Best Bitesize Taiwanese Podcasts (2024)

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Soul Soil & Mars Moss 8:52

3d ago8:52

8:52

Hi everyone, it's time for a new episode of News Bites… I'm Nancy Sun. And I’m Brody Halverson. Today’s stories… A movie talks about the soil on Taiwan’s farms, and scientists find a plant that can survive on Mars. Let’s check it out. ________________________________ 新電影探索台灣土壤 New Film Explores Taiwan’s Soil What is under our feet? Uhh, our shoes? …

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Taiwan Robot Dogs & Wayuu Kitesurfing Boy 8:12

4d ago8:12

8:12

Hi everyone, welcome to a new episode of News Bites! I'm Kelly Kimura… And I'm Nancy Sun. Coming up next in today's news: Taiwan’s has its own robot dogs, and a mother lets kitesurfing change her son’s life And in today's Tasty Tidbit… a prizewinning chocolate maker couldn’t smell her chocolate! Stay tuned for more on those stories! _______________…

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Smart Peanut Dryer & Dumbphones 8:27

5d ago8:27

8:27

Hi there. It’s time for an all-new episode of News Bites. I’m Jacob Ingram. And I’m Nancy Sun. In today’s episode we’ll be talking about peanuts and dumbphones. And for today’s Tasty Tidbit: Huskies and school rules. Stay tuned for those stories. ________________________________ 農試所智能乾燥機誕生 Smart Peanut Dryer Do you like peanuts (花生)? Have you ever …

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UK 2024 general election: Another one bites the dust? Or too hard to say I am sorry? 1:09:33

5d ago1:09:33

1:09:33

We discuss the huge Labour party victory and the calamitous Conservative party defeat in the UK general election of 2024.By Institute for Indo-Pacific Affairs

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Making Coffee Greener & Warming World 8:17

6d ago8:17

8:17

Hi everyone, welcome to a new episode of News Bites! I'm Kelly Kimura… And I'm Paz Bueno. Coming up next in today's news: A barista is making coffee greener And in a warming world, how do we keep ourselves safe from getting too hot? And in today's Tasty Tidbit… Are there any shared birthdays in your class? Stay tuned for more on those stories! ____…

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Taiwan's New AI & China's Super Solar Farm 8:10

9d ago8:10

8:10

I’m Nancy Sun. And I’m Jacob Ingram. Today’s stories… Taiwan’s new AI, and the world’s largest solar power farm. And in today’s Tasty Tidbit…how long is your DNA? Let’s check it out. ________________________________ 台灣新AI超越ChatGPT-4 Taiwan's New AI Beats ChatGPT-4 in Traditional Chinese AI, or Artificial Intelligence (人工智慧), is a popular topic thes…

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Teen Baseball Player, Youth Climate Lawsuit 8:02

10d ago8:02

8:02

Hi everyone, it’s time for a new episode of News Bites… I’m Brody Halverson. And I’m Paz Bueno. Today’s stories… A Taiwanese teenager goes to play baseball in America, and thirteen young Hawaiians demand action on climate change. And in today’s Tasty Tidbit…ball lightning! Let’s get into it. ________________________________ 洛杉磯道奇隊簽約台灣青少年 Los Angele…

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Panda's Birthday, and Wombat Walker 8:02

10d ago8:02

8:02

Hi everyone! It's time for today's episode of New Bites! I'm Nancy Sun. And I'm Kelly Kimura. In today's stories… Celebrating a panda's birthday, and exercising with a wombat. And we've got a mix of amazing facts and giggles for you in today's Tasty Tidbit. Let's check it out. ________________________________ 大貓熊「圓仔」11歲生日會 Yuan Zai's 11th Birthday …

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Penghu Sea Turtles & Forever Chemicals 8:58

12d ago8:58

8:58

Hey, you guys. It’s time for another episode of New Bites. I’m Jacob Ingram. And I’m Nancy Sun. In today's news: Penghu releases sea turtles, and outdoor clothing brands using harmful chemicals. And for today’s Tasty Tidbit, is there a way to breathe without lungs? Stay tuned for more on those stories, coming up next. ______________________________…

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Fallout of the Biden/Trump debate, Russia-North Korea defense pact, China feared and US humble 1:16:15

12d ago1:16:15

1:16:15

We discuss the fallout of the Biden/Trump debate for our region, is Plan B now Plan A? Putin and Kim Jong-Un signed a mutual defense pact, what are the implications for regional security? ISEAS study that re-analysed the Southeast Asian survey and inferred that China's power is recognised but feared meanwhile NYT article suggests that US is a more …

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Underground Discovery, Underwater Discovery 8:11

13d ago8:11

8:11

Hello and welcome back to another brand new episode of News Bites! I'm Paz Bueno. And I'm Nancy Sun. Today's stories… Underground treasures, underwater treasures, and new Japanese-English words! Let's begin! ________________________________ 台積電因為古蹟停工 TSMC Project Paused for Ruins Great discoveries are often hidden underground (地下). Many times, peop…

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Pet Psychic and SOMA 8:09

19d ago8:09

8:09

Hi everyone, welcome to a new episode of News Bites! I'm Nancy Sun… And I'm Jacob Ingram. In today's stories, pet psychics and space travel. And in today's Tasty Tidbit… Counting just took a scary turn. Find out why at the end of the episode! ___________________________________________________________ 農業部長談寵物溝通師行業 The Job of a Pet Psychic Can human…

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Most Valuable Company and Whale Song Studies 8:41

20d ago8:41

8:41

Hi everyone, welcome to a new episode of News Bites! I'm Kelly Kimura… And I'm Paz Bueno. Coming up next in today's news: the most valuable public company in the world and how scientists are studying whale songs! And in today's Tasty Tidbit… do you know how your tongue tastes food? Stay tuned for more on those stories! _____________________________…

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UFO Clouds & Woman Roof Ninja 8:08

21d ago8:08

8:08

Hi there. It's time for an all-new episode of News Bites. I'm Jacob Ingram. And I'm Brody Halverson. In today's episode we'll be talking about UFO clouds, and a woman roof ninja. And for today's Tasty Tidbit: The longest novel ever written. Stay tuned for those stories. ________________________________ 莢狀雲 UFO Clouds Have you ever seen a UFO before…

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Transgender Rights, Gangetic Dolphins 8:50

22d ago8:50

8:50

Hey there! Thanks for tuning in to today's New Bites! I'm Paz Bueno. And I'm Brody Halverson. Today's stories… A transgender man wins a landmark court case, dolphins are returning to India, and…if you could have a secret passage out of your room, where would it lead? Let's check it out. ________________________________ 無需手術更改性別證件 Nemo's Big Win: Ch…

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Bleh Veg and Jin Hugs 8:05

23d ago8:05

8:05

Hi there. It's time for an all-new episode of News Bites. I'm Nancy Sun. And I'm Kelly Kimura. In today's episode, a little love for unloved veggies, and tons of love for a K-pop star! And in today's Tasty Tidbit… This sea animal gives new meaning to the phrase "all heart"! Stay tuned for all that and more, coming up next. _________________________…

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Desert Race & AI Photo Contest 8:07

26d ago8:07

8:07

Hi everybody, it's time for a new episode of News Bites. I'm Jacob Ingram. And I'm Nancy Sun. In today's stories: A man from Hsinchu spends a week in the desert, and a photo of a bird surprises people. Let's go! ________________________________ 台灣人徒步穿越非洲沙漠 Taiwanese Man Walks Across African Desert Could you walk across the desert (沙漠)? I don't know…

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Plasticizer Body, Elephant Names 8:22

27d ago8:22

8:22

Hi there. It's time for an all-new episode of News Bites. I'm Nancy Sun. And I'm Hope Ngo. In today's episode, more problems from plastic, and elephants know their names! And today's Tasty Tidbit takes a dark turn… Stay tuned for all that and more, coming up next. ________________________________ 台灣人體內塑化劑濃度高美國人7倍 Plasticizers in our Bodies The worl…

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COMPUTEX 2024, Mexico Woman President 8:43

29d ago8:43

8:43

Hey there! Thanks for tuning in to today's New Bites! I'm Paz Bueno. And I'm Nancy Sun. Today's stories… Taiwan on the AI stage, Mexico's first woman president, and what animal would you want to be? Let's check it out. ________________________________ 人工智慧科技成為焦點！ COMPUTEX 2024: AI Tech Takes the Spotlight! COMPUTEX 2024 ended on June 7th and was a …

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Seawater Machine & Mount Fuji 8:11

1M ago8:11

8:11

Hi everyone! It's time for an all-new episode of News Bites. I'm Jacob Ingram. And I'm Hope Ngo. In today's episode, a machine that can get energy from seawater, and tourists destroying property in a Japanese town. And for today's Tasty Tidbit: the world's best-selling video game. Stay tuned for those stories. ________________________________ 把海水變成…

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NZ's "independent" foreign policy? Modi's Taiwan overtures? The end of petrodollars? 1:26:47

27d ago1:26:47

1:26:47

What is independent about NZ's independent foreign policy? Is it myth or reality? Is it tautological? Does using the term prevent true discussion of NZ's foreign policy direction? Modi's response to a congratulatory message from Taiwan's president drew the expected protest from the PRC. Are there meanings behind these overtures? Saudi and US are en…

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Brakes Bilingual 2030, Climate Change Turbulence 8:07

1M ago8:07

8:07

Hi everyone, welcome to a new episode of News Bites! I'm Kelly Kimura… And I'm Jacob Ingram. Coming up next in today's news: The education minister wants to slow down on the Bilingual 2030 policy, and scientists say climate change is making air turbulence worse and more common! And in today's Tasty Tidbit… two companies and a university are making …

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Pets Increase and Hospital Hack 8:16

1M ago8:16

8:16

Back to another episode of News Bites! I’m Paz Bueno. And I’m Brody Halverson. In today's news: The number of pet dogs and cats increases, nurses say ransomware is stressing hospital operations, and seeing double! Keep on listening to find out more! ________________________________ 寵物貓狗的數量逐年增加 Number of Pet Dogs and Cats Increases Having a pet is …

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Robofest Champs and 8YO Fashion 8:16

1M ago8:16

8:16

Hi everyone, welcome to a new episode of News Bites! I'm Kelly Kimura… And I'm Jacob Ingram. Coming up next in today's news: Taiwan wins awards at the Robofest World Championship and an eight-year-old is a fashion trendsetter at school! And in today's Tasty Tidbit, a man mails a postcard from one cool post office to another! Stay tuned for more on …

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Malayan Tigers Debut at Taipei Zoo 8:45

1M ago8:45

8:45

B*News Bites 文字檔 (國中) ________________________________ Hi there. It's time for an all-new episode of News Bites. I'm Jacob Ingram. And I'm Nancy Sun. In today's episode, we'll be talking about Malayan Tigers, and football-playing AI robots! And for today's Tasty Tidbit: The king of the jungle! Stay tuned for those stories. _________________________…

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Shangri-La dialogue wrap up, India's surprise election result, and North Korean trash balloons 1:17:10

1M ago1:17:10

1:17:10

This episode begins with our impressions of the just concluded Shangri-La dialogue in Singapore. India's election results are in and Modi's party requires the support of other parties to form a majority. What are the implications of this surprising election outcome? North Korea has been flying trash balloons across their southern border and now a r…

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Taiwan Millet, Plant Music 8:21

1M ago8:21

8:21

Hey there! Thanks for tuning in to today's New Bites! I'm Paz Bueno. And I'm Brody Halverson. Today's stories… Taiwan's millet seeds are stored in the Artic, a gardener makes music, and stories of mermaids in the Caribbean! Let's begin! ________________________________ 臺灣珍貴種子走進北極 Taiwan's Tiny Treasures Go to the Arctic Seeds (種子) are tiny but mig…

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Hualien Snail Race, New Dog Airline 8:08

1M ago8:08

8:08

Hi everyone, welcome to a new episode of News Bites! I'm Kelly Kimura… And I'm Nancy Sun. Coming up in today's news: Hualien holds a racing event for snails and a new airline for dogs takes flight. And in today's Tasty Tidbit, an elementary school baseball team is going to the U.S. thanks to one woman! Stay tuned for more on those stories! ________…

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Wealth Gap and Climate Action 8:29

1M ago8:29

8:29

Wealth Gap and Climate Action Hi everyone, it's time for a new episode of News Bites… I'm Paz Bueno. And I'm Nancy Sun. In today's episode… Taiwan has a big wealth gap, scientists have four big ideas to fight climate change, and built-in allergy relief! Let's get into it. ________________________________ 台灣貧富差距擴大 Taiwan's Wealth Gap Gets Bigger Do …

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Reading Homer and Expensive Feather 8:42

1M ago8:42

8:42

Hi everyone, it's time for a new episode of News Bites… I'm Nancy Sun. And I'm Brody Halverson! In today's news… Readers hit it out of the park, and buyers pay up for a rare feather. And in today's Tasty Tidbit… Students from Yunlin tell us about some of their favorite news stories. Let's check it out. ________________________________ 閱讀全壘打6月起跑 Rea…

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Plastic Bag Ban, and Vintage Locomotives 8:50

1M ago8:50

8:50

B*News Bites 文字檔 (國中) ________________________________ Hey you guys, it's time for an all-new episode of News Bites. I'm Jacob Ingram. And I'm Nancy Sun. In today's news: The Ministry of Environment is planning to start a trial ban on free plastic bags, and Vietnam's vintage 1960s steam locomotives are back on the rails! And for today's Tasty Tidbi…

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Eating Disorders, Sky High Graduation 8:10

2M ago8:10

8:10

Hello there! You're listening to an all-new episode of News Bites. I'm Paz Bueno. And I'm Nancy Sun. Today's stories… A study shows immigrant children have worse eating problems, and a kindergartner gets a special graduation ceremony. And in today's Tasty Tidbit…chickens could make cats less allergenic! Let's check it out. _________________________…

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Divine Modi? Dangerous rhetoric in Indian election, Marcos Jr draws a red line, and Trump convicted 1:22:59

1M ago1:22:59

1:22:59

India's election is seeing dangerous rhetoric of anti-Muslim and heightened Hindu nationalism as well as the spectacular claims of Modi speaking to God. In a speech at the recent Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, has Philippine president Bongbong Marcos inadvertently drew a red line in the Philippine-China skirmishes in the South China Sea (West Ph…

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Balloon Twisting, and Space Out Contest 8:50

2M ago8:50

8:50

Hi there. It's time for an all-new episode of News Bites. I'm Nancy Sun. And I'm Brody Halverson. In today's news… Taking the top prize by twisting balloons, or doing absolutely nothing. And in today's Tasty Tidbit The biggest animal in the world is all heart! Stay tuned for all that and more, coming up next! ________________________________ 台灣學生勇奪…

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Baiyang Trail, and One-Room School 8:01

2M ago8:01

8:01

Hi everyone, welcome to a new episode of News Bites! I'm Kelly Kimura… And I'm Jacob Ingram. Coming up in today's news: A hiker in Hualien survives the earthquake and a one-room school is the heart of a community! And in today's Tasty Tidbit…one word in Japanese changes a woman's life! Stay tuned for more on those stories! _________________________…

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No-Smoking Zones and a Women's Rock Band from Saudi Arabia 8:50

2M ago8:50

8:50

B*News Bites 文字檔(國中) ________________________________ Hi there. It’s time for an all-new episode of News Bites. I’m Jacob Ingram. And I’m Brody Halverson. In today's news: more no-smoking zones for Taipei, and an all-women rock band from Saudi Arabia! And if you could have any pet, what would it be? Stay tuned for those stories, coming up next. ___…

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Fake Money, and Smartphone Kids 8:11

2M ago8:11

8:11

Hi everyone, it's time for a new episode of News Bites… I'm Paz Bueno. And I'm Brody Halverson. Today's stories… Kaohsiung police find a man making fake money, and how young is too young to have a smartphone? And in today's Tasty Tidbit…the reason dogs spin in circles before pooping. Let's check it out. ________________________________ 高雄警方逮捕假鈔犯 Fa…

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Economic limits to US exceptionalism, undermining rules based order, UK election 1:10:02

2M ago1:10:02

1:10:02

Excellent essay on the macroeconomic limits of US exceptionalism and what it means for the increasingly protectionist global trading regime and the resurgence of mercantilism. Is the US undermining the rules based order that it was a chief architect and proponent of in the post-WW2 period? A rain-drenched UK PM Rishi Sunak announced an earlier than…

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Pet Taxis and a Coin Auction 8:06

2M ago8:06

8:06

Hi there. It's time for an all-new episode of News Bites. I'm Nancy Sun. And I'm Kelly Kimura. In today's news… Pet-friendly taxis, and coins you can't spend. And in today's Tasty Tidbit Boing boing boing…it's not a rubber ball, it's a raw egg! Stay tuned for all that and more, coming up next! ________________________________ 台中市推廣寵物友善計程車 Taichung …

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Plastic-Consuming Bacteria and Tourist in Norway Fined 8:01

2M ago8:01

8:01

Hi there. It's time for an all-new episode of News Bites. I'm Jacob Ingram. And I'm Paz Bueno. In today's news: A research team from National Taiwan Ocean University discovered a bacteria that consumes plastic, and a tourist in Norway was fined for getting too near a walrus. And in today's Tasty Tidbit: Elevator music! Stay tuned for those stories,…

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TSHRC Debunks Video and Solar Storm 8:22

2M ago8:22

8:22

Hey you guys, get ready for another episode of News Bites. I'm Jacob Ingram. And I'm Nancy Sun. In today's news: Taiwan High Speed Rail Company debunks a video about the dangers of using umbrellas on train platforms, and the first 'extreme' solar storm in 20 years lights up the sky! … And today's Tasty Tidbit is about the size of the Sun! Stay tune…

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Climate Change Report and Coral Reef Heroes 8:41

2M ago8:41

8:41

Hello and welcome back to another episode of News Bites! I’m Paz Bueno. And I’m Nancy Sun. In today's news: Hotter summers and wilder typhoons, saving coral reefs, and introducing our favorite singers! Stay tuned for more on those stories, coming up next. ________________________________ 台灣的氣候未來 Taiwan’s Climate Future Studying climate change is ve…

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Taiwan's Bad Air and Ice Cream Farmers 8:03

2M ago8:03

8:03

Hi everyone, welcome to a new episode of News Bites! I'm Kelly Kimura… And I'm Nancy Sun. Coming up next in today's news: Taiwan's air is worse for you than a pack of cigarettes. And ice cream is saving Indian farmers! And in today's Tasty Tidbit, these fish have lungs! Stay tuned for more on these stories! _________________________________________…

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Female Lawmakers, World Elections 8:43

2M ago8:43

8:43

Hi there. It's time for an all-new episode of News Bites. I'm Nancy Sun. And I'm Hope Ngo. In today's news… The new VP wants a better balance between men and women lawmakers, and countries around the world choose new leaders. And in today's Tasty Tidbit If you want to hear something more quickly, get in the water! Stay tuned for all that and more, …

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UK to out-cooperate in foreign affairs, Putin-Xi meeting, Indian spies in Australia, spy for a mayor? 1:10:59

2M ago1:10:59

1:10:59

Lord Cameron calls UK to out-cooperate, out-compete, and out-innovate in foreign affairs. What does it mean in action? Xi rolls out the red carpet for Putin. Is this still a partnership of equals? India has been accused by Australia for operating a spy network. India acting like a great power? A small town mayor in the Philippines is suspected of b…

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Dutch Governor Descendants, Orangutan Healer 8:28

2M ago8:28

8:28

Hey there! Let's chow down on this all new episode of News Bites… I'm Paz Bueno. And I'm Nancy Sun. In today's news: Descendants of last Dutch governor of Taiwan pay respects, an orangutan uses a medicinal plant, and…how many atoms does it take to make a person? Stay tuned for more on these, coming up next. ________________________________ 荷蘭台灣末代總督…

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Modified Exhausts and Lunar Lander 8:46

2M ago8:46

8:46

Hi there. It's time for an all-new episode of News Bites. I'm Jacob Ingram. And I'm Brody Halverson. In today's news: The Nantou County Government is cracking down on noise from modified vehicle exhaust pipes, and Japan's first ever moon lander has survived a third freezing lunar night. And in today's Tasty Tidbit: Have you ever wondered how many b…

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Student Earthquake Apps, and Ice Hockey Save 8:01

2M ago8:01

8:01

Hi everyone, welcome to a new episode of News Bites! I'm Kelly Kimura… And I'm Paz Bueno. Coming up next in today's news: Two high school students have made earthquake apps, and a woman looks for the man who saved her son! And in today's Tasty Tidbit…a Japanese train conductor loves Taiwan! Stay tuned for more on those stories! ____________________…

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