British powerlifter Ali Jawad says he has effectively self-isolated for three years to make it to the Paralympics. ( read original story ...)
Japan halts some Moderna vaccine after contamination found
Japan suspended use of about 1.63 million doses of Moderna vaccine Thursday after contamination was found in unused vials, raising concern of a supply shortage as the country tries to accelerate ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live news: Moderna withholds 1.6m vaccines in Japan over contamination concerns, Sydney hospitals struggle to cope
Pharamaceutical giant Moderna says it’s withholding 1.63m vaccine doses over fears of contamination with particulate matter while Sydney’s health system is struggling as the city reports record case n ... ( read original story ...)
Japan suspends 1.6 million Moderna doses over contamination fears
Japan has suspended the use of about 1.63 million doses of the Moderna vaccine due to contamination. The health ministry said "foreign materials" were found in some doses of a batch of roughly 560,000 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan hospitalises first Paralympics participant with COVID-19 -Kyodo
A foreign participant in the Paralympic Games in Japan has been hospitalised with non-severe symptoms of COVID-19, Kyodo News said on Thursday, citing the Games' organising committee. It is the ... ( read original story ...)
Simple microRNA Urine Test May Help Early Detection of Brain Tumors
A recent study by Nagoya University researchers revealed that microRNAs in urine could be a promising biomarker to diagnose brain tumors. Their findings, published in the journal ACS Applied Materials ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei edges higher on transport stocks boost
Japan's Nikkei index inched higher in choppy trade on Thursday, boosted by transport shares and Wall Street's overnight jump, although the gains were capped by uncertainties around the COVID-19 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s service prices sustain rise as demand weathers COVID hit
The prices Japanese companies charge each other for services rose for a fifth straight month in July, data showed on Thursday, a sign the economy was holding up despite the hit from a resurgence in ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka: Hope my stance on mental health helps other athletes
Japan’S tennis superstar Naomi Osaka hoped her approach to mental health has changed the way people perceive athletes. Osaka, 23, stunned the tennis world by withdrawing from the French Open in May, ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020: does the Paralympics empower disabled people?
The Paralympics are the stage for a battle between the exclusivity of elite sport and the inclusivity the movement aims to nurture. Can the event effect true social change? ( read original story ...)
Data Reveals Bitcoin And Crypto Market ‘Driving Force’ Could Be About To Return As The Price Of Ethereum, Cardano And BNB Surges
Bitcoin and cryptocurrency prices have rallied over the last month, with bitcoin this week breaking above $50,000 for the first time since May. ( read original story ...)
The real victims of mass crypto-hacks that keep happening
Chris describes himself as "a small crypto-holder from Austria" and is one of many victims of a hack attack on cryptocurrency exchange Liquid Global last week. The company has insisted it will pay all ... ( read original story ...)
Want To Buy Crypto? Check Out The Top Movers For Today
Do you want to learn more about trading and be able to analyze your own portfolio of stocks or cryptocurrencies? Consider signing up for Benzinga Pro. Benzinga Pro gives you up to date news and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s budget requests hit record as COVID cost accumulates -Nikkei
Japan is expected to see combined budget requests from government ministers for next the fiscal year hit a record exceeding $1 trillion as the cost to combat the COVID-19 pandemic accumulates, the ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka defends US Open crown with Barty leading top rivals
Defending champion Naomi Osaka seeks her third US Open title in four tries as the year's final Grand Slam begins Monday with top-ranked Wimbledon winner Ashleigh Barty leading a host of rivals. What's ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Paralympics 2020 day two: swimming, cycling, wheelchair basketball and more – live!
The sport continues in Tokyo with plenty more medals up for grabs. Join our team of writers for updates ... ( read original story ...)