Reported 11 months ago
During Friday's practice session at Sonoma Raceway, Ryan Blaney recorded the fastest lap as Cup teams took to the repaved road course for 50 minutes. With the new surface, speeds were notably quicker, with Blaney's 97.866 mph lap being over 6 mph faster than last year's best. Ty Gibbs and Will Brown followed closely behind. Cup qualifying is set for Saturday evening, with the race on Sunday. In Xfinity, Shane van Gisbergen led practice, followed by Parker Kligerman, while Boris Said crashed in the session for Hendrick Motorsports before Xfinity qualifying on Saturday.
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Reported 11 months ago
近來，《今日美國》的粉絲對Pat Sajak表達感激之情，感謝“幸運轉盤”主持人為“歷史性”節目辛勤耕耘。Sajak在“幸運轉盤”比賽節目的41個賽季中擔任主持人後，已正式告別，並感謝觀眾“讓我進入你們的生活”，《今日美國》報導。 Sajak之前在去年六月宣布離開節目，表示這是“一段美好的旅程”。此外，共同主持人Vanna White也表示對Sajak的離開感到難過，感謝這位深受愛戴的節目主持人。
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Reported 11 months ago
Nio introduced the lower-priced Onvo brand as a challenge to Tesla, unveiling the L60 SUV at a price point 12% lower than the Model Y. Despite a 7% revenue drop in the first quarter, Nio's CEO William Li is optimistic about their investments paying off, with plans for a new model launch for Nio and expansion to the United Arab Emirates. However, analysts have varying views, with Bank of America Securities raising their price target to $6 and Citi analyst Jeff Chung lowering theirs to $8.50.
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Reported 11 months ago
The Penghu Defense Department carried out 'Defense Exercises and Base Live Ammunition Shooting', with the M60A3 tank conducting 'lateral shooting' towards sea targets, hitting accurately. Retired Major General Li Zhengjie expressed that the defense exercises and live ammunition shooting by the armed forces indicate a real 'danger of war'. Li mentioned the sensitivity of Penghu, pointing out the frequency and intensity of the exercises over 2 months, underscoring the strategic importance of Penghu to both Taiwan's defense and potential military actions by adversaries.
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Reported 11 months ago
Taiwan's Economy Minister Guo Zhihui's recent statements regarding the nuclear power industry have sparked controversy, causing doubts about the ruling Democratic Progressive Party's anti-nuclear stance. As tensions rise, the Blue Party accuses the Green Party of politically manipulating the issue. Despite initial remarks suggesting a shift in stance towards nuclear energy, Guo later clarified that the government's position on maintaining a nuclear-free homeland remains unchanged. The debate continues with concerns over Taiwan's power supply and energy policies.
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Reported 11 months ago
Caitlin Clark, WNBA player for the Indiana Fever, remains concentrated on her game despite the increasing external noise surrounding her, sparked by recent incidents like Chennedy Carter's foul on her. Clark admits to avoiding social media to keep a distance, emphasizing the importance of focusing on basketball rather than off-court controversies. While acknowledging the attention, she remains grounded, prioritizing her team and maintaining a healthy perspective on the scrutiny she faces.
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Reported 11 months ago
According to sources, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is scheduled to deliver a speech to the US Congress on July 24, as four party leaders in the United States invited him to emphasize unity between the US and Israel, especially in countering terrorist actions like the ongoing situation with Hamas. Netanyahu will become the first foreign leader to address the US Congress four times, surpassing Churchill's record of three speeches.
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Reported 11 months ago
On June 7, 2024, 12 listed financial holdings announced their profits for May this year, benefiting from the capital market's performance in investment gains and dividends. Most financial holdings saw their monthly profits rise, with a total of nearly 2.4 trillion NT dollars earned collectively in the first five months. It is expected that after the earnings of Cathay Financial Holding and Fubon Financial Holding are revealed next week, the overall profits of 14 financial holdings will likely surpass 2.5 trillion NT dollars, reaching a historical high. Four financial holdings have crossed the 10 billion NT dollar profit mark in May, including First Financial, Yuanta Financial, E. Sun Financial, and Shin Kong Financial, bringing the total to eight financial institutions.
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Reported 11 months ago
A plastics bag factory near the Xiluo fruit and vegetable market caught fire around 9:30 p.m., with the entire building ablaze. The Yunlin County Fire Department dispatched 9 fire trucks, ambulances, and around 20 personnel to extinguish the fire. Although the blaze has been contained, the plastic pellets in the warehouse continue to smolder at high temperatures, leading firefighters to continue extracting water from nearby irrigation ditches to suppress the fire and cool down the area. Fortunately, no one was trapped, and the cause of the fire is still under investigation.
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Reported 11 months ago
To ensure the hygiene and quality of rice wet products following the Baolin incident that caused 5 deaths, Taipei City Health Bureau conducted inspections at traditional markets, noodle stalls, restaurants, and grocery stores, with 'Tianzhong Tangyuan' radish cake found to contain preservatives that did not meet regulations. The product was removed from shelves as its source could not be explained, and a fine ranging from 30,000 to 3 million NT dollars may be imposed according to the Food Safety and Sanitation Management Act. The Health Bureau also emphasized the proper use of food additives and the need for proper storage of high water activity products like rice wet items to prevent microbial growth.
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Reported 11 months ago
Taiwan's Ministry of Finance announced that in May, exports reached $37.36 billion, marking a 3.5% year-on-year increase, the seventh consecutive month of growth but falling short of expectations mainly due to AI opportunities. Q1 exports grew by 12.9% while imports also increased by 3%. The demand recovery is yet to be widespread, but the application of emerging technologies like AI continues to drive opportunities. Certain product categories like ICT and audio-visual products experienced a boom in demand, while traditional sectors like textiles and chemicals saw growth due to inventory replenishment and order momentum. Looking ahead, despite global economic uncertainties, the ministry remains optimistic about Taiwan's export momentum supported by improvements in end-demand, ongoing tech opportunities, and local semiconductor industry strengths.
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Reported 11 months ago
SK Hynix, Micron, and Samsung Electronics have entered the market battle for the fourth generation High Bandwidth Memory (HBM4) with SK Group's chairman, Choi Tae-won, visiting TSMC to confirm a collaboration for AI chips without disclosing details. NVIDIA's upcoming Rubin AI accelerator is set to use HBM4, requiring advanced packaging assistance from TSMC, giving the company a crucial role in HBM4 applications. SK Group and TSMC have signed a memorandum to jointly develop HBM4, aiming for mass production by 2026. Micron is also focusing on high bandwidth memory advancements, with plans to capture a significant market share and release HBM4 following HBM3E. The intense competition for HBM products among the three major manufacturers is driven by the growing demand for AI accelerators using HBM as core memory.
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Reported 11 months ago
With backing from tech giants like Nvidia and Google, the number of AI unicorn companies globally valued at over $1 billion has surged by 85% to 37 within a year ending April, reflecting a shift in funding from industries like electric vehicles to AI. Notably, the 17 new unicorn companies include ventures from overseas, such as Mistral AI founded by former Google and Meta employees in France, and Cohere founded by University of Toronto alumni in Canada. Additionally, five AI unicorns are from mainland China. Major tech players like NVIDIA and Alphabet have been investing in these startups, while Microsoft's recruitment of talent from Inflection AI raised regulatory concerns in the UK and US.
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Reported 11 months ago
台灣基隆市警方查扣4輛改裝車，其中2輛為以報廢電動車Gogoro改裝為燃油車，裝上大砲管在百福火車站前狂飆。2人因涉嫌號召聚眾飆車被拘提，警方調查發現他們利用報廢的Gogoro車體和報廢的燃油車引擎拼裝改裝，並以更高價格販賣。警方呼籲改裝業者遵守法規，並將持續執法以確保交通安全。
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Reported 11 months ago
A middle-aged man in Taichung City pretended to buy jewelry at a jewelry store in Dali District, but allegedly stole a Buddha pendant and a gold necklace. The store reported the theft, and police apprehended the suspect within 1.5 hours, revealing that he was a habitual thief at jewelry stores. The police described it as instant karma. The stolen items were surreptitiously taken by the suspect while distracting the store owner, who noticed the theft only after the man left and immediately alerted the authorities. The police commendably solved the case in under two hours by tracking surveillance cameras in the area.
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Reported 11 months ago
The US has notified China of the sale of F-16 aircraft parts valued at around $300 million to Taiwan, marking the 14th arms sale to Taiwan by the Biden administration. In response, China's Ministry of National Defense spokesperson Zhang Xiaogang demanded the US to retract the arms sale plan to maintain overall military relations. China condemns the sale as a violation of its sovereignty and security interests and warns that supporting Taiwan independence could heighten tensions in the Taiwan Strait and harm the US itself. The Chinese PLA continues to strengthen military readiness to defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
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Reported 11 months ago
The 2024 COMPUTEX Taipei International Computer Show concluded with a significant growth in scale, attracting over 85,179 attendees from the global information and communication technology industry, including major buyers and professionals from various countries. The event, themed 'Connecting AI,' featured prominent AI PC launches by Acer and Asus, introducing innovative AI technology. The exhibition also showcased advancements in fields like automotive technology, smart communication, and network products, highlighting Taiwan's key role in cutting-edge technologies. Additionally, developments in the metaverse and XR technologies were prominent, with companies like Aemass presenting groundbreaking content creation systems. Overall, COMPUTEX 2024 was a major success in bringing together cutting-edge technology innovations and industry leaders.
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Reported 11 months ago
In a battle over parliamentary reconsideration, the Executive Yuan put forward seven reasons against the parliamentary reform bill, igniting anger from opposition parties. Premier Su Tseng-chang firmly stated there is 'no resignation option' if the reconsideration fails. Opposition parties criticized the government's move, with some demanding the premier step down if the reconsideration is unsuccessful. The process will lead to a legislative showdown with a possible vote on the 18th, raising tensions and uncertainties in Taiwan's political landscape.
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Reported 11 months ago
After Economic Affairs Minister Kuo Chih-hui expressed openness to nuclear power and the possibility of extending the operation of nuclear plants 20 to 30 years, his remarks were interpreted as pro-nuclear, causing concern within the Green Party. Top officials from the government warned Kuo to be more precise in his statements on energy issues, while DPP lawmakers had strong discussions with him at recent events to 'correct his stance' and reaffirm the anti-nuclear policy. Kuo's business background led to concerns that his pragmatic views on nuclear power could be seen as a shift in the party's anti-nuclear stance, prompting intense discussions among lawmakers and officials.
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Reported 11 months ago
Since President Lai Ching-te took office less than a month ago, tensions have been high between the government and the opposition as the Executive Yuan rejects all aspects of the parliamentary reform bill, using vague reasons such as lack of substantial discussion during the legislative process. The Executive Yuan's actions are seen as an overt display of administrative dominance, interfering with the legislative branch's authority and potentially leading to constitutional chaos and political turmoil.
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Reported 11 months ago
在立法院會議中，國民黨立委徐欣瑩質詢行政院長卓榮泰有關強化國防力量的議題。卓榮泰以家裡裝鐵窗來比喻國防力量保障家園安全。討論也涉及賴清德總統提出的強化國防威懾力、提升經濟安全等四大支柱。國防部則加強了解決兵源問題，強調國軍應具備自我防衛能力。
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Reported 11 months ago
S&P Dow Jones Indices announced that CrowdStrike, KKR & Co, and GoDaddy will become part of the S&P 500 index on June 24, replacing Robert Half, Comerica, and Illumina. CrowdStrike's shares surged by 6% in after-hours trading, while KKR and GoDaddy's stocks rose by 9% and 3.6% respectively. Robert Half's shares dropped 2.2%, Comerica fell by 0.4%, and Illumina was down by 0.6%.
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Reported 11 months ago
ByteDance plans to invest 10 billion Malaysian ringgit (approximately 6.87 billion New Taiwan dollars) to establish Malaysia as an artificial intelligence (AI) regional center. The investment aims to expand data center facilities in Johor to meet future demands and contribute to Malaysia's goal of having digital economy growth account for 22.6% of the country's GDP by 2025. This investment by ByteDance is part of many tech companies entering Southeast Asia, following similar investment plans announced by other tech giants in recent months.
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Reported 11 months ago
On June 7, 2024, at 6:07 p.m., Tamsui police raided a bar and found cannabis cookies. Following a tip-off, police entered the bar and discovered a German bartender in possession of cannabis cookies, cannabis oil, ecstasy pills, and a cannabis pipe. It was revealed that the German national had overstayed his visa for over 4 years, working illegally as a bartender. The case is being handled for drug offenses and immigration law violations. Police continue to investigate the source and distribution of the drugs to combat drug-related crimes in the area.
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Reported 11 months ago
Talented singer Chi Hsiao-love, who made a comeback last year after 30 years, has organized a singing video contest to spread love and received positive feedback from fans for her album 'My Sun 2022'. She expressed concern for fellow singer Chang Hsiao-yue who recently canceled three concerts due to respiratory discomfort, sending her wishes for a speedy recovery and urging him to rest. Chi Hsiao-love was a frontline talent in the music industry, having written numerous classic songs including 'Love Letter' for Chang Hsiao-yue and 'Cut Love' for Wan Fang.
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