【中英文新聞】淡水藥師涉性侵性騷案！受害者再擴大｜Google台灣裁員？官方急澄清｜加拿大加稅反擊美國關稅戰｜Z世代花錢邏輯大不同！｜匹克球成運動新寵｜20260909
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2026 年 9 月 9 日｜HOT 基礎英文新聞｜S1 EP311
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※本集節目引用之新聞與圖片來源：聯合新聞網、中央通訊社、The Guardian、數位時代、上報、Yahoo新聞、中央廣播電台
第一則：淡水藥師涉嫌下藥女大生 調查再發現 4 名受害者
新北市淡水一名藥師涉嫌在女工讀生的水杯中下藥，警方從備份影像發現投藥畫面，男子也坦承下藥，檢方認為男子涉嫌加重強制性交未遂等罪，法院已裁定羈押禁見。
檢警擴大調查後發現，另有一名前女員工指控遭男子性侵，還有三名前女員工指控遭性騷擾，警方已聯繫四人製作筆錄，並持續清查是否還有其他受害者。
Tamsui Pharmacist Accused of Drugging Female Student, Investigation Reveals Four More Victims
A pharmacist in Tamsui, New Taipei City, is accused of putting drugs into a female part-time worker’s water. Police found video footage showing him putting the drugs into her cup, and the man admitted doing so. Prosecutors believe he may have committed Attempted Aggravated Forcible Rape and other crimes, and the court has ordered him detained and held incommunicado.
As the investigation expanded, prosecutors found that another former female employee accused the man of sexual assault, while three others accused him of sexual harassment. Police have contacted the four women for questioning and are continuing to investigate whether there are more victims.
第二則：傳 Google 台灣大裁員？官方澄清傳聞不實
社群平台近日傳出 Google 台灣將大規模裁員，甚至有消息聲稱部分團隊將裁撤 30% 至 50% 人力。Google 澄清，相關數據完全背離事實，這次人力調整屬於因應業務發展的例行調整，並非突發性大規模裁員，受影響員工可依內部機制申請轉調其他職缺。
不過目前台灣各辦公室仍持續招募人工智慧、雲端、硬體與晶片研發等人才，Google 近期也宣布擴建台北的人工智慧基礎建設研發中心，辦公空間將增加 60%，持續擴大在台布局。
Google Taiwan Layoff Rumors Spread? Company Debunk The False Rumors
Recent posts on social media claimed that Google Taiwan was planning major layoffs, with some reports saying that certain teams could cut 30% to 50% of their staff. Google denied the claims, saying the figures were completely inaccurate and explained that the staff changes are routine adjustments based on business needs, rather than sudden large-scale layoffs, while affected employees can apply for other positions within the company.
However, Google’s offices in Taiwan are still hiring for positions in artificial intelligence, cloud services, hardware, and chip development. Google also recently announced plans to expand its AI infrastructure research and development center in Taipei by 60%, as the company continues to expand its presence in Taiwan.
第三則：美加關稅戰升溫 加拿大祭出最高 50% 報復關稅
加拿大於 9 月 8 日對約 700 項美國商品加徵 15% 至 50% 的報復性關稅，涉及約新台幣 6 千多億元的進口商品，以回應美國先前對加拿大商品部分課徵 50% 關稅。加拿大總理表示，政府目前不急著重啟貿易談判，目標是讓對美國以外市場的出口增加一倍，降低對美國市場的依賴。
美國總統川普則持續加大施壓，除了威脅對加拿大汽車及零組件課徵 50% 關稅，也揚言禁止加拿大飛機製造商龐巴迪在美國銷售飛機，讓美加貿易衝突進一步升溫。
U.S.-Canada Trade War Escalates, Canada Imposes Retaliatory Tariffs of Up to 50%
Canada imposed retaliatory tariffs of 15% to 50% on about 700 U.S. products on September 8, covering more than NT$600 billion worth of imports, in response to the United States’ earlier 50% tariffs on some Canadian goods. Canada’s prime minister said the government is in no hurry to restart trade talks and aims to double exports to markets outside the United States, reducing its dependence on the U.S. market.
U.S. President Donald Trump has continued to increase pressure on Canada. He has threatened to impose 50% tariffs on Canadian cars and auto parts and also warned that Canadian aircraft maker Bombardier could be banned from selling planes in the United States, further escalating trade tensions between the two countries.
第四則：Z 世代消費模式正在改變 更願意為體驗買單
Z 世代正成為全球消費主力，研究預估 2030 年消費力將達 12 兆美元。面對物價與經濟壓力，Z 世代花錢更看重價值，超過四成願意購買功能相近、價格更低的平價替代品。
研究也發現，Z 世代更願意把錢花在旅遊、演唱會與賽事等即時體驗，社群口碑、同儕互動也逐漸取代傳統廣告，對品牌而言，如何證明產品價值並在社群建立好評，將成為吸引 Z 世代的關鍵。
Gen Z Spending Habits Are Changing, With More Willing to Pay for Experiences
Gen Z is becoming a major force in global consumer spending, and research estimates that their spending power will reach US$12 trillion by 2030. Facing rising prices and economic pressure, Gen Z cares more about value when spending money, and more than 40% are willing to buy lower-priced alternatives with similar functions.
Research also shows that Gen Z is more willing to spend on immediate experiences such as travel, concerts, and sporting events. Social media reviews and peer interactions are also gradually replacing traditional advertising. For brands, proving product value and building a good reputation on social media will be key to attracting Gen Z consumers.
第五則：全球瘋匹克球！新手也能快速上手
匹克球成為全球成長最快的球拍運動，澳洲甚至在爭取將匹克球列入 2032 年的奧運賽事，而目前台灣參與人口也已突破 10 萬人，運動部部長李洋表示，未來會把匹克球列為重點推廣運動。
匹克球結合桌球、羽球與網球特色，場地使用較小、球速較慢，新手也能快速上手，加上多以雙打為主，互動性高，成為新的社交活動。
Pickleball Craze Sweeps the World! Easy for Beginners to Join
Pickleball has become the fastest-growing racket sport in the world. Australia is even pushing for pickleball to be included as an Olympic event at the 2032 Games. Meanwhile, the participating population of pickleball in Taiwan has surpassed 100,000. Sports Minister Lee Yang stated that the government will promote pickleball as a key sport in the future.
Pickleball combines the features of table tennis, badminton, and tennis. It uses a smaller court and has a slower ball speed, allowing beginners to learn quickly. Furthermore, pickleball mainly focuses on doubles play, providing high interactivity and becoming a new social activity.
Let’s wrap up today’s episode. We’ve learned about some important events happening around the world.
A pharmacist in Tamsui accused of drugging a female worker is under investigation as prosecutors investigate allegations of sexual assault and harassment involving four other women.
Google Taiwan denied rumors of major layoffs, saying its local offices are still hiring while the company continues to adjust its teams and expand its AI infrastructure in Taiwan.
Canada imposed retaliatory tariffs of up to 50% on U.S. goods, while Trump threatened higher auto tariffs and a U.S. sales ban on Bombardier aircraft.
Gen Z is becoming a major consumer force, spending more on experiences while placing greater importance on value and social media reviews.
Pickleball’s rapid global growth and beginner-friendly, social nature show why it is becoming a major new trend in racket sports.
In the next episode, we will together explore the recent hot news with you in the morning. Don’t forget to come back. Have a nice day and hear me next time. Bye.
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