Uniqlo Owner Hands Japan Workers Doubledigit Pay Rise

Why Japan is the perfect place to turn 50

A significant birthday feels less so in a country that has become a global pioneer of ageing — for better and for worse

Financial Times - 5d

Secularists must remember that religion is on the rise

Western rationalists have always assumed that atheism is the logical end point of prosperity. But I’m no longer so sure

Financial Times - 5d

Despite Blocked US Steel Bid, Japan Won’t Stop Seeking American Deals

Japanese companies needing to grow have sought out American deals. Experts say that will not change even after Biden’s rejection of Nippon Steel’s takeover attempt.

The New York Times - 5d

Rockets' Smith out 4-8 weeks with fractured hand

Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. is set to miss four to eight weeks after fracturing hand during shootaround Friday.

ESPN - 5d

Rudy Giuliani, Slow to Transfer Assets to Election Workers, Could Be Held in Contempt

The former mayor of New York City could be held in contempt of court after failing to fully comply with orders to surrender millions of dollars in assets to election workers he defamed.

The New York Times - 5d

Red Wings Gamble Finally Paying Off

The Detroit Red Wings made a bet in the summer that is finally paying off.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Biden blocks U.S. Steel takeover by Japan's Nippon Steel, citing national security

U.S. Steel's stock opened down more than 7% in trading Friday following the president's announcement.

CNBC - 5d

US Steel acquisition by Japan’s Nippon blocked

Domestic steel production is essential to U.S. security, Biden said.

ABC News - 5d

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 - 5d

Biden blocks sale of U.S. Steel to Japan's Nippon Steel

President Biden has blocked the acquisition of U.S. Steel by Japanese company Nippon Steel. NBC News' Kelly O'Donnell reports on how the president came to the decision and the impact it could have.

NBC News - 5d

One third of workers say they are considering a job change in 2025

Twenty-twenty-five is set to see seismic change in the workforce, if the findings of a new report are anything to go by. According to the Global Talent Barometer from Manpower Group, 35 percent of ...

The Hill - 6d

Why Biden blocked the U.S. Steel deal with Japan's Nippon Steel

President Biden has blocked a deal between U.S. Steel and Japan's Nippon Steel that could impact the relationship with the American ally and have global economic repercussions. CBS News' Nicole ...

CBS News - 6d

Biden blocks Japan's Nippon Steel from $15 billion takeover of U.S. Steel

President Joe Biden said Friday that he has decided to block a $15 billion takeover of U.S.

NBC News - 6d

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. - 6d

Biden rejecting deal between U.S. Steel and Japan's Nippon Steel, according to reports

President Biden is reportedly blocking the deal between U.S. Steel and Japan's Nippon Steel. CBS News contributor Javier E. David has more.

CBS News - 6d

Apple to pay $95m to settle Siri 'listening' lawsuit

The tech giant denies wrongdoing after being accused of eavesdropping on customers.

BBC News - 6d

The Osmonds pay tribute to 'genius' brother Wayne

The guitarist and singer, who co-wrote some of the family's biggest hits, dies at the age of 73.

BBC News - 6d

Getting creative: African YouTubers and TikTokers search for ways to make it pay

The £2.4bn sector is thriving, says a new report, as online demand grows for authentic cultural content created outside the global north – but there are still challenges. Vlogs by the Nigerian ...

The Guardian - 6d

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 - 6d

Biden Plans to Block Takeover Bid of U.S. Steel by Japan’s Nippon

The president’s announcement of the fate of the iconic Pennsylvania-based company, which became a contentious political issue in an election year, is expected as soon as Friday.

The New York Times - 6d

'Ripped off' caravan owners start compensation fight

Parks involved in the legal action have defended their sales practices and pitch fee rises.

BBC News - 6d

South Korean Officials Move on President’s Home, With Warrant in Hand

The authorities are seeking to detain President Yoon Suk Yeol for questioning over his declaration of martial law, which plunged the country into a political crisis.

The New York Times - 6d

Apple agrees to pay $95 million to settle Siri eavesdropping claims

Apple surreptitiously activated Siri to record user conversations through iPhones and other devices, court finds.

CBS News - 6d

Saquon Barkley hilariously trolling Giants owner will make your entire day

There's good, there's great and then there's Saquon Barkley trolling Giants owner John Mara.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Apple to pay $95 million to settle lawsuit accusing Siri of snoopy eavesdropping

Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit accusing the privacy-minded company of deploying its virtual assistant Siri to eavesdrop on people using its iPhone and other trendy devices

ABC News - 6d

Can you pay to delete collection accounts from your credit report?

A pay-for-delete approach could help your credit, but is it a legitimate option to consider? Here's what to know.

CBS News - 6d

Amazon Workers Return to the Office Today. Business Leaders Are Watching

All eyes are on the tech giant as its return-to-office mandate goes into effect, but some surveys show the policy could turn employees away.

Inc. - 6d

Japan urges Australians to head off the beaten track as record numbers flood tourist hotspots

About 807,800 Australians visited Japan between January and November last year, nearly 200,000 more than the previous record in 2019. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

Activist investors give Japan a wake-up call

A critical mass of shareholder activists are forcing companies to adjust

Financial Times - Jan. 2

EU, Japan enter new era of ties with strategic partnership

Yahoo News - Jan. 1

L.A. pet owners warned against raw food as bird flu confirmed in cat

The H5N1 bird flu virus has been found in samples of Monarch Raw Pet Food, and a cat that ate the food is confirmed to have been infected.

CBS News - Jan. 1

7 rising Democratic leaders to watch

Democrats are scrambling for a new leader to head the party and organize resistance to President-elect Trump following Vice President Harris’s loss in November's election. Several top names have ...

The Hill - Jan. 1

Harry Chandler, Navy medic who survived Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor, dies at 103

Harry Chandler, a Navy medic who helped pull injured sailors from the oily waters of Pearl Harbor after the 1941 Japanese attack on the naval base, has died.

NBC News - Jan. 1

Photo shows burnt out wreckage of plane collision in Japan, not South Korea's Jeju Air crash

Yahoo News - Jan. 1

Energy prices rise with warnings of more pain to come

The new year starts with a 1% increase in domestic gas and electricity prices under Ofgem's price cap.

BBC News - Jan. 1

Uniqlo Owner Hands Japan Workers Doubledigit Pay Rise

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