Naomi Osaka launches her bid for a third US Open title in four years on Monday, aiming to put turmoil behind her as she chases her second Grand Slam title of 2021. ( read original story ...)
Tennis-Osaka vows to celebrate her own accomplishments ahead of US Open title defence
Naomi Osaka said she intends to celebrate her own achievements more and will not worry about the expectations others place on her as she prepares to begin her U.S. Open title defence. Osaka's match ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Gunma prefecture reports contaminant in Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
A contaminant was found in Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine on Sunday in Japan's Gunma prefecture, near Tokyo, the latest such case in the country involving the U.S. company's vaccines. A tiny, black ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s retail sales extend gains but COVID-19 challenges persist
Japan's retail sales rose for a fifth straight month in July, beating expectations as the consumer sector continued its recovery, although a coronavirus resurgence has cast doubts over the spending ... ( read original story ...)
Top Analyst Plots Dip Scenarios for Bitcoin, Ethereum, Chainlink and Two Other Crypto Assets
A prominent crypto analyst and trader is outlining key support levels for Bitcoin, Ethereum, Chainlink and two other crypto assets in the case of a broad correction in the digital asset markets. In a ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Adoption Rages On As Crypto ATM Machine Hits Central American Country
Global Bitcoin adoption is accelerating as another Central American nation sees the arrival of its first-ever crypto ATM machine. According to Reuters, local firm TGU Consulting Group installed the ... ( read original story ...)
Kobe Bryant NFTs sold for crazy prices in crypto auction
Eight never-before-seen photos of Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant were recently sold as NFTs, with each selling for more than $10,000 each. According to ESPN, the photos were taken by David Factor ... ( read original story ...)
Tik Tok Is Allegedly Censoring Crypto Influencers
Social media platform Tik Tok appears to have changed its rules and regulations. As a result, many crypto and blockchain-related videos are getting taken down, though their posters say they have not ... ( read original story ...)
CEO of AriseCoin Given Five Years in Prison for Crypto Scheme
The Department of Justice announced that the CEO of AriseCoin has been sentenced to five year in federal prison. The sentencing came after the defendant, Jared Rice, Sr, admitted to lying to and ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto debate set to return in force
ADVERTISEMENT Toomey, the ranking member of the Senate Banking Committee, put out a call soliciting proposals on how to ensure federal law supports the development of crypto and open blockchain ... ( read original story ...)
IPO markets are booming in India, Indonesia and South Korea as China deals slow
Investors are already boosting exposure to markets outside China, with some buying into IPOs from countries like India and Indonesia for the first time ... ( read original story ...)
New Japanese business cards beat pandemic masking with beaming smiles
NAGOYA -- "Nice to meet you, this is what I look like!" That's the idea behind a line of business cards printed with the lower half of the bearer's face, the half often covered by a mask in these ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Paralympic Games 2020 day six: shooting begins, athletics and more – live!
The Games continue with competition in 13 sports on the day that marks at the halfway stage. Join our team of writers ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Paralympics: Christopher Skelley’s golden celebration after naming the day
Readers of this newspaper’s Marriages and Engagements section on Saturday might have seen the forthcoming nuptials of Louise Hunt, a wheelchair tennis player, a ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka looks to ‘celebrate myself and my accomplishments more’ at US Open
"You shouldn't value yourself on other people's standards," Naomi Osaka said on social media the day before she begins defense of her U.S. Open title. ( read original story ...)
Osaka and fans back for first day of U.S. Open
Naomi Osaka returns to the Grand Slam stage at the U.S. Open on Monday and the buzz will also be back with fans bringing the celebrated New York energy to the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center ... ( read original story ...)