Hamas is a terrorist organization that is chartered to destroy the state of Israel," Senator Lindsey Graham told NBC. "They're religious Nazis. ( read original story ...)
Trevor Bauer heading back to Japan after signing with Yokohama Bay …
The Yokohama Bay Stars are bringing back Trevor Bauer, who last pitched in Major League Baseball for the Los Angeles Dodgers in June 2021, the Japanese club announced Monday.. It will be Bauer’s ... ( read original story ...)
Scientists repurpose old solar panels to convert CO2 exhaust into valuable chemicals
Significantly reducing greenhouse gasses in the atmosphere to mitigate the most devastating effects of climate change will require a large reduction in emissions as well as strategies designed to ... ( read original story ...)
The rise of Japan’s far right was supercharged by Trump – and tourists
With their "Japanese First" slogan, riffing off US President Donald Trump's "America First", they have truly ruffled the feathers of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its embattled prime ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo schools rush to install air conditioning amid dangerous temps
Efforts to equip schools in this north Japan city with air conditioning are underway amid another scorching summer, with the current instal・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka announces she is no longer working with coach Patrick Mouratoglou
Naomi Osaka and coach Patrick Mouratoglou are done working together after less than a year, the four-time Grand Slam champion announced Sunday on social media. “Merci Patrick,” Osaka began her post, ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka splits with coach Patrick Mouratoglou as tennis hard-court swing begins
Osaka's time with Mouratologou followed an up-and-down sequence of promising signs and frustrations with either injury or close-run defeats. ( read original story ...)
Struggling Naomi Osaka parts ways with coach Patrick Mouratoglou in shocking announcement ahead of US Open
Naomi Osaka has announced that she is splitting up with her coach, Patrick Mouratoglou. The 4-time Grand Slam champion started working with Mouratoglou in September 2024, shortly after her ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka splits with coach Patrick Mouratoglou ahead of tennis hard-court swing
Osaka's time with Mouratologou followed an up-and-down sequence of promising signs and frustrations with either injury or close-run defeats. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka splits with Patrick Mouratoglou: “Such a great experience”
At Mouratoglou's urging, Osaka dropped down a level of competition to win a WTA 125 in Saint-Malo, France during the clay-court season and won it—her first trophy since giving birth—and posted an ... ( read original story ...)
BVB women lose test match to Osaka 1-3
Both teams had a fast-paced start to the game. Annika Enderle launched the first attack in the seventh minute. Shortly after, a free kick and a corner created some danger in the opponents’ box. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s MUFG buys $681 million Osaka tower, plans to tokenize it
MUFG, through its trust banking unit, just dropped over ¥100 billion ($681 million) on a high-rise building in Osaka City. ( read original story ...)
Graham: In Next Few Weeks, Israel Is Going To “Take Gaza Down, Like We Did In Tokyo And Berlin
Sen. Lindsey Graham says Israel is about to change strategy with regard to Hamas, essentially giving up on returning the remaining hostages and simply destroying the rest of Gaza. "You're going to see ... ( read original story ...)
Kotoshoho wins first sumo title
Rank-and-file wrestler Kotoshoho won his first-ever title on Sunday at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament with 13 wins and two losses. ( read original story ...)
Green Apartments, Carbon-Neutral Hotels: How Tokyo Is Becoming Sustainable
Japan’s largest city has big green ambitions and its tourism industry is pitching in to make Tokyo more sustainable. Here’s what they’re doing — and how it could affect your next trip. ( read original story ...)
Sumo: Kotoshoho beats Aonishiki to claim maiden Emperor’s Cup
Dark horse Kotoshoho overpowered fellow championship contender Aonishiki to win the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament with a 13-2 record ... ( read original story ...)