Reported 11 months ago
A woman is seeking advice from Dear Abby after her niece informed her that her deceased sister never liked her, causing a rift in the family. The woman is now not allowed to see her niece's children or even her own mother when they are around. Dear Abby advises her to talk to her mother and address the situation to prevent further estrangement and hurt. In another segment, a woman reconnects with an old high school flame online, leading to feelings of temptation and dissatisfaction in her marriage. Dear Abby advises her to end the online romance and focus on her current relationship to prevent harm. Additionally, advice is offered on dealing with unequal contributions to workplace potlucks.
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Reported 11 months ago
British personal computer maker Raspberry Pi is anticipated to set the price of its London IPO at the top of its range, potentially raising around £179 million ($229 million) at £2.80 per share. The deal is oversubscribed and includes commitments from cornerstone investors, marking a significant IPO for London which has lagged behind this year's IPO resurgence in Europe. Raspberry Pi's IPO is set to be the largest in London since February and provides hope for tech listings in the financial hub, contrasting with big-ticket listings in other European countries this year.
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Reported 11 months ago
藝人唐治平拒絕認領母親遺體，白雲表示願意幫忙處理後事，同時指出情況特殊，從事多年殯葬業的他認為唐治平的舉動罕見，認為死者為大，通常長輩逝世後都會被親屬認領。相當心疼唐治平目前的處境。
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Reported 11 months ago
In response to post-0403 Hualien earthquake recovery efforts, the Ministry of Culture has introduced Hualien-exclusive cultural vouchers with bonus points, starting with 1200 points available for collection from the 8th. Many art and cultural consumption businesses in Hualien have also launched additional promotions to attract tourists and stimulate spending. These vouchers can be used for various activities within Hualien and are distributed to eligible individuals aged 16 to 22. Businesses have until December 31st to apply for these vouchers, ensuring a strengthened local economy and promoting tourism.
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Reported 11 months ago
Money managers of India's top mutual funds, overseeing around $120 billion of equity assets, are now favoring shares of large firms with strong fundamentals following the recent election upset. Managers are turning wary of small-caps and overheated sectors like industrials, defense, and state-run companies, leaning towards larger companies trading at attractive valuations. Despite the initial market turbulence, stocks seen as fairly valued and less prone to sudden downturns are gaining favor among money managers.
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Reported 11 months ago
百萬YouTuber蔡阿嘎突然宣布解雇任職10多年團隊成員蘿拉，指她不法行為影響公司，引發同業出面揭露指控，表示蘿拉早已被列入拒絕往來名單，被形容為「業界毒瘤」。蔡阿嘎工作室發聲明表示蘿拉的行為違反公司政策，遭到解雇，讓眾人震驚。
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Reported 11 months ago
Hong Kong is expected to announce plans to allow trading in severe weather conditions starting in September, ending a long-standing practice of shutting down the stock market during typhoons and heavy rainstorms. The move aims to align with other global financial centers and strengthen Hong Kong's position as an international financial hub. The framework, subject to finalization and potential changes, is part of efforts to enhance trading accessibility and competitiveness while maintaining safety measures.
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Reported 11 months ago
According to a post on the PTT forum, influenced by Japanese dramas, a netizen used to think it was common to say 'good job' to colleagues when leaving work, but upon entering the workforce, they discovered that most colleagues would quietly leave the office without saying goodbye. This sparked curiosity about other netizens' experiences with some stating that it depends on the company's atmosphere and relationship with colleagues, while others sharing that they usually greet colleagues when arriving and saying goodbye when leaving work.
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Reported 11 months ago
印度外匯儲備上週增至記錄高的6515億美元，外資在摩根大通公司旗艦新興市場債券指數納入之前湧入其債券。印度儲備銀行行長達斯在周五宣布最新貨幣政策決定時提到的數字，比前一周增加48億美元，彭博計算顯示。全球投資者在華爾街銀行指數變更於6月28日生效之前將資金注入印度債券，印度儲備銀行試圖通過干預貨幣市場來壓制盧比的波動。
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Reported 11 months ago
彭博社报道，Bundesbank预计德国经济2024年将缓慢增长，并在未来几年实现更强劲增长。该机构周五发布的最新预测显示，德国实际国内生产总值今年将增长0.3％，较去年12月的预测略有下调。然后，产出增长将加速，2025年将扩张1.1％，2026年将增长1.4％。Bundesbank主席Joachim Nagel称：“德国经济正在摆脱经济疲软时期。”他指出，私人消费逐渐增长，出口业务预计将从下半年开始改善。
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Reported 11 months ago
A group of US lawmakers, as reported by the Wall Street Journal, urged the immediate addition of Chinese battery companies CATL and Gotion High Tech to an import ban list over alleged ties to forced labor in their supply chains, particularly related to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act. Gotion denied the allegations, emphasizing their partner selection processes, while the list aims to restrict goods from regions associated with minority genocide in China. Ford, Volkswagen, and CATL have not yet responded to requests for comments.
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Reported 11 months ago
The African National Congress in South Africa is aiming to establish a government of national unity involving various rivals, reminiscent of when Nelson Mandela first came into power. After losing its parliamentary majority for the first time since the end of apartheid, the ANC is seeking coalition partners such as the Democratic Alliance, Economic Freedom Fighters, or uMkhonto weSizwe Party to retain power. Details of the proposed coalition, including how it will function and the involvement of various parties, are yet to be determined.
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Reported 11 months ago
The Boston Celtics secured a commanding 107-89 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in game one of the NBA Finals, with Jaylen Brown leading the way with 22 points. Despite a strong effort from Mavericks' Luka Doncic, who scored 30 points, the Celtics' defensive prowess and balanced scoring proved too much. The Celtics aim to claim their 18th NBA title, setting a record if achieved. Game two will be hosted by Boston, as they look to capitalize on their strong start.
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Reported 11 months ago
德国正在考虑购买由美国国防巨头洛克希德·马丁公司制造的8架额外的F-35战斗机，一位军方消息人士周五向路透社透露，在其已订购的35架飞机之外。柏林正在研究此类购买的成本，这种隐形飞机被认为是最先进的战斗机。这些飞机配备了先进的传感器等设备，洛克希德表示几乎不可能通过雷达追踪它们。飞机将取代老化的Tornado喷气式飞机，这是唯一一架能携带贮存在德国的美国核弹的德国飞机。德国空军自1980年代以来一直在驾驶Tornado，柏林计划在2025年至2030年之间淘汰它。F-35将于2027年驻扎在布歇尔附近的一个空军基地，也可能携带美国核武器。第一批8架F-35定于2026年交付，并将驻扎在美国进行飞行员培训。总理奥拉夫·肖尔茨在2022年2月27日宣布了所谓的“Zeitenwende”，一个更有力的外交政策新时代，支持更多的军费开支，此前俄罗斯入侵乌克兰。作为Zeitenwende的一部分，也是为了重新将军备恢复到冷战结束后几十年的缺失状况，德国设立了一个价值1000亿欧元的专项基金用于购买现代武器，并承诺从2024年起至少花费国民生产总值的2%用于国防。购买F-35是该基金被调用的第一个重大国防项目。不过，目前尚不清楚第二批战机将如何支付。专项基金中的资金已几乎全部分配完毕，国防部长鲍里斯·皮斯托里乌斯在当前的预算谈判中未能获得对2025年正常国防预算的提高。他辩称，德国军方很快将需要更多资金，否则投资将停滞不前，因为几乎没有资金用于投资。
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Reported 11 months ago
最近有網友感嘆自己以前一個月可以去電影院3到5次，但現在看到假日晚上的觀影人數驟減。討論中指出可能是因為大家習慣轉變與影片題材不吸引人，或受到串流平台影響。有人認為串流影響深遠，方便性使越來越少人前往電影院，但亦有人表示依舊愛好在院線觀影。討論中也觸及好萊塢編劇品質、主題吸引力等議題。
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Reported 11 months ago
European banking executives at a fintech conference in Amsterdam highlighted the increasing dependence of banks on major U.S. tech companies for artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, posing new risks for the industry. The excitement around AI in financial services has grown significantly, with ING's chief analytics officer mentioning the need for Big Tech companies due to the immense computing power required for AI development. Concerns were raised about potential vendor lock-in and regulatory issues as banks explore leveraging cloud computing and AI technologies provided by tech giants like Microsoft, Google, IBM, and Amazon.
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Reported 11 months ago
German industrial output unexpectedly dropped for a second consecutive month in April, suggesting a slow beginning to the quarter for Europe's largest economy. The 0.1% decrease in production follows a 0.4% decline the previous month, contrary to analysts' expectations of an increase. This decline comes after a report showing factory orders also unexpectedly fell by 0.2% in April. Despite an initial expansion at the beginning of 2024, Germany's economy is predicted to gradually rebound this year, with manufacturing showing slow improvement alongside growth in consumption and services. The Bundesbank forecasts a slight increase in economic output in the second quarter, supported by lower interest rates set by the European Central Bank.
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Reported 11 months ago
政院針對三讀通過的「國會改革法案」提出覆議，引發藍白陣營批評，但卓榮泰在立法院備詢時表示政院目前仍積極努力，強調仍有努力空間，並嗆黃國昌說他說謊。面對在野黨的強烈反擊，卓榮泰也與民進黨籍立委共襄盛舉，表示未來立法院與行政院將合作。
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Reported 11 months ago
Huang Jianhao criticized the peculiar process design outlined in the constitution for appointing a new premier after a no-confidence motion. The opposition party hopes the Executive Yuan does not rush the motion and that the premier takes political responsibility for proposing the motion. The Legislative Yuan, however, may face another voting battle regarding the motion, as the ruling party calls on opposition lawmakers to support it. Despite concerns that the motion may not pass, Premier Su Zhenchang is unlikely to resign, as even if the motion fails, President Lai Ching might re-nominate Su. The situation may strain government dynamics. A Nationalist Party legislator mentioned the constitutional design being perplexing, with the president able to dissolve parliament if a motion of no-confidence is initiated by the Legislative Yuan, yet maintaining the authority to reappoint the premier post-new elections, highlighting the skewed political mechanism.
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Reported 11 months ago
The South African rand saw a 0.5% increase to 18.8883 per dollar following the African National Congress's announcement of forming a government of national unity after losing its parliamentary majority. While the proposal initially calmed market nerves, the rising cost of hedging against rand declines suggests lingering uncertainty. President Cyril Ramaphosa mentioned engagements with various political parties, including the Democratic Alliance and the Economic Freedom Fighters, aiming to isolate those inciting chaos. Analysts like Barclays' Michael Kafe expressed concerns over potential internal disputes and social unrest with the formation of a unity government.
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Reported 11 months ago
The political conflict between the ruling and opposition parties in Taiwan continues with disputes over newly proposed issues like abolishing the Examination Yuan and the Fiscal Discipline Act, following the recent passage of parliamentary reform bills. The root cause lies in the confusion of roles between the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and the largest party, the Kuomintang (KMT), with the KMT mistakenly acting like the ruling party. However, both sides are perceived to be focused on political maneuvers rather than substantial policy changes, leading to a stagnant political landscape and a disconnect with the public.
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Reported 11 months ago
Economic Affairs Minister Kuo Chih-Hui recently proposed extending the service lives of Nuke 2 and Nuke 3 by 20 to 30 years if the law is amended, prompting criticism from KMT legislator Lai Shih-Pao for lacking a corresponding bill. DPP Legislative Yuan Caucus Secretary-General Wu Su-Yao reiterated today that the DPP's stance on realizing a non-nuclear homeland through action and goals remains unchanged, representing a consistent high-level consensus between the executive and legislative branches. Wu emphasized the importance of ensuring stable power supply before 2030, continuing the development of diverse green energy, and maintaining the goal of a non-nuclear homeland in law implementation.
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Reported 11 months ago
根據路透社的一項調查，由於資本支出數字的提升，預計日本經濟在1月至3月份的萎縮速度可能比最初報告的稍微緩慢一些，儘管風險繼續籠罩前景。經濟學家預期這一季度將恢復增長，受到稅收減免和工資上漲的支持，但由於日元走弱導致進口成本上升，導致消費受到壓縮，同時一些汽車製造商的中斷也可能會施壓。預計6月12日日本銀行公布的獨立數據將顯示企業物價指數，即衡量公司互相收取的商品價格，可能在5月同比上漲2.0%，環比增長0.4%。
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Reported 11 months ago
A recent Associated Press analysis revealed a significant increase in the number of publicly-traded 'zombie' companies worldwide, reaching nearly 7,000, with 2,000 in the U.S. These firms are burdened with debt, struggling to pay loan interest. As about $1.1 trillion is due for repayment by zombies through the year-end, potential impacts on the economy and concerns arise. The growing number of bankruptcies and closures could affect over 130 million employees globally, highlighting the risks posed by these companies to the financial system.
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Reported 11 months ago
歐洲央行官員對進一步降息持謹慎態度，工資增加壓力持續，一名官員甚至提出可能不會再有進一步舉措。G7中央銀行之一的降息決定是這一行動的第二階段，讓歐洲央行對下一步舉措感到猶豫。部分官員憂慮在7月第二次降息，甚至質疑此舉是否明智。
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