Erinome: Hello everyone! Welcome to our daily news podcast. I'm Erinome, and sitting next to me is Enceladus. Let's dive into today's hot news stories, shall we?
Enceladus: Sure! Let's start with something many people might care about—Spring Festival is coming, and delivery fees? What's new there?
Erinome: Oh right! Stores like Sam's Club, Hema, and Dingdong have all announced they'll add delivery fees during Spring Festival. The highest will be 6 yuan. But platforms like Meituan and Taobao Flash Purchase say their delivery fees will stay the same.
Enceladus: Hmm, why the difference? Maybe some need to pay delivery workers more for working during the holiday?
Erinome: Probably! Now, moving to travel—hotels in Shantou, Guangdong are getting really expensive for Spring Festival.
Enceladus: Oh no, how bad?
Erinome: Prices are nearly 5 times higher than usual! Some hotels near scenic spots even go over 6,000 yuan a night. The local government has sent a notice telling them to "price reasonably."
Enceladus: Sad, that's too much for travelers. The government stepping in is a good thing.
Enceladus: Let's switch to something positive! I heard there's news about annual leave.
Erinome: Yes! The "Paid Annual Leave Regulations" are being revised for the first time in 18 years. It's expected that the number of days off will increase, and there will be better ways to ensure people actually get their leave.
Enceladus: That's great! Many people don't get their entitled leave, so this is a step forward.
Enceladus: What about medical insurance? Any updates?
Erinome: Yes! The National Healthcare Security Administration said that by 2000 yuan, all provinces will allow workers' personal medical insurance accounts to be used across provinces for family members.
Enceladus: Oh, that's helpful. So if my parents live in another province, I can use my medical insurance to help them.
Erinome: Exactly! Now, for those who like beauty treatments—there's a new rule for beauty salons.
Enceladus: What's that?
Erinome: The National Health Commission has ordered that beauty salons, hair salons, and nail shops cannot perform "qing yimei" (light medical beauty) procedures.
Enceladus: Oh right! Those places aren't qualified for medical procedures. It's for safety reasons, right?
Erinome: Exactly.
Enceladus: Let's talk about transportation. Any new regulations?
Erinome: Yes! The State Administration for Market Regulation announced that products like vegetable oil and alcohol will be subject to transportation permits. Starting in July, you can't transport them without a license.
Enceladus: That makes sense. It ensures the safety of these products during transportation.
Erinome: Now, some sad news. A very old tree was damaged.
Enceladus: Oh no, what happened?
Erinome: A thousand-year-old camphor tree in Daoxian, Hunan caught fire. It burned for nearly 10 hours before being put out. The cause is still under investigation, and experts will provide technical support.
Enceladus: That's a shame. I hope they can prevent such accidents in the future.
Enceladus: Moving on, there's news about marine life.
Erinome: Yes, in Weizhou Island, Guangxi, a fishing boat is suspected of intentionally hitting a whale, causing visible injuries on its back. However, there's no report of the whale being killed.
Enceladus: That's terrible. I hope the authorities investigate and prevent this from happening again.
Erinome: Let's shift to space exploration. There's an exciting development.
Enceladus: Oh, tell me!
Erinome: China's "Tianguan" satellite may have captured a black hole tearing a white dwarf star. This is the first time humans have observed this phenomenon.
Enceladus: Wow! That's a big deal. It will help scientists understand more about black holes.
Enceladus: Now, business news. What's happening with BYD?
Erinome: BYD has sued the US government, claiming that some tariff policies are illegal and demanding a full refund of related taxes.
Enceladus: That's a bold move. Let's see how it plays out.
Enceladus: Let's end with some medical news. I heard about a breakthrough.
Erinome: Yes! A US medical team successfully kept a person alive without lungs for 48 hours and then performed a double lung transplant.
Enceladus: That's incredible! It's a major advancement in medical science.
Enceladus: Finally, news about the UN.
Erinome: The US announced it will pay some of the dues it owes to the UN. The UN responded by asking for details on the amount and when the payment will be made.
Enceladus: Let's hope they follow through.
Erinome: That's all for today. Thanks for listening!
Enceladus: Yes, see you next time!
