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Number of women in Congress stalls for the first time since Trump's 2016 election
Women have made significant gains in Congress in recent elections, but that progress has stalled for the first time since 2016, falling short of the current record levels.Politics - NBC News - 5 days ago -
Portfolio manager says a 'healthy' correction could come if earnings and growth stall
Brian Arcese, portfolio manager of Foord Asset Management, said slowing earnings or GDP growth could cause a correction.Business - CNBC - 5 days ago -
Bitcoin's march to $100,000 stalls. Here's what's keeping it below the milestone
Bitcoin is trading stubbornly below the $100,000 mark, putting the brakes on a blistering post-election rally.Business - CNBC - 2 days ago -
Home-price growth has ‘stalled,’ Case-Shiller says
The Case-Shiller 20-city home-price index rose 4.6% year over year in September.Business - MarketWatch - 23 hours ago -
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.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
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.Top stories - BBC News - November 11 -
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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 - 5 days ago -
Japan urgently needs to plug its CFO deficit
Investors expect to deal with people fluent in shareholder-focused languageWorld - Financial Times - 6 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.Top stories - BBC News - 5 days ago -
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.Top stories - BBC News - 3 days ago -
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.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
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Israel investigates leaks that appear to have bolstered Netanyahu as Gaza truce talks stalled
An Israeli court has loosened a gag order on a case investigating leaks of classified information allegedly involving one of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s media advisersWorld - ABC News - November 3 -
Qatar suspends mediation efforts amid stalled Israel-Hamas cease-fire talks
Qatar, one of the chief negotiators of a potential cease-fire between Hamas and Israel, said it will suspend its mediation efforts, according to officials. The move comes amid growing frustration ...Politics - The Hill - November 9 -
EU top jobs hearings stalled by political infighting over hard right alliances
The process of vetting candidates for some of the European Union’s top jobs has bogged down in acrimonyWorld - ABC News - November 13 -
Cop29 live: ministers told to ‘cut theatrics’, ‘move faster’ and ‘get down to business’ amid growing frustration at slow progress
Cop29 president calls for faster action as progress to agree a climate finance deal slows. Climate crisis to blame for dozens of ‘impossible’ heatwaves How usual is it to have G20 happening at ...World - The Guardian - November 18 -
Red Bull makes mistake with rear wing in Las Vegas that could stall Verstappen's title chances
Max Verstappen is suddenly in jeopardy of being denied a fourth consecutive Formula 1 titleSports - ABC News - 4 days ago -
Why is bitcoin’s $100,000 push stalling? These long-term holders can’t resist selling.
Data indicates long-term bitcoin holders are cashing out a portion of their holdings.Business - MarketWatch - 17 hours ago -
AP Explains: What does a shocking parliamentary loss for Japan's long-ruling party mean?
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s long-reigning coalition lost a majority in the parliamentary election, underscoring voters’ outrage over the party’s extensive financial scandalsWorld - ABC News - October 29 -
Mount Fuji snowless for longest time on record after sweltering Japan summer
As of 29 October, the iconic mountain was still without snow, marking the longest period since records began 130 years ago. Japan’s Mount Fuji remained snowless on Tuesday, marking the latest date ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
Shohei Ohtani stokes national pride in Japan with World Series debut
The World Series debut of Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani is being closely watched in his home country of Japan, where he is a national hero.Top stories - NBC News - October 30 -
Shohei Ohtani drawing millions of World Series viewers from Japan
There will be a Game 5 between the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers after the Yankees avoided a sweep with an 11-4 win in Game 4 Tuesday night. That means millions of viewers from Japan ...Top stories - CBS News - October 30 -
Bank of Japan holds rates but signals normalisation still on track
Political uncertainty following election upset raises risks of abrupt policy shifts, warn analystsWorld - Financial Times - October 31 -
Japan celebrates as Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto win World Series with Dodgers
The World Series trophy is headed to Los Angeles, but there’s a hearty celebration going on across the Pacific Ocean in Japan, tooSports - ABC News - October 31 -
North Korea missile test reaches record height and duration, says Japan
Test of apparent ICBM theoretically capable of striking US mainland comes amid warnings over North Korean troops in Ukraine. North Korea has test launched a long-range missile theoretically capable ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
Good News: Dodgers World Series victory is big news in Japan as well
World Series viewership hit record levels in Japan as the Los Angeles Dodgers won the series over the New York Yankees. Japanese interest in the series was driven in part by Dodgers superstar ...Top stories - NBC News - October 31 -
Can Quake-Prone Japan Ever Embrace Nuclear Energy Again?
The government, its makeup in flux after the governing party lost seats this week, will soon need to make decisions that will shape Japan’s future nuclear policy.Top stories - The New York Times - November 1 -
Cyclists on phones face jail under Japan’s new laws
Riding under the influence is also now punishable with prison time.Top stories - BBC News - November 1 -
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Olympic medalist suspended in doping investigation
Olympic silver medalist race walker Koki Ikeda of Japan has been provisionally banned for suspected blood dopingSports - ABC News - November 1 -
Japan and EU announce a security and defense partnership as regional tensions rise
Japan and the European Union have announced a security and defense partnership as they seek to step up military ties, including joint exercises and exchanges between their defense industries, amid ...World - ABC News - November 1 -
A ripping yarn: Olympian Tom Daley opens knitting exhibition in Japan
Retired gold medallist tells Justin McCurry about his new project in Tokyo, finding joy in crafting and life after sport. Tom Daley’s legions of fans will for ever remember the Tokyo Olympics as ...World - The Guardian - November 2 -
US flies long-range bomber in drill with South Korea, Japan
South Korea says the U.S. has flown a long-range bomber in a trilateral drill with South Korea and Japan in response to North Korea’s recent test-firing of a new intercontinental ballistic missile ...World - ABC News - November 3
