7elevens Japanese Owner Poised to Reject Couchetard Offer

US LNG industry poised to expand as Trump vows to lift restrictions

S&P finds ramp-up of exports could add $1.3tn to American economy in next five years with capacity expected to double

Financial Times - 1d

The Chase for a Japanese Baseball Star Is ‘Absolutely Insane Right Now’

A chance to sign Roki Sasaki has some M.L.B. teams killing deals and seeking trades.

The New York Times - 1d

Tsunami advisory lifted after strong earthquake hits Japanese coast

The U.S. Geological Survey put the quake’s preliminary magnitude at 6.8.

ABC News - 1d

Prospect Medical Holdings files for bankruptcy after owner payouts

Bankruptcy comes days after scathing Senate report on private equity impact on hospitals.

CBS News - 2d

Lara Lee’s recipe for Japanese curry, bangers and mash

An unexpected comfort food combo for a chilly evening. I discovered only recently that I could combine my two great comfort food loves – Japanese curry and sausage and mash – into one epic dish. ...

The Guardian - 3d

González calls on Venezuelan military to reject Maduro

In a video posted on social media, Edmundo González accused Nicolás Maduro of carrying out "a coup d'état" by consolidating power.

CBS News - 4d

Supreme Court Seems Poised to Uphold Law That Could Ban TikTok

The justices are expected to rule quickly in the case, which pits national security concerns about China against the First Amendment’s protection of free speech.

The New York Times - 4d

Everton close on Moyes, Leicester owners launch lawsuit: football news – as it happened

David Moyes is set to return to Everton, while Leicester’s owners have launched legal action over the fatal 2018 helicopter crash. Here’s the bottom of the final Premier League table last season… ...

The Guardian - 4d

Minister rejects Burnham's call for grooming inquiry

The Conservatives and Reform UK are both demanding a fresh national investigation into the issue.

BBC News - 4d

LA fires poised to be costliest blazes in US history

Click for the latest from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story California wildfire costs could be $52-$57B: analysis The total cost of the damage from ...

The Hill - 5d

'Dyche looked a beaten man - now Everton owners face huge decision'

Everton's growing relegations fears meant new owners the Friedkin Group decided they had to sack manager Sean Dyche.

BBC News - 5d

Tampa Bay Rays top prospects 2025: In-flux team poised to revamp roster once again with mid-summer arrivals

The Rays system is ready to go with up-and-coming talent, but there are still question marks

CBS Sports - 5d

7-Eleven owner’s sharp profit fall adds to takeover pressure

Seven & i operating profit drops 24% as it tries to fend off $47bn buyout offer from Canada’s Couche-Tard

Financial Times - 5d

Japanese crime leader pleads guilty in U.S. to trafficking nuclear materials

The leader of a Japanese crime syndicate who was charged by U.S. authorities with trafficking nuclear materials from Myanmar pleaded guilty on Wednesday.

NBC News - 6d

Japanese yakuza leader pleads guilty to trafficking nuclear materials from Myanmar

US authorities charged Takeshi Ebisawa with conspiring to traffic nuclear materials from Myanmar for expected use by Iran in nuclear weapons. A member of the Japanese criminal underworld has ...

The Guardian - 6d

Palisades restaurant owner "in shock" after pizzeria burned down

The wildfires raging throughout Los Angeles County have burned more than 21,000 acres of land with zero signs of slowing down. Kristina Levy, a restauranteur in the Palisades whose business burned ...

CBS News - 6d

Saudi Arabia May Partner With UFC Owner TKO to Create Boxing League

A company owned by the country’s sovereign wealth fund is poised to team up with TKO, which owns Ultimate Fighting Championship, the kingdom’s latest foray into pro sports.

The New York Times - 6d

Toyota invests $44.4M in private Japanese spaceflight company

Yahoo News - Jan. 7

Wife of late Padres owner sues for control of team

Sheel Seidler, the widow of late San Diego Padres chairman Peter Seidler, filed suit against two of his brothers Monday in an attempt to gain control of the team.

ESPN - Jan. 7

‘I’ll be the bad guy if I reject their offer’: My son and his wife want to buy our rental for half the market value. Is that fair to our other children?

“We charge them $1,450 per month for rent. Both parents contributed to their $100,000 wedding.”

MarketWatch - Jan. 7

Sheel Seidler, wife of late Padres owner, sues in-laws for control of the team

Sheel Seidler, the wife of late San Diego Padres owner Peter Seidler, has sued two of her brothers-in-law in an attempt to prevent a third Seidler brother from taking control of the team rather ...

ABC News - Jan. 7

Japanese steelmaker vows not to give up on buying U.S. Steel

Japan’s largest steelmaker said that it would not give up trying to purchase U.S. Steel even after President Joe Biden blocked the $15 billion bid last week.

NBC News - Jan. 7

UFC boss to join board of Facebook owner Meta

It comes days after former UK deputy PM Sir Nick Clegg left his top job at the social media giant.

BBC News - Jan. 7

This Japanese man earned $80,000 a year from 'doing nothing'

When Shoji Morimoto was fired from his job, his superior criticized him for "not doing anything." Since then, Morimoto has spun a career out of "doing nothing."

CNBC - Jan. 7

Tomorrow's Top 25 Today: Kentucky poised for big rise, UConn moves into top 10 in college basketball rankings

The top 10 will see some movement after a pair of unbeaten teams fell this week

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

New year, new deal: the buyout boom poised to take over City lawyers’ lives

Around-the-clock work will be commonplace to tackle an M&A surge fuelled by tax changes, activist investors … and the Trump factor. Whether they’re on skis or a sunlounger, there is no beach, ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

Washington Post cartoonist quits after satire aimed at owner Bezos rejected

The newspaper decided not to run Ann Telnaes' cartoon of tycoons kneeling before Donald Trump.

BBC News - Jan. 4

Japanese woman who was the world’s oldest person at 116 has died

TOKYO — Tomiko Itooka, a Japanese woman who was the world’s oldest person according to Guinness World Records, has died, an Ashiya city official said Saturday.

NBC News - Jan. 4

Japanese woman who was the world's oldest person at 116 has died

Tomiko Itooka, a Japanese woman who was the world’s oldest person according to Guinness World Records, has died

ABC News - Jan. 4

Pant's stunning 61 leaves final Test finely poised

Rishabh Pant hits a brilliant 61 but Scott Boland takes 4-42 as India lead Australia by 145 with four wickets remaining after day two of the final Test.

BBC News - Jan. 4

Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Week 13: Ausar Thompson is poised to take on a larger role with Jaden Ivey out

Players you need to pick up for Week 13

CBS Sports - Jan. 3

Chelsea FC co-owner pays £56mn for London penthouse

Purchase by billionaire Behdad Eghbali is one of largest UK property deals of 2024

Financial Times - Jan. 3

Brown hails Biden decision to block Japanese takeover of US Steel

Outgoing Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) on Friday hailed President Biden’s decision to block the takeover of U.S. Steel by Japan’s Nippon Steel, a deal that was valued at $14 billion. “The deal was ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

U.S. Steel stock tumbles to almost half of what Nippon Steel offered after Biden rejection

Investors were betting on a grim future for U.S. Steel after President Joe Biden used his legal authority to block the acquisition by Nippon Steel of Japan on Friday.

MarketWatch - Jan. 3

How Business Owners Can Energize Their Teams and Hit Big Goals in 2025

Ditch predictable plans and inspire your team with bold moves and honest conversations.

Inc. - Jan. 3

Biden rejects U.S. Steel-Nippon Steel deal

A government panel failed to reach consensus on national security risks of a proposal for Nippon Steel to purchase U.S. Steel, leaving the decision to the president.

CBS News - Jan. 3

Cambridge study aims to find out if dogs and their owners are on same wavelength

Scientists to examine if humans’ and dogs’ brains synchronise when they interact in a way similar to parents and babies. Standing patiently on a small fluffy rug, Calisto the flat-coated retriever ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3