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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 promises further aid package for Ukraine

World - Yahoo News - November 16

U.S. to face Japan, Australia in SheBelieves Cup

The United States women's national team will host Japan, Australia and Colombia in the 2025 SheBelieves Cup, the U.S. Soccer Federation said.

Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago

Japan urgently needs to plug its CFO deficit

Investors expect to deal with people fluent in shareholder-focused language

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Furbank and Curry return for England against Japan

Tom Curry and Sam Underhill – nicknamed the "Kamikaze Kids" by Eddie Jones – will start together in the back row for England against Jones’ Japan on Sunday.

England target complete performance against Japan

England are overwhelming favourites to beat Japan but Steve Borthwick will be under immense pressure if they fall short, writes Mantej Mann.

England hammer Japan to finish autumn on a high

England ended their five-match losing run with a nine-try hammering of Eddie Jones' Japan at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium.

Los Angeles D.A.’s Move in Menendez Brothers Case Comes Amid Tough Re-election Bid

The review of the high-profile murder case by George Gascón’s office began more than a year ago. But critics say the timing of the decision was political.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 25

Ceramic mugs, condiment bars and comfier seats are coming to more Starbucks stores, as new CEO looks to re-caffeinate sales

Starbucks Corp. on Wednesday said its latest quarterly results “do not reflect the strength of our brand,” and said it needed to make fundamental changes to bring back customers.

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

I’m a surgeon, and I’ve been refused re-entry to Gaza – we need a medical ceasefire now | Ali Elaydi

Doctors sign the hippocratic oath to do no harm, but how can we treat people without hospitals, staff and enough medicines?. On 1 July 2024, the European hospital in Gaza evacuated all patients and ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

If Trump is re-elected, a familiar face may lead the fight against wind: RFK Jr

Former allies have reacted with dismay to Kennedy’s alliance with Trump, who routinely mocks the climate crisis. Donald Trump has hurled insults at wind energy, calling it “bullshit” and ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

Stephen Curry injury update: Warriors star questionable vs. Wizards on Monday as return seems imminent

Curry has missed Golden State's last thee games

Sports - CBS Sports - November 4

Royals re-sign Michael Wacha: Kansas City agrees to three-year deal worth reported $51 million

Wacha signed a one-year deal with the Royals last offseason and then won 13 games

Sports - CBS Sports - November 3

Royals re-sign P Michael Wacha to 3-year, $51 million contract

Michael Wacha passed on free agency, agreeing to a three-year deal with the Royals.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 3

Moldova Re-Elects Pro-Western President in Vote That Pitted Europe Against Russia

The close election demonstrates the challenging path toward Western democracy for former Soviet states.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 4

Sen. Ted Cruz wins re-election, overcoming challenge from Democrat Colin Allred

GOP Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas is headed back to Washington after he turned back a challenge from Democratic Rep.

L.A. County district attorney, one of the most progressive in the country, loses re-election

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón, who ascended to office vowing sweeping reforms to the criminal justice system and then faced intense criticism over public safety issues, lost ...

Sen. Tammy Baldwin wins re-election in Wisconsin over Republican Eric Hovde

Sen. Tammy Baldwin fended off a challenge from Republican Eric Hovde on Tuesday, NBC News projects, winning a third six-year term in a critical battleground state.

Politics - NBC News - November 6

Patriots claim ex-Pro Bowl pass rusher after Ravens release, per report

Baltimore took a risk and got burned as a 2-7 New England squad scooped Yannick Ngakoue up off of waivers

Sports - CBS Sports - November 8

Why re-signing Teoscar Hernández will be among Dodgers' most important offseason decisions

As the Dodgers evaluate their plans for this winter, whether or not they retain Teoscar Hernández could be a key determinant to the entire offseason.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 7

Interest spikes in the feminist fringe '4B' movement after Trump's win

The election of President-Elect Donald Trump has triggered a surge of social media posts and internet search interest in South Korea’s fringe feminist “4B movement."

Trump to visit White House next week as thousands protest in New York and Washington – live

White House spokesperson says visit is scheduled for Wednesday; demonstration marches past Trump Tower in New York City. Russia’s foreign ministry sees no grounds for talking about resuming ...

World - The Guardian - November 10

After Trump re-election, UK will lead efforts to save Cop29, says Miliband

Energy secretary says Britain must work on vital alliances with other countries following victory of climate-denier Trump. The UK must ramp up its efforts on renewable energy to foster national ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

NYC Mayor Eric Adams requests earlier trial in order to 'fully participate' in re-election campaign

New York Mayor Eric Adams asked a judge Monday to set an earlier trial date in his federal corruption case next year, arguing the current date would impede his participation in his re-election ...

What did King Richard III sound like? State-of-the-art technology re-creates monarch's voice

State-of-the-art technology has helped to create an avatar of the voice and face of Britain's Richard III over 500 years after his death in battle.

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