Reported about 1 year ago
The 2024 UEFA European Football Championship is set to kick off in Germany this weekend. The question arises whether Germany can match the atmosphere of the 2006 World Cup, famously known as the 'Summer Fairytale'.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Taiwan Television News Network reported on June 13, 2024, that the Kinmen County Government will host the two-month '2024 Kinmen Parent-Child Carnival' starting from July 1st, featuring a variety of tourism activities and involving over 40 local businesses to offer unique local experiences for families. The carnival will include activities like art creation, horseback riding, and interactive programs to provide both parents and children with a fun and engaging summer vacation. Notably, popular character Qiaohu will make an appearance on themed days to entertain the children, with the main event scheduled for July 27-28. Additionally, the carnival will introduce over 70 distinctive Kinmen-themed experiential tours, enabling families to enjoy hands-on activities and explore local culture.
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Reported about 1 year ago
布朗隊傳奇四分衛Bernie Kosar因在俄亥俄州合法化賭博後在體育書簽應用上下注而於2023年第二次被解雇，現在他因此提起訴訟。Kosar指稱合同遭破壞，並聲稱公司要求他下注布朗隊擊敗斯蒂勒的19199美元，但合同中也保證他不需對此承擔責任或負責下注金額。除此，Kosar還聲稱遭到公司威脅，控訴未獲得兌現。著手處理這類新情況時，人們通常不知道如何應對，直到有人將情況處理得不當，成為其他人的教訓。
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Reported about 1 year ago
A serious collision occurred on the evening of June 13th at around 8 p.m. on the northbound 345 km section of National Freeway No. 1 in Gangshan, resulting in one fatality. At the scene, four vehicles were involved in a severe rear-end collision, with one white sedan having its front severely dented, causing the driver to tragically perish inside the vehicle. Firefighters were called to assist in rescuing those trapped and transporting the remaining injured victims to the hospital. Highway police's preliminary investigation revealed it was an accident involving one large vehicle and three small vehicles, with one small car's front severely dented leading to the driver's death, and the other two small cars damaged due to crushed and fallen objects. The exact cause of the accident is still under investigation by the highway police. Original link for more CTWANT articles: [link provided].
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Reported about 1 year ago
China's northern regions are currently facing a severe heatwave with temperatures soaring above 40 degrees, entering a 'roasting' mode where anything below 42 degrees doesn't make it to the top ten hottest places nationally. Areas like Xinjiang's Turpan even recorded surface temperatures reaching 75 degrees, prompting netizens to liken the heat to facing 20 hot blow dryers at once. The heatwave has led to surface temperatures exceeding 60 degrees in some regions, with parts even surpassing 70 degrees, while forecasts predict continued high temperatures into mid-June.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA) is trading higher as the company, along with Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL), Qualcomm Inc (NASDAQ:QCOM), and Advanced Micro Devices, Inc (NASDAQ:AMD), has reserved TSMC 3nm chip production until 2026. TSMC plans to enhance 3nm production capacity by converting 5nm equipment, potentially producing 120,000 to 180,000 units monthly. The U.S. government contemplates adding Russia to the semiconductor embargo list due to trade relations with China. Nvidia stock has gained over 205% in the last year and can be accessed through Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (NYSE:VTI) and Vanguard Growth ETF (NYSE:VUG). NVDA shares were up 3.32% premarket.
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Reported about 1 year ago
A female tourist tragically died after being struck by a falling rock at the Wawu Mountain Scenic Area in Hongya County, Sichuan Province, China, on June 12th. The incident occurred at a waterfall popular for photography, where a large rock fell from above and hit the tourist, causing her immediate death. The area remains open as authorities investigate the cause of the accident, with many visitors shocked by the sudden tragedy.
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Reported about 1 year ago
BuzzFeed's article highlights 33 instances where elderly individuals were unexpectedly and humorously inappropriate online. Examples include amusing interactions on various social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Reddit, showcasing the quirky and bold behavior of older generations in the digital realm.
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Reported about 1 year ago
A woman expressed frustration online as her husband's income mostly goes to his parents, leaving household expenses on her shoulders. When she raised concerns about a fairer distribution, she received an unsatisfactory response from her husband. Netizens criticized the unequal situation, with the wife covering most expenses while the husband's income is used for his parents and investments. The wife's grievances sparked discussions about the imbalance in sharing financial responsibilities in a marriage.
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Reported about 1 year ago
In a recent spate of mobile game fraud cases, a man in Taipei reported losing NT$120,000 to a Hong Kong individual in exchange for a game account but later found unable to login, suspecting a large syndicate behind the scam. Experts warn of the increasing prevalence of mobile game scams and the difficulty in seeking compensation through international legal channels, as illustrated by the victim's situation of being scammed by a group posing as individual traders in Hong Kong. Another victim reported being duped into providing personal information and bank account details by Chinese scammers posing as players in the game, demonstrating the organized nature of the fraud operations.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Rafael Nadal has announced that he will not participate in Wimbledon but will instead prepare for the Paris Olympics by entering a clay-court tournament in Bastad, Sweden, a surface he feels is best for his body. The 22-time Grand Slam champion has been dealing with injuries and aims to focus on clay ahead of the Summer Games. Nadal will play both singles and doubles at the Olympics, with Carlos Alcaraz as his partner, following his recent exit at the French Open.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Entertainment Center / Huang Yiting reported on the entertainment section of Sanli News Network on June 13, 2024, at 9:30 am, that the Golden Melody Awards today announced the guest performers, inviting Wang Leehom to perform and pay tribute to CoCo Lee with a rendition of her classic songs, which sparked debate online. Media veteran Chou Yukou criticized the choice of Leehom sharply, suggesting inviting 5 singers for an impromptu collaborative performance, stating that it would surely be a global hit. The post received various comments, with Chou Yukou further noting that the suggestion of CoCo Lee's family supporting Leehom's performance was not a logical reason, questioning the Bureau of Cultural Affairs involvement in the decision making process.
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Reported about 1 year ago
FTNN News Network, June 13, 2024, 9:30 AM - Taiwan's stock market reached a new high with the Wei Index closing up 263.08 points at 22,312.04 points, a 1.19% increase. Despite the general market trend, bulk shipping stock Huiyang-KY (2637) has been continuously sold off by investment firms for 7 days, causing its price to drop and being classified as a weak stock. This is based on data from Mega Securities, showing that among stocks with over 2,000 shares traded, 36 stocks have declined for 4 consecutive days, with 8 having significant trading volumes.
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Reported about 1 year ago
美國眾議院通過《促進解決西藏-中國爭端法》，法案駁斥中國政府有關西藏自古以來屬於中國的說法，力促美國政策不承認西藏地位。該法案要求美國政界認識到西藏不僅包括西藏自治區，也包括其他藏區，並允許國務院官員反駁中國有關西藏的虛假信息。西藏精神領袖達賴喇嘛將到訪美國，是否與美國政府高層會晤還不確定。
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Reported about 1 year ago
Entertainment news on June 13, 2024 at 9:28 am shows how similar the two are!!! The entire family is good-looking and beautiful~~ Besides being a flight attendant, his sister has also been a supermodel! #BaeYooShik #Siblings #StunningSister #변우석
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Reported about 1 year ago
女星林萱瑜和Junior因合作戲劇《天之驕女》擦出愛火，去年接受對方的求婚，今日報喜宣布結婚喜訊，特別選擇在她的33歲生日6月12日登記，帶著象徵小鬼黃鴻升的虛擬公仔，讓生前好友見證人生重要的一刻。林萱瑜和Junior日前趕拍八點檔，婚禮日期尚未確定，並未懷孕，但引來大批祝賀留言，網友紛紛送上祝福。
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Reported about 1 year ago
As the hot summer approaches, Taipei City's Traffic Engineering Office announced today (6/13) that to reduce sun exposure for motorcyclists and pedestrians, from July 1 to the end of August, the duration of red lights at 740 intersections will be shortened by an average of 21 seconds. This initiative aims to decrease the waiting time for motorcyclists and pedestrians. By adjusting the red light duration during off-peak hours, the office hopes to mitigate sun exposure and waiting time, especially during the high-temperature months of July and August, when the average temperature exceeds 30 degrees in Taipei.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Criticism surrounds the New Qingan policy for fueling speculation in Taiwan's housing market, leading to a surge in prices even in areas like Taoyuan's Guanyin district, known as the 'Cancer Village,' where prices have increased by 50%. The policy, aimed at helping first-time homebuyers, has also created chaos with property investors and speculative behavior. Within 10 months, over 52,000 people have applied for New Qingan, with even presale housing projects being driven up. The market has turned into a gambling arena, with various banks offering attractive plans as people bet on doubling house prices annually.
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Reported about 1 year ago
According to SET News on June 13, 2024, meteorologist Wei Juncheng reported that there will be rain in windward areas tomorrow morning. Wu Derong, a meteorologist from SET, mentioned that there were strong thunderstorms in the southwest this morning, with rain diminishing during the day and localized convective cells forming in the afternoon. Wu further noted that rain is expected in windward areas today, with lower rainfall in leeward areas. Temperatures may reach 36 degrees in the northern and eastern parts of Taiwan. Wu also forecasted increasing rain chances in windward areas tomorrow morning with afternoon convective activity, while the northwest and eastern provinces will see lower rain probabilities. Temperatures are expected to remain around 34-35 degrees high and 25 degrees low until next Tuesday, with potential extreme heat in the northern and eastern regions. Weather patterns are forecasted to have minimal changes over the coming days due to a stalled front and influence of southwest winds, bringing morning rain and strong afternoon convective weather, slightly easing on Saturday and Sunday but picking back up from Monday to Wednesday. Wu cautioned to stay alert for afternoon weather changes during this period.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Several South Korean instant noodle brands are known for their spiciness, but three varieties from Samyang Group containing excessive capsaicin have been singled out by the Danish government for potential poisoning risks and must be immediately withdrawn from shelves; Samyang expresses disbelief while some netizens joke that Danes may have lower tolerance for spicy foods. This marks the first recall of excessively spicy instant noodles, with South Koreans commenting on individual preferences for spicy foods.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Central Bank Governor Yang Chin-lung presided over a press conference on June 13, 2024, highlighting the recent surge in Taiwan's stock market, largely fueled by local investments, amid a global trend of rising stocks buoyed by the AI boom and a resilient US economy post-Fed interest rate shifts. Emphasizing the need for caution despite the market highs, Yang pointed out the positive impacts of Taiwan's tech strengths, particularly in AI hardware showcased at COMPUTEX, attracting foreign investor interest in the electronics industry and positively impacting forex market dynamics and economic development.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Entertainment News, June 13, 2024, 9:21 AM Taiwan's first road romance series 'Plastic Flowers' stars Wu Kangren, Li Mu, Gao Jie, and others. Wu Kangren, portraying a reformed person in the series, works at an adult products store after being released from prison. When asked if he had conducted in-depth 'research,' he met a hilarious end!
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Reported about 1 year ago
Stock futures are up following Producer Price Index (PPI) data, while Tesla prepares for a vote on Elon Musk's pay package valued at $46 billion and Broadcom announces a 10-for-1 stock split after surpassing second-quarter earnings estimates. The Federal Reserve's decision to maintain interest rates and cooling inflation in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) also impacted market sentiment. Tesla's shareholders are supporting Musk's proposals, and Broadcom's success is attributed to high demand for its AI products, leading to significant stock gains.
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Reported about 1 year ago
A trendy woman known as 'Sister Johnny' was spotted not wearing a bra while wearing her OL outfit on the metro, causing a stir with her exposed chest. With a large following on social media, Sister Johnny is known for her sexy and bold fashion choices, recently causing quite a frenzy with her braless commute attire. The video she shared on IG quickly garnered praise and attention from netizens for her alluring appearance and carefree attitude.
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Reported about 1 year ago
During a recent interview with Time Magazine, President Lai Ching-te mentioned the statement 'The Republic of China and the People's Republic of China do not subordinate to each other' from the 520 inaugural speech. Lai Ching-te stated that both former Presidents Tsai Ing-wen and Ma Ying-jeou have taken the position of 'non-subordination.' In response, Ma Ying-jeou Foundation CEO Hsiao Hisun is calling for President Lai to publicly reiterate the 'Cross-Strait People Relations Act' for peace and stability. It was highlighted that Ma Ying-jeou's concept differs from Lai and Tsai's regarding 'mutual non-recognition of sovereignty and non-denial of governance,' indicating a shift from Lai's past 'New Two-State Theory' narrative. Hsiao emphasized the importance of adhering to the Constitution settling the two sides as not separate countries to achieve genuine peace and dignity across the strait.
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