Japan’s magic bullet: 60 years of the train that helped rebuild the idea of a country
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Lynx's Collier wins WNBA DPOY; Reeve top coach
Lynx star Napheesa Collier, who was top 10 in steals, rebounds and blocks, was named WNBA Defensive Player of the Year, while Cheryl Reeve was Coach and Executive of the Year.15 minutes ago - WNBA -
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To save Georgian democracy, Biden should sanction the country's oligarchs
The U.S. has imposed new sanctions on the Georgian government and ruling party, but they do not go far enough to target the oligarch Bidzina Ivanishvili, who has been accused of authoritarian and ...18 minutes ago - Joe Biden -
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Former No. 3 overall NBA Draft pick gets training camp invite with Indiana Pacers
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Trains stranded and events cancelled amid wind and rain
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University imposes a one-year suspension on law professor over comments on race
Professor Amy Wax questioned Black students' academic performance.1 hour ago -
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Kings announce 2024-25 training camp roster with few surprises
The Sacramento Kings on Saturday announced their official training camp roster ahead of the 2024-25 NBA season.1 hour ago -
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2024 MLB playoff picture: Standings, magic numbers with Braves, Mets and D-backs fighting for final spots
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60 Minutes reports on mezcal in Mexico
In tonight's expanded edition of 60 Minutes, Cecilia Vega reports from Mexico, where mezcal production has surged as producers work to preserve traditional distillation methods.2 hours ago - Mexico -
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Lynx's Cheryl Reeve wins record fourth WNBA Coach of the Year award, adds top executive honors as well
Reeve led the Lynx to the No. 2 seed and a franchise-record 30 wins2 hours ago - WNBA -
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Paul Skenes Is M.L.B.’s Most Dominant Rookie Pitcher in 50 Years
The Pittsburgh Pirates starter struck out Aaron Judge and Juan Soto and ended his season with a 1.96 earned run average.3 hours ago -
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WNBA Defensive Player of the Year: Lynx's Napheesa Collier edges Aces star A'ja Wilson for first honor
Collier won DPOY for the first time in 20243 hours ago - WNBA -
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Minnesota Lynx's Cheryl Reeve named WNBA Coach of the Year, Basketball Executive of the Year
Reeve, who is both the head coach and President of Basketball Operations of the Lynx, led Minnesota to a 30-10 record and a semifinal berth.3 hours ago - WNBA -
World - The Guardian
UK fashion designer reunited with piece that went missing nearly 40 years ago
Jean Pallant says return of long-lost coat, spotted in a pile of Oxfam donations, was like seeing a child again. A British fashion designer said rediscovering one of her long-lost designs, which ...3 hours ago - United Kingdom -
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Shohei Ohtani eyeing first NL Triple Crown in 87 years: How Dodgers star can close batting average gap Sunday
Ohtani enters his final regular-season game four points behind Luis Arraez's .314 average4 hours ago - MLB -
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A Taylor Swift fan had $3,500 concert tickets stolen from her Ticketmaster account. Here’s how to help protect yourself.
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The asteroid hunters: how new technology will help save Earth from a catastrophic collision
The existential threat from a large meteor is real, but two next-generation telescopes are about to make us safer. On 4 September, an asteroid was spotted curving towards Earth. Astronomers quickly ...5 hours ago -
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This 25-year-old has one of the most fulfilling college degrees available—'I wouldn't trade it'
Dannielle Caldwell earned her bachelor's in music therapy. It's the most fulfilling degree, but it doesn't always pay off in dollars.6 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Ishiba’s election as Japan’s next leader expected to rattle stock market
Former defence minister’s selection as president of ruling party sent Nikkei 225 futures tumbling7 hours ago - Japan -
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I’m from Japan, home to some of the world’s longest living people: The No. 1 food I must have in my kitchen
Japanese nutritionist and longevity expert Michiko Tomioka shares her top kitchen must-have.8 hours ago -
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Japan’s unexpected choice of prime minister
Shigeru Ishiba needs to show pragmatism to make his administration a success9 hours ago - Japan -
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Climate change and harsh weather in France bring challenges to Chablis wine country
Unusually wet conditions across France have wreaked havoc on many wine-growing regions this year after years of challenges to vineyards and wine quality caused by drought and heat9 hours ago - Climate -
World - The New York Times
In a Year of Elections, Democracy is on the Line
Experts at the Democracy Forum in Athens this week will explore the global challenges to democracy and attempt to weigh how endangered it really is.10 hours ago -
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In Japan, He Adds Color to the Tatami Tradition
Most tatami mats are a natural golden color, but those made by Mitsuru Yokoyama may be jade green, pink or even black.10 hours ago - Japan -
World - The Guardian
Japan’s magic bullet: 60 years of the train that helped rebuild the idea of a country
Over just a few days in 1964, the launch of the shinkansen and the Tokyo Olympics trumpeted the emergence of a new economic and democratic power. At 6am on 1 October 1964, two trains set off in ...10 hours ago -
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Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier wins WNBA Defensive Player of the Year
Collier finished second in MVP voting behind A'ja Wilson, and has had a stellar season on both sides of the court.Yesterday - WNBA