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Remains of another serial killer victim found at landfill, officials say
Marcedes Myran was one of the Indigenous women slain by convicted serial killer Jeremy Skibicki, authorities say.CBS News - 12h -
Japan struggles to adapt to an era of rising prices
The return of inflation was meant to restore a more ‘normal’ economy. But it has been a bumpy ride for both consumers and companiesFinancial Times - 6d -
What Japan can teach the US in an age of boycotts
The country wanted to do everything itself and largely still doesFinancial Times - 5d -
Ohtani hits long home run in return to Japan
In an exhibition game against the Yomiuri Giants, Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani belted a long two-run homer to right field in the third inning in his return to the Tokyo Dome.ESPN - 3d -
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'I'm not the only woman who does stand up': Iliza Shlesinger on 'digestible feminism' and mom brain
In her latest comedy special, "A Different Animal" which premiered Tuesday on Prime Video, Iliza Shlesinger dives into her evolution as a mother of two dealing with "mom brain" while proudly ...Los Angeles Times - Mar. 11 -
Don’t Fool Yourself Into Thinking It Will Stop With Mahmoud Khalil
The arrest and detention of Mahmoud Khalil show that the culture war is no longer just a culture war.The New York Times - 2d -
Remains in Manitoba Landfill Are Identified as Serial Killer’s Victim
The decision to search a landfill near Winnipeg had become a political issue in the western Canadian province, largely because the victims were all Indigenous women.The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
Remains of woman murdered by serial killer found at landfill
Morgan Harris was one of the Indigenous women slain by Jeremy Skibicki, who is serving multiple life sentences after being convicted of four murders last year.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
The bright side of a transatlantic rift
Culturally, it’s not the worst thing if Europe and America have less to do with each otherFinancial Times - 3d -
Japan’s Ski Slopes Have Too Much of a Good Thing: Snow
While the country is having a banner ski season, exceptionally heavy snowfall has created challenges for resort workers.The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
Japan's Nissan tests driverless vehicles in city streets filled with cars and people
Nissan Motor Corp. recently showcased its driverless technology on city streets in YokohamaABC News - Mar. 10 -
Japan to Send Trade Minister to the U.S. Amid Tariff Tensions
The minister, Yoji Muto, is expected to negotiate with U.S. officials ahead of global tariffs that could damage Japanese businesses, including automotive giants.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
Silent Hill F Cinematic Trailer Brings Small Town Horror To Japan
Silent Hill f , the next installment in the long-running survival horror series, was first revealed by Konami in 2022. It's been over two years since fans had any concrete update on the project, ...GameSpot - 5d -
In Japan, a Journalist Takes a Stand by Striking Out on His Own
Makoto Watanabe quit a major newspaper after it retracted a scoop. Now he runs an investigative nonprofit that does not shy away from challenging authority.The New York Times - 4d -
Japan’s Rice Shortage Sets Off Auction of Emergency Stockpile
The Japanese government held a rare auction this week to make up for a rice shortage that an official called “truly unthinkable.”The New York Times - 4d -
Dodgers' Tokyo Series trip confirms the team's 'overwhelming' hold on Japan
More than 10,000 fans packed into the lower bowl of the Tokyo Dome on Friday to watch the Dodgers go through their first official workout.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Mookie Betts to sit for exhibitions in Japan, Dodgers will re-evaluate for Tokyo Series
Mookie Betts will be re-evaluated during the team's off-day on Monday, and is questionable to be in the lineup for the club's two regular-season-opening games at the Tokyo Dome.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
'Paint Japan blue': How the Dodgers' vision of Japanese prominence became reality
It's an almost unthinkable reality: Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki are all Dodgers. And a Japanese fan base has coalesced around its interest in the team.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Yamamoto is ready to emerge as a star for the Dodgers, starting with their opener in Japan
Yoshinobu Yamamoto knows what it's like to travel across the world to take the mound for his first start of the Major League Baseball season. “This is my second year, I’m not a rookie anymore,” ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Baseball stars come home as the MLB's season opener captivates Japan
Major League Baseball’s regular season kicked off on Tuesday with an opening pitch thrown from halfway around the world.NBC News - 9h -
Baseball in Japan looks about the same, but the food and the vibe are different
The jammed sellout at the Tokyo Dome as the Dodgers and Cubs opened their regular season had a different vibe than the usual MLB gameABC News - 8h -
Japan Is Obsessed With Baseball. M.L.B. Sees a Massive Business Opportunity.
M.L.B. has had a consistent presence in the country for more than 25 years, but Shohei Ohtani has become its accelerator.The New York Times - 8h -
Want to boost UK’s investment culture? Exempt stocks-and-shares Isas from IHT
I doubt the government will go for my idea, but it could increase investment in UK plc — and make people richerFinancial Times - Mar. 8 -
'Size bias is ingrained in our culture': Women on life after weight-loss jabs
Women who have quickly lost weight say strangers are now more likely to smile at them or strike up a conversation.BBC News - Mar. 9 -
Flamboyance, creativity, club culture – and no smart phones: why the 1980s are all the rage again
A series of major exhibitions focusing on the era has unleashed a wave of nostalgia for those who were there and curiosity from the young who envy its freedom. In the future everyone will blame the ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
‘Everyone knew who he was’: James Hamilton, the ‘eccentric aristo’ who catalysed British club culture
He outed Norman Cook as Fatboy Slim, imported turntablism and made BPM a staple of dance journalism. Pete Tong and Paul Oakenfold remember a pivotal figure. Norman Cook can remember the first time ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
With live-action 'Snow White,' Disney finds itself again in culture war crosshairs
Disney's live-action 'Snow White' has faced a difficult road to its opening next week, with external controversies dogging it at every step.Los Angeles Times - 6d -
'Country music is so incredibly camp': Chappell Roan on unsung LGBTQ country culture
Pop star Chappell Roan highlighted LGBTQ contributions to country music in an Apple Music interview posted Friday.NBC News - 4d -
Union Leader Athlete of the Month: Manchester's Grumblatt leaves records, new culture behind at Rivier
Mar. 14—Looking back, Lyric Grumblatt realizes that she was one-dimensional. She was a decent player while at Manchester Memorial High School but scored most of her points from beyond the 3-point ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Australian beach culture used to feel off limits to me. This summer I claimed the beach as my own
I was a non-swimmer, living miles away from Sydney’s glittering water belt. Taking up ocean racing felt like a badge of not only belonging to, but thriving in, this city of water. It’s 7:45 am on a ...The Guardian - 3d -
‘The younger me would have sat up and nodded’: Adolescence writer Jack Thorne on the insidious appeal of incel culture
Researching mine and Stephen Graham’s Netflix drama, I realised the brains of under 16s are unable to cope with ideas as dangerous as those in the ‘manosphere’. The government needs to ban ...The Guardian - 8h -
The end of the Ayoreo? The race to find proof that Paraguay’s uncontacted people exist
A vast ranch in the country’s Chaco region is quietly deforesting a huge swath of land. Indigenous people say this could be deadly for their isolated relatives but others say there is no evidence ...The Guardian - 5d -
‘They shouldn’t have to fight alone’: the families on the frontline of the Navajo Nation missing people crisis – photo essay
The disproportionate violence against Indigenous people is deeply felt on and around the reservation, where families must become their own investigators. Words and photography by Wayan Barre . On ...The Guardian - 4d -
Road to Tampa: Breaking down all 4 Women’s NCAA Tournament regions
The most compelling three weeks of the college sports calendar are upon us. Over the next 21 days, all the elements indigenous to March Madness — high drama and heartbreak, tension and spectacle — ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Second body identified in Canada landfill amid search for serial killer’s victims
Marcedes Myran’s remains found in search mission after Jeremy Skibicki preyed on Indigenous women in 2022. Canadian police have confirmed the identity of a second woman whose body was dumped at a ...The Guardian - 1d -
Avoid the White Lotus effect: Thailand travel without the tourists
The country is no stranger to pop-culture fuelled overtourism. But behind the scenes there are islands, wild places and temples to explore. Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email Much ...The Guardian - 2d -
Survivors of Tokyo bombing 80 years ago want compensation
Japan is remembering the 105,000 people killed in a single night, 80 years ago Monday, in the U.S. firebombing of the Japanese capitalABC News - Mar. 9 -
Police arrest man in fatal knife attack on a YouTuber during livestreaming on Tokyo street
Police in Japan say they have arrested a suspect in the fatal stabbing of a YouTuber while she was livestreaming on a downtown Tokyo streetABC News - 4d -
WATCH: Millions get a glimpse at ‘blood moon’ lunar eclipse
The eclipse was visible throughout most of North and South America, as well as parts of Africa, Europe, Australia and Japan.ABC News - 4d
