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Fresh fin whale meat is auctioned for the first time in decades in Japan
Meat from fin whales caught for the first time in nearly 50 years off Japan’s northern coast has fetched up to more than $1,300 per kilogram at auction, as officials try to keep the struggling ...ABC News - 36m -
Designer Babies Are Teenagers Now—and Some of Them Need Therapy Because of It
“People don’t always realize they are creating a human being and not a piece of furniture.”Wired - 1d -
Japan's Nissan reshuffles management to fix its money-losing business
Embattled Japanese automaker Nissan has tapped Jeremie Papin as its chief financial officer in a major management reshuffle billed as key to a turnaroundABC News - 9h -
In Japan, Designers Fit Big Ideas Into Tiny Homes
Some newer houses around the country are barely wider than a common family car.The New York Times - 19h -
Designer John Galliano leaves Maison Margiela after 10 years
The 64-year-old joined the company in 2014 and has overseen a significant boost in sales.BBC News - 20h -
Original Sonic Movie Design Resurrected For Ugly Sweater That You Can Win
In a bid to drum up excitement for the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie, Paramount Pictures is resurrecting the original, ill-fated Sonic design for an ugly sweater that you can potentially ...GameSpot - 22h -
Bain launches $4.3bn counterbid against KKR for Japan’s Fuji Soft
Takeover battle between private equity firms could trigger wave of aggressive dealmaking in TokyoFinancial Times - 1d -
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Met Museum Unveils Design for New Modern Wing
The architect Frida Escobedo has drawn on her Mexican heritage in reimagining the galleries for Modern and contemporary art.The New York Times - 1d -
Russian lawmakers advance a bill removing the terrorist designation for the Taliban
The lower house of Russia's parliament has given initial approval to a long-discussed bill that would clear the way for Moscow to remove the Taliban’s designation as a terrorist groupABC News - 1d -
Designer Brands Cuts 2024 Outlook
Designer Brands said its sales fell in the third quarter and cut its outlook for the year as unfavorable weather and economic uncertainty reduced consumer spending. Shares fell premarket.The Wall Street Journal - 2d -
Ohtani 'unlikely' to pitch in Dodgers' Japan series
Shohei Ohtani is expected to be ready to hit when the Dodgers open their season in Japan next March, but it's "very unlikely" he will also pitch in those games, manager Dave Roberts said.ESPN - 2d -
Dodgers expect Shohei Ohtani to be ready to hit for opener in Japan, but not be on the mound
Shohei Ohtani is expected to be ready to hit when the reigning World Series champions open their season in Japan against the Chicago Cubs in March but is doubtful to pitchABC News - 2d -
Biden designates national monument at site of notorious Native American boarding school
President Biden on Monday formally designated the former site of a notorious boarding school for Native American children as a national monument, issuing a formal apology for the practice of ...The Hill - 2d -
BP moves offshore wind business into joint venture with Japan’s Jera
British major is pulling back from renewables to refocus on oil and gasFinancial Times - 3d -
The Best Ad, Tech Product, Design, and Comeback of the Year
An admittedly incomplete and selective look at the best of 2024, from the writers and editors of ‘Fast Company’ and ‘Inc.’Inc. - 3d -
Lord of the ringtones: Nokia celebrates pop-culture status by opening design archive
The mobile phones we loved then lost are honoured by an online archive which reveals history of bestselling brand. “Everyone remembers their first Nokia,” says Mark Mason, who joined the telecoms ...The Guardian - 4d -
Architects design community solutions for combatting climate disaster
Better social infrastructure can foster resilience in densely-populated urban environmentsFinancial Times - 5d -
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How a makeup designer meticulously created those eye-popping looks for 'The Substance'
Prosthetic makeup designer Pierre Olivier Persin employed a series of techniques to create those eye-popping looks seen in 'The Substance.' Key to it all: properly blending materials.Los Angeles Times - 6d -
Canva Revolutionized Graphic Design. Will It Survive the Age of AI?
Generative AI could have been an existential threat for Canva, which made billions by making graphic design quick and easy. But for CEO Melanie Perkins, it’s simply making the world more visual.Wired - 6d -
Pearls Have Acquired a New Luster Among Young Designers
The recent “renaissance” of the classic gem has driven up demand as well as prices.The New York Times - 6d -
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Sake: Japan’s ‘divine gift’ given special status by Unesco
Rice wine enshrined as part of ‘cultural heritage of humanity’ . Sake is perhaps more Japanese than the world-famous sushi. It’s brewed in centuries-old mountaintop warehouses, savoured in the ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
Japan's famous sake joins UNESCO's cultural heritage list
Sake is perhaps even more Japanese than the world-famous sushiABC News - Dec. 4 -
US dealmaker Lichtenstein considers return to a less hostile Japan
Financier sparked backlash with takeover attempts but country has become more receptive to foreign fundsFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
South Korea’s Martial Law Turmoil Threatens Pacific Alliance With U.S. and Japan
Donald J. Trump had been seen as the main risk factor for the partnership between Tokyo, Seoul and Washington. Then came martial law in South Korea.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Elite Sumo Wrestlers Will Compete in London, a Rarity Outside Japan
A five-day event in October will be the Japan Sumo Association’s first competition in Britain in more than three decades.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
London to host only second professional Sumo wrestling contest outside of Japan
Royal Albert Hall will host five-day event in October, after bringing in specialist soil and a strengthened stage the last time it was staged there. London will host only the second professional ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Japan’s audacious bid to become a semiconductor superpower
The government is backing a start-up that aims to upend the economics and geography of the microchip industry. Does it have a chance of success?Financial Times - Dec. 4 -
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Designer Cortney Novogratz shares festive DIY holiday card ideas for families
Designer and mom of seven Cortney Novogratz offers creative, easy-to-make holiday greeting card projects perfect for kids or family photo ideas to share with loved ones this season.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Japan dispatches a plane and navy ship after spotting a Russian submarine
Japan has dispatched a surveillance plane and a navy ship after spotting a Russian submarine off the coast of a southwestern island near TaiwanABC News - Dec. 3 -
Trump vows to block U.S. Steel's takeover by Japan's Nippon Steel
President-elect Donald Trump said he is "totally against" Japan's Nippon Steel buying U.S. Steel.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Design nerds are obsessed with Architectural Pottery. A new Pomona exhibition and book show why
The American Museum of Ceramic Art in Pomona showcases more than 200 examples of the original midcentury pottery that inspired a million knockoffs.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 3 -
Replica Harry Potter swords broke Japan weapons law
The Japanese police say the tip of the blade is sharp enough for it to be classified as an actual sword.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Replica Harry Potter swords recalled in Japan for breaking weapons law
Police said 86cm stainless steel blade – mounted on a wooden plaque and sold in the hundreds – contravened Japan’s firearms and sword control law. Full-size replica swords sold as souvenirs at a ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Design Within Reach Promo Codes: 25% Off
Save an extra 25% at checkout with Design Within Reach discount code, plus up to 60% off furniture with today’s top coupons.Wired - Dec. 2
