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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 6-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 21,777 on turnover of $9.4-billion N-T. The market made solid gains on Wednesday, adding more than 450-points on the back of continuing upwards momentum for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing - which neared the 1,000 N-T mark following an overnight rally for tech stocks on Wall Street. Market watchers says local electronic and tech stocks are getting a boost this week ahead of Computex 2025 - which begins next Tuesday - and that has prompted investors to pick up A-I related tech stocks on the hopes of positive leads from the annual tech show in Taipei. Education minister to ban cellphones from classrooms Education Minister Cheng Ying-yao has announced that schools will ban students from bringing phones or other mobile devices in to classrooms beginning in September. According to Cheng, his office will soon released a series of guidelines authorizing teachers to take away such devices from students' for the duration of classes and store them in a centralized (集中) location. Cheng says the education ministry has been working on finallizing the guidelines since March and has held talks with experts, officials, civil society groups and educators as to how best to carry out the policy. The education minister says the move is due to what he's describing as "endemic gadget use on campuses." The new rules will apply to classrooms at elementary schools, junior high schools and high schools. However, the education minister say there will be some exceptions to the rules, especially in situations where the policy cannot be fully implemented. Israeli Strikes Kill 70 in Gaza Hospitals and health officials say Israeli airstrikes have pounded northern and southern Gaza and killed at least 70 people. The strikes came a day after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said there was “no way” he would halt Israel's offensive in the Palestinian territory before Hamas is defeated. There had been widespread hope that U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to the Middle East could usher in a ceasefire deal or renewal (復興，更新) of humanitarian aid to Gaza. An Israeli blockade of the territory is now in its third month. Putin Not Attending Peace Talks The Kremlin has confirmed that President Putin will not be attending the peace talks due to take place in Istanbul on Thursday. Vladimir Putin proposed May 15 should be the next date for mediation (調解) between Ukraine and Russia - and the Ukrainian president then offered to meet for one-on-one talks, which the Russian president has now decided not to attend. Ross Cullen has more from Istanbul. SAfrica Gecko Rediscovered Researchers who were dropped off by helicopter in a largely inaccessible and remote canyon in South Africa say they have discovered a type of gecko that hadn't been seen in more than 30 years and was thought to be extinct. Some doubted the species ever existed at all. But the Endangered Wildlife Trust says two of its researchers have found and photographed specimens of the Blyde Rondavel flat gecko, which was identified for the first and only time previously in 1991. Mystery had surrounded the little lizard for three decades until the two researchers made their breakthrough (突破) last month. The Endangered Wildlife Trust said the data they collected, including tissue samples, should allow them to confirm it is a distinct species. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 13-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 20,559 on turnover of 1.8-billion N-T. The market closed slightly higher on Wednesday despite market sentiment turning cautious ahead of the outcome of the U-S Federal Reserve's two-day policymaking meeting. Market watchers say many investors preferred (寧可) to stay on the sidelines waiting for the results of the Fed's meeting, but Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing attracted last ditch buying to recoup its earlier losses. Ministry halts plan to open 6 jobs categories to foreign students The Ministry of Labor has paused a plan to revise regulations that would have allowed foreign students who have graduated from Taiwan universities to work in six types of intermediate-skilled jobs. The pause comes after the ministry in March first introduced the plan to tackle (處理) labor shortages. The plan covered amendments to regulation allowing such foreign students to take employment as assistant nurses, intercity and city bus drivers and safety management system personnel, inventory clerks, cargo vehicle drivers and cargo vehicle driving assistants. The amended regulations do not include those provisions. Government says data shows pedestrian traffic accident-related fatalities dropping The Ministry of Transport says Taiwan's roads are becoming significantly safer for pedestrians - as it recorded the lowest traffic fatality rate in over six years between January and February. According to the ministry, there 469 fatalities in the first two months of this year, representing the lowest 30-day death toll since 2019. Of that number, there were 62 pedestrian-related deaths - and that's a record low since the government began tracking that specific category of traffic fatalities (死亡) in 2008. Government data terms of counties and cities, shows that Tainan saw the greatest increase in traffic-related deaths compared with last year, while Yunlin County recorded the highest increase in the number of pedestrian deaths. India-Pakistan on edge as their militaries exchange gunfire Indian army says at least one soldiers has died as gunfire and bombing continue on India Pakistan border. The region remains tense (繃緊的) a day after India fired missiles into Pakistani territory - aimed it says at terrorist infrastructure. Islamabad has now asked its army to carry out corresponding action. Ishan Garg tells us more. Venezuela Acknowledges Opposition Leaving Argentine Diplomatic Compound Venezuela's government has acknowledged for the first time that members of the country's opposition left the Argentine diplomatic compound where they had sheltered for over a year. But it has denied that their arrival to the United States occurred under an international rescue operation as characterized by the political faction and the U.S. State Department. Venezuelan Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello on Wednesday said the group's movements were negotiated with the government and further alleged that one of the six people who entered the Argentine ambassador's residence in March left the compound in August, contradicting (（與…）相矛盾) earlier statements from the opposition. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ 宏國德霖科技大學，有豐富獎學金就學補助、多元實習機會，讓你畢業即就業，實踐創業夢想人生！ 三大學院：餐旅學院、不動產學院及工程學院，緊密合作旗下凱撒飯店連鎖及宏國建設集團，宏國德霖科技大學是你最佳選擇！ https://sofm.pse.is/7krczj -- ✨宏匯廣場 歡慶璀璨女王節✨

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 51-points this morning from Friday's close, at 20,839 on turnover of 6.8-billion N-T. The market closed up more than 500 points on Friday, led by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, after strong earnings from two major U-S tech giants overnight eased concerns about A-I demand despite U-S tariff disruptions. Inspection rules unchanged despite 1st ractopamine pork import: The Food and Drug Administration says it will keep current pork import inspection procedures in place. The statement comes despite the agency detecting ractopamine in imported pork for the first time since the ban on the leanness-enhancer was lifted in 2021. According to the F-D-A, pork imports will continue to undergo between 2 and 10-per cent batch inspections. The F-D-A says a 22.99-metric-ton shipment from Australia on April 29 tested positive for 0.001 parts per million of ractopamine -- well below the legal threshold (界限，水準). MOFA names chief secretary as new envoy to Ireland The secretary general of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been named as the Lai administration's new top envoy to Ireland. According to a Cabinet personnel announcement, Daniel Tang will fill the vacancy (空缺) left by his immediate predecessor, Yang Zi-bao - whose resignation has been approved by the Presidential Office. Yang had served as Taiwan's representative to the European country since 2018. Tang has served as the foreign ministry's secretary general since February 2023 and was previously Taiwan's top envoy to South Korea and ambassador to the Marshall Islands. US Trump Iffy on Due Process US President Donald Trump says he doesn't see everyone in the the country getting due process (正當法律程序), as the Constitution states. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports. Nicaragua Withdraws from UNESCO Nicaragua has withdrawn from the U.N. cultural and educational body UNESCO because it awarded a prize celebrating press freedom to a Nicaraguan newspaper, La Prensa. UNESCO's director general announced she had received a letter Sunday morning from the Nicaraguan government announcing its withdrawal because of the attribution (歸屬) of the UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize. The 2025 award was attributed Saturday to La Prensa on the recommendation (推薦) of an international jury of media professionals. The prize jury hailed the newspaper's work in the face of “severe repression” and reporting from exile to "keep press freedom alive" in the Central American country. Nicaragua's government, led by President Daniel Ortega and his wife and co-president, Rosario Murillo, has been cracking down on dissent since it violently repressed protests in 2018, claiming they were backed by foreign powers that sought his overthrow. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ 《TECHIT, TECHIE》一個分享技術新知與科技應用的平臺，每一集都會送上當周國際間最夯的科技話題，並邀請尖端科技業者，聊聊他們的黑科技及實際應用。 包含AI、5G通訊應用、太空科技、綠色能源及電競Esports等，科技迷千萬不要錯過！ 立即收聽

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 299-points this morning from Wednesday's close, at 20,534 on turnover of $8.4-billion N-T. Shares in Taiwan closed little changed Wednesday, as investors remained concerned by U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats, especially with a possible tariff on semiconductors expected to be unveiled next week. Contract chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing bucked the downturn in the bellwether electronics index, with the company pledging (諾言;保證) to invest an additional $100 billion US dollars in the United States. And the financial sector attracted buying to lend support to the broader market. Cabinet passed draft of Youth Basic Law The Cabinet has approved a draft bill aimed at establishing a foundation in to facilitate (促進) youth development and encourage greater youth participation in public affairs. The draft of the Youth Basic Law seeks to provide a general legal framework and establish fundamental principles for the public sector at both central and local-levels to take a "youth perspective" into account and "facilitate youth development." The bill mandates central and local governments establish mechanisms for the participation of young people aged 18 to 35 when developing various policies, regulations and programs. And it states that the central government is required to launch a "youth policy white paper" and update it every four years based on national development goals and societal (社會的) needs. Approval of the draft Youth Basic Law comes after the Youth Development Administration announced that it will be releasing its first "youth policy white paper" as early as February of next year. UN Urges Israel to Lift Gaza Blockade The United Nations' emergency relief coordinator is urging Israel to lift its blockade of aid into the Gaza Strip. Tom Fletcher said Thursday that the halting of humanitarian aid amounts to “cruel collective punishment (連坐處罰).” Israel has blocked any humanitarian aid from entering the territory since the end of a ceasefire two months ago. That has thrown Gaza into what is believed to be the worst humanitarian crisis in nearly 19 months of war. Israel has said the blockade and its renewed military campaign are intended to pressure Hamas to release the remaining hostages it still holds and to disarm. Trump-appointed judge bars the White House from using war-time law to deport Venezuelans A Trump- appointed judge has barred the White House from using the centuries-old Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans it claims are members of a violent gang. At least 137 people have been deported using the Act - sent to a notorious prison in El Salvador. Toni Waterman has more from Texas. Brazil World's Oldest Person Obit Sister Inah Canabarro, a Brazilian woman who was the world's oldest person, has died at age 116. Her nun congregation (教徒) said Canabarro died at home Wednesday of natural causes. The wake will take place on Thursday in Porto Alegre, the capital of southern state of Rio Grande do Sul. Canabarro was confirmed in January as the world's oldest person by LongeviQuest, an organization that tracks supercentenarians (超百歲老人（指110歲以上的人）). She was born in 1908 and would have turned 117 on May 27. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ ✨宏匯廣場 歡慶璀璨女王節✨

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 27-points this morning from Friday's close, at 22,548 on turnover of 5.5-billion N-T. The market closed lower on Friday, as selling was sparked by losses on Wall Street overnight following the launch of a trade war by the Trump administration. Overall losses were capped by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, but market watchers are warning that the local stock market will continue to struggle as long as the impact of tariffs remains. National Human Rights Commission members attend Tibet uprising event Members of the National Human Rights Commission have attended an annual march in Taipei organized by civic groups to commemorate the 1959 Tibetan uprising. Speaking at the event, commission vice chair Wang Yu-ling said it's the first time members of the agency have attended the annual event since its founding in August 2020. According to Wang, what the Chinese government has done in Tibet since the 1950s could be considered (把…當作) an act of "ethnic cleansing and genocide," "human rights have no borders" and "today's Tibet could be the future of Taiwan." The march was attended by some 100 participants. India largest of 90 buyer countries at Taipei machinery show The External Trade Development Council says of the countries that made deals at the 2025 Taipei International Machine Tool Show, India was the biggest buyer. The show took place last week at the Nangang Exhibition Hall in Taipei under the main theme "AI and Robotics." The event attracted (吸引了) more than 4,160 buyers from 90 countries who made deals with over 1,000 participating exhibitors (參展商). The five countries that made the most deals during the trade show were India, Japan, China, South Korea and Malaysia. US Palestinian Activist Arrested US Immigration and Customs Enforcement has arrested a Palestinian activist who helped lead Columbia University protests. AP correspondent Julie Walker reports Argentina Flooding Leaves 15 Dead Officials in Argentina say heavy rains that flooded a city on the country's east coast have killed at least 15 people. Rescue teams on Sunday searched for dozens reported missing, after the floodwaters resulting from rains that began pelting (急降，猛落) the city of Bahia Blanca on Friday. Crews have evacuated more than 1,450 people from the city located south of the capital of Buenos Aires. Those evacuated include patients from a local hospital. Some 300 millimeters of rain have fallen in Bahia Blanca in recent days, when the historical monthly average is about 129 millimeters. No rain was forecast for the next 72 hours. Nepal Protests Supporting Former King Thousands of supporters have greeted Nepal's former king in capital Kathmandu and demanded his abolished monarchy be reinstated and Hinduism brought back as a state religion. An estimated 10,000 supporters of Gyanendra Shah blocked the main entrance to Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport on Sunday as he arrived from a tour of western Nepal. Hundreds of riot police blocked the protesters from entering the airport and there was no violence (暴力行為). Massive street protests in 2006 forced Gyanendra to give up his authoritarian rule but many Nepalis have since grown frustrated with the republic and a struggling economy. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 58-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 22,930 on turnover of $5.9-billion N-T. The market moved sharply higher on Wednesday following a significant rebound for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing - which closed the session with a rise of 2-per cent .. .. and that contributed about 160 points to the Tai-Ex's overall gains and sent the electronics index up by 1.43-per cent. FDA proposes relaxation of rules on Japanese beef imports The Food and Drug Administration has released a draft revision to regulations regarding Japanese bovine imports that, if implemented, would allow the importation (輸入) of beef from cattle of any age. Under current regulations, beef from Japan must meet several conditions, including being derived from cattle under 30 months of age, inspected by a veterinary officer, and produced by an officially-recognized factory. F-D-A Deputy Director-General Lin Jin-fu says the government is seeking to update the "Import regulations for Japanese beef and its products" to remove the age limit for Japanese cattle - similar to regulatory practices in the United States and Canada. However, Lin says each batch of cattle products from Japan will still require official veterinary certificates and be produced by "approved factories" to be allowed to enter Taiwan. US Supreme Court rejects Trump administration request to freeze foreign aid The US Supreme Court has rejected (拒絕) an emergency request by the Trump administration to freeze nearly 2 billion dollars in foreign aid. The order requires the government to release the funds to aid groups for work already completed. Ira Spitzer reports. Greece Protests Outside Parliament Protesters have launched gasoline bombs and fireworks in clashes with police outside Greece's parliament. The protest Wednesday in central Athens is part of a nationwide wave of demonstrations calling for politicians to be held accountable for a 2023 rail disaster that claimed 57 lives. Scores of youths set fire to trash bins and police in riot gear (防暴裝備) responded with tear gas and baton charges. There have been no immediate reports of injuries or arrests. The fierce clashes erupted hours after opposition parties challenged Greece's center-right government with a no-confidence motion in parliament. Victims' relatives want politicians to be held accountable for failures that led to the head-on collision in February 2023. Only rail officials have been charged. Canada on Trump Tariffs A senior Canadian government official says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is not willing to lift Canada's retaliatory tariffs if Trump leaves any tariffs on Canada. The official was not authorized to speak publicly on the matter, only saying Trump and Trudeau spoke by phone around midday. Other Canadian officials publicly echoed (附和) Trudeau's position. Canada's commerce secretary has said there might be carveouts (從整體中獲取一些東西) coming to the 25% tariffs placed on Canada and Mexico by President Donald Trump, a softening of the U.S. position after Tuesday's tax hike hurt the stock market, worried consumers and started a trade war. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ Hey小AI，最近股市表現不錯，有建議的投資標的? 2025投資絕不能少了美國！ 美股核心配置，首選「中信NASDAQ 009800」參與市場成長！ 看好美國科技創新實力，鎖定「中信美國創新科技 009801」掌握未來！ 快打開券商APP，輸入009800、009801，單筆或定期定額長期布局都很讚喔！ https://user285523.pse.is/79hh24 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: New tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China just went into effect—so what does that mean for your wallet? We'll break down where you can expect to pay more as the effects start hitting. A major curveball in Middle Eastern relations—reports say the U.S. could turn to Russia to help broker a new Iranian nuclear deal. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing is committing $100 billion to expand chip production in the U.S. It's a huge investment with major implications for both the economy and national security. And in today's Back of the Brief—as protests flare up again on college campuses nationwide, Donald Trump is threatening to cut federal funding for any school that allows illegal demonstrations. We'll break down what he said and what it could mean. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex rebounded from recent losing sessions this morning - opening up 181-points yesterday's close, at 22,778 on turnover of 8.9-billion N-T. The market closed down by 0.7-per cent on Tuesday, but managed to recoup some of its early losses, as investor sentiment remained cautious in the wake of volatility on Wall Street overnight … .. which was sparked by U-S President Donald Trump confirming that tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico would go into effect later in the day. Premier touts TSMC's expanded US plan Premier Cho Jung-tai is voicing his support for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's new investment in the United States. According to Cho, government sees T-S-M-C's expanded investment positively, because it will boost Taiwan's competitive edge (競爭力) inthe global market, and "making Taiwan stronger is the common stance of the government and industry." Cho says the government has long been encouraging domestic industries to expand worldwide and is providing necessary assistance for such expansions. The premier also says he hopes T-S-M-C's investments will continue to create mutual benefits and a win-win situation with Taiwan's allies. Cabinet spokeswoman Michelle Lee says the U-S has become the top destination of Taiwanese investors, as local companies seek to extend their global reach and the U-S accounted for 30-per cent of Taiwan's total overseas investment last year. CPBL head reacts to WBC fine Chinese Professional Baseball League President Tsai Chi-chang is vowing to reflect on the reasons the national team was find 20,000 U-S dollars for violating regulations during last month's World Baseball Classic qualifiers at the Taipei Dome. The team was fined by tournament organizes - Major League Baseball - for violating a rule regarding the use of electronic devices. The M-L-B says movers were found to have used their phones in an office where equipment was stored - in violations of (違反) a rule banning players or team staff member from using electronic devices in all areas considered to be part of the competition. Tsai is admitted that mistakes were made, but stressing that he wasn't in the dugout during the qualifying games and that the C-P-B-L will accept the fine in accordance with the rules. US Investors to Buy Panama Canal Ports A consortium of US investors has agreed to buy majority stakes in two ports on the Panama canal from a Hong Kong-based company for nearly 20 billion dollars. The deal comes in the wake of allegations by the Trump administration that Chinese influence (影響) over the waterway poses a security risk to the US. Ira Spitzer reports. China Keeps 5Percent Growth Target Meanwhile… China is keeping its economic growth target at “around 5%” for 2025 despite a looming trade war with the United States and other headwinds (阻力，逆風). Premier Li Qiang announced the target in a report presented at the opening session of the National People's Congress today. The report says a target of around 5% is well aligned with the country's mid- and long-term development goals. The IMF has projected that China's economy will grow 4.6% this year, down from 5% in 2024, according to Chinese government statistics. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ 初開的茉莉 喚醒茶葉香氣 感受清新 茶奶甜香 以詩歌和春光佐茶 飲冰室茶集 觀看更多▶ ▶ https://sofm.pse.is/79tgxc #飲冰室茶集 #以詩歌和春光佐茶 #綠奶茶 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 39-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 23,526 on turnover of $3.6-billion N-T. Joseph Wu rebuts Trump chip theft claim National Security Council head Joseph Wu is rebutting claims by U-S President Donald Trump that Taiwan stole the semiconductor business from America. Speaking at the Halifax International Security Forum in Taipei, Wu stressed that Taiwan "did not steal anything from anybody" .. …. and stressed that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing "started from scratch" with "some help from the international community." The statements come after Trump earlier this week announced that America could hit semiconductors with tariffs of around 25-per cent in the coming weeks. Wu told delegates at the forum that the government is continuing to assess the potential impact of such a move and will be prepared to adjust its economic structure if such a need arises. He warned that those bearing the cost of such tariffs will be U-S consumers, and he's sure eventually the Trump administration will reconsider (重新考慮) its decision." Taoyuan Airport MRT preparing for 200-millionth rider The Taoyuan Metro Corporation says it's preparing to celebrate its 200-millionth passenger trip earlier than expected. According to the Airport M-R-T operator, the milestone was originally projected for March, but due increased ridership during the on-going Lantern Festival, it's now expected to meet the number sometime this weekend. The lucky passenger who takes the 200-millionth trip will receive a one-year Greater Taipei commuter (通勤者) pass and a gifts worth 20,000 N-T. The five passengers before and after them will receive two-month commuter passes and special gifts. Israel: Returned Remains Not Missing Mother The Israeli military says the remains of two child hostages have been identified but another body released by Hamas was not the boys' mother. Hamas militants had turned over four bodies Thursday under the tenuous (脆弱的) ceasefire that has paused over 15 months of war. Israeli confirmed one body was that of Oded Lifshitz, who was 83 when he was abducted during the Hamas attack that started the war in 2023. The military said later the remains of Ariel and Kfir Bibas had been identified and the family notified. But the military said the additional body was not that of their mother Shiri Bibas nor any other hostage. It called the failure to return four hostages Thursday a violation of the utmost severity of the ceasefire agreement. UN Alarm on DRC Fighting The United Nations has once again sounded the alarm bells at the devastating impact of the continued fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Some 35 thousand people have fled the east of the DRC to Burundi since the beginning of February. Rwanda-backed M-23 fighters continue to advance (前進) across both South and North Kivu. Jody Jacobs has an update from the United Nations Headquarters in New York… Argentina Drops Some Charges in Payne Death Case A court in Argentina has dropped charges of criminal negligence against three of the five people indicted in connection with the death of Liam Payne, the former One Direction singer who fell from a third-floor hotel balcony in Buenos Aires last October. In its decision, obtained (獲得) by The Associated Press on Thursday, the Argentine federal appeals court ordered the other two defendants in the case to remain in custody. They are facing prosecution on charges they supplied the famed British boyband star with narcotics. The charge of negligent homicide carries a sentence of one to five years in prison in Argentina. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened continued to lose ground this morning from yesterday's decline - opening down 73-points at 23,530 on turnover of 5.1-billion N-T. The market fell on Wednesday after U-S President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 25-per cent tariff on chips, cars and pharmaceuticals (藥品). Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing was the focus of selling - as its share price shed 0.91-per cent. The stock's losses contributed about 80-points to the Tai-Ex's total decline for the day and sent the electronics index lower by 0.38-per cent, while the semiconductor sub-index was down 0.57-per cent. Lai calls Taiwan 'a chess player, not a chess piece' President Lai Ching-te is describing Taiwan as "a chess player, not a chess piece" in the shifting geopolitical climate. Lai made the statement during a meeting of the D-P-P's Central Standing Committee, as he's seeking to reaffirm his administration's commitment to strengthening the island's defense through increased spending and reforms (改革). D-P-P spokeswoman Han Ying says Lai expressed confidence Taiwan will be able to successfully navigate the rapidly changing international landscape … .. while at the same time, ensuring national security and preserving its leading position in the global semiconductor supply chain. More free flu vaccines to be available from today And, The Centers for Disease Control says 100,000 doses of newly purchased flu vaccines for the free government-funded program are now available to high-risk groups. The vaccines passed inspection last Friday before being distributed (散發、分配) to local health authorities for today's rollout. Distribution of the flu vaccines doses comes as the C-D-C reported just over 148,000 hospital visits for flu-like illness last week. The additional flu-vaccines doses are available to individuals aged 65 and over, infants over the age of 6 months, preschool children and those at higher risk of contracting the flu. UN Warns of Rebel Offensive in Congo Top United Nations officials in Africa have warned an emergency meeting of the U.N. Security Council that the offensive of Rwanda-backed rebels in mineral-rich eastern Congo is threatening peace in the wider region. A U.N. special envoy for Congo urged the council on Wednesday to take "urgent (緊迫的) and decisive steps to avert a wider regional war.” The U.N. special envoy for the Africa's Great Lakes region said the recent seizure of major cities in eastern Congo by M23 rebels show that “the risk of a regional conflagration is more real today than ever before.” France's U.N. ambassador called for the council to adopt a resolution urging an end to the M23 offensive. US Texas Measles Outbreak Spreads to Vaccinated A measles outbreak linked to unvaccinated children in West Texas is now spreading to (擴散，蔓延) vaccinated individuals. Health officials say four people who have had their jabs, are among those infected. Toni Waterman has more. Canada Announces HSR Plans The Canadian government says it is moving ahead with a multi-billion dollar plan to build a high-speed rail network between Quebec City and Toronto. The planned rail network will be 100% electric, span approximately 1,000 kilometers, and reach speeds of up to 300 kilometers per hour. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told a news conference the government will commit the equivalent of (等值) $2.74 billion US dollars over six years to iron out specifics before construction can begin. Officials say it's too soon to estimate the final cost of the project or when it will be completed. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 76-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 23,589 on turnover of 4.8-billion N-T. The market closed higher on Tuesday after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing got a boost from last-ditch buying. However, turnover remained limited, as analysts say many investors are still waiting for U-S President Donald Trump's decision regarding semiconductor tariffs on Taiwan. Lai promulgates amended law tightening recall petition rules President Lai Ching-te has signed off on amended legislation that tightens requirements for petitions used to initiate the recall of elected officials. Promulgation of the amendments to the Public Officials Election And Recall Act comes after lawmakers voted to uphold (贊成，維護) the legislation following a re-vote requested by the Cabinet last week. The amendments were proposed by the K-M-T and had the back of the Taiwan People's Party. The D-P-P says it is preparing to petition the Constitutional Court to rule on the constitutionality of the amended law. Banana prices to remain high until May or June The Ministry of Agriculture says the price of bananas is expected to remain high until May or June. The statement comes as banana prices have shot up in recent weeks. According to the Agriculture and Food Agency, the price of bananas at Taipei's First and Second Wholesale Fruit and Vegetable Markets on Monday was 107.1 N-T per kilogram. That was an 84.2-per cent from the same date of last year. The agency says the high prices are mainly the result of "several typhoons" that struck Kaohsiung and Pingtung last year. Prices for guavas, jujubes and wax apples have also risen this year due to the impact (影響) of the typhoons. US Agencies Expecitng Mass Layoffs From the US…. Major layoffs are expected at NASA and NOAA this week. New hires are expecting pink slips (解僱通知單), while hundreds of other employees at the space and weather agencies have accepted the Trump Administration's offer to leave. Toni Waterman has more. Australia Mass Whale Stranding More than 150 false killer whales are stranded on a remote beach on Australia's island state of Tasmania. Officials say marine experts including veterinarians are at the scene on Wednesday near Arthur River on Tasmania's northwest coast. Of the 157 beached whales, 136 appeared to still be alive. The inaccessibility (交通不便，難以接近) of the beach, ocean conditions and challenges to getting specialist equipment to the remote area were complicating (使複雜化) a response. Authorities have not yet requested public help to rescue the whales. Brazil Approves Joining OPEC Brazil's government has approved joining OPEC+, a group of major oil-exporting nations. Brazil was invited to join the group in 2023. It includes the members of OPEC, the longstanding (長期存在的) group set up to coordinate oil production to stabilize markets, plus several more significant oil-producing nations. Brazil's participation will be limited to discussing industry-related issues, but the South American country will not participate in decisions. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 45-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 23,550 on turnover of 3.3-billion N-T. The market surged past the five-day moving average on Monday, after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing saw a technical rebound, which helped the broader market rebound from the previous session led by tech stocks. Select old economy industries also attracted bargain hunters during the trading day, including shipping stocks - as the transportation industry rose 1.9-per cent - while the financial sector added 0.76-per cent. More free flu vaccines on the way The Centers for Disease Control says it has now distributed some 100,000 additional government-funded flu vaccines and they will be administered (給予、施用) from this Thursday. According to the C-D-C, the vaccines passed inspection last Friday and have been distributed to local health authorities. Distribution of the flu vaccines doses come after the C-D-C last week announced that T-T-Y Biopharm had been awarded the 12.7-million N-T contract to supply the cell culture flu vaccines. The doses will be then administered for individuals aged 65 and over, infants over the age of 6 months, preschool children and those at higher risk of contracting the flu. Taipei street named after badminton's Lee Yang and Wang Chi-lin Olympic badminton gold medal winners - Lee Yang and Wang Chi-lin - have had a street named after them in Taipei. The plaque for "Lin Yang Way" was unveiled at a ceremony at the Zhongshan Junior High School - where both of them studied in their younger years. According to Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an, the city government chose to name the street after Lee and Wang after local residents submitted a petition to his office calling for the two-time Olympic gold medallists to be celebrated. Residents won't have to change their addresses, as the street will also preserve its original (原來的) name of "Lane 361 on Fuxing North Road." Lee and Wang won gold in men's badminton doubles at both the 2020 Tokyo and the 2024 Paris games. US Trump Asks Supreme Court to Rule on Agency Head Firing US President Donald Trump is seeking approval from the Supreme Court to remove the leader of an independent ethics agency. Hampton Dellinger, who oversees the U.S. Office of Special Counsel, an agency dedicated to (致力於、專用的) safeguarding government employees who report misconduct, is challenging his dismissal. Mitch McCann reports Toronto Delta Flipped Plane A Delta Airlines plane flipped (翻轉) upon arrival at Toronto's Pearson Airport and ended up on its roof Monday, injuring 17 people. The airport has confirmed on X that an “incident” occurred Monday with the Delta flight from Minneapolis and that all 80 passengers and crew are accounted for. The number of people injured was down from early reports from paramedics that 19 were hurt. V Investigators are looking into what caused the plane to flip. According to the Meteorological Service of Canada, the airport was experiencing blowing snow and winds of 51 kph. It is at least the fourth major aviation mishap in North America in the past month. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ 今年夏天就是要來MSC榮耀號 ! 帶著好友們一起IG美照拍不停、派對嗨不停、XD互動影院玩不停。跟著孩子一起玩樂高、滑水道、F1模擬賽車、甲板派對。帶父母一起享受星級美食、看世界級歌舞表演。 2025年6-7月 日韓假期 基隆港出發 早鳥優惠最高每房減6,000元 出發去: https://sofm.pse.is/78ajrz #msccruisestaiwan #Brav榮耀時刻 #MS榮耀號 #MSC地中海郵輪 #基隆港出發 #暑假玩日韓 #早鳥優惠 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened gained 69-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 23,321 on turnover of 5.4-billion N-T. The market fell sharply on Monday, as investors shied away from the electronics sector due to concerns that U-S President Donald Trump will impose heavy tariffs on chips. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing trended lower throughout the session - losing 1.78-per cent by the end of the trading day. And the stock's losses contributed about 160 points to the Tai-Ex's fall total decline during the trading day. Groups submit recall vote proposals for 12 more opposition lawmakers D-P-P supporters have submitted more recall vote proposals targeting 12 opposition lawmakers to the Central Election Commission. It brings the total number of opposition lawmakers now facing potential (可能的) recall votes to 44. The K-M-T lawmakers targeted by the proposals include Deputy Legislative Speaker Johnny Chiang, and seven-term lawmaker Yang Chiung-ying from Taichung, as well as K-M-T caucus secretary-general Lin Si-ming. The latest recall vote proposals follow those submitted on February 3 in a bid to recall 19 K-M-T lawmakers. Taipei international book fair draws 570,000 visitors And, Organizers of the just concluded Taipei International Book Exhibition say this year's event drew an estimated 570,000 visitors over six days. The figure surpassed last year's turnout of 550,000. According to Culture Minister Li Yuan, enthusiastic (熱情的) turnout this year despite the cold weather, was an indication of people's passion for reading and shows that the event was a huge success. Thailand has been picked as the guest of honor for next year's Taipei International Book Exhibition. Hamas to Delay Release of Hostages Hamas says it will delay the further release of hostages in the Gaza Strip after accusing (指控) Israel of violating a ceasefire that began three weeks ago. Israel and Hamas are in the midst of a six-week ceasefire during which Hamas has committed to freeing dozens of the hostages captured in its Oct. 7, 2023, attack in exchange for nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners. Hamas' said its plan to delay the next hostage release “until further notice” depended on whether Israel “abides by its obligations.” Three more Israeli hostages had been scheduled for release on Saturday, in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners. US Texas Measles Outbreak Spreading A measles outbreak in Texas is spreading. Health officials say at least 10 children in one county have tested positive in the past two weeks for the highly contagious disease - which can cause fevers, rashes, brain swelling and even death. All of the children are unvaccinated (未接種疫苗的). Toni Waterman has more. Saudi Doctoral Student Freed After Confinement Over Tweets A Saudi doctoral student at Leeds University in Britain has been freed after seeing her 34-year sentence for her activity on Twitter in Saudi Arabia drastically (大幅度地) reduced. Salma al-Shehab, a mother of two, had been sentenced to 34 years in prison back in 2022 over her tweets. Amnesty International and other rights organizations reported al-Shehab's release, point out that she "spent almost 300 days in prolonged solitary confinement, was denied legal representation, and was then repeatedly convicted on terrorism charges"…"All just because she tweeted in support of women's rights and retweeted Saudi women's rights activists.” Al-Shehab was arrested as part of a wider crackdown on dissent in the kingdom as Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has taken over as its de facto ruler. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ TW01益生菌由江欣樺營養師研製，經證實可以對抗PM2.5，降低肺部損傷，還能降低大腸癌風險、調整體質 TW01益生菌，三效合一，一次解決！ ⟪康健雜誌⟫重新定義益生菌功效！新創益生菌 TW01 可降低大腸癌、抗PM2.5 https://sofm.pse.is/7553rh --

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened marginally down this morning from yesterday's close, at 23,014 on turnover of 7-billion N-T. The market closed slightly lower on Tuesday as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing fell into negative territory and as investors are being cautious ahead of the conclusion of this week's two-day policymaking meeting of the U-S Federal Reserve. New Examination Yuan head confirmed by Legislature Lawmakers have confirmed the appointment of Chou Hung-hsien and Hsu Shu-hsiang as the new president and vice president of the Examination Yuan. The appointments of six members of the Examination Yuan have also been confirmed following a vote in the Legislative Yuan. Chou is the incumbent Examination Yuan vice president, and was confirmed by a vote of 59 to 53. Chou has worked in public office for the past 16 years, serving in various (各種各樣的) positions including in the Examination Yuan and the Executive Yuan. Supreme Prosecutors Office prosecutor Ker Li-ling is the only one of President Lai Ching-te's seven nominees for the Examination Yuan not to have been be confirmed by the Legislature. The president, a vice president, and between seven and nine members of the body responsible for administering (施行) national civil servant exams and appointing, training and protecting the rights of civil service personnel are appointed by the president to four-year terms. CDC reporting decline in enterovirus cases The Centers for Disease Control is reporting a decline (減少) in the number of enterovirus case being reported to health authorities. According to the C-D-C, outpatient and emergency visits from between December 8 and 14 totaled 17,508 a decline of 21.4-per cent from the previous week. However, C-D-C Deputy Director-General Tseng Shu-hui is warning that that the enterovirus epidemic remains at its highest level in a decade for this period despite the decline in the number of weekly cases. Health officials say monitoring over the past four weeks has found that the coxsackie-virus A-16 strain was the most prevalent (流行) circulating here in Taiwan. And that was followed by the A-6, A-2, and enterovirus D-68 strains. US Mangione Faces Murder Charges in NY The suspect accused of (被指控) killing a top healthcare insurance official has been charged with murder in New York Luigi Mangione was indicted on 11 counts on Tuesday, including first-degree murder and murder as an act of terrorism. His lawyer says he plans to plead not guilty to the charges. Sally Patterson has more. Denmark AntiWhaling Activist Freed from Prison Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson will not be extradited to Japan after being freed from prison in Denmark, his lawyer said. The Canadian-American citizen is now planning to return home to be reunited with his family during the festive season after spending five months in custody in Greenland. Japan had asked Denmark to extradite Watson, who was arrested earlier this year under a Japanese warrant. The former head of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, whose high seas confrontations with whaling vessels have drawn support from celebrities and featured in a reality television series, said he is “quite relieved” (鬆了口氣) to be free. Watson's foundation said he faced a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison in Japan, which does not have an extradition treaty with Denmark. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ UL.OS，來自日本大塚製藥 男人系健膚專家 獨家保濕成分 AMP，全天候滋潤你的肌膚，讓你從 AM 到 PM 都狀態滿分，健康又有型！ 各大藥妝店與網購平台，熱賣中！ https://bit.ly/3DdDJLu

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 91-points this morning from Friday's close, at 22,996 on turnover of 5.3-billion N-T. The market moved sharply higher on Friday - jumping more than 300 points as buying was sparked by rally on Wall Street staged by tech stocks overnight. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing continued to serve as an anchor for the upturn, but gains were still capped ahead of technical resistance at the 20-day moving average of around 22,984 points. Taiwan Wins Premier 12 at Tokyo Dome Taiwan has made history after beating Japan 4-0 in the Premier 12 Championship Game at the Tokyo Dome. Taiwan took an early 4-0 lead thanks to two home runs in the top of the fifth inning - a solo by catcher Lin Chia-cheng and a three-run homer by team captain, center fielder Chen Jie-hsien. Taiwan's starter pitcher Lin Yu-min cruised through four scoreless innings - giving up only one hit, three walks and striking out three. While Taiwan's three relievers were able to contain (遏制) the Japanese batters for the rest of the game to seal the historic win. Taiwan was rated second to last by Japanese media before the Premier12 tournament began and was widely considered an underdog. Premier Asks Mew Labor Minister to Revamp Policies Premier Cho Jung-tai says newly appointed Labor Minister Hong Shen-han has been asked to devise a comprehensive labor policy following the suicide of a Ministry of Labor employee. According to the premier, Hong must develop an "inclusive (包容性) labor policy" that protects workers while addressing the demands of various industries, while also creating a supportive and equitable workplace for his colleagues while boosting their morale. Hong was appointed to succeed Ho Pei-shan on Friday. Ho's resignation was accepted by the premier earlier that same day following criticism over her handling of the suicide case. The premier says he chose Hong to lead the labor ministry because he used to be a civil rights activist and is trusted by many workers. WFP says in 2025 hunger will reach alarming highs The World Food Programme says global food hunger is set to increase by ten percent. WFP made the announcement on Friday as it began an appeal close a funding gap of 17 billion dollars that it needs to address the escalating (不斷升級) global hunger crisis. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York. Russian Plane Lands Safely in Turkey After Fire Turkey's transportation ministry says the engine of a Russian plane with 95 people on board caught fire after landing at Antalya airport in southern Turkey. All passengers and crew were safely evacuated. The flight from Sochi was carrying 89 passengers and six crew members Sunday. The pilot made an emergency call after the aircraft landed at 9:34 p.m. local time, and airport rescue and firefighting crews quickly extinguished (熄滅) the fire. Efforts were underway to remove the aircraft from the runway. Arrivals at the airport have been temporarily suspended while departures were taking place from a nearby military-run runway. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ 高雄美術特區2-4房全新落成，《惟美術》輕軌C22站散步即到家，近鄰青海商圈，卡位明星學區，徜徉萬坪綠海。 住近美術館，擁抱優雅日常，盡現驕傲風範！美術東四路X青海路 07-553-3838 --

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 253-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 23,277 on turnover of 10.7-billion N-T. Shares in Taiwan closed slightly lower Monday despite a late rally in which Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing recovered most of its early losses due to its sound fundamentals. The Taiex had strong technical support as it tested the five-day moving average, and bounced back well above that level by the end of the trading session. Deputy speaker departs for U.S., France Deputy Legislative Speaker Johnny Chiang from the opposition KMT departed Taiwan late on Sunday for a trip to the United States and France where he will conduct exchanges with American and French lawmakers. Chiang's office says he is scheduled to attend a round of meetings which will be held by the Taiwanese Chambers of Commerce of North America in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. While in the U.S., the deputy speaker will also meet with American congresspersons to discuss the result of the U.S. presidential election and how Taiwan could be impacted. After a two-day stay in the U.S., Chiang will head to France and join a cross-party delegation consisting of (由…組成) ruling Democratic Progressive Party and opposition Taiwan People's Party lawmakers visiting the French Senate. His office says the trip to the French Senate will focus on Taiwan's participation in international organizations and combating disinformation. Protesters Demand Justice After Station Roof Collapse Anti-government protesters in Serbia are demanding arrests and the resignations of top officials over the deadly collapse of a concrete roof at a railway station that killed 14 people in a northern city this month. The rally in Belgrade blamed the collapse on rampant (猖獗的，泛濫的) corruption and sloppy renovation work on the station building in Novi Sad. The work was part of a wider deal with Chinese state companies involved in a number of infrastructure projects in the Balkan country. Authorities have opened an investigation and Serbia's construction minister submitted his resignation last week, but no one has been charged or detained. Scientists Predict 2024 Hottest Year on Record Scientists are "virtually certain" that 2024 will be the warmest year on record. The Copernicus Climate Change Service, a European agency, made the announcement on Monday, reinforcing (加固) predictions made earlier in the year. It comes as world leaders gather in Azerbaijan for the United Nations' annual climate conference. Sally Patterson reports. Emperor Penguin Found in Australia An emperor penguin found malnourished far from its Antarctic home on the Australian south coast is being cared for by a wildlife expert. A government statement says the adult male was found earlier this month on a popular tourist beach in southwest Australia — about 3,500 kilometers north of the icy waters off the Antarctic coast. Researchers say the largest penguin species has never been reported in Australia before. And they have no idea why the penguin traveled to the Australian town. Experts are focusing their efforts on rehabilitating (使康復) the bird, but say "options are still being worked through" on if the penguin could potentially be returned to Antarctica. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ 高雄美術特區2-4房全新落成，《惟美術》輕軌C22站散步即到家，近鄰青海商圈，卡位明星學區，徜徉萬坪綠海。 住近美術館，擁抱優雅日常，盡現驕傲風範！美術東四路X青海路 07-553-3838

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 38-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 23,180 on turnover of $7.3-billion N-T. The market closed moderately higher on Wednesday as investors waited for the outcome of the U-S presidential election. The bellwether electronics sector once again acted a driver for the broader market, as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing in focus. Conscripts Test Domestically Made Portable Launchers A group of conscripts drafted following this year's lengthening of mandatory military service has fired domestically made portable (便於攜帶的) rocket launchers during a media event. The live-fire exercises took place at that Southern Taiwan Military Training Center in Tainan. Conscripts who spent several weeks training with man-portable shoulder-launched Kestrel and fired several rounds from the domestically built weapon system. Defense officials say most of the rockets hit targets some 200-meters away, however, one of the conscripts' launchers failed to fire due to a malfunction. The deputy commander of the training center says the launcher that failed to fire has been handed over the the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology for further examination. The conscripts were part of the first group that began their compulsory service earlier this year after the government extended military service for men to one year from the previous four months. US Trump Presidency for Supreme Court Looking ahead after the US election, Donald Trump's presidency could assure (保證) a conservative Supreme Court majority for decades AP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports… Canada Orders TikTok Dissolution The Canadian government is ordering the dissolution of TikTok's Canadian business after a national security review of the Chinese company behind the social media app but said it won't block access (使用或看見某物的權利或機會). Canada's industry minister says it is meant to address risks related to ByteDance Ltd.'s establishment of TikTok Technology Canada Inc. TikTok is wildly popular with young people, but its Chinese ownership has raised fears that Beijing could use it to collect data on Western users or push pro-China narratives and misinformation. Amazon Deforestation Drops Amazon rainforest loss in Brazil dropped by one-third compared to the previous year, according to official monitoring. The statistics were announced Wednesday in Brazil's presidential palace, That is the lowest level of destruction in nine years. Moreover, deforestation in Brazil's vast savannah (稀樹草原) also decreased by 25.7%, the first decline in five years. The area destroyed reached 8,174 square kilometers. The results sharply contrast with President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's predecessor, far-right leader Jair Bolsonaro, who prioritized agribusiness expansion and weakened environmental agencies. Deforestation hit a 15-year high under his term. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ 高雄美術特區2-4房全新落成，《惟美術》輕軌C22站散步即到家，近鄰青海商圈，卡位明星學區，徜徉萬坪綠海。 住近美術館，擁抱優雅日常，盡現驕傲風範！美術東四路X青海路 07-553-3838

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 59-points this morning from Friday's close, at 22,839 on turnover of 5.4-billion N-T. The market closed slightly lower on Friday as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing recouped most of its early heavy losses following a plunge by I-C stocks on Wall Street at the end of last week. Work to Restore Power and Access to Typhoon-Hit Villages Continues The Central Emergency Operation Center says efforts to repair the damage caused by Typhoon Kong-Rey are ongoing. The statement comes as more than 8,000 households remain without power and access to several rural communities remains blocked following last week's storm. According to the center, 8,164 households across Taiwan are still without power and work to restore electricity expected to wrap-up later today. A total of 965,342 households experienced power outages as the typhoon battered Taiwan and several locations remain cut off due to damage to access roads, which continues to hinder progress in restoring (恢復) power. Water supplies have been restored to all 63,016 households affected by the storm. 2nd Taiwanese Volunteer Soldier Killed in Ukraine The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed the death of a second Taiwan national in Ukraine. Deputy spokesman Hsiao Guang-wei says his office was able to confirm the death through the International Legion for the Defense of Ukraine. According to Hsiao, the foreign ministry has contacted the man's family and will offer assistance (協助) to them should they need any in dealings with matters related to his death. D-P-P lawmaker Puma Shen has named the volunteer soldier as Wu Chong-da. Shen says the 44-year-old Kaohsiung native was a veteran of Taiwan's Army Special Forces Command and was killed fighting on the frontline in Ukraine. Israel Military Seizes Syrian Citizen The Israeli military says it has carried out a ground raid into Syria, seizing a Syrian citizen involved in Iranian networks. It was the first time in the current war that Israel announced its troops operated in Syrian territory. Syria did not immediately confirm the Sunday announcement. The Israeli military said the seizure was part of a special operation “that took place in recent months,” though it did not say exactly when it occurred (發生). It says the man seized had been under military surveillance for many months and was involved in Iranian initiatives targeting areas of the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights. US Trump and Harris on Campaign Sprint White House hopefuls Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are tearing through (匆忙行動) a number of swing states in the last days of the US election campaign - whose undecided voters could ultimately decide the result of this race. Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more. Congo MPOX Shows Signs of Stabilizing Some health officials say mpox cases in Congo appear to be “stabilizing.” It's a possible sign that the epidemic for which the World Health Organization made a global emergency declaration in August might be on the decline. WHO says Congo has reported about 200 to 300 lab-confirmed mpox cases every week recently, which is down from nearly 400 cases a week in July. But the U.N. health agency acknowledges (承認) that only 40% to 50% of suspected infections in Congo were being tested. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ 高雄美術特區2-4房全新落成，《惟美術》輕軌C22站散步即到家，近鄰青海商圈，卡位明星學區，徜徉萬坪綠海。 住近美術館，擁抱優雅日常，盡現驕傲風範！美術東四路X青海路 07-553-3838 -- 史上最大最划算的雙11他真的來了! 淘寶限時全站¥99免運，宅配超取都可以 即日起到11/11，跨店每滿¥300減¥50! 偷偷告訴你哦 現在淘寶新用戶，首購淘寶付! 首購直接送約NT$270紅包 只有你想不到，沒有淘寶淘不到~ 這次雙11盡情買爆吧!

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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 133-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 23,402 on turnover of 6.8-billion N-T. The market closed marginally lower on Tuesday after rebounding from a heavy early downturn as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing trimmed (修整, 減少) its losses in the late in the session. The main board continued to see interest in artificial intelligence related stocks such as Hon Hai, while a strong rebound by the financial sector also lent some support to the broader market. Premier Claims to Make Concessions to Break Budget Delay Premier Cho Jung-tai is seeking to break a deadlock in the Legislative Yuan over the government's general budget for next year. Speaking during a legislative hearing, Cho said the Cabinet will increase funding for compensation to Indigenous peoples for a logging ban, as requested by opposition lawmakers, in a bid to break the standoff. However, he stressed the "concession" will be a one-off (一次性的) "exception" and if lawmakers fail to pass the 2025 general budget soon, the Cabinet could bring the issue to the Constitutional Court. Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu has said a next round of cross-party caucus talks will take place tomorrow. Taiwan Railway Corporation to Raise Salaries And, The Taiwan Railway Corporation has announced plans to increase employee salaries. According to the rail operator, the pay rises will range from 1,800 to 3,140 N-T. The company says the move will see the basic monthly salary for entry-level employee rising to 36,140 N-T. Back pay and overtime compensation will also be adjusted (調整) from the employee's start date. The railway corporation says it will also seek to review and increase hazard pay, salaries for night shift employees and regional allowances. US Georgial Rejects GOP Bid to Change Election Rules From the US…. Georgia's Supreme Court has unanimously rejected a bid by Republicans to reinstate a slew (很多，大量) of new, controversial election rules - two weeks before election day. A lower court last week had called the rules "illegal, unconstitutional and void." Toni Waterman has the story Mexico President Announces New Agriculture Plan Mexico's new president has announced an agriculture plan that could change the country's food production and distribution. President Claudia Sheinbaum pledged Tuesday to revive (復原) government stores and continue efforts to achieve “food sovereignty” to make Mexico capable of producing all the food it eats. The pledges run counter to what Mexican food sales look like today when consumption of most of the old basics has fallen. Sheinbaum says her policy is mainly focused on increasing bean and corn production. The government will also focus on supporting coffee production, but mainly for instant coffee, which it claims is used by 84% of Mexican households. The plan will also seek to support cocoa production, but mainly for powdered baking and hot chocolate, not fine chocolate bars. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ 2024年必喝！熱銷千萬瓶，茶裏王邀您一起品好茶！ ⭐茶裏王四季春茶 100%台灣茶葉沖泡，無糖無香料，回甘更清爽！ ⭐茶裏王伯爵紅茶 經典柑橘清香，不加糖，也能不苦澀！ 100%茶葉沖泡的好茶，釋放甘甜茶香~ 忙碌中喝口茶裏王，讓自己回甘放鬆一下！ → https://bit.ly/3Ywbu2O -- 高雄美術特區2-4房全新落成，《惟美術》輕軌C22站散步即到家，近鄰青海商圈，卡位明星學區，徜徉萬坪綠海。 住近美術館，擁抱優雅日常，盡現驕傲風範！美術東四路X青海路 07-553-3838

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 114-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 23,428 on turnover of 8.5-billion N-T. The market managed to close slightly higher on Monday - that, despite initial gains being limited as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing fell into consolidation mode after rallying at the end of last week. Market watchers say many investors opted to shift to the sell side, locking in profits built for T-S-M-C, as the main board moved closer to the nearest technical resistance ahead of the 23,700 point level. General Budget Talks Break Down in LY Again Lawmakers remain deadlocked over the government's general budget for next year after another another round of cross-party caucus negotiations broke down with no agreements being made. Legislative review of the 3.13-trillion N-T general budget proposal presented by the Cabinet has now been in limbo for weeks. The main issue is the opposition caucuses' rejection of the Cabinet's compensation plan for the logging ban, on grounds that there were deficiencies in the proposal. The Cabinet has budgeted 40,000 N-T per hectare for landowners or users affected by the ban. However, that figure is below the 60,000 N-T required under the amendments to the Logging Ban Compensation for Lands Reserved for Indigenous Peoples Act. Former Vice Premier Lin Hsin-i to Attend November's APEC Summit The Presidential Office says businessman and senior presidential advisor Lin Hsin-i will attend November's APEC summit in Peru as President Lai Ching-te's official envoy. According to the Presidential Office, Lai asked Lin to attend the meeting in the hope he will use his "professional and abundant experience to fully expound the meaning of the government's policies" and "effectively increase Taiwan's visibility (能見度) and importance" in Lima. The office also says the trip will be aimed at promoting cooperation on "green digital transformations, digital innovation, digital health, small and medium-sized enterprise growth, women's economic empowerment, inclusive growth, and food security." Lin previously attended three APEC meetings in Brunei in 2000, in China in 2001, and in South Korea in 2005. SKorea Summons Russian Ambassador Over NKorean Troops South Korea has summoned the Russian ambassador to demand the immediate pullout of North Korean troops allegedly deployed in Russia. South Korea's spy agency said last week it had confirmed that North Korea sent 1,500 special operation forces to Russia earlier this month to support Russia's war against Ukraine. During a meeting with Russia's ambassador, the south's vice foreign minister "condemned in the strongest terms” North Korea's troop dispatch that he said poses “grave security threat” to South Korea and the international community. The minister says South Korea in collaboration (合作) with the international community will mobilize all available means to deal with an act that threatens its vital national security interests. The Russian Embassy quoted its ambassador as saying that the Russian-North Korean cooperation is not aimed against the security interests of South Korea. US Infant Deaths Rise After Abortion Access Overturned New research shows that hundreds of more infants have died in the United States than expected since the Supreme Court overturned abortion access in the Dobbs decision of 2022. Since then, more than 20 states have implemented (實施) bans or restrictions on the medical procedure. Toni Waterman has more. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ 高雄美術特區2-4房全新落成，《惟美術》輕軌C22站散步即到家，近鄰青海商圈，卡位明星學區，徜徉萬坪綠海。 住近美術館，擁抱優雅日常，盡現驕傲風範！美術東四路X青海路 07-553-3838

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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 25-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 22,637 on turnover of 3.3-billion N-T. The market lost ground on Tuesday, despite Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing helping the main board recoup some of its early losses. While investors remained upbeat about T-S-M-C's outlook in expectation of an investor conference scheduled for next week, old economy stocks took a hit after investors took cues (提示) from decline on Wall Street overnight. FM Thanks US for Bipartisan Support Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung is thanking the United Statss for its bipartisan support of Taiwan's defense. Lin made the statement during a legislative hearing after U-S Vice President Kamala Harris told 60 Minutes that Washington must support Taiwan's ability to defend itself. Speaking during the interview with host Bill Whitaker, the Democratic party's presidential candidate said while the U-S needs to maintain a one China policy, that includes supporting Taiwan's ability to defend itself and ensuring (確保) the freedom of the Taiwan Strait. According to the foreign minister, regardless of the ruling party - Taiwan has seen a strengthening in its relations with the U-S in recent years. Taiwan Ranks World's 14th Richest Country And, Taiwan has been listed in 14th place among the world's wealthiest countries in terms of G-D-P per capita in the latest World's 100 Richest Countries 2024 rankings released by Forbes magazine. Taiwan's G-D-P per capita stands at 76,860 U-S dollars, which puts it one spot above Hong Kong with 75,130 U-S dollars. The magazine's list of the richest countries in the world is compiled based on G-D-P per capita data, as estimated by the International Monetary Fund. However, the magazine also considers purchasing power parity when compiling (編輯,編製) its rankings. Luxembourg topped the 2024 Forbes list with a G-D-P per capita of 143,740 U-S dollars. UK MI5 Warning on Sharp Rise in Plots Against Order The head of MI5 says Britain is facing a staggering rise in attempts at assassination, sabotage and other crimes backed by Russia and Iran. Ken McCallum says hostile states are increasingly recruiting criminals to carry out plots. The head of the U.K.'s domestic intelligence agency said in a rare public speech on Tuesday that MI5 and police have tackled 20 Tehran-backed plots since 2022. He says the number of state-threat investigations undertaken by MI5 has risen by 48% in the past year, with Iran, Russia and China the main perpetrators. He warned that Iran could expand its targets in the United Kingdom if Britain's ally Israel attacks in response to Iran's recent missile barrage. McCallum said Russia is trying to use arson and sabotage (破壞) to create disorder on the streets of Britain and other European countries. Brazil Lifts X Ban After Musk Backs Down Brazil's Supreme Court has ruled that X can resume operations in the country, ending a five-week suspension over concerns about the content on the social media platform. X's owner Elon Musk agreed to several concessions (讓步) in order to have the ban lifted. Ira Spitzer reports. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ MITSUI OUTLET PARK 林口 超日本週年慶 10/4(五)-10/27(日)

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened marginally (略微地) down this morning from yesterday's close, at 22,691 on turnover of 5-billion N-T. The market rebounded from Friday's downturn on Monday - gaining almost 400 points on the back of a rally by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing. Analysts say market sentiment improved as investors reacted to gains on Wall Street at the end of last week - where better-than-expected nonfarm payroll data for September indicated that the U-S economy remains resilient. Environmental Groups Pan Recommended Carbon Fee Environmental groups are criticizing the basic carbon fee and preferential rates proposed by the government - calling them "passive" and too low to affect the behavior of big carbon emitters. The criticisim comes after a review committee recommended setting a basic carbon fee rate of 300 N-T per metric ton of carbon emissions. The groups says the basic carbon fees are too low to effectively reduce carbon emissions and companies could see them as an affordable (付得起的) operating expense or pass them on to consumers rather than invest resources to reduce emissions and the fees. Ariel Lin Wins best Leading Actress at Asian Film Award Actress Ariel Lin has won the award for Best Lead Female Actor at the 2024 Asia Contents Awards & Global OTT Awards in South Korea. Lin won the award for her performance in the Taiwanese television drama "Imperfect Us." She received the award in-person at the ceremony in Busan - where she gave a teary (熱淚盈眶) speech in Korean, saying that the award was "a great motivation for both me and the work." The Asia Contents Awards & Global OTT Awards is now in its sixth year. It's organized jointly by the Busan International Film Festival and South Korea's National I-T Industry Promotion Agency. NKorea Kim Issues Warning for Nuclear Weapons North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un has warned again that he could use nuclear weapons in potential conflicts with South Korea and the United States. State media today said Kim made such a warning in his speech at a university. Kim said North Korea's nuclear response posture must be fully enhanced because South Korea and the United States are pushing to beef up their military alliance based on joint nuclear and strategic planning, a move that he said would increase (增加) the danger of breaking the balance of power on the Korean Peninsula. Kim has issued similar threats to use nuclear weapons preemptively numerous times, but his latest warning came as outside experts say North Korea could ramp up animosities ahead of next month's U.S. presidential election. US Scientists Win Nobel for microMRNA Discovery American scientists Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun have won this year's Nobel Prize in physiology (生理)or medicine for the discovery of microRNA, a tiny molecule that governs how cells in the body function. It has been connected to heart disease, cancers and viral diseases. Kate fisher reports That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____.

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 176-points this morning from Friday's close, at 22,479 on turnover of 6.4-billion N-T. The market closed lower Friday. However, those losses were limited () after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing received a boost from buying towards the end of the session that allowed it to recoup its earlier losses. MOFA Touts National Day Guests Foreign dignitaries and delegations are scheduled to arrive in the coming days to take part in this year's Double Ten National Day celebrations. Among the VIPs expected this year are the deputy prime ministers of Belize and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, the first lady of Guatemala, and the speakers of Saint Lucia's upper and lower houses. Along with attending a series of celebratory events in the lead-up to National Day, guests are scheduled to meet with President Lai Ching-te, Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim and other senior government officials. They are also expected to visit multiple government agencies to discuss (討論) semiconductors, public health and medicine, social welfare. Disaster Response Center Disbands The mechanisms set up by the Central Disaster Response Center o deal with Typhoon Krathon's effects have now been disbanded. Howevr, recovery is work continuing in parts of the island. According to the center, Typhoon Krathon killed four and injured 719 people in Taiwan since forming in late September. A total of 9,499 disaster-related incidents were reported, while one person remains (仍然是) missing. Clean-up work is still underway in Keelung, New Taipei, Kaohsiung, Pingtung and Kinmen. The Ministry of Economic Affairs says 435,634 households experienced temporary power outages, while 608,073 households reported water supply problems due to the typhoon. While agricultural losses currently total nearly 390-million N-T. NZ Navy Vessel Oil Spill "Highly Probably" Samoan officials say an oil spill from a grounded New Zealand navy ship which sank and caught fire off the coast of Samoa is “highly probable”. Officials in the Pacific island nation are conducting an environmental impact assessment (評估) in the area where the ship sank on Sunday morning. All 75 people on board the "H-M-N-Z-S Mana-wanui" were taken to safety on life rafts. New Zealand will hold a court of inquiry into the loss of the ship, which was one of nine in its navy. The cause of the disaster is not known. US Gulf Coast Faces Another Hurricane Another hurricane is barreling (飛馳) towards the already storm-ravaged US gulf-coast. A state of emergency has been declared in parts of Florida while the state is still clearing up from the effects of hurricane Helene. US correspondent Kate Fisher reports UK PM Staff Reshuffle British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's chief of staff has quit, citing concerns that growing news reports about her role “risked becoming a distraction to the government.” Sue Gray's resignation came after recent reports about tensions between her and Starmer's chief adviser Morgan McSweeney, and that she was earning more than the prime minister. The BBC has reported that Gray's annual salary was about, $223-thousand US dollars. That's nearly $4-thousand dollars higher than Starmer's pay. Gray said she accepted a new role as Starmer's envoy (使者) for the regions and nations. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ 【2024世界音樂節＠臺灣】 從臺灣到世界，一場成癮於音樂的心流體驗！ 從雷擎、异境樂團 X 乱彈阿翔限定共演組合、還有剛果、義大利等多個國家音樂人，高達 28 場多元演出。 時間｜2024/10/11（五） – 10/13（日） 地點｜臺北流行音樂中心產業園區內（戶外表演空間、 LivehouseD、LegacyTERA） ➤ 購票｜ https://bit.ly/4epwn5g

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 176-points this morning from Friday's close, at 22,479 on turnover of 6.4-billion N-T. The market closed lower Friday. However, those losses were limited () after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing received a boost from buying towards the end of the session that allowed it to recoup its earlier losses. MOFA Touts National Day Guests Foreign dignitaries and delegations are scheduled to arrive in the coming days to take part in this year's Double Ten National Day celebrations. Among the VIPs expected this year are the deputy prime ministers of Belize and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, the first lady of Guatemala, and the speakers of Saint Lucia's upper and lower houses. Along with attending a series of celebratory events in the lead-up to National Day, guests are scheduled to meet with President Lai Ching-te, Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim and other senior government officials. They are also expected to visit multiple government agencies to discuss (討論) semiconductors, public health and medicine, social welfare. Disaster Response Center Disbands The mechanisms set up by the Central Disaster Response Center o deal with Typhoon Krathon's effects have now been disbanded. Howevr, recovery is work continuing in parts of the island. According to the center, Typhoon Krathon killed four and injured 719 people in Taiwan since forming in late September. A total of 9,499 disaster-related incidents were reported, while one person remains (仍然是) missing. Clean-up work is still underway in Keelung, New Taipei, Kaohsiung, Pingtung and Kinmen. The Ministry of Economic Affairs says 435,634 households experienced temporary power outages, while 608,073 households reported water supply problems due to the typhoon. While agricultural losses currently total nearly 390-million N-T. NZ Navy Vessel Oil Spill "Highly Probably" Samoan officials say an oil spill from a grounded New Zealand navy ship which sank and caught fire off the coast of Samoa is “highly probable”. Officials in the Pacific island nation are conducting an environmental impact assessment (評估) in the area where the ship sank on Sunday morning. All 75 people on board the "H-M-N-Z-S Mana-wanui" were taken to safety on life rafts. New Zealand will hold a court of inquiry into the loss of the ship, which was one of nine in its navy. The cause of the disaster is not known. US Gulf Coast Faces Another Hurricane Another hurricane is barreling (飛馳) towards the already storm-ravaged US gulf-coast. A state of emergency has been declared in parts of Florida while the state is still clearing up from the effects of hurricane Helene. US correspondent Kate Fisher reports UK PM Staff Reshuffle British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's chief of staff has quit, citing concerns that growing news reports about her role “risked becoming a distraction to the government.” Sue Gray's resignation came after recent reports about tensions between her and Starmer's chief adviser Morgan McSweeney, and that she was earning more than the prime minister. The BBC has reported that Gray's annual salary was about, $223-thousand US dollars. That's nearly $4-thousand dollars higher than Starmer's pay. Gray said she accepted a new role as Starmer's envoy (使者) for the regions and nations. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ 【2024世界音樂節＠臺灣】 從臺灣到世界，一場成癮於音樂的心流體驗！ 從雷擎、异境樂團 X 乱彈阿翔限定共演組合、還有剛果、義大利等多個國家音樂人，高達 28 場多元演出。 時間｜2024/10/11（五） – 10/13（日） 地點｜臺北流行音樂中心產業園區內（戶外表演空間、 LivehouseD、LegacyTERA） ➤ 購票｜ https://bit.ly/4epwn5g

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 105-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 22,329 on turnover of 4.2 -billion N-T. The market tumbled nearly 600-points on Monday on the back of steep declines in the share price of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing and other tech heavyweights. Analysts says Monday's downturn came as investors moved their money from tech stocks into non-tech stocks. Tai Power to Hike Electricity Rates for Industrial Users The Ministry of Economic Affairs says Tai-Power will be raising electricity rates for industrial users from October 16. The statement follows a meeting of the ministry's electricity price review committee. The hike in price means that industrial users will see their electricity rates increase by an average of 12.5-per cent. Tai-Power had been seeking an increase of 14-per cent, but the committee says it opted for a lower figure in order to ensure (確保) that Taiwan businesses remain competitive. It's the second electricity rate hike this year and was proposed as part of government efforts to shore-up Tai-Power's finances. National Day Gala Tickets Snapped Up in 15 Minutes The Taipei City Department of Information and Tourism says all 5,400 tickets for the 2024 National Day Gala were snapped-up within 15 minutes of release on Monday. The event will be taking place this coming Saturday at the Taipei Dome and it will be the venue's first large-scale non-sporting event. Organizers made the 5,400 tickets available through the "udn fun life" online ticketing platform at noon. Four-hundred of those tickets were reserved for (保留給) senior citizens. Personal information was required by those lucky enough to have booked their seats and tickets cannot be transferred. The National Day Gala will feature performance by singers Jody Chiang and Huang Fei. US Man Pleads Not Guilty to Trump Assassination Attempt The man accused of plotting to kill former president Donald Trump at his Florida golf course has pleaded not guilty to five counts including attempting to assassinate a major presidential candidate. Prosecutors allege Ryan Routh stalked (跟蹤) Donald Trump before setting up what they called a "sniper's nest" at the edge of his golf course in west Palm Beach, Florida. US correspondent Kate Fisher reports Japan PM Resigns Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has resigned with his Cabinet, paving the way for his likely successor Shigeru Ishiba to take office. Ishiba was chosen as the governing Liberal Democratic Party's leader on Friday to replace Kishida, who announced in August his resignation at the end of his three-year term. Ishiba is assured to be prime minister later today in a vote by parliament because it is dominated by his party's ruling coalition (執政聯盟). Ishiba will then announce his new Cabinet later in the day. On Monday, Ishiba said he planned to call a parliamentary election to be held on Oct. 27 after he is formally chosen as prime minister. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ 國立臺灣科學教育館Podcast節目《科科出來講》 有各種新奇有趣的科學小知識，破解生活中的科學小迷思 想聽知識含量最豐富的科學節目，就在《科科出來講》！ 以上廣告由國立臺灣科學教育館提供。 《科科出來講》https://bit.ly/3JXYZVr -- 高雄美術特區2-4房全新落成，《惟美術》輕軌C22站散步即到家，近鄰青海商圈，卡位明星學區，徜徉萬坪綠海。 住近美術館，擁抱優雅日常，盡現驕傲風範！美術東四路X青海路 07-553-3838

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 79-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 22,841 on turnover of 8.2-billion N-T. The market moved sharply higher on Wednesday after Wall Street posted more record-high closes overnight. Investors were buoyed by a strong showing by Nvidia on U-S markets overnight - which allowed Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing to close above the 1,000 N-T mark - as the chipmaker led the rise on the local main board and other AI-related stocks followed. MOFA Thanks US President Joe Biden for Taiwan Comments The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is expressing its thanks to U-S President Joe Biden for his speech at the United Nations General Assembly - in which he stressed the importance of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. Speaking in New York Biden reiterated America's support for stability in the Taiwan Strait, condemned military aggression (侵略) in the South China Sea and stated the U-S' commitment to deepening security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. Biden's comments come after he hosted Japan's Prime Minister Kishida Fumio, Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Quad Leaders Summit in Wilmington, Delaware this past weekend. The leaders voiced their opposition (反對) to any attempt to change the "status quo" in the Taiwan Strait. More Chinese Tourists Arrive in Kinmen More Chinese tourists have arrived in Kinmen. According to China's Taiwan Affairs Office, 27 of them traveled to the outlying island on Wednesday as independent tourists and more could travel there in the future. The office also called on the Lai administration to ensure the smooth flow of tourism exchanges "for the well-being of people on both sides." The arrival of the 27 Chinese Tourists in Kinmen comes after first post-COVID-19 tour group from China's Xiamen City traveled to Kinmen for a two-day trip this past Sunday. That 22-member group traveled on direct ferry via the "mini-three links" from Xiamen City. UK PM Tells Britons to Leave Lebanon UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has told an estimated (估計，大約)10,000 Britons in Lebanon, "now is the time to leave," as Israel attacks Hezbollah across the country. Lebanese authorities believe well over 500 have been killed since airstrikes began on Monday. Stuart Smith reports from London. EU Set to Remove Some Protections for The European Union is moving toward backing plans to remove some of its protections for wolves on the continent as their population grows. Ambassadors of the 27 EU nations reached a qualified majority Wednesday to seek to loosen protection rules enshrined in the European Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats. Farmers in many members countrieshave been increasingly angered by attacks on their livestock by wolfpacks as the animals have taken hold in woods and fields close to agricultural lands. Wolves remain a “strictly protected” species in most of Europe, but their numbers are estimated to have grown by 25% over the last decade. Under the plans the EU backs, wolves would be downgraded (降級) from “strictly protected” to “protected," allowing for more measures to keep them at bay from farmers and the population. That was the I.C.R.T. news, Check in again tomorrow for our simplified version of the news, uploaded every day in the afternoon. Enjoy the rest of your day, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ 高雄美術特區2-4房全新落成，《惟美術》輕軌C22站散步即到家，近鄰青海商圈，卡位明星學區，徜徉萬坪綠海。 住近美術館，擁抱優雅日常，盡現驕傲風範！美術東四路X青海路 07-553-3838

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 137-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 22,569 on turnover of 8.9-billion N-T. The market gained more than 140-points on Tuesday as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing recouped early losses, which helped the broader market return to positive territory by the end of the session. Other heavyweights in the old economy sector, in particular those in the transportation industry also moved higher, adding momentum (衝力、動量) to the local main board -- which pushed the index past stiff technical resistance ahead of the 60-day moving average. 2025 Government Budget Bill Stalled A legislative review of the 2025 central government budget remains stalled after opposition lawmakers demanded the Cabinet revise its spending plan. The move effectively stops any further reviews of the budget outside of the Procedure Committee. D-P-P lawmaker Shen Fa-hui is describing the move as "unprecedented"(史無前例) arguing that the main task of the new legislative session is to review and pass the budget bill. However, K-M-T lawmaker Chen Yu-ren has been quick to point out that President Lai Ching-te and Premier Cho Jung-tai employed the same procedural tactic in the D-P-P's failed move to hold up the central government budget bill when they were lawmakers in 2008. Grounded Mirage-2000s Back in Operation Defense officials say the Air Force's fleet on Mirage-2000 fighter jets has returned to normal operations. The aircraft had been grounded (（飛機）停飛) for safety checks following a crash earlier this month. The resumption of normal flight operations came after the Air Force lifted the grounding order for all of Taiwan's 50-plus Mirage-2000s following the completion of a round of safety checks in the wake of the September 10 crash. The Air Force has said that preliminary indications are that one of the crashed fighter jet's engines lost thrust before the aircraft crashed. However, a full investigation into the incident is ongoing. Military aid to Ukraine The U.S. has unveiled its latest military aid package worth about $375 million for Ukraine. This comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy embarks (出發) on a visit to the United States… Sagher Meghani reports from Washington. Thailand Legalizes SameSex Marriage Thailand's landmark marriage equality bill has been officially written into law, allowing same-sex couples to legally wed. The law was published in the Royal Gazette after endorsement by Thailand's king, and will come into effect in 120 days. This means LGBTQ+ couples will be able to register their marriage in January next year, making Thailand the third place in Asia, after Taiwan and Nepal, to allow same-sex marriage. The bill, which grants full legal, financial and medical rights for marriage partners of any gender, sailed through (順利通過) both the House of Representatives and the Senate in April and June respectively. That was the I.C.R.T. news, Check in again tomorrow for our simplified version of the news, uploaded every day in the afternoon. Enjoy the rest of your day, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ 高雄美術特區2-4房全新落成，《惟美術》輕軌C22站散步即到家，近鄰青海商圈，卡位明星學區，徜徉萬坪綠海。 住近美術館，擁抱優雅日常，盡現驕傲風範！美術東四路X青海路 07-553-3838 -- 遠東商銀Podcast節目《十樂不設

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 101-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 21,754 on turnover of $5.4-billion N-T. The market soared more than 600 points on Thursday on the back of significant gains by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing and other large-cap tech stocks. T-S-M-C saw its share price rise by 4.79-per cent, to close at 940 N-T. And the spike in the company's share price came after Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang told a conference in San Francisco that Nvidia is struggling to keep up with "incredible" levels of demand from its customers. MOI to Hold Plane Crash and Earthquake Drills Next Wednesday The Ministry of the Interior says it will be holding a series of drills next Wednesday as part of a three-day national exercise to mark the annual National Disaster Prevention Day. According to the ministry, more than 1,300 people, including the public, central and local government officials, and Japanese NGO staff, will participate (參加) in the drills. A plane crash drill will simulate a plane crash following a typhoon and will take place in Penghu County, while the earthquake drill will simulate a magnitude 7.3 earthquake striking Chiayi County's Zhuqi Township. In addition to the drills, a text alert will be sent to people's mobile phones at 9:21AM on September 20 by the Central Weather Administration, along with an alarm sound. Sirens will also sound across the island at 10AM, warning people in coastal towns to be aware of a possible tsunami. While all television channels will cut to the Public Television Service for a two-minute broadcast of disaster prevention information from 10:59 to 11:01AM. NKorea Releases Images of Purported Nuclear Production Facility North Korea has offered a rare glimpse into a secretive (秘密的) facility to produce nuclear materials as it says leader Kim Jong Un visited the area and called for stronger efforts to increase his nuclear weapons. It's unclear if the site is its previously known nuclear-enrichment site in Yongbyon, north of Pyongyang, or another that was undisclosed until now. The images North Korea's media released of the area could provide outside experts a valuable source of information for estimating the amount of nuclear ingredients North Korea has. The report today said Kim expressed “great satisfaction repeatedly” over North Korea's technical force in the nuclear power field. US Trump Rules Out 2nd Debate Former US president Donald Trump has categorically ruled out another debate with his rival (競爭對手) for the White House Kamala Harris. The Harris campaign had called for a second debate between the pair, after polls suggested she performed better during Tuesday night's showdown. Nick Harper reports from Washington. Canada Churchill Portrait to be Returned Canadian police say a renowned portrait of Winston Churchill that was reported stolen from an Ottawa hotel has been tracked down in Italy. Investigators will travel to Rome later this month to retrieve the 1941 portrait of the British leader taken by Ottawa photographer Yousuf Karsh. Officials say once it is in Ottawa police custody, the portrait will be returned to the Fairmont Chateau Laurier, where it will once again be displayed as a notable (顯著的) historic portrait. "The Roaring Lion” was stolen from the Fairmont Chateau Laurier sometime between Christmas Day 2021 and Jan. 6, 2022, and replaced with a forgery. The swap was uncovered months later. That was the I.C.R.T. news, Check in again tomorrow for our simplified version of the news, uploaded every day in the afternoon. Enjoy the rest of your day, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ 停讓文化升級了！什麼是停讓文化2.0呢？ 以人為本、預防危險、安全優先的交通 該如何做到？ 駕駛人與行人有不同的規矩嗎？ 了解更多「人本交通 停讓文化」 https://bit.ly/4cStw37 -- 高雄美術特區2-4房全新落成，《惟美術》輕軌C22站散步即到家，近鄰青海商圈，卡位明星學區，徜徉萬坪綠海。 住近美術館，擁抱優雅日常，盡現驕傲風範！美術東四路X青海路 07-553-3838

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 101-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 21,754 on turnover of $5.4-billion N-T. The market soared more than 600 points on Thursday on the back of significant gains by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing and other large-cap tech stocks. T-S-M-C saw its share price rise by 4.79-per cent, to close at 940 N-T. And the spike in the company's share price came after Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang told a conference in San Francisco that Nvidia is struggling to keep up with "incredible" levels of demand from its customers. MOI to Hold Plane Crash and Earthquake Drills Next Wednesday The Ministry of the Interior says it will be holding a series of drills next Wednesday as part of a three-day national exercise to mark the annual National Disaster Prevention Day. According to the ministry, more than 1,300 people, including the public, central and local government officials, and Japanese NGO staff, will participate (參加) in the drills. A plane crash drill will simulate a plane crash following a typhoon and will take place in Penghu County, while the earthquake drill will simulate a magnitude 7.3 earthquake striking Chiayi County's Zhuqi Township. In addition to the drills, a text alert will be sent to people's mobile phones at 9:21AM on September 20 by the Central Weather Administration, along with an alarm sound. Sirens will also sound across the island at 10AM, warning people in coastal towns to be aware of a possible tsunami. While all television channels will cut to the Public Television Service for a two-minute broadcast of disaster prevention information from 10:59 to 11:01AM. NKorea Releases Images of Purported Nuclear Production Facility North Korea has offered a rare glimpse into a secretive (秘密的) facility to produce nuclear materials as it says leader Kim Jong Un visited the area and called for stronger efforts to increase his nuclear weapons. It's unclear if the site is its previously known nuclear-enrichment site in Yongbyon, north of Pyongyang, or another that was undisclosed until now. The images North Korea's media released of the area could provide outside experts a valuable source of information for estimating the amount of nuclear ingredients North Korea has. The report today said Kim expressed “great satisfaction repeatedly” over North Korea's technical force in the nuclear power field. US Trump Rules Out 2nd Debate Former US president Donald Trump has categorically ruled out another debate with his rival (競爭對手) for the White House Kamala Harris. The Harris campaign had called for a second debate between the pair, after polls suggested she performed better during Tuesday night's showdown. Nick Harper reports from Washington. Canada Churchill Portrait to be Returned Canadian police say a renowned portrait of Winston Churchill that was reported stolen from an Ottawa hotel has been tracked down in Italy. Investigators will travel to Rome later this month to retrieve the 1941 portrait of the British leader taken by Ottawa photographer Yousuf Karsh. Officials say once it is in Ottawa police custody, the portrait will be returned to the Fairmont Chateau Laurier, where it will once again be displayed as a notable (顯著的) historic portrait. "The Roaring Lion” was stolen from the Fairmont Chateau Laurier sometime between Christmas Day 2021 and Jan. 6, 2022, and replaced with a forgery. The swap was uncovered months later. That was the I.C.R.T. news, Check in again tomorrow for our simplified version of the news, uploaded every day in the afternoon. Enjoy the rest of your day, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ 生活處處需要用到錢 你的存款由中央存保來守護 在台灣如遇到金融機構發生問題 中央存款保險公司將依法賠付存款人 最高享有新臺幣300萬元保額 新臺幣加外幣存款，本金利息都有保！ https://bit.ly/4cGHepO 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 免保費 #打拼人生要有存保 #中央存保廣告 -- 高雄美術特區2-4房全新落成，《惟美術》輕軌C22站散步即到家，近鄰青海商圈，卡位明星學區，徜徉萬坪綠海。 住近美術館，擁抱優雅日常，盡現驕傲風範！美術東四路X青海路 07-553-3838

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 25-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 21,089 on turnover of 2.8-billion N-T. The market closed down on Tuesday - as early gains were rubbed-out on the back of lingering (持續的) investor concerns about possible further volatility on Wall Street despite a rebound overnight. Although most large cap electronics stocks came under pressure during the trading day, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing remained resilient to keep the tech sector and the broader market from falling further. MOFA Cites Inflation for Over 60% Hike in High-Level Travel Budget The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is defending a decision to raise its budget for high-level overseas trips by over 60-per cent. According to ministry spokesman Jeff Liu, the significant increase in the budget allocated for next year is due to global inflation and rising commodity prices. The 2025 budget proposal lists 424-million N-T for overseas travel - that's an increase of 160-million N-T compared with the budget allocated (分配) for overseas travel for this year. The statement comes after opposition lawmakers questioned the budget increase and called on the foreign ministry to provide more details about how the money will be spent. CDC Warns of Ongoing Diarrhea Risks Ahead of Mid-Autumn Festival The Centers for Disease Control is warning about the risks of diarrhea ahead of next week's Mid-Autumn Festival - noting that a significant number of clusters in Taiwan had been caused by a previously less common strain of norovirus. According to the C-D-C, just over 130,000 people with diarrhea visited emergency and outpatient departments from September 1 through 7. Although that was a 1.5-per cent decline from the previous week, health officials are stressing (強調) that it was the highest number for the same period since 2019. The C-D-C says 101 diarrhea clusters has also been reported over the past four weeks, marking a five-year high for the same period. US Presidential Debate Ongoing Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have taken the debate stage in Philadelphia, where they'll fight to sway 2024 election voters on the biggest stage in U.S. politics. The event offers Americans their most detailed look at a campaign that's dramatically (戲劇性地) changed since the last debate in June. It's the only debate that's been firmly scheduled and could be the only time voters see Harris and Trump go head-to-head before the November general election The debate has no audience, no written notes, and no live mics when candidates aren't speaking, according to rules the host network ABC News shared. So far Trump has spoken about abortion rights, saying the issue should be left up to the states, while Harris spoke about her plans to create an "opportunity economy", and criticized Trump's economic plan as "all about tax breaks for the richest people". Space X Launches Mission with Private Citizen Spacewalk SpaceX has launched a capsule carrying four private citizens into orbit on a five day mission set to make history by including the first spacewalk conducted by a non government crew. The journey will also take the four private astronauts to the highest orbital altitude (高度) that humans have reached since the Apollo moon mission in 1972. Kate Fisher reports That was the I.C.R.T. news, Check in again tomorrow for our simplified version of the news, uploaded every day in the afternoon. Enjoy the rest of your day, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ 高雄美術特區2-4房全新落成，《惟美術》輕軌C22站散步即到家，近鄰青海商圈，卡位明星學區，徜徉萬坪綠海。 住近美術館，擁抱優雅日常，盡現驕傲風範！美術東四路X青海路 07-553-3838 -- 停讓文化升級了！什麼是停讓文化2.0呢？ 以人為本、預防危險、安全優先的交通 該如何做到？ 駕駛人與行人有不同的規矩嗎？ 了解更多「人本交通 停讓文化」 https://bit.ly/4cStw37

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 5.01 points at 22,240.11 Tuesday on turnover of NT$2.54 billion. A rally in the home stretch of Monday's session led by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) pulled the Taiex up from the day's low. The financial sector attracted interest on rumors that the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) will agree to a tender offer proposed by CTBC Financial Holding Co. to acquire Shin Kong Financial Holding Co. Taiwan may continue to drift today, with U-S markets closed for the Labor Day weekend. SEMICON Taiwan 2024 opens Wednesday with CEO summit, tech forums More than 20 international forums on leading-edge semiconductor technologies will be held at this year's SEMICON Taiwan, which is expected to draw some 85,000 overseas visitors from 56 countries. Organizers say a round of international forums kick off before the formal opening of the expo, will include the "most eye-catching CEO Summit" that features talks by major figures in the semiconductor industry, Another highlight… an "AI chip talk of the century" among major figures from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, ASE Technology, Samsung Electronics, and Google tomorrow afternoon. This year's expo will feature 16 main themes, including advanced manufacturing, heterogeneous integration, green manufacturing, and semiconductor cybersecurity (網路安全). But the exhibit will also feature be some new areas "such as artificial intelligence (AI), smart mobility, silicon photonics, and precision machinery. Taiwanese firms in Japan to benefit from 'one-stop' service center: Minister Taiwan's economics minister says the government is planning to set up a one-stop service center in Kyushu, Japan to assist Taiwanese companies that are expanding there. Minister of Economic Affairs Kuo Jyh-huei says the government-funded service will be "like a science park" that will facilitate the needs of Taiwanese companies on Kyushu island and help them with the logistics (後勤) of establishing businesses there. Kuo did not specify the exact location of the planned office but said it will not be in Kumamoto, the Kyushu prefecture in which Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company has a fab and is preparing to build another one. The minister says Nagasaki, Oita, Miyazaki, and Kitakyushu are some of the Kyushu prefectures that have expressed interest in welcoming Taiwanese companies. Britain to suspend sales of some weapons to Israel The U.K. government says it's suspending exports of some weapons to Israel because they could be used to break international law. Here's Foreign Secretary David Lammy Lammy told lawmakers the decision related to about 30 of 350 export licenses to Israel and wasn't an arms embargo (禁令，禁運). The United Kingdom is among a number of Israel's longstanding allies whose governments are under growing pressure to halt weapons exports because of the toll of the nearly 11-month-old war in Gaza. Biden: Netanyahu not doing enough to secure hostage deal Meanwhile… US President Joe Biden says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is not doing enough to secure (獲得) a hostage deal. It comes after Hamas' killed six hostages, including an American citizen. Nick Harper reports from Washington. < [CLIP] Slug: > Philippines Tropical Storm Yagi A fierce storm is blowing out of the northern Philippines after leaving at least 14 people dead in landslides, floods and swollen waterways. Tropical Storm Yagi swept past Paoay town in Ilocos Norte province into the South China Sea with sustained winds of up to 75 kilometers per hour and gusts of up to 125 kph. It was forecast to strengthen into a typhoon as it barrels (飛馳) northwestward over the sea toward southern China. Storm warnings remained in most northern Philippine provinces, where residents were warned of the lingering danger of landslides in rain-soaked mountain villages and floodings in the farming lowlands of the Philippines' most populous region. That was the I.C.R.T. news, Check in again tomorrow for our simplified version of the news, uploaded every day in the afternoon. Enjoy the rest of your day, I'm _____.

ASML and semiconductor R&D center imec recently announced some exciting news on the EXE 5000 high-NA EUV lithography machine. More shrinking of features, and thus more advanced chips, is on the way for the semiconductor industry. Learn how leading chipmakers like Intel and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing are adopting these cutting-edge technologies, and what this means for investors! This video is sponsored by https://www.public.com A High-Yield Cash Account is a secondary brokerage account with Public Investing. Funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn a variable interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance. Neither Public Investing nor any of its affiliates is a bank. US only. Learn more at https://public.com/disclosures/high-yield-account Asianometry vid: https://youtu.be/43c5EeERuKs?si=8u9Mn38arM1MiLGm

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 342-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 21,212-points on turnover of $6.1-billion N-T. The market tumbled once again on Thursday as investors were spooked by a sharp decline in artificial intelligence development-related stocks on Wall Street overnight. The three major weighted stocks all slid on the main board. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing closed the day down 2.61-per cent, Hon Hai fell 4.11-per cent and MediaTek lost 3.04-per cent. Cat Owners Required to Register and Microchip their Moggies The Ministry of Agriculture says cat owners will be required to register and have microchips implanted (植入) in their pets by September of next year. The statement comes as amendments to the Animal Protection Act are set to take affect next month. The government has said the new regualtions are being brought into effect due to a sharp increase in the number of pet cats. That has risen by 50-per cent since 2020 and now stands at around 1.31-million. According to the agriculture ministry, cat owners will have a one-year grace period to comply with the new rules. They must register their pets with local government animal protection agencies. Those who fail to do so will be subject to penalties under the Animal Protection Act. Fines will range from between 3,000 to 15,000 N-T for cat owners who don't adhere to the new regualtions. Cat owners will also have to register the births or deaths of their pets. US Trump Holds Press Conference Former US Donald Trump has announced that he wants three presidential debates with Kamala Harris before the election in November. Trump spoke at a news conference at Mar-a-Lago, in Florida. It was his first major event since Harris was announced as the Democratic candidate for the US presidency. The Republican nominee also falsely (錯誤地) stated that no one was killed during the January 6th attack on the Capitol. Jody Jacobs reports… Bulgaria Protests Against LGBTQ Talk Ban Protesters have rallied outside Bulgaria's parliament to denounce a controversial legal amendment adopted the day before. It bans talk of LGBTQ+ and so-called non-traditional sexual choices in schools. Thursday's protest was organized by rights groups calling for a reversal of that amendment. The demonstrators waved the rainbow flag, and chanted slogans (口號) as police officers guarded the rally. No violence was reported. Bulgaria's parliament on Wednesday approved the amendment introduced by a pro-Russian party and backed by some pro-European Union parties. That was the I.C.R.T. news, Check in again tomorrow for our simplified version of the news, uploaded every day in the afternoon. Enjoy the rest of your day, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ 中元期間，台中市政府環保局紙錢集中載運煉化服務不打烊！ 環保祭祀最時尚的「以功代金做公益」 至四大超商操作多媒體事務機選擇「台中以功代金」

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 248-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 21,047 on turnover of 5.9-billion N-T. The market recorded its largest closing gains in history on Wednesday - after surging nearly 800-points. The rise was led by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing. This comes after its American depositary receipts spiked overnight as Wall Street staged a rebound. However, Wall Street fell overnight. Those losses weren't as bad as those that wracked (摧殘，折磨) markets worldwide earlier this week. But market watchers say the downturn in U-S indexes still spooked investors here in Taiwan. Environmental NGOs Form Coalition to Lobby New Climate Change Committee Environmental groups have announced the establishment of coalition to lobby the National Climate Change Response Committee. The coalition is being led by groups including the Taiwan Renewable Energy Alliance, the Wild at Heart Legal Defense Association, and the Taiwan Citizen Participation Association. According to those groups, the coalition has been formed due to concerns that industry might seek to obscure (遮蔽；使不分明) the government's climate policy. The National Climate Change Response Committee was formed in June by President Lai Ching-te and is holding its inaugural meeting today. Today's meeting is expected to focus on the impact of climate change on the world and Taiwan, and the challenge of Taiwan's power supply and demand. Current and Former Presidents Remember Doris Brougham And, President Lai Ching-te and former President Tsai Ing-wen are marking the death of Studio Classroom founder and English teacher to several generations of people here in Taiwan, Doris Brougham. Brougham passed away multiple organ dysfunction syndrome at the MacKay Memorial Hospital's Tamsui Branch on Wednesday. She was 98. Lai is thanking Brougham for dedicating herself to Taiwan and lauding (讚美) her as a "respected educator" for "resolutely speaking up for Taiwan" in the international community for decades and for being a "force for good" for society. While Tsai is thanking Brougham for always bringing her "warmth and encouragement" during times of difficulty and challenges. US Harris Polling Up Among Black Voters US Presidential hopeful Kamala Harris is hitting the campaign trail with her new running mate Tim Walz, in a multi-day, multi-battleground blitz (閃電戰). It comes as new polling analysis shows Harris is receiving a boost in support from black voters across the country. Mitch McCann reports: Bangladesh Interim Leader Appeals for Calm Bangladesh's incoming interim leader Muhammad Yunus has appealed for calm and urged all parties to help the country rebuild. This comes after weeks of violence that killed hundreds of people and prompted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign and flee (逃跑) to India. Yunus, a Nobel peace laureate, was in Paris for the Olympics when he was named interim leader following talks among military officials and student activists who led the uprising against a prime minister seen as increasingly autocratic. Yunus on Wednesday boarded a plane to return home. Bangladesh's military chief said that an interim government headed by Yunus would be sworn in Thursday night. That was the I.C.R.T. news, Check in again tomorrow for our simplified version of the news, uploaded every day in the afternoon. Enjoy the rest of your day, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ 左岸咖啡館，乘載了法國塞納河左岸的人文底蘊，也包含對法式生活的美好嚮往。無論是青澀回憶中的昂列奶茶、陪你晨起甦醒的拿鐵咖啡，或是如假日心情、更輕盈的無加糖拿鐵…走進左岸咖啡館，享受一個人的美好時光。 連結：https://min777.pse.is/68bynl -- 中元期間，台中市政府環保局紙錢集中載運煉化服務不打烊！ 環保祭祀最時尚的「以功代金做公益」 至四大超商操作多媒體事務機選擇「台中以功代金」

In this video, we'll perform a TSM stock analysis and figure out what Taiwan Semiconductor looks like based on the numbers. Is Taiwan Semiconductor Stock a Buy Now?

After an epic first half of 2024, chip stocks got hit hard. Fears of rising geopolitical tensions were blamed. And yet, through it all, leading edge third-party chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM) posted incredible growth, and forecasted more to come thanks to AI and accelerated computing. Will issues between the U.S. and China, and Intel's government funded aspirations, topple TSMC? Don't miss this earnings season update from Chip Stock Investor. This video is sponsored by www.public.com A High-Yield Cash Account is a secondary brokerage account with Public Investing. Funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn a variable interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance. Neither Public Investing nor any of its affiliates is a bank. US only. Learn more at https://public.com/disclosures/high-yield-account

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 50-points this morning from Friday's close, at 22,818 on turnover of 5.7-billion N-T. The market lost over 500 points on Friday - as investors reacted to lackluster performances by tech stocks on Wall Street last week - which dragged down Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing. Lai Talks About Democracy at DPP National Party Congress President Lai Ching-te has been stressing the value of democracy for Taiwan during his address at the D-P-P's national congress in Taipei. Speaking at the event, Lai touted the theme for the congress this year as being "democratic Taiwan moving forward in unity" and proposed three main targets for the party. Those targets include establishing a national identity based on Taiwan subjectivity .. the strengthening of the democratic constitutional system and to ensure (確保) human rights and freedom are safeguarded. The D-P-P also elected the party's central standing committee members, central executive committee members and central evaluation committee members during the national congress. University Compensates Students who had Food Stolen by Monkeys The National Sun Yat-sen University in Kaohsiung says it's compensated 17 students who had their food stolen by Formosan macaques during confrontations (衝突) on campus. The compensation payments are part of a six-month campaign by the school to promote what it's calling "human-monkey coexistence." The campaign runs from February 1 through July 31. According to a university spokesperson, it's given up to 100 N-T to each victim, most of whom were attacked and lost their food in areas near convenience stores or parking lots. In order to be eligible for the payments, students have to provide food receipts and photos of the monkeys. Russia Ukraine latest At least two people have been killed in Ukrainian strikes on the partly Russian-occupied Donetsk region, Russian state media say, while Russian strikes wounded (使…受傷) at least five people in Ukraine overnight. Karen Chammas reports. Bangladesh Scales Back Job Quota System Changes Bangladesh's top court has scaled back a controversial quota system for government job applicants after it led to nationwide unrest and deadly clashes between police and protesters. The Supreme Court in its verdict (判決) ordered 93% of the government jobs to be called on a merit-based system, with only 5% reserved for relatives of veterans who fought in Bangladesh's war of independence in 1971 and other categories. Earlier, the system reserved 30% of the jobs for veterans' relatives. Sunday's verdict comes after weeks of demonstrations that turned deadly this week. Authorities haven't shared any official numbers of those killed, but local media have reported over 100 dead. Greenland AntiWhaling Activist Arrested Greenland police have arrested a prominent environmental activist and anti-whaling campaigner on an international arrest warrant issued by Japan. Police said they arrested Paul Watson when his ship docked in Greenland's capital Nuuk on Sunday morning. They said Watson will be brought before a district court with a request to detain him until a decision is made on whether to extradite (引渡) him to Japan. Watson is a Canadian-American citizen and he's a former head of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. Watson's direct action tactics include high-seas confrontations with whaling vessels. Japan has accused Watson and Sea Shepherd of endangering whalers' lives during operations in the Antarctic Ocean. That was the I.C.R.T. news, Check in again tomorrow for our simplified version of the news, uploaded every day in the afternoon. Enjoy the rest of your day, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ 親愛的女性朋友們 政府補助30歲以上婦女每年1次免費子宮頸抹片檢查 建議每3年至少接受一次抹片檢查，早期發現早期治療 愛自己就從定期篩檢開始 https://bit.ly/46b6xid 子宮頸癌篩檢 #6分鐘護一生 #衛生福利部國民健康署廣告 -- 南科特區第一環LM重劃區，別稱台南首富里，聯上APPLE位居核心， 鄰A類雙語學區，獨棟雙併、大面寬大地坪別墅，隱私性高，受企業主，科技菁英青睞， 移居台南，首選聯上APPLE！ 即刻入主065832388 https://bit.ly/45ZKgnm

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 170-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 23,228 on turnover of 10-billion N-T. The market closed sharply lower - falling by more than 370 points on Thursday. This is despite Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing recouping some of it's loses from the previous session. Analysts say bargain hunters jumped-in to the market late in the trading day to pick up T-S-M-C stocks. The old economy sector attracted investor interest. The financial sector outperformed the broader market to stem the downturn at the bottom of the session. Drivers and Pedestrians Must Seek Shelter during Next Week's Wanan Defense Traffic controls will be imposed and pedestrians will be required to go seek shelter during next week's 30-minute-long Wanan air defense drills. The drills will be taking place in central Taiwan next Monday, in the north on Tuesday, the east and outlying islands on Wednesday and in the south on Thursday. All of the drill will run from 1:30 to 2PM. Interior Minister Liu Shi-fang says local governments will each issue an air defense alert. They will use television, radio, police patrol car broadcasts and other broadcast systems at villages and schools during the drills to enhance the coverage of the air-raid warning. Text message alerts will also be sent to people's mobile phones. Drivers must immediately park and, along with pedestrians (行人), follow police instructions to enter the nearest air raid shelter. Those caught violating the rules face a fine of up to 150,000 N-T. US More Details on Trump Attack The US Secret Service was reportedly told about a 'suspicious (可疑的) man' using a rangefinder. This happened 20 minutes before a gunman opened fire at Donald Trump on Saturday. Sally Patterson reports. Canada Female Military Chief A woman has become the top commander of Canada's military for the first time. Gen. Jennie Carignan officially took over command of the Canadian Armed Forces in a ceremony at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa on Thursday. Carignan was promoted to the rank of general during the change-of-command ceremony. She was chosen by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government to become Canada's first female defense chief. Trudeau praised Carignan as someone of the right caliber (水準；才能) to take over. He points out she is the first woman to lead the military of any Group of 20 country. Cambodia Finds Rare Siamese Crocodile Eggs Officials in Cambodia say conservationists have found 106 eggs of rare Siamese crocodile species in a western Cambodian wildlife sanctuary. They say it was the biggest discovery in the last 20 years, giving new hope for the world's rarest crocodile species' survival (生存) in the wild. The group discovered the species eggs in Cardamom National Park in May. Officials say between June 27 and 30, a total of 60 eggs successfully hatched. It's believed only about 1,000 Siamese crocodiles remain in the wild, with more than 300 of them in Cambodia. That was the I.C.R.T. news, Check in again tomorrow for our simplified version of the news, uploaded every day in the afternoon. Enjoy the rest of your day, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ 南科特區第一環LM重劃區，別稱台南首富里，聯上APPLE位居核心， 鄰A類雙語學區，獨棟雙併、大面寬大地坪別墅，隱私性高，受企業主，科技菁英青睞， 移居台南，首選聯上APPLE！ 即刻入主065832388 https://bit.ly/45ZKgnm -- 擺脫經濟失落的30年，日本政策放大絕， 讓股利被重新定義！渴望體驗超越想像的日本股市嗎？ 【00956】掌握日企配息好機會，7/30激安募集！ 【00956】中信日經高股息 了解更多

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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 396-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 23,373 on turnover of 13.6-billion N-T. The market lost more than 200 points on Wednesday as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing share price tumbled after Donald Trump once again claimed that Taiwan had taken "100-per cent" of America's "chip business." Analysts say Trump's comments and his being seen as possibly winning November's U-S election are raising concerns that T-S-M-C's global expansion will be affected if he returns to the White House. Cabinet Launches Task Force to Tackle Economic Issues Premier Cho Jung-tai has announced the establishment of a Cabinet-level task force which will be responsible for formulating (制定) policies to tackle various economic issues. The Economic Development Commission will convene (召開) for the first time today. According to the premier, the first issue on the agenda will be discussion refarding how Taiwan can further attract overseas investors and skilled workers. The premier says other issues, including driving innovation, modifying taxation rules, raising salary levels and funding the construction of social housing will also be discussed by the task force in the future. Hsinchu County Magistrate Indicted on Corruption Charges Hsinchu County Magistrate Yang Wen-ke has been indicted along with 11 other people on corruption charges. According to prosecutors, Yang and the 11 others knowingly shielded (庇護) Fong Yi Construction from legal responsibility after the company caused a severe sinkhole in the county last year. Prosecutors say Fong Yi Construction failed to properly stabilize the ground of a new residential project in order to save over 100-million N-T in costs. And the company's use of substandard materials led six collapses and sinkholes appearing on roads adjacent to the construction site between April of 2022 and April of 2023. Yang continues to serve as Hsinchu County Magistrate despite the indictment. UN says fighting in Gaza is increasing The United Nations warns that further regional spillover (溢出效應) conflict in the Middle East is increasing by the day, at a meeting on the ongoing crisis in Gaza. Jody Jacobs reports… Oman Tanker Rescue Continues Nine crew members were rescued and another died as teams searched for others after an oil tanker capsized this week off the coast of Oman, according to the country's state news agency. The tanker, the MT Prestige Falcon, had 16 crewmembers on board, mostly Indians, when it capsized in the Arabian Sea late Monday southeast off Oman's Ras Madrakah area. The cause of the capsizing (傾覆) and the condition of the tanker and its cargo were not immediately known. But the Indian navy, which sent a warship to help in the search operations, said the rescue teams were dealing with rough seas and strong winds. Brazil Illegal Dumping Leads to Fish Dieoff Several tons of fish have died along one of the main rivers in Brazil's Sao Paulo state after an alleged illegal dumping of industrial waste from a sugar and ethanol (乙醇) plant. Prosecutors say a preliminary analysis estimates that between 10 and 20 tons of fish died on the Piracicaba River. The initial investigation points to an “irregular discharge of wastewater” from Estiva's Sao Jose plant in the community of Rio das Pedras, and it reached a stream that flows into the river. Prosecutors have requested a full report into water conditions and are waiting for further technical information before taking the next steps regarding civil and criminal liability. That was the I.C.R.T. news, Check in again tomorrow for our simplified version of the news, uploaded every day in the afternoon. Enjoy the rest of your day, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ 南科特區第一環LM重劃區，別稱台南首富里，聯上APPLE位居核心， 鄰A類雙語學區，獨棟雙併、大面寬大地坪別墅，隱私性高，受企業主，科技菁英青睞， 移居台南，首選聯上APPLE！ 即刻入主065832388 https://bit.ly/45ZKgnm -- 擺脫經濟失落的30年，日本政策放大絕， 讓股利被重新定義！渴望體驗超越想像的日本股市嗎？ 【00956】掌握日企配息好機會，7/30激安募集！ 【00956】中信日經高股息 了解更多

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 169-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 23,827 on turnover of 8.5-billion N-T. The market gained ground on Tuesday as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing led the bellwether electronics sector higher ahead of a its investor conference scheduled tomorrow. Buying was also sparked on the back of fresh investor hopes that the U-S Federal Reserve could opt to cut interest rates as early as September. MND Warning About Deepfakes Ahead of Han Kuang Exercise The Ministry of National Defense is warning about an increase in deepfake disinformation ahead of next week's live-fire phase of the Han Kuang exercise. According to defense officials, the National Chung Shan Institute of Science and Technology has been asked to present a special report on deepfake (深度，深偽) recognition, examining the technology and its defense applications. The move comes as the defense ministry has said that misinformation often increases during the annual exercise. The defense ministry says government agencies have taken steps to reduce the impact of such misinformation, but the military is working to intercept misinformation before it can be spread. CDC Says COVID-19 and Flu Outbreaks have Now Peaked The Centers for Disease Control says both COVID-19 and flu cases have now peaked and the epidemic phases is likely pass in the coming weeks. According to C-D-C Deputy Director-General Philip Luo, emergency and outpatient department visits for both diseases have seen a week-over-week decrease of more than 10-per cent. Luo says based on that figure, the epidemic phase for COVID-19 will end mid-August, while the epidemic phase for flu will end early next month. However, Luo is stressing that a renewed (更新的) COVID-19 outbreak in the autumn cannot be ruled out. Data shows the most common COVID-19 strain detected domestically over the past four weeks is the JN.1 variant - which has accounted for 39-per cent of the total number of cases. UK Gov to Lay Out Policy in State Opening of Parliament In the UK, the state opening of Parliament is taking place later (Wednesday) to mark the official start of the new government's time in office. The ceremonial (儀式的) event is a chance for newly appointed Prime Minister Keir Starmer to lay out some of the key policies for the coming months. John Bevir reports. Brazil Old Dinosaur Bones Found A team of Brazilian scientists has discovered a skeleton of what they believe is one of the world's oldest dinosaurs. They made their discovery after heavy rains in the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul accelerated the natural process of erosion. The researchers say the fossil found next to a reservoir is around 233 million years old. That would mean the dinosaur lived during the Triassic period, when all continents were part of a single land mass. The apex predator (頂級掠食者) discovered in Rio Grande do Sul belongs to a family of dinosaurs that used to wander (行走) across lands that now make up present-day Brazil and Argentina. The size of the bones reveals that the dinosaur would have reached around 2.5 meters in length. That was the I.C.R.T. news, Check in again tomorrow for our simplified version of the news, uploaded every day in the afternoon. Enjoy the rest of your day, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ 南科特區第一環LM重劃區，別稱台南首富里，聯上APPLE位居核心， 鄰A類雙語學區，獨棟雙併、大面寬大地坪別墅，隱私性高，受企業主，科技菁英青睞， 移居台南，首選聯上APPLE！ 即刻入主065832388 https://bit.ly/45ZKgnm -- 擺脫經濟失落的30年，日本政策放大絕， 讓股利被重新定義！渴望體驗超越想像的日本股市嗎？ 【00956】掌握日企配息好機會，7/30激安募集！ 【00956】中信日經高股息 了解更多

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 169-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 23,827 on turnover of 8.5-billion N-T. The market gained ground on Tuesday as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing led the bellwether electronics sector higher ahead of a its investor conference scheduled tomorrow. Buying was also sparked on the back of fresh investor hopes that the U-S Federal Reserve could opt to cut interest rates as early as September. MND Warning About Deepfakes Ahead of Han Kuang Exercise The Ministry of National Defense is warning about an increase in deepfake disinformation ahead of next week's live-fire phase of the Han Kuang exercise. According to defense officials, the National Chung Shan Institute of Science and Technology has been asked to present a special report on deepfake (深度，深偽) recognition, examining the technology and its defense applications. The move comes as the defense ministry has said that misinformation often increases during the annual exercise. The defense ministry says government agencies have taken steps to reduce the impact of such misinformation, but the military is working to intercept misinformation before it can be spread. CDC Says COVID-19 and Flu Outbreaks have Now Peaked The Centers for Disease Control says both COVID-19 and flu cases have now peaked and the epidemic phases is likely pass in the coming weeks. According to C-D-C Deputy Director-General Philip Luo, emergency and outpatient department visits for both diseases have seen a week-over-week decrease of more than 10-per cent. Luo says based on that figure, the epidemic phase for COVID-19 will end mid-August, while the epidemic phase for flu will end early next month. However, Luo is stressing that a renewed (更新的) COVID-19 outbreak in the autumn cannot be ruled out. Data shows the most common COVID-19 strain detected domestically over the past four weeks is the JN.1 variant - which has accounted for 39-per cent of the total number of cases. UK Gov to Lay Out Policy in State Opening of Parliament In the UK, the state opening of Parliament is taking place later (Wednesday) to mark the official start of the new government's time in office. The ceremonial (儀式的) event is a chance for newly appointed Prime Minister Keir Starmer to lay out some of the key policies for the coming months. John Bevir reports. Brazil Old Dinosaur Bones Found A team of Brazilian scientists has discovered a skeleton of what they believe is one of the world's oldest dinosaurs. They made their discovery after heavy rains in the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul accelerated the natural process of erosion. The researchers say the fossil found next to a reservoir is around 233 million years old. That would mean the dinosaur lived during the Triassic period, when all continents were part of a single land mass. The apex predator (頂級掠食者) discovered in Rio Grande do Sul belongs to a family of dinosaurs that used to wander (行走) across lands that now make up present-day Brazil and Argentina. The size of the bones reveals that the dinosaur would have reached around 2.5 meters in length. That was the I.C.R.T. news, Check in again tomorrow for our simplified version of the news, uploaded every day in the afternoon. Enjoy the rest of your day, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ 擺脫經濟失落的30年，日本政策放大絕， 讓股利被重新定義！渴望體驗超越想像的日本股市嗎？ 【00956】掌握日企配息好機會，7/30激安募集！ 【00956】中信日經高股息 了解更多

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened unchanged at 24,390 this morning from yesterday's close, at 13.80-billion N-T. The market hit yet another new high on Thursday. Investors were interested in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing - which pushed its share price up by 3.35-per cent. T-S-M-C's gains in the local stock market pushed its market capitalization to 28-trillion N-T. It contributed around 284-points to the Tai-Ex's gains and boosted the electronics index by 2.05-per cent. Inbound Travelers Number Declined in April The Tourism Administration says the number of international travelers to Taiwan in April declined by 24.8-per cent compared with March. The administration is attributing the decline to travelers canceling or postponing plans to visit Taiwan following the April 3 earthquake. Data shows that travelers from Hong Kong, Macau, Japan, South Korea and Singapore cancelled the most trips. According to tourism officials, promotional videos of safe traveling in Hualien has been made. The videos emphasize that with the exception of Taroko Gorge, most of Hualien's attractions have not been effected (受到影響). Official say they have also asked travel agencies to schedule alternative attractions when making travel arrangements. US: Israel Agrees to Improved Protection for Aid Workers in Gaza The head of the U.S. agency overseeing American humanitarian assistance worldwide says Israel has agreed to use an improved system across the Gaza Strip to ensure humanitarian workers and aid can more safely move around. Samantha Power, administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development, said that Israel has also taken new steps to increase the flow of aid through its port of Ashdod, just north of Gaza. Humanitarian workers have complained throughout the war that the system by which the Israeli military assures (保證) safe passage to aid has been a failure. Power said a system by which the U.N. and Israeli military communicate more closely will be extended across Gaza. US Biden Insists He Stays in Presidential Race Joe Biden has insisted that he is remaining (留下；保持) in America's Presidential race, saying that he the "best qualified" person to defeat Donald Trump. Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports. UN Report: World Population to Peak in 2080s A new U.N. report says the world's population is set to peak in a few decades. The report on Thursday — World Population Day — says the number of people in the world is expected to continue growing, then peak at 10.3-billion in the 2080s. After that, the report suggests the global population will decline to around 10.2-billion by the end of the century. Researchers say this is due to several factors, including lower fertility (生育力) levels in some fo the world's largest countries. UN officials say “the peak is a hopeful sign", and could mean "reduced environmental pressures from human impacts due to lower aggregate consumption.” But they stressed that even with slower population growth, people will still need to individually reduce the impact of their activities to preserve the environment. That was the I.C.R.T. news, Check in again tomorrow for our simplified version of the news, uploaded every day in the afternoon. Enjoy the rest of your day, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ 城揚建設新推出的「陽明第一廳」 緊鄰三民區的明星學府-陽明國中 46~52坪，每層四戶兩部電梯 最適合有換屋與置產需求的你 讓生活中充滿書香、運動風，滿足食衣住行的消費需求 城揚建設 陽明第一廳 07-384-2888 https://bit.ly/4ckCQ0r -- 擺脫經濟失落的30年，日本政策放大絕， 讓股利被重新定義！渴望體驗超越想像的日本股市嗎？ 【00956】掌握日企配息好機會，7/30激安募集！ 【00956】中信日經高股息 了解更多

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 10-points this morning from yesterday's close at 23,888 on turnover of 9.2-billion N-T. The market rose by more than 300 points on Monday to close at yet another all-time high. That was on the back of strong investor interest in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing and Hon Hai. Analysts say sentiment (觀點，看法) improved after major U-S indexes hit record highs at the end of last week. It was driven by expectations of a potential rate cut by the U-S Federal Reserve in September. High Court Rescinds Bail for Former Taoyuan Mayor The High Court has revoked a decision by the Taoyuan District Court to release former Vice Premier Cheng Wen-tsan on bail of 5-million N-T. Cheng was released on bail Saturday after being questioned by the Taoyuan District Prosecutors' Office in connection with an investigation into corruption (貪污，腐敗) while he served as Taoyuan mayor. The High Court has ordered another bail hearing because of what it's describing as several unanswered questions left by the district court in allowing bail. The Taoyuan District Court is holding a new bail hearing this morning. Hot Weather and Thunderstorms to Continue And, The Central Weather Administration says the current pattern of hot weather and afternoon thunderstorms will continue until early next week. Monday's highest daytime temperatures was recorded in Pingtung's Chun-Ri and Shi-Zi townships. The mercury reached 36.9-degrees there. The hottest area in the north was New Taipei's San-Xia District, where the mercury topped out at 36.6-degrees. Powerful thunderstorms Monday afternoon and evening dumped considerable (大量) rainfall in some areas. The heaviest rainfall was recorded in multiple areas of Tainan. 9.3-centimeters of rainfall was recorded in the city's Beihe District. While a weather station in Chiayi City recorded 9.2-centimeters of rainfall. SKorea Ends Punitive Measures Against Striking Doctors South Korea is ending all punitive (懲罰性的) steps against striking doctors. More than 12-thousand trainees have walked out since February in protest to the government increasing medical school seats. Chris Gilbert reports. Brazil Report on Bolsonaro Jewelry Embezzlement Unsealed Brazil's Federal Police allege former President Jair Bolsonaro embezzled jewelry worth about $1.2 million during his time in office. The report on its investigation was unsealed Monday by the Brazilian Supreme Court. It, alleges there was “a criminal association for the embezzlement of high-value gifts that were received due to the position of former President Jair Bolsonaro.” The jewelry included diamond-encrusted Rolex watches, a necklace, rings and cufflinks (袖扣), among other items. The report says some of the presents were given to government staffers acting on Bolsonaro's behalf during international trips. Bolsonaro was indicted last week charging embezzlement, asset laundering and criminal association in connection with luxury jewelry. The investigation adds pressure to the far-right leader who governed in 2019-2022 before losing his reelection bid to Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. He has already lost his political rights until 2030. That was the I.C.R.T. news, Check in again tomorrow for our simplified version of the news, uploaded every day in the afternoon. Enjoy the rest of your day, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ 城揚建設新推出的「陽明第一廳」 緊鄰三民區的明星學府-陽明國中 46~52坪，每層四戶兩部電梯 最適合有換屋與置產需求的你 讓生活中充滿書香、運動風，滿足食衣住行的消費需求 城揚建設 陽明第一廳 07-384-2888 https://bit.ly/4ckCQ0r -- 國立臺灣科學教育館Podcast節目《科科出來講》 有各種新奇有趣的科學小知識，破解生活中的科學小迷思 想聽知識含量最豐富的科學節目，就在《科科出來講》！ 以上廣告由國立臺灣科學教育館提供。 《科科出來講》https://bit.ly/3JXYZVr

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 9-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 23,532 on turnover of $4.8-billion N-T. The market gained more then 350 points on Thursday to close at a new high on the back of increased investor optimism over the business outlook for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing. T-S-M-C led the upturn on the local main board, while other tech stocks also steamed ahead to add to the rally. The rally by T-S-M-C comes as the company is set to hold an earnings call on July 18 Police Dog Finds Evidence in Money Laundering Case The Kaohsiung City Police Department says an electronic storage device detection dog has played a major role in locating key evidence in a money laundering case that led to multiple indictments. According to the department's Criminal Investigation Corps, the dog named, "Wafer," located two mobile phones that contained crucial evidence following raids on three site suspected of being used as bases for money laundering. Prosecutors have now indicted 12 people in connection with the investigation. According to prosecutors, the case centered on an individual who rented property in Kaohsiung and Pingtung to use a bases to assist with transfers of illicit cash from overseas gambling websites and Ponzi scheme websites. Police estimate that the group laundered over 5.1-billion N-T over a six month period. Wafer is Taiwan's first and currently only electronic storage device detection dog. Russia Announces India PM Visit The Kremlin says Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Russia next Monday and Tuesday and hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The visit was first announced by Russian officials last month, but the dates had not been previously disclosed (公開). Russia has had strong ties with India since the Cold War, and New Delhi's importance as a key trading partner for Moscow has grown since the Kremlin sent troops into Ukraine in February 2022. Japan Survey Finds Groping on Trains Widespread Molestation on Japan's crowded trains is back in the spotlight (引起大眾關注) as new data shows one in ten young people have been groped. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. Cambodia Welcomes Return of Sculptures Cambodia's culture minister is welcoming the return this week of 14 sculptures that had been looted from the country during a period of war and unrest. The items repatriated from the collection New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art were made between the 9th and 14th centuries in the Angkorian period and reflect the Hindu and Buddhist religious systems prevailing at that time. Cambodia's Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts described it as a 'historic homecoming (返家) of national treasures” followed several years of negotiations between Cambodia's art restitution team, U.S. federal prosecutors in New York, investigators from the U.S. Dept of Homeland Security and the Metropolitan Museum. That was the I.C.R.T. news, Check in again tomorrow for our simplified version of the news, uploaded every day in the afternoon. Enjoy the rest of your day, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ 城揚建設新推出的「陽明第一廳」 緊鄰三民區的明星學府-陽明國中 46~52坪，每層四戶兩部電梯 最適合有換屋與置產需求的你 讓生活中充滿書香、運動風，滿足食衣住行的消費需求 城揚建設 陽明第一廳 07-384-2888 https://bit.ly/4ckCQ0r

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 101-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 22,858 on turnover of 7.2-billion N-T. The Tai-Ex closed at another record high on Tuesday, led by solid gains posted by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing following a rally among tech stocks on Wall Street overnight. T-S-M-C's gains contributed about 180 points to the main board's rise to push both electronics and the semiconductor sub-index higher during the trading day. Weekly COVID Cases Nearly Double The Centers for Disease Control says weekly COVID-19 cases have nearly doubled. Data shows that a total of 623 new locally transmitted cases were reported from between June 11 and 17 - and that's up from 329 cases during the previous week. According to the C-D-C, the rise in domestic cases means that Taiwan is now in the pandemic phase - and mathematical modeling suggests the currently wave will peak in August and September, with a decline (衰退) expected after September. The C-D-C is encouraging people who have not yet received the X-B-B vaccine to get a shot as soon as possible. MOA to Cull Hens Amid Over Supply of Eggs The Ministry of Agriculture says it plans to cull 1.8-million hens on a monthly basis beginning later this month due to an oversupply eggs. The statement comes after a week after the ministry said it will be culling 1.2-million hens per month. According to the ministry, its hoped the move will cut daily egg production to approximately (大約) 120,000 crates, from the current 121,600 crates and will reduce the number of egg-laying hens from the current 35.7-million to between 33 and 34-million. The ministry says it chose to increase the number of hens culled as oversupply issues are continuing, despite the price of eggs dropping to 50 N-T a box at leading supermarket chains. Kim and Putin Meet in Pyongyang The leaders of Russia and North Korea are holding their first summit (會議) in Pyongyang in 24 years. Russian president Vladimir Putin arrived to a hug and handshake from his counterpart Kim Jong-un on Wednesday. Chris Gilbert reports. McKellen Looks Forward to Returning to Work After Fall Veteran actor Ian McKellen says he is looking forward to returning to work after toppling off a London stage during a play and being hospitalized. The 85-year-old actor known for playing Gandalf in the “Lord of the Rings” said on Tuesday that doctors had assured (保證) him his recovery would be “complete and speedy.” The actor said he was looking forward to returning to work. McKellen was playing John Falstaff in a production of “Player Kings” when he fell at the Noel Coward Theatre on Monday. The theater was evacuated (疏散) and the play was canceled. McKellen is one of Britain's most acclaimed Shakespearean actors, with roles including Richard III, Macbeth and King Lear. That was the I.C.R.T. news, Check in again tomorrow for our simplified version of the news, uploaded every day in the afternoon. Enjoy the rest of your day, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ 迎接十年一遇的存債良機，富養自己不是夢！ 中信優息投資級債【00948B】有「平準金」及「月配息」，小資也能輕鬆跟隊，【00948B】投資就是發！ 一同「債」現王者新高度，詳細資訊請見： https://bit.ly/3y7XL7A

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Now that we are finally past Y Combinator's demo day — though our Friday show is worth listening if you haven't had a chance yet — we can dive into the latest news. So, this morning on Equity Monday we got into the chance that the United States might pass a real data privacy law. There's movement to report, but we're still very, very far from anything becoming law.Elsewhere, the U.S. and TSMC have a new deal, there's gaming news to consider (and a venture tie-in), and Spotify's latest AI plans, which I am sure will delight some and annoy others.Lastly, on the crypto front, trading volume of digital tokens seems to have partially arrested its free fall, which should help some exchanges breath a bit more easily.Equity is TechCrunch's flagship podcast and posts every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and you can subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the casts.You also can follow Equity on X and Threads, at @EquityPod.For the full interview transcript, for those who prefer reading over listening, read on, or check out our full archive of episodes over at Simplecast. Credits: Equity is hosted by TechCrunch's Alex Wilhelm and Mary Ann Azevedo. We are produced by Theresa Loconsolo with editing by Kell. Bryce Durbin is our Illustrator. We'd also like to thank the audience development team and Henry Pickavet, who manages TechCrunch audio products.