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A Record Number of States Are in Drought

Little rain has fallen since Hurricane Helene dropped huge amounts across the Southeast.

Science - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Dodgers to celebrate World Series victory with parade and stadium celebration

The Los Angeles Dodgers have celebrated their eighth World Series championship with a downtown parade and a stadium gathering featuring Shohei Ohtani and other star players

Sports - ABC News - November 1

The swift rise of AI celebrity endorsements

AI-generated images of celebrities endorsing political candidates are on the rise. Here's how to spot them.

Texas-Georgia, Zombieland celebration and more

Our college football experts touch on big SEC matchups, five surprises as we hit midseason and more.

Sports - ESPN - October 18

India celebrates Diwali, the festival of lights

A time for feasts, prayers and fireworks, Diwali is one of the most important festivals in India.

Ishiba’s election gamble: Japan’s PM fights to keep LDP on track

Reduced majority could impair the prime minister’s ability to tackle economic and demographic challenges

World - Financial Times - October 15

Japan 1-1 Australia: 2026 World Cup qualifier – as it happened

An admirable defensive performance earned the Socceroos a vital and unexpected point in a match of two own goals. The story so far . A reminder that the top two qualify automatically for the 2026 ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

Aging farmers face extreme temperatures as they struggle to maintain Japan's rice crop

In the remote village of Kamimomi in Japan’s western Okayama Prefecture, a small group of rice farmers began their most recent harvest in sweltering heat, two weeks sooner than usual

World - ABC News - October 17

Japan general election: what would it take for the ruling LDP party to be ousted?

Corruption scandals, an economic crisis and widespread leader dissatisfaction have dogged the party yet it remains in contention. All eyes are now on whether it will secure a majority. Bruised by ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Japan’s Inflation Slows for First Time Since April Ahead of BOJ

World - Yahoo News - October 18

Japan Union Group Calls for Continued Wage Growth of 5% or More

World - Yahoo News - October 18

Japan's ruling party headquarters is attacked with firebombs and suspect is arrested

Tokyo police say a man was arrested after throwing several firebombs into the headquarters of Japan’s ruling party in Tokyo, then crashing his car into the fencing of the prime minister’s residence

World - ABC News - October 19

KKR and Bain in all-out $4bn fight for Japan’s Fuji Soft

Private equity titans cause a stir in the country, with a rare battle over Japanese software company

Business - Financial Times - October 19

Man Arrested in Japan After Attack on Governing Party Headquarters

An assailant tried to breach security at the office of the new prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, the police in Tokyo said.

Business - The New York Times - October 19

Yen resumes decline on doubts over Japan interest rate rises

Currency sinks below ¥150 against US dollar for first time since August surge

World - Financial Times - October 19

Bad Polls for Japan’s Ruling Coalition May Cloud BOJ Rate Path

World - Yahoo News - October 21

Navy fires top commanders of ship repair facility in Japan

The Navy over the weekend fired both the commanding and executive officers of a U.S. naval ship repair facility in Yokosuka, Japan, citing "a loss of confidence in their ability to command," ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

Everybody mad at Japan’s new prime minister needs to relax

Knee-jerk criticism of Ishiba misses is that politicians in Japan, like any democracy, make campaign promises that change once they are faced with the realities of governing.

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Tokyo Metro rises 45% on debut in Japan’s biggest IPO since 2018

Underground railway network has raised $2.3bn in heavily oversubscribed listing

World - Financial Times - October 23

4 Can’t-Miss Towns in an Often Overlooked Corner of Japan

Kyushu, often passed over by international visitors, is rich in crafts, history and culture. Here are four destinations to consider.

World - The New York Times - October 23

Japan prepares to cheer on Ohtani and the Dodgers, and the country is dressing for the occasion

Television ratings in Japan have set records as the Los Angeles Dodgers and Shohei Ohtani have reached the World Series against the New York Yankees

Sports - ABC News - October 23

Japan makes tepid push on gender gap in politics as election nears

Even with a record fifth of all election candidates being women, political parties in Japan are struggling to address the country’s gender gap in politics.

Japan Mobility Show Bizweek 2024: Unveiling innovative solutions for the future of automotive

World - Yahoo News - October 23

Shiori Ito’s Searing Documentary ‘Black Box Diaries’ to Open in U.S.

“Black Box Diaries,” a documentary about Shiori Ito’s fight against Japan’s patriarchal justice system, opens on Friday in the United States.

World - The New York Times - October 24

Japan’s Own National Pastime: Watching Shohei Ohtani in the World Series

Those living in Japan say it’s hard to conceive of the popularity of the Dodgers superstar from an American perspective: “He has his own section of the news.”

Sports - The New York Times - October 26

Japan’s elder election: senior voters set to dominate snap poll

Demographics, surging prices and youth apathy in world’s oldest nation could weaken new PM Shigeru Ishiba

Business - Financial Times - October 25

Japan’s new PM in precarious position as country votes in tight election

Shigeru Ishiba may struggle to win majority, undermining his position as Liberal Democratic party leader. Citizens of Japan will be voting in the country’s tightest election in years on Sunday, ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

Japan plunged into political turmoil after voters punish ruling LDP

Coalition led by Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s Liberal Democratic party loses parliamentary majority

Business - Financial Times - October 28

'Outnumbered by puppets': Depopulated village in Japan crafts dolls for sense of life

With most of the population gone, residents of one village in Japan have come up with a novel plan to make it less lonely — replacing people with puppets.

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