Still Sounding Young at 85, She Is the Voice of Old Japan
Midori Kato is the last original member of the cast of “Sazae-san,” a cartoon series that premiered in 1969 and never quite joined the modern world.
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Japan's "Black Widow" death row inmate dies at 78
Japanese death-row inmate Chisako Kakehi, dubbed the "Black Widow" after she used cyanide to kill her elderly lovers, has died in a detention center at age 78, officials say,CBS News - 23m -
Japan Airlines Cyber Attack Causes Flight Delays
The airline also temporarily stopped selling tickets for flights departing Thursday, but said that there was no impact on flight safety.The New York Times - 23h -
New Mexico’s Governor Was A Liberal Hero. Then She Got Blunt about Crime.
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has clashed with her own party over how to tackle the nexus of addiction, mental illness and violence in New Mexico.The New York Times - 1d -
How a Young Mayor Turned Her Town Into a Hub for 'Pig Butchering' Scammers
WSJ got rare access to a criminal enclave in the Philippines from which gangs targeted people around the world, including Americans.The Wall Street Journal - 2d -
The 12,000-Year-Old Wolves That Ate Like Dogs
Animal remains unearthed in Alaska give clues to how wolves were domesticated.The New York Times - 2d -
Deli Owners Still Reeling From Recent Food Recalls
Sales of cold-cut sandwiches are slowly climbing but still haven’t reached pre-recall numbers.Inc. - 2d -
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It Was a Record Year for Dating Apps. They Still Don’t Have It Figured Out
Suddenly, every possible dating and hookup app for every possible scenario exists—AI girlfriends, kink-positive polyamory, gay cruising. Why does it feel like none of them are the answer?Wired - 2d -
Japan’s Nikkei index heads for best year-end close since 1989
Equity markets have finally surpassed bubble-era levels during rally led by domestic investorsFinancial Times - 58m -
UN voices alarm after WHO chief caught up in deadly Israeli strike on Yemen airport
UN secretary general decries escalatory actions on both sides after WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says he was just metres from airport strike . The United Nations chief has denounced the ...The Guardian - 7h -
8-year-old Oklahoma girl still missing, father dead after SUV swept away in floodwaters
The tragic incident on Tuesday when her family's SUV left the roadway, got caught in a drainage ditch near U.S. 75 and Taylor Street, and was carried away by strong currents.CBS News - 15h -
British music’s star still shines amid the economic gloom
The Beatles launched a creative cluster that remains vital to the country’s financial futureFinancial Times - 16h -
JERA-led consortium wins 615MW offshore wind project in Japan
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Japan stocks rise as government reportedly set to propose record budget
Asia-Pacific stocks rose Thursday, with several markets closed for Boxing Day.CNBC - 1d -
A Young Sudanese Trapped by War Makes Painful Choices and Is Viewed With Suspicion
Trapped in Sudan’s brutal civil war, a young woman chose to work in a clinic on the front line, treating civilians and combatants. She had to navigate suspicion from both sides.The New York Times - 1d -
Young Canadians ditch ice hockey for football and basketball
High costs and scandals undermine appeal of the country’s national sportFinancial Times - 1d -
Gary Oldman voices Christmas poem for MI5
Reprising his most recent role as a spy for the intelligence agency, Oldman puts a London spin on The Night Before Christmas.BBC News - 1d -
Japan to maximize nuclear power in clean-energy push as electricity demand grows
A Japanese government panel has largely supported a draft energy policy calling for bolstering renewables up to half of Japanese electricity needs by 2040ABC News - 1d -
China and Japan agree to talks on security issues as they seek to mend ties
China and Japan have agreed to set up talks on often contentious security issuesABC News - 1d -
Japan to maximize nuclear power in clean-energy push as electricity demand grows
A Japanese government panel has largely supported a draft energy policy calling for bolstering renewables up to half of Japanese electricity needs by 2040ABC News - 1d -
Pope Francis urges world to ‘silence sound of arms’ in Christmas speech
Pontiff calls for peace in Ukraine and Sudan, and expresses concern over ‘extremely grave’ situation in Gaza. Pope Francis has urged the world “to silence the sounds of arms and overcome divisions” ...The Guardian - 1d -
Pope Francis urges all nations to 'silence the sounds of arms' in Christmas address
Pope Francis in his traditional Christmas message on Wednesday urged “all people of all nations” to find courage during this Holy Year “to silence the sounds of arms and overcome divisions."NBC News - 1d -
Experts sound alarm over joint action by China and Russia in Antarctica: 'Most concerning'
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‘Still so relatable’: how teenage discovery of the Brontës fostered career in literature
Lucy Powrie was 15 when she read Agnes Grey. Ten years on she is chair of the Brontë Parsonage Museum. Lucy Powrie was 15 years old when she first read Anne Brontë ’s 1847 novel Agnes Grey and ...The Guardian - 1d -
2,600-year-old shipwreck lifted from waters off Spain
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2,600-year-old shipwreck is raised from waters off Spain
An ancient shipwreck that dates back to the 7th century B.C.E. has been removed from waters off Spain, two decades after its discovery in 1994.CBS News - 2d -
Swiss Olympic snowboarder dies in avalanche at 26 years old
Sophie Hediger, a member of Switzerland's snowboard cross team, competed at the 2022 Beijing Games.CBS News - 2d -
WATCH: 6-year-old is ecstatic to open 'Uncle Jesse' blanket for Christmas
Waylen Morrow wants to fly to San Francisco to meet Uncle Jesse, John Stamos' beloved "Full House" character.ABC News - 2d -
Mouse problem compounds Manchester United’s Old Trafford woes
Rodent sightings cause club’s food hygiene rating to tumble at century-old stadium already afflicted by roof leaks . While matchday punters pay huge sums to see their heroes, it seems rodents have ...The Guardian - 2d -
Could This 20-Year-Old Be One of the Democrats’ Bro Whisperers?
Dean Withers argues online with right-wing stars like Charlie Kirk and Ben Shapiro. His goal? To reach their young, male followers.The New York Times - 2d -
This College Football Season Was Full of Young Stars. These Shined the Brightest.
These are the true freshmen and redshirt freshmen who made the biggest impact for their teams in 2024.The New York Times - 2d -
St. Peter's Basilica restoration reveals centuries-old details for the first time
Chris Livesay visited St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican to see the newly restored historical features. These features are now fully visible for the first time in generations as part of major ...CBS News - 2d -
Discovery of 50,000-year-old baby mammoth a big boon to researchers
A baby mammoth that lay almost perfectly preserved for 50,000 years in the now-melting permafrost of eastern Siberia has been unveiled by a team of scientists.NBC News - 2d -
Why couples in Japan treat Christmas like a second Valentine’s Day
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Cyclone’s Death Toll in Mayotte Is Still Unclear
Officials have said that the death toll in Mayotte, currently at 35, could end up in the thousands. But in the capital, there were no scenes of public mourning and little talk of searches for ...The New York Times - 3d -
Vols, Auburn still atop SEC-heavy AP Top 25 poll
Tennessee and Auburn remained Nos. 1-2 atop The Associated Press men's college basketball poll. It's a fitting spot for a pair of Southeastern Conference teams considering the league put 10 teams ...ESPN - 3d -
Scientists unveil 50,000-year-old baby mammoth
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Preserved 50,000-year-old baby mammoth remains unveiled by scientists
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Savannah James' worst money mistake still gives her the 'heebie jeebies': It was 'a substantial amount, I'm still stressed out'
Just like everyone else, celebrities sometimes spend their money on things that they later regret. Savannah James says this was her worst money mistake.CNBC - 3d -
In Japan, a Fan Is Part of Everyday Life
Ninety percent of paddle-style fans, called uchiwa, are made in the island city of Marugame.The New York Times - Dec. 13
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