Thousands of thankful, sobbing fans flocked to a Tokyo zoo Saturday to bid an emotional farewell to a pair of beloved pandas before their imminent return to China. ( read original story ...)
Fifth time’s a charm as former defense minister finally wins Japan ruling party leadership contest and will become country’s next leader
Japan’s ruling party will elect its new leader Friday, and the winner will become the country’s next prime minister. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s next prime minister faces big challenge as he tries to move past ruling party scandals
Japan’s next prime minister is a veteran politician with deep policy experience, a taste for curry and anime — and big challenges ahead of him. ( read original story ...)
Faulty gift info leads to flood of 42-cent ‘hometown tax’ donations to Japan town
A set of "himono" dried fish meant for those who donate 10,000 yen (about $69) to a town in central Japan's Aichi Prefecture through the "hometown tax" system was mistakenly displayed as a gift for 60 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan researchers develop device hoped to help overcome ‘mental frailty’ among elderly
A team of researchers in central Japan's Aichi Prefecture has developed a mental workout device that can measure and potentially reverse cog ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Toni responds to Twin Hector’s lawsuit against Angela White
In a recent turn of events, Tokyo Toni has entered the conversation surrounding the lawsuit filed by rapper Twin Hector against his ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Finance Regulators to Reform Crypto Gaming Laws
Japan’s financial regulator, Financial Services Agency (FSA) is reportedly determined to introduce major reforms to the nation’s crypto gaming laws.
Moo Deng now has her own crypto, because of course she does
But the Fed’s super-sized rate cut last week, and signals of more cuts to come, are also powering a surge in crypto broadly, from the Moo Dengs to the more mainstream bitcoin and ethereum, as looser ...
Crypto Weekly Highlights: Bitcoin ETF Inflows, Shiba Inu Surge, U.S. Election Influence on Crypto
Million Inflows in Spot Bitcoin ETFs In a report posted on September 23, a total of $92 million inflows were recorded in 12 Bitcoin Spot exchange-traded ...
Russia’s Crypto Mining Tycoon Builds Fortune From Putin’s U-Turn
In 2017, the same year that Russian entrepreneur Igor Runets got his MBA from Stanford University, he started building a data center for crypto mining in Siberia. It was a bold bet that the region’s ...
Volynets vs. Osaka Prediction: China Open 2024
No. 60-ranked Katie Volynets will meet No. 73 Naomi Osaka in the China Open Round of 32 on Saturday, September 28. Watch tennis, other live sports and more on Fubo. Use our link to sign up for a free trial. ( read original story ...)
Crypto founder paid LA cops to help extort victims for crypto, FBI alleges
Crypto firm founder Adam Iza is alleged to have paid LA Sheriff’s deputies for information used in attempts to steal crypto.
Japan’s incoming PM Ishiba gives BOJ scope to hike rates – with caution
Japan's incoming prime minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Friday the country's monetary policy will broadly remain loose, but he signalled that he won't push back against further increases in still ...
Volynets vs. Osaka Live Stream & TV Channel, September 28
Preview the Katie Volynets vs. Naomi Osaka match with China Open TV channel, live stream, match info, and H2H stats ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s soon-to-be prime minister faces big challenge as he tries to move past ruling party scandals
The person chosen to lead Japan’s governing party, and become prime minister next week, is a veteran politician with deep policy experience, a taste for curry and anime — and big challenges ahead of h ( read original story ...)
5 things to know for Sept. 27: Hurricane Helene, Israel-Lebanon strikes, Covid-19 tests, Gun violence, Japan election
Here’s what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day . Helene made landfall Thursday in Florida’s Big Bend as a Category 4 hurricane with over 9 feet of storm surge observed along the state’s coast. ( read original story ...)