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Authorities located a suspect, identified as Old Wang, after an incident where he reportedly took property, believing it was a gift. Police traced and found a suspect, identified as 'Old Wang,' after a report was filed regarding property that was cut and taken away.

Food tycoon Jiang Ge's company received a "Japanese Silver-Friendly Mark" for its beltfish product. The beltfish product was developed and sold well, leading to exports to Japan.

Taiwan's Legislative Yuan is debating military purchase amounts, with the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) proposing 1.25 trillion and 800 billion New Taiwan Dollars.

The book 'Taiwan Travelogue,' written by Yang Shangzu and translated by Lin King, has been shortlisted for a literary prize. The prize, worth almost $70,000, is shared equally between the writer and the translator.

Experts in Taiwan are discussing the efficacy and potential for over-medicalization regarding low-dose CT scans for lung cancer. The discussion in Taiwan includes whether promoting low-dose CT scans leads to over-medicalization, with many small nodules being quickly removed.

Breast cancer incidence in Taiwan has been rising rapidly in recent years, affecting younger demographics. Breast cancer screening via mammograms is recommended every two years, with specific age and frequency limits applied through health insurance.

The source reports that age and standard requirements for screenings for six major diseases have been relaxed this year and last year.

The Kuomintang (KMT) caucus announced on Facebook that the United States has positively confirmed the passage of a special ordinance in Taiwan. The KMT caucus stated that the US expressed satisfaction and encouragement regarding the passage of the special ordinance, viewing it as a clear signal of political support. The KMT caucus stated on Facebook that the US positively confirmed the special ordinance passage, indicating a strict but timely budget review will follow to address Taiwanese society's concerns. The Legislative Yuan in Taiwan has passed special ordinances three times, including versions totaling 300 billion and 480 billion.

Film critic Floard and host Fei Fu introduced a new Mother's Day movie titled 'You Only Have 365 More Chances to Eat Your Mother's Cooking'. The film's narrative describes a character's attempts to prevent a 'mother's taste' number from decreasing, initially by giving away or discarding his mother's packed lunches.

The film 'Mortal Kombat 2,' described as the latest sequel, will feature up to 18 characters and more than 20 fight scenes, with one reportedly occurring every six minutes. The villain Shao Kahn is also mentioned in the film. The film will feature Shao Kahn, described as a very tall giant villain, and the addition of Johnny Cage, who brings 'some seasoning' to the movie with realistic fighting, including a move attacking the opponent's lower body. The film's review is currently the #20 trending topic with 670,000 heat. The upcoming film adaptation of the classic game, Mortal Kombat 2, is set to feature 18 characters. The film's trending status on Zhihu indicates public interest.