Reported 11 months ago
The US labor market added 272,000 nonfarm payroll jobs in May, surpassing economists' expectations of 180,000 new jobs, as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. However, the unemployment rate increased from 3.9% to 4%. The job gains indicate the difficulty the Federal Reserve faces in deciding on interest rate adjustments. Wages increased by 4.1% annually, but inflation concerns persist. Despite a strong employment report, the possibility of rate cuts in September has slightly decreased.
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Reported 11 months ago
Former All-Pro Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard is accused of sharing revenge porn and sending sexually explicit images and videos of a woman to her son after she refused to have an abortion, according to a court filing. Another lawsuit claims Howard shared explicit videos of an ex-partner, leading to further allegations. Howard, released by the Dolphins earlier this year, has been accused of disturbing behavior, including recording sex without consent and sharing intimate images without permission, sparking legal action and ongoing investigations.
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Reported 11 months ago
Valerie Loureda, also known as Lola Vice in WWE, shares her journey from MMA to professional wrestling, expressing admiration for crossover stars Ronda Rousey and Shayna Baszler. Loureda transitioned to NXT and highlighted the challenges and uniqueness she brings from her MMA background to the ring. Inspired by Rousey and Baszler, she aims to become a successful crossover athlete, acknowledging the difficulties of transitioning between the two sports.
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Reported 11 months ago
On June 6th at around 6 am, a male body was found floating in the Tamsui River at the Dunhuang Wharf in Taipei. The body had tape wrapped around the mouth and nose, leading to an unknown cause of death and identity. The police investigation revealed the deceased as a 56-year-old male surnamed Chen. Chen's last appearance was captured on surveillance camera heading towards the Hwazhong Bridge from the Guangfu Bridge in Zhonghe riverside. Items found on Chen's body included cigarettes, a lighter, cash, and a Porsche keychain, indicating possible financial struggles. Chen, originally from Nantou, had minimal contact with family after leaving home decades ago. The police urged the public to seek help rather than resorting to suicide, providing contact information for support.
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Reported 11 months ago
A consortium of private credit lenders provided debt financing for Bain Capital's $5.6 billion purchase of PowerSchool Holdings Inc., surpassing competing banks. Ares Management Corp., HPS Investment Partners, Blackstone Inc., Blue Owl Capital Inc., Sixth Street Partners, and Golub Capital were among the lenders. The transaction, also involving Vista Equity Partners and Onex Partners, is set to make PowerSchool a private company in the second half of 2024, with continuing minority investments from Vista Equity Partners and Onex Partners.
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Reported 11 months ago
A better-than-expected U.S. jobs report for May, revealing the addition of 272,000 new jobs and an increase in wages, challenges market expectations of a near-term interest-rate cut by the Federal Reserve. The report, which saw hourly earnings and year-on-year gains rise, makes it difficult for the Fed to consider rate cuts. The report's data impacts market reactions on stocks and Treasury notes, shifting bets on the timing of rate cuts highlighted by a decrease in the probability from the CME Group's FedWatch tool.
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Reported 11 months ago
The finalists for Utah's NHL team name have been announced following a fan vote, including options such as Blizzard, Hockey Club, Mammoth, Outlaws, Venom, and Yeti. With over 520,000 votes cast, the final phase of voting will run until June 20, after which the team will work on selecting a nickname, designing a logo, mascot, and colors. The team is set to debut in the 2024-25 season with jerseys featuring only 'UTAH' until the official branding is revealed in the 2025-26 season.
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Reported 11 months ago
In May, the US added 272,000 jobs, surpassing the 180,000 economists' expectation, with the unemployment rate rising to 4.0% from 3.9%. Average hourly earnings also exceeded expectations, increasing by 0.4% month-over-month and 4.1% year-over-year. Sectors like healthcare, government, leisure, hospitality, and professional services saw job growth. This data poses potential concerns for the Federal Reserve, particularly with the unemployment rate increase and labor force participation rate decrease.
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Reported 11 months ago
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Reported 11 months ago
美国股市今日稍有波动，重要就业报告显示就业增长强劲导致利率预期不确定。尽管周五股市表现平平，但三大指数仍录得周度涨幅。投资者预计未来数据将继续揭示经济走势，但劳工部报告显示一些经济部门过热，这对央行抗击通胀构成挑战，反映出加息预期偏高。5月非农就业数据显著超出预期，但失业率升至4.0%。
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Reported 11 months ago
GameStop意外公布第一季業績，並宣布股份出售計劃，引起最近『懷舊股票』影響者『Roaring Kitty』重新引發對該股票的興趣。這家電子遊戲零售商本預定在星期二報告季度業績，盈虧幅度收斂，而銷售則下跌29%多——這些結果與上月發佈的初步數字一致。該公司還宣布計劃通過所謂的『市場價格』出售7500萬股，此前宣布出售4500萬股，籌得9.334億美元。懷舊股票熱情在最近幾周重新燃起，因知名投資者『Roaring Kitty』在將近三年的休息之後再次出現在社交媒體上。
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
A 24-year-old man on the Taipei MRT suddenly became emotional upon seeing the word “China” on a woman's phone screen, shouting about the June 4th incident, and when bystanders intervened, he attacked them with an umbrella, causing injuries. Metro police and security arrived, subdued the man, and took him into custody. The incident occurred on the red line towards Daan from Tamsui, with the man shouting and brandishing an umbrella, only to be quickly subdued in five minutes. Taipei Metro emphasizes continued attention to passenger behavior to prevent further disruptions and minimize harm.
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Reported 11 months ago
雅虎財經的Josh Lipton與Palantir首席執行官Alex Karp進行了獨家專訪，討論了Palantir在戰場上的角色。Karp表示，這個國家專注於利用人工智慧在如何部署和理解戰場上獲得結構性優勢，而Palantir在這個領域扮演著關鍵的角色。
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
在NBA總決賽的第一場比賽中，波士頓塞爾蒂克隊採用了不同的策略，不是遏制超級巨星陸卡·東西奇的得分，而是遏止其他球员。塞爾蒂克隊幾乎完全採用1對1防守，依賴防守球星德里克·懷特、祖·霍利戈和全明星球员傑倫·布朗，然後在戰術中進行換防，而不是進行雙人防守，這勝利讓達拉斯沒有其他球员得分超過15分，而且是自1966年以來第三支(2010年後首支)在總決賽比賽中助攻少於10次的球隊。
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Reported 11 months ago
Palantir's CEO Alex Karp discussed the 2024 presidential election's impact on business, emphasizing that Palantir's business remains unaffected by the president. In terms of international conflicts, Karp highlighted the need for unity against adversaries, noting that they are collaborating against common targets, requiring a united front to counteract. The interview also touched on the changing landscape of defense spending and the importance of staying ahead in strategic capabilities amidst global tensions.
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Reported 11 months ago
Mexican inflation was lower than anticipated in May, potentially paving the way for an interest rate cut at the upcoming central bank meeting. Consumer prices rose 4.69% year-on-year, below the 4.82% median estimate. Core inflation, excluding volatile items, also decreased to 4.21%. After holding rates steady last month, the central bank noted it will evaluate the inflationary environment for possible rate adjustments. Analysts foresee a rate cut later in June with inflation expected to decline to 3% by late 2025 amidst current economic and political developments.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
Members of the BuzzFeed Community recently shared common experiences from the past that are now practically obsolete, ranging from diaper services and milk deliveries in glass bottles to having to provide full social security numbers for various activities. Other experiences included unique school practices, such as corporal punishment and bomb drills, as well as nostalgic memories like making homemade skateboards or swimming naked at the Y. These shared memories offer a glimpse into a bygone era that younger generations may never fully understand.
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Reported 11 months ago
Amidst criticisms and opposition, various political figures from the blue camp in Taiwan have stepped back from supporting the proposed three transportation laws for Eastern Taiwan. However, Zhao Shaokang has pushed against the tide, emphasizing the importance of investing in these laws even if it requires spending money for the sake of future development. He believes that neglecting the transportation infrastructure in Eastern Taiwan could hinder the growth of the tourism industry and overall regional development, urging for a broader and long-term perspective in national infrastructure planning to prevent further difficulties in the future due to escalating costs and potential delays. Zhao's stance stands out as support for the controversial proposal remains divided among politicians.
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Reported 11 months ago
行政院針對國會擴權法案提出覆議，國民黨立委王鴻薇嗆綠解散國會，點名朱立倫應有想法，但其他藍委則保持保留態度。根據政黨支持度，民進黨大勝，國會若改選，政黨版圖或將變天。倒閣議題引發藍綠交鋒，对此朱立倫不多談，其他藍委則呼籲冷靜，表態支持覆議案否決。立法院有權對閣揆提不信任案，若通過閣揆需辭職，必須陳請總統解散國會并重選。藍白聯手通過擴權法案後，藍營支持度下滑，綠營利用倒閣權展開反制。
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Reported 11 months ago
雲林麥寮去年10月發生的警匪槍戰中，橋頭派出所員警林俞宏受傷後仍開8槍抵抗歹徒，掩護所長林鈺家全身而退，但他的英勇行為造成的傷勢和犧牲卻在年度考績中被打成「乙等」，引起縣警局長李建民的質疑。現任局長表示將全力協助林俞宏提出救濟，重新檢討考績評定。
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Reported 11 months ago
An outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in cattle herds across nine states in the U.S. has raised worries among federal and state agencies, with three dairy farmworkers now diagnosed with the virus. While public health officials and veterinarians believe the risk to the public remains low, they are closely monitoring poultry and dairy farms for changes. The response involves various government agencies and organizations, aiming to curb the virus' spread and economic impact on farmers. Additional testing measures and biosecurity efforts are being implemented to prevent further transmission from infected cattle to poultry flocks and humans.
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Reported 11 months ago
這篇文章描述作者如何運用「家務之輪」來處理堆積已久的家務任務，如整理衣櫃、郵件堆積或清理閒置的空間。作者透過數位工具「Wheels of Names」的「轉輪」功能，讓她隨機挑選一項家務任務，進而成功完成處理。通過這種方法，作者擺脫了拖延的困擾，並在完成任務後感到了成就感。
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Reported 11 months ago
Great Britain's Katarina Johnson-Thompson is behind leader Nafissatou Thiam by 143 points in the heptathlon at the European Athletics Championships in Rome. Thiam leads with 2,186 points, followed by Noor Vidts, Sveva Gerevini, and Johnson-Thompson, who is tied with Jana Koscak. The competition continues with more events scheduled, including the shotput, 200m, long jump, javelin, and 800m.
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Reported 11 months ago
英伯特史塔恩Nvidia的股价将下跌约90%，但不用担心，因为公司将进行10对1的股票拆分。股票拆分并不会改变公司的基本估值，但一些人认为这可能是购买股票的理由之一。然而，投资者应该关注Nvidia的软件护城河的强度、创新速度以及AI芯片市场的规模。这些因素比股票拆分更加重要。
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Reported 11 months ago
Since the Domestic Violence Prevention Act was legislated in June 1998, designating June as the month for domestic violence prevention, urging everyone to take action and address this societal issue. Taitung County government has been actively working to build a safety net for domestic violence, aiming to enhance the coordination and collaboration among relevant units to effectively prevent and handle domestic violence incidents. Through various initiatives and services, including regular high-risk case network meetings and professional training for frontline personnel, the county government demonstrates its continuous concern and efforts towards combating domestic violence.
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