Reported 11 months ago
Former LSU basketball player Josh Maravich, the son of the late Hall of Fame basketball player Pete Maravich, passed away at the age of 42. Josh Maravich, a reserve for LSU, fulfilled his childhood dream of playing for the university where his father set the men's NCAA Division I scoring record. Pete Maravich was a renowned NBA scorer, and in 1988, passed away at age 40 from an undetected heart condition. The family has made significant contributions to LSU basketball, including inspiring a bronze statue of Pete Maravich at the university.
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Reported 11 months ago
TVBS News, June 8, 2024, 8:49 p.m. US-based professor Weng Darui's open letter advising Sun Anzuo faced criticism. The behavior of Sun Peng and Di Ying's son, Sun Anzuo, after being caught for drug use in Thailand, has garnered public attention and strained family relations. In response to concerns that the public advice might take away Anzuo's right to refuse, Professor Weng Darui explained that his intention was benign and targeted at young people in similar situations, emphasizing that his post was not for profit and out of goodwill. He defended using a public letter due to the nature of the incident being already public and the need to reach a broader audience.
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Reported 11 months ago
Turkey's Ministry of Trade announced on Saturday that import tariffs on Chinese cars will be increased by 40% to curb the expanding trade deficit and protect the country's automotive industry. Each imported Chinese car will now have a minimum customs duty of $7,000. This decision comes amidst global trade pressure on China, with the EU expected to announce next week whether tariffs on Chinese electric cars will be raised. Turkey is implementing measures to combat inflation, including maintaining a tight monetary policy and reducing the record current account deficit of $45.2 billion from last year, as the inflation rate in the country remains around 75.5% by the end of May.
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Reported 11 months ago
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Reported 11 months ago
NVIDIA執行長黃仁勳離台前推掉了台南海鮮會館的飯局，傳出是為了私訪台積電董事長魏哲家。消息指出，黃仁勳原本計畫與供應鏈大老碰面，因此取消了飯局，與魏哲家可能就3/2奈米先進製程、CoWoS、SoIC、HBM等技術展開討論，預示未來合作前景。
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Reported 11 months ago
On June 8, 2024, mainland Chinese actress Huang Yiming, aged 24, disclosed her unmarried pregnancy in 2023 and accused the father to be Wang Sicong, the only son of former Chinese richest man Wang Jianlin, sparking a heated discussion. Huang previously hinted at the man being handsome, wealthy, and having good genes, and shared that he suggested an abortion which she refused. Her recent drunken outburst criticized Wang Sicong as irresponsible, causing an online uproar with fake posts denying paternity, with Wang Sicong managing to remove his questionable content from social media.
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Reported 11 months ago
The city of Ypres in Belgium, which had a dark history of throwing live cats from towers during medieval times, recently hosted a cat-themed celebration where cat lovers from around the world dressed up as cats, participated in cat parades, and bought cat merchandise. The city's tradition of cat killings in the past has now transformed into a cat festival where toy cats are thrown instead, celebrating both the love for cats and acknowledging the dark history of cat killings in the city. The event, known as the Kattenstoet or Cat Parade, takes place every 3 years and was postponed in 2021 due to the pandemic, making this year's celebration long-awaited with about 50,000 cat enthusiasts gathering from across the globe.
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Reported 11 months ago
In this era, sexual intimacy between men and women is no longer considered taboo, almost becoming the lubricant of a relationship. Different zodiac signs have different sexual desires, and men find women who love sex exciting. According to the popular astrology site '良品星座,' the three most sexually open zodiac signs are Aquarius, Gemini, and Sagittarius. Aquarius women value freedom and may not see marriage as a reason to sacrifice their desires, Gemini women are rational and can discuss love and relationships openly, and Sagittarius women are open-minded and may accept infidelity without much surprise, focusing on their own happiness instead.
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Reported 11 months ago
Jenny Shin在周六以2杆优势打出2杆低杆，并将以一杆领先的优势进入ShopRite LPGA经典赛的最后一轮，寻求自2016年以来的首场胜利。在南韩出生的31岁选手在Seaview度假村的Bay球场艰难的风力条件下，打出了六只小鸟和四个柏忌，总成绩为10杆低于标准杆。其他选手也在追赶她，包括瑞士选手Albane Valenzuela以及日本的Ayaka Furue。
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Reported 11 months ago
The Central Weather Bureau issued a heavy rain special warning this afternoon indicating that there is a high possibility of localized heavy rain or torrential rain in Nantou County today, with chances of localized heavy rain in Hualien, Tainan, central Taiwan, Yilan, and the western mountainous areas. The front is located over the northern sea of Taiwan, causing the southwest winds to increase gradually and bringing moisture, leading to sporadic brief showers or thunderstorms in the central and southern regions with a chance of localized heavy rain. Afternoon thunderstorms are expected, especially in Yilan, Hualien, Greater Taipei, and mountainous areas where short spells of heavy rain may occur. The temperatures range from 24 to 26 degrees Celsius at night and early morning, with daytime highs of 29 to 32 degrees, prompting the need to stay hydrated when outdoors.
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Reported 11 months ago
Dornoch, ridden by Luis Saez and owned by Jayson Werth, pulled off a major upset by winning the first Belmont Stakes held at Saratoga Race Course at odds of 17-1. Trained by Danny Gargan, Dornoch secured a 1 1/2-length victory, making it a historic moment in horse racing. The race marked the first time the Belmont was run at Saratoga in its 161-year history, with a changing distance of 1 1/4 miles instead of the usual 1 1/2 miles, attracting a competitive field. Plans are in place to bring the Belmont back to Belmont Park in 2026 after its reconstruction, but for now, Dornoch's unexpected triumph at Saratoga has left a significant mark in the sport.
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Reported 11 months ago
According to the latest poll, a staggering 50% of the population supports parliamentary reform, with Lo Chih-Chiang stating that despite the Democratic Progressive Party's attempts to discredit the reform, 57% of the people still support it, reflecting the wisdom and power of the Taiwanese people. The Executive Yuan recently proposed a reconsideration bill on parliamentary reform, with an ETtoday survey showing 57.3% in support, 30.8% not in support, and 11.9% unsure/no opinion. In response, KMT legislator Lo Chih-Chiang praised the 57% support, highlighting the Taiwanese people's wisdom and strength, sparking discussions online and receiving over 2,000 likes from netizens, many expressing encouragement for the reform efforts.
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Reported 11 months ago
Israeli forces successfully rescued 4 hostages in a raid operation, but the mission resulted in at least 200 deaths and 400 injuries. The conflict escalated when Hamas militants attacked the 'Noa Festival' in southern Israel, leading to retaliatory strikes and ongoing bloodshed between Israelis and Palestinians. The rescued hostages were Noa Argamani, Almog Meir Jan, Andrey Kozlov, and Shlomi Ziv, who were unharmed after being taken to a hospital. Hamas accused Israel of a brutal massacre in the Nuseirat camp, claiming over 236 dead and 400 injured, calling it Israel's bloodiest attack in wartime. Israeli military spokesperson stated fewer than 100 Palestinian casualties in the hostage rescue, without confirming how many were militants or civilians killed in the operation.
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Reported 11 months ago
According to SET News, a woman entered the industry to make money, only to discover that it was a setup by her fiancé. In order for a marriage to go the distance, loyalty and trust are crucial. A man in Nigeria, before his wedding, collaborated with a female influencer to test his fiancée’s loyalty by seeing if she would betray him for money. The result left him heartbroken as she agreed to go into the field without hesitation. When she entered the designated room, she found her boyfriend and he confronted her, leading to a tearful apology and plea for forgiveness, but he ultimately called off the wedding. The video sparked discussions online with many sympathizing with the man's heartbreak and the consequences of such a prank.
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Reported 11 months ago
Mainland Chinese tourists visiting Taiwan have been enjoying a variety of Taiwanese traditional snacks as gifts, with one connoisseur recommending a lesser-known but delicious local treat that has received positive reviews from friends. Despite its lower fame in mainland China, this snack is considered a hidden gem of deliciousness and has attracted attention from both locals and online users, with many expressing interest in trying it out. The snack shop has a long-standing reputation and loyal customer base, with its authentic flavors earning praise from generations of customers.
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Reported 11 months ago
Despite facing multiple misfortunes including thinned bunker shots, out-of-bounds drives, and three-putts, Scottie Scheffler remains in the lead at the Memorial Tournament, holding a four-shot advantage heading into the final round. Despite expressing frustration at times, Scheffler displayed resilience by bouncing back with birdies after setbacks and maintaining a confident approach towards the competition, showing a strong resolve to secure a potential victory and maintain his position as a top player in the world.
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Reported 11 months ago
On the second day of the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, traffic congestion persists as the Highways Department predicts a 1.2-fold increase in highway traffic flow in 18 potential jam-prone sections. The northbound traffic on National Freeway 5 starts around 11 a.m. and continues past midnight. With traffic volume on some roads reaching up to 7 times the usual, the department recommends specific departure times for different directions to avoid congestion. Identified problematic routes include Southbound National Freeway 1 from Yangmei to Toufen, Northbound Route from Sairaya to Puyan, Southbound Route 3 from Tucheng to Guanxi, and more.
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Reported 11 months ago
LIVE JAPAN on June 8, 2024, shares tips on what to do when lost in Japan, specifically in Tokyo, including practical Japanese phrases for asking directions. The article provides a list of essential Japanese vocabulary related to landmarks, transportation, and locations, as well as pronunciation guides for some stations on the Yamanote Line. It emphasizes the importance of politeness when asking for directions and suggests additional questions to help navigate efficiently while traveling. Learning a few basic phrases can greatly assist in resolving problems when lost and enhance the travel experience in Japan.
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Reported 11 months ago
由FreightWaves提出的文章談到，出站運輸量（OTVI）自5月26日至6月3日激增逾7.1％，標誌著自2019年以來夏季運輸旺季需求激增的情況。這次運輸需求增加有助於維持除估計燃料成本外的現貨價格（NTIL）處於相對較高水平，並提到市場已經開始轉向正向方向，但距離運輸公司能夠更輕鬆呼吸還有很長的路要走。
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Reported 11 months ago
報導指出，AI生成圖片在網站上廣泛出現，包括模仿日本動畫的圖片，對於日本動畫產業構成威脅。藉由AI模仿現有動畫圖片，影響包括《寶可夢》、《海賊王》、《鬼滅之刃》等知名作品。引起網路上對著作權的爭議，對未來動畫創作者和產業發展造成挑戰。
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Reported 11 months ago
On the second day of the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, the Central Weather Bureau reported that due to the frontal system, there is a high chance of intermittent showers, thunderstorms, and heavy rain in central and southern Taiwan, along with scattered showers in other regions. The rainfall coverage is larger and the intensity is stronger than before, so outdoor enthusiasts are advised to stay alert to weather changes, especially in mountainous areas prone to landslides and flash floods. The weather pattern is expected to be similar tomorrow, with temperatures ranging from 29 to 32 degrees Celsius today. The article also mentions upcoming weather conditions and potential risks, such as low visibility in some areas and the possibility of strong gusts in the southeastern regions from the 12th to the 15th. Overall, Taiwan is experiencing rain today with the southern regions being more affected, while other regions may encounter localized showers and afternoon thunderstorms.
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Reported 11 months ago
Taiwanese Feng Shui master Gao Hongyu warns against giving a whole string of meat zongzi as a gift on Dragon Boat Festival day to prevent implying death upon the recipient's family. Gao also lists five taboos for the festival, including not visiting hospitals or dark places, avoiding sending whole meat zongzi, refraining from killing, controlling anger, and keeping homes clutter-free for positive energy flow. These taboos aim to ensure a smooth and fortunate festival celebration without offending traditional beliefs.
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Reported 11 months ago
The National Security Agency of the United States has released a 'Smartphone Security Guide' advising users on how to prevent hacker attacks. With smartphones becoming increasingly essential in daily life, they are also attractive targets for cybercriminals. The NSA suggests rebooting your phone at least once a week to lower the risk of hacker attacks, as hackers can exploit zero-click vulnerabilities to infiltrate devices without user interaction. While rebooting may not block all attacks, it can raise the level of difficulty for hackers, along with other tips like avoiding public Wi-Fi, clearing Wi-Fi connection records, disabling Bluetooth and GPS when not in use, avoiding unknown links in messages, setting strong passwords, or using biometric unlocking for device security.
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Reported 11 months ago
Greenpeace reports at least 100 temporary garbage sites in Taiwan, with 60 near schools and 8 near water source protection areas; the country had accumulated 840,000 tonnes of packaged temporary waste by the end of last year. Taiwan will close 18 elementary schools in the coming academic year due to declining birth rates, with one school in Penghu offering plane tickets for enrollment as it has only 2 students. The government will continue to allocate 300 billion annually for the rent subsidy program to support a million tenants.
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Reported 11 months ago
Taiwan's Chinese TV news reported a resident in her 80s, suspected to have committed suicide due to illness, falling to her death in Xinzhuang, New Taipei City. Onlookers recounted that a man passing by narrowly avoided being hit by the falling victim, reminiscent of the 'Meatball Dumpling Incident' decades ago. Police have investigated the scene and ruled out foul play, but are awaiting further forensic analysis. For updates, stay tuned to Middle Taiwan News website.
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