Roki Sasaki, the Coveted Japanese Ace, Will Be Available to M.L.B. Teams

Japan plunged into political turmoil after voters punish ruling LDP

Coalition led by Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s Liberal Democratic party loses parliamentary majority

Business - Financial Times - October 28

Election setback for new Japanese PM Ishiba

World - Yahoo News - October 27

Aces restructuring front office, cut ties with GM

The Aces will not renew the contract of general manager Natalie Williams as part of a restructuring of their front office, the team announced.

Sports - ESPN - October 26

Ace is up: Flagg's twin brother commits to Maine

Three-star 2025 prospect Ace Flagg -- the twin brother of Duke phenom and projected 2025 No. 1 NBA draft pick Cooper Flagg -- committed to the Maine Black Bears on Wednesday evening.

Sports - ESPN - October 31

Sources: Yankees ace Cole opts out of contract

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole opted out of his contract, leaving the team with the ability to ensure he remains in New York by adding an additional year at $36 million to the four years and $144 million ...

Sports - ESPN - November 2

Sky turn to Aces assistant Marsh as new coach

The Sky have named Tyler Marsh, an assistant coach and head of player development with the Las Vegas Aces, as their new head coach.

Sports - ESPN - November 2

Ferrari F80 2024: Specs, Price, Availability

The stats are staggering: 0 to 62 mph in just 2.1 seconds, 1,000 kilos of downforce at 155 mph, Formula One tech throughout. But the most interesting thing about this jaw-dropping hyperhybrid is ...

Tech - Wired - October 17

InterContinental Hotels' Revenue Per Available Room Rises

The group said it expected to close out the year in line with market expectations after third-quarter revenue per available room rose on year.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 22

If Cooper Kupp is available, Matthew Stafford should be, too

Yes, the Vikings should be interested in Super Bowl-winning QB.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 22

The Call Of Cthulhu's Manga Adaptation Is Finally Available In English

H.P. Lovecraft's The Call of Cthulhu Manga $18 (was ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 23

Renault 5 EV Review: Specs, Price, Availability

It’s rare for WIRED to pronounce a new car an instant smash hit, but the all-electric Renault 5 ticks all the boxes.

Tech - Wired - October 26

ChatGPT’s AI Search Tool Is Now Available From OpenAI

OpenAI just launched its newest artificial intelligence search experience for ChatGPT. Here’s how to get the AI search update, and WIRED’s initial impressions.

Tech - Wired - October 31

Alpine A290 Review: Price, Specs, Availability

Great handling, a comfortable ride, and integrated tech make this hypermodified Renault 5 a winner.

Tech - Wired - November 7

Kia EV3 Review: Price, Specs, Availability

The brand’s latest small SUV with a big range confirms that both EV tech and design leadership now reside in South Korea.

Tech - Wired - 2 days ago

Is Shohei Ohtani M.L.B.’s Greatest Player Ever? He Has a ‘Legitimate Argument.’

“What Shohei’s done to our ball club, the Dodger fan base domestically, globally, I just don’t think you can quantify,” Dave Roberts said.

Sports - The New York Times - October 31

Why One of M.L.B.’s Top Free Agents Will Sign for Shockingly Little Money

Roki Sasaki could wait to earn a massive contract. But the 23-year-old is ready to prove himself against elite competition.

Sports - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Bus carrying Japanese tourists crashes in Turkey, injuring 22

A bus carrying Japanese tourists has crashed into a ditch in Turkey, injuring 22 people on board

World - ABC News - October 17

First Japanese "onsen," bath house with many naked customers, opening in U.S.

One of Japan's top luxury hotel firms will open an "onsen" resort in upstate New York. Onsens are bath houses where patrons relax naked together in mineral-rich water of various temperatures.

Trump compares imprisoned Jan. 6 rioters to Japanese Americans during WWII

Former President Trump on Friday alleged nobody had been treated worse than those imprisoned for storming the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, other than Japanese Americans who were put in internment camps ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

Japanese property group Tokyo Tatemono targeted by UK activist fund

Stakebuilding by Palliser Capital follows Elliott Management's move on sector peer Mitsui Fudosan

World - Financial Times - October 22

2300-year-old skeleton helps solve mystery of earliest Japanese people

World - Yahoo News - October 22

These Japanese Baseball Fans Love Ohtani. They Love the Yankees More.

The best World Series outcome for one particular subset of fans? The Dodgers slugger hits four home runs in a game, and the Yankees win 5-4.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 26

Japanese Americans reclaim power with historic baseball game at Manzanar prison camp

The baseball games were held at Manzanar, one of 10 Japanese American concentration camps erected by the U.S. government during World War II.

Japanese lift maker Fujitec explores sale to private equity

Talks with multiple groups including Sweden’s EQT have taken place in recent months

World - Financial Times - October 30

Japanese American Baseball Players Return to Manzanar Internment Camp

As Shohei Ohtani played in the World Series, Japanese American ballplayers gathered in Manzanar for the first baseball games in the internment camp since World War II.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 3

First Satellite Made of Wood Is Launched Into Space

Scientists in Japan constructed the first satellite made of wood by blending age-old woodworking techniques with rocket science.

Science - The New York Times - November 6

Japanese automaker Nissan cuts 9,000 jobs as its vehicles fail to sell

Nissan is reporting a loss for the latest fiscal quarter as its vehicle sales sank while costs and inventory ballooned

World - ABC News - November 7

Ishiba wins vote to stay as Japanese premier despite election drubbing

Country left with fragile minority government at a time of mounting geopolitical and economic uncertainty

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Japan's Ishiba stays as PM despite election setback

He will now navigate hostilities within his party, economic woes and a period of flux in international relations.

Homebuilder deal activity is surging, fueled by major Japanese buyers

Strong demand for new housing has smaller builders ripe for takeover. The Japanese are big players because their cost of capital is low.

Business - CNBC - 20 hours ago

Curbs on long hours spur Japanese companies to tackle productivity

The government’s campaign against overwork could have far-reaching consequences for businesses and consumers

World - Financial Times - 15 hours ago

Pulisic scores direct from corner kick for AC Milan. Then admits it was an accident

Christian Pulisic scored direct from a corner kick to to set AC Milan on the way to its first victory in this season’s Champions League

Sports - ABC News - October 22

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