One of the barges serving as a launch platform for the fireworks had caught fire. All five workers on board jumped into the sea and were rescued by the coast guard, with one being transported to the ... ( read original story ...)
Nick & Vanessa Lachey’s Head-Turning Real Estate Decision Shows How Much They Loved Their Dream Home
As the old saying goes, “you can go home again.” That’s exactly what Nick and Vanessa Lachey are doing with their recent real estate purchase. Let’s dial it back to see how the couple went full circle ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto analyst eyes XRP breaking out to new all-time high
XRP is the third-largest cryptocurrency, which has a market cap of more than $184 billion. It hit an all-time high (ATH) of $3.84 on Jan. 4, 2018, and if Martinez's prediction comes true, the asset ...
Indonesia Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka sets new visitor record
The Indonesia Pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, recorded its highest single-day visitor count on August 13, welcoming 30,580 people. Since opening in ... ( read original story ...)
Trump-Backed American Bitcoin Targets Japan, Hong Kong Acquisitions to Boost BTC Reserves
American Bitcoin, a US cryptocurrency miner backed by Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, is seeking acquisitions in Asia to expand its Bitcoin holdings, according to people familiar with the plans.
Turning stocks and bonds into crypto-style trades won’t be happening soon. Here’s why.
Regulators and crypto bulls want to move all stocks and bonds onto a blockchain. But turning that vision into reality may still be a long way off.
All in the family: Nagoya woman, son suspected of dealing cocaine, marijuana
Aichi Prefectural Police have arrested a 50-year-old woman and her son for possessing cocaine and marijuana in Nagoya with intent to sell them ... ( read original story ...)
Citibank considers expanding crypto services to asset custody, stablecoins: CNBC Crypto World
On today's episode of CNBC Crypto World, bitcoin slips to the $117,000 level while ether falls below $4,500. Plus, Citibank says it's exploring more crypto services for clients. And, David Puell of ...
Misunderstanding has hospitalized teen in Japan losing first, perhaps last, chance to vote
It was his first chance, and maybe his last chance, to cast a vote.That's what one mother in Aichi Prefecture thought as she said to her 18-･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Missing hiker on Hokkaido mountain found dead after bear attack
A missing male hiker was found dead on Friday, a day after being attacked and dragged away by a brown bear on Mt. Rausu on Japan's ... ( read original story ...)
Listed Japan firms log 11% quarterly profit drop
Publicly traded companies in Japan logged an 11.7% decrease in combined net profit for April-June from a year before as tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump weighed heavily on automakers. ( read original story ...)
Winklevoss twins’ crypto company Gemini files for IPO
Earlier this month, crypto exchange Bullish, which also owns media outlet CoinDesk, raised $1.1 billion in its IPO. Bullish, led by former president of the NYSE Tom Farley, saw its shares more than ...
Osaka eSIM launches new data add-ons for long-term … – Yahoo Finance
The Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau and KDDI Corporation have announced the addition of new options for "Osaka eSIM" starting June 25, 2025, and will launch new data add-ons for long-term visitors, ...
Hiker found dead after bear attack in mountain in Japan
A 26-year-old man was found dead on a mountain of Japan's northernmost island on Friday, one day after the hiker was reported missing in a brown bear attack. ( read original story ...)
Japan marks 80th anniversary of WWII surrender
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expressed “remorse” over the war in an Aug. 15 address. The regretful behavior reflects a change in perception of Japan’s actions during World War II, as former premier ... ( read original story ...)
Federal Reserve removes massive hurdles for crypto bankers
The Federal Reserve has ended its “novel activities” supervision program, folding crypto and fintech oversight back into normal bank supervision.