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Hegseth calls Japan indispensable in the face of Chinese aggression
U_S_ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has called Japan an “indispensable partner” in deterring growing Chinese assertiveness in the region and announced upgrading the U_S_ military command in Japan ...ABC News - 3d -
Hegseth says U.S. is making Japan a 'war-fighting' base to deter China
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called Japan an “indispensable partner” in deterring growing Chinese assertiveness in the region and announced upgrading the U.S. military command in Japan to a new ...NBC News - 2d -
North Korea slams 'conniving' U.S. over missile deal with Japan
North Korea criticized Japan and the United States on co-producing air-to-air missiles as aggravating regional security risks and militarizing Japan.NBC News - 5h -
Draymond Green named Western Conference's Defensive Player of the Month for March
The veteran forward earned the Western Conference's Defensive Player of the Month award for March.Yahoo Sports - 14h -
International visitors pour into Japan — to the delight and dismay of its ski towns
Some ski towns in Japan are booming from a rise in international visitors, while resorts in other areas are closing as domestic demand falters.CNBC - 1d -
The Classic Western Flick Tombstone Is Finally Getting A 4K Blu-Ray Release
The popular Western flick, Tombstone, first hit theaters in 1993--starring Kurt Russell and Val Kilmer, it was a box office success and continues to be mentioned as one of the best Westerns ever ...GameSpot - 2d -
Softball rankings: Skyland Conference and western Union County preseason Top 10
The preseason Courier News Top 10 softball rankings in the Skyland Conference and western Union County headed into the 2025 campaignYahoo Sports - 2d -
Softball: Skyland Conference, western UCC preseason notebook and predictions
The 2025 preseason softball notebook, featuring news, notes, honors and predictions for the Skyland Conference and western Union CountyYahoo Sports - 2d -
Photos: Ocean Lakes girls soccer hosts Western Branch
Ocean Lakes faced Western Branch at Ocean Lakes High School in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on April 1, 2025. ©2025 The Virginian-Pilot. Visit pilotonline.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.Yahoo Sports - 16h -
See RJ Austin's walk-off single for Vanderbilt baseball vs Western Kentucky
See RJ Austin's walk-off single for Vanderbilt baseball vs. Western Kentucky.Yahoo Sports - 14h -
Erin Nuwer records career-high 12 strikeouts in Lady Vols' win against Western Carolina
Freshman Erin Nuwer records a career-high 12 strikeouts in the Lady Vols' win against Western Carolina softball.Yahoo Sports - 6h -
Musk: Wisconsin Supreme Court race 'might decide the future of America and Western Civilization'
Tech billionaire Elon Musk on Sunday stressed the importance of the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, saying it could determine “the future of America and Western Civilization.” Musk reposted a report ...The Hill - 2d -
Already Seen Kyoto? Expand Your Itinerary in Japan.
Everyone goes to Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. Why not try spots like the bustling port of Yokohama or the serene monasteries of Koyasan instead?The New York Times - 8h -
Japan’s alcohol groups are sober at home but spirited abroad
Industry offers compelling example of how legacy sectors seek to adapt to country’s demographic challengesFinancial Times - 9h -
Hegseth says US is setting up a ‘war-fighting’ base in Japan
Trump’s defence secretary uses Tokyo trip to call for a strengthening of the deterrence against ChinaFinancial Times - 3d -
Hegseth Pledges to Step Up Military Cooperation With Japan and Deter China
The U.S. defense secretary sought to reassure its ally over security ties and vowed to speed up the creation of a joint “war-fighting headquarters” to deter China.The New York Times - 3d -
Japan warns ‘big one’ earthquake could kill 300,000 people
New report says a magnitude 9 tremor in the Nankai Trough has potential for damage equivalent to half of annual GDPFinancial Times - 2d -
Softball preview: A team-by-team look at the Skyland Conference and western Union County
A team-by-team look at what to expect from the Skyland Conference and area Union County Conference softball squads in 2025Yahoo Sports - 2d -
WHL Announces First And Second All-Star Teams For 2024-25 Season
It's that time of year, and the Western Hockey League has named its first and second team all stars for the 2024-25 season, for the Eastern and Western conferences.Yahoo Sports - 2h -
In Tokyo, Rice Farmers Protest ‘Misguided’ Rules Fueling Shortages
A scarcity of rice is causing discontent among farmers and consumers in Japan and drawing attention to a policy some say has worsened shortages.The New York Times - 3d -
Western Wayne boys volleyball team is off to a strong start in Lackawanna League action
Led by returning all-stars Theo Black, John Pyatt and Vinny Silon, the Wildcats have opened the season with wins over North Pocono and West Scranton.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Rockets star Jalen Green wins yet another Western Conference Player of the Week award
Jalen Green won his second Player of the Week award of 2025, making him the first Houston player to do it twice in a season since 2019 James Harden.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
LeBron James, Lakers fend off Rockets amid tight Western Conference playoffs race
While catching the Thunder isn't possible at this point, the Lakers' win on Monday night keeps them in the mix for a top playoff seed.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Who would Grizzlies play if NBA playoffs started today? Updating Western Conference standings
Who would the Memphis Grizzlies face if the NBA postseason started today? Here's an updated look at the NBA playoff race.Yahoo Sports - 1h -
Warriors move to No. 5 seed in West with win over Grizzlies on Tuesday
With a crucial win in a thriller over the Grizzlies on Tuesday, the Warriors made a significant move in the Western Conference playoff race.Yahoo Sports - 7h -
China kicks off military drills near Taiwan, warns island's 'independence' means war
The military action came after U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth vowed to strengthen military ties with Japan to counter China's aggression in the region.CNBC - 1d -
China launches large-scale war games all around Taiwan
China's launches drills around Taiwan to "severely punish" the island's pro-independence leader, as the U.S. boosts its war footing in Japan to deter Chinese "aggression."CBS News - 17h -
Can Timberwolves avoid play-in tournament? A guide to Minnesota’s playoff prospects
The race to avoid the play-in tournament in the Western Conference is once again on, and heated. And, for the third time in four years, Minnesota is at the center of it. While the Timberwolves are ...Yahoo Sports - 20h -
Miller WestMAC Player of the Year; all-conference team revealed
Allegany's Avery Miller is the Player of the Year of the Western Maryland Athletic Conference for a third time, and the rest of the all-conference squad was revealed Monday. Miller, a senior signed ...Yahoo Sports - 19h -
Spurs' Stephon Castle, Hawks' Zaccharie Risacher named Rookies of the Month for March
Spurs guard Stephon Castle and Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Rookies of the Month for March.Yahoo Sports - 18h -
Final Fantasy 9 Anniversary Celebration Begins, Renewing Remake Rumors
Square Enix in Japan has launched a website celebrating the 25th anniversary of Final Fantasy IX , and has special merchandise planned to commemorate the occasion.. For starters, Square Enix is ...GameSpot - 2d -
Outside probe says Japanese TV station didn't support worker in sexual assault case
An independent investigation of a sexual assault case linked to one of Japan’s top celebrities says Fuji Television Network failed to support its female employee, adding that management lacked ...ABC News - 1d -
Yuki Tsunoda: ‘I had to change after Ricciardo rant – otherwise I wouldn’t be in F1’
EXCLUSIVE : Exclusive interview: Max Verstappen’s new teammate, who makes his Red Bull debut at his home race in Japan this weekend, speaks to Kieran Jackson about the moment which shifted his F1 ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Rahm Emanuel returns to Wall Street, but ‘not done with public service’
Rahm Emanuel, who served in the Biden administration as the U.S. ambassador to Japan, is returning to Wall Street for a new position but said he is “not done with public service.” Emanuel is ...The Hill - 20h -
Mets fail to get big hit as they fall to Marlins in Kodai Senga’s first start of season
MIAMI — This was where it all started for Kodai Senga two years ago. A heralded veteran out of Japan making his MLB debut, Senga kicked off a stellar season with a Mets win over the Miami Marlins, ...Yahoo Sports - 16h -
Monaka wears her cyclops mask to work: Niccolò Rastrelli’s best photograph
‘Japan is the mecca of cosplay. Monaka runs a cafe in Tokyo called Monster Party, where people go dressed as characters from a subculture known as tanganmen . Her brother is holding a picture of ...The Guardian - 3h -
What's it like being a replacement F1 driver?
Yuki Tsunoda makes his Red Bull debut at his home grand prix in Japan this weekend after Liam Lawson was demoted, so what is it like to come in as a replacement driver?BBC News - 1h -
Robertson, Oettinger lead Stars to 5-1 playoff-clinching victory over Kraken
Jason Robertson netted his 33rd goal of the season, Jake Oettinger finished with 34 saves, and the Dallas Stars clinched a playoff spot in the Western Conference with a 5-1 victory over the Seattle ...ABC News - 3d -
‘It is about vulnerable guys’: violent far-right groups in Sweden recruit boys as young as 10
Validated by Trump, Musk and the manosphere, far-right extremists pull in boys online and use bodybuilding and fight clubs to further their white supremacist agenda. Driving through western Sweden, ...The Guardian - 3d
