Reported about 1 year ago
Art Basel, a globally renowned profit-making exhibition, recently opened in Switzerland with immersive art installations across the city, some inspired by immigrant experiences. Meanwhile, London launched an immersive exhibition featuring 'Paddington Bear,' a beloved children's book character who is revealed to be an illegal immigrant from Peru. The exhibition aimed to bring nostalgia to adults who grew up with the iconic bear. The art market, as per UBS Global Art Market Report, saw a sales increase post-pandemic, with art fairs like Art Basel playing a significant role in boosting artists' visibility and income.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
In the morning of June 11, 2024, in New Taipei City's Ruifang, the Three Diaoling Station, inaccessible by car, with a convenient pathway alongside the railway tracks, was recently posted with a notice that crossing it would incur a fine of over 10,000 NT dollars, up to 50,000 NT dollars. A resident, penalized for walking the path while being featured on a travel show, finds the area practically 'sealed off'. In response, a legislator plans to propose law amendments, with related agencies to conduct further examinations. Residents and visitors are troubled by the restricted access and potential fines.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
In a new video game promotion, Lin Xiang revealed that she had just undergone facial treatment in Korea and was still swollen. The event featured CPBL's 5 cheerleading teams, with 25 members performing together. Lin Xiang defended her friend Zhi Lin, whose baseball player boyfriend was accused of cheating, diverting attention from the scandal by emphasizing the importance of the game. Although Zhi Lin faced the media for the first time after the incident, Lin Xiang supported her, showcasing loyalty. Among the cheerleading teams, the absence of 'Taiwan Steel Wing Stars' was noted, with speculations that they might have landed another game endorsement. The event united 25 members for a spectacular and fiery dance performance, including new Korean members in CPBL's cheerleading squads, adding a fresh dynamic to the lineup.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
In the wake of tense cross-strait relations, Penghu Harbor Bureau launched a series of celebratory activities following the 120th anniversary of Dongyin Lighthouse, including the Penghu Cruise Festival in July, August, and September organized by Taiwan Navigation Co. and travel agencies. This event not only integrates local culture and cuisine but also offers a variety of activities such as stargazing, midnight movies, essential oil experiences, music parties, street performances, DIY arts and crafts, and more to enhance the travel experience. Yeh Hsieh-lung emphasized the responsibility of safeguarding navigation safety while addressing any security concerns regarding foreign ships near Taiwanese cruise vessels by collaborating with coast guard and military authorities.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
The 2024 COMPUTEX International Exhibition saw the successful conclusion of the event with a focus on smart education technology. HiTeach, a smart education software solution by WebAction Information, showcased its new Generative AI feature at the exhibition, attracting international buyers and customers from over 10 countries. HiTeach's collaboration with AI GPT provides advanced teaching tools like AI grading, automatic question generation, and customizable instruction sets, empowering teachers to efficiently prepare lessons, conduct assessments, and analyze student performance. The comprehensive and innovative HiTeach platform demonstrates Taiwan's leadership in educational technology and its ability to meet global demands.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
張孝全出席《誰是被害者：第2季》媒體聯訪時對老友蘇慧倫開玩笑，逗樂表示被5歲兒子不停話癆影響著放鬆與講話多了；張孝全飾演李沐爸爸，笑言兒子總是講話分享，甚至講到沒話講一直亂掰，令人非常煩惱。蘇慧倫因角色轉變再度當演員，拍戲後笑言去度假解壓。蘇慧倫開拍前咨詢真正法醫曾嚇到，劇中驚悚命案也讓張孝全差點嘔吐，影集於6月21日全球上線。
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
As GameStop's price fluctuates, 'Roaring Kitty,' also known as Keith Gill, faces a ticking clock to lock in gains on his options position. The value of Gill's GameStop options holding fluctuated, briefly dipping into the red before rising as the stock surged. Gill, a key figure in the meme-stock phenomenon, previously disclosed holding 120,000 GameStop June 21 call options, which have experienced significant valuation changes. The contracts are set to expire on June 21, and with their value affected by time decay, Gill may need to act soon to realize gains.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
Sport influencer Huang Yaqi, also known as 'Eva,' had a close call on June 11 at 7:19 am when her bicycle was grazed by a truck on the Beiyi Highway. Fortunately, she avoided being dragged under the truck, although the truck fled the scene leaving Eva and her friend stranded. Eva, who has a sunny image and a large following on social media, shared a video of the incident where a truck passing too closely hooked her clothing, causing her to fall with her bike. The driver did not stop, and Eva, shaken but grateful to be unharmed, reported the accident and sought medical attention for minor injuries.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
Lin Yiting, representing the graduating class of Taipei's private Dongshan High School, delivered a remarkable 5-minute speech that quickly went viral online, amassing 1.12 million views in just 2 days. Even the teachers in attendance were moved to tears, with one describing it as the best graduation speech they've ever heard, especially praising the encouragement to pursue dreams. Lin's humorous and engaging approach deviated from traditional graduation speech frameworks, captivating the audience with laughter. His message of embracing failure as a stepping stone and following aspirations resonated with many, including teachers, who commended his unique style.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
During the graduation ceremony of Dongshan High School on June 11, 2024, student Lin Yiting delivered a speech that garnered praise from viewers. The video, uploaded by Crazy Richard gto on Facebook, has already exceeded a million views in 2 days, with netizens commending it as the best graduation speech heard. Lin Yiting's impactful speech touched on the experiences of high school life, transitioning into adulthood, and encouraging fellow students to bravely pursue their dreams without fear of failure.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
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Reported about 1 year ago
Wang Yichuan, the executive director of the DPP Policy Committee, sparked controversy by suggesting on a TV program that mobile signal analysis could be used to gather information on crowds outside the Legislative Yuan. The Taipei District Prosecutors Office summoned Wang Yichuan as a witness to explain the matter, citing violations of the Communication Security and Protection Act and the Personal Information Protection Act. The NCC initiated an administrative investigation, while major telecom companies in Taiwan vowed to abide by privacy laws and denied any wrongdoing in relation to Wang's statements.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
The Ministry of Transportation in Taiwan announced amendments to the Road Traffic Safety Regulations, including the issuance of short-term driver's licenses ranging from 1 to 6 years for those previously disqualified from driving, requiring safety courses and settling fines. High-risk drivers will have to renew based on their violation severity, with the changes expected to be completed in July and implemented three months later. Drivers with existing licenses must apply for a renewal within 1 month before or after expiration, with a 6-year observation period established to ensure compliance and correction of driving violations.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
A vice station master at the Taiwan Railways Administration's Chaozhou Station, surnamed Qiu, posted a photo of himself raising a gun, frightening netizens. While the TRA stated that this incident falls under the employee's personal behavior, they will respect the judicial investigation results and cooperate with subsequent actions. The vice station master's act of sharing videos and photos on personal YouTube channel and engaging with netizens is considered personal behavior. The incident stirred controversy online, with opinions divided on the vice station master's actions and the appropriateness of his behavior.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
The weather in the coming week will be unstable, with a relatively high chance of rain in central and southern regions of Taiwan. Showers and thunderstorms are expected in various areas, with a reminder for people to bring umbrellas when heading outdoors. The influence of southwest winds will bring intermittent showers and thunderstorms in the south from the 12th to the 15th, with a possibility of heavy rain in some areas. The weather will remain unsettled with scattered showers and thunderstorms mainly in the afternoons until the 18th.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
A factory in Anye Street, Xindian District, New Taipei City caught fire around 5 p.m. on June 11, 2024, with smoke billowing out even after it was controlled by around 6 p.m. The New Taipei City Government advised nearby residents to keep windows closed and wear masks when going outside. The fire, which saw thick smoke rising, prompted a large emergency response, with 56 fire vehicles and 137 firefighters dispatched. By around 6 p.m., the fire was under control and there were no injuries reported, but smoke remained in the area. The responsible editor is Yu Weinin.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
孫生是反骨男孩成員之一的YouTuber，最近在社群上表示現在的網紅多到像夏天的小強一樣多，但認為只有真正有實力的人才能持續走下去，並強調喜歡表演與只為流量而表演之間的差別。他的言論引起網友共鳴，並展開討論。除了在網路上有知名度外，孫生更是發展出斜槓人生，最近更與友人共同開設了人生中第一間玩具店。
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
已故男星黃鴻升（小鬼）的前女友峮峮近日與好友KID和何如芸一起錄製節目，到月老廟求籤時籤詩指出「意中人走了」，讓峮峮紅了眼眶。節目中還透露了峮峮過去傳出緋聞的內幕，讓大家相當感動。
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
根據證交所公布籌碼動向觀察，群益台灣精選高息基金（00919）將在明日完成換股調整，投信今日買超前十大個股，其中有6檔是00919的新增成分股，其中以長榮航買最多，買超4.9萬張。除00919外，其他新增成分股還包括國票金、群益證、國產、京城銀和至上，共有30檔成分股。
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
The oldest U.S. bank, Bank of New York Mellon Corp., founded by Alexander Hamilton, is undergoing a rebranding to embrace the new moniker BNY. With $48.8 trillion in assets, the bank is broadening its image to include other services like markets, wealth, and investment management. CEO Robin Vince's strategic initiatives aim for growth in areas such as real-time payments and AI, focusing on market and wealth services as key drivers of profitability and expansion, with stock performing well in 2024. The bank's first rebranding since becoming BNY Mellon 17 years ago includes a new teal arrow logo and renamed divisions like BNY Investments and BNY Wealth. The legal name will remain The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
Travel experts suggest that while there are valid reasons for passengers to request seat swaps on planes, everyone has the right to decline. Caution is advised in case of such requests, and it's recommended to be polite but firm in response. Planning ahead and involving flight attendants if needed can help handle such situations effectively to ensure a smooth flight experience for all passengers.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
To strengthen the protection of non-typical laborers' rights, the Ministry of Labor announced a consensus with the Ministry of Economic Affairs on June 11, 2024, to add new requirements for the inspection of domestic applications for outward investments by listed companies. This includes commitments towards dispatched and contracted employees, understanding their labor compliance, ensuring legal working conditions during the contract period, and disclosing the execution situation in annual and sustainability reports. This initiative aims to protect the rights of the 590,000 dispatched workers and ensure compliance with labor laws by companies engaging in foreign investments.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
Known as the 'rebellious boy,' Sun Sheng, with his lively and humorous personality, has been active in creating YouTube videos and sharing daily life on social media. Recently, he sparked discussion by expressing his feelings about the abundance of internet celebrities, comparing them to cockroaches, implying that only those with real skills can truly succeed. This has resonated with many netizens, who agree that talent is key in the ever-growing world of online fame.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
Weekly King CTWANT | Lin Yanjun June 12, 2024, 2:59 AM Possible early signs of dementia, such as memory loss, have been revealed. A female patient with symptoms like dizziness and poor memory was diagnosed by a doctor with mild cognitive impairment. Nutrition and functional medicine expert, Dr. Liu Boren, emphasized the importance of proper care, as about 20% of individuals with these symptoms may develop dementia in 5 to 10 years. The early signs of dementia listed by Dr. Liu Boren include memory issues, decline in speech, changes in personality, getting lost, delusions, abnormal behavior, visual hallucinations, sleep disorders, eating problems, and decreased daily living skills. Dr. Liu Boren suggests utilizing blood tests for predicting brain degenerative substances to assess the risk of Alzheimer's disease, with a focus on proactive brain care to reverse potential risks early on.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
Reuben Gregg Brewer from The Motley Fool discusses Agree Realty (NYSE: ADC), a large net lease REIT with a 4.9% dividend yield that's down 20% from its highs. Despite the price drop, the high dividend yield and long-term growth potential make it an attractive investment. The decline is attributed to rising interest rates affecting REIT costs, not the company's performance. With a strong track record of dividend growth and continued property acquisitions, Agree Realty remains a promising investment option for those focused on dividend growth.
Source: YAHOO