Northern Taiwan observed a "typhoon day" on Thursday, with offices and schools closed as Typhoon Khanun brushes past the country; whether local authorities call a typhoon day or not is a decision often fraught with political concerns. It's been a year since the landmark visit to Taiwan by then-U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, to which China responded by conducting a week of live-fire drills simulating a blockade of the country. And popular local entertainer Nono has been released on bail after being questioned by prosecutors over a series of sexual assault and harassment accusations. Also:
- Scientists in Taiwan have developed an "artificial nose" to analyze tea leaves to brew the perfect cup.
- Local telecoms company T-Star has been slapped with a US$500,000 fine for leaking the personal information of its subscribers to Chinese scammers.
- Taiwan's team has claimed a second gold medal at the Universiade in China, beating the host nation in the mixed badminton doubles final.
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