AI News 180m Report｜2026-06-12 00:00–03:00 JSThttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260612-00/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 12 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 12 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en Hualien school lunch scandal: Deputy County Magistrate Yan Xinzhuang released on NT$1 million bailhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260612-00/index-en.html#n935306https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260612-00/index-en.html#n935306Fri, 12 Jun 2026 02:43:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAHualien Deputy County Magistrate Yan Xinzhuang was searched in connection with allegations that he favored a contractor in school lunch bidding and was released on NT$1 million bail. As the judicial investigation proceeds, transparency in education administration is under scrutiny, with political repercussions also expected. U.S. weather agency NOAA: El Niño has formedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260612-00/index-en.html#n935105https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260612-00/index-en.html#n935105Fri, 12 Jun 2026 02:32:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) confirmed the onset of El Niño and said it could strengthen by the end of this year. Concerns include extreme weather and accelerated global warming, with effects expected around the world. European stocks close higher as investors assess Middle East conflict and interest rate outlookhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260612-00/index-en.html#n935104https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260612-00/index-en.html#n935104Fri, 12 Jun 2026 02:28:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAEuropean and U.S. stock markets rose amid a renewed escalation of the Middle East war, while international oil prices fluctuated. Investors are also watching inflation and interest rate trends in the United States and Europe. CNN: Pentagon alarmed after dangerous substance detected; system malfunction suspectedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260612-00/index-en.html#n934903https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260612-00/index-en.html#n934903Fri, 12 Jun 2026 02:21:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe U.S. Pentagon detected a dangerous substance, prompting an evacuation, but it was later determined to be a false alarm caused by a system malfunction. Taoyuan suspect in drug case flees police in car, killing 2; Chang San-cheng vows full accountabilityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260612-00/index-en.html#n934303https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260612-00/index-en.html#n934303Fri, 12 Jun 2026 01:48:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Hualien school lunch scandal: Deputy county magistrate sent for further questioning; acting secretary-general releasedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260612-00/index-en.html#n933702https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260612-00/index-en.html#n933702Fri, 12 Jun 2026 01:17:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 花蓮地檢署 is investigating a county government school lunch bidding scandal. Deputy County Magistrate Yan Xinzhuang was searched and sent in for further questioning over suspected favoritism toward a contractor. The case involves a 2023 contract worth NT$270 million, with senior officials suspected of changing bidding requirements to allow an unqualified company to win the contract. 吳芳嫺攜搭檔搶10勝出 闖WTA利貝馬網賽女雙4強https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260612-00/index-en.html#n933105https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260612-00/index-en.html#n933105Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:55:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan's Wu Fang-hsien and Japan's Eri Hozumi advanced to the women's doubles semifinals at the WTA Libéma Open. They won the 10-point tiebreak after a rain delay, demonstrating the strength of their Taiwan-Japan partnership. 美軍封鎖伊朗港口再打擊1艘試圖闖關油輪 本週第3起https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260612-00/index-en.html#n932505https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260612-00/index-en.html#n932505Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:17:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe U.S. military struck a Guinea-Bissau-flagged tanker attempting to pass through the Gulf of Oman while Iran's ports were under blockade. It was the 3rd such incident this week, amid rising tensions in the Middle East. A spectacular catch and a bloodied baserunning effort: Guo Tianxin scores the walk-off run, says he just wanted to avoid extra inningshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260612-00/index-en.html#n932104https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260612-00/index-en.html#n932104Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:05:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAWei Chuan Dragons outfielder Guo Tianxin made a spectacular catch late in the game, then scored the walk-off run despite being injured, helping the team come from behind to win. His fighting spirit proved crucial to the victory; afterward, he said he simply wanted to avoid extra innings. Chu Yu-hsien's walk-off hit gives 味全龍 M7; Ye Chun-chang says comebacks are a basic requirement for winninghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260612-00/index-en.html#n931903https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260612-00/index-en.html#n931903Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:53:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA味全龍 defeated 中信兄弟 4-3 on Chu Yu-hsien's walk-off hit, reducing the magic number to clinch the first half title to M7. Head coach Ye Chun-chang said comebacks are a basic requirement for a winning team, highlighting the team's resilience. Sony's video-assisted referee technology advances, enabling faster out-of-bounds calls at the World Cuphttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260612-00/index-en.html#n931902https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260612-00/index-en.html#n931902Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:53:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA索尼集團升級裁判輔助技術，2026年世界盃足球賽將採用新系統，能即時判定球是否出界，縮短判定時間並提高精準度。 Tow-yard employee suspected of stealing keys and burglarizing car owner's home; New Taipei police summon suspecthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260612-00/index-en.html#n931901https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260612-00/index-en.html#n931901Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:50:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA man in New Taipei City suffered a series of burglaries at his home, losing about NT$410,000. The suspect is believed to be a former tow-yard employee who allegedly misused keys and personal information obtained while recovering vehicles. Police have questioned the suspect, and the investigation is ongoing. From “I have to raise them right” to “parenting by trusting and watching over them”: Parenting Summit 2026 to be held online Sunday, July 12https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260612-00/index-en.html#n935206https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260612-00/index-en.html#n935206Fri, 12 Jun 2026 02:39:21 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社多聞 will host Parenting Summit 2026 on July 12. Experts from 3 fields will discuss approaches to parenting in the age of AI. “Kirio Fan Club Exhibition” announces collaboration with popular creators 田中かえ and 可哀想に！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260612-00/index-en.html#n933106https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260612-00/index-en.html#n933106Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESパルコ will hold an interactive exhibition for the TV anime Kirio Fan Club at Shibuya PARCO. Collaborative merchandise with popular creators and special benefits will be available. 31 individuals acquired 3,420t-CO2 in government-run Japanese carbon credits [Ｊ－クレジット] to build personal assets, then sold 680t-CO2.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260612-00/index-en.html#n932806https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260612-00/index-en.html#n932806Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:38:39 +0900JapanPR TIMESA carbon credit e-commerce site for individuals records trades totaling 3,420t-CO2, offering a new model for supporting decarbonization and building assets. The tradition of a 400-year-old sake brewery meets ambient sensibilities. New brand OTSU to hold launch event on June 13 at VDS / SKAC.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260612-00/index-en.html#n932807https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260612-00/index-en.html#n932807Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:34:47 +0900JapanPR TIMES林酒造 will launch its new brand OTSU and hold a VDS collaboration music event on June 13 in Tokyo at SKAC. Janet Jackson and BE:FIRST release “Doesn’t Really Matter (Remix),” a collaborative track, today; special performance planned for the June 14 Yokohama showhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260612-00/index-en.html#n932205https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260612-00/index-en.html#n932205Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:02:45 +0900JapanPR TIMESJanet Jackson and BE:FIRST have released a collaborative song. They are also set to perform together at the Yokohama show. Birthday merchandise and voice content for VTuber 白熊汰べる, of the ハコネクト agency, go on sale June 12https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260612-00/index-en.html#n932206https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260612-00/index-en.html#n932206Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:08 +0900JapanPR TIMESBirthday merchandise and voice content for VTuber 白熊汰べる will be available for a limited time as part of a project by the ハコネクト agency. ドン・キホーテ × Tokyo CuteCute × Red Radiancehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260612-00/index-en.html#n932212https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260612-00/index-en.html#n932212Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESGood Choice Entertainment announced regular free live performances by idol groups at ドン・キホーテ, aiming to create opportunities for in-person connections. New technology developed to induce aging in human iPS cell-derived neuronshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260612-00/index-en.html#n932211https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260612-00/index-en.html#n932211Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESA research group including Juntendo University has developed a new technology to induce an aging state in human iPS cell-derived neurons using the ATM kinase inhibitor KU60019. The technology is expected to make research into age-related diseases more efficient. Theatrical anime series KING OF PRISM: popular titles to air in an 8-hour marathon on Nittere Plushttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260612-00/index-en.html#n932210https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260612-00/index-en.html#n932210Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ＣＳ日本 will air an 8-and-a-half-hour KING OF PRISM marathon on its CS channel on June 21. The broadcast will include titles airing on television for the first time, along with an audience-participation voting event. MSI launches HERALD BE6500 WiFi 7 PCIe Card, an internal wireless LAN card compatible with Wi-Fi 7https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260612-00/index-en.html#n932209https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260612-00/index-en.html#n932209Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESMSI launches the HERALD BE6500 internal wireless LAN card with Wi-Fi 7 support, delivering high-speed connectivity. Want to hear those songs again? Jazz, chanson, film music and classical in one night: tickets on sale for Tokyo Harmony Orchestra presents 名曲コンサートhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260612-00/index-en.html#n932208https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260612-00/index-en.html#n932208Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESA concert hosted by 株式会社RintoDesign will be held on July 29. A 5-member ensemble will perform beloved classics. All episodes free for 72 hours! しゅごキャラ！ launches free viewing on Palcy, マガポケ and コミックDAYS to mark the release of volume 4 of しゅごキャラ！ ジュエルジョーカーhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260612-00/index-en.html#n932207https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260612-00/index-en.html#n932207Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES講談社 will run a limited-time campaign offering all episodes of the しゅごキャラ！ series for free on related apps to mark the release of the latest volume.