Reported about 1 year ago
On the morning of June 11, 2024, in Yongkang, Tainan, a fatal car accident occurred where a 17-year-old high school sophomore, who was working hard to excel academically, went to extra classes on the Dragon Boat Festival. On her way home in the afternoon, she encountered a cement truck making a turn, possibly in a blind spot, and tragically was crushed to death while biking.
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Reported about 1 year ago
A fire broke out this evening at a metal sheet painting factory in Xindian District, New Taipei City, causing thick smoke to billow. Taipei City Environmental Protection Bureau warned that the smoke may affect Wenshan District and advised residents to stay indoors. The fire has been brought under control, but reports of strange odors led authorities to enhance air quality monitoring and notify local residents to be cautious.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Deciding where to hold different investments, such as in an IRA, Roth IRA, or brokerage account, is crucial for maximizing returns. Tax treatment is a key consideration, with asset location playing a significant role in tax efficiency and after-tax returns. Capital gains and cash flows from investments are taxed differently, highlighting the importance of strategic placement in various account types. Dividends and interest-producing investments are generally better suited for tax-advantaged accounts like IRAs, while high-growth assets may be ideal for a Roth IRA. Brokerage accounts are best for tax-efficient investments to minimize taxable events and potentially utilize tax-loss harvesting. The goal is to allocate investments according to their tax implications and account characteristics to optimize overall portfolio performance.
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Reported about 1 year ago
A Taiwan University graduate in New Taipei City expressed dissatisfaction with McDonald's for making a wrong delivery in the past. She then left a threatening message on the company's official website customer service system, demanding a transfer of NT$300,000, or else she would 'randomly poison a store.' Concerned about potential harm to innocent people, the restaurant reported the incident promptly, leading to the swift arrest of the suspect by the Criminal Investigation Bureau. It was discovered that within five days, the suspect had sent six threatening letters.
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Reported about 1 year ago
TVBS News reported on June 11, 2024, that over the past five years, eight restaurants or banquet halls in Taichung have been acquired by property developers. These establishments all have an area exceeding 300 ping, with land prices surpassing one million per ping. Industry insiders attribute this trend to the benefits of prime urban locations, the simple ownership structure, existing buildings on the land which reduce reconstruction costs, and the additional rental income during the integration process, making large-scale restaurants an attractive target for property developers.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 11, 2024, at around 8:18 AM and 10 PM near Kaohsiung Arena, a brunch restaurant encountered a situation where a customer asked for help to call a taxi after finishing their meal. The staff requested the customer to wait outside, but the customer felt rushed and ended up angrily yelling at the entrance of the store, leaving a harsh review. The store then posted surveillance footage online to defend themselves, claiming the customer was unreasonable.
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Reported about 1 year ago
According to TVBS News Network, on June 11, 2024, at 8:18 a.m., Lin Qingxia, a Golden Horse Film Festival Best Actress, loved the 'Dongmen Xingji' dumplings. The founder passed away leaving behind an inheritance of 26 million. The daughter accused her mother of forging her father's signature to withdraw over 40 million. After a court trial in Taipei, the mother was sentenced to ten months for forgery and granted a three-year probation.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 11, 2024, senior broker Sun Derong was reported to have grazed a woman while driving through an alley in Neihu, then fled the scene, leading to the woman filing a lawsuit. Sun was investigated for hit-and-run but was not prosecuted. He responded by stating that there was no crucial evidence and the woman's statement had inconsistencies, ultimately choosing to settle the matter by spending money rather than going through the hassle of a court case.
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Reported about 1 year ago
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 11, 2024, TVBS News website reported that over 122kg of the US-imported 'A1 Steak Sauce' was found to contain a class 1 carcinogen, ethylene oxide, leading to a recall and destruction of all affected products. The sauce in question shares the same name as a Taiwanese-made 'Redman A1 Sauce,' causing confusion; however, the Taiwanese manufacturer of the sauce clarified that their product is completely safe as it uses different ingredients and is made by a different producer.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 11, 2024, in Changhua, a man surnamed Chen was sentenced to death twice for killing his cohabiting girlfriend and their 10-month-old twin boys three years ago. However, the case was retried by Taichung High Court, where the judge believed the man had shown remorse, leading to a new sentence of life imprisonment, much to the devastation of the victims' families.
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Reported about 1 year ago
TVBS News revealed on June 11, 2024, that a Chinese man who claimed to be a stowaway seeking freedom was discovered to be a retired PLA Navy Lieutenant Commander with past service as a ship captain. The Minister of National Defense, Chiu Kuo-cheng, expressed concerns of potential gray-zone provocations, urging heightened vigilance. In legal terms, unless violating national security laws, organizing, or stealing core technologies, severe penalties are unlikely. Taiwan's defense measures are being scrutinized given this incident, and strict monitoring is being emphasized to prevent similar breaches.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, leader of the far-right Brothers of Italy party, secured the most votes in the recent European Parliament elections, emerging as a key national leader in the expanding minority forces within the EU. Meloni, initially a Eurosceptic, shifted towards cooperation after receiving EU's 200 billion euro recovery funds during the pandemic. Ursula von der Leyen, head of the mainstream European People's Party, maintained the largest party status in the election but may need to collaborate with the surging far-right bloc in future legislation. French far-right National Rally gained the most seats in France, prompting President Macron to consider dissolution of parliament. National Rally leader Marine Le Pen aims to challenge for presidency if they win majority, facing off against Macron's party leader Jordan Bardella. Collaboration between Meloni and far-right Le Pen could impact EU's future integration, immigration, and energy transitions.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The popular chain group-buying supermarket 'Zunqing' in the Kaohsiung-Pingtung area has unexpectedly closed several branches at the beginning of this month, prompting allegations of malicious fraud and closure from several franchisees. To compensate for losses, they organized a half-price sale on all products, leading to customer rush. However, the headquarters issued a statement confirming poor management but denying fraud and debt accusations.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The article compares two major tobacco stocks, Philip Morris International (NYSE: PM) and British American Tobacco (NYSE: BTI), both known for their high dividends and stable business models. Philip Morris focuses on smoke-free products like IQOS and has seen strong growth, while British American Tobacco is transitioning to smoke-free products like Vuse vape and Velo oral nicotine pouch, showing potential for growth. Financially, Philip Morris has shown faster growth and margin expansion. However, British American Tobacco offers a higher dividend yield and lower valuation. Despite this, Philip Morris appears to be the better choice due to its stronger performance and focus on next-gen products.
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Reported about 1 year ago
A recent poster from Tainan's '玉旨武玄壇' claimed that the temple's deity, Guan Sheng Di Jun, intended to marry the Tianhou from '北汕尾鹿耳門天后宮', leading to discontent and a legal threat from the latter temple. The Tianhou Temple emphasized that they were unaware and did not authorize this 'marriage' announcement, condemning the act as damaging their reputation and stating their intent to take legal action against the other temple.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 11, 2024, at 8:13 am, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff confirmed that around 20 North Korean military personnel briefly crossed 50 meters into the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) between the two Koreas on June 9 around 12:30 pm. South Korean forces immediately broadcast warnings and carried out warning shots, leading the North Koreans to retreat. It was speculated that the North Korean personnel may have mistakenly crossed due to overgrown vegetation along the border. Tensions on the Korean Peninsula have been escalating, with North Korea sending propaganda balloons and South Korea responding in kind. South Korea also resumed border loudspeaker broadcasts aimed at North Korea. Experts suggest that the delay in reporting the border crossing incident by South Korea may be to prevent further deteriorating relations with North Korea.
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Reported about 1 year ago
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Reported about 1 year ago
保守党首相里希·苏纳克将减税政策置于保守党竞选纲领的核心，旨在与工党形成鲜明对比，并在7月4日大选前扭转他的政党在全国选举中的命运。提议包括削减国民保险工资税2个百分点等措施，以突出保守党是减税政党，工党将提高税收的主要信息。然而，苏纳克将面临来自自家阵营等指责，认为尽管标榜“大胆行动”，但纲领中却缺乏能改变选情的举措。
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Reported about 1 year ago
Alliance Medical Center in Healdsburg, California, turned on a new rooftop solar and battery storage system in response to the 2017 Tubbs Fire experience when power outages caused significant disruptions. The system, funded by Direct Relief's Power for Health initiative, ensures continuous power for clinical areas, electronic records, and medication refrigerators. The initiative aims to assist community health centers nationwide in preparing for power outages from extreme weather and grid issues to avoid financial losses and healthcare disruptions.
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Reported about 1 year ago
TVBS News reported on June 11, 2024, that hot and humid weather will persist this week with increasing instability and the onset of a hot weather pattern. Afternoon thunderstorms are expected due to the development of hot convective weather, primarily in the central and southern regions. Temperatures will soar, with highs in the mid-30s in the north and south, and reaching 33 degrees Celsius in central areas. The Central Weather Bureau predicts continued thunderstorms until relief arrives next Monday and Tuesday, transitioning back to typical summer weather with reduced rainfall and thunderstorms.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 11, 2024, 11 graduates from Lianjiang County Zhongshan National Middle School and Tangqi Elementary School in Beigan Township, Matsu, successfully completed an Ironman Triathlon challenge and received their certificates on the uninhabited island of 'Turtle Island' in Qibitou Village, marking the end of their marine curriculum. This 18-year tradition in Beigan was deemed meaningful by parents, with the challenge involving biking from the school's field, running to the beach, paddling a canoe to the island, and finally receiving graduation certificates from the principal on the rocky shore of Turtle Island amidst calm weather and cheers from parents and teachers, emphasizing the importance of marine education for Matsu students.
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Reported about 1 year ago
小7與桃園好農合作推出「水蜜桃牛奶霜淇淋」，配料包括當季新鮮拉拉山水蜜桃鮮榨果汁和瑞穗鮮奶。6月21日至6月23日有買一送一活動。另外，酷聖石與手遊怪物彈珠合作推出「芒果草莓冰淇淋」，7-ELEVEN更推出「CITY TEA水果冰沙楊枝甘露」。各種冰品優惠活動持續進行，讓消費者在高溫多雨的天氣享受消暑解熱的美味冰品。
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Reported about 1 year ago
Emmanuel Macron reassured that his role as French president will not be impacted by the outcome of legislative elections, responding to speculation of his resignation which led to a significant drop in French government bonds. Macron's statement came amidst reports of possible alliances between competing parties and the potential challenges he may face if his party loses control of the parliament, signaling concerns among investors and implications for France's economic plans and stability.
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Reported about 1 year ago
黃秋生在代言活動中透露自己因膽固醇和血壓問題，1年半前被醫生告知可能1年後就會死。黃秋生對自己的健康狀況很有信心，笑言已過了1年半還沒死。他目前正在為戲努力減重，並沒有享用美食。
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