Former defense minister set to lead Japan amid efforts to counter China's growing power
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ABC News - World
Japan's soon-to-be prime minister faces big challenge as he tries to move past ruling party scandals
The person chosen to lead Japan’s governing party, and become prime minister next week, is a veteran politician with deep policy experience, a taste for curry and anime — and big challenges ahead ...4 minutes ago -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
An Unexpected Spark Leads to a Journey of Acceptance
The actress Jessica Phillips and Chelsea Nachman, a theatrical publicist, felt an instant attraction after first meeting seven years ago. But it took a few years before their romance took off.12 minutes ago -
ESPN - Sports
Cowboys' Parsons set for MRI after injuring ankle
Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons injured his left ankle in Thursday night's win over the Giants and will undergo an MRI on Friday.17 minutes ago - NFL -
ESPN - Sports
Giants' Nabers sets record, exits with concussion
Giants rookie Malik Nabers became the first player to record at least 25 catches and three TDs in his first four NFL games, but he suffered a concussion late in the fourth quarter Thursday night.17 minutes ago - NFL -
ABC News - Top stories
Gov. Gavin Newsom deals blow to reparations effort in California
Gov. Gavin Newsom deals a legislative blow to the groundbreaking reparations effort in Californa.19 minutes ago - California -
ESPN - Sports
Cowboys hold off NFC East rival Giants in defensive battle
New York failed to score a touchdown Thursday night and came up short against Dallas.19 minutes ago - NFL -
MarketWatch - Business
After U.S. and China ‘panic,’ world market cap set to hit new record, says Bank of America
Global stock-market capitalization is set to surpass its highest level in three years after the Federal Reserve slashed interest rates and China began stimulating its economy.1 hour ago - China -
MarketWatch - Business
Trump media stock ‘DJT’ drops as former ‘Apprentice’ contestant reduces their stake
Trump Media co-founder Andrew Litinsky now owns only 100 shares through United Atlantic Ventures — an investment vehicle for one of the company’s founders.1 hour ago - Donald Trump -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Japan Gets a New Leader Who Wants to Remake the U.S. Military Alliance
Newly elected Shigeru Ishiba wants to reshape what he sees as an unequal partnership with the U.S., presaging possible tensions with Washington.2 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Wall Street grows more optimistic about Tesla sales. Should you?
China sales are likely to be the highlight of Tesla’s upcoming deliveries data.3 hours ago - Tesla -
The New York Times - Top stories
Shigeru Ishiba to Be Next Prime Minister of Japan
Shigeru Ishiba, a former defense minister known for his plainspoken opinions, will replace Fumio Kishida next week.3 hours ago - Japan -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
From winless in 603 days to making history in China
After ending the longest losing streak for 52 years, China's Zhang Shuai makes history at the China Open by stunning US Open semi-finalist Emma Navarro.4 hours ago - China -
NBC News - Top stories
Former defense minister set to lead Japan amid efforts to counter China's growing power
Shigeru Ishiba is set to become Japan’s new prime minister after the governing Liberal Democratic Party elected him as its new leader on Friday.4 hours ago - China -
CNBC - Business
Shigeru Ishiba is set to become Japan's next prime minister after winning ruling party leadership election
Ishiba defeated economic security minister Sanae Takaichi in a runoff, after the two won the most votes in the first round in a crowded field of nine candidates.5 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Japan’s ruling party picks former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba as leader. He will become prime minister next week
Japan’s ruling party picks former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba as leader. He will become prime minister next week5 hours ago -
Wired - Tech
China’s Plan to Make AI Watermarks Happen
New Chinese regulation attempts to define how AI content labeling should work and stamp out AI-generated disinformation.6 hours ago - China -
BBC News - Top stories
Draper through to Japan Open quarter-finals
Jack Draper progresses in Tokyo with straightforward victory over Poland's Hubert Hurkacz in Tokyo.7 hours ago - Japan -
Financial Times - Business
China’s bumper stimulus leaves consumers wanting more
Struggling homeowners highlight Beijing’s challenge in reigniting consumer confidence7 hours ago - China -
The Guardian - World
Hurricane Helene makes landfall in Florida as powerful category 4 storm
Surge could rise to as much as 20ft in some spots after huge storm strengthened as it careened across Gulf of Mexico. Hurricane Helene made landfall along the Florida coast on Thursday night as a ...9 hours ago - Florida -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Former NBA player, G League coach Joe Wolf dies at 59
Wolf remains one of the best high school basketball players is Wisconsin's history.11 hours ago - NBA -
CBS News - Top stories
Top executives leave OpenAI amid for-profit push
Top U.S. artificial intelligence startup OpenAI took a hit Thursday after three of its top executives exited the company. The departures come as CEO Sam Altman is reportedly preparing to turn ...12 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Middle East crisis threatens Lebanon’s ‘very existence’, foreign minister tells UN – live
Lebanon’s foreign minister, Abdallah Bouhabib says his government welcomed ceasefire plan raised by the US and France; Houthi leader has says group will support Hezbollah. See all our Middle East ...12 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Southeast braces for powerful Hurricane Helene
Helene is expected to make landfall in Florida's Big Bend area as a major hurricane, bringing with it the risk of serious flooding to the Southeast. Jason Allen has the latest.13 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
China ETFs set for best week on record after Beijing fires policy ‘bazooka’ to boost economy. Is it time to jump in?
China ETFs have surged on the back of a blitz of stimulus measures by the country’s government to revive the world’s second-largest economy.14 hours ago - China -
The Guardian - World
Donald Trump says he will meet Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday – US politics live
Former president announces meeting at rambling press conference. Here is more from the federal indictment against Eric Adams: . In 2014, Eric Adams, the defendant, became Brooklyn borough ...15 hours ago - Ukraine -
VentureBeat - Tech
Google says Gemini-powered automations coming to Workspace next month
Google said it plans to roll out agents slowly through Workspace as Gemini begins to show productivity gains for customers.15 hours ago - Google -
Financial Times - World
Japan’s prime minister race goes down to wire
Three frontrunners end campaign neck-and-neck in Liberal Democratic party battle to succeed Fumio Kishida15 hours ago - Japan -
The New York Times - Top stories
Zelensky’s Star Power Fades on Capitol Hill
As the war drags on, Ukraine’s president receives a quieter welcome in Washington and faces angry questions from some Republicans.16 hours ago - Ukraine -
CBS News - Top stories
Map shows where effort to replace Electoral College stands
Nearly 20 years in the making, the reform initiative seeks to change the way Electoral College votes are counted.16 hours ago -
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NBC News - Top stories
Cowboys defeat division rival Giants in 'Thursday Night Football'
Cowboys face Giants on road in New York18 hours ago - NFL -
ESPN - Sports
Transfer Talk: Boniface leads Chelsea striker shortlist
Chelsea have added Bayer Leverkusen's Victor Boniface to the list of options being considered as the club aim to sign a striker. Transfer Talk has the latest.20 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Guns Are Now The Leading Means of Suicide in Women
New C.D.C. data show that firearms remain the leading means of suicide for both men and women.20 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Calls grow for US investigation into Israeli killing of Turkish American activist
Family joins US lawmakers in demanding that government look into death of Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi in West Bank. The family of a Turkish American woman shot by the Israeli military while attending a ...20 hours ago - Israel -