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The New York Stock Exchange is launching an exchange in Texas
The NYSE Chicago will reincorporate in Texas and be renamed NYSE Texas.CNBC - Feb. 12 -
Trump launches plan to target countries with new tariffs
The US president ordered his staff to develop a response to countries with trade policies he says are unfair.BBC News - 5d -
Wendy's to launch new Frosty flavor next week
Rumors that the fast-food chain Wendy's would create a new Frosty flavor went viral last month. CBS Saturday Morning can confirm that a new frozen treat is on its way. Here's the behind-the-scenes ...CBS News - 4d -
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How Dirty Is That AI? Salesforce Launches a New Tool to Show You
The AI Energy Score attempts to quantify the environmental harm of AI models. Here’s how to use it.Inc. - Feb. 10 -
Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland launches New Mexico governor campaign
Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland is running for governor of New Mexico, looking to be the first Native American woman to be elected governor of a state.NBC News - Feb. 11 -
Federal Workers Launch New Lawsuit to Fight DOGE’s Data Access
The Electronic Frontier Foundation filed the complaint on behalf of US federal workers, arguing that DOGE’s data access is illegal and should be cut off.Wired - Feb. 11 -
Hell Is Us Gets Grim New Trailer At State Of Play, Launching In September
Hell is Us is a dark, melee-focused combat game set in a war-torn country, featuring tons of monsters and tough combat, and it's launching on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on September 4. While the ...GameSpot - 6d -
Major test case for new geothermal technology launches in small German town
Residents in the German town of Geretsried have long wanted to run their buildings with clean heat and electricity from geothermal energy rather than fossil fuelsABC News - 3d -
Japan adopts new carbon reduction targets, energy plan to boost nuclear and renewables by 2040
Japan’s government adopted new decarbonization targets aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more than 70% from 2013 levels over the next 15 years, approving a renewed energy plan to help ...ABC News - 1d -
"Call Her Daddy" host Alex Cooper on podcast, launching two new channels with SiriusXM
Alex Cooper, host of the hit podcast "Call Her Daddy" is the most listened to female podcaster in the world and she's continuing to expand her media empire. Last year she signed a deal with ...CBS News - Feb. 11 -
Disneyland visitor launches class-action suit over new, stricter disability passes
A San Diego resident filed a class-action complaint claiming Disney is in violation of state law because its Disability Access Service pass excludes some disabled guests.Los Angeles Times - 6d -
Texas Stock Exchange? Why the NYSE Will Launch a New Venture in the Lone Star State
The exchange is backed by BlackRock and Charles Schwab and is targeting a 2026 launch.Inc. - 6d -
A First-Timer’s Guide to Skiing in Japan
Don’t expect raucous party scenes or over-the-top après-ski. In Japan, it’s all about the snow. Here’s a primer on where to go, stay and eat.The New York Times - Feb. 11 -
Tariffs on Japan would be a costly mistake
Japan has become America’s most crucial Asian ally against Beijing; Washington creating further headache for the Ishiba administration could cost the U.S. much more than what reducing the trade ...The Hill - 2d -
Paxton launches investigation into DeepSeek
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) has opened an investigation into Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) startup DeepSeek over its privacy practices and claims about its popular new AI model. ...The Hill - 2d -
Japan’s borrowing costs soar to 14-year high
Investors bet on faster interest rate rises, saying inflation is ‘for real this time’Financial Times - Feb. 9 -
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Japan’s economy expands for third straight quarter
Growth buoyed by stronger corporate spending despite onset of interest rate risesFinancial Times - 2d -
Man jailed for attempted murder of former Japan PM
The 25-year-old hurled a homemade pipe bomb at the country's leader in 2023.BBC News - 13h -
Arizona businesswoman launches bid for governor
GOP businesswoman Karrin Taylor Robson announced on Wednesday that she’s launching a bid for Arizona governor in 2026, ending speculation over her next moves. “President Trump is back in the White ...The Hill - Feb. 12 -
Japan’s Prime Minister Will Seek to Preserve Status Quo at Summit With Trump
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is hoping for reassurances Friday that the alliance is still strong. But in this White House, even a meet-and-greet can be a gamble.The New York Times - Feb. 7 -
How Japan sparked Trump's 40-year love affair with tariffs
As a young real estate developer in New York, Trump said a rising Japan was ripping off the US.BBC News - Feb. 8 -
'Trump study sessions': How Japan PM's homework paid off
The Japanese prime minister gets much needed reassurances that his country is still America's top ally.BBC News - Feb. 9 -
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Activist fund takes aim at one of Japan’s biggest pharma groups
Farallon presses Astellas to cut costs and overhaul drugs research in latest shareholder campaign gripping TokyoFinancial Times - Feb. 12 -
Japan's Sony raises forecast on solid results in its game business
Japanese electronics and entertainment company Sony is reporting a 3% gain in October-December profit, and raised its full-year forecastABC News - 6d -
Japan's Sony raises forecast on solid results in its game business
Japanese electronics and entertainment company Sony is reporting a 3% gain in October-December profit, and raised its full-year forecastABC News - 6d -
Centrefolded: Japan’s ‘porn disposal’ boxes phased out amid rise of the internet
The boxes served to protect the eyes of children from adult material littering the streets, but the shift online has seen their usefulness decline. For more than a decade Kazuhide Inoue has played ...The Guardian - 5d -
Japan releases 200,000 tonnes of emergency rice stockpile as prices soar
Agriculture minister says rising prices have ‘had a significant impact on people’s lives’ amid record heat, surges in demand and distribution problems. Japan is to flood the market with almost a ...The Guardian - 5d -
Japan’s $1.5bn bet on ultra-thin solar cells in challenge to China
Tokyo aims to disrupt Beijing’s dominance of renewables and reduce fossil fuel dependenceFinancial Times - 3d -
Japan’s Economy Recovered In Second Half But Barely Grew in 2024
Though it recovered in the second half of the year, Japan’s economy barely grew in 2024 as a depreciated yen fueled inflation and strained households.The New York Times - 2d -
Bain concedes to KKR in $4bn fight for Japan’s Fuji Soft
Private equity firm says it will not launch planned tender offer for IT services company after protracted bidding warFinancial Times - 2d -
Senior Afghan Taliban officials in Japan for talks with Japanese officials
Japanese officials say senior Afghan Taliban officials are in Japan for talks, as part of Tokyo’s efforts to help Afghanistan build a more inclusive political system and protect human rightsABC News - 1d -
U.S. Marines Start to Leave Japan, Decades Behind Schedule
The American base on Okinawa has relocated 105 Marines. But an agreement to move 9,000 in total is colliding with the perceived threat from a rising China.The New York Times - 1d -
Korean Victim of WWII Sex Slavery Who Fought for Japan’s Apology Dies
She campaigned for a formal apology and reparations from Japan for what it did to thousands of women like her, mostly Korean, during World War II.The New York Times - 20h -
Luxembourg launches fund domicile fightback against Ireland
The Grand Duchy has lost out to its rival on passive ETFs, but is hoping to win the war with an active ETF charm offensiveFinancial Times - Feb. 10 -
Senate Democrats launch portal for whistleblowers in Trump administration
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.), the ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security Committee, said they are launching a portal for whistleblowers to ...The Hill - Feb. 10 -
Hailee Steinfeld Launches the Angel Margarita Canned Cocktail
Why the 28-year-old actor and singer isn’t afraid to enter the increasingly crowded ready-to-drink alcohol market.Inc. - Feb. 12
