Ross, Alix Klineman take on Australia for beach volleyball gold medal; U.S. women face Serbia in both basketball, volleyball semifinals. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics schedule: U.S. takes on Serbia for chance at women’s basketball gold-medal game
A semifinal win would keep the U.S. women's basketball team's 53-game win streak alive and give them a chance at a seventh straight gold medal. ( read original story ...)
Japan dominated in Olympic skateboarding. Will it bring acceptance on Tokyo’s streets?
Tokyo skateboarders say the reality on the streets is a far cry from the Olympic glory currently being bestowed on the sport on the country’s TV screens, where Japanese competitors have won five of 12 ... ( read original story ...)
Pompeo doesn’t know whereabouts of $5,800 whiskey bottle given to him from Japan
The State Department is investigating the whereabouts of a $5,800 bottle of whiskey given to former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo from Japan in June 2019. Pompeo says he doesn't know what happened to ... ( read original story ...)
Mr. Ryoichi Tanaka Joins Telix Japan as Chief Operating Officer
Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX: TLX, ‘Telix’, the ‘Company’) is pleased to announce that Mr. Ryoichi Tanaka has joined the Telix Japan leadership team in the role of Chief Operating Officer and ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo hopes Tokyo Games success will boost 2030 Winter Olympic bid
The northern Japanese city of Sapporo was chosen as a haven from Tokyo's punishing heat and humidity for the Olympic marathon and race walking events, giving it an opportunity to promote its bid to ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese mayor sorry for biting Olympic medal amid COVID concerns; ‘extremely inappropriate’
The mayor of Japanese city Nagoya has apologized for ignoring COVID-19 protocols and chomping down on an Olympic gold medal at an event meant to celebrate its winner, Japanese softball pitcher Miu ... ( read original story ...)
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says proposed crypto tax rules ‘make no sense’ and will push innovation out of the US
"This makes no sense," Armstrong said. "This provision could have a profound negative impact on crypto in the US and unintentionally push more innovation offshore." ... ( read original story ...)
Policybazaar files DRHP with Sebi for Rs 6,000-crore IPO
Mumbai: PB Fintech, parent entity of online marketplaces Policybazaar and Paisabazaar, has filed its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with markets regulator Sebi to raise Rs 6,017 crore ($809 ... ( read original story ...)
The IPO Delug: Gold Rush Or Fool’s Rush?
Prabal Basu Roy - Riding a tiger is a dangerous game with gray rhinos lurking around, , ipo market, ipo bidding, initial public offering, stockmarket ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka almost didn’t light the Olympic cauldron, as organizing committee head wanted “pure Japanese” Hideki Matsui instead – Reports
Naomi Osaka created history last month when she became the first-ever tennis player to light the Olympic cauldron. But as per recent media reports, the Japanese was initially not deemed fit for the ... ( read original story ...)
You Can’t Break Naomi Osaka Down
We all have different strengths,” Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka says in the new eponymous Netflix docuseries about her life. “I used to call myself a counter puncher, but I think I’m really an ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 Olympics: men’s 50km walk, Belgium win hockey – live!
The action has come to a conclusion after a medal-strewn 13th day. Join our team for the latest ... ( read original story ...)
Texans’ Jonathan Owens ‘sick’ watching girlfriend Simone Biles struggle during Tokyo Olympics
The Houston Texans safety repeated how proud he is of girlfriend Simone Biles for her Olympic performance, but he felt sick watching her struggle. ( read original story ...)
Former Secretary of State Pompeo got $5,800 whisky gift from Japan, but where is it?
The State Department said Wednesday it’s looking into the apparent disappearance of a nearly $6,000 bottle of whisky given more than two years ago to then-Secretary of State Mike Pompeo by the ... ( read original story ...)
People are changing their Tinder locations to Japan so here are more Olympic athletes the internet can’t get over
People are setting their Tinder locations to Olympic Village in the hopes of finding love with one of the world’s top athletes. A TikTok trend: Kassie Yeung made headlines in May when she, a ... ( read original story ...)