EZ News 08/26/26

Good afternoon, I'm _ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 12-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 45,158 on turnover of $7-billion N-T. The market closed higher on Tuesday as major semiconductor stocks recouped early losses, but turnover remained moderate with as investors opted to sit on the sidelines as they wait for Nvidia's second-quarterly earnings results. Free flu and COVID-19 vaccination program to start on October 1 The Centers for Disease Control says this year's government-funded seasonal flu and COVID-19 vaccinations will begin as usual on October 1. According to the C-D-C, it has purchased a record 7.05-million publicly funded flu vaccine doses for the upcoming flu season. The C-D-C also says the government has also purchased 2.4-million COVID-19 vaccine doses, including 1.9 million doses of newer-generation (新一代) vaccines for people aged 12 years or older. The publicly funded flu and COVID-19 vaccination program will open on October 1 for adults aged 65 and older, preschool-aged children, healthcare and disease prevention personnel, and people with chronic illnesses. Adults aged between 50 and 64 without high-risk chronic conditions will be eligible for the free flu and COVID-19 jabs from November 2. Haiti Attack Leaves Dozens Dead and Kidnapped The United Nations says armed men have killed at least 47 people and kidnapped over 50 others near Haiti’s capital. This attack, which took place Sunday in Kenscoff, is believed to be one of the largest mass kidnappings in Haiti in recent years. A gang leader has threatened to kill the hostages if authorities harm any gang members. The attack challenges the belief that security in Haiti is improving. Experts say it poses (造成) a major test for the government and police. The attack might also be a show of force as Haiti prepares for general elections in December. CANADA HITS BACK WITH RETALIATORY TARIFFS ON MORE THAN 700 US PRODUCTS AS TRUMP ESCALATES RHETORIC Canada on Tuesday announced retaliatory tariffs on more than seven hundred American products, doubling duties on steel and aluminium to fifty per cent and imposing (強制實行) new levies on electronics, dairy and clothing. The move came after trade talks collapsed late on Friday, prompting Washington to impose fifty per cent tariffs on roughly twenty billion dollars' worth of Canadian goods. US President Donald Trump has responded with a barrage of personal attacks on Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and has floated renaming Lake Ontario. Kate Fisher reports from Washington. US Empire State Building Glow Pink in Dolly Parton Tribute New York City's Empire State Building is illuminating its tower lights in pink in memory of American icon Dolly Parton, and in support of the Imagination Library. Parton, who was 80 years old, died in Nashville after a brief (短暫的) battle with cancer. For nearly six decades, Parton was a singular force in music, film, television and philanthropy. She wrote some of country music's most enduring songs and also starred in films. Parton also launched the Imagination Library in 1995, a literacy program that now sends more than 3 million free books each month to children from birth through age five across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia and Ireland. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _. －－－－以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告－－－－ 你的職涯卡關了嗎? 高屏澎東分署青年職涯發展中心YS陪你跨出關鍵下一步！ 專為 15-29 歲青年提供「完全免費」的職涯服務： 職涯探索：職涯諮詢、適性測驗 認識職場：職人講座、職場參訪 職場續航：實戰技能、企業主管與心理師指引 點我報名活動：https://sofm.pse.is/9lt66r 以上廣告由勞動部勞動力發展署高屏澎東分署提供 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn