Reported over 1 year ago
An unusual car accident occurred in Taichung City's Dong District on June 20, 2024, where a 57-year-old man surnamed Lin crashed into a median while attempting to make a left turn, then lost control while reversing, causing three innocent motorcyclists passing by to be affected. Fortunately, no one suffered life-threatening injuries. The exact cause of the accident is still being investigated by the local police. Lin's car also hit and damaged a stone chair on the sidewalk before spinning in circles. The motorcyclists involved suffered minor injuries and are in stable condition. More investigation is needed to determine the full cause of the incident.
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Reported over 1 year ago
39-year-old former NBA shooter J.J. Redick is set to become the new head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, signing a 4-year contract worth around $8 million per year. Despite having no coaching experience except leading his son's youth team, Redick impressed Lakers' top management during recent meetings, with them viewing him as a potential coaching star similar to legendary coach Pat Riley. Redick's communication skills and basketball IQ, as well as support from Duke University coach Mike Krzyzewski, played crucial roles in the Lakers selecting him over other candidates.
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Reported over 1 year ago
A recent poll shows that Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen lost 2 million supporters within a month of taking office, with young people particularly dissatisfied over policies such as extending military service and handling of cross-strait relations. Tsai's approval rating dropped significantly, with 48% of the public approving of her governance compared to the previous month, losing nearly 2 million supporters. The dissatisfaction could be seen from a street interview by a news program where young individuals expressed their frustration with Tsai's policies and leadership style.
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Reported over 1 year ago
Global housing prices continue to rise, making the dream of owning a home seem increasingly out of reach. A recent study compared 94 major markets in 8 countries to determine the most unaffordable cities to buy a house, taking into account average incomes and average home prices. Surprisingly, Hong Kong ranked first as the most difficult city to buy a house. The report revealed that Hong Kong's housing ownership rate is only 51%, primarily due to factors like limited space, high population density, small apartments, and exorbitant rents. Additionally, the United States, with cities like San Jose, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, and Australia, with cities like Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide, also face severe housing affordability issues, with a significant presence in the top 10 list.
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Reported over 1 year ago
NVIDIA, the AI chip giant, reached the top rank in global market value on June 18, with CEO Huang Renxun seeing his wealth increase by over $4 billion in a single day, rising to around $119 billion. This boosted his position to 11th on the global rich list. NVIDIA's stock price surged over 3% to $135.7 per share. The fierce talent competition in the AI chip industry was highlighted with NVIDIA hiring 515 employees from Samsung while losing 278 to the same company. Huang Renxun's insights into the industry and NVIDIA's growth were also highlighted in various reports.
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Reported over 1 year ago
According to Good Doctor News on June 20, 2024, reporter Mei-Ching Tseng from Changhua reported that Changhua Christian Hospital has been providing full health insurance coverage for oral antiviral drugs for hepatitis C virus-positive patients since January 2019. However, there are still concerns among some people regarding treatment. Through analyzing 519 hepatitis C virus-positive patients, the hospital found that about 40% of individuals lack understanding of the necessity of treatment. The hospital is actively promoting the national plan to eradicate hepatitis C by simplifying screening processes and encouraging patients to receive oral antiviral drug treatment. Factors affecting patients' willingness to receive treatment were investigated, with reasons for reluctance including being asymptomatic, unaware of the necessity of treatment, and concerns about interferon side effects. Case studies, such as that of a patient named Huang, demonstrated the importance of educating patients about the benefits of treatment to overcome misconceptions and encourage acceptance of treatment.
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Reported over 1 year ago
On June 20, 2024, Guo Hongzhang reported that in the past 24 hours, the Chinese People's Liberation Army had intruded into airspace near Taiwan, coming as close as 37 nautical miles from the coast. The Ministry of National Defense announced that within the 24-hour period from 6 a.m. yesterday to 6 a.m. today, a total of 36 Chinese military aircraft (34 of which crossed the median line into southwest and eastern airspace) and 7 ships were detected near the Taiwan Strait area. The Ministry further warned that a Chinese rocket launch is planned to pass through Taiwan's Air Defense Identification Zone on June 22.
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Reported over 1 year ago
The Criminal Investigation Bureau's 7th Division recently arrested a husband and wife in Taiwan for defrauding insurance companies of 55.04 million New Taiwan dollars over a decade. The couple, both former English teachers, submitted numerous claims for minor injuries like 'falling while walking' to multiple insurers, accruing a total of nearly 1,000 injury incidents from falls. They would then use the fraudulent insurance payouts to live a lavish retirement lifestyle, purchasing luxury items and properties like villas and farmland with the ill-gotten gains. The couple now face charges of fraud and money laundering.
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Reported over 1 year ago
In the early hours of June 20th, 2024, in Santiago, Chile, a serious train collision occurred when a freight train collided at high speed with another train conducting a speed test. The impact caused the carriages to pile up and resulted in at least 2 deaths and 9 injuries, including 4 Chinese nationals. The collision, possibly due to high-speed driving, led to a harrowing scene with carriages stacked on top of each other. The investigation is focusing on signal system failure as a possible cause, and the Chilean government is urged to review railway safety measures given the country's history of train accidents.
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Reported over 1 year ago
Amid a record-breaking heatwave in the Islamic holy city of Mecca, over 1000 pilgrims have died from heat exhaustion during the annual Muslim pilgrimage, with half of them lacking the required permit to enter air-conditioned tents for rest. The scorching temperatures of 51.8 degrees Celsius have proved fatal for many pilgrims, with Egypt reporting over 530 deaths and an additional 40 individuals missing. Various Muslim countries have also confirmed pilgrim deaths in Mecca, including Indonesia, Pakistan, and India. To ensure safety, Saudi Arabia has restricted access to Mecca without the necessary pilgrimage visa, which serves as the sole permit for both foreign nationals and Saudi citizens during the pilgrimage period.
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Reported over 1 year ago
Starting from June 21 to June 23, FamilyMart is offering a buy 2 get 1 free deal on large Americano, latte, and ice cream, while new tea drinks are also at special prices. This weekend, Circle K, OKmart, and Shin Kong Mitsukoshi department store are also providing buy 1 get 1 free promotions on coffee. Don't miss these summer deals as they are only available for a limited time!
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Reported over 1 year ago
During an episode of Live With Kelly & Mark, Kelly Ripa candidly shared her struggles with 'tremendous performance anxiety' when trying to pee in public restrooms, especially when being recognized by fans. Her husband, Mark Consuelos, also made a TMI confession about setting off airport metal detectors due to his crotch. The couple is known for their NSFW confessions on daytime TV, including stories about their intimate life, social media banter, and humorous anecdotes about raising their children.
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Reported over 1 year ago
Li Yaping and Yu Tian have both hired lawyers to fight for custody of their grandchildren. Due to the unexpected arrest of the children's caregiver for involvement in a fraud ring, the children were brought back to the Yu family. Li Yaping confirmed that the court mediation is set to begin next Monday, expressing her hopes for a happy upbringing for her grandchildren in a caring environment. Additionally, she shared her sorrow over the mismanagement of her late daughter's inheritance by Gary, the caregiver.
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Reported over 1 year ago
On June 20, 2024, Prime Minister Zhu Rongtai of the Executive Yuan. The Legislative Yuan recently passed a related bill on parliamentary reform. The Executive Yuan raised objections, and the Legislative Yuan will vote on the objections today. Former DPP legislator Lin Zhuoshui expressed shock on Facebook that Zhu Rongtai claimed many DPP proposals related to parliamentary investigative powers and contempt of parliament were not passed due to constitutional concerns. This implied that the proposers, including Chen Shuibian and Hsieh Chang-ting, were constitutional idiots, which shocked him. Lin Zhuoshui pointed out that Zhu Rongtai and the DPP made shocking statements during the inquiry, suggesting that DPP's failure to pass these proposals during their eight-year majority was due to constitutional concerns. This insinuated that prominent figures like Chen Shuibian and Hsieh Chang-ting were constitutional idiots, a discovery only made by Zhu Rongtai and the party now.
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Reported over 1 year ago
苗栗千葉火鍋店昨天凌晨發生火災，導致近390坪店面燒成廢墟，但業者表示慶幸所有員工平安，並向鄰居致歉。未來將進行整修重新開幕，並感謝消防局。
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Reported over 1 year ago
DPP caucus convener Wu Si-yao called on Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu to ensure a peaceful and smooth review of the parliamentary power expansion case, stating that the DPP has exhausted all efforts in addressing public demands. The DPP is prepared to present a constitutional interpretation at the earliest possible time and apply for temporary suspension. Wu emphasized the importance of maintaining order during the review and reiterated that constitutional interpretation would be a last resort.
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Reported over 1 year ago
Donald Sutherland, the Canadian veteran actor known for his role as the sinister President Snow in 'The Hunger Games' series, passed away at the age of 88 in Miami. His son, Kiefer Sutherland, confirmed the news on social media. Sutherland, with a career spanning decades, was praised for his versatility and dedication to his craft. Despite not receiving an Oscar nomination, he was highly respected in the industry for his outstanding performances. Hollywood and fans mourn the loss of this iconic actor.
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Reported over 1 year ago
Taoyuan DPP city councilors conducted street speeches in South and North Taoyuan with the theme of 'Oppose Abuse of Power, Protect Democracy.' They urged citizens to continue to pay attention as the Legislative Yuan will vote on the Executive Yuan's reconsideration today. They emphasized the importance of upholding democracy, criticizing the potential negative impacts of expanded legislative powers, and calling for clarity and transparency in legislative procedures.
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Reported over 1 year ago
On June 20, 2024, blue camp supporters called 'Blue Eagles' mobilized tour buses to the Legislative Yuan to show support. Today, the Legislative Yuan will vote on the reconsideration of the parliamentary reform bill passed by the Executive Yuan. Nationalist Party (KMT) legislators and supporters, including 'Blue Eagles,' have gathered outside the Legislative Yuan, with police deploying 500 officers to prevent any clashes with supporters of the opposing 'Green Birds' camp. KMT lawmakers reaffirmed their opposition to the bill, with the situation being closely monitored to avoid conflicts.
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Reported over 1 year ago
In the Legislative Yuan, a vote on the reconsideration motion for parliamentary reform is expected to take place, with the possibility of the motion being rejected based on numerical advantage of the blue and white camps. If the motion is rejected, Executive Yuan will propose a constitutional interpretation as stipulated by the Constitutional Amendments of the Republic of China. The process involves the President agreeing to the motion and the Legislative Yuan convening to vote on the motion. Should the motion fail, the Executive Yuan can seek a constitutional interpretation from the Constitutional Court, potentially making certain provisions ineffective.
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Reported over 1 year ago
A fire broke out at a three-story egg farm in Tainan City's Houpi District, with the initial point suspected to be at the top floor's foam partition. The fire department quickly responded, deploying a large amount of water hoses to save over 8000 egg chickens being raised on the second floor from the fate of being roasted. Fortunately, the fire was contained without spreading further, and no casualties were reported.
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Reported over 1 year ago
Legislator Yue Tian was named by China to be the chairman of the 'Taiwan Harmony Party.' Million-subscriber YouTuber Bawang recently exposed China for paying Taiwanese internet celebrities to make videos, with actress He Yiqi publicly sharing the invitation letter she received, mentioning the formation of the 'Taiwan Harmony Party' and inviting Yue Tian and others to compete for the chairmanship. The incident has been escalating, with Yue Xiangchuan revealing Yue Tian's true reaction in a recent video interview.
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Reported over 1 year ago
一位母親在社群平台上分享她16歲兒子突然出現中風症狀，包括頭痛、手舉不起來、視線模糊，經過檢查發現是腦缺氧中風。醫師表示這種年輕中風案例少見，可能涉及較罕見的疾病，需進行進一步檢查找出真正原因。雖然母親感到驚訝和擔心，但幸好孩子現況穩定，醫師建議定期追蹤檢查。
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Reported over 1 year ago
美國航空與代表約28,000名航空公司空中服務員的專業航空服務員協會(APFA)最新一輪談判於週四未達成協議。雖然航空公司提出了新合約中立即提高底薪17%的建議，但協會一致否決。航空公司表示，他們將繼續與工會協商，以使航空公司的空中服務員獲益於新合同。
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Reported over 1 year ago
The sample ballots for the Parliamentary Functions Revision Act reconsideration case were revealed ahead of the crucial vote today, following the passing of amendments. The vote includes two cases, with 57 votes required to uphold the original decision by the Legislative Yuan, or else the previous amendments will be invalidated. The Nationalist Party has mobilized supporters in opposition, while the Green Party aims for a smooth session amidst potential disruptions.
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