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'London-style' bus services promised for England with £1bn boost
The Department for Transport says funding will be allocated based on levels of deprivation and population.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
11/17/2024: The Promise; Aussiewood; Bhutan
First, a report on the identification of 9/11 victims' remains. Then, a look at what Australian stars bring to Hollywood. And, why Bhutan is building Mindfulness City.Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
We want 'strong' UK-China relationship, says Starmer
The first in-person meeting since 2018 comes as the PM prioritises shoring up support for Ukraine.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
Japanese property group Tokyo Tatemono targeted by UK activist fund
Stakebuilding by Palliser Capital follows Elliott Management's move on sector peer Mitsui FudosanWorld - Financial Times - October 22 -
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These Japanese Baseball Fans Love Ohtani. They Love the Yankees More.
The best World Series outcome for one particular subset of fans? The Dodgers slugger hits four home runs in a game, and the Yankees win 5-4.Top stories - The New York Times - October 26 -
Japanese Americans reclaim power with historic baseball game at Manzanar prison camp
The baseball games were held at Manzanar, one of 10 Japanese American concentration camps erected by the U.S. government during World War II.Top stories - NBC News - October 29 -
Japanese lift maker Fujitec explores sale to private equity
Talks with multiple groups including Sweden’s EQT have taken place in recent monthsWorld - Financial Times - October 30 -
Japanese American Baseball Players Return to Manzanar Internment Camp
As Shohei Ohtani played in the World Series, Japanese American ballplayers gathered in Manzanar for the first baseball games in the internment camp since World War II.Top stories - The New York Times - November 3 -
First Satellite Made of Wood Is Launched Into Space
Scientists in Japan constructed the first satellite made of wood by blending age-old woodworking techniques with rocket science.Science - The New York Times - November 6 -
Japanese automaker Nissan cuts 9,000 jobs as its vehicles fail to sell
Nissan is reporting a loss for the latest fiscal quarter as its vehicle sales sank while costs and inventory balloonedWorld - ABC News - November 7 -
Japanese ace Rōki Sasaki to become available to MLB teams this winter
Japanese star to be posted to Major League Baseball Sasaki, 23, helped Japan win World Baseball Classic Japanese ace Rōki Sasaki will be available to Major League Baseball teams this offseason.. ...World - The Guardian - November 9 -
Japanese ace Roki Sasaki to become available to MLB teams this offseason
Japanese ace Roki Sasaki will be available to Major League Baseball teams this offseasonSports - ABC News - November 9 -
Ishiba wins vote to stay as Japanese premier despite election drubbing
Country left with fragile minority government at a time of mounting geopolitical and economic uncertaintyWorld - Financial Times - November 11 -
Japan's Ishiba stays as PM despite election setback
He will now navigate hostilities within his party, economic woes and a period of flux in international relations.Top stories - BBC News - November 11 -
Homebuilder deal activity is surging, fueled by major Japanese buyers
Strong demand for new housing has smaller builders ripe for takeover. The Japanese are big players because their cost of capital is low.Business - CNBC - 6 days ago -
Curbs on long hours spur Japanese companies to tackle productivity
The government’s campaign against overwork could have far-reaching consequences for businesses and consumersWorld - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
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Japanese Princess Yuriko, wartime Emperor Hirohito's sister-in-law, dies at 101
Japanese Princess Yuriko, the wife of wartime Emperor Hirohito’s brother and the oldest member of the imperial family, has died after her health deteriorated recentlyWorld - ABC News - 5 days ago -
Japanese troops will train with US and Australian forces as concerns over China grow
The defense ministers from the U.S., Japan and Australia have agreed to step up military cooperation and expressed concern about a spate of confrontations with China’s increasingly assertive militaryWorld - ABC News - 2 days ago -
Police track down unlikely shoe thief from Japanese kindergarten
Officers installed security cameras to get to the bottom of the thefts, and ended up uncovering a four-legged culprit. Police and staff were initially flummoxed when shoes started disappearing from ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
What a School Performance Shows Us About Japanese Education
A look into the Japanese educational system’s delicate balancing of teamwork, discipline and personal growth.Top stories - The New York Times - 13 hours ago -
Japanese poet Shuntaro Tanikawa, master of modern free verse, dies at 92
Shuntaro Tanikawa, who pioneered modern Japanese poetry, poignant but conversational in its divergence from haiku and other traditions, has diedWorld - ABC News - Yesterday -
Japanese poet Shuntaro Tanikawa, master of modern free verse, dies at 92
Shuntaro Tanikawa, who pioneered modern Japanese poetry, poignant but conversational in its divergence from haiku and other traditions, has diedEntertainment - ABC News - Yesterday -
Japan will watch China's military after Beijing admits violating Japanese airspace
Japanese officials say they are closely watching to see if China keeps its promise to prevent further violations of Japan’s airspace after explaining that an incursion by a Chinese military ...World - ABC News - 43 minutes ago -
Van Dijk confirms Liverpool contract talks
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has said he has "no idea" if he will remain at the club next season.Sports - ESPN - October 22 -
Why Moody's contract extension is a win for Warriors
Moses Moody's contract extension with the Golden State Warriors could be a short- and long-term win for the organization.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 21 -
Sources: Grizz, Jackson to revisit contract talks
Jaren Jackson Jr. and the Memphis Grizzlies will wait until the next offseason to discuss an extension, sources told ESPN. Jackson, who has two years left on his contract, was Defensive Player of ...Sports - ESPN - October 21 -
What a new labor contract could mean for Boeing
About 33,000 striking Boeing workers were voting Wednesday on whether to ratify a new contract with the embattled aircraft manufacturing giant. The four-year deal comes with a 35% pay hike, as well ...Top stories - CBS News - October 23 -
Boeing factory workers reject latest contract offer
Vote deals blow to new chief executive’s plan to stabilise businessBusiness - Financial Times - October 24 -
Boeing Machinists Reject Contract, Extending Strike
The machinists’ union members voted against a new labor deal and will the extend six-week strike.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 23 -
Eye Opener: Boeing workers reject contract offer
Boeing workers have rejected another contract offer, extending their strike. Meanwhile, the White House confirms that troops from North Korea have started training with Russian forces. All that and ...Top stories - CBS News - October 24 -
Rangers, Alexis Lafreniere agree to contract extension
The Rangers and Alexis Lafreniere agreed to terms on a contract extension, New York announced Friday.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 26 -
Fillier Signs With Gatorade While Awaiting PWHL Contract
Sarah Fillier has signed an endorsement deal with Gatorade Canada to represent the brand as an athlete. She is still waiting, however, to sign her first PWHL contract.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 24 -
Senegal energy contracts review leaves investors uncertain
Audit threatens African nation’s hard-won reputation as reliable place to do business, critics warnWorld - Financial Times - October 27 -
Robinhood launches contracts to wager on presidential election
The trading platform is the latest to offering investors the option to bet on outcome of the November 5 presidential election.Top stories - CBS News - October 28 -
Robinhood to offer trading contracts based on presidential race
Digital trading platform Robinhood will allow customers to place bets on the outcome of the presidential race through event-specific trading contracts. The new product will let customers pick ...Politics - The Hill - October 28
