Reported about 1 year ago
Taiwanese legislator Xu Qiaoxin was recently implicated in a fraud and money laundering case involving her aunt Liu Xiangjie and Liu's husband Du Bingcheng. Denying any connection to the case, Xu stated that she was also a victim. However, during a court hearing, Du unexpectedly revealed Xu's alleged involvement in submarine voiceprint cases, receiving kickbacks, and insider trading, claiming to have evidence. While these allegations are unrelated to the money laundering case, if prosecutors decide to investigate, Xu may find herself facing another legal storm.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The union representing dockworkers at East and Gulf Coast container ports has halted labor contract negotiations due to a conflict regarding automation, less than four months before the current six-year pact is set to expire. The International Longshoremen’s Association and the US Maritime Alliance have yet to reach an agreement covering about 45,000 dockworkers from Boston to Houston, amidst a backdrop of global shipping disruptions causing record-high ocean freight rates. The dispute originated from automated technology used by APM Terminals in Alabama, violating the current contract according to the union.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Starting today, the southwest wind will bring more moisture, prompting the entire Taiwan to be on the lookout for thunderstorms. Yesterday, due to the influence of the southwest wind, there were brief showers and thunderstorms in the central and southern regions, with Pingtung's Chaozhou experiencing short-duration heavy rain, reaching up to 74 mm. The weather will be hot and humid, with temperatures ranging from 32-35 degrees Celsius. The European model predicts rainfall distribution for the next 4 days, indicating the official arrival of summer as the Pacific high pressure extends westward by the end of June. Unstable weather with scattered thunderstorms is expected to last until the weekend, with the need to carry rain gear when heading outdoors.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Following the expansion of parliamentary powers, the People First Party's favorability ratings have dropped, leading to dissatisfaction and the labeling of being a puppet of the Kuomintang. In response, Ko Wen-je has ordered a review within the party. Speculations suggest that Ko is considering cutting ties with the Kuomintang and reaching out to the Democratic Progressive Party for potential cooperation, possibly through legislator Zhuang Rui-xiong. While Zhuang remains open to collaboration, Ko's actions indicate a desire to maintain distance from the Kuomintang and explore opportunities with the green camp. The situation highlights the shifting dynamics in Taiwan's political landscape amidst the recent parliamentary developments.
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Reported about 1 year ago
柯文哲近來聲勢不如以往，柯前幕僚認為除非他在台中宣戰，成為領頭人並爆擊藍鳥，否則難以成為政治主角。吳靜怡指出政治人物應選擇明晰的立場，以議題擴大知名度，並提出政黨應提前溝通好提案，以因應民調變化。國民黨和民進黨已開始在各地舉行國會改革說明會，展開地方組織攻防，而民眾黨需要更多活動以提高曝光率。
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Reported about 1 year ago
According to a weekly report, Nationalist Party legislator 徐巧芯’s husband, 杜秉澄, has accused her of involvement in illegal activities like submarine voiceprints, receiving kickbacks, and insider trading. An astrologer predicts that 徐巧芯 may face a major life turning point, as 杜秉澄’s revelations could lead to a legal storm. The astrologer highlights multiple astrological clashes indicating significant challenges and potential crisis that may result in a social death crisis for 徐巧芯.
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Reported about 1 year ago
國民黨立委徐巧芯最新發表聲明澄清前海軍顧問郭璽是她唯一有過接觸的潛艦業者，並否認涉入「潛艦聲紋不法案」、「收受回饋」、「內線交易」等指控，指詐騙犯杜秉澄不可信，歡迎檢調快速調查，並表示將對其提告，拒絕回應造謠與謊言，強調不給予回應以及拒絕接受訪問。
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 10, 2024, footage emerged of a truck transporting oversized 'continuous wall steel racks' on Taiwan's Route 64, a highway restricted for such vehicles, without any securing measures in place, risking a catastrophic accident. The video, captured by other road users, showed the truck speeding towards Wugu with the heavy load, breaching regulations that require nighttime transport on regular roads. Authorities have not yet responded to the incident, highlighting the serious danger posed by the unsecured cargo if a collision were to occur on the highway.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The debate on whether college students should work part-time has been a hot topic online. A student shared their dilemma of balancing part-time work and joining a club during their freshman year, leading to a busy schedule. As they prepare for their sophomore year, they are deliberating whether to continue working or use that time for studying, watching shows, or exercising. This post ignited a debate among students, with opinions split between the benefits of work experience for resumes and the suggestion to focus on gaining skills and certifications for future career advancement if financial pressure is not a concern.
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Reported about 1 year ago
During the WWDC event on June 10, 2024, Apple announced its move into the generative AI field by partnering with OpenAI to integrate ChatGPT into Siri. Elon Musk, former co-founder of OpenAI, immediately opposed this decision and vowed to ban all Apple products in his companies, stating concerns over security. Despite Apple's assurance of user data protection, Musk criticized their reliance on OpenAI and announced strict restrictions on Apple devices within his enterprises. Apple has not responded to Musk's criticism.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On the first workday after the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, commuters faced inconvenience as the YouBike system went down this morning at 7:51 am, only functioning again at 8:27 am. The Taipei City Transportation Bureau stated that this is the second shutdown within a month, with a penalty of NT$100,000 imposed on the operator, smiling bike company. The system error affected the YouBike 2.0 and YouBike 2.0E electric-assist bicycles, prompting commuters to use alternative transportation temporarily.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On the first workday after the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, commuters faced inconvenience as the YouBike system experienced a temporary shutdown this morning at 7:51 a.m., disrupting commuting routines. The Taipei City Department of Transportation promptly addressed the issue with the system restored at 8:27 a.m. The malfunction affected the YouBike 2.0 and YouBike 2.0E electric-assist bikes, advising users to opt for alternative transportation before normal service resumed. Despite the disruption, the system is now back in operation. Photo shows a YouBike station in Taipei's Xinyi District. Edited by Qin Yingwen.
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Reported about 1 year ago
In the post-Dragon Boat Festival period, weather expert Wu Shengyu predicts that this week will bring rainfall patterns influenced by southwestern winds, with occasional strong local showers but nothing to fear. Descending into the late Mei-Yu season, fronts are swinging north and south above Taiwan, causing short thunderstorms and rain in southern regions and spotty afternoon thunderstorms in mountainous and northern areas. Wu reassures the public that while occasional severe weather is possible, it's not as frightening as the media portrays. The Mei-Yu season is expected to conclude with no major disasters and a moderate amount of replenishing rainwater in reservoirs before summer brings rising temperatures and less rain.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 10, 2024, early in the morning, YouBike in Taipei encountered a major system malfunction, causing inconvenience for commuters. The malfunction affected not only Taipei but also other areas. Smiling Bike company responded that due to system abnormality, YouBike 2.0 and YouBike 2.0E electric-assist bikes were unable to provide rental services but the issue was being resolved. Taipei City Government's Transportation Bureau also addressed the situation on social media, recommending the use of alternative transportation and apologizing for the inconvenience.
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Reported about 1 year ago
范琪斐在臉書發千字文解釋近期與立院民眾黨團總召黃國昌在節目《斐姨所思》的剪輯及事後評論引發爭議一事，強調自己沒有惡意傷害黃國昌，只是為了讓節目順暢及讓觀眾更好了解，解釋著剪輯意圖。范琪斐也提到準備不足及觀眾反應，並表示節目的目的是促進溝通，不販賣仇恨，希望用更平和的方式帶動對議題的討論。
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Reported about 1 year ago
Following the end of the Dragon Boat Festival long weekend, commuters returning to work today in Taipei are facing a major malfunction of the YouBike system during peak commuting hours. This issue is not limited to Taipei alone, with the entire YouBike system nationwide experiencing abnormalities. The Taipei City Department of Transportation has advised commuters to consider using alternative transportation methods until the situation is resolved. The YouBike 2.0 and YouBike 2.0E electric-assist bikes are currently not available for rental services. Users are urged to bear with the inconvenience and opt for other transportation options.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
Apple CEO Tim Cook unveiled the highly anticipated artificial intelligence (AI) strategy during the annual developer conference at the company's headquarters in California on June 10, 2024. The strategy involves integrating various applications including Siri under 'Apple Intelligence', incorporating OpenAI's generative AI chat tool ChatGPT into devices, allowing Siri to interact with messages, emails, calendars, and third-party apps, adjusting its language and tone, with ChatGPT features to be added later in the year. Apple aims to provide free, privacy-focused AI services for its non-tech-savvy user base, distinguished from competitors like Microsoft and Google, despite receiving a lukewarm response from Wall Street post-event.
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Reported about 1 year ago
YouTuber 瑀熙宣布懷孕消息，透露備孕過程中遇到困難，子宮內膜過薄、多次驗孕不如意，但最終成功懷孕。她分享在備孕過程中的煎熬和期待，最終看到寶寶的超音波時感到幸福，表達對寶寶的期許。
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Reported about 1 year ago
今日，UConn男子籃球隊教練Dan Hurley拒絕了执教洛杉矶湖人队的机会，主持人Dan Wetzel、Ross Dellenger和SI的Pat Forde討論了這則消息。他們解釋了Hurley可能不適合離開東北前往西岸执教的原因，以及他在康涅狄格州一直留根的可能性。此外，他們分析了印第安納熱潮隊新秀Caitlin Clark被忽視而未能進入奧運女子籃球隊的新聞。他們解釋了進入奧運隊伍比許多人想象的更困難，並解釋了為什麼Clark可能會在下一屆奧運會被選中。
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Reported about 1 year ago
Huang Renxun's recent visit to Taiwan has caused a surge in interest among investors, with 43 Taiwanese supply chain partners showcased during a speech at National Taiwan University. The concept stocks related to Huang Renxun saw an influx of 18,3576 new shareholders in a week, with Hon Hai seeing the largest increase of 36,886 shareholders. The power of Huang Renxun's influence is evident in this rise of shareholders, with Hon Hai leading among the favorites, followed by Wistron and Inventec. The surge in 'Huang Fans' particularly focused on AI PC manufacturing stocks, with many trading under 50 NTD. Companies like Delta Electronics and Adlink Technology also saw significant increases in shareholders. Huang's impact was also observed in South Korea, where there was a notable shift in interests from Tesla to NVIDIA.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Tainan's Yu Zhi Wu Xuan Tan recently released a merging marriage poster of deities causing controversy due to using terms like 'merging marriage ceremony' and changing the name of Heavenly Empress to 'Mrs. Guan from Heaven'. However, the Wu Xuan Tan temple clarified that this 'merging ceremony' was an internal event based on the decree of the main deity and was just a simple incense offering, not an actual marriage ceremony. The misunderstanding led to apologies to the Matsu Temple and reassurances that such actions were not meant to mislead believers.
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Reported about 1 year ago
NVIDIA CEO Huang Renxun mentioned 43 Taiwanese stocks at a recent speech, and Hui You (5484) skyrocketed nearly 50% on the 6th day, leading to being listed on the Stock Exchange's 20 attention stocks once again on the 7th day. The stock opened with a limit-up, sparking online comments like 'Playing by themselves behind closed doors' and 'Choose the strongest.' Hui You closed at 41.4 yuan with a 6-day cumulative price increase of 49.77% and significant trading volume. The article also lists other stocks on the attention list like Creativity (3443) and many others. Readers are reminded to make independent judgments on the provided information. Huang Renxun's concept stock 'this one' gains attention for consecutive limit-up days and significant surges in price.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 10, 2024, the YouBike system in Taipei unexpectedly crashed, leaving many commuters unable to use the bikes and potentially late for work. This issue was not only limited to Taipei but also affected the YouBike 2.0 system in New Taipei City. The company behind YouBike, Smiling Bike, is currently investigating the situation. The Taipei City Transportation Department has acted on the matter, and the system has now resumed normal operation.
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Reported about 1 year ago
林俊宏於2024年6月10日下午9:31時，徐巧芯針對遭杜秉澄指控涉潛艦等不法發表聲明，否認指控並拒絕受訪。徐巧芯表示杜為詐騙犯，並強調將提告。她澄清對於指控的無根基，指出杜的公信力不足，並批評其造謠。徐巧芯澄清自己唯一認識的潛艦業者是郭璽，兩者對立，並表明將對杜提告以維護清白。
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Reported about 1 year ago
In response to Taiwan's rapidly approaching national quota for blackfin tuna catches, the Fisheries Agency announced a ban on blackfin tuna fishing starting from midnight on June 12 to prevent exceeding the quota and potential deduction for the following year. Despite efforts to inform fishermen about the quota status, a surge in catches led to the ban. The agency emphasized the importance of following fishing regulations to maintain blackfin tuna resources and industry development.
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