Stories from Taipei · Taiwan

A bone marrow biopsy is performed by extracting marrow from the largest bone in the buttocks, not the spine. Pain is felt only when the needle passes through the skin.

A sheriff has disputed comments made regarding a missing woman case. The sheriff's comments were made in relation to the ongoing investigation. The location of the case was not specified.

Exercise programs for the elderly need to be specifically tailored to their needs. The source discussed the importance of distinguishing between essential needs and discretionary spending when managing finances, highlighting food, housing, and medical care as necessities.

A digital giant has pledged to create 7000 permanent jobs. The company's stock performance is influenced by its liquidity, and focusing on stocks with movement is more revealing than static holdings. This commitment was reported by multiple sources.

Symptoms like hair loss can occur when hemoglobin levels are very low. The severity of anemia symptoms is related to the speed of hemoglobin loss; rapid loss overwhelms the body's self-regulation, leading to noticeable fatigue, discomfort, and chest tightness.

Normal red blood cells are of normal size, while anemia typically involves smaller red blood cells. The source stated that the bone marrow is extracted from the largest bone in the buttocks, not the spine, through a needle-sized opening.

A portion of Taiwan's media is allegedly controlled by the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), with estimates ranging from 80% to 90%. A broadcaster on BCC News Taiwan criticized the current media landscape, stating that 80% of media outlets are controlled by the Democratic Progressive Party. The segment also touched upon the economic status of the Philippines compared to Taiwan. The broadcaster also noted difficulties in advancing Taiwan's relationship with the United States, military issues, and aviation to Swatdina. The speaker mentioned that former Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. discussed wealth, and the Philippines once had high domestic income exceeding Taiwan's, but it has now become a third-world country. The speaker also noted that former US President Trump is scheduled to visit mainland China for a summit on May 14th and 15th, for a total of 36 hours.

Four judges serving on the Constitutional Tribunal have been barred from performing their duties. This action follows protests by the university community against the president and a new constitution.

A university community is protesting against the president and a newly proposed constitution. This protest is occurring in Taipei. The protests indicate internal dissent and differing opinions within the political party regarding the constitution and military procurement cases.

A Japanese toilet manufacturer is diversifying its business operations to include the production of AI chips.