# AI News 180m Report｜2026-09-19 00:00–03:00 JST

One place for news and notices from 1 countries/regions: Taiwan, 28 items from 4 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## The forecast clearly said 20 degrees, so why does it feel like only 15 degrees when you step outside? How is the “feels-like temperature” calculated?

- Published: 2026-09-19T01:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11165691
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4018244-en.html
- anchor: #n2838017

## Why are there 2 extra shoelace holes at the top of sneakers? They’re not spare holes—their real purpose is something many people don’t know even after wearing their shoes out.

- Published: 2026-09-19T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11165122
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4018226-en.html
- anchor: #n2833212

## Taiwan stocks surge nearly 900 points! How much should investors hold over the Mid-Autumn Festival? Ruan Mu-hua: Watch this Philadelphia Semiconductor Index level first.

- Published: 2026-09-19T00:09:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11165904
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4018227-en.html
- anchor: #n2833213

## iPhone 18 Pro series prices rise, but will launch crowds still flock to stores? Retailers reveal how “these two strategies” lower the barrier to upgrading.

- Published: 2026-09-19T00:06:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11165915
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4018228-en.html
- anchor: #n2833214

## Taiwan People’s Party aims for 28 seats by year-end! Huang Kuo-chang rallies supporters and reveals internal polling has been classified.

- Published: 2026-09-18T23:57:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11165916
- anchor: #n2833064

## Fed rate hikes aren’t over: Where should funds in Taiwan stocks go? Experts identify 2 major investment directions.

- Published: 2026-09-18T23:24:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11165897
- anchor: #n2833065

## Groundbreaking ceremony held for the new Ouwang Youchang Temple! Huang Wei-che hopes to pass on religious culture and deepen charitable care in the community.

- Published: 2026-09-18T22:28:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11165914
- anchor: #n2833068

## One ticket lets you explore all of Kaohsiung! Kaohsiung Music Center’s fifth-anniversary Takao Festival launches an after-party universe, with 50 brands taking turns offering deals.

- Published: 2026-09-18T22:26:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11165913
- anchor: #n2833069

## Take care when eating and chatting! Man swallows kelp that gets stuck in his esophagus; a gastroscope “fishes” out the foreign object. Doctor: Fish bones, chunks of meat, mushrooms and mochi are high-risk foods.

- Published: 2026-09-18T21:24:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11165912
- anchor: #n2833073

## Su Chiao-hui gets cheers of “get elected” at Wugu’s annual temple festival; prays for blessings in Zhonghe: Speed up construction while preserving cultural heritage.

- Published: 2026-09-18T20:22:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11165911
- anchor: #n2833076

## Hear two Golden Melody award-winning acts for free! Taoyuan Iron Rose Music Festival kicks off on 10/3, with Soft Lipa, MIXER and a special cross-genre show.

- Published: 2026-09-18T20:20:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11165910
- anchor: #n2833077

## Hong Ji minced pork rice faces backlash after taking a stance! Ko Chih-en says in livestream: Don’t let political divisions hurt businesses; 919 Fengshan rally aims to bring together major KMT figures.

- Published: 2026-09-18T20:14:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11165909
- anchor: #n2833078

## Food safety checks ahead of Mid-Autumn Festival: Nantou County Health Bureau steps up inspections of seasonal foods.

- Published: 2026-09-18T20:10:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11165908
- anchor: #n2833079

## 86-year-old superfan grandma keeps campaign memorabilia from past elections to show her support; Chiang Chi-chen vows to upgrade Hakka mountain towns across the board.

- Published: 2026-09-18T20:09:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11165907
- anchor: #n2833080

## 2026 Hsinchu City Shopping Festival kicks off on 10/1, bringing together nearly 1,800 brands and shops; shoppers can enter a drawing for major prizes including a Tesla.

- Published: 2026-09-18T20:05:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11165906
- anchor: #n2833081

## A selection of 7 grand-prize-winning works from 22 years! Taiwan International Ceramics Biennale grand-prize retrospective opens.

- Published: 2026-09-18T19:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11165905
- anchor: #n2833087

## AI leaves a message for its future self? OpenAI reveals anomalous behavior; Microsoft warns the “situation is serious.”

- Published: 2026-09-19T02:00:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6610500
- anchor: #n2837957

## Saudi Arabia’s October long-term crude allocation to Europe falls to zero! Refineries scramble for alternative supplies.

- Published: 2026-09-19T01:30:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6610578
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4018241-en.html
- anchor: #n2837958

## Has the sports giant lost its shine? After Nike is dropped from the S&P 100, its position in the Dow Jones is also in jeopardy.

- Published: 2026-09-19T01:00:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6609623
- anchor: #n2833152

## China-US rare earth rivalry faces a new twist! Chinese state-owned company reportedly in talks to acquire Shenghe Resources, affecting MP Materials’ stake.

- Published: 2026-09-19T00:30:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6610553
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4018223-en.html
- anchor: #n2833153

## Can even the AI investment boom not prop it up? US manufacturing output in August posts its biggest drop in nearly a year, contrary to expectations.

- Published: 2026-09-19T00:00:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6610543
- anchor: #n2833004

## US companies’ strong profits fuel bubble fears! Goldman Sachs says not to worry: S&P 500 could reach 8700 points.

- Published: 2026-09-18T23:30:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6610386
- anchor: #n2833005

## Central banks in the US, Japan and Europe raise rates to tackle high inflation; European stocks close lower.

- Published: 2026-09-19T02:12:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609190003.aspx
- anchor: #n2838082
- Companies mentioned: 歐洲央行、美國聯準會、日本央行、倫敦FTSE 100指數、法蘭克福DAX指數、巴黎CAC 40指數

Facts:
- 倫敦FTSE 100指數 fell 157.01 points, or 1.45%.
- It closed at 10659.13 points.
- 法蘭克福DAX指數 fell 412.65 points, or 1.60%.
- It closed at 25304.06 points.
- 巴黎CAC 40指數 fell 121.91 points, or 1.49%.
- It closed at 8065.02 points.

## Accused of helping Chang Chun-chieh evade capture, 21-year-old man surnamed Wu released on NT$50,000 bail.

- Published: 2026-09-19T01:02:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609190002.aspx
- anchor: #n2833277

Chang Chun-chieh, an aide to legislator Kao Chin Su-mei, allegedly fled after being indicted on corruption charges while out on bail, and police and prosecutors continue to investigate accomplices. Chen Wei-ta is suspected of helping destroy an electronic monitoring bracelet and was detained; a man surnamed Wu was released on NT$50,000 bail for allegedly aiding the escape and barred from leaving the country.

Facts:
- Chang Chun-chieh is suspected of conspiring with nonpartisan legislator Kao Chin Su-mei to fraudulently claim assistant fees, among other offenses. The Taipei District Prosecutors Office indicted Kao Chin Su-mei, Chang Chun-chieh and 24 others on corruption and other charges in June this year.
- Chang Chun-chieh allegedly destroyed his electronic monitoring bracelet and fled on September 6; the Taipei District Court issued a wanted notice.
- Chen Wei-ta is suspected of physically destroying the electronic monitoring bracelet and may have helped arrange Chang Chun-chieh’s escape.
- Prosecutors ordered that the 21-year-old man surnamed Wu, who allegedly helped Chang Chun-chieh escape, be released on NT$50,000 bail and barred from leaving the country by land or sea.

## Apologizes to the Uni-Lions for the throw: Shengqi Knight says he “really meant no harm.”

- Published: 2026-09-19T00:58:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609180311.aspx
- anchor: #n2833283
- Companies mentioned: 中信兄弟、統一7-ELEVEn獅

中信兄弟 foreign pitcher Shengqi Knight sparked controversy with an unusual throwing motion against the Uni-Lions and publicly apologized after the game, saying he meant no harm.

## NATO chief warns of conflict on two fronts: China’s attack on Taiwan could draw Russia into an invasion of Europe.

- Published: 2026-09-19T00:36:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609180310.aspx
- anchor: #n2833143
- Companies mentioned: 北大西洋公約組織、NATO、英國GB新聞台、GB News、中央社

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warned that if China invades Taiwan, it could prompt Russia to attack Europe, and NATO must be prepared for conflict on two fronts. He also said he was not concerned about a reduction in US troops stationed in Europe.

Facts:
- A 6-month review of US troop deployments in Europe.
- US President Donald Trump launched it in July.
- 1150918

## Unhappy with Shengqi Knight’s bowling-style grounder throw, Hirano Keiichi says: “This is not 中信兄弟 baseball.”

- Published: 2026-09-18T23:48:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609180309.aspx
- anchor: #n2833001
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、中華職棒、中信兄弟隊、統一7-ELEVEn獅隊、統一獅

中信兄弟隊 foreign pitcher Shengqi Knight sparked controversy during a game against 統一獅 by throwing the ball to first base like a bowling ball. After the game, manager Hirano Keiichi sharply criticized the move as disrespectful to the opponent and unacceptable, saying it fueled the opposing team’s comeback. He apologized to the other team and its fans and said the club would discuss whether to send Shengqi Knight down to the minors.

Facts:
- 5-4
- The 10th inning.
- The top of the 3rd inning.
- Scored four runs in total.

## Health Calendar | “Animals are such agreeable friends; they ask no questions and don’t criticize casually.” (George Eliot) - Heho Health

- Published: 2026-09-19T01:19:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | Heho健康
- Original: https://heho.com.tw/archives/386828
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4018238-en.html
- anchor: #n2833371