It is also important to verify information." People spread concerning rumors on social media following massive earthquake: 'We need to pause and think for a moment' first appeared on The Cool Down. ( read original story ...)
Adam Neumann’s climate startup is quietly refunding investors after failing to launch a crypto token, report says
WeWork cofounder Adam Neumann's climate tech startup has been quietly refunding investors, Forbes reported. Flowcarbon, which aimed to enable companies to purchase carbon credits with cryptocurrency,
How Matt Sauer got himself onto the Dodgers’ Tokyo travel roster: ‘It was awesome’
"I honestly didn’t even know how to react," Sauer said, describing feeling pure shock as he walked off the mound. ( read original story ...)
Trump’s Crypto Reserve Is Really Happening
The bitcoin stockpile, which presumably will be the larger of the two, amounts to “a virtual Fort Knox for digital gold,” Trump said during a crypto summit at the White House earlier today. “‘Never sell your bitcoin.
First-ever White House crypto summit leaves some investors unhappy
The White House hosted its first-ever “crypto summit” Friday, convening top executives from various digital asset firms to discuss the Trump administration’s commitment to rolling back the aggressive regulatory posture the Biden administration took toward the industry.
JPMorgan Questions Viability of US Crypto Reserve, Cites Issues With Smaller Tokens
A senior JPMorgan Chase & Co (NASDAQ:JPM) strategist voiced doubts about the feasibility of establishing a U.S. strategic cryptocurrency reserve, pegging its chances of approval at below 50% and raising concerns about including tokens such as XRP (CRYPTO: XRP),
Japan’s 30-year bond yield hits highest level since 2008; Nikkei leads Asia losses
It comes as Trump’s latest tariff concessions failed to calm a market that has seen many policy reversals over the past two months.
I flew on 2 long-haul flights: one in business and another in economy. The 2 cabins couldn’t be more different — take a look.
From reclining seats to three-course meals, I spotted dozens of differences between economy and business class on long-haul flights. ( read original story ...)
Police arrest Brazilian man for allegedly introducing underage girl to Tokyo hostess bar
A Brazilian man has been arrested for allegedly brokering the provision of an underage girl to a hostess bar in violation of the Child Welfar･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Skating star Yuzuru Hanyu commemorates Great East Japan Earthquake in ice show
An ice show event hosted by professional figure skater and back-to-back Olympic gold medalist Yuzuru Hanyu began in this northeast Jap･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s refusal to recognise same-sex marriage unconstitutional, court finds
Japan’s refusal to recognise same-sex marriage unconstitutional, court finds - Friday’s decision marks ninth victory out of 10 rulings since the first group of plaintiffs filed lawsuits in 2019 ... ( read original story ...)
Trump Creates US Strategic Crypto Reserve With Seized Bitcoin: Live Updates
Trump signs order creating a U.S. crypto reserve with seized bitcoin, disappointing investors hoping for new government purchases. Follow Newsweek's live blog.
Tennis-Osaka crashes out of Indian Wells first round
Former champion Naomi Osaka was sent packing from Indian Wells after a 6-4 6-4 first-round defeat by Colombia's Camila Osorio on Wednesday. The Japanese four-time Grand Slam champion never looked comfortable against Osorio's dynamic shotmaking and piled up the unforced errors on a cool evening in the California desert. ( read original story ...)
Japan must fix ‘misunderstanding’ it is manipulating yen, says ex-BOJ chief Kuroda
Japan must fix "any misunderstanding" held by U.S. President Donald Trump that its central bank was intentionally weakening the yen with monetary policy, former Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda ... ( read original story ...)
Trump says he’s ending the U.S. government’s ‘war on crypto’
President Trump’s crypto summit with CEOs and investors follows executive orders trying to boost an industry whose reputation has been tarnished by scandals.
Seven & i To Sell Supermarket Unit To Bain For $5.4 Billion And IPO U.S. Arm
The moves are part of the 7-Eleven chain operator’s plans to fend off a $47 billion takeover bid from Alimentation Couche-Tard, which runs the rival Circle K chain.