Reported 11 months ago
A preliminary estimate suggests that over 800,000 people with mobility issues live in old apartments without elevators. However, despite having national standards, stair lift chairs are not undergoing safety inspections. The Legislative Yuan pointed out that the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Ministry of the Interior, and Ministry of Health and Welfare, which approve products for market release, are not the competent authorities, resulting in neglect. With the market for these products being small, some manufacturers are not investing in equipment for safety testing. While there are national standards for stair lift chairs, the lack of certified oversight renders these standards practically ineffective. The issue of the absence of safety checks both pre-sale and post-installation suggests a grey area, leaving consumers to assess the risk themselves before purchasing.
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Reported 11 months ago
Singer Ding Dang has recently re-recorded a new single and created a 'graduation version' with the collaboration of 30 students, which has gained popularity. Various iconic graduation songs have been featured throughout different eras, with artists like Jacky Cheung and Mayday making the charts. The selection of graduation songs varies across different age groups, with specific songs resonating with specific generations. Apart from classic hits like 'Blessing' by Jacky Cheung and 'Cheers' by Mayday, personal compositions by current graduates are also gaining traction, reflecting individuality and memories from their school years.
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Reported 11 months ago
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former U.S. COVID-19 response leader, faced criticism during his recent testimony in front of Congress on June 3rd for allegedly lying about his involvement in suppressing the lab leak theory. Republican lawmakers expressed extreme dissatisfaction with Fauci's responses, leading the House Judiciary Committee to request relevant documents and scheduling a follow-up testimony by June 21st to address inconsistencies. The investigation into Fauci's role in dismissing the lab leak theory amid the COVID-19 pandemic remains a key issue, with Republicans accusing him of concealing information to protect the U.S. involvement in funding the Wuhan Institute of Virology. The inquiry aims to uncover the origins of the virus, crucially challenging Fauci's testimonies and actions throughout the pandemic.
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Reported 11 months ago
The European Parliament elections, the second largest globally after India, concluded with moderate parties maintaining the largest group in the European Parliament. However, far-right parties showed significant strength in countries like France, Germany, Netherlands, and Austria, indicating a preferred anti-immigrant, nationalist direction by EU voters with the French and German leaders facing serious defeats. President Macron of France responded by announcing an early election, bringing more uncertainty to European politics before the Paris Olympics. Despite the moderate-right European People's Party remaining the largest party in the Parliament, ruling parties in France and Germany were overwhelmed by the far right, with President Macron dissolving the parliament for early elections. The far-right National Rally in France, led by Le Pen and Bardella, won 31.4% of the vote, doubling Macron's camp at 14.6%. Macron's unexpected move poses a high-risk political gamble and increases uncertainty for Europe's future political direction, especially with the looming Paris Olympics less than two months away.
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Reported 11 months ago
Missouri, U.S. has recently discovered the 'northern snakehead fish' species, also known as 'Channa argus,' which has a body resembling a fish but covered with snake-like scales and is able to crawl on land. The Missouri Department of Conservation strongly recommends immediate elimination instead of release if captured, to avoid threats to the local ecology. These carnivorous fish can breathe air and survive without oxygen in water, even on land for several days, moving like snakes. Reports suggest multiple captures of these invasive fish in Missouri, originating from an accidental release from a commercial fish farm in Arkansas in 2008, prompting authorities to advise immediate eradication upon capture.
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Reported 11 months ago
In an accident at Yunlin's Douliu Train Station on June 10, 2024, a 29-year-old woman surnamed Guo, who has a history of low blood sugar, fainted and fell into the gap between the train and the platform. Fortunately, the train had not started moving, and she only suffered minor scratches. Despite warnings and safety measures, like alert lights and announcements, accidents like this can still occur due to gaps as narrow as 5.5cm between the trains and platforms in some cases.
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Reported 11 months ago
美國前總統川普開通TikTok帳號後，首支釋出的短影音迅速突破1億次點擊，追蹤人數超過600萬，成為百萬網紅，並表示將永遠不會禁止TikTok。在拉斯維加斯的造勢大會上，川普受炎熱天氣之苦，但仍受到2萬支持者力挺，透露福斯新聞民調顯示他在多個搖擺州領先拜登，輿論認為封口費案的影響有限。
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Reported 11 months ago
Actor Phoenix Fu, known for his good looks and acting skills, shared a photo on his Facebook page today comparing his and his son's abdominal muscles, humorously declaring that his son's abs are impressive as well. The light-hearted photo received over 1,000 likes and comments from fans jokingly pointing out that the son may have outdone his father in terms of muscles. The post showcases a playful moment in the actor's daily life with his son, whom he often features on social media.
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Reported 11 months ago
統一獅外野新秀林佳緯在比賽中擊出滿壘雙殺打後感到自責而在休息室痛哭，但前輩包括外野3鬼陳傑憲、蘇智傑、林安可透過幽默方式安慰他，讓林佳緯笑中帶淚。雖未能幫助球隊翻轉局勢，但林佳緯期許自己能有更好表現，並透露被學長們鼓舞後重新調整心情，再次展現實力。
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Reported 11 months ago
端午节假期结束收假日，台湾国道一号中部路段出现车辆走走停停，有些地方时速仅有20-30公里，导致部分驾驶转入国道三号服务区休息，但清水和西湖休息站正在整修，人群拥挤。此外，苗栗西湖服务区也在整修，预计7月中旬完工。休息站整修期间，臨时賣場设立，人潮拥挤影响购物体验，但游客们对此表示理解和谅解。
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Reported 11 months ago
隨著Y2K風格復活，年輕人不再穿踝襪引發爭議。YouTuber「飽妮」討論穿踝襪是否顯老，引發多人討論。甚至有妹子表示只有媽媽才穿踝襪，讓8年級的飽妮大為震驚。影片曝光後引起廣泛網友討論，許多人開玩笑表示等到35歲時年輕人可能都穿船形襪。
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Reported 11 months ago
The Golden Horse Award, created by Taiwan's renowned sculptor Yang Ying-feng, was showcased on June 10, 2024. Yang's daughter, Reverend Kuang-hsien, spent 8 years producing the film 'My Father Ying-feng,' retracing her father's footsteps in over 10 cities to capture his essence. The movie not only portrays the grandeur of a master's life but also carries a sentimental theme, with Yang's disciple, Zhu Ming, making an appearance and expressing admiration for his late teacher. Yang, a legendary artist with over 2554 works, has left a lasting impact in the art world, as demonstrated in the film. The documentary will be released on August 2, just before Father's Day, marking Yang Ying-feng's upcoming centenary and celebrating his legacy.
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Reported 11 months ago
Indian Prime Minister Modi officially took office for his third term with a familiar cabinet lineup, focusing on defense, foreign affairs, and finance. However, on Modi's inauguration day, armed militants attacked in the Indian-controlled Kashmir region, killing 10 and injuring 33, seen as a show of force against Modi. The incident occurred as a bus carrying pilgrims was attacked, leading to a crash with shattered windows, blamed on pro-Pakistani elements. The day also marked Modi's inauguration, where he emphasized faithfulness to the Indian constitution amid challenges of forming a coalition government and strengthening alliances to retain power. The new cabinet, with mostly familiar faces, including Defense Minister Singh and Foreign Minister Jaishankar, indicates continuity in India's ruling alliance and policy direction.
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Reported 11 months ago
On June 9, a Chinese speedboat directly entered the Danshui River Estuary and reached the Danshui Fisherman's Wharf, with the Coast Guard only locking onto it via radar at '6 nautical miles', raising concerns about defense blind spots. If the boat had turned right towards the Danshui River, the central defense hub would have raised an alarm, suspecting a successful operation in the 'gray zone' by the Chinese Communist Party. The incident raises questions about the response time and potential vulnerabilities in coastal defense.
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Reported 11 months ago
In Taiwan, a 10-year-old girl's finger was crushed by a stair lift chair installed at home to help elderly family members move easily between floors, nearly leading to amputation before numerous surgeries saved it. The mother raised concerns about the machine lacking foreign object warning systems and gear protectors, finding 55 deficiencies after assessments by a mechanical engineer association. The manufacturer, originally not prosecuted, now faces charges of negligent injury. The incident sheds light on safety risks associated with such devices.
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Reported 11 months ago
There are over 200 working dogs currently serving in various roles such as police dogs and search and rescue dogs in Taiwan, but retired dogs need comprehensive care to return to pet life. Host Su Zongyi has become the ambassador of the Taiwan Working Dog Development Association, sharing emotional stories about dogs diagnosed with cancer. Through charity sales and efforts to promote awareness, Su calls for the adoption of retired working dogs to ensure they receive proper care and support for their well-being, emphasizing the importance of sustainable care for these special animals.
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Reported 11 months ago
In an incident at a construction site in Beitun District, Taichung, this evening, a worker fell about 3 meters deep underground. The Taichung City Fire Department arrived to assist, hanging the injured worker to the first floor for treatment before transferring them to Taichung Tzu Chi Hospital for further care. The fire department was notified at around 5:08 p.m. and quickly deployed 1 vehicle and 2 personnel to rescue the worker who fell from a height. Subsequently, with the assistance of equipment vehicles, a total of 4 vehicles and 13 personnel were involved in the rescue operation. The rescue team made contact with the injured worker at 5:29 p.m., after which the worker was assessed with head and back injuries but remained conscious. Due to the worker's fall underground, they were hoisted to a safe location on the first floor for initial treatment before being taken to Taichung Tzu Chi Hospital for medical care.
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Reported 11 months ago
Did you know there are vending machines that apply screen protectors to phones automatically now? Testing showed that the 'smart screen protector machine' takes about 90 seconds to complete and delivers good results with minimal white edges but may have some small air bubbles. Manual application, though more meticulous in detail, will cost around 200 yuan more than the machine application. While the machine is quick and cost-effective, manual application focuses more on perfection and personalized service, offering advantages in attention to detail. It's up to the users to choose what suits them best.
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Reported 11 months ago
On Dragon Boat Festival in the early hours of the morning, Lamigo Monkeys' young outfielder Qiu Dan crashed into a guardrail while drunk driving on the highway in Tainan. Although he was uninjured, his blood alcohol level was over the limit and he was referred for investigation for a public endangerment offense. Both the team and the league issued statements in the afternoon confirming the incident and emphasized that disciplinary actions will be taken according to regulations. Qiu, a 23-year-old with six years of professional baseball experience, had been a Golden Glove winner in 2021. Despite not being injured in the accident, the repercussions for his actions, including violating the implemented drunk driving penalties by the league, could harm his career prospects.
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Reported 11 months ago
6/9清晨，一名大陸籍男子約60歲，從福州開著子母船，換成快艇後衝進台灣淡水漁人碼頭，撞上交通船後被海巡逮捕。他被裁定收容後表示在大陸因言論問題被限制出境，故欲偷渡來台「投奔自由」。
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Reported 11 months ago
A brazen porch thief in Ohio was caught on camera stealing a package in front of a FedEx delivery driver as he set the box down on a doorstep in northwest Columbus. The incident, captured on home surveillance video on June 3, saw the thief swiftly grabbing the package just as the driver knocked on the door. The stolen package contained an Apple Watch, valued at $399. To prevent porch thefts, experts advise having packages delivered to a different location or placed in a locked drop box.
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Reported 11 months ago
Zhang Yuan Ying, a member of the South Korean girl group IVE, gained fame since participating in the talent show 'PRODUCE 48' in 2018. Recently, she shared multiple gorgeous photos on her personal Instagram, receiving over 1.27 million likes within 24 hours. Despite some fans discovering her fashion blunders from 2019, her popularity remains strong, with fans praising her beauty and style. Some fans even expressed admiration by saying 'I can't choose between black and white Zhang Yuan Ying,' and 'I'll marry Zhang Yuan Ying in the future,' accumulating over 7,000 comments.
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Reported 11 months ago
Investors who diversified their portfolios across various assets are now watching in envy as the US stock market rally leaves them behind. Despite following traditional financial advice to diversify, these investors are on a losing streak compared to those who solely invested in the S&P 500. The underperformance of diversified portfolios, resulting in just a 6% annual return, has experts questioning the wisdom of diversification in the current market climate, where US stocks consistently outperform other investments.
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Reported 11 months ago
In Taipei's Wanhua district, a 68-year-old tenant killed his landlord over unpaid $20,000 rent, then fled to his hometown in Hsinchu and turned himself in to the police. When asked if he regretted his actions, he nodded in agreement. The son of the victim expressed deep sorrow and disbelief over the severity of the conflict between the tenant and his father. The tenant, identified as a 68-year-old suspect named Chen, was escorted to the morgue by the police to reenact the crime scene. The incident came to light when the suspect made a self-report at a convenience store in Hsinchu, confessing to the murder. The violent act occurred in an apartment in Taipei where the victim, a 78-year-old landlord surnamed Yan, was found dead with multiple stab wounds which were inflicted by the tenant due to rent arrears.
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Reported 11 months ago
新北市板橋區一名19歲男子在信義路某巷弄內遭多人圍毆致死，主嫌吳男辯稱他借給死者3萬元繳房租未還。主嫌已投案自首，指控陳男未還債款為行動動機。警方已逮捕涉案的5名嫌犯，並將展開相關調查。死者在夜市打工，受害過程中先被押上車，再被帶往偏遠地區遭受毆打，最終被丟包在宿舍門口失去生命。吳男在記者面前承認犯行，而其他嫌犯則稱只是看熱鬧。案件仍在調查中，死因待檢驗確認。
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