EZ News 01/26/26

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 41-points this morning from Friday's close, at 32,002 on turnover of 7.2-billion N-T. The market closed at yet another high on Friday as Wall Street made gains overnight after U-S President Donald Trump rescinded his tariff threats on European countries over the pursuit of Greenland. Subject: E*Taiwan to list Nipah virus as Category 5 disease after India outbreak Return to Table of contents The Centers for Disease Control says it plans to list Nipah virus infection as a Category 5 notifiable disease following a recent outbreak of the virus in India. According to the C-D-C, it released a proposed change to its measures on controlling infectious diseases on January 16 -- which would list Nipah virus infection as a Category 5 disease. The measure now has to undergo a 60-day period during which members of the public can comment on it before it can take effect. The Nipah virus has only been under priority surveillance (監視) in Taiwan since 2018. The Nipah virus can infect humans through contact with infected bats or animals such as pigs. CAA probes Starlux flight to Kobe after hard landing The Civil Aeronautics Administration is investigating a Starlux Airlines flight from Taichung to Kobe after it experienced a hard landing. The incident occured on January 20 and the C double A has grounded the crew pending the outcome of the investigation. According to the administration, the flight exceeded vertical G-force limits during its landing, meaning the aircraft touched down with a stronger-than-normal downward force. Starlux says the flight encountered a sudden gust of wind on approach, which triggered (觸發) abnormal system readings, but has not released any further details of the incident. Philippines Ferry Sinking An inter-island ferry with more than 350 on board has sunk in the southern Philippines after midnight. Rescuers have saved at least 244 passengers and retrieved 13 bodies. Officials say the M/V Trisha Kerstin 3, a cargo and passenger ferry, was sailing to southern Jolo island in Sulu province from the port city of Zamboanga with 332 passengers and 27 crew members when it apparently encountered (遭遇) technical problems and sank. Coast guard and navy ships, along with a surveillance plane, an air force Black Hawk helicopter and fleets of fishing boats were carrying out search and rescue operations off Basilan. Officials say the cause of the ferry sinking was not immediately clear and there will be an investigation. Federal and state officials both claim moral high ground in immigration crackdown after shooting Protests continue in Minneapolis following a second fatal (致命的) shooting by federal law enforcement. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports France President Wants Social Media Ban FastTracked French President Emmanuel Macron says he wants to fast-track a ban on social media for teenagers under 15. He aims for the law to take effect in September. Macron made the announcement in a video released over the weekend. He emphasized that children's emotions and minds should not be manipulated by (受到操縱 / 操控) social media platforms. This move follows the British government's consideration of a similar ban. France's health watchdog reports that many teenagers spend hours daily on social media, leading to negative effects like low self-esteem and exposure (接觸) to harmful content. Macron's office confirmed the bill will be discussed today. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn