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第一則：台灣「鏟子超人」感動國際 國軍進駐災區拚中秋復原
花蓮馬太鞍溪堰塞湖溢流造成嚴重災情，數萬名志工自發帶著鏟子搭火車進入災區，形成「鏟子超人」景象，畫面登上韓國三大電視台引發熱議。
目前，水利署已完成溪水改道，國軍也全力投入救災，目標在中秋節前協助民眾恢復生活。衛福部也宣布專案募款突破新台幣4億元，縣府規劃最快將於10月3日發放每戶5萬元慰助金。
Taiwan’s “Shovel Heroes” Touch the World, Military Enters Disaster Zone to Aid Recovery before the Moon Festival
The overflow of Matai’an Creek Barrier Lake in Hualien caused a serious disaster. Tens of thousands of volunteers carried shovels and took trains into the disaster area, creating the scene of “Shovel Heroes.” The footage appeared on Korea’s three major TV stations and sparked heated discussion.
Currently, The Water Resources Agency has completed river diversion, and the military is fully engaged in rescue efforts with the goal of helping residents return to normal life before the Moon Festival. The Ministry of Health and Welfare also announced that special fundraising has exceeded 4 billion NT dollars, and the county government plans to give each affected household 50,000 NT dollars starting from October 3.
第二則：美商務部長推「五五分」晶片方案 挑戰矽盾論
美國商務部長盧特尼克9月27日表示，美國不能再過度依賴台灣半導體，並主張推動美台晶片產能「五五分」。他強調唯有美國本土產能充足，才有能力真正保護台灣。
盧特尼克透露，台美談判很快將展開，台積電預料將成為焦點。他更主動提起「矽盾」，認為台灣掌握95%產能並不安全，美方必須將自製率提升至40%，以減少單一依賴，確保行動能力。
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Pushes “50-50” Chip Plan, Challenges Silicon Shield
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Lutnick said on September 27 that the United States cannot rely too much on Taiwan’s semiconductors, and he proposed a “50-50” chip production plan between the U.S. and Taiwan. He stressed that only when America has enough local production can it truly protect Taiwan.
Lutnick revealed that trade talks between Taiwan and the U.S. will start soon, and TSMC is expected to become the focus. He also brought up the “Silicon Shield” and argued that it is not safe for Taiwan to hold 95% of the capacity. He said the U.S. must raise its self-production rate to 40% to reduce single dependence and secure action ability.
第三則：金價首破每盎司3,800美元 再創歷史新高
國際黃金現貨價格於9月29日首次突破每盎司3,800美元，最高達3819.81美元，連續六周上漲並改寫紀錄。投資人擔憂美國政府停擺與就業數據延後公布，美元走低進一步推升黃金需求，加上市場供應緊張與ETF資金流入，帶動金價飆升。
白銀、白金與鈀金同日全面走高。專家認為，在央行買盤與聯準會可能降息的背景下，金價仍有上行空間，亞洲市場也積極搶攻黃金儲存與交易商機。
Gold Price Breaks 3,800 Dollars per Ounce, Sets New Record
On September 29, the international spot gold price broke 3,800 dollars per ounce for the first time, reaching as high as 3,819.81 dollars. It rose for six weeks in a row and set a new record. Investors worried about a possible U.S. government shutdown and the delay of job data. The weaker dollar further pushed up demand for gold. Tight supply and ETF inflows also drove the surge.
Silver, platinum, and palladium all rise across the board the same day. Experts said that with strong central bank buying and possible Fed rate cuts, gold still has room to rise. Asian markets are also competing in gold storage and trading.
第四則：美零售業裁員潮 星巴克關店裁員再引關注
星巴克宣布將關閉約500間門市，並裁員約900名非零售員工，作為轉型計畫的一部分。這是星巴克今年第二度裁員。最新財報顯示，其單店銷售已連六季下滑。
專家指出，美國零售業正陷入嚴重裁員潮，今年前七個月已有超過80,000人被裁，主因包括通膨、關稅上升、AI取代、經濟不確定性與政府預算削減。從化妝品到運動品牌，多家企業接連縮編，突顯產業挑戰。
U.S. Retail Industry Layoffs Surge, Starbucks Closures Draw Attention Again
Starbucks announced it will close about 500 stores and cut about 900 non-retail employees as part of its transformation plan. This is the second round of layoffs by Starbucks this year.
The latest financial report showed that its same-store sales have fallen for six straight quarters.
Experts pointed out that the U.S. retail industry is facing a serious wave of layoffs, with more than 80,000 people cut in the first seven months of this year. The main reasons include inflation, rising tariffs, AI replacement, economic uncertainty, and government budget cuts. From cosmetics to sports brands, many companies are reducing staff, showing the challenges of the industry.
第五則：瀏覽器選擇透露職場心態？Firefox、Chrome 使用者表現更佳
經濟學家麥可．豪斯曼透過三萬名客服人員數據發現，使用 Firefox 或 Chrome 的員工，任職時間平均長 15%，請假率少 19%，且在銷售量、通話效率與顧客滿意度上明顯勝出。
原因並非電腦技能，而是他們願意突破預設值、主動改善環境。研究指出，選擇不同瀏覽器的人，也更傾向在工作中尋找新方法與解決問題，因此表現更佳。
Browser Choice Shows Work Attitude? Firefox and Chrome Users Perform Better
Economist Michael Hausman studied data from thirty thousand customer service workers. He found that employees who used Firefox or Chrome stayed in their jobs 15% longer, took 19% fewer days off, and performed better in sales, call time, and customer satisfaction.
The reason was not computer skills, but their willingness to break away from default settings and improve their environment. The study showed that people who chose different browsers were also more likely to look for new ways and solve problems at work, and therefore performed better.
Let’s wrap up today’s episode. We’ve learned about some important events happening around the world.
The Hualien disaster response showed Taiwan’s unity, with massive volunteer efforts, government action, and international attention highlighting the nation’s resilience.
The U.S. push for balanced chip production highlights rising concerns over Taiwan’s dominance and America’s need for self-sufficiency.
Gold’s record-breaking surge reflects global economic uncertainty and strong demand for safe-haven assets.
The latest round of Starbucks layoffs shows how America’s retail industry is shrinking fast, with rising costs and automation forcing many companies to cut staff.
The findings reveal that employees who make proactive choices, such as using a different browser, are more likely to seek solutions at work and deliver higher results.
In the next episode, we will together explore the recent hot news with you in the morning. Don’t forget to come back. Have a nice day and hear me next time. Bye.
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