He then proceeded to beg crypto traders to switch to the stock market instead. "I’m begging my crypto friends to get involved in the stock market," Portnoy, also known as Davey Day Trader, said in a ... ( read original story ...)
Lab-grown earthquakes reveal the frictional forces acting beneath our feet
Simulating an earthquake on a miniature scale in a laboratory known unofficially as the "seismological wind tunnel," engineers and seismologists have produced the most comprehensive look to date at ... ( read original story ...)
Cargo ship with 43 crew and nearly 6,000 cattle sank off Japan, survivor says
Strong winds and rain from Typhoon Maysak hamper rescue of crew from Philippines, New Zealand and Australia ... ( read original story ...)
Livestock ship carrying 42 crew sinks off Japan’s coast
Japanese rescuers are searching for a livestock ship carrying 42 crew members that a survivor said sank during rough weather a day earlier off a southern Japanese island ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis player Naoli Osaka wears a mask in memory of Elijah McClain
Osaka entered the Arthur Ashe Stadium wearing the mask that read 'Elijah McClain' before her US Open win on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
KKR homes in on Japan property as companies offload assets
KKR is doubling down on its operations in Japan, betting that the Covid-19 pandemic has opened up new opportunities in a country that was already its richest source of potential deals in Asia. The US ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei closes at 6.5-month high on hopes for continued monetary policy
The benchmark Nikkei stock index ended at a six-and-a-half month high on Thursday, with figures back to levels seen before the pandemic, as a solid lead from Wall Street overnight lifted sentiment ... ( read original story ...)
This former Japanese central banker stood alone against QE — here’s what worries him now
A former Japanese central banker shared his thoughts on the risks around inflation targeting, high debt levels and low interest rates ... ( read original story ...)
Ship with crew and thousands of cattle missing in typhoon off Japan
The crew member, who was found drifting in a life jacket, said the ship had capsized. The Gulf Livestock 1 sent a distress signal from the East China Sea after being caught up in Typhoon Maysak. The ... ( read original story ...)
Cattle Ship Capsizes Off Japan, Leaving Dozens of Crew Members Missing
Only one member of the crew was known to have survived. Nearly 6,000 cows were on the carrier, which had been bound for China. ( read original story ...)
Dramatic images show lone survivor being rescued after ship with 43 crew and 5,800 cows sinks off Japan
The cause of the distress call was not immediately known, but the weather was rough in the area due to Typhoon Maysak. ( read original story ...)
An Iconic Osaka Symbol Is Now Gone
One of the most iconic symbols of Osaka is the fugu (blowfish) paper lantern that hangs over the city’s Shinsekai area. This week, the lantern was taken down as the restaurant it advertises will close ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese business rethinks high-tech deals with China
TOKYO -- Japanese businesspeople are growing ... Many of those people had experience doing business with Chinese. In view of the growing economic tension between the U.S. and China, the survey ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Gas acquisition of wood pellet biomass power generation facilities
Tokyo Gas announces acquisition of wood pellet biomass power generation facilities in Toyama and Chiba Prefecture, Japan. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s prime minister is resigning. This is how Abe transformed Japanese politics.
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe abruptly announced his resignation on Aug. 28, citing health concerns. The longest-serving prime minister in Japanese history, Abe presided over a period of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Suga pledges focus on coronavirus but details remain sketchy
As Japan's ruling party seeks a new leader to replace outgoing Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, health experts worry that his successor may prioritize reviving the recession-hit economy over its pledge to ... ( read original story ...)