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FirstFT: US oil output growth to slow despite Trump’s ‘drill, baby, drill’ plan
Also in today’s newsletter, OpenAI in talks to split and the Sackler family agrees $7.4bn opioid settlementFinancial Times - 6h -
MeToo Outrage Leaves Japanese Broadcaster Without a Single Advertiser
A popular TV host admitted trying to conceal a sexual assault complaint. This time, the reaction was swift and harsh, and aimed not only at him but also his employers.The New York Times - 3h -
FirstFT: US rates could remain on hold for the ‘foreseeable future’
Also in today’s newsletter: Davos gloom, and Trump warns Putin to reach Ukraine ‘deal’ soonFinancial Times - 1d -
FirstFT: Trump kicks off big infrastructure shifts with AI project and green rollbacks
Also in today’s newsletter, ByteDance’s $12bn AI plans, and Alex Soros has Lunch with the FTFinancial Times - 2d -
Ichiro Suzuki becomes first Japanese player elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame
CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner also make list Ichiro falls one vote short of unanimous selection Ichiro Suzuki became the first Japanese player chosen for baseball’s Hall of Fame, falling one vote ...The Guardian - 2d -
FirstFT: Trump renews tariff threats sending shockwaves through global markets
Also in today’s newsletter, Panama responds to Trump’s threat to take back the Panama Canal and Ray Dalio on UK’s ‘debt death spiral’Financial Times - 3d -
FirstFT: Trump prepares dozens of executive orders
Also in today’s newsletter, three Israeli hostages released and TikTok restores US accessFinancial Times - 4d -
Japanese star Sasaki says he's joining Dodgers
Roki Sasaki, the prized Japanese pitching prospect who has had scouts drooling over his potential since high school, has chosen the Los Angeles Dodgers as his major league team, he announced on ...ESPN - 6d -
Latest buzz on free agent Roki Sasaki: Japanese star chooses to sign with Dodgers
Here is the latest buzz surrounding Japanese free agent right-hander Roki Sasaki, who is expected to sign with an MLB team in January...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Japanese TV network to open independent probe into alleged sexual misconduct by host
Japan's Fuji Television said it will open an investigation into a high-profile sex scandal linked to one of the country's top celebritiesABC News - Jan. 17 -
FirstFT: US officials race to avert TikTok ban
Also in today’s newsletter, manufacturing surge boosts China’s economy and Mark Carney launches bid to become Canada’s PMFinancial Times - Jan. 17 -
How Roki Sasaki finalists can get a leg up in contract negotiations for Japanese ace
Sasaki has reportedly narrowed his suitors down to three teamsCBS Sports - Jan. 16 -
FirstFT: Netanyahu accuses Hamas of backtracking
Also in today’s newsletter, Biden warns of ‘oligarchy’ in America, and Wall Street banks make bumper profitsFinancial Times - Jan. 16 -
Shotaro Morii, 18-year-old 2-way player, bypasses Japanese baseball to sign with Athletics
Hoping to become a two-way player in Major League Baseball just like Shohei Ohtani, 18-year-old Shotaro Morii made the rare decision to bypass Japanese professional baseball entirely and agreed to ...ABC News - Jan. 15 -
FirstFT: Germany’s economy contracts for second straight year
Also in today’s newsletter, South Korea’s impeached president is arrested and powerful Wall Street dealmaker joins OpenAI boardFinancial Times - Jan. 15 -
SpaceX launches a pair of lunar landers for U.S. and Japanese companies
SpaceX launches a pair of lunar landers for U.S. and Japanese companiesABC News - Jan. 15 -
FirstFT: ‘Breakthrough’ raises hopes for Gaza ceasefire deal
Also in today’s newsletter, special counsel Jack Smith issues report on election interference, and Amazon plans AI ‘brain’ for AlexaFinancial Times - Jan. 14 -
MLB rumors: Latest Roki Sasaki news as finalists emerge after teams eliminated from chase for Japanese ace
Here are your hot stove rumors for Monday, Jan. 13CBS Sports - Jan. 13 -
The Chase for a Japanese Baseball Star Is ‘Absolutely Insane Right Now’
A chance to sign Roki Sasaki has some M.L.B. teams killing deals and seeking trades.The New York Times - Jan. 13 -
Tsunami advisory lifted after strong earthquake hits Japanese coast
The U.S. Geological Survey put the quake’s preliminary magnitude at 6.8.ABC News - Jan. 13 -
FirstFT: Dollar hits 2-year high as interest rate assumptions change
Also in today’s newsletter, China’s trade surplus reached a new record and the reinvention of El SalvadorFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
Lara Lee’s recipe for Japanese curry, bangers and mash
An unexpected comfort food combo for a chilly evening. I discovered only recently that I could combine my two great comfort food loves – Japanese curry and sausage and mash – into one epic dish. ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
FirstFT: The hottest year on record
Also in today’s newsletter, the resurrection of Andersen Consulting, and hiding savings from a significant otherFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
FirstFT: Elon Musk moves against Keir Starmer
Also in today’s newsletter, corporate borrowers rush to lock in loans and the growing interest in lunar spectrumFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
Japanese crime leader pleads guilty in U.S. to trafficking nuclear materials
The leader of a Japanese crime syndicate who was charged by U.S. authorities with trafficking nuclear materials from Myanmar pleaded guilty on Wednesday.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
Japanese yakuza leader pleads guilty to trafficking nuclear materials from Myanmar
US authorities charged Takeshi Ebisawa with conspiring to traffic nuclear materials from Myanmar for expected use by Iran in nuclear weapons. A member of the Japanese criminal underworld has ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
FirstFT: California declares state of emergency as wildfires rage
Also in today’s newsletter, Facebook ends third-party fact-checking, and analysts turn on Citi’s chief executiveFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
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U.S. Steel CEO appeals to Trump after Biden blocks deal with Japanese firm
President-elect Trump has also opposed Nippon Steel's $15 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel, which President Biden blocked last week.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Toyota is 'exploring rockets' with nearly $45 million investment in Japanese launch startup, chairman says
Toyota Motor is exploring the development and production of orbital rockets, Chair CEO Akio Toyoda said Monday.CNBC - Jan. 7 -
FirstFT: US corporate bankruptcies hit 14-year high
Also in today’s newsletter, Trump reiterates ambition to buy Greenland and Wall Street’s top regulator steps downFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
Japanese steelmaker vows not to give up on buying U.S. Steel
Japan’s largest steelmaker said that it would not give up trying to purchase U.S. Steel even after President Joe Biden blocked the $15 billion bid last week.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
This Japanese man earned $80,000 a year from 'doing nothing'
When Shoji Morimoto was fired from his job, his superior criticized him for "not doing anything." Since then, Morimoto has spun a career out of "doing nothing."CNBC - Jan. 7 -
FirstFT: Private equity to lobby Trump as industry seeks to tap retirement funds
Also in today’s newsletter, China’s equity markets extend poor start to the year and accountancy’s Gen Z problemFinancial Times - Jan. 6 -
Japanese woman who was the world’s oldest person at 116 has died
TOKYO — Tomiko Itooka, a Japanese woman who was the world’s oldest person according to Guinness World Records, has died, an Ashiya city official said Saturday.NBC News - Jan. 4 -
Japanese woman who was the world's oldest person at 116 has died
Tomiko Itooka, a Japanese woman who was the world’s oldest person according to Guinness World Records, has diedABC News - Jan. 4 -
Brown hails Biden decision to block Japanese takeover of US Steel
Outgoing Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) on Friday hailed President Biden’s decision to block the takeover of U.S. Steel by Japan’s Nippon Steel, a deal that was valued at $14 billion. “The deal was ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
FirstFT: China’s central bank prepares for historic monetary policy shift
Also in today’s newsletter, cold winter snap stokes US heating prices and a shake-up at the top of MetaFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
FirstFT: Trump’s protectionist policies will hurt global growth, economists warn
Also in today’s newsletter, ‘terrorism’ in New Orleans and the business trends to watch in 2025Financial Times - Jan. 2