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Can a fluffy robot really replace a cat or dog? My weird, emotional week with an AI pet
Casio says Moflin can develop its own personality and build a rapport with its owner – and it doesn’t need food, exercise or a litter tray. But is it essentially comforting or alienating?. It looks ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
Harold W. Sims Jr., Whose Museum Honored the House Cat, Dies at 89
He displayed some 10,000 cat-themed artifacts at the American Museum of the House Cat in North Carolina, which welcomed several thousand people a year.Business - The New York Times - 4 hours ago -
Whales ‘relentlessly pestered’: tourism boom sparks new rules in French Polynesia
Caps on the number of boats allowed to approach whales among measures to be introduced while experts say restrictions don’t go far enough. Lisette Muratore swam with humpback whales for the first ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
How Arm could be the unexpected winner of the AI investment boom
Shares in the British chip designer, which is controlled by SoftBank, have trebled in price over the past year. But its ambitions go much furtherBusiness - Financial Times - October 30 -
Prada continues to defy luxury slowdown as Miu Miu sales boom
Italian group bucks gloom but warns that conditions in Asia are becoming ‘more challenging’Business - Financial Times - October 30 -
Recent whale deaths highlight risks from Antarctica's booming krill fishery
The Associated Press has learned that two humpback whales were found dead and another seriously injured this year in huge nets used to collect krill for fishmeal and human dietary supplements near ...Tech - ABC News - October 30 -
Microsoft Cloud revenue rises on AI boom but softer outlook weighs on shares
Warnings of slowing Azure growth and rising data centre costs damp initial optimism on tech giant’s quarterly earningsBusiness - Financial Times - October 31 -
Central banks need escape route from cycle of boom and bust
We should debate excessive policy easing and the neglect of credit and debt developmentsWorld - Financial Times - November 1 -
As data center industry booms, an English village becomes a battleground
The English village of Abbots Langley has become a flashpoint in a British battle over data centersTech - ABC News - November 2 -
The next U.S. president could inherit a booming economy. That's a daunting challenge.
Vice President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump both made the economy a focus of their campaign platforms since voters rank it a top priority.Business - CNBC - November 2 -
Foreign investors fear India’s stock market boom may be over
International investors pull out more than $10bn from Indian stocks as indices record largest fall since March 2020Business - Financial Times - November 4 -
How Samsung fell behind in the AI boom leading to a $126 billion wipeout
Samsung Electronics has fallen behind long-time rival SK Hynix in the area of high-bandwith memory.Business - CNBC - November 8 -
China’s cleantech boom fuels its confidence on the climate stage
Green energy success is helping Beijing push back against western political pressureWorld - Financial Times - November 11 -
Trump energy allies anticipate boom times for oil, gas, mining
Former President Trump’s election victory has sent a jolt of enthusiasm through the fossil fuel and mining industries as they anticipate a favorable regulatory environment under his incoming ...Politics - The Hill - November 12 -
As Skiplagged’s Hidden-City Flight Business Booms, Airlines Fume
Entrepreneur Aktarer Zaman built his business finding customers direct flights for far lower prices on layover itineraries. Carriers are not pleased.Business - Inc. - November 13 -
‘I’m just here for the selfie’: the mirror reflecting Rome’s TikTok visitor boom
Thousands flock to Chiesa di Sant’Ignazio di Loyola and other former hidden gems just for photo ops. There are two entrances for visitors to Chiesa di Sant’Ignazio di Loyola, a prominent ...World - The Guardian - November 15 -
AI Investments Are Booming, but Venture-Firm Profits Are at a Historic Low
Investors hope the Trump administration will make tech acquisition deals easier.Tech - The Wall Street Journal - 5 days ago -
SpaceX Starship’s Sonic Boom Creates Risk of Structural Damage, Test Finds
An independent researcher found that noise recorded miles away from the site of a recent test flight was equal to standing 200 feet from a Boeing 747 during takeoff.Business - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
4 Lessons Your Brand Can Learn From the Taylor Swift Boom
Some businesses got a revenue boost of up to 600 percent when the Eras Tour came to town. Here’s how your brand can benefit from similar event-related strategies.Business - Inc. - 3 days ago -
Nvidia's Sales Soar as AI Spending Boom Barrels Ahead
The AI chip giant gave a strong outlook, pointing to healthy demand for next-generation chips.Business - The Wall Street Journal - 2 days ago -
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.Top stories - NBC News - October 29 -
Japanese lift maker Fujitec explores sale to private equity
Talks with multiple groups including Sweden’s EQT have taken place in recent monthsWorld - 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 -
Meet the Next Japanese Superstar Set to Create a Bidding War in M.L.B.
Every team should be interested in Roki Sasaki. Only some teams will have the money to sign a star of his caliber, a columnist for The Athletic writes.Sports - The New York Times - November 7 -
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 balloonedWorld - ABC News - November 7 -
Japanese ace Rōki Sasaki to become available to MLB teams this winter
Japanese star to be posted to Major League Baseball Sasaki, 23, helped Japan win World Baseball Classic Japanese ace Rōki Sasaki will be available to Major League Baseball teams this offseason.. ...World - The Guardian - November 9 -
Japanese ace Roki Sasaki to become available to MLB teams this offseason
Japanese ace Roki Sasaki will be available to Major League Baseball teams this offseasonSports - ABC News - November 9 -
Roki Sasaki, the Coveted Japanese Ace, Will Be Available to M.L.B. Teams
The 23-year-old right-hander will be considered an international amateur in M.L.B.’s system.Sports - The New York Times - November 10 -
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 uncertaintyWorld - Financial Times - November 11 -
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.Top stories - BBC News - November 11 -
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 - November 13 -
Curbs on long hours spur Japanese companies to tackle productivity
The government’s campaign against overwork could have far-reaching consequences for businesses and consumersWorld - Financial Times - November 14 -
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Japanese Princess Yuriko, wartime Emperor Hirohito's sister-in-law, dies at 101
Japanese Princess Yuriko, the wife of wartime Emperor Hirohito’s brother and the oldest member of the imperial family, has died after her health deteriorated recentlyWorld - ABC News - November 15
