Olympic organisers are expected to decide later on Monday whether and to what extent domestic spectators will be allowed into venues in a decision that health experts say has implications for public ... ( read original story ...)
Injuries now behind him, Trayvon Bromell wins men’s 100m to secure spot at Tokyo Olympics
Trayvon Bromell used a blistering time to win the 100-meter dash at the U.S. Olympic trials. Fred Kerley and Ronnie Baker also qualified for Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Simone Manuel finds redemption, qualifies for Tokyo Olympics in 50-meter freestyle
Three days after a disastrous showing in the 100-meter freestyle, Simone Manuel punches her ticket to Tokyo in the 50. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live news: US delays easing of land border restrictions; Japan to rule on allowing fans at Olympics
Reports suggest Tokyo 2020 organisers will allow 10,000 fans; New Zealand approves Pfizer vaccine for 12-15 year olds; US borders with Canada and Mexico to remain closed to non-essential travel until ... ( read original story ...)
Steep Drop in Japan’s Nikkei 225 Drags Major Asia-Pacific Stock Indexes Lower
Asian shares fell on Monday as investors remained wary of a more hawkish stance from the U.S. Federal Reserve. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei index tumbles 3% over US rate rise concerns
Japan's benchmark Nikkei Stock Average dropped to a one-month low on Monday morning after indications that the U.S. Federal Reserve could move away from ultra-easy monetary policies sooner than ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Stocks Slide as Rate Concerns Damp Cyclical Appeal
Japanese stocks were on track for their worst decline in almost four months, extending losses from late last week as hawkish comments from the U.S. Federal Reserve crushed the reflation trade that had ... ( read original story ...)
John Oliver Makes the Case for Canceling the 2021 Tokyo Olympics
HBOJohn Oliver kicked off his Sunday night edition of Last Week Tonight by addressing the deeply strange Biden-Putin summit where, when asked whether the meeting helped U.S.-Russia relations, Putin ... ( read original story ...)
Sumo: Terunofuji takes yokozuna promotion bid to Nagoya
Terunofuji will pursue promotion to yokozuna and a third straight championship at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament from the top east ozeki slot in the rankings published by the Japan Sumo Association. ( read original story ...)
SK-II Activates #CHANGEDESTINY Fund to Support Women Entrepreneurs in Tokyo Impacted by the Pandemic with Shibuya City
"Today, Shibuya City and SK-II formalize our partnership agreement in support of female entrepreneurs and small business owners in Tokyo. With this, we will facilitate the growth of social ... ( read original story ...)
SK-II Studio(TM) Returns with Film “BEYOND THE STADIUM” in Support of Women Entrepreneurs in Tokyo Who Are Fighting to Keep Their Dreams Alive
Furthering its commitment towards its brand purpose #CHANGEDESTINY, global prestige skincare brand SK-II returns with its last SK-II ... ( read original story ...)
Japan urges Europe to solidify military involvement in Indo-Pacific
Japan's defence minister Nobuo Kishi has urged European nations to have a stronger military involvement in the Indo-Pacific to counter China's influence in the region ... ( read original story ...)
Coinbase-backed crypto trading firm hits $1 billion valuation after fresh funding
Amber Group, a cryptocurrency financial services firm, has raised $100 million as investors rush to back companies in the industry. ( read original story ...)
Former Morgan Stanley Traders Turn Crypto Startup Into Unicorn
A group of former Morgan Stanley traders has turned their cryptocurrency venture into a unicorn by bringing Wall Street strategies to the brave new world. ( read original story ...)
Hydro-Rich Chinese City Said to Clamp Down on Crypto Mining
A Chinese city with abundant hydropower is said to have begun a sweeping clampdown on crypto mining firms this week. A Ya’an government official has told at least one Bitcoin miner that the city has ... ( read original story ...)
In her last shot at trials, Simone Manuel qualifies for 50 free, headed to Tokyo Olympics
Three days after revealing that she was suffering from overtraining, anxiety and depression throughout the spring, Simone Manuel qualified for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics by winning the women’s 50 ... ( read original story ...)