Taiwan, known for its low crime rates, faced an unusual incident last Friday. A single attacker caused chaos in Taipei's busy shopping area. Four people lost their lives, including the attacker himself. The man, identified as Chang Wen, was 27 years old and came from Taoyuan. He died after falling f
Central Pennsylvania is in for a wild weather ride. A big storm is coming, bringing lots of rain and very strong winds. The National Weather Service has warned everyone to be ready for high winds. First, rain will start falling tonight and will keep going all night. Most places will get about half
Weather predictions are getting a major upgrade thanks to AI. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has rolled out new AI-powered weather models that promise quicker, more precise forecasts. These models are not just faster; they also use a fraction of the computing power of tra
Taiwan felt the ground move again. A quake with a magnitude of 5. 1 hit near Hualien city. This is not new for Taiwan. It is in a spot where two big pieces of Earth's crust meet. That makes it a hotspot for earthquakes. The recent quake was not too deep. It was about 31. 6 km under the surface. It
Central Florida is planning a new road called the Southport Connector. This road will link Poinciana Parkway to Florida’s Turnpike and Canoe Creek Road. It will run along Cypress Parkway, curve around Lake Russell, and pass by Lake Tohopekaliga. Some people who live nearby are not happy about this
Central New York is gearing up for another round of winter weather. A winter weather advisory is in place for several counties, including Onondaga, Madison, Oswego, Jefferson, and Lewis. The main culprit? Lake effect snow, which is expected to make its presence felt on Thursday. The National Weathe
Taiwan is stepping up its defense game. President Lai Ching-te has announced a massive $40 billion boost to military spending. This extra cash will focus on buying quick, mobile weapons from the U. S. to keep China's bigger military at bay. China sees Taiwan as its territory and isn't shy about usi
Weather updates in Canada are getting a makeover. Environment Canada has introduced a new color-coded system to help people understand weather warnings better. This system uses yellow, orange, and red to show how serious the weather might be. Yellow means be cautious, orange means be prepared, and r
Taiwan is making a major investment in its defense. The country's president, Lai Ching-te, has announced a special budget of $40 billion. This money will be used to buy weapons and build a strong air defense system called the Taiwan Dome. The plan is to spend this amount over the next eight years, f
Taiwan's Premier Cho Jung-tai recently addressed rumors about teaming up with South Korea to tackle U. S. semiconductor tariffs. He stated that there's no concrete info on any joint efforts with South Korea. Instead, Taiwan is focusing on direct talks with the U. S. South Korea's trade minister had
