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Buruli ulcer: flesh-eating bacteria spreads in Melbourne suburb amid warning about rise in cases
Increase in cases ‘linked to Ascot Vale’ leads health officials to warn the disease is ‘spreading geographically’. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Victoria has ...The Guardian - 12h -
Bank of England Holds Rates as U.K. Inflation Rises Amid Economic Uncertainty
Stubborn inflation, tax rises and high interest rates make it difficult for many to muster optimism, at least in the short term.The New York Times - 1d -
Tokyo’s Best Video Game Arcades in Akihabara: Where to Go, What to Do
I visited several Japanese arcades, aka game centers, in Tokyo’s Akihabara ward. Here’s some advice about how to get the most out of your visit to gamer’s paradise—and which arcade you shouldn’t miss.Wired - 2d -
Tokyo inflation likely accelerated on suspended energy subsidies: Reuters poll
Yahoo News - 1d -
Canada's Trudeau to shuffle Cabinet Friday amid resignation calls, rising discontent
A senior official says Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will shuffle his Cabinet on FridayABC News - 1d -
C.I.A. Director Arrives for Talks Amid Rising Hopes for Gaza Cease-Fire
The pace of peace talks has picked up, pushed by multiple factors, including wars in Lebanon and Syria that have seriously weakened Hamas’s allies and the election victory of Donald J. Trump.The New York Times - 3d -
Logitech Promo Code: 15% Off For New Customers
Get 15% off top tech products with a Logitech coupon code when you sign up for texts.Wired - 3d -
Kioxia shares climb 10% on debut in Tokyo after $800 million IPO
The company had raised 120 billion yen in its IPO, exercising a overallotment option. Shares were priced at 1,455 yen apiece.CNBC - 3d -
US Bureau of Prisons pays ‘historic’ $115m to survivors of staff sexual abuse
Payout settles claims of abuse and retaliation at women’s prison in Dublin, California, now permanently closed. The US Bureau of Prisons (BoP) has agreed to pay $115m to more than 100 survivors of ...The Guardian - 3d -
Waymo to begin testing in Tokyo, its first international destination
The Alphabet-owned company has struck deals with major Japan-based robotaxi operators to begin testing in 2025.CNBC - 4d -
Water customers in England in line for higher compensation payouts
Issues like supply outages or sewer flooding will trigger bigger automatic payments by utilities, say ministersFinancial Times - 4d -
Notre Dame cracks top 3 in women's Top 25 poll
After beating UConn last week, Notre Dame cracked the top 3 in The Associated Press' Top 25 women's hoops poll with UCLA staying at No. 1 and South Carolina coming in at No. 2.ESPN - 4d -
Chugoku & Shikoku: From Tokyo…to beyond the Golden Route
Yahoo News - 5d -
Exciting developments emerge as efforts to crack JonBenet Ramsey case intensify
Advancements in DNA technology and renewed public interest are rekindling hope for breakthroughs in JonBenet Ramsey's 1996 murder.ABC News - Dec. 13 -
Kyushu: From Tokyo…to bathing in nature
Yahoo News - Dec. 13 -
German food banks cut aid as demand surges amid rising costs
Yahoo News - Dec. 13 -
Tokyo plans 4-day working week to boost births
World’s largest city begins radical experiment as it tries to tackle demographic crisisFinancial Times - Dec. 13 -
White House Cracks Down on Overdraft Fees
With regard to overdrafting, banks will now be able to choose from three options for recourse.Inc. - Dec. 12 -
Nvidia Denies Supply Cut Rumors Amid Regulatory Scrutiny in China; Shares Down
Yahoo News - Dec. 12 -
Resource nationalism on the rise amid geopolitical tensions
Businesses face increased risk from protectionism as countries race to secure access to critical minerals, according to new researchFinancial Times - Dec. 12 -
Britain leads the world in cracking down on climate activism, study finds
Research shows UK police arrest environmental and climate protesters at three times the average global rate. British police arrest environmental protesters at nearly three times the global average ...The Guardian - Dec. 11 -
Japanese airline announces baggage delivery service to combat overcrowding in Tokyo
Yahoo News - Dec. 11 -
New Koreatowns rise in US amid cleantech boom
The communities are an unintended side-effect of growing South Korean investment in the USFinancial Times - Dec. 10 -
Jim Cramer reviews companies that cracked $100 billion in 2024
CNBC's Jim Cramer looked at the performance of Palantir, AppLovin, Spotify and Arista Networks, among others.CNBC - Dec. 9 -
RNC Co-Chair Lara Trump to step down amid speculation about Florida senate seat
Should Sen. Marco Rubio be confirmed as secretary of state in Trump's incoming administration, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis would need to choose a successor.ABC News - Dec. 9 -
Tokyo government to introduce four-day workweek for its employees
The Tokyo government plans to introduce a four-day workweek for its employees in an attempt to support young families and boost record-low fertility rates nationwide.NBC News - Dec. 9 -
Lara Trump to Step Down as R.N.C. Co-Chair Amid Florida Senate Speculation
The daughter-in-law of President-elect Donald J. Trump, Ms. Trump gave no indication of her next move. Senator Marco Rubio’s seat would become open if he’s confirmed as secretary of state.The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
48 Hours in Tokyo With My AI Travel Companion
People use AI pals for all sorts of reasons. Here’s what happens when you take one on a solo trip to Japan.Wired - Dec. 9 -
Lara Trump stepping down from RNC amid Senate speculation
Lara Trump is stepping down as co-chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC) as she considers replacing Florida Sen. Marco Rubio (R), whom her father-in-law, President-elect Trump, picked to ...The Hill - Dec. 9 -
Demand for staff sinks to four-year low in UK
Tax rises spread gloom over pre-Xmas jobs market, recruiters report in NovemberFinancial Times - Dec. 9 -
Tomorrow's Top 25 Today: Arizona State rises into top 10 amid Big 12 championship win, playoff berth
Projecting the new AP Top 25 college football rankings after conference championship weekendCBS Sports - Dec. 8 -
Comerica Bank abused and neglected customers who relied on prepaid debit cards, watchdog finds
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Friday charged Comerica Bank with abusing and neglecting vulnerable customers who receive federal benefits.NBC News - Dec. 6 -
Childcare bosses fear for future amid rising costs
Costs at one nursery are up 40% in recent years, and it faces an annual shortfall of over £30,000.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
"Pharmacy deserts" on the rise amid U.S. drugstore closures
Across the U.S., at least 7,000 pharmacies have closed since 2019. Of those, roughly half were independent drugstores.CBS News - Dec. 5 -
US shuts down prisons amid scrutiny over sexual abuse and crisis of suicides
Bureau of Prisons closes California facility and suspends operations at six others as rights activists call for clemency. The US Bureau of Prisons (BoP) announced on Thursday it was permanently ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
How airlines are responding to federal crack down on junk fees
Several airline executives appeared at a tense congressional hearing Wednesday, where Senators from both parties grilled them over allegations of gouging customers when it comes to "junk fees" for ...NBC News - Dec. 5 -
A Jeweler in Tokyo Reshapes Clients’ Keepsakes
When customers began asking Sae Asaoka to remake their jewelry, her new brand, called Sitate, was born. The word means “custom made” in Japanese.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
EU to crack down on Asian online retailers Temu and Shein
Brussels considering a tax to slow surge of goods sold on sites that evade custom duties and checksFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Why Brussels hopes cracking down on China will also save EU industry
Also in this newsletter: Is EU drug policy fair to poorer states?Financial Times - Dec. 4 -
Apple says it uses Amazon's custom AI chips
Apple is currently using Amazon Web Services' custom AI chips for services like searching and will evaluate if its latest AI chip can be used to pre-train its AI models like Apple Intelligence.CNBC - Dec. 3
