Tiny grain of nuclear fuel pulled from ruined Japanese nuclear plant in a step toward cleanup

After Israel’s Strike at a Hospital Near Beirut, Search Teams Comb the Ruin

As search teams combed the ruins of residential buildings across from Rafik Hariri University Hospital just south of Lebanon’s capital, locals listened for signs of their loved ones in the wreckage.

World - The New York Times - October 22

Israel strikes Lebanon's Tyre, close to site of ancient Roman ruins

Videos showed clouds of smoke rising from a central area near a Unesco-listed archaeological site.

Fields aflame and a ruined school: the Ian Parry photojournalism grant 2024 – in pictures

A look at the work of the recipients of the 2024 Ian Parry photojournalism grant (IPPG), which supports young and emerging photographers. This year’s winner is Iva Sidash, from Ukraine. Ximena ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Vanderbilt, the SEC's happiest team, is gleefully ruining seasons across the South

With a 12-team playoff, there are more opportunities on the table. There are also more chances for teams like Vandy to end hopes and dreams of playing in that playoff.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - Yesterday

Growing concerns about cleanup and misinformation more than two weeks after Helene

Officials say misinformation is complicating cleanup and recovery efforts in western North Carolina, more than two weeks after Hurricane Helene swept through the region. Some residents complain ...

Killing of Japanese Boy Leaves Chinese Asking: Is This My Country?

Angry at what they view as China’s state-led xenophobia, taught in schools and prevalent online, some people are taking action, even at personal risk.

Business - The New York Times - October 14

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

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