Reported about 1 year ago
In Taipei, a motorcyclist accused police of not informing him of the reasons for being pulled over and directly issuing fines for crossing the lanes while waiting at a red light, which was a violation of procedure. Within a short five-minute span, the motorcyclist received a second fine for crossing the double yellow lines but upon inspection, it was found that the enforcement had flaws and all fines were revoked. The police faced criticism for their behavior and lack of proper procedure in issuing fines.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Recently, actor Chen Shi-an shared an interesting encounter on social media where he met with local rap group Jiuyi Yi, but didn't recognize member Onion due to his successful weight loss. Chen expressed disbelief at not recognizing him, as Onion had lost over 10 kilograms in three months, dropping from 86kg to 60kg, and transformed into a stylish man. Chen humorously admitted his oversight and even mentioned they share a birthday, just 4 days apart, leading Onion to joke about avoiding a greeting out of fear Chen wouldn't recognize him.
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Reported about 1 year ago
華盛頓路透社報導，美國商務部周二表示，計劃授予火箭實驗室2390萬美元，以大幅提高在衛星和太空船中使用的化合物半導體生產水平。這一獎助的目的是增加火箭實驗室的化合物半導體生產產能，3年內將提高50%。此外，新墨西哥州已承諾向火箭實驗室提供價值2550萬美元的財政援助和激勵措施。火箭實驗室致力於生產高效、抗輻射化合物半導體太空級太陽能電池。
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Reported about 1 year ago
In Hualien, Taiwan, the police uncovered a phone communication company operating as a loan shark, offering installment payments for phones but actually providing excessive loans with exorbitant interest rates up to 72.6% per year. Victims were pressured to repay high interest weekly, leading some to borrow money from their bosses. The police raided the phone company, revealing the illegal practices and sending the operators for prosecution. The public is warned to be cautious of such traps and deceptive schemes when purchasing phones.
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Reported about 1 year ago
在蘋果宣布與 OpenAI 辦理 Siri 語音助手整合 ChatGPT 的合作協議後，Elon Musk 威脅將禁止 iPhone 和其他蘋果產品進入其公司，聲稱這次合作是「不可接受的安全破壞。」美國股市（^GSPC、^DJI、^IXIC）在聯準會為期兩天的政策會議展開時下跌，華爾街正在討論利率的未來走向。雅虎財經的熱門股票包括 Eli Lilly and Company（LLY）、Meta Platforms（META）和比特幣（BTC-USD）。今日的重要來賓包括：9:30 AM: 富蘭克林收益投資者首席投資官 Ed Perks，9:40 AM: 福特汽車副董事長兼首席財務官 John Lawler，10:00 AM: 美國銀行首席技術策略師 Paul Ciana，10:15 AM: 摩根大通私人銀行美國股票策略師 Abby Yoder，10:45 AM: Nuveen 市政部門主管 Dan Close。
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
Since cutting ties with Taiwan in March 2023, Honduras has had a strong impact on its shrimp farmers. The market report for May 2024 shows a sharp decline in Hong Kuo shrimp exports, resulting in a 55.8% decrease due to reduced exports to Taiwan. Taiwan has slipped to 4th place, accounting for only 15.7% of Hong Kuo's shrimp exports, with the top 3 being the EU, Mexico, and Central America. The delay in the China-Honduras Free Trade Agreement and lower pricing compared to Taiwan have led to difficulties for Hong Kuo shrimp farmers, causing them distress.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
A surprising shift is taking place on Wall Street as hedge funds are now increasingly adopting quantitative investment strategies (QIS) that they had previously criticized. These QIS tools, which enable quick and convenient exposure to popular systematic trades, have seen a boom with total notional exposures reaching $552 billion in December. Despite concerns about rigid execution and potential limited adjustments, hedge funds are leveraging QIS for efficiency and access to new asset classes, even as competition and challenges persist.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
FTNN news reported that in Taiwan's stock market on June 11, the TAIEX dropped 66.26 points to close at 21,792.12 points, a decrease of 0.30%. According to the stock exchange's chip movement disclosure, investment funds were net sellers today, with Evergreen's stock price closing at NT$197.5, a 9.4% drop, being sold off by investment funds for 10 consecutive days with over 8,000 shares sold; Yang Ming also hit the limit down at NT$74.7, with 5,000 shares sold by investment funds, ending its 3-day buying streak. Netizens commented on the situation, highlighting that 'Big Brother Shipping is high-handedly leaving the scene,' expressing relief that Evergreen managed to 'escape' the situation.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
基隆市長謝國樑在議會討論基隆市升格為直轄市議題時提出，以都會型態來看，北北基合併成為大的直轄市最合適；而基隆市和新北市合併可能是最容易的方式，不涉及台北市。他強調凝聚市民共識是重要的，正在評估是否舉行公投讓市民決定，以確定基隆市的升格方向。
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
美國進口的A1牛排醬被檢出含有一級致癌物環氧乙烷，超過122公斤已被退運銷毀，市面上的產品也緊急下架。不過出問題的醬料與台灣紅人A1醬無關，兩者原料、製造商都不同。醫師提醒環氧乙烷是一級致癌物，食用可能增加血癌風險。
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
美國小企業的信心和招聘計劃在五月份達到今年以來的最高水準，但一項調查顯示，即將舉行的美國總統大選也使不確定性達到近四年來的最高水平。NFIB表示，其小型企業樂觀指數上升了八成點至90.5上個月，這是自三月份跌至2012年12月以來的最低水平後連續第二個月上升。儘管有所增長，但這是指數連續第29個月低於50年來的98個平均水平。調查顯示，22%的擁有者報告說通脹是營運中最重要的問題，這一比例與四月份保持不變。
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
During his 14-day visit to Taiwan, Huang Jen-hsun, the founder and CEO of Nvidia, has been closely followed by the media with coverage of his every move, from meals, conversations to even small gestures, creating a sensation similar to a 'live broadcast.' Huang even playfully nicknamed a reporter 'Honey' due to the constant presence. The article also mentions a segment where guests can request songs, with Jolin Tsai's performance of 'Honey' being chosen. Stay tuned for more updates on this evolving story.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
香港影帝黃秋生與台灣影帝高捷難得合體，互相珍惜這段緣份。黃秋生近日在台灣活動更為頻繁，甚至擔任棒球比賽的開球嘉賓，讓高捷相當羨慕表示希望被邀請開球。兩位影帝一同出席遊戲活動，首次同台合作，彼此互相欽佩。除了影帝們的合體，25位啦啦隊女孩的現身也成為焦點，其中林襄因體重問題一直受關注。
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
周二，标普500和纳斯达克连续第二天创下收盘纪录新高，苹果股价上涨逾7%，为标普500和纳斯达克提供最大的助益。同时，投资者还在等待消费者价格数据和美联储政策公告。苹果在周一的年度开发者大会上推出新的人工智能功能，包括改进的Siri虚拟助手和更复杂任务。周五美国月度就业报告强于预期，市场已降低了对美联储在9月首次降息的预期。
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
A Chinese American food enthusiast shares Andrew Zimmern's favorite midnight snack, grilled toast with butter and anchovies, highlighting the umami flavor combination. The article provides a detailed recipe using sourdough bread, unsalted butter, and anchovies, making it a quick and satisfying snack or meal option for anchovy lovers looking to try a new dish.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
A large fire broke out in a tinplate paint factory in Xindian, New Taipei City, resulting in the dispatch of 35 fire trucks and 66 personnel to extinguish the fire. The entire Anye Street was closed off by the police. The fire was brought under control around 6:01 p.m., with authorities advising nearby residents to 'temporarily close doors and windows at home, and wear masks when going out.' The factory staff have all safely evacuated, and residents are warned not to gather around the scene to avoid hindering rescue efforts.
Source: YAHOO
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.
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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.
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