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'Speed Capital' Review: How the Indy 500 Was Born
Road racing in the early 20th century was popular, but hard to watch as the cars zoomed by. Indianapolis changed that.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Leonora Carrington painting auctioned for £22.5m in record for UK-born female artist
Les Distractions de Dagobert was the surrealist’s ‘definitive masterpiece’, says Sotheby’s expert in New York. She was worshipped as a muse by renowned surrealists including André Breton and Max Ernst, but the Lancashire-born artist Leonora ...The Guardian - World -
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Sutton's Premier League final-day predictions v Gladiators star Legend
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Gladiators star and Arsenal fan Legend to make predictions for the final round of Premier League games.BBC News - Top stories - Premier League -
James Harrison joins list of Steelers legends to accuse Patriots of cheating
Harrison is the latest former Steeler who feels his team was cheated by New EnglandCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
NFL legend Emmitt Smith blasts Florida for ending DEI progams
NFL legend and former University of Florida Gator Emmitt Smith is blasting Florida’s decision to end diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs at public universities. “When I see them destroying DEI for the sake of politics … it’s not even ...The Hill - Politics - Florida -
China must learn from Japan’s ‘lost decades’
The consequences of the world’s second-largest economy being sucked into a deflationary spiral would be severeFinancial Times - World - China -
Japan paves way for joint child custody in divorce
The amendment by parliament is the first change to the country's parental custody law in nearly 80 years.BBC News - Top stories - Japan -
How a trip to Japan widened Benjamin Britten’s horizons
Aldeburgh Festival is staging the composer’s ‘Curlew River’ together with the Noh theatre play that inspired it in 1956Financial Times - World - Japan -
Carlyle seeks to buy Christmas in Japan with KFC bid
Private equity group’s move to take over Japanese operations of fried chicken chain is a tender offerFinancial Times - World - Japan -
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Japan's Beef With a Weak Yen: The Best Wagyu Is Just for the Tourists
The nation’s pride takes a hit as dollar-wielding visitors enjoy pleasures few locals can afford.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Assassin's Creed director: The right time to take series to Japan
Assassin’s Creed: Shadows is a long-awaited pivot for the franchise into the country’s feudal 16th Century.BBC News - Top stories - Japan -
Japan's 10-Year Government Bond Yield Hits 11-Year High
The 10-year Japanese government bond yield climbed to an 11-year high, driven by growing market expectations that the Bank of Japan will take additional steps to tighten policy in the coming months.The Wall Street Journal - World - Japan -
Corporate Japan’s $77bn in property gains offer target for activists
Non-real estate companies recorded big increase in property book values in 2023, according to Goldman SachsFinancial Times - World - Japan -
Japan blocks iconic Mt Fuji view to deter tourists
A big barrier is erected as local residents accuse tourists of dropping litter and parking illegally.BBC News - Top stories - Japan -
Swarmed with tourists, Japan town blocks off viral view of Mt. Fuji
Officials in a Japanese town have finished erecting a barrier to obstruct a view of Mt. Fuji that had become a viral photo spot for tourists.NBC News - Top stories - Japan -
Thierry Henry surprises protege Marcus Thuram: How Arsenal legend and Inter star are connected
The French international was surprised by Thierry Henry on CBS Sports Golazo Network's Morning FootyCBS Sports - Sports -
Borussia Dortmund legend Marco Reus buys beer for fans who attended his final home game
The World Cup winner also scored on Saturday, playing his final home matchCBS Sports - Sports -
2024 Indy 500: MLB legend Ken Griffey Jr. to drive pace car for 'The Greatest Spectacle in Racing'
The Baseball Hall of Famer will lead the Indianapolis 500's field of 33 in a 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-RayCBS Sports - Sports - MLB -
Raiders legend Jim Otto passes away, plus NFL teams with easiest road to playoffs and best rookie fits
Here's everything you need to know about the NFL for May 20CBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
I have taken babies from their mothers. After my son was born I feared it was my turn to be punished | Ariane Beeston
Four days after my child was born, I began experiencing postpartum psychosis. What I learned changed my life. The first time I start hallucinating I am home, alone, with my baby. Drunk from lack of sleep I watch as his features morph in and out of ...The Guardian - World -
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As Japan's yakuza weakens, police focus shifts to unorganized crime hired via social media
Police in Japan who were busy tracking thousands of yakuza members just a few years ago have set their eyes on a new threat: unorganized and loosely connected groups they believe are behind a series of crimes once dominated by yakuzaABC News - World -
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Japan Government Bond Yields Climb on Expectations BOJ Could Reduce Bond Purchases
Japanese government bond yields rose on expectations the Bank of Japan could lower its bond buying in the coming months to support the weakening yen, Deutsche Bank Research said.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Boy, 5, dies in fall from block of flats
A neighbour says the boy's parents are "inconsolable" after his death in east London.BBC News - Top stories -
Alice Stewart, CNN political commentator, dies at 58
Alice Stewart, a CNN political commentator and veteran political adviser who worked on a number of GOP presidential campaigns, has died at age 58, the news network reported Saturday.NBC News - Politics -
Alice Stewart, a CNN Political Commentator, Dies at 58
She had appeared onscreen as a conservative voice since the 2016 presidential race. A political strategist, she had worked for Republican presidential candidates.The New York Times - Top stories -
Alice Stewart, CNN political commentator, dies at 58
Alice Stewart was also a veteran political adviser who worked on a number of GOP presidential campaigns.CBS News - Top stories -
FirstFT: Iran’s president dies in helicopter crash
Also in today’s newsletter, G7 warms to Trump-proofing Ukraine aid, and US pushes Israel on political solution to GazaFinancial Times - World -
Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi dies in helicopter crash
Foreign minister also dead after aircraft went down in mountains close to Azerbaijan border. The hardline Iranian president, Ebrahim Raisi, has died in a helicopter crash in foggy weather in the mountains near the border with Azerbaijan.. The ...The Guardian - World - Iran -
Iran’s President Died, Opening a New Chapter of Instability
Also, prosecutors rested their case against Trump. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.The New York Times - Top stories - Iran -
Woman killed by registered XL bullies named
The two dogs were seized by armed officers after being contained in a room at an east London home.BBC News - Top stories -
Staind founding drummer Jon Wysocki dies at 56
Jon Wysocki, whose legacy encompasses mainstream and independent hard rock, has died. He was a founding member of Staind.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Man charged with spying for Hong Kong found dead
A former Royal Marine charged with assisting the Hong Kong intelligence service has been found dead.BBC News - Top stories - Hong Kong -
The weak yen is dividing Japan into the haves and the have-less, where consumers with dollars and euros live well and those who hold only the domestic currency make do.
The weak yen is dividing Japan into the haves and the have-less, where consumers with dollars and euros live well and those who hold only the domestic currency make do.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Robert Dennard, IBM Inventor Whose Chip Changed Computing, Dies at 91
He invented DRAM, the technology that allowed for the faster and higher-capacity memory storage that is the basis for modern computing.The New York Times - Business -
Boy, 5, who died in fall from block of flats named
The Met Police and Newham Council are both conducting investigations over Aalim Makail's death.BBC News - Top stories -
Funeral held for boy, 14, who died in sword attack
Mourners gathered for the funeral of Daniel Anjorin, two weeks after he died on his way to school.BBC News - Top stories