Reported 11 months ago
Tokyo City Hall is working on a dating app called “Tokyo Futari Story” to create more couples in Japan, where being single is becoming more common. The initiative aims to combat the declining marriage and birth rates seen in the country, with plans to launch the app accessible via phones or the web later this year. The app may require identity confirmation and other details, such as income proof and readiness for marriage, although specifics are still being finalized. Alongside this effort, the Japanese government at the national level is implementing measures to address the labor shortage, including incentivizing families with children and supporting childcare facilities, while also easing immigration policies for more foreign workers.
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Reported 11 months ago
Colombia's trade ministry suggests restricting coal sales to Israel amid the escalating Gaza conflict to isolate Israel; Israel is at risk of losing its main coal supplier as Colombia aims to help end the armed conflict. The decision on restricting coal exports could be made soon, impacting Israel, which heavily relies on Colombian coal for electricity production, although it's expected to decrease. This move comes amidst deteriorating relations between Colombia and Israel, with diplomatic relations severed in May.
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Reported 11 months ago
SpaceX的Starship在第四次嘗試中成功返回地球，並在試著降落時成功地通過了測試。這次測試的成功標誌著公司在火箭開發方面取得了一個重大突破，目標是建造可重複使用的衛星發射器和登月飛船。Elon Musk的太空公司表示他們計劃今年至少進行六次Starship飛行測試，並在未來幾年內進行更多的測試，以展示他們能夠安全地讓宇航員登陸月球。
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Reported 11 months ago
Japanese restaurant chain 燒板屋 and pork cutlet specialist 品田牧場 have collaborated with 108 Matcha Tea Room to launch 6 new menu items featuring Kyoto Uji matcha, including main courses, traditional Japanese dishes, desserts, and beverages. From June 6th to August 31st, customers dressed in 'matcha green' can enjoy 'Matcha Noodles with Shrimp and Vegetables' or 'Matcha Custard' for just $1 at 燒板屋. Similarly, at 品田牧場, customers can upgrade to 'Matcha Monaka Ice Cream' for an additional $1. The limited-time menu items also include 'Matcha Pudding' and 'Matcha Black Sugar Earl Grey'. Visit the two restaurants to savor these new matcha-infused delights!
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Reported 11 months ago
Nepal's rapid adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is driven by its abundant hydroelectric power, with most of the electricity generated from clean energy sources. This shift has resulted in doubled EV imports over the past two years, leading to $22 million in annual savings on oil import costs. The government incentivizes EV purchases by imposing lower import duties, ranging from 25% to 90%, compared to gas and diesel vehicles at 276% to 329%. EV infrastructure is expanding, with Nepal boasting 400 charging stations and plans to double within a year. The country aims to increase EV sales to 25% by 2025 and 90% by 2030 to reduce emissions and combat pollution in cities like Kathmandu.
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Reported 11 months ago
A recent rally leading U.S. equities to record highs is increasingly driven by chipmaker Nvidia and few other major stocks, raising concerns about the market's reliance on a select group of companies. Nvidia alone has contributed about a third of the S&P 500's gains this year, with top companies like Microsoft, Meta Platforms, Alphabet, and Amazon.com also significantly influencing market performance. Though investors see these companies as deserving of their market dominance, concerns arise over potential vulnerability if these key players falter, highlighting worries about market concentration.
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Reported 11 months ago
Advocacy group NOYB has lodged 11 complaints against Meta for planning to use personal data without consent to train its AI models, prompting calls for EU privacy watchdogs to intervene. Meta's new privacy policy, effective June 26, could potentially utilize years of personal posts, images, and online tracking data, drawing criticism for its approach to data protection. While Meta defends its AI training practices, NOYB founder Max Schrems argues that the company is violating GDPR by failing to obtain explicit consent for data usage, leading to complex opt-out processes for users.
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Reported 11 months ago
Billionaire Richard Li's FWD Group is planning to list the pan-Asian insurer in Hong Kong, potentially targeting a valuation of up to $9 billion in the IPO. The revival of the plan comes after previous attempts were hindered by regulatory delays and market volatility. Founded in 2013, FWD is controlled by Li through Pacific Century Group and had previously aimed for a $10 billion valuation in 2022. The listing could boost Hong Kong's financial outlook amid a slowdown in new listings and geopolitical tensions, with FWD having raised $1.83 billion in private placements recently.
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Reported 11 months ago
During an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, Janet Caperna, star of 'The Valley,' discusses the difficulties of filming the Bravo spinoff while pregnant, emphasizing the emotional toll and the challenges she faced during production. Despite the hardships, Caperna expresses pride in the show's success and looks forward to season two where she can bring a different perspective now that she is no longer pregnant.
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Reported 11 months ago
Irene's Food and Travel Time Travel, Yahoo Travel Expert, reported on June 6, 2024, that Taoyuan's Zhongli area has a new attraction! The former Zhongyuan Camp is now transformed into Zhongyuan Creative Park, offering a variety of activities including exhibitions, markets, and food, aiming to become the 'Huashan of Taoyuan', a new landmark in Taoyuan. The park features free parking with ample space, but it can be challenging to find a spot on weekends; nearby paid parking at Times is an alternative. Formerly used as a main storage area for US aid, the park retains warehouse buildings for exhibitions and currently has an interesting mix of offerings including a DIY succulent station, outdoor markets, and creative displays.Visitors hope to see more rich cultural performances and exhibitions in the future to further enhance the park.
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Reported 11 months ago
Embattled Chinese property developer Country Garden announced that the Hong Kong High Court has further adjourned a hearing regarding a petition for the company's liquidation, now scheduled for July 29. The delay follows a previous adjournment from May to June requested by Country Garden to prepare more evidence. The company's ability to demonstrate progress in debt restructuring talks with offshore creditors could help counter the liquidation petition. Country Garden defaulted on $11 billion of offshore bonds last year and is undergoing an offshore debt restructuring process, with Ever Credit Limited filing a petition over a $205 million loan in February. The company's shares have been suspended from trading since April 2, awaiting the release of its 2023 financial results.
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Reported 11 months ago
On the 6th of every month, FamilyMart's Let’ Café offers special deals both online and in-store, including a buy-6-get-6 deal on single coffees, discounts on minimore desserts, and a 10-dollar discount for bringing your own cup. They have introduced a new ice drink theme 'CoffeeVERSE' with a classic ice brick latte and 4 color-changing ice cups. Until June 11th, purchasing a color-changing ice cup will come with a free Let’ Café concentrated iced Americano for redemption.
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Reported 11 months ago
据彭博社报道，印度总理纳伦德拉·莫迪领导的执政党在选举中取得微弱胜利，引发了对财政民粹主义的担忧，因此印度央行可能会将利率维持在目前水平，至少到今年年底。预计印度央行将在周五公布的决定中维持基准利率在6.5%的水平，这是连续第八次会议。莫迪领导的印度人民党在议会中失去多数席位后不得不与联合政府共享权力，经济学家表示存在风险，印度央行需密切关注下个月预算的财政状况，再考虑货币政策路径。
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Reported 11 months ago
The US Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission have reached an agreement to potentially investigate Microsoft, OpenAI, and Nvidia for their dominant roles in the AI industry. Microsoft and Nvidia's market dominance has raised concerns over concentration and antitrust violations. While OpenAI's parent is a nonprofit, Microsoft holds a significant stake in it. The regulators will focus on whether Nvidia, OpenAI, and Microsoft have violated antitrust laws, with the FTC examining OpenAI and Microsoft, and the DOJ focusing on Nvidia. The investigations come amid increasing scrutiny over Big Tech's influence in AI and concerns over data access, generative AI's impact, and potential anti-competitive partnerships.
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Reported 11 months ago
Selma Blair brought her service dog, Scout, as her date to the Tribeca Film Festival where she attended the opening night premiere of 'Diane Von Furstenberg: Woman In Charge' and is serving as a juror for the 2024 Nora Ephron Award. Blair, known for her role in 'Cruel Intentions', posed confidently with Scout on the red carpet, expressing admiration for influential women in the industry such as Paulina Porizkova and Diane Von Furstenberg. Blair shared how Scout has provided her with independence and support since her Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis in 2018, also bringing comfort to her son Arthur.
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Reported 11 months ago
Source: WSJ
Reported 11 months ago
In a game that didn't go as planned, the Los Angeles Sparks were pummeled by the Minnesota Lynx with a final score of 86-62. Minnesota took an early lead with an 11-0 run, maintaining a double-digit advantage throughout the game. Despite efforts to narrow the gap in the fourth quarter, the Sparks struggled against the Lynx's defense and aggressive play, dropping their record to 2-7 for the season. The team remains optimistic about learning from the loss as they aim for improvement and their next game against the Dallas Wings.
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Reported 11 months ago
Australian money manager Tanarra Capital Pty Ltd. is preparing to launch a A$1 billion ($667 million) private credit fund for lending to local companies in Australia. The fund will target diversified industrial companies with loans ranging from A$100 million to A$150 million, featuring maturities of seven to 12 years and high single-digit interest rates. This initiative aims to offer an alternative funding source for Australian companies in a market dominated by banks and bonds while also tapping into the country's expanding pension assets.
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Reported 11 months ago
狄鶯與孫鵬24歲兒子孫安佐在泰國呼麻被逮後，狄鶯決心與孫鵬離婚，離婚主因是孫鵬無法融入狄鶯的朋友圈，兩人曾離過一次婚並復合，如今再度傳出離婚危機。孫鵬表示無法忍受與狄鶯的生活圈不同，在第一次離婚時期真的受不了。
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Reported 11 months ago
根據伍德麥肯齊（Wood Mackenzie）和美國太陽能行業協會（SEIA）週四發布的一份報告指出，太陽能佔美國電力系統新增發電能力的75%，今年年初面板安裝量創下季度記錄。美國在2024年前三個月新增了11.8吉瓦的太陽能發電能力，主要是因為電力公用事業持續快速增加可再生能源來源。從2023年6月到2024年3月，美國進口了49吉瓦的太陽能模組。預計美國今年的太陽能裝置容量將與2023年相當，也就是近40吉瓦的創紀錄新增量。
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Reported 11 months ago
The Chicago White Sox faced their 13th straight loss to the Chicago Cubs, blowing a 5-1 lead in consecutive games, with Cubs' Mike Tauchman hitting a walk-off homer. This loss tied a franchise record set almost 100 years ago, with the team's performance showing a significant decline from last year. Despite acquiring new players like Tommy Pham and Erick Fedde, the White Sox have not lived up to expectations, with poor stats in run differentials, OPS, and ERA, putting them on track for one of the worst records in MLB history.
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Reported 11 months ago
Diane Von Furstenberg, the iconic designer famous for the wrap dress, embraces her wrinkles in a new documentary about her life and career that premiered at the Tribeca Festival. Despite initially expressing fondness for her wrinkles, she later humorously commented on them after realizing she had many. The film explores Von Furstenberg's journey to success, her family history, relationships, and her role as an influential figure in supporting women's causes and empowerment.
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Reported 11 months ago
A single image shared over 50 million times on Instagram, featuring tents spelling out 'All Eyes on Rafah,' has become a focal point for a campaign supporting the Palestinian movement amid the continual conflict with Israel. This AI-generated image caught widespread attention for the city of Rafah after a tragic incident, symbolizing global condemnation due to a perceived failure of international institutions. Various celebrities and social media influencers have also joined the trend to raise awareness and showcase support for the Palestinian cause.
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Reported 11 months ago
Experts suggest a middle-ground approach to educating children about social media, emphasizing slow, deliberate onboarding to provide the tools and information needed to navigate platforms like TikTok and Instagram. This method is seen as a realistic way to counter the documented harms of increased depression, anxiety, inappropriate content exposure, and social comparisons on teens using social media. While parents like Ahmed Othman's approach is hands-on, not all families can replicate it, leading to calls for schools to incorporate digital citizenship education into their curriculum to ensure all children receive guidance on online safety and media literacy.
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Reported 11 months ago
Parents like Ahmed Othman's computer scientist parents take a middle ground approach to teach children about social media, providing a slow, deliberate onboarding process instead of an outright ban or free reign. Experts advocate for this realistic and effective approach to navigating platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat that are hard to avoid. Schools are suggested as key places to teach digital citizenship, including online safety, as nonprofits and advocacy groups step up to help young people build healthier relationships with technology.
Source: YAHOO