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Japan's ruling party loses its majority in blow to new PM

The prime minister announced a snap election despite voter apathy and low approval ratings.

3 underrated diving destinations to discover in southern Japan

World - Yahoo News - October 27

Japan's ruling coalition loses a majority in the lower house, creating political uncertainty

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s ruling coalition has lost a majority in the 465-seat lower house in a key parliamentary election Sunday

World - ABC News - October 27

Japan’s ruling party is certain to lose a majority in the lower house, broadcaster says

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s conservative ruling party braced for a blow to its comfortable majority in the lower house of parliament in Sunday’s elections.

Japan's Voters Punish Leadership of U.S. Security Ally

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba now faces a political battle to keep his job and continue on the path set by his predecessor.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 27

Japan Election: Governing Party Projected to Lose Majority

The Japanese electorate appeared to punish the Liberal Democrats, leaving it unclear whether the party would be forced to expand its coalition to stay in power.

World - The New York Times - October 27

Japan’s politics gets a rare dose of upheaval after snap election

PM Shigeru Ishiba took a political gamble - and it backfired, leaving him and his party weakened.

Japan’s PM vows to stay on after election debacle

Shigeru Ishiba has presided over a result that threatens to plunge country’s politics into paralysis

Business - Financial Times - October 28

The World Series Was Big in Japan. The TV Ratings Prove It.

Shohei Ohtani, the Dodgers’ superstar, drove massive interest for the World Series in Japan, where more than 15 million people watched each of the first two games.

World - The New York Times - October 31

How Japan's youngest CEO transformed Hello Kitty

As the cute character celebrates her 50th anniversary, the firm behind it is now a trillion yen business.

Japan's Prime Minister Skillfully Managed Trump

Shinzo Abe, then the prime minister of Japan, succeeded in making friends with Mr. Trump through golf, entertainment and appealing to his vanity.

World - The New York Times - November 7

Revisiting Eikoh Hosoe’s Otherworldly Images of Postwar Japan

Working with a group of talented collaborators, Eikoh Hosoe redefined what it meant to be a photographer.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 6

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.

Japan promises further aid package for Ukraine

World - Yahoo News - 3 days ago

Chiefs stay unbeaten after scrappy Super Bowl rematch

The Kansas City Chiefs are the only undefeated side left in the NFL after winning their Super Bowl rematch in San Francisco while the Minnesota Vikings suffered a first loss against the Detroit Lions.

Hollywood Bowl under pressure from boom in darts and mini-golf bars

Bowling alley group posts record revenue and lifts outlook despite UK slowdown due to growth of leisure activity venues

World - Financial Times - October 21

Todd Bowles says Bucs WR Chris Godwin dislocated his ankle

Bucs wide receiver Chris Godwin will be out indefinitely, probably for the season, after dislocating his ankle in Monday's loss to the Ravens.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 22

Texans add to defense, sign ex-Pro Bowl LB White

The Texans signed former Pro Bowl linebacker Devin White, who was released by the Eagles earlier this month.

Sports - ESPN - October 23

Deion Sanders Has Colorado Bowl-Eligible and Dreaming of So Much More

The Buffaloes haven’t won a bowl game in 20 years.

Sports - The New York Times - October 28

Deion Sanders takes Colorado to bowl eligibility for first time in eight years

In the grand scheme of things, it's not all that hard to become bowl eligible in today's NCAA.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 27

How the World Series Played a Role in a Critical Super Bowl Partnership

Jay-Z and his Roc Nation brand choose the halftime show performer. This year’s star, Kendrick Lamar, was just as important to the Dodgers’ run.

Sports - The New York Times - November 2

Is It Finally Time to Call the Detroit Lions the Super Bowl Favorites?

Without the star pass rusher Aidan Hutchinson, the Lions might need more help, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - November 4

NFL trade deadline winners and losers: While Chiefs and Lions bolster Super Bowl hopes, Cowboys sacrifice only their future

DeAndre Hopkins is already paying off for the Chiefs and the Lions and Commanders beefed up on defense. But what are the Cowboys and Steelers both made underwhelming additions.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 6