An Outbreak of Tax Sense in Japan (Unlike Washington)

'Outnumbered by puppets': Depopulated village in Japan crafts dolls for sense of life

With most of the population gone, residents of one village in Japan have come up with a novel plan to make it less lonely — replacing people with puppets.

Japan’s new kingmaker pushes for income tax threshold rise

Yuichiro Tamaki’s once-fringe DPP has leverage over Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s weakened ruling party

World - Financial Times - 10 hours ago

Bangladesh’s unlikely revolutionaries

Young protesters installed Nobel prizewinner Muhammad Yunus as caretaker leader. But time is running out to reform the country’s democratic institutions

World - Financial Times - November 1

Making sense of sentiment

And Trump equity trades

World - Financial Times - October 31

Meme coins’ unlikely rally turns gags into riches

A bewildering resurgence shows that followers can be found even in the frothiest end of the spectrum

World - Financial Times - November 1

Jaguars' Lawrence unlikely to play vs. Vikings

Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence is unlikely to play against the Vikings due to his shoulder injury, with former Patriots quarterback Mac Jones in line to get the start.

Sports - ESPN - 1 hour ago

How to know if mortgage refinancing makes sense now

As mortgage rates decline, some homeowners may want to consider refinancing now. Here's what to know now.

If the Rams tear it down, Stafford to the Vikings makes sense

Would the Rams really pull the plug on the Stafford era with another loss? A lot of factors point to a trade making sense.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23

Simeone: Games amid fatal floods make no sense

Atlético Madrid manager Diego Simeone said on Saturday it made no sense to play this weekend after catastrophic floods swept the eastern region of Spain.

Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago

Finding escape, sustainability and a sense of satisfaction on a sewing retreat

As the popularity of sewing continues to grow, Robyn Vinter attends a weekend workshop on the shores of Ullswater. In a room with breathtaking views of Ullswater, the tranquillity is punctuated by ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Trump Wins: Making Sense of Election Night

An early-morning conversation about the state of the election and the potential consequences of a second term for Donald J. Trump.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Europe’s unity at risk as sense of crisis grows

The EU needs investment to boost growth and competitiveness, but the debate over who pays has echoes of the financial crisis

World - Financial Times - 14 hours ago

States of Play: making sense of football’s descent into the morass

In charting the game’s transformation into a geopolitical weapon, new book serves an urgent and crucial purpose. Stick to football. It doesn’t really work does it? The big problem with sticking to ...

World - The Guardian - 11 hours ago

Dozens sickened in E. coli outbreak

The CDC said almost 50 people were sickened with E.coli in 10 states after reporting they ate at McDonald's. One person in Colorado died. McDonald's says it believes slivered onions used in the ...

Japan’s unfortunate political limbo

Prime minister Shigeru Ishiba’s decision to call a snap election backfired

World - Financial Times - October 30

Japan Launches Wooden Satellite

World - Yahoo News - 3 days ago

North Korea is blowing stuff up and making threats, but it's unlikely to go further

World - Yahoo News - October 15

South Africa’s ‘second miracle’ coalition fights to endure

Unity government led by ANC and Democratic Alliance works to resolve tensions as it passes 100-day milestone

Business - Financial Times - October 16

Nut bans unlikely to help allergic air passengers, say specialists

The real danger comes from passengers on previous flights leaving peanut residue on seats, a review says.

Football Daily | What Andy Carroll did next: Bordeaux’s unlikely trebuchet

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now! . It seems pretty likely that history will look back on the career of Andy Carroll (if at all) with a certain amount of puzzlement and ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

Why Harris Remains Unlikely to Break From Biden on Israel and Gaza

Her advisers say the empathy she has expressed for Palestinians as vice president should not be confused with any willingness to break from U.S. foreign policy toward Israel as a presidential ...

Top stories - The New York Times - October 18

Harris says Trump is 'cruel' as she spotlights abortion restrictions in Georgia

She put combating restrictions on reproductive care at the center of her pitch.

Tennessee election officials iron out touch screen issues with unlikely tool

Tennessee election officials iron out touch screen issues with unlikely tool: Coffee stirrers

"Mornings Memory": How a Google search led to an unlikely friendship

Have you ever heard of the term, "Googleganger?" It's when you and a person you search on Google share the same name. A CBS report from 2007 shows how it one time led to an unlikely friendship.

The N.B.A.’s Newest Stadium Has a Seating Arrangement Unlike Any Other

“The Wall!” is a 4,500 seat area at the Intuit Dome, a steep section full of just Clippers fans.

Sports - The New York Times - October 25

Bulgarian politics remains deadlocked after election

Failure of any party to win majority has slowed EU integration and fuelled pro-Russia sentiment

Business - Financial Times - October 28

Arsenal's title hopes hit by Newcastle as Premier League's unlikely rivalry deepens

Arsenal and Newcastle are at opposite ends of England, but a real rivalry has grown between them, with the Gunners' loss on Saturday the latest installment.

Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago

Will Donald Trump destroy US democracy? Unlikely | Cas Mudde

The US system is complex, rigid and set up to prevent tyranny. Still, marginalized groups will face an even more hostile state. The most authoritarian and racist campaign of my lifetime just ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Unlikely action star Luke Evans relived his past to inspire others

Growing up in Wales, Luke Evans never expected to become an action star. He wrote a memoir to show how he overcame personal struggles — and inspire others.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - Yesterday

Human sense of smell is faster than previously thought, study suggests

Some participants were able to discriminate order of smells at intervals 10 times shorter than previously thought. The human sense of smell is nothing to turn one’s nose up at, research suggests, ...

World - The Guardian - October 14

Thomas Tuchel is a baggage-heavy, intriguing choice that makes sense | Barney Ronay

Champions League conqueror is a fiery tactical zealot but narrative has always been that England need a winner. Well, at least we know now why Lee Carsley spent last week addressing the nation’s ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

King's Australia tour gives a real sense of him being back in business

Eight months after his cancer diagnosis was revealed, this royal tour is important for Charles - and the monarchy.

Why Tony Bennett Said Goodbye to College Basketball

This version of the sport isn’t the one Bennett fell in love with, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 20

I'm Not Convinced Horizon Makes Sense As A Lego Game | Hands-On Preview

I'm just not convinced that Horizon Zero Dawn is an ideal choice to adapt to the Lego-game formula.

Tech - GameSpot - October 21

People born without sense of smell breathe differently, study finds

People with working sense of smell sniff more than those with anosmia, with possible implications for health. People born without a sense of smell breathe differently to those with one, researchers ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

How losing your sense of smell affects breathing patterns and mental health

Losing or not having your sense of smell may be linked to changes in breathing that could lead to depression, social isolation or other mental health problems, a new study suggests.

Why NFL analyst believes trading Kupp to 49ers makes sense for Rams

One ESPN analyst believes trading wide receiver Cooper Kupp to the San Francisco 49ers makes the most sense for the Los Angeles Rams.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 24

Latest in An Outbreak of Tax Sense in Japan (Unlike Washington)