Reported 11 months ago
In a elevator in Zhengzhou, Henan, China, the alarm kept ringing due to overloading but none of the 8 passengers inside were willing to exit, leading to a 10-minute standoff where no one budged. Spectators were amazed at the situation, with netizens joking about the stalemate. The incident, captured in a viral video, showed 7 women and 1 man standing in the overloaded elevator, refusing to yield to each other. Discussions online ranged from humor to safety concerns, emphasizing the risks of overloading elevators and promoting safety awareness when using them.
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Reported 11 months ago
A woman named Hong in Kaohsiung's Gushan District got upset when honked at by a male motorcyclist named Huang for almost colliding after a dangerous overtake, prompting Hong to grab her helmet and smash Huang's head. This led to a physical altercation between the two, resulting in both being arrested by the police. The incident occurred on Yucheng Road, with both individuals sustaining injuries. After investigation, both were charged with assault and public insult. Authorities remind the public to stay calm and handle disputes rationally without resorting to violence to avoid legal consequences.
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Reported 11 months ago
台灣知名音樂人阿沁參與《一人一首阿沁REAL盃歌唱大賽》活動中，除了與選手合作創作公益歌曲外，也發表看法關於年輕創作人權益的議題。他強調年輕人創作能力優秀，應該受到尊重和保障，並表示願意將部分民事勝訴求償金額捐給公益機構。活動由阿沁擔任出題官，並有多位重量級音樂人擔任評委和導師，最終獲選者將成為公益代言人，促進音樂正能量的傳播。
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Reported 11 months ago
UBS投資銀行提出強烈建議，在S公司（SentinelOne）和ZS公司（Zscaler）這兩支科技股票上買進，儘管股價有所下滑。UBS指出，這兩支股票雖然股價出現下跌，但價值仍值得投資者關注，均被市場研究機構給予買入評級，並擁有明確的上行潛力。SentinelOne是一家專注於網絡安全的企業，而Zscaler提供雲原生網絡安全平台。
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Reported 11 months ago
On June 9, 2024, in New Taipei City, a horse carriage got stuck at a level crossing in Yingge as it couldn't pass in time, and the warning bells rang with the barrier coming down. With the train approaching, the driver had to accelerate forward, breaking the barrier. The stable owner expressed regrets over the incident.
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Reported 11 months ago
On June 9, 2024, at 9:06 am, a woman in Taipei's Xinyi District A11 department store got into an argument with her husband on the second-floor bridge, and in a fit of anger, she ended up sitting astride the railing, shocking onlookers. The police mentioned that the couple was quarreling over their child, and by the time they arrived, the woman had already climbed down, calming down. The department store responded that if they receive similar incident reports, they will immediately send personnel to advise and assist in contacting the police.
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Reported 11 months ago
On June 9, 2024, the first game of the PLG championship series took place at Taoyuan Giant Egg Stadium. The New Taipei Kings defeated the Taoyuan Pilot Monkeys with star player Jeremy Lin contributing significantly, leading his team to win 89:82 despite a low-scoring fourth quarter. Interestingly, in the previous three PLG championship seasons, the team winning the first game did not secure the championship. As the Kings take the lead in this season's G1, the question remains if they can break this pattern and claim the ultimate victory, keeping fans intrigued for the upcoming games at the Kings' home ground.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
TVBS News Network Video, June 9, 2024, 9:06 AM Do you enjoy eating buffets? When dining at a buffet restaurant or buying bento, do you pay attention to whether the food is covered? With the widespread flu outbreak, people are understandably worried. According to food safety regulations, buffets without covers can be fined, but some people find it inconvenient if everything is covered when it's crowded.
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Reported 11 months ago
On June 9, 2024, Mayor Lu Xiuyan of Taichung City successfully guessed all five different chili sauces in a blind taste test challenge on Facebook, showcasing her food knowledge skills. She humorously referred to herself as the 'Knowledge King' due to previous quiz show success. The event was part of a promotion for the city's Dragon Boat Festival activities, where she also promoted an event involving the distribution of limited 'noon water' sets at Da Jia Tiezhenshan Jianjing. Lu Xiuyan's accurate guessing and witty commentary during the taste test delighted viewers and showcased her fun personality.
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Reported 11 months ago
A proposal by Kuomintang lawmakers aims to relax the Bartel scale for elderly caregivers, allowing those aged 80 or older, or between 70 and 79 with stage II cancer or above, to apply for foreign caregivers without needing to meet the Bartel scale requirements. However, the Democratic Progressive Party questions the lack of supporting measures, which may result in foreign workers choosing easier jobs and squeezing out families with critically ill patients.
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Reported 11 months ago
Veteran Uni-President Lions pitcher Pan Wei-lun, also known as 'Dudu,' started a game again on June 9th but was defeated after pitching 6 innings with 9 hits, including 2 home runs, giving up 3 runs. Despite delivering a quality start for the first time since September 1, 2022, Pan Wei-lun's team was behind 1-3 against the Wei Chuan Dragons when he exited, delaying his challenge to reach 150 career wins. This season marks Pan's final year as a player, with the coaching staff opting to transition him from the bullpen to starting rotation. In his first two appearances this season, Pan pitched in relief, securing his 149th career win. Although he failed to claim his 150th victory, his performance was overshadowed by opposing player Jair Jurrjens contributing significantly to the Dragons' lead as they emerged victorious.
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Reported 11 months ago
A person recently riding on a Taiwan Railway area shuttle train was startled when a very loud bell sound playing the nursery rhyme 'London Bridge Is Falling Down' went off inside the carriage, causing them to be frightened. It was suspected that someone was trapped in the restroom as the help bell was pressed, leading other passengers to attempt to open the door to assist. Upon inspection, it was found to be a false alarm, although the Taiwan Railway Labor Union has expressed concern that different train carriages having different bell sounds for help requests may confuse passengers and create uncertainty.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
TVBS News Network reported on June 9, 2024, at 9:05 AM that the NVIDIA Advanced Computing Center is set to move into the Aya Bay area in Kaohsiung. Now, this has become a selling point for real estate, with a two-bedroom unit including parking priced at NT$11.8 million attracting over a hundred inquiries online within a day and sold out the next day. Local real estate agents noted that at around NT$500,000 per ping, the selling price is significantly higher than the local market rate of over NT$400,000 per ping.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
During an outdoor school activity, students rented bicycles on the left bank of Bali in New Taipei City. When returning the bikes, the students were unhappy with the shop owner's demand for compensation, claiming that the bicycle was damaged by them and seeking 1300 TWD reimbursement. After a dispute, police were involved, and the teacher ended up compensating the shop owner with 300 TWD. The shop owner insisted that the bike was in good condition before renting it out. Consumer officials advised that consumer disputes can be filed for complaints.
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Reported 11 months ago
VIVIZ, a popular Korean girl group, held the '2024 VIVIZ WORLD TOUR 『V.hind : Love and Tears』' concert in Taipei, where they performed energetic songs like 'Untie', 'Blue Clue', and 'Rum Pum Pum'. The members expressed joy at meeting with 3,000 'Na.V' fans after more than a year, with Yoonji sharing the tour's theme of love and tears, and Sinbi joking about fans wanting to receive their love bullets. The fans enthusiastically danced to 'MANIAC' during the concert, creating a jubilant atmosphere, and VIVIZ praised their Taiwanese fans and ended the show with a surprise group photo session.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
TVBS News Network reported on June 9, 2024, that the newly appointed Minister of National Defense, Gu Li-xiong, recently announced several loosened regulations for military personnel, including a policy of only reporting leave when necessary. However, on the day of the announcement, it was conveyed to military personnel that even though they no longer need to report their leave to superiors, their superiors may call to show concern, leading to Democratic Progressive Party legislator Lin Bing-yu questioning the open defiance of the military.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
In order to conveniently deliver goods, a well-known beef noodle restaurant in Taipei City's East District became the target of theft. The restaurant would leave a spare key outside for suppliers to bring in their deliveries directly, but a former employee took advantage of this knowledge to sneak in during the early hours of the morning and steal over 30,000 NT dollars. After changing the locks, the culprit returned to break in through the back door and stole twice.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
On June 9, 2024, at 9:04 AM, in Taichung, passengers on a bus witnessed two mischievous children playing on the bus, using the handrails as a monkey bar. The driver turned out to be a single father of 5 to 6-year-old twins who had to bring them along while working on weekends. Once the company learned about the situation, they decided to help find social welfare organizations to assist the family.
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Reported 11 months ago
On June 9, 2024, a clash between police and civilians broke out at the Huaqiao Market in Donggang, Pingtung. The confrontation occurred when the police cracked down on traffic congestion caused by motorcycles parked illegally on the sidewalk during the blackfin tuna season. The delivery vendors viewed the police actions as troublesome, leading to a heated exchange. Fortunately, bystanders intervened to prevent the situation from escalating further, emphasizing the ongoing enforcement efforts to maintain order despite the tensions.
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Reported 11 months ago
Renowned investor Cathie Wood, head of Ark Investment Management, is known for her investment strategy focused on emerging technology stocks. While Wood has seen significant success in 2020, her longer-term performance with Ark Innovation ETF has been less impressive. Despite criticisms from Morningstar, Wood remains steadfast in her belief in high-tech categories like AI and blockchain. Recently, Wood created a new position in Amazon through the Ark Next Generation Internet ETF and also added to her position in Reddit amid fluctuations in the stock market.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
A man in Taipei accidentally threw away a pillow containing his children's filial red envelopes, only to remember later. He quickly reported to the Environmental Protection Bureau, and after 3 janitors searched for half an hour, they successfully found $12,000 in cash hidden inside. The Bureau reminds the public to immediately inform janitorial staff if they accidentally discard important items to prevent garbage trucks from continuing, and advises storing important items in metal containers for easier retrieval.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
Since the latest stock market rally began in October 2022, the growth of Big Tech has been significant, but with an uninspiring earnings outlook for the rest of 2024, other sectors will likely be needed for share prices to continue to soar. Sectors like materials and health care are expected to see roughly 25% profit growth by the fourth quarter after experiencing contractions in the first quarter. While investors aren't giving up on Big Tech, they are also shifting focus to sectors like energy, materials, consumer discretionary, industrials, and financials, indicating a potential sector rotation in the market.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
On June 9, 2024, Huang Renxun, the co-founder of NVIDIA, created a stir in Taiwan. However, a commentator known as 'Ziyu' criticized him for allegedly looking down on Taiwan's cultural capital and humanistic qualities. Another video game streamer, Cheap, sarcastically remarked on Ziyu's penchant for posing as cultured and sophisticated while lacking substance, labeling it as 'following the trend of elegance' and 'pseudo-intellectual'. Cheap also criticized Ziyu's historical inaccuracies, humorously pointing out the absurdity of Ziyu's claims regarding the relationship between the US, the Kuomintang, and Taiwan. Ziyu's critique of Huang Renxun's visit to night markets in Taiwan was met with backlash and hasty post deletion. Cheap's response to Ziyu's critique was met with further criticism and humor. Despite the controversy, the incident remains a topic of internet debate.
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Reported 11 months ago
Japan is facing an outbreak of the 'Invasive Streptococcus Pyogenes' bacterium, with 977 cases reported by June 2 this year, marking a 2.8-fold increase from the same period last year. The bacteria can be transmitted through droplets and contact, with a fatality rate of 30-50%. Older individuals are particularly vulnerable post-infection. In response, Taiwan's health authority states there is no similar outbreak domestically. Expert advice includes vigilance, immediate treatment for small wounds in the elderly to prevent infections, and general precautions like wearing masks and avoiding scratching wounds. Vulnerable groups like children, the elderly, and those with diabetes or cancer are at a higher risk of infection, emphasizing the importance of proper wound care and seeking experienced medical help when needed.
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Reported 11 months ago
In the upcoming documentary 'Frank Miller: American Genius,' legendary comic book artist Frank Miller opens up about his past struggle with alcoholism during the premiere of Sin City: A Dame to Kill For in 2014. Miller describes his addiction as 'a very boring dance with death' due to the repetitive nature of his alcohol abuse, which led him to realize the negative impact on his work and artistic processes. The film delves into Miller's journey from addiction to re-discovery, highlighting his influential career in the comic book industry and the entertainment world.
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