Stories from Taipei · Taiwan

A Swiss auction house has sold medals for 4.5 million Euros.

A radio host recommended several books for personal growth, including 'Mindset' by Carol Dweck, which discusses fixed and growth mindsets. The program recommended books such as "Mindset: The New Psychology of Success" and "The Art of Thinking".

UPS trucks experienced blockages approximately 25,000 times over the past year.

Actress Tianxin will star in the upcoming local horror film titled Chronicles. The film features Zhang Kaixin as the male lead playing the father. The plot follows a family forced to move overnight due to the father's gambling debts.

Consumers are not fully benefiting from a recent fuel tax cut. The savings from the tax reduction have not been entirely passed on to consumers.

Commuting accidents, including those occurring during travel to and from work, can be eligible for workers' compensation. Claims for disabilities require a diagnosis certificate from a regional teaching hospital or higher, specifying the degree of impairment.

A factory worker in Taiwan sustained a crushed thumb after it was caught in a machine. The incident occurred while the worker was operating machinery. The worker's thumb was reportedly broken. The incident occurred when a vehicle door struck the worker.

Commuters involved in traffic accidents while traveling to or from work can claim benefits, provided they were not committing traffic violations. This includes accidents where a vehicle door hits the commuter.

A 77-year-old woman successfully received disability benefits through the Labor Insurance Act. A 77-year-old woman, who was already receiving old-age benefits, successfully obtained 400,000 NT dollars in disability benefits. The key to her successful claim was demonstrating a limitation in her arm's range of motion, where she could only lift it halfway or to one-third of its full capacity. Her eligibility was based on functional impairment, specifically her limited ability to raise her hand, which was assessed as meeting the disability criteria. Expert Zheng Zheng-yi noted that the case was successful because the specific occupational injury protections applied independently of her previous insurance status. This case highlights the expanded reach of the Labor Occupational Accident Insurance and Protection Act.

Antibiotics can kill bacteria in the gut, potentially leading to issues like intestinal disorders or a resurgence of other illnesses.