Reported 11 months ago
那英參加《歌手2024》唱周杰倫的《擱淺》，被批評音準不穩、高潮未掌握好，甚至有人說像老媽硬唱；聲樂老師則驚訝表示那就是她的唱歌方式。那英此前錄節目摔倒、遭封殺九個月後復出參賽，遭質疑「憑什麼敢來？」但皺眉回應。
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Reported 11 months ago
A female netizen voiced her frustration over a veteran coworker who frequently skips work after handing over tasks, yet earns more than her. Despite enjoying the job and receiving a raise from the supervisor, she contemplates leaving due to the coworker's laziness and higher pay. With advice pouring in online, some suggest staying for the work-life balance, while others highlight the coworker's ability to negotiate a higher salary as a skill worth learning from.
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Reported 11 months ago
As the convective cloud system intensifies, short-duration heavy rain is likely to occur, prompting the Central Weather Bureau to issue an immediate rainstorm warning for Yunlin County, Nantou County, and Changhua County around 3:00 pm on June 8. The warning is in effect until 3:45 pm, advising caution against severe rainfall, lightning strikes, river swelling, collapses, landslides, debris flows, flooding in low-lying areas, and low visibility. The convective cloud system is intensifying, leading to the possibility of short-duration heavy rain. (Photo/CWB)
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Reported 11 months ago
Jolin Tsai recently experienced seal carving in Hangzhou, China, where she wrote calligraphy with a brush and impressed fans with her final piece. While attending the tour of her concert in China, Tsai had a unique experience writing calligraphy, and the final product amazed fans. She even stamped her own seal, engaging with fans who praised her talent and reminisced about her childhood calligraphy skills.
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Reported 11 months ago
A YouTuber known as Alex Choi, with over 1.2 million followers on Instagram, could face up to 10 years in prison for a stunt where he filmed a Lamborghini speeding and launching fireworks from a helicopter, a scene that was illegal as fireworks are prohibited in California. Despite the 11-minute video being taken down, evidence pointed to Choi's involvement, leading to his arrest and charges of using explosives and filming without permission. Choi's case, involving no other defendants or injuries, may result in a lengthy prison sentence if he doesn't plead guilty.
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Reported 11 months ago
曾莞婷出席《秘書俱樂部》殺青宴澄清在主持新節目時段與藍心湄不和，表示只有一天在該時段播出，過去學習心湄，也未與其討論過，藍心湄回應並喊話應害怕是自己，双方關係良好。劇中演員也分享拍攝趣聞，如賴雅妍練酒量、黃尚禾、楊晴的職場戀情等。製作人則透露製作過程順利並未超支，幽默表示演員酬勞便宜。
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Reported 11 months ago
The Nationalist Party is actively planning to establish local party branches to promote the necessity and correct information about parliamentary reform, starting from Tainan where Lai Ching-te once governed. They are organizing speaking events in response to the Democratic Progressive Party's distortion of parliamentary reform, aiming to hold at least one event in each city and county, with the first on June 15 in Tainan. The Nationalist Party criticizes the DPP for disregarding parliamentary oversight and continuing to sow social division, asserting that this legislative effort is the third wave of democratic reform in Taiwan to establish a parliament that truly represents majority democratic principles.
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Reported 11 months ago
In New Taipei City, a driver accused a rental car company of demanding sixty-two thousand dollars in 'working capital' from him while he was using their car for airport transfers. Allegedly, the car company trespassed into his community parking lot, seized and impounded the car to forcibly collect the debt. The driver filed a lawsuit for intimidation and theft, while the car company responded that the driver borrowed money under the guise of renting the car, and due to a history of dangerous driving, they had to seize the vehicle for resolution through legal channels.
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Reported 11 months ago
Two women were deceived, losing over 50 million TWD! The victims, one a trader and the other a teacher, were targeted by scammers who convinced them to invest in Tether and stocks with promises of guaranteed profits. The suspects met the victims in busy areas like cafes and fast-food restaurants for cash transactions and even pressured them to transfer money to banks. When the promised profits were not delivered, the deceived women reported the scam, leading to the arrest of a suspect, but recovering the money is unlikely.
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Reported 11 months ago
TVBS News Network reported on June 8, 2024, that five free water parks in New Taipei, such as Sanchong Sea World, Xindian Sunshine Playground, and Family Artificial Stream, opened early for the Dragon Boat Festival. Families were seen enjoying the water, but it's advised to be cautious as there's a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. The meteorological agency reminded that the weather will be unstable for the three-day long weekend, with rain expected until Friday.
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Reported 11 months ago
Following an incident of violence on the Taichung Metro, police presence has been increased with at least one officer on each train and additional personnel at stations. In addition, the Metro Police Force announced the deployment of shields, batons, and other protective gear at various stations.
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Reported 11 months ago
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) announced its May revenue, reaching around NT$229.62 billion, a record high for the same period, with a 27% year-on-year growth, totaling NT$1.58386 trillion for the first five months of the year. The newly appointed chairman, Wei Zhejia, suggested a potential increase in the price of AI chip manufacturing services considering the importance of TSMC's role in production and discussions with Nvidia's CEO Huang Renxun. Additionally, TSMC plans to buy back 3,249 shares between June 6 to August 5 to offset dilution from new employee stock issues which affected their stock performance.
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Reported 11 months ago
On June 8, 2024, Minister of Transportation Li Mengyan mentioned during the Dragon Boat Festival inspection that Taiwan Railway ticket prices have been frozen for 29 years, indicating a need for review due to the low prices - such as the fare from Taipei to Banqiao being only 15 NT dollars, cheaper than both the metro and buses. Li Mengyan stated that adjustments will be proposed and implemented through the proper channels. Regarding a recent incident where a Taiwan tour group member was detained in China, Li mentioned that the individual has safely returned to Taiwan, with further investigations being conducted by the Mainland Affairs Council.
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Reported 11 months ago
The Dongshan hot air balloon festival in Yilan kicked off today, featuring a special appearance of a hot air balloon shaped like Mazu for the first time, exciting visitors. Some tourists even arrived as early as 2:30 a.m. to queue up for a chance to ride the hot air balloon.
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Reported 11 months ago
During the Dragon Boat Festival, aside from traveling, eating zongzi is a must-do activity. In Kaohsiung, a local shop with over 70 years of history selling 'vegetable zongzi' was selected by the Michelin Guide. They open at 6:30 in the morning, and people start queuing early to ensure they don't miss out on the delicious zongzi. Additionally, in Xiao Liuqiu, Pingtung, there is a locally limited flavor called 'Devil Fish Zongzi'.
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Reported 11 months ago
TVBS News Network reported that after a major earthquake hit Hualien, People First Party Chairman Ko Wen-je cycled around to help boost local tourism. However, a Democratic Progressive Party councilor in Taipei expressed support for a boycott of Hualien due to dissatisfaction with Kuomintang caucus convener Fu Kun-chi, leading Ko Wen-je to criticize the remarks as stirring up national division.
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Reported 11 months ago
Jakarta vs Everybody is a 2020 Indonesian drama film portraying the vibrant chaos of Jakarta, where a young man named Dom pursues his dream of becoming an actor amidst the city's challenges. Available on Netflix, the movie features Jefri Nichol as Dom and offers different subscription plans for viewing. With a focus on ambition, rejection, and disillusionment, the film delves into the world of entertainment and the hidden dangers in Jakarta.
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Reported 11 months ago
In Yilan's Luodong, the 'Wang Ji Fried Rice' restaurant stirred controversy by hanging a banner outside that read 'Democratic Fried Rice, No Scallions', and introduced a 'Democratic Fried Rice Without Scallions' dish to express their dissatisfaction with legislator Huang Kuo-chang. Despite receiving negative comments online, the vendor has decided to take legal action against malicious remarks after providing evidence. The restaurant had also previously shown support for protests against legislator Huang by offering free fried rice and prominently displaying their position with a black banner outside the establishment. The situation has sparked heated discussions online.
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Reported 11 months ago
On June 8, 2024, South Korean actor Byun Yo-han, known for the drama 'Exemplary Commuter' and dubbed the 'next generation of first love', held two consecutive fan meetings in Taipei. Byun Yo-han, who prepared many interactive segments for his first fan meeting ever, even changed outfits directly on stage, revealing his sexy arms to the delight of the audience before transforming into the magical girl Cardcaptor Sakura. The event was full of interactions with lucky fans, recap of kissing scenes, and a fashion show segment where Byun Yo-han charmed fans with his transformation and affection, earning cheers and admiration from the crowd.
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Reported 11 months ago
On June 8, 2024, at 3:30 AM, a rider in Banqiao encountered two men attempting to create a fake accident for insurance claims by purposefully getting close and hitting the rider's expensive branded bag against the side mirror. After threatening to report to the police, the scammers fled, known to be habitual offenders previously active in Taipei and now in New Taipei's Banqiao area.
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Reported 11 months ago
AMD CEO Lisa Su visited Tainan to pay respects to her ancestors and experience traditional customs, as reported by TVBS News online on June 8, 2024, at 3:30 AM.
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Reported 11 months ago
During his visit to Taiwan on May 26, Huang Renxun, CEO of NVIDIA, created a stir by acknowledging Taiwan's importance in the tech industry and stating that it's one of the most important countries globally. His comments sparked backlash from Chinese media, with one publication questioning whether Huang's remarks implied support for Taiwan independence. In response, Huang clarified that he was simply expressing gratitude to technology partners in Taiwan and not making a geopolitical statement. The article also highlights NVIDIA's concerns over potential challenges in the Chinese market due to US export restrictions on semiconductors, despite China being a significant market and revenue source for the company.
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Reported 11 months ago
According to CTWANT Weekly, author Yan Ze-Ya posted on Facebook that she has received three fraudulent parcel pickup notifications from convenience stores in the past month, all originating from China. Despite not falling for the scam herself, she questions the government's ability to penalize courier services involved. Yan Ze-Ya shares her experiences with handling such notifications and suggests e-commerce platforms find ways to distinguish legitimate notifications to prevent impacting online shopping willingness. CTWANT also lists the complaint procedures for dealing with fraudulent parcels at 7-Eleven, FamilyMart, Hi-Life, and OK Mart.
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Reported 11 months ago
On the morning of June 8, 2024, at 3:30 AM, visitors were left stranded mid-air at a theme park as the 'Sky Bikes' malfunctioned, according to TVBS News Network.
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Reported 11 months ago
Motley Fool's article discusses the allure of high-yielding dividend stocks for passive income and the increased risk associated with them, highlighting Walgreens Boots Alliance, Altria Group, and Verizon Communications as top dividend payers in the S&P 500. It examines the sustainability of their dividends amidst financial challenges, revenue declines, and shifting markets. Ultimately, while Walgreens and Altria pose risks due to uncertain sustainability, Verizon stands out as a potential long-term investment with solid fundamentals and value. The article offers insights on whether investing in these high dividend stocks is advisable, providing a comprehensive analysis for investors to consider.
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