Reported over 1 year ago
Dr. Benjamin Brown, a plastic surgeon in northwest Florida, was arrested for second-degree felony homicide after his wife died following procedures he performed on her. The investigation revealed that his wife showed signs of lidocaine toxicity, and Brown delayed calling 911 and performing CPR. The sheriff's office is continuing to investigate the case, and the cause and manner of death is pending autopsy results from the medical examiner's office.
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Reported over 1 year ago
A habitual dine-and-dash offender in Taichung targeted high-end restaurants in June, dining without paying at establishments including a premium BBQ restaurant for nearly 10,000 NT dollars, a convenience store for over 1,000 NT dollars, and a stir-fry restaurant for almost 2,000 NT dollars, subsequently heading to a massage parlor and refusing to pay. Police took her away, and she left behind a bag containing a knife. The woman, surnamed Qiu, is causing headaches for police, residing in South District, with eateries now on alert after a series of incidents. Please refrain from such misconduct!
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Reported over 1 year ago
Berkshire Hathaway has increased its stake in Occidental Petroleum to 29%, worth over $15 billion. Warren Buffet's conglomerate acquired an additional 2.95 million shares of the oil company, showing confidence in its leadership. Despite flat stock prices, Occidental Petroleum was the best performer in the S&P 500 in 2022.
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Reported over 1 year ago
A known hot pot restaurant in Taichung Sha Lu district is set to enter auction with a starting bid of 87.75 million NT dollars, due to a family inheritance dispute involving a 1.2 billion NT dollar estate. The inheritance complications stem from an incident where the eldest son of the original landowner insulted the grandmother and lost his inheritance rights. As a result, his three children sued for a portion of the estate and won, each to receive approximately 9.716 million NT dollars, leading to the auction of the prosperous restaurant property. This rare 'substitutional inheritance' case highlights the complexities of familial disputes in estate distribution.
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Reported over 1 year ago
Male actor Jonathan Wong, winner of last year's Taipei Film Award Best Actor, was involved in a suspected drunk driving incident where he collided with a tour bus and was taken into custody. Scheduled to attend a jewelry event by the brand DAMIANI the next day, Wong's absence prompted the brand to urgently find a replacement guest. Prior to this, the brand had invited actress Guo Shuyao, whose attendance was canceled last minute due to controversies, leading to a series of unfortunate incidents with invited artists. Despite the chaos, the event will proceed as planned as the PR team works to find suitable replacements.
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Reported over 1 year ago
EV company Fisker (FSRN) has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, reporting assets between $500 million to $1 billion and liabilities ranging from $100 million to $500 million. The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) previously delisted Fisker due to its low stock price. The competitive EV landscape and Fisker's bankruptcy are discussed by Yahoo Finance's Morning Brief team in a video segment by Luke Carberry Mogan, highlighting challenges faced by electric vehicle startups.
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Reported over 1 year ago
A conflict over a priority seat occurred on Taipei's metro, where an elderly man attacked and verbally abused a young man who was sitting in the priority seat. The young man explained he was feeling unwell, but the elderly man demanded the seat, leading to a confrontation that escalated until other passengers intervened. The incident resulted in physical assault, prompting the young man to report to the police. The authorities reminded passengers that priority seats are not just for the elderly and urged empathy and rejection of violence.
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Reported over 1 year ago
Recently, an advertisement in Taipei's Nangang District thanking the late founder of Formosa Plastics, Wang Yung-ching, has caught the attention of passersby. It turns out that the renowned local general contracting company established by Wang Yung-ching, Formosa Engineering, has welcomed new shareholders who dub themselves as the 'Formosa Renovation Team.' The new team includes significant figures such as Dai Zhi-yi, a director of Fubon Financial Holding; Yan Zhi-yu, son of the chairman of CTBC Financial Holding; and Sun Zheng-qiang, chairman of the Otc Pun Party organizer, Yuding. This powerful team poses a challenge to the traditional conservative management style of the old Formosa team, currently actively seeking shares and powers of attorney, aiming to surpass competitors in the coming years and become a leading star in the industry.
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Reported over 1 year ago
Fishermen in Penghu witnessed a Chinese nuclear submarine, potentially the latest 096 Tang-class or the active 094A Jin-class strategic nuclear submarine, surfacing near the median line of the Taiwan Strait while fishing for small pipes. The fishermen's group emphasized that Taiwan Strait has always been a blurry zone between the two sides, with the submarine sighting occurring about 45 kilometers south of Kinmen's Loro Harbor and 125 kilometers west of Penghu's Modou Island. The incident raises concerns about the maritime boundary and tensions in the area.
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Reported over 1 year ago
The article discusses the rise of Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock due to its success in the AI hardware field, with its share price soaring from $14 to $131 alongside a $3.2 trillion market cap. It highlights the company's financial success, strong position in the generative AI market, but also mentions high valuation and competition risks from companies like AMD and Intel. The conclusion suggests holding Nvidia stock for the long run while considering taking profits due to the high valuation. The article warns investors of potential price corrections in the future.
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Reported over 1 year ago
Fantastic news! 'Slam Dunk THE FIRST SLAM DUNK' has landed exclusively on Disney+! The movie adaptation of the famous manga by Japanese artist Takehiko Inoue, 'Slam Dunk' has captivated fans with its youthfulness and passion. The film, focusing on point guard 'Ryoji Akagi,' showcases his untold story and the spirit of never giving up, providing a refreshing perspective for fans. The movie includes the classic 'Shohoku Battle,' fulfilling a long-standing desire of fans for this epic showdown after 26 years, evoking tears and emotions. The original Chinese voice cast returning adds to the nostalgia factor, making it a must-watch for fans on Disney+.
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Reported over 1 year ago
On June 18, 2024, during a legislative session, Nationalist Party Legislator Weng Xiaoling held up a map that included Mongolia called 'Qiu Hailin', questioning Defense Minister Gu Lixiong if it was part of the Republic of China territory. Premier Cho Jung-tae emphasized that the Republic of China recognized Mongolia's independence in 1946. Democratic Progressive Party Legislator Tsai Yi-yu criticized Weng Xiaoling's remarks on reclaiming Mongolia, highlighting the deep diplomatic ties between Taiwan and Mongolia.
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Reported over 1 year ago
On June 21, there will be a decisive vote on the bill for parliamentary empowerment in Taiwan, with the Executive Yuan proposing a 'reconsideration case'. Civic groups announced the Bluebird Action from 19th to 21st to return to parliament, but organizer Lai Zhongqiang accused police of suppressing their movements by allegedly pressuring them to dismantle the stage every night and facing high costs. While police claimed their actions were justified, they are collaborating to ensure events proceed smoothly. The showdown on the 21st will see Bluebirds against Blue Eagles in front of the Legislative Yuan, with tensions rising over perceived police interference.
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Reported over 1 year ago
TSMC announced the progress of repurchasing its own stocks for the first time, spending 279.35 million yuan to repurchase 296 shares at an average price of 943.76 yuan per share. With a total of 888 shares repurchased so far at 8.23 billion yuan, the execution rate is about 27.33%. TSMC aims to repurchase a total of 41.62 billion yuan of stocks, with 33.39 billion yuan still available for market investment. The company’s stock price reached a high of 950 yuan during the day and closed at 943 yuan, up over 2%.
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Reported over 1 year ago
American singer Justin Timberlake, age 43, known for winning 10 Grammy Awards and having a controversial relationship with Britney Spears, was arrested for DUI on June 18, 2024. Timberlake had previously faced criticism for his behavior while intoxicated and had publicly apologized for setting a bad example for his son. The incident occurred after having dinner with friends in New York, where he was stopped by police while driving back home and found to be under the influence of alcohol. Despite his ongoing tour, no response has been given by the organizers. This is not the first time Timberlake has faced backlash for his actions while drinking, indicating a pattern of behavior that has attracted negative attention in the past.
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Reported over 1 year ago
台北市內湖區金莊路發生車禍，藝人王柏傑駕車與遊覽車擦撞，警方發現他身上有酒氣，酒測值達0.44毫克，隨後依酒駕公共危險罪逮捕移送法辦。
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Reported over 1 year ago
After Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang announced the humanoid robot project, it sparked a hot investment trend in the robotics industry. Today, the stocks of Dongtai (4526), Bintai (3379), and the recent high-flyer Kunying (2365) all under 40 yuan, all hit the daily limit, closing at 25.9 yuan, 28.6 yuan, and 38.5 yuan, respectively. Dongtai, currently with orders totaling 3 billion yuan, is expected to significantly increase operational momentum in the second half of the year. Established in 1981, Bintai, a leader in domestic food and beverage machinery equipment, saw a 30% rise in its stock price since mid-May. Computer peripherals maker Kunying reported a record first-quarter revenue of 224 million yuan, with a year-on-year increase of 27.7%. Today it opened limit up at 38.5 yuan, demonstrating strong performance.
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Reported over 1 year ago
Two of Brazil’s largest money managers, JGP Asset Management and Ibiuna Investimentos, have shown confidence in Banco do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul SA by investing in its bonds after they dropped due to historic floods in the south of the country. Despite the risk posed by the natural disaster, the investors believe in the bank's financial stability and have seen the bond prices recover to pre-flood levels, expressing optimism in the bank's ability to weather the aftermath of the floods.
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Reported over 1 year ago
According to CTi News, on June 18, 2024, at 9:32 a.m., entertainer Wang Bojie was caught driving under the influence in Taipei. Wang was driving a MINI COOPER when he collided with a tour bus while attempting to turn into a parking lot on Jinzhuang Road in Neihu District. He was found to have a high alcohol level of 0.44mg/l and was arrested at the scene. Wang admitted to drinking the night before and was later escorted to the Shilin District Prosecutors Office. The incident was captured on video and made public in the evening.
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Reported over 1 year ago
Justin Timberlake, age 43, was arrested for DWI in Sag Harbor on New York's Long Island. He was set to be arraigned on at least one DWI-related charge the following morning, and was still in custody as reported on Tuesday morning. Timberlake, currently on his 'Forget Tomorrow' world tour, has not yet commented on the incident. This marks his first arrest, and comes amid his tour in support of his latest album 'Everything I Thought It Was.'
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Reported over 1 year ago
知名艺人王柏杰涉嫌酒驾，在台北内湖区金庄路和游览车发生碰撞，警方酒测显示呼气酒精高达0.44mg／l，被当场依犯罪现行逮捕移送士林地检署侦办。王柏杰此前曾因在忠孝钱柜打架被警方处理，如今再次酒驾事件将可能对其形象造成负面影响。
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Reported over 1 year ago
A BuzzFeed article showcases 25 amazing and mind-blowing pictures that include a wild peanut, a hat graveyard at the Hoover Dam, Mount St. Helens before and after eruption, vintage airplane seating, the inside of a quarter, a hummingbird egg next to an ostrich egg, the back of the Statue of Liberty, a penguin's skeleton, and unexpected surprises like Coca-Cola Freestyle machine interiors and French playing cards. The article also highlights unique features like vending machines on Mount Fuji and the effectiveness of helmets.
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Reported over 1 year ago
US stocks remained near record highs as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hovered close to all-time highs. Retail sales data for May showed a slower-than-expected increase, indicating consumer strain due to high interest rates and persistently stubborn inflation. This comes as tech stocks lead an AI-driven rally, with Wall Street banks raising their S&P targets and Fed officials signaling a potential rate cut in 2024. Apple discontinuing its buy now, pay later service and Lennar's margin outlook also influenced market sentiment.
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Reported over 1 year ago
Boeing's CEO Dave Calhoun will testify before a Senate panel to address safety and manufacturing issues concerning the company's aircraft. The hearing will focus on investigations into negligence and operational procedures within Boeing. Investors are keen to observe the outcomes of the hearing, as well as the impact on potential plane orders and market demand. The CEO will face questions about Boeing's culture and inspection processes. Analysts and shareholders are eager for insight on leadership succession and progress in addressing concerns within the company.
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Reported over 1 year ago
On June 18, 2024, fishermen in Penghu were surprised to see a PLA submarine surface near the Taiwan Strait while fishing in the early hours. They took photos that caused a stir, and it's revealed that the Ministry of National Defense has a rule where fishermen who capture images of mainland military vessels can receive a bonus of 30,000 NT dollars. The Navy has awarded 44,000 NT dollars in bonuses for 39 cases reported in the past five years, with the highest amount given in 2020 for 15 reported cases amounting to 16,000 NT dollars.
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