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The Guardian - World
Heatstroke alerts issued across Japan as heatwave leads to four deaths
Average number of heatstroke-related deaths each year has increased six fold since 1995. Japan’s meteorological agency has issued a heatstroke alert for 26 of the country’s 47 prefectures, urging people not to go outside unless absolutely ...Japan -
The New York Times - World
Israeli Air Base Is Linked to GPS ‘Spoofing’ Attacks
Misleading satellite signals have disrupted thousands of civilian flights. GPS, once considered navigation’s gold standard, is now vulnerable.Israel -
The Wall Street Journal - World
The Adults Who Book Vacations Based on…. Pokémon?
Boomers, honeymooners and celebrities are among travelers who pick destinations where they can ‘catch’ digital monsters. -
CBS News - Top stories
Dengue fever alert issued in Florida Keys
Health officials in the Florida Keys have issued a dengue fever alert after two cases were found to be locally contracted. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has warned of a heightened risk of infections in the U.S. More than 240 ...Florida -
The Hill - Politics
Biden administration issues postruling reminder on emergency abortions
The Biden administration is reminding hospitals and physicians they are legally required to perform emergency abortions to stabilize the health of a patient, in the wake of a Supreme Court ruling that allowed current law to remain in place for ...Joe Biden -
NBC News - Top stories
Boil water advisory issued for DC and Arlington County
A boil water advisory was issued Wednesday night for the entire District of Columbia and Arlington County. -
ESPN - Sports
Lynx's Collier sits with plantar fasciitis issue
Minnesota forward Napheesa Collier aggravated a plantar fasciitis condition in her left foot Thursday, coach Cheryl Reeve said, forcing the U.S. Olympian to miss the Lynx's 74-67 victory over Washington on Saturday, and there's no timetable for a ... -
BBC News - Top stories
Japan declares victory in 'war' on floppy disks
The use of the floppy disk, which was still used in some government agencies in Japan, has now been scrapped.Japan -
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The Wall Street Journal - World
Tempted by Japan's Booming Market? Be Like Warren Buffett
American investors who avoided a hit from the slumping yen have done much better.Japan -
The New York Times - Tech
Japan Finally Phases Out Floppy Disks
One of the world’s most technologically advanced nations has held on to some of the most outmoded devices.Japan -
The New York Times - Top stories
How the Yen’s Slide Is Undermining Japan’s Defense Buildup
Japan is struggling to fund plans that would significantly bolster its military readiness amid rising regional threats.Japan -
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ABC News - Top stories
Do US fast-food customers want plant-based meat?
Do Americans want plant-based options at fast-food restaurants -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Metal Prices Mixed; Gold Slips Slightly But Base Metals Rise
Base metals prices were higher while gold futures ticked lower but broadly holding ground, supported by rising jobless claims, which weighed on investor belief in a still-hot U.S. labor market, SP Angel said. -
VentureBeat - Tech
Blocklords unveils Dynasty companion app on Coinbase’s Base blockchain
Blocklords, a Web3 medieval grand strategy game, has launched Dynasty, a companion app on Coinbase’s Base blockchain. -
CBS News - Top stories
U.S. troops to leave Niger bases this weekend and in August after coup
Unlike the withdrawal from Afghanistan, Air Force Maj. Gen. Kenneth Ekman said the U.S. is not destroying equipment or facilities as it leaves. -
ESPN - Sports
Euro 2024 talking points: Ronaldo's role, best player and VAR issues
Euro 2024 has been full of surprises, so we asked our writers at the tournament what they have made of things now that we're into the quarterfinals. -
The New York Times - Top stories
U.K. Election 2024: What to Know About Candidates and Key Issues
The governing Conservative Party could be voted out of power for the first time in 14 years.United Kingdom -
GameSpot - Tech
The First Descendant Server Issues Are Ongoing Amid Its Big Launch
Nexus Games' new looter shooter, The First Descendant, has experienced quite a warm welcome following its release, nearing the top of Steam's most-played list shortly after launch. Unfortunately, The First Descendant's sudden popularity may be ... -
The Hill - Politics
Federal judge issues narrow pause on FTC noncompete ban
A federal judge on Wednesday granted a preliminary injunction on a nationwide ban on noncompete agreements issued this spring, calling into question its future in the face of opposition by prominent business groups. The Dallas-based tax firm Ryan ... -
The Hill - Politics
Why abortion isn’t the winning issue Democrats think it is in 2024
Biden’s party planned to run on “Dobbs and democracy,” but their pro-abortion push is losing steam.Abortion -
ABC News - Top stories
Evacuation orders issued for latest California wildfire amid scorching heat wave
The French Fire in Mariposa County has burned more than 840 acres since erupting Thursday and is 5% contained as of Friday morning, according to fire officials.California -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Ryan Garcia issues apology for racist rant, says rehab is next
Garcia issued an apology, with some qualifiers. -
The Guardian - World
France set up Spain semi but Mbappé and Griezmann issues remain
Saliba and Camavinga came out from the Portugal game with high marks but the midfield is still not working. By Luke Entwistle for Get French Football News. Once again Didier Deschamps made changes, once again they had a negligible effect, once ... -
ABC News - Sports
No. 1 Iga Swiatek loses in Wimbledon's third round to Yulia Putintseva of Kazakhstan
No. 1-ranked Iga Swiatek has lost in the third round of Wimbledon to Yulia Putintseva 3-6, 6-1, 6-2 -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
The Eagles might have turned their biggest weakness into a strength
Philadelphia's slide late last season correlated directly with poor pass defense. That shouldn't happen this year after the secondary's overhaul. -
The Guardian - World
Japan introduces enormous humanoid robot to maintain train lines
The 12-metre high machine has coke bottle eyes and a crude Wall-E-like head, as well as large arms that can be fitted with blades or paint brushes. It resembles an enormous, malevolent robot from 1980s sci-fi but West Japan Railway’s new humanoid ...Japan -
ABC News - World
Japan partners with Cambodia to share demining knowledge with Ukraine, other countries
Japan’s foreign minister has announced a joint project with Cambodia to share knowledge and technology on land mine removal with countries around the world, including UkraineUkraine -
Financial Times - World
The age of drone warfare is disrupting the defence industry
Rapidly evolving technology designed by smaller players is challenging the dominance of sluggish industry giants -
ABC News - World
Japan and the Philippines sign a defense pact in the face of shared alarm over China
Japan and the Philippines have signed a defense pact allowing Japanese forces to deploy in the Southeast Asian country for joint military exercises, including live-fire drillsChina -
Financial Times - World
Japan and Philippines deepen defence ties in response to China threat
Reciprocal access agreement will allow armed forces to train and conduct military exercises in each other’s countriesChina -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Japan's $1.5 Trillion Pension Whale to Trigger Waves in Stocks, Currencies
Many analysts say Tokyo is getting ready to redirect some of its stash of dollars back into yen assets—a decision that could ripple through global financial markets.Japan -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Shaikin: How Gawr Gura and VTubers could help Dodgers further tap into Japanese fan base
Is it possible the Dodgers could win over new fans in Japan by tapping into an activity which is wildly popular among Japanese teens?MLB -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Based on a simple look at recent history, Jared Goff might have a decent shot at MVP
The Lions should be a good team, and that matters to the MVP race. -
CNBC - Business
Wilmington to Corpus Christi: The 10 best places to buy a beach house based on average home prices, rental revenue and more
Realtor.com and AirDNA ranked the top 10 places in the U.S. based on several factors including median home prices and expected yields. -
MarketWatch - Business
Nio’s stock hit hard as E.U. to charge China-based EV makers sharply higher duties
Nio’s stock pulled back sharply Friday in the wake of the European Union’s decision to impose higher tariffs on electric vehicles imported from China. -
ABC News - Tech
Pongamia trees grow where citrus once flourished, offering renewable energy and plant-based protein
An ancient tree from India is now thriving in groves where citrus trees once flourished in Florida, and could help provide the nation with renewable energy -
NBC News - Top stories
Epoch Times, the conspiratorial pro-Trump news outlet, is looking to conquer Hollywood
In recent years, The Epoch Times has amassed a large audience as a publisher of right-wing news articles and peddler of baseless election conspiracies.Donald Trump -
ABC News - Health
Abortion measures could be on Arizona and Nebraska ballots after organizers submit signatures
Arizona and Nebraska organizers have turned in enough signatures to get abortion-related questions before their states' voters in NovemberAbortion