On August 23, 2025, Taiwan will hold the 'Restart Nuclear Power Plant 3 Referendum,' which is an important referendum related to energy policy, environmental safety, and future development. The following are the key points summarized for you.

Heavy rain in Kaohsiung has caused wild mushrooms to grow along the roadside, prompting residents to take photos and check-in. Doctors warn that accidentally eating wild mushrooms can lead to severe poisoning, even kidney failure. The FDA urges the public to follow the 'not picking and not eating' principle to avoid the risk of accidental ingestion.

The Ministry of Economic Affairs stated that the government will discuss regulatory measures to prevent Chinese brand cars from entering the Taiwan market through third countries, and is expected to announce them by the end of the year.

Chikungunya is a contagious disease transmitted by Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes, with main symptoms including fever and joint pain. Currently, several countries worldwide, including Brazil, India, and Guangdong Province in China, have reported outbreaks. The CDC has upgraded the travel health advisory for Guangdong Province in China and Brazil to Level 2 'Watch'. Prevention methods include wearing long-sleeved clothing, using mosquito repellent, and seeking medical attention promptly if symptoms appear after returning from an outbreak area.

The Environmental Protection Bureau of Changhua County promotes the Low-Carbon Sustainable Home Rating, with one township and 13 villages across the county achieving Silver Certification, ranking second nationally in the number of Silver Certifications. Changhua's performance is impressive, fully demonstrating local innovation and action power.

GuoShuo collaborates with ITRI, integrating its self-developed direct forming fin technology into ITRI's cold plate cooling technology to seize artificial intelligence (AI) application opportunities.

Singer Jiang Hui, who has contracted the flu virus, will postpone her originally scheduled concert on August 8th and 9th at Taipei Arena to August 17th and 24th, and apologize to her fans.

Shu Qi and Lee Hong-chi star in the new Netflix series 'The Revenant Plan', telling the story of mothers who embark on a revenge journey after their daughters fall into a fraud case. The series will be exclusively released globally on October 9.

South Korean actor Joa Hyun-jae returns to Taiwan after 7 years to promote the movie 'I and My Zombie Daughter,' sharing behind-the-scenes stories with director Byun Geon-sung and revealing special memories with his daughter.

Actor Hsu Guang-han stars alongside Yuan Li-lin in the fantasy romance epic 'One Day, One Year.' Hsu Guang-han, who plays the male lead, praises the overall world view as very novel. He said he was moved to tears upon first reading the script and reflected on whether he has been making the most of his time and cherishing every moment.

Singer Chang Hsiu-ching, who has been in the music industry for 45 years, is finally fulfilling her dream of holding a concert. She is grateful to her husband, Wang Guo-zan, for his financial support. Chang Hsiu-ching will hold the 'Spicy Girl Arrives Concert' at the Tainan Convention Center, performing together with friends such as Tsai Hsiao-hu, Wang Tsai-hua, and Wu Chun-hong.

Artists Chen Qianwen and Fang Xin will hold a charity concert titled 'If Love Songs Resound' at Taichung Legacy on October 3rd, hoping to influence more people through their songs and help vulnerable friends in need.

The Taiwan Steel Eagles have signed Dinelson Lamet, who previously played in Major League Baseball, to strengthen their pitching force. Lamet has played 121 games in the Major League, striking out 474 batters, with an ERA of 4.63.

The general manager of the CPBL Wei Chuan Dragons, Ye Junzhang, said that Zac Lowther has a serious problem with sweaty hands, and needs to overcome the challenges of the hot and humid weather.

Song Shengrui of the CTBC Brothers has been in excellent form recently, hitting a home run in three consecutive games from July 27th to 30th. On August 3rd, he did not start in the game against the Rakuten Monkeys, entered the game in the 6th inning for defense, and hit a solo home run in the 7th inning, marking his 8th home run of the season.

Traveling to Japan, the Orix Buffaloes pitcher Chen Mu-Heng made his first start in the second team today, pitching 4 innings and giving up 1 run, with no decision on the win or loss. His fastest pitch reached 150 km/h. The Orix Buffaloes eventually defeated the Chunichi Dragons with a score of 6-2.

The junior baseball team from Gao Bao Home Industry Commercial High School in New Taipei City defeated the Azusa team from California, the Western U.S. representative, 2-1 in the championship game of the Little League Baseball World Series, with Tsai Ming-Chieh performing outstandingly and leading the team to victory.

The Taoyuan Leopards' foreign pitcher Magno (Marcelo Martinez) started the game on the 5th against the Uni-Lions, pitching 6.2 innings and giving up 2 runs, none of which were earned runs, delivering a quality start, helping the Taoyuan Leopards win 3-2 and ending their 3-game losing streak.

On the 5th, the CPBL's Wei Chuan Dragons faced the中信 Brothers, with Chu Yu-hsien hitting a 3-run home run in the 3rd inning to lead the team to a 4-3 victory. Chu Yu-hsien was one triple away from a cycle, and he joked that he noticed, but it requires the right combination of heaven, earth, and people.

In the 4th inning, Guo Fulin hit a game-tying hit, which also marked his 500th career hit milestone, and ultimately the Eagles defeated the Fubon Guardians 4-3.