NAGOYA -- "I'm an alcoholic," confessed Tatsuya Yamaguchi, a former member of the popular all-male idol group Tokio, who now gives lectures on alcohol･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Sales of feudal-era weapon heat up in Japan after store uses it to thwart robbery
A Japanese weapon that traces its roots to the 1600s is gaining new interest after a jewelry store employee successfully used it to prevent a robbery last weekend. The incident: Robbers on a motorcycle pulled up in front of the store, ( read original story ...)
Crypto stocks set to start December on high note as bitcoin hits near 19-month high
Shares of crypto miners and bitcoin-tracking companies rose on Friday as the world's largest cryptocurrency extended a recent rally to touch a near 19-month high on improving risk appetite.
Crypto stocks have notched blistering triple-digit rallies this year
Michael Saylor's MicroStrategy, which holds a trove of bitcoin worth $6.5 billion, has seen its stock jump 260% in 2023. Meanwhile, crypto miners Riot Platforms and Marathon Digital have rallied about ...
Avalanche, Helium Lead Monthly Crypto Gains as Bullish Bitcoin Consolidation Spurs Altcoin Season Call
Smaller tokens outperformed bitcoin during bullish November for crypto markets.AVAX, HNT, BLUR and RUNE were among the best performers with ...
‘The Girls Should Be Petrified’ – Naomi Osaka’s Latest Act Erupts Tennis Fans as Hype Around Her Comeback Reaches New Heights
From Coco Gauff to Elena Rybakina, the tennis world is currently witnessing the journeys of many young players rising to the top. Despite enjoying the action that these players showcase on the court, ... ( read original story ...)
Osprey aircraft in Japan grounded by Air Force in wake of deadly accident
The Air Force grounded a set of Osprey aircraft after one of those planes crashed in waters off Japan earlier this week, killing one and leaving seven still missing, officials said Friday. ( read original story ...)
U.S. limits some Osprey flights in Japan, continues others- Pentagon
The U.S. military unit which had a V-22 Osprey aircraft crash off the coast of Japan is not carrying out operations but other aircraft will continue to fly after undergoing safety checks, the Pentagon ... ( read original story ...)
7 downed airmen’s locations unknown days after Osprey crash near Japan
Several military and civilian search-and-rescue units are scouring the water and coastline around the island of Yakushima, Japan. ( read original story ...)
Remains of one airman aboard Osprey that crashed in Japan recovered, Air Force says
The remains of one airman who was aboard the Air Force CV-22B Osprey that crashed off the coast of Yakushima Island, Japan, on Wednesday have been recovered, the Air Force said Friday. ( read original story ...)
Decoding What OPEC Wants
Today’s article explores OPEC's motivations for cutting oil production by 1 million barrels per day, and why those goals contrast with those of net crude oil-importing nations. ( read original story ...)
Shein’s IPO could raise billions. Here’s what to know about the secretive Chinese-founded retailer.
(part 1) 05:27 Shein, the fast-fashion giant that's built a following through social media influencers touting a seemingly endless variety of new designs, has filed confidentially for an IPO in ...
The 2024 IPO cohort is coming into focus as Shein, Reddit prep to go public
What will come first: the heat death of the universe or Reddit’s IPO? It appears the self-professed “front page of the internet” is once again gearing up for a public offering, Bloomberg ...
Japan expresses concern over continued US Osprey flights
The Pentagon on Friday sought to alleviate fears of any issue with Osprey aircraft based in Japan after Tokyo expressed concerns over the U.S. military continuing to fly the aircraft in the country ...
World’s biggest experimental nuclear fusion reactor launched in Japan
Joint project with EU involves more than 500 scientists and engineers and more than 70 companies ( read original story ...)
Secret Behind the Chairs in Japanese Elevators: A Curious Phenomenon Explained
Japanese broadcasts have a system that automatically sends out earthquake news as soon as the meteorological agency’s earthquake data comes in. The government, local governments, and the Self-Defense ... ( read original story ...)