2025 年 10 月 17 日｜HOT 基礎英文新聞｜S1 EP74
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第一則：空服員過世仍被催假單 長榮航空引眾怒
長榮航空一名空服員抱病執勤後不幸過世，事件引發外界對長榮排班制度的爭議。事後，公司內勤人員竟向家屬催繳家庭照顧假證明，引發眾怒。
長榮航空稱因同仁業務不熟導致誤失，承諾檢討改進並向家屬致歉。事件也促使立法院臨時變更議程，討論空服員工作環境與企業管理問題。
Staff Still Demanded Leave Slip, EVA Air Sparks Fury
An EVA Air flight attendant passed away after working while ill, sparking public concern over the airline’s scheduling system. Afterward, the company reportedly asked the family to submit proof for a family care leave request, which caused public outrage.
EVA Air said the mistake happened because staff were unfamiliar with procedures. The company pledged to review its process, make improvements, and offered an apology to the family. The incident also led the Legislative Yuan to discuss flight attendants’ working conditions and company management.
第二則：Kuiper 將登台？數發部證實正洽談合作
數發部長林宜敬表示，數發部正與亞馬遜新開發的低軌衛星系統 Kuiper 洽談合作，希望成為繼 OneWeb 之後的新商業營運選項。
據了解，遠傳電信因頻段與 Kuiper 相符，有望成為其在台營運商。至於未與星鏈合作，林宜敬說明，主因是該公司不願遵守台灣法規，未達本地電信業者須由台灣人持股過半的要求。
Kuiper May Launch in Taiwan? Ministry of Digital Affairs Confirms Talks
Digital Minister Lin Yi-jing said the ministry is discussing cooperation with Amazon’s new low Earth orbit satellite system, Kuiper, hoping it will become another commercial option after OneWeb.
Reports say Far EasTone, whose frequency bands match Kuiper’s, may become its operator in Taiwan. Lin Yi-jing explained that Starlink has not partnered with Taiwan because it refused to follow local rules requiring telecom firms to be majority-owned by Taiwanese nationals.
第三則：川普下最後通牒！哈瑪斯不守約恐再開戰
美國總統川普於 10 月 15 日警告，若巴勒斯坦激進組織哈瑪斯不遵守停火協議，他將考慮允許以色列恢復在加薩走廊的軍事行動。
川普向 CNN 表示，此舉源於以色列指控哈瑪斯未完全履行協議，僅交回 4 具人質遺體。川普的 20 點和平計畫要求哈瑪斯解除武裝並推動加薩非軍事化，強調若對方拒絕，美方將支持以色列採取行動。
Trump’s Ultimatum! Hamas Risks New War if Ceasefire Fails
On October 15, U.S. President Donald Trump warned that if Hamas does not follow the ceasefire agreement, he may allow Israel to restart military actions in the Gaza Strip.
Trump told CNN that Israel accused Hamas of failing to fully follow the agreement, returning only four hostage bodies. His 20-point Gaza peace plan, calls for Hamas to disarm and for Gaza to be demilitarized, saying the U.S. will support Israel if Hamas refuses.
第四則：拼命文化崛起！矽谷吹起 996 風
中國曾引發爭議的「996 工作制」近期在矽谷 AI 新創圈掀起熱潮。多家國際媒體報導，許多公司雖未明文規定，實際上已出現每週超過 70 小時的高工時文化。
這股趨勢反映出在全球 AI 競爭加劇下，新創企業以長工時換取速度與市場優勢。然而，這種全力投入的模式也形成矛盾，企業一方面強調員工福祉與心理健康，另一方面卻持續推崇高壓的奮鬥文化。
Hustle Culture Rises! Silicon Valley’s New 996 Craze
China’s controversial “996 work culture” has recently gained attention among AI startups in Silicon Valley. Reports say many companies, though without official rules, now follow a culture of working over 70 hours a week.
The trend shows that startups are working longer hours to gain speed and market advantage in the global AI race. However, this intense work style creates a paradox, as companies promote well-being while pushing a high-pressure work culture.
第五則：熱成像揭壓力反應！鼻溫下降成關鍵指標
近日，英國薩塞克斯大學心理學家利用臉部熱成像技術，研究壓力反應。結果發現，當人感到壓力時，臉部血液流動改變，鼻溫會下降約三至六度，這是神經系統將血液推向眼睛與耳朵的自然反應。
研究指出，鼻溫變化可作為非侵入性的壓力指標，用於評估個體的調節與恢復能力，若恢復緩慢，可能暗示焦慮或憂鬱風險。此方法也可應用於觀察猿類壓力，提升動物福祉。
Thermal Imaging Reveals Stress, The “Nasal Dip” as a Key Indicator
Recently, psychologists at the University of Sussex in the UK used facial thermal imaging to study stress. They found that stress changes blood flow in the face, lowering nose temperature by about three to six degrees as the body redirects blood to the eyes and ears.
The study found that changes in nose temperature can be used as a non-invasive way to measure stress and track recovery. Slow recovery may point to risks of anxiety or depression. The same method can also help monitor stress in primates and improve their welfare.
Let’s wrap up today’s episode. We’ve learned about some important events happening around the world.
An EVA Air flight attendant’s death after working while sick has raised public concern over the airline’s management and prompted government discussions on crew working conditions.
Taiwan’s Ministry of Digital Affairs is discussing cooperation with Amazon’s Kuiper satellite, with Far EasTone as a possible local operator, while Starlink opted out over ownership rules.
Trump warned that the U.S. may back Israel’s renewed military action if Hamas fails to meet the ceasefire agreement.
A growing trend of 70-hour workweeks in Silicon Valley highlights the conflict between speed-driven ambition and workplace balance.
Scientists discovered that nose temperature drops under stress, providing a new method to monitor both human and animal well-being.
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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