Reported about 1 year ago
Yoshinobu Yamamoto impressed in a big-game setting as he led the Dodgers to a 2-1 victory over the New York Yankees in 11 innings, giving up only two hits over seven innings. Despite facing a potent offense, Yamamoto's standout performance was described as his best outing as a Dodger by manager Dave Roberts, showcasing his superstar potential in a highly anticipated series between two top MLB teams. The Japanese pitcher, signed on a 12-year, $325-million deal, delivered a stellar performance that solidified his place among baseball's elite players, ultimately securing a crucial win for the Dodgers.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Chen Kai-huang, the president of Taipei National University of the Arts, has recently faced controversies for allowing his son to contract a school project, which is suspected to violate laws. The university has reported this to the Control Yuan, and the Ministry of Education has initiated a political investigation. The issue arose when former president of the university, Yang Chi-wen, publicly questioned Chen for assigning the project to his son, Chen Hsi-jen, leading to further scrutiny. The Ministry of Education has stated that they will continue to monitor the situation and handle it according to the law to safeguard public interest and the school's reputation.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On April 30, the Australian low-cost airline Bonza announced the sudden cancellation of all flights, leaving thousands of passengers stranded at airports across Australia. The airline revealed a debt of $1.43 billion USD (approximately NT$46 billion) and declared bankruptcy, potentially facing closure. Bonza, established in January 2023, initially promised low-cost fares and new domestic flight destinations in Australia but faced challenges like aircraft shortages and low passenger numbers leading to route cutbacks. The company is now discussing its business continuity to stay competitive in the Australian domestic aviation market.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The Hualien earthquake severely impacted the tourism industry, but after two months, Hualien tourism is gradually recovering, with trains to Hualien from Taipei fully booked. Tzu Chi CEO, Yan Bo-wen, expressed witnessing the unity and resilience of Hualien's community in protecting their home, urging everyone to support the local economy for recovery. Yan mentioned ongoing efforts to support affected residents, indicating Hualien's quick restoration due to its optimistic and resilient nature, creating a stronger bond with visitors. He encouraged visiting Hualien, enjoying local produce, and supporting businesses to help the city thrive post-disaster.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The Yankees struggled and fell to the Dodgers in an 11-inning game, losing 2-1 in the absence of Juan Soto. Cody Poteet performed well filling in for Clarke Schmidt, while Yoshinobu Yamamoto impressed on the Dodgers' side. Despite a strong bullpen performance, the Yankees were unable to capitalize on opportunities, ultimately losing the game in extra innings. Yamamoto was named the MVP for his outstanding pitching performance.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
As of June 7, 2024, Taiwan remains under the influence of a low-pressure system, bringing a shift in wind direction to southwest. Southern Taiwan can expect sporadic short-term showers or thunderstorms, while other regions will experience mainly afternoon thunderstorms, with a warning for potential heavy rain in mountainous areas due to heat. Temperatures may reach 29-32 degrees with a muggy feel when not raining, dropping to 23-26 degrees at night. In the coming days, the moisture-rich atmosphere combined with the proximity of a front will lead to increased rainfall, emphasizing the risk of landslides and flash floods in hilly regions. Vigilance is advised for activities in mountainous areas, as sudden thunderstorms can cause quick rises in water levels. North and northeast Taiwan will see scattered showers, while central and southern areas and mountainous regions are at risk of heavy rain. Offshore islands like Kinmen and Matsu may experience low clouds or fog, affecting visibility. The subsequent days will see the front shifting slightly northward, with strengthened southwest winds bringing widespread rainfall to central and southern regions and the chance of intense rain, lightning, and gusty winds with convective cloud bands. Other areas will remain cloudy with a possibility of afternoon thunderstorms and local heavy rain. Travelers are urged to check flight information when traveling to and from the outlying islands.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
The Major League Baseball Players Association has accused employees at Bad Bunny's sports agency of providing improper inducements to players, leading to one agent's decertification and a $400,000 fine. The union alleged violations of agent regulations, including offering gifts like VIP concert tickets and suite access to a Phoenix Suns game, providing loans to players not represented by the agency, and giving money or other things of value to players to encourage them to use their services.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
On June 7, 2024, in South Korea, a third-grade elementary student attempted to leave the school without permission. When vice principal tried to stop him, the student slapped the vice principal five times, used foul language, and spat. When the student's mother was called to the school, instead of apologizing, she physically assaulted the teacher. The school determined the student's behavior as a severe violation of educational rights and reported to the local education department. The student had a history of misconduct and transferred to the current school on May 14, still causing disruptions and violence in class.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen was pushed and stumbled at a plaza in Copenhagen, with the suspect later being subdued and arrested. The incident shocked Frederiksen's office, but no further details were provided. European Parliament elections are ongoing, with a recent trend of political figures being attacked during work or campaign events. Witnesses at the scene described the incident and the arrest, while EU leaders condemned the attack.
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Reported about 1 year ago
A netizen shared a friend's 'PR staff code of conduct' from working in a hotel on PTT, revealing various regulations and penalties involved in hotel work, leading to comments of how tough it is and likening hotel hostesses to sweatshop workers. The code lists 29 rules with corresponding punishments like fines for every minute late, unfinished nails, and other infractions up to blocking tables and failing to interact with other hostesses. The system sparked debates online with some critiquing the severity as reminiscent of 're-education for the working class,' while others defended it as reasonable given the high consumer spending and income multiples, suggesting dissatisfied individuals seek alternative employment or report to labor authorities.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
YouTuber蔡阿嘎日前公開解雇老員工蘿拉，引發外界關注，而有網友透過ChatGPT推估蘿拉房中名牌包包價值竟逼近一間房的頭期款，反映了她熱愛購買名牌精品的形象。蔡阿嘎曾拍開箱影片介紹蘿拉租屋處塞滿精品，蘿拉的形象在粉絲間相當知名。蔡阿嘎宣布終止雙方勞雇關係，指出蘿拉違反公司政策與工作規則，致公司遭受損失，不得再以公司名義進行活動。
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
端午節3天連假今天開始，許多遊客携家带眷前往墾丁、小琉球，船公司為應付人潮加開船班，預估今日小琉球登島人數將超過萬人。被指出5月已規劃行程的遊客準備雨具，船運業者表示每20至30分鐘加開一班船，以便紓解排隊人潮。屏東縣政府預估端午節區域的訂房率約7成，但受考試及天氣影響，與往年假期相比略低。
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
In Yilan, a campus bullying incident occurred where a male student engaged in violent behavior towards a female student for 5 minutes, including choking, kicking, and pulling her hair. Despite the female student's apology, the male student continued the assault. The incident has led to the female student's parents filing a police report and planning to press charges. The school has initiated counseling measures to prevent similar incidents, and the external Taekwondo coach involved has been dismissed for failing to intervene promptly.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
34-year-old male actor Li Boxiang, known for his roles in multiple Taiwanese dramas, was assaulted by a passerby at the end of last year (2023) after accidentally hitting a nearby car's side mirror while waiting for a ride. The assailant, the driver of the car, even caused Li to suffer a concussion and fractures, leading to a legal battle between the actor and his girlfriend who was also involved. Li Boxiang revealed that the lawsuit is already in progress, as details of the incident and the resulting injuries have been shared with the authorities. Despite facing setbacks due to the assault, Li Boxiang remains optimistic about his recovery and upcoming projects.
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Reported about 1 year ago
休斯頓太空人隊的Havier和Urquidy兩位投手本週進行了Tommy John手術，球隊週五透露。太空人隊還將外野手Kyle Tucker因右腿碰傷進入10天傷兵名單。球隊在面對洛杉磯天使隊之前沒有作出其他陣容調整。休斯頓總經理Dana Brown已經宣布Havier和Urquidy都需要肘部手術，將讓他們長時間休戰，但直到週五球隊才透露是肘關節重建手術。太空人隊認為兩位投手將在2025賽季回歸。
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
On the first day of the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, the Highways Bureau released traffic management measures. With an estimated 21.7 million vehicle-kilometers by 8:00 AM, the bureau advises drivers to leave after 12:00 PM in the western section of National Freeway No. 10 southbound, and after 5:00 PM for southbound National Freeway No. 5 to save time. Specific congested sections were highlighted, and various traffic control measures were implemented to ensure smooth traveling. It's recommended to check vehicle conditions, fasten seat belts, maintain safe driving practices, and use the '1968 App' for real-time parking and charging information during the holiday journeys.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
During the Dragon Boat Festival, convenience stores are offering special deals on coffee and beverages. FamilyMart's app is featuring a limited-time promotion where you can buy one large iced Americano and get one free, while 7-ELEVEN has a five-day promotion with discounts on Americano and fruit tea, as well as a buy 6 get 3 offer on brewed coffee and milk tea. Meanwhile, Hi-Life VIP APP and Hi café in Hi-Life stores are also providing discounts on coffee sets. Get ready to enjoy these special offers!
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
The Yunlin County Police Bureau clarified the controversy surrounding police officer Lin Yuhong's year-end evaluation being rated as Grade B after he was injured in a shootout while bravely fighting back on duty. The Bureau acknowledged the oversight in evaluating Lin's contribution and has actively assisted him in seeking a reevaluation through relief channels, as well as applying for a special performance evaluation to ensure justice for all colleagues. Internal discussions are ongoing to improve the evaluation system to uphold the rights and morale of police officers. Various officials, including the Minister of the Interior, the Director of the Police Agency, and the Yunlin County Magistrate, have expressed concern and instructed full assistance for Lin to safeguard the rights of fellow officers, while also appreciating the hard work of frontline police officers.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
During an interpellation in the Legislative Yuan, Minister of Economic Affairs, Ke Jung-fu, proposed extending the operation of Nuclear Reactors 2 and 3 for 20 more years without using government subsidies, sparking debate. Kuomintang legislators requested to review the relevant proposals for extending nuclear plants. Education and Culture Committee convenor Lin Yi-chin expressed concerns over the issue, stating that while it's within their rights to review, they must consider the implications of nuclear waste and the poor proposals made. If Kuomintang legislators are eager to end their political careers, they could exit the political stage without undermining Taiwan. Economic Affairs Minister Ke reiterated a non-nuclear homeland stance, while pointing out the lack of willingness among regional heads to store nuclear waste. This comes amidst skepticism over the KMT legislators' core proposals regarding nuclear extension and reopening, with Lin warning against such actions undermining public opinion and future generations, and urging them to avoid antagonizing Taiwan. If Kuomintang legislators persist in pushing for nuclear extension and reopening laws, Lin asserts she will be the first to oppose.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
Chinese internet celebrity 'Golden Retriever Reviews' recently posted a video on YouTube praising his experience flying business class with Starlux Airlines, stating his high satisfaction with the airline's hardware, dining, and service, even suggesting that Chinese airlines should follow Starlux's example. This unexpected endorsement caught the attention of Starlux Airlines' CEO Zhang Guowei, who personally responded. The video detailed the luxurious facilities of Starlux's airport VIP lounge, the comfortable seating and dining options in business class, and although some improvements were suggested, overall the friendliness and dedication of the cabin crew left a positive impression on the reviewer.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
In a recent appearance on a Chinese talent show, Jay Chou shared an amusing anecdote about how he went unnoticed in the early days of his career while out with friend Show Luo. Despite Luo being recognized by passersby, Chou was overlooked and ended up being the duo's 'photography assistant'. Chou attributed this to the cover of his debut album 'Jay' and how changing his approach with the second album 'Fantasy' to feature his face prominently made a difference in being memorable to fans.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
在巴西亞馬遜州，一名19歲男子尼古拉斯因不明原因落水，不會游泳的他在水中不斷求救，但周圍居民卻只是旁觀並沒有出手幫忙。一名男子還錄下了整個過程，曾問尼古拉斯「你累了嗎」，最終只能無奈目睹他溺斃。經過幾個小時的搜救後，尼古拉斯的遺體才被找到。事件曝光後引起熱議，提醒人們不要仿效不良行為。
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
Since arriving in Taiwan, Huang Renxun's statement that 'Taiwan is an important country' has caught the attention of the nation. Despite being a straightforward 'Taiwan independence' remark, it was initially ignored by Chinese media. However, on the 6th, a media outlet titled 'Observer Net' broke the silence by stating that Chinese enterprises will never cooperate with any 'Taiwan independence' supporting company. They called for Huang Renxun to provide an explanation to the Chinese people. The article emphasized the importance of the Chinese market for the company NVIDIA, where Huang Renxun serves as CEO, and discussed the challenges the company faced with US chip export restrictions. The media questioned whether Huang's statement was unintentional or carried personal intentions, urging him to address the doubts of Chinese netizens and local partners promptly.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
YouTuber 蔡阿嘎 accused former senior employee '蘿拉' of misconduct and fired her, enlisting prominent law firm '萬國法律事務所' for legal action, causing director 李又宗 to speculate seriousness. Fans noticed '二伯' liking the post, prompting speculation. The situation involves a decade-long employee committing serious errors, as seen by the engagement of a major law firm for assistance. This development garnered attention and '二伯' liked the post, leading to further speculation.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
On June 5, 2024, Kaohsiung Mayor Han Kuo-yu made a surprise appearance at the Legislative Yuan's Internal Administration Committee to listen attentively to discussions on various laws. DPP leader Ke Jianming criticized his presence as a distraction tactic related to pending legislation he proposed, resulting in a reporter's amusing question during a press interview making the room burst into laughter. Despite the controversy, KMT legislator Ko Chih-en defended Mayor Han's right to participate in legislative proceedings, emphasizing his commitment to impartiality and transparency in decision-making within the parliament.
Source: YAHOO