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In Japan, an Iceless Lake and an Absent God Sound an Ancient Warning
For centuries, residents in central Japan have chronicled a mysterious natural phenomenon in winter. They see its disappearance as a bad omen.The New York Times - 1d -
In Japan, an Iceless Lake and an Absent God Sound an Ancient Warning
For centuries, residents in central Japan have chronicled a mysterious natural phenomenon in winter. They see its disappearance as a bad omen.The New York Times - 1d -
In Japan, an Iceless Lake and an Absent God Sound an Ancient Warning
For centuries, residents in central Japan have chronicled a mysterious natural phenomenon in winter. They see its disappearance as a bad omen.The New York Times - 13h -
Deadly storms and tornadoes leave damage across several states
Several states throughout the U.S. were left with damages after deadly storms and tornadoes destroyed multiple homes and buildings.NBC News - Mar. 16 -
Yoshinobu Yamamoto is thrilled to go home to Japan wearing Dodger blue
Yoshinobu Yamamoto will take the mound in his native Japan on Tuesday as part of the MLB season opener between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs.NBC News - Mar. 17 -
After Colorado Wildfires, Two Families Saw Different Insurance Outcomes
Two neighboring families lost their houses in a Colorado wildfire. One was reimbursed for the contents of their home within seven weeks, and the other is still fighting.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
Shohei Ohtani's home run in Japan should have been called a double
This shouldn't have been declared a home run after review.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
Parts of L.A. Urged to Evacuate as ‘Widespread’ Rain and Snow Hit California
A storm soaking the state on Wednesday and Thursday is bringing new danger to the area hit by wildfires earlier this year.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
Plane Fire at Denver Airport Forces Passengers to Evacuate Onto Wing
The flight had been diverted to the airport after experiencing “engine vibrations,” the authorities said. Six passengers were taken to a hospital for evaluation.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
South Korea is in an uphill battle to contain massive wildfires as the death toll rises to 26
South Korean authorities struggled Thursday to contain the country’s worst-ever wildfires, which have killed 26 people and forced at least 37,000 others to flee.NBC News - 2d -
Lloyd’s of London expects $2.3bn losses from California wildfires
Insurance market says fine art losses were limited because rich residents took such possessions with them. Lloyd’s of London expects losses of $2.3bn (£1.78bn) from the California wildfires that ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
South Carolina woman arrested in connection with Myrtle Beach wildfire
A woman accused of igniting a more than 2,000 acre wildfire last week in South Carolina, threatening the lives and homes of hundreds, has been arrested and charged, officials said on Friday.NBC News - Mar. 8 -
Wildfires rage on in North and South Carolina as more firefighters arrive
Hundreds of people asked to leave their homes amid states of emergency and out-of-state responders battling blazes. Wildfires continued to rage in North and South Carolina on Thursday, leading to ...The Guardian - 1d -
Wildfires rage on in North and South Carolina as more firefighters arrive
Hundreds of people asked to leave their homes amid states of emergency and out-of-state responders battling blazes. At least a half-dozen large wildfires continued to burn in the Blue Ridge ...The Guardian - 1d -
KB Home unveils its first 'fire-resilient' community in Southern California
Just months after raging wildfires destroyed thousands of homes in the Los Angeles area, California-based KB Home is unveiling what it calls its first “wildfire-resilient” community.NBC News - 1d -
KB Home unveils its first 'fire-resilient' community in Southern California
Just months after raging wildfires destroyed thousands of homes in the Los Angeles area, California-based KB Home is unveiling what it calls its first “wildfire-resilient” community.NBC News - 1d -
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani talks return to Japan, impact on kids
L.A. Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani spoke in a rare interview about playing in front of a home crowd in Japan and what he's focused on personally this upcoming season.CBS News - Mar. 17 -
Ohtani hits long home run in return to Japan
In an exhibition game against the Yomiuri Giants, Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani belted a long two-run homer to right field in the third inning in his return to the Tokyo Dome.ESPN - Mar. 15 -
Rintaro Sasaki, aka Japan's home run king, absolutely crushed his first college home run
Buh-Bye: Rintaro Sasaki completely crushes his first college home run at Stanford.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Your Home Is Vulnerable to Extreme Weather. Here’s How to Protect It.
Here are some tips on how to defend your home against floodwaters, dangerous winds and wildfires.The New York Times - Mar. 19 -
South Korea fires: 18 dead as acting president speaks of ‘unprecedented damage’
A 1,300-year-old Buddhist temple is among buildings destroyed after dry and windy weather saw mostly contained blazes spread again. Wind-driven wildfires that were among South Korea’s worst ever ...The Guardian - 3d -
Japan to Send Trade Minister to the U.S. Amid Tariff Tensions
The minister, Yoji Muto, is expected to negotiate with U.S. officials ahead of global tariffs that could damage Japanese businesses, including automotive giants.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
Baseball stars come home as the MLB's season opener captivates Japan
Major League Baseball’s regular season kicked off on Tuesday with an opening pitch thrown from halfway around the world.NBC News - Mar. 18 -
A 10-year-old boy in Tokyo ended up with Shohei Ohtani's first home run of the season
Sota Fujimori is the luckiest 10-year-old in Japan.NBC News - Mar. 19 -
A 10-year-old boy in Tokyo ended up with Shohei Ohtani's first home run of the season
Sota Fujimori is the luckiest 10-year-old in JapanABC News - Mar. 19 -
On Dodgers' Japan trip, Shohei Ohtani is everywhere and nowhere
The star is omnipresent in ads across his home country, but fan fervor keeps the real Ohtani out of sight.ESPN - Mar. 20 -
Robots build full-scale 3D-printed homes in 24 hours
California company "Azure Printed Homes" wants its 3D printing technology to help speed up the wildfire recovery efforts in the Los Angeles area. Its robots can print full-scale homes in 24 hours. ...CBS News - Mar. 8 -
CENTCOM forces kill ISIS' chief of global operations in precision airstrike
A U.S. airstrike in western Iraq on Thursday killed the ISIS’ chief of global operations who also served as ISIS’ second in command, known as “Abu Khadijah."ABC News - Mar. 15 -
‘They tricked us’: migrants who braved the Darién Gap forced home by Trump deal
Under a $6m US deal, hundreds of migrants from Colombia and Ecuador were deported back to their home countries. Outside the Lajas Blancas migrant camp in southern Panama , wooden shops are boarded ...The Guardian - 3d -
Major chemical incident stood down, say police
Sussex Police says most of the people evacuated in St Leonards have returned to their homes.BBC News - 6d -
Syrians describe terror as Alawite families killed in their homes
Witnesses said the situation stabilised when security forces arrived following the violence.BBC News - Mar. 9 -
At least 40 killed in storm system that spawned tornadoes and fanned wildfires across U.S.
A series of violent and deadly tornadoes killed at least 40 people across the U.S. this weekend. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes reports on the damage from Alabama and CBS News Philadelphia ...CBS News - Mar. 17 -
The 'giant mega-shed' that has left neighbours in tears
Residents say the 'megashed' towers over their homes, dominating the skyline and blocking the sun.BBC News - Mar. 17 -
Air Force intercepts aircraft flying in a restricted zone near Mar-a-Lago
Air Force fighter jets on Sunday intercepted a civilian aircraft flying in the temporarily restricted airspace near President Donald Trump’s Florida home, bringing the number of violations to more ...ABC News - Mar. 9 -
Israel orders expansion of ground operation in Gaza, seizure of more territory
The Israel Defense Forces have been instructed to seize more territory in Gaza -- while evacuating Palestinians -- as it expands its ground operation.ABC News - Mar. 21 -
A 10-year-old boy in Tokyo ended up with Shohei Ohtani's first home run of the season
Sota Fujimori is the luckiest 10-year-old in Japan. Sitting in right-center field on Wednesday night at the Tokyo Dome, he watched Shohei Ohtani's home run in the fifth inning fall off the hands ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
WHL First-Round Preview: Home-ice advantage takes on different meaning for Spokane Chiefs vs Vancouver
Mar. 27—The Spokane Chiefs start a Western Hockey League Western Conference best-of-seven first-round playoff series against the Vancouver Giants on Friday in Vancouver. The Chiefs haven't won a ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
WHL First-Round Preview: Home-ice advantage takes on different meaning for Spokane Chiefs vs Vancouver
Mar. 27—The Spokane Chiefs start a Western Hockey League Western Conference best-of-seven first-round playoff series against the Vancouver Giants on Friday in Vancouver. The Chiefs haven't won a ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
JJ Redick on how important home-court advantage is to him
After three wins in a row, the Lakers once again have a real shot at ending the regular season with the second seed in the Western Conference.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20