Reported about 1 year ago
CTWANT Weekly, reported by Lu Xiaochan, China Times, June 10, 2024, 6:32 PM: The Guanyin District of Taoyuan is facing severe air and water pollution due to the concentration of factories in the industrial area, as well as illicit discharge of wastewater by some businesses. Known as the 'Chimney Island,' the area is now under pressure from air pollution, prompting local residents to protest to the central and Taoyuan city governments. Over the past few decades, various environmental pollution incidents have plagued the Guanyin District, including the cadmium-contaminated rice incident in 1983 and recent mass fish deaths in the Fulin Creek due to illegal wastewater dumping. The local community is demanding the cessation of factory construction and development in the area to prevent further health hazards and pollution.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
In Missouri, United States, the invasive 'northern snakehead' fish, also known as 'channa argus,' originating from Asia, has reappeared. Due to its threat to the local ecosystem, the Missouri Department of Conservation has advised expedited killing upon capture. The snakehead fish resembles a snake with scales, can survive in oxygen-deprived water, and even on land, moving like a snake. It preys on fish, crustaceans, frogs, small reptiles, birds, and mammals, posing a significant threat to the U.S. environment. Authorities recommend decapitation or sealing in plastic bags as a precaution against its rapid reproduction and adaptability to various environments.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
On June 10, 2024, a Chinese drone flew over Taiwan’s outlying island of Kinmen and dropped leaflets with propaganda messages printed on them. The company involved, identified as a technology company from Fujian, was summoned by Chinese authorities and has since removed the video of the leaflet drop. The incident, which was caught on a livestreamed video on Douyin, sparked controversy and criticism from both the Kinmen County government and the Taiwan army’s Kinmen Defense Command Headquarters.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
As Nvidia has been leading in the tech AI industry, questions have emerged regarding its ability to sustain this dominance. Analysts Angelo Zino and Dan Flax discuss Nvidia's potential to outperform Apple in AI monetization over the next year due to expected growth and broadening customer base. While they suggest owning both stocks, they lean towards Nvidia for new investments, citing stronger growth prospects in the next 12 to 24 months. For more insights, watch the full episode of Market Domination for expert opinions and market updates.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
According to CTWANT, the World Peace Foundation has chosen Taiwan to collaborate with National Taiwan University in launching the 'Taiwan Bridge Project.' This project aims to invite 6 Nobel Prize winners in fields like physics, medicine, chemistry, and economics to visit Taiwan and conduct academic lectures at NTU, enhancing Taiwan's international visibility and connections. Starting next year, the initiative will provide NTU students with more international perspectives and foster global collaborations, ultimately boosting Taiwan's global influence.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
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Reported about 1 year ago
A report from Taipei discusses the importance of maintaining brain health by addressing common risk factors that can accelerate brain deterioration and potentially lead to dementia. Factors such as overuse of eyes, prolonged stress, unstable blood pressure, lack of quality sleep, and brain inflammation are highlighted as common dangers. By targeting these factors and stimulating specific acupuncture points, such as the Brain's Hollow point for stress relief, individuals may improve blood circulation and prevent cognitive decline, ultimately safeguarding brain health.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
According to statistics from the Environmental Protection Administration, Taiwan wastes an average of 620,000 tons of food waste each year, equivalent to filling 10,000 Taipei 101 buildings. School lunches have become the starting point of food waste, with concerns raised about the lack of nutrition in the meals provided. Calls have been made for a special law to supervise and manage lunch quality, as current practices like discarding most staple foods are contributing to increased food waste and impacting children's health.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
A report on June 10, 2024, highlights the issue of excessive kitchen waste from nutritious school lunches in six major cities in the past three years, with daily averages exceeding one ton, reaching up to nine tons in New Taipei City. The waste poses challenges for meal box operators, who hope for legislation from the Environmental Protection Administration to regulate waste reduction standards. Different cities have implemented various strategies to address leftover food, ranging from competitions to improve consumption rates to menu adjustments, but the issue persists due to the balance needed between nutrition, budget constraints, and mass cooking requirements, leading to dissatisfaction among students and personnel.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
家長為求讓孩子長高，亂服用轉骨藥材可能導致生長板閉鎖而影響身高增長。中醫建議個別化中藥調理可有助增高，但仍需由專業中醫師親自調理，不應聽信廣告或親友推薦。專家提醒家長需關注孩子均衡飲食、充足睡眠、適度運動，而非求助於注射生長激素或骨骼延長手術。
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
In urban areas, students are reluctant to eat nutritious school lunches, causing parents to become the 'garbage bins' for complaints when the children come home. Some students refuse to order the lunches due to unappetizing food, with nearly half of the classmates choosing not to buy. Parents also criticize teachers for instructing students to take uneaten food home, leading to distorted food waste statistics and causing family issues. Concerns include strange-tasting vegetables, tough meat, and unappetizing meals, with little effort seen in the presentation of dishes to make them more appealing.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
Codelco's copper production has been significantly impacted by the lasting repercussions of a rock collapse at its main mine, resulting in a drop in output. The company attributes the decline to repairs and operational challenges following the incident, contributing to its lowest production levels in 25 years. Despite this setback, Codelco is determined to initiate a recovery in the second half of the year.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
Reuters reports that Liberty Strategic Capital, led by former U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, disclosed a 7.7% stake in New York Community Bancorp as of June 7. The private equity firm was part of an investor consortium that invested around $1 billion in the bank in March.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
On June 10, 2024, meteorologist Wu Derong warned of the lingering front continuing to hover over the northern seas of Taiwan until next Monday, causing unstable atmospheric conditions. The region has experienced thunderstorms or heavy rain for the past four days, with the possibility of localized heavy rainfall and severe weather developments. It is advised to stay updated with the Central Weather Bureau's real-time information and be cautious of potential landslides, rockfalls, and debris flows due to accumulated rainfall in mountainous areas.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
Populist and far-right parties significantly expanded their presence in the recent EU parliamentary elections, signaling a more prominent role in policy-making for the next five years. Analysts suggest the polarized parliament may pose challenges for EU legislation on climate, immigration, and defense issues, while the chip policy is expected to remain unchanged. Immigration will be a key focus in the new term, with right-wing parties advocating for stricter border control and tougher measures on migrants from outside the EU. Pressure from rising living costs and economic sluggishness may also impede climate policies, particularly the EU's carbon-neutral 'Green Deal.' The EU's industrial strategy may shift amidst balancing relations between the US and China. The EU could continue to prioritize high-tech and green industries, move forward with the 'European Chips Act' and 'Critical Raw Materials Act' from 2023, and take a tough stance on imports from mainland China.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
Source: BARRONS
Reported about 1 year ago
Source: NBCSPORTS
Reported about 1 year ago
Over the past few years, C3.ai (NYSE: AI) saw a decrease in its stock value due to business model transitions, but has recently shown signs of recovery. With a shift to a consumption-based pricing model that started in fiscal 2023, C3.ai is experiencing growth once more, as evidenced by a 20% increase in revenue in fiscal 2024 Q4. Analysts predict stronger revenue growth in the future, alongside an improvement in margins, hinting at potential profitability in the next three years. This positive outlook, along with the vast opportunities in the AI software market, suggests an optimistic future for C3.ai's stock performance.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
Dan Hurley's choice to decline the head coaching offer from the Los Angeles Lakers and remain at the University of Connecticut is seen as a positive for college basketball. With the opportunity to potentially achieve a historic three-peat with UConn, Hurley's decision highlights the appeal of coaching in the college game over the professional NBA league. His commitment to UConn, a school without a big-money football program, also raises questions about the competitiveness of college sports and the preference of some coaches for the college athletic landscape.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
In New Taipei City's Sanzhi District, Hengshan Elementary School is struggling due to resource shortages and limited funding after being reclassified as a non-mountain, non-city school. With only half the previous subsidies, the school faces challenges retaining students and teachers, with many rural schools like Hengshan dealing with declining enrollment and inadequate resources. Efforts are being made to reassess the classification of such schools based on actual needs to provide fair support and resources for a more stable operation.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
During the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, some netizens initiated a recall campaign against Gao Hong'an, the mayor of Hsinchu City, through Threads. The city government acknowledges the initiative but highlights that nearly 60% of citizens currently support and are satisfied with Gao Hong'an's governance, aiming to work for support from the remaining 40%. The campaign is in the initial phase of petition signing with a cloud QR code provided for support.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
In Nantou County, Taiwan, a man surnamed Huang got drunk and made repeated threatening calls to his mother before arguing with her at home. He then drove under the influence to a gas station, bought gasoline, poured it on the living room floor, and threatened to set fire to himself and his mother 'together'. Luckily, a caregiver intervened in time and reported him to the police. The court sentenced him to 7 months in prison for public endangerment and threatening safety, with the option to appeal.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
Apple announced the launch of AI feature 'Apple Intelligence' at the annual WWDC event on June 11, Taiwan time. The feature requires devices to be equipped with A17 Pro or M-series chips, upgraded to iOS 18, iPadOS 18 or newer, and will be free to use. With a privacy-centered approach, the AI processes primarily on the device, utilizing 'Private Cloud Compute' when cloud processing is unavoidable. Functions include generating text and images, improving Siri, allowing users to interact by typing, and introducing a customized emoji set named Genmogi. Additionally, OpenAI's ChatGPT 4o will integrate as a chatbot for user assistance on iOS, macOS, and iPadOS, requiring user consent. Future plans involve expanding access to external AI models.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
French President Macron and German Chancellor Scholz emerged as the biggest losers in the recent European Parliament elections, prompting Macron to dissolve the National Assembly and call for new elections, a move described by the Financial Times as a surprising gamble. Macron's decision is seen as placating internal debates and defining the country's direction amidst rising far-right influence. His alliance may aim to regain lost majority seats and inject new momentum for the remaining presidential term, or potentially form a coalition with traditional right-wing or left-wing socialist parties to counter the far-right. The outcome of the elections signals that Macron's emphasis on European integration, autonomous strategy, and fear of Russian threats did not resonate with voters concerned about issues like immigration, security, and inflation, with analysis suggesting a potential shared governance with the far-right National Rally party in the future to thwart its growing power.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
Preliminary results of the European Parliament elections on June 10, 2024, show gains for the far-right but the center-right alliance led by EU Commission President Von der Leyen, the 'European People's Party', remains the largest party with increased seats. The other winners are French far-right leader Le Pen and Italian Prime Minister Meloni, both increasing their far-right alliance seats as well. The complex triangle relationship between Von der Leyen, Le Pen, and Meloni will determine whether Europe moves towards integration or division, with choices between pro-EU and anti-EU stances affecting potential collaborations in the EU Parliament and ultimately influencing the continent's future.
Source: YAHOO