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Japan Election: Governing Party Projected to Lose Majority

The Japanese electorate appeared to punish the Liberal Democrats, leaving it unclear whether the party would be forced to expand its coalition to stay in power.

World - The New York Times - October 27

Japan’s politics gets a rare dose of upheaval after snap election

PM Shigeru Ishiba took a political gamble - and it backfired, leaving him and his party weakened.

Japan’s PM vows to stay on after election debacle

Shigeru Ishiba has presided over a result that threatens to plunge country’s politics into paralysis

Business - Financial Times - October 28

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's Ishiba stays as PM despite election setback

He will now navigate hostilities within his party, economic woes and a period of flux in international relations.

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 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.

Personality, passion, performance: Shohei Ohtani unlocking his best self in October

In his first postseason, Ohtani has shed his stoic persona and revealed an authenticity that has only elevated his stardom.

Sports - ESPN - October 26

Saturday Sessions: The Red Clay Strays perform "I'm Still Fine"

The Red Clay Strays is one of music's fastest rising bands. Formed in 2016 in Mobile, Alabama, this rock and roll band fronted by singer Brandon Coleman cuts its teeth playing gigs at local venues ...

Saturday Sessions: The Red Clay Strays perform "Wanna Be Loved"

The Red Clay Strays is one of music's fastest rising bands. Formed in 2016 in Mobile, Alabama, this rock and roll band fronted by singer Brandon Coleman cuts its teeth playing gigs at local venues ...

How Slowing Down With People Boosts Team Morale and Performance

The long-term benefits far outweigh the initial time investment.

Business - Inc. - October 27

Tyrone Tracy Jr. injury update: Giants rookie RB progressing toward Week 9 return from concussion, per report

The running back has shined when given opportunities this year

Sports - CBS Sports - October 31

Pfizer CEO defends performance after Starboard activist criticism

Drugmaker boosts full-year sales and profit forecasts after reporting better than expected earnings

Business - Financial Times - October 29

Takeaways: Storylines and performances to know about from Week 10

Our college football experts break down key takeaways from Week 10.

Sports - ESPN - November 4

Dallas singer shot onstage while signing autographs after performance

A Dallas singer has been hospitalized after she was shot onstage following a performance Saturday with The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in downtown Dallas, police said.

Banks and Tesla lead list of top-performing stocks following Trump’s victory

The S&P 500 financial sector rose 5% when trading opened on Wednesday.

Business - MarketWatch - November 6

Raygun quits competitive breakdancing over backlash to her viral Olympics performance

Rachael "Raygun" Gunn has announced that her professional breakdancing career is over, citing the online reaction to her Paris Olympics performance.

Fresenius SE Raises Guidance After Strong Kabi, Helios Performances

The healthcare company lifted its full-year guidance after a robust third quarter driven by Kabi and good organic growth at Helios.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 6

Looney delivers vintage performance in Warriors' win over Celtics

Kevon Looney delivered a performance reminiscent of his epic 2022 NBA playoff run during the Warriors' 118-112 win over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday at TD Garden.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 7

Nvidia launches GeForce Now Performance membership for cloud games

Nvidia has launched its GeForce Now Performance membership for cloud gaming players who want high-end gaming experiences. Formerly known as GeForce Now Priority, this membership is getting ...

Tech - VentureBeat - November 7

Comparing Kamala Harris' and Hillary Clinton's performances against Trump

Hillary Clinton attempted to shatter the highest glass ceiling in U.S. politics and went up against now-President-elect Donald Trump in 2016. CBS News deputy director of elections and data ...

Saturday Sessions: Cactus Blossoms perform "Something's Got A Hold On Me"

Brothers Jack Torrey and Page Burkum started playing gigs together at local bars in Minnesota, wowing audiences with rich vocal harmonies. The pair recorded their debut album in 2016 and became ...

Here are 3 critical LLM compression strategies to supercharge AI performance

How techniques like model pruning, quantization and knowledge distillation can optimize LLMs for faster, cheaper predictions.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 9

How to Manage an Employee Whose Health Issues Affect Performance

Health issues are affecting a worker’s performance. But is the real problem her supervisor’s handling of the situation?

Business - The New York Times - November 10

5 Proven Strategies to Excel in Your Next Performance Review

Approached with the right attitude, performance reviews can be a great way to build trust with your manager and drive your career forward.

Business - Inc. - November 11

Judith Jamison, celebrated Alvin Ailey dance performer and choreographer, dies at 81

Renowned dancer and choreographer Judith Jamison died Saturday after a brief illness, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater announced. She was 81.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 11

Jennifer Hudson, Kylie Minogue and Billy Porter to perform at Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade

The giant balloons may be flying at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, but the stars will be on street

Sports - ABC News - November 14

Here are our top 5 performing stocks since October's Monthly Meeting

Donald Trump's presidential election victory and the Fed's policy decisions have been front and center since our last monthly gathering.

Business - CNBC - November 14

New Zealand Parliament Suspended as Maori Lawmakers Perform Haka to Protest Bill

Opposition lawmakers performed the haka during a reading of a bill that would redefine the country’s founding treaty with its Indigenous people.

World - The New York Times - November 15

Watch: Maori lawmakers perform a haka to protest against Indigenous treaty bill

New Zealand's Parliament was briefly suspended after Maori lawmakers staged a haka to disrupt the vote on a contentious bill that would reinterpret a 184-year-old treaty.

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