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Japanese space startup aborts 2nd satellite launch attempt minutes after liftoff
A Japanese space startup says its second attempt to launch a rocket carrying satellites into orbit had been aborted minutes after liftoffABC News - 12h -
Pokemon Cards Are Reportedly Being Used To Launder Money By The Japanese Mob
Talk to most collectors and they'll tell you that the pandemic almost five years ago changed the way people buy and sell collectibles. Pokemon cards were heavily affected and some big chain ...GameSpot - 1d -
Orioles sign veteran Japanese pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano to one-year, $13 million deal, per report
Sugano, 35, is making the leap to MLB after posting a 2.45 ERA across 12 seasons in NPBCBS Sports - 1d -
Trump announces Japanese firm SoftBank plans to invest $100 billion in U.S.
President-elect Donald Trump pledged expedited approvals for any company that invests at least $1 billion in the U.S. SoftBank's investment will focus on AI and emerging technology.CBS News - 2d -
Once taboo, more Japanese women are brewing sake
Mie Takahashi is one of a small group of female toji, or master Japanese sake brewersABC News - 4d -
Survivor of Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor dies in California aged 100
Bob Fernandez was a 17-year-old sailor during 17 December 1941 attack that propelled US into second world war. Bob Fernandez, a 100-year-old survivor of the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor, died ...The Guardian - 4d -
Troop of Japanese monkeys in Tasmanian park to be sterilised and die out amid inbreeding fears
Monkeys, which were given to Launceston by Japanese sister city Ikeda in 1981, will die out in about 25 years as a result of a council decision. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest ...The Guardian - 5d -
The latest on Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki: What we learned from the pitcher's agent at the winter meetings
Sasaki must wait until Jan. 15 to sign with an MLB team, but news about his selection could break unofficially before then.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
After fatal attack, Japanese American photographer remembered for his art and advocacy
Yasuomi Hashimura, who died after being fatally pushed in New York, was known for his innovations in photography and helping other Japanese immigrants.NBC News - Dec. 11 -
CEO shooting suspect ‘loved Japanese culture,’ but critiqued its society
The Ivy league tech graduate charged with murdering UnitedHealthcare chief executive Brian Thompson in Manhattan made multiple visits to Japan earlier this year, according to those who spoke with ...NBC News - Dec. 11 -
Japanese atomic bomb survivor warns nuclear taboo is at risk in Nobel Peace Prize speech
A 92-year-old Japanese survivor of the U.S. atomic bombing of Nagasaki described the horrors he witnessed in 1945 as he accepted this year’s Nobel Peace Prize on Tuesday on behalf of his ...NBC News - Dec. 11 -
Overseas expansion gives Japanese insurers a new lease of life
Nippon Life’s acquisition underscores sector’s struggle to find growth opportunities in its domestic marketFinancial Times - Dec. 11 -
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Signing Japanese star Sasaki would be ‘dream' for Posey, Giants
Buster Posey made it clear Tuesday that the San Francisco Giants intend to pursue Japanese superstar Roki Sasaki, even if the entire baseball industry expects the 23-year-old pitcher to sign with ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 11 -
Explosion at house leaves two in hospital
Two people are in hospital after an explosion at a terraced house in Ilford.BBC News - Dec. 11 -
Japanese survivor of atomic bomb recalls its horrors in Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech
A Japanese man who lived through the American atomic bombing of Nagasaki has accepted this year’s Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of an organization of survivorsABC News - Dec. 10 -
Roki Sasaki free agency: What Japanese ace is looking for in his first MLB team after leaving NPB
Sasaki has officially been posted to MLB for the 2025 seasonCBS Sports - Dec. 10 -
‘Shōgun was so refreshing for the Japanese’: Takashi Murakami on his blockbusting return
The superstar artist, famed for his Louis Vuitton bags and Kanye West album sleeves, is back with epic paintings riffing on the history of Japanese art. He talks cuteness, gold leaf and hara-kiri ...The Guardian - Dec. 10 -
Sharks trade Blackwood to Avs for two players, two draft picks
The San Jose Sharks are moving on from goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 9 -
EPA bans two cleaner solvents linked to cancer
The Environmental Protection Agency banned two solvents known to cause a range of cancers: trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (PCE).CBS News - Dec. 9 -
Man dies and two hurt in west London 'disturbance'
London Ambulance Service said a man died at the scene and two were taken to major trauma centres.BBC News - Dec. 8 -
Miho Nakayama, Japanese Music and Movie Star, Dies at 54
A top-selling pop singer as a teenager in the 1980s, she also had an award-winning career as a dramatic actress.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
100-year-old Pearl Harbor survivor recalls chaos during Japanese bombing
Dec. 7 marks 83 years since the attack that catapulted the U.S. into World War II.CBS News - Dec. 7 -
Roki Sasaki, Japanese pitching star, posted during MLB Winter Meetings
A 45-day window is now open and Sasaki is not expected to sign with a team until after Jan. 15Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7 -
Inside teamLab, the Expanding Japanese Art Collective
The art collective behind teamLab, which started in Japan, has expanded across the world, developing partnerships to pay for its immersive technology.The New York Times - Dec. 7 -
Miho Nakayama, Japanese pop star who starred in romance film 'Love Letter,' dies at 54
Miho Nakayama, a Japanese singer-actor known for her contributions to the early J-pop scene and the film 'Love Letter,' was found dead at her home this week.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 6 -
Two Years in, The Fiala-Faber Trade is Aging Poorly
As the Los Angeles Kings prepare to play the Minnesota Wild tomorrow, I thought it was time to gauge the acquisition of Kevin Fiala trade from the Wild that saw standout defensive prospect Brock ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 6 -
Japanese singer and actor Miho Nakayama dies aged 54
After making her name with J-pop hits, the performer went on to win acclaim for film roles including Love Letter. Musician and actor Miho Nakayama, best known for her dual role in the successful ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
How a villain came to life in 'Dune: Part Two'
Perhaps no single character made a bigger impact onscreen in 'Dune: Part Two' than the viciously terrifying Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen, played by Austin Butler.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 6 -
Two Officiants Walk Into a Wine Bar
Kaitlyn Barclay and Ingrid Parl have each performed wedding ceremonies for three couples. They recently had their own.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Two children injured in shooting at northern California school
Two kindergarten students were wounded and the suspect is dead after a shooting at a school in Palermo, California. Officials say the suspected gunman had a meeting with a school administrator to ...CBS News - Dec. 5 -
Japanese court convicts Australian who says she was tricked into smuggling drugs
A Japanese court sentenced an Australian woman who says she was tricked amphetamines into the country to six years in prison, despite accepting her testimony that she was the victim of an online ...ABC News - Dec. 4 -
America’s nightmare is two feral parties
The Democrats might decide that playing by the rules has got them nowhereFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Two arrested in missing father and son case
Police launched a murder inquiry after Daniel Poole and his son Liam went missing in Spain in 2019.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
How two hours of martial law unfolded
MPs begin impeachment proceedings against President Yoon Suk Yeol after thwarting his bid to impose martial law.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Trump says he'll block controversial U.S. Steel acquisition by Japanese firm
President-elect Donald Trump said he would block the proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel by the Japanese Company Nippon Steel. President Biden is yet to decide on the sale that has faced bipartisan ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Two drug arrests after Belfast nightclub death
Chloe Ferris, who was in her 20s, died at Lux in the early hours of Sunday morning.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Broncos run in two interceptions to beat Browns
The Denver Broncos strengthen their grip on an NFL play-off spot as they come from behind to beat the Cleveland Browns 41-32.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -
Trump says he will block Japanese firm's takeover of U.S. Steel
President-elect Donald Trump said Monday that he would block a Japanese company’s $15 billion bid to acquire U.S. Steel.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Kittle identifies 49ers' two biggest weaknesses this season
49ers tight end George Kittle revealed San Francisco's two biggest weaknesses during the team's rocky 2024 NFL season.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 2
