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USWNT loses to Japan in 1st defeat of Hayes era

Japan beat the United States 2-1 at the SheBelieves Cup in San Diego on Wednesday to end the Americans' streak of five straight trophies at the annual tournament and hand manager Emma Hayes her ...

ESPN - 3h

Bettman to announce 1st-round picks for 1st time

On Saturday, the NHL formally announced the draft will take place June 27-28 at L.A. Live's Peacock Theatre, confirming a report from ESPN's Greg Wyshynski in December, and commissioner Gary ...

ESPN - 4d

Japan to court Tesla on Nissan investment

Former prime minister and ex-Tesla board member plan to approach Elon Musk to support struggling carmaker

Financial Times - 6d

Earth’s 1st Asteroid Mining Prospector Heads to the Launchpad

The dream of mining metals in deep space crashed and burned in the 2010s. AstroForge’s Odin mission to survey a potentially metallic asteroid is packed and ready to lift off.

The New York Times - 4d

Japan’s births fell to record low in 2024

The number of babies born in Japan fell to a record low of 720,988 in 2024 for a ninth consecutive year of decline, the health ministry said Thursday.

NBC News - 11h

Japan births fall to lowest in 125 years

Number of babies born declines 5% despite efforts to boost fertility rate

Financial Times - 12h

Macario nets 1st USWNT goal in 3 years in win

Catarina Macario and Ally Sentnor each scored as the United States beat Colombia 2-0 in its opening game of the SheBelieves Cup on Thursday.

ESPN - 6d

WATCH: 1st successful open heart surgery performed during birth

"GMA" shares an exclusive story for American Heart Month about a groundbreaking procedure that involves open heart surgery on a baby while he was being born.

ABC News - 6d

Soto slams 426-foot HR in 1st at-bat with Mets

Juan Soto homered in his first spring training at-bat for his new team, hitting a solo shot to left-center field in the first inning for the Mets in their 6-2 win over the Astros on Saturday.

ESPN - 4d

Texas tops women's poll for 1st time in 21 years

For the first time in 21 years, the Texas Longhorns are No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 women's basketball poll, following Notre Dame's double OT loss to NC State.

ESPN - 2d

How much was generated in 1st month of NYC congestion pricing

From Jan. 5, the first day of the program, to Jan. 31, tolls from the congestion pricing program generated $48.66 million, according to the MTA.

ABC News - 2d

North Korea allows a group of international travelers for the 1st time in years

A small group of foreign tourists has visited North Korea in the past week

ABC News - 1d

Key takeaways from Trump's 1st Cabinet meeting -- with Elon Musk

President Donald Trump hheld the first Cabinet meeting of his second term on Wednesday. In attendance was Elon Musk.

ABC News - 23h

North Korea opens to a group of international travelers for the 1st time in years

A small group of foreign tourists has visited North Korea in the past week, making them the first international travelers to enter the country in five years except for a group of Russian tourists ...

NBC News - 14h

IOC finds Olympic sponsor in China through 2032 to replace Panasonic of Japan

The International Olympic Committee has found a sponsor in China to replace long-term commercial partner Panasonic from Japan

ABC News - Feb. 20

Woeful Matildas thrashed by Japan in SheBelieves Cup opener in Houston

First-half brace by Mina Tanaka helps Asia’s top team to 4-0 win Australia register just one shot on goal over course of 90 minutes If there was a moment during this capitulation to Japan that ...

The Guardian - 6d

Japan warns over threat from China’s chip material export controls

Officials and executives say gallium rules will upset supply chains for chips and vehicle batteries

Financial Times - 6d

‘You know what? They quit!’ Resigning by proxy and the crisis of corporate Japan

Agencies that help dissatisfied employees make a clean break are putting pressure on companies and exposing a demographic problem

Financial Times - 5d

Buffett says Berkshire will continue to increase investment in Japan trading houses

Buffett said Berkshire will moderately increase its ownership in the five Japanese trading houses over time.

CNBC - 5d

Japan's emperor marks 65th birthday with a call to keep telling the tragedy of WWII

Japan’s Emperor Naruhito, marking his 65th birthday, stressed the importance to keep telling the tragedy of the World War II to younger generations, pledging to contribute to the effort to promote ...

ABC News - 4d

2025 SheBelieves Cup: How to watch the USWNT vs. Japan game tonight

Do you believe in the USWNT? The 2025 SheBelieves Cup kicks off this Thursday.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Japan's ANA to purchase mega-order of 77 new jets

Yahoo News - 1d

Steak mousse and a vibrating sofa: Japan shows the way for baby boomers

The practical impact of mass ageing has suddenly become more dramatic and potent

Financial Times - 14h

3 observations after Sixers get smoked by Celtics in 1st game after break

The Sixers fell to a 124-104 loss to the Celtics on Thursday night in their first game after the All-Star break.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Richardson scores 21 and No. 14 Michigan State tops No. 12 Michigan 75-62 for 1st place in Big Ten

The Spartans (22-5, 13-3) have surged atop the highly competitive conference with their third straight win.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Juan Soto hits homer to deep center field in 1st spring training at-bat with Mets

Soto followed that up with a run-scoring fielder's choice in the second inning.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

NFL Draft odds: Miami QB Cam Ward holding steady as the 1st overall pick favorite

Can anyone surpass Cam Ward to be the 1st pick of the NFL Draft?

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Luka Dončić gets 1st Lakers triple-double, victory against former team

The highly anticipated showdown between the Lakers and Mavericks sizzled down the stretch, with Dončić celebrating his first career win over Dallas.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Empoli beats Juventus on penalties to reach Cup semifinals for 1st time despite Thuram stunner

Empoli has reached the Italian Cup semifinals for the first time in its history as it surprisingly knocked out holder Juventus on penalties

ABC News - 21h

Japan's inflation rate climbs to a 2-year high of 4% in January, supporting rate hike calls from BOJ members

Core inflation — which excludes prices of fresh food — rose to 3.2% from 3% in the prior month and beat economists' expectations of 3.1%, according to a Reuters poll.

CNBC - 6d

Japan, Philippines agree to deepen defense ties due to mutual alarm over China

Japan and the Philippines have agreed to further deepen their defense collaborations and start talks on an arrangement to protect shared military information in the face of mutual alarm over ...

ABC News - 3d

USWNT are perfect through two matches, flexing depth at SheBelieves Cup ahead of title showdown with Japan

The USWNT sit in second place behind Japan with one game remaining in SheBelieves Cup

CBS Sports - 2d

Where to watch USA soccer vs. Japan, USWNT scenarios: Live stream SheBelieves Cup, odds, pick, prediction

The USWNT face Japan with a trophy on the line

CBS Sports - 1d

USWNT prepare for SheBelieves Cup 'final' vs. Japan; Manchester City, Tottenham battle in key clash

Here's what to know from the world of soccer on Wednesday