Japan’s Rice Shortage Sets Off Auction of Emergency Stockpile
The Japanese government held a rare auction this week to make up for a rice shortage that an official called “truly unthinkable.”
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Rice strike and Raya saves help Arsenal rescue point at Manchester United
Ruben Amorim had set the bar low, as he has regularly sought to do during his tumultuous four months in charge at Manchester United. Expectation management is the name of the game. “We just need ...The Guardian - 4d -
‘Yellowstone’ star Barret Swatek is ditching her $65 million Hawaii hideaway to move back to Alabama
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Scott Pilgrim's Full-Color Anniversary Box Set Drops To $105 At Amazon (58% Off)
Scott Pilgrim 20th Anniversary Box Set (Color) $105 (was ...GameSpot - 2d -
Pokémon-shaped Cheeto, 'Cheetozard,' sells at auction for $87,840
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How to watch Dodgers vs Cubs MLB Tokyo Series 2025: TV/stream info, start times for season opener in Japan
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Mao Zedong’s first Little Red Book had blue cover and less propaganda
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Graves scores 18, Charlotte beats Rice 64-61 in American Athletic Conference Tournament
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Philippine ex-President Duterte brushes off possible arrest by ICC on a trip to Hong Kong
An unannounced trip by former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to Hong Kong has set off speculations that he may be trying to evade a possible arrest warrant by the International Criminal Court ...ABC News - 4d -
Oil tanker and cargo ship collide off U.K., setting both vessels on fire
An English port boss said he was told the North Sea collision produced "a massive fireball."CBS News - 3d -
Japan revises fourth-quarter GDP lower, complicating BOJ's interest rate outlook
Japan's economic growth slowed to 2.2% on an annualized basis in the fourth quarter as the country grapples with tepid domestic demand.CNBC - 3d -
The crisis at IndusInd, India’s fifth-largest private bank
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Long Island brush fires prompt state of emergency
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a state of emergency on Saturday as crews battled several brush fires on Long Island.CBS News - 4d -
Rodgers emerges as Steelers option, sources say
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Morgantown set to battle George Washington in Class AAAA state semifinals
Mar. 13—CHARLESTON — The Morgantown High girls' basketball team will meet a familiar state tournament foe as the Mohigans will square off with George Washington on Friday evening in the Class AAAA ...Yahoo Sports - 7h -
Jack Weigus, who grew up taking 3-pointers, sparks Brother Rice past St. Patrick in state semis. ‘What you dream of.’
CHAMPAIGN — The 3-pointer that Jack Weigus hit at the third-quarter buzzer Friday night was his 92nd of the season for Brother Rice. Knocking down a shot from long distance is pretty routine for ...Yahoo Sports - 5h -
Assassin's Creed Shadows Will Support Steam Deck At Release, Ubisoft Confirms
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Stuart Pearce in hospital after medical emergency on plane
Stuart Pearce is in "great spirits" after the ex-England defender suffered a medical emergency on a flight, says Talksport's Sam Matterface.BBC News - 5d -
Nearing end of short spring, Dodgers, Cubs make final preparations for season opener in Japan
Shohei Ohtani’s bat is ready for the Los Angeles Dodgers while Shota Imanaga has looked good on the mound for the Chicago Cubs with less than 10 days remaining before baseball’s regular-season ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
India see off New Zealand to complete clinical Champions Trophy triumph
Final: India, 254-6, bt N Zealand, 251-7, by four wickets Rohit smashes 76 after Kiwis unable to set big target And so ends an impressively fatuous experiment: what happens when the best side ...The Guardian - 4d -
NASA set to bring astronauts home after 8-day mission turns into nine months
On Wednesday, a SpaceX rocket is scheduled to blast off from Florida, possibly clearing the way for the long-awaited homecoming of astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunny Williams. Their eight day stay ...CBS News - 1d -
Trump administration moves to drop Idaho emergency abortion case with national implications
The Trump administration is dropping an emergency abortion case in Idaho in one of the administration’s first moves on the issue since President Donald Trump's second term beganABC News - Mar. 5 -
Bills to rise by 80p to fund discounts for homes near pylons
Households near new pylons are set to get up to £250 a year off their energy bills, under government plans.BBC News - 3d -
Bills QB Josh Allen says he wants to spend his entire career in Buffalo: 'This is home to me'
Fresh off an MVP season and a record-setting extension, Allen said that he'll 'hopefully' stay with the Bills until he retires.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Michael Jordan-shaped Flamin' Hot Cheeto going for hundreds of dollars at auction
Eating this Jumpman Cheeto would be costlyCBS Sports - 15h -
Japan struggles to adapt to an era of rising prices
The return of inflation was meant to restore a more ‘normal’ economy. But it has been a bumpy ride for both consumers and companiesFinancial Times - 2d -
What Japan can teach the US in an age of boycotts
The country wanted to do everything itself and largely still doesFinancial Times - 1d -
Jack Draper revels in ‘best match’ at Indian Wells after seeing off Taylor Fritz
British No 1 defeats third seed 7-5, 6-4 Draper will face Ben Shelton in quarter-finals Jack Draper booked his place in the quarter-finals of the BNP Paribas Open with a straight-sets victory ...The Guardian - 1d -
Grim details emerge in death of California man killed in trash sweep
James Edward Oakley, 58-year-old man living in Vallejo, was crushed by piece of excavating equipment last year. New details have emerged in the death of a northern California man who was killed by ...The Guardian - 9h -
Emergency services called after a man with a Palestinian flag climbs up Big Ben tower
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Trump’s Call to Scrap ‘Horrible’ Chip Program Spreads Panic
The president’s attack on the key tenet of the Biden administration’s industrial policy has set off concerns that he may claw back its funding.The New York Times - 2d -
Senator Jeanne Shaheen, New Hampshire Democrat, Won’t Run Again in 2026
Ms. Shaheen’s retirement will set off a high-stakes fight for an open seat in a state where she has been a leading political figure for decades.The New York Times - 1d -
Samsung Promo Code: 30% Off March 2025
Save with the latest Samsung coupons, like 30% off phones, $100 off promo code with referral, up to $2,100 off TVs, and more.Wired - Mar. 7 -
Japan’s Ski Slopes Have Too Much of a Good Thing: Snow
While the country is having a banner ski season, exceptionally heavy snowfall has created challenges for resort workers.The New York Times - 5d -
Japan's Nissan tests driverless vehicles in city streets filled with cars and people
Nissan Motor Corp. recently showcased its driverless technology on city streets in YokohamaABC News - 4d -
Japan to Send Trade Minister to the U.S. Amid Tariff Tensions
The minister, Yoji Muto, is expected to negotiate with U.S. officials ahead of global tariffs that could damage Japanese businesses, including automotive giants.The New York Times - 3d -
Silent Hill F Cinematic Trailer Brings Small Town Horror To Japan
Silent Hill f , the next installment in the long-running survival horror series, was first revealed by Konami in 2022. It's been over two years since fans had any concrete update on the project, ...GameSpot - 11h
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