Reported about 1 year ago
29-year-old Bruna Alexandre, a table tennis player from Brazil, has been selected to compete in the Paris 2024 Olympics, making her the first Brazilian to participate in both the Olympics and Paralympics. Despite losing her right arm due to a blood clot at a young age, Alexandre has already won medals at the Rio 2016 Paralympics and Tokyo 2020. She is determined to become a Paralympic champion and uses other sports like skateboarding and futsal for training. The Olympic table tennis events are scheduled from July 27 to August 10, followed by the Paralympics starting on August 28.
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Reported about 1 year ago
YouTuber孫生是「反骨男孩」成員之一，最近在社群網站中表示對於現今網紅現象，提到「有實力的人才能走到最後」，指出能量差異，並認為時代更替是自然現象。孫生過去也曾經歷爭議，但近期分享自身成長與投資經驗，並呼籲努力持續向前。
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Reported about 1 year ago
The GameStop stock rally experienced double-digit losses, with GME ending Monday trading down 62% from its two-year high, causing related meme tokens like GME and KITTY to drop 25% and 10% respectively. Other meme tokens like DOGE, SHIB, and FLOKI also fell between 4% to 10%. The market volatility came after GameStop announced plans to sell more shares and reported a decline in quarterly sales, impacting investor confidence.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Journalist Hsu Yiwen reports on the rapid development of the green energy industry in Taiwan, focusing on the upcoming listing of Yun Leopard Energy. Host Huang Shicong of the 'Smart Financial Affairs' YouTube channel highlights the company's broad involvement in various green energy sectors and its strong financial performance. With Taiwan's increasing demand for green energy and the government's support for the industry's development, Yun Leopard Energy stands out as a leading player. However, Huang notes potential risks such as technological challenges and market competition, urging investors to consider these factors. The company's transition to the main board is set for June 19, offering growth potential for investors.
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Reported about 1 year ago
In Wind and Phoenix Together on June 11, 2024, former legislator Cai Zhengyuan stated that influencing the outcome of the U.S. election at this stage is not easy, as seen in the ongoing legal cases involving both sides, American voters are not buying it, and the impact may not be as significant as the TikTok incident.
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Reported about 1 year ago
台南市永康區發生了一起死亡車禍，一名年僅17歲的女高中生騎乘自行車返家途中不幸遭輾斃身亡。校方表達哀痛之情，將提前頒發畢業證書給這位學生。事發當時女學生正值端午節補習下課後前往家中，校方和同學們都為此驚訝和難過，將進行團體輔導。
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Reported about 1 year ago
Taiwan's McDonald's website was recently threatened with demands for $300,000 to prevent random poisoning in its various branches, leading the company to adjust its delivery processes and cooperate with authorities. The suspect, a top female graduate of National Taiwan University, admitted to the crime due to financial difficulties. The Taipei District Prosecutor's Office has filed charges for attempted extortion. The case, which occurred in March, involved malicious comments on the McDonald's website, with the suspect showing threatening behavior. Investigation traced the suspect, revealing surprising details about her background.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Jianguo Prosecutor's Office has been promoting prosecution reform since 2017, with recent revisions by the Justice Department allowing exceptions for the reappointment of second instance (third level) prosecutors. Jianguo Prosecutor's Office calls for strict control of the reappointment quotas and emphasizes the need to maintain rotation of prosecution personnel. The amendments aim to enhance fairness and professionalism in the system, preventing potential issues of favoritism or lack of accountability in reappointments.
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Reported about 1 year ago
A housewife vented online about her daughter, who, despite not excelling academically, was a well-behaved student. However, when the daughter got accepted into a private university, the husband opposed her further education, insisting she start working instead. The wife supports the daughter's desire to pursue higher education, leading to arguments on the verge of divorce. Netizens criticized the husband's stance, emphasizing the importance of university degrees in today's job market and supporting the daughter's aspirations. The wife expressed her frustration with her husband's opposition to their daughter's education choice.
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Reported about 1 year ago
一名世新大學畢業生在畢業照中與3位超正親姊合照，其中2人分別為女歌手和東森新聞台數位主播；照片中姊姊們寫着「以後靠你養了，姊姊們愛你」，引起網友熱議。大姊曾參加過歌唱節目並發行專輯，而三姊則是知名主播。畢業照一出，網友紛紛稱羨幸福的弟弟和姐姐們的高顏值，引發網路熱烈討論。
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Reported about 1 year ago
The well-known chain group-buying supermarket 'Honor Qing' in the south suddenly closed down without warning, with franchisees accusing the responsible person of malicious fraud and closure, including owing large amounts of money and goods, and planning to take legal action against them. Following the news of 'Honor Qing' closing maliciously, a certain branch in Kaohsiung quickly launched a clearance sale with all products discounted at 50% off, leading to a chaotic scene with many people rushing to grab discounted goods.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Yochi Precision was listed on May 9, 2024, but Chairman and CEO Chen Siming was absent due to a scandal involving an affair with a subordinate's wife. Chen allegedly used his power to bully the subordinate and force them to resign. During the listing ceremony, Chen did not show up, and an important subordinate, referred to as Male A, was blocked from entering the venue by security. Male A is said to be the victim in the affair with Chen's wife and was reportedly pressured to resign by Chen after the incident. The scandal has caused turmoil within the company, with Chen issuing a statement admitting to the affair and asking for privacy for the parties involved, although the identities were not explicitly disclosed.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 11, 2024, the Taiwan stock market experienced a high opening followed by a decline, ending at 21,792.12 points with a 66.26 point drop and increased trading volume reaching 501.529 billion NTD. Yang Ming (2609) led the top 5 stocks with 327,500 shares traded, while falling to the limit-down price at 74.7 NTD, sparking concerns among netizens about the container shipping industry's downturn. The global shortage of shipping containers due to the Red Sea crisis, along with UN Security Council's ceasefire resolution for Israel and Hamas affecting Gaze, caused the stocks of major container shipping companies to plummet.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On the first trading day after the Dragon Boat Festival, Taiwan's stock market broke through 22000 points but ended unsteadily at 21792, with foreign investors selling off 33.2 billion Taiwan dollars worth of stocks, causing instability. Domestic institutions also sold off, resulting in a total of 403.56 billion Taiwan dollars in selling pressure. Despite initially surging past 22000 points, driven by heavyweights like TSMC, the market later turned downwards and closed with a loss of 66.26 points, with a trading volume of 502.6 billion Taiwan dollars.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The Criminal Investigation Division of the Hualien County Police Department recently discovered illegal activities where mobile phone stores in Hualien and Ji'an areas were actually offering high-interest loans under the guise of installment payments. They would assist customers in applying for high-interest loans from financing companies, adding a 'profit' ranging from NT$6,000 to 10,000, then buy back the phones at a lower price after the loan was approved, resell them at a higher price, and leave customers burdened with high debts. Two suspects were detained, and the case will be investigated for fraud, usury, and forgery by the Hualien District Prosecutors Office.
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Reported about 1 year ago
A woman seeks advice from Dear Abby about her brother's difficult marriage to an alcoholic and abusive woman who is now forcing him to cut ties with his family. Dear Abby suggests that the brother may be an unwilling hostage in an abusive relationship and advises the woman to stay busy and count her blessings. Another reader asks if they should compensate a nonprofit group for a gifted piano after the group disbanded, and Dear Abby recommends following their conscience and discussing compensation if necessary.
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Reported about 1 year ago
在《誰是被害者：第2季》的媒體聯訪中，許瑋甯透露與張孝全的角色關係升格為情侶，但因張孝全有亞斯伯格症使溝通困難，導致劇中一場戲讓她生氣到直接下車，因為張孝全說了一句讓她氣到的「我以為我們很好」。此外，第二季還承載著角色之間的新挑戰和秘密，導演也表示這次的拍攝更具挑戰性。
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Reported about 1 year ago
A police car was hit in Neihu City on June 11, 2024, while officers surnamed Li and Xie were preparing to transport a wanted criminal. The suspect boarded the car and after sitting down, a SUV behind them collided, flipping the SUV onto the road and injuring the driver and two officers. The driver, surnamed Wu, suffered minor injuries, while the officers sustained neck injuries. The driver claimed to be frightened by insects, causing the collision. The details of the accident are still under investigation by the police. This incident adds to a recent string of accidents and crimes, including a fraudulent caregiving scheme leading to prostitution and a tragic accident involving a 17-year-old girl in Tainan.
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Reported about 1 year ago
According to CtiTV News, on June 11, 2024, around 9 a.m., a male surnamed Ruan from Mainland China drove a speedboat straight into the Tamsui River mouth in Taiwan, colliding with a ferry at the Tamsui Ferry Terminal. He was arrested at the Fisherman's Wharf by the Coast Guard Administration. Minister of Mainland Affairs Council, Katharine Chang, revealed that radar and systems were not malfunctioning; it was human error that led to the incident. Ruan, a former naval ship captain in the People's Liberation Army, caused the mishap. The Coast Guard Administration will hold a press conference at 2:30 p.m. to explain the situation further.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Regarding a Chinese boat entering northern waters, New Taipei City Mayor Hou Yu-ji believes that the coast guard and related units need to thoroughly review the incident. The incident involved a Chinese man driving a speedboat into the mouth of the Tamsui River on the morning of June 9, claiming he was 'seeking freedom.' Mayor Hou pointed out that the coast guard and national security frontline were completely unaware of the breach, emphasizing that national border security cannot tolerate any negligence or oversight, demanding a serious reflection and review. The incident has sparked concern as the Chinese speedboat directly entered into northern waters. Stay tuned for more updates on this development.
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Reported about 1 year ago
In the Qian episode on June 11, 2024, at 2:58 a.m., invited Associate Professor Tsai Bi-ming from the Department of Chinese Literature at National Taiwan University, a loyal believer of Zhuangzi, and a good friend introduced by Wu Ke-hsuan, gives their different insights on the hardest topic in life, love. They discuss how the answers to emotions and love can actually be found in Zhuangzi. They explore concepts like how to achieve the realm of 'able to be carefree in mind and free in body' and whether monogamy violates human nature. Breaking free from frameworks and transcending attachments, their conversation is dedicated to everyone navigating the waves of emotions in love. This is the debut episode of veteran media personality Chen Wen-tsai's first Taiwan online show, where she interacts with the audience. Every Wednesday at 11:30, 'Qian' helps you find solutions to life's difficulties and stories while keeping you updated on the channel.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Pingtung County's Jiadong Township held its first post-pandemic Dragon Boat Festival's Melon Stand event, with Guanghao company sponsoring funds and General Manager Wu Weibin leading his team to participate in the event. The event had been held in the township and in front of the Presidential Office's Ketagalan Boulevard before the COVID-19 pandemic, drawing enthusiastic participation and national attention. Reflecting the nostalgia for the past events, the Jiadong Township Office and Agricultural Association decided to organize it again this year. The event, after a 4-year hiatus, took place on June 10 with over 700 large watermelons lined up on the road in front of Kuanghui Temple, hosting activities like a watermelon eating contest and local product market, witnessing an unprecedented scale and crowd turnout. The township's mayor highlighted the hard work put in by local residents in watermelon cultivation and emphasized Jiadong's significant contribution to Taiwan's watermelon production. Additionally, he encouraged people to visit Jiadong for cultural attractions and to purchase high-quality agricultural products. Expressing gratitude to all the parties for support, the mayor especially thanked Guanghao company and Taiwan Sunshine Public Welfare Promotion Association for their sponsorship and assistance, enabling the successful organization of the event. The township also presented a certificate of appreciation to Guanghao company, with General Manager Wu Weibin representing the acceptance. During an interview, Wu Weibin stated that Guanghao Company, in line with government policies promoting renewable energy, has been dedicated to solar energy and energy storage system construction, setting up offices at project sites and hiring local residents to promote employment. He expressed happiness in participating in the meaningful Melon Stand event with the local community and reiterated the company's commitment to environmental sustainability and community welfare. Wu expressed gratitude for the local support and assistance, considering Jiadong as a second home. The company will continue to contribute to environmental sustainability and local community development. For the full article, click on the original link.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Chiayi's tallest skyscraper, the 33-story 'Chiayi Grand Hotel voco,' also featuring office floors, is set to open on June 27th, becoming the first voco brand hotel under the IHG hotel group in Taiwan. With an average room price of around NT$4,500, the adjacent office spaces in the building are now leasing at a new high of NT$1,270-1,420 per ping monthly, catering to a variety of clientele including families and groups with diverse room types available. The hotel, a transformation from the abandoned 'Jianan Skyscraper,' boasts spectacular views and modern amenities, contributing to Chiayi's upward trend in real estate and tourism.
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Reported about 1 year ago
東元電機與台灣西門子宣布合作生產24KV無六氟化硫(blue GIS)的潔淨氣體絕緣開關設備，以應對六氟化硫氣體(SF6)被禁用的趨勢。這款不含SF6氣體的設備有助台灣達到零碳永續目標，並提高供電品質、降低溫室氣體排放，促進國家永續發展。
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 11, 2024, at 2:55 am, according to SET News, reporter Yang Yanlin reported from Taipei that some people discovered that children's arcade games at an amusement park in Taipei displayed simplified Chinese characters. This surprised locals who expressed confusion, saying 'This is Taiwan!' Taipei Metro immediately requested the renting company to close the machines. After improvements are made and confirmed by the amusement park, they will be reopened. Some players posted pictures on social media showing the appearance of the simplified Chinese characters on the arcade machines, causing distress. Taipei Metro responded by ensuring that the games should primarily use traditional Chinese characters with English as secondary, guiding the operators accordingly.
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