A pharmacist in Kanagawa prefecture reportedly found several black particles in the vaccine vial on Tuesday while it was being checked before use. ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Osaka advances at US Open as opponent withdraws
The Latest on the U.S. Open tennis tournament (all times local): ___ 11:05 a.m. Naomi Osaka has advanced to the third round of the U.S. Open after her second-round opponent ... ( read original story ...)
New Crypto PACs, Super PACs Race To Give Industry Clout In D.C.
Andrew Durgee, Republic's head of crypto and tokenization, talks about how quickly new lobbying groups are popping up ... ( read original story ...)
EY Expert Dishes on Potential Crypto Taxes, Penalties
Something important to remember about the much-parsed crypto language in the $3.5-trillion infrastructure bill, according to an EY tax expert: Any resulting tax ... ( read original story ...)
Ethereum’s co-founder says crypto could play a larger role against an outdated Taliban regime in Afghanistan
Strong interest in crypto could soon be a reaction to the Taliban's overthrow of the Afghanistan government, Charles Hoskinson said. ( read original story ...)
Japan Nikkei extends gain to third day
At closing bell, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average advanced 361.48 points, or 1.29%, to 28,451.02. The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange added 20.09 points, ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka reaches 3rd round of US Open after opponent withdraws
Defending champion Naomi Osaka returned to the third round of the U.S. Open on Wednesday when her opponent withdrew because of illness. Osaka had been scheduled to face Olga Danilovic of Serbia in the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan mayor who bit Olympian’s gold medal tests positive for COVID-19
Nagoya Mayor Takashi Kawamura, who has faced a barrage of criticism for suddenly biting an Olympic softball player’s gold medal last month, on Wednesday tested positive for the coronavirus, the local ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s Powerful Message Will Make Feel Like A Champion
Naomi Osaka is practicing more positive self-talk. The tennis champion posted a candid letter on social media, in which she reflected on the past year and her ongoing mental health journey. After ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: Watch the best plays as France defeat Slovenia 90-89 in the men’s basketball semi-final
Watch the best plays as France beat Slovenia 90-89 in the men's basketball semi-final thanks to a dramatic last-gasp defensive block. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks end higher on hopes for normalizing economic activity
Tokyo stocks ended higher Wednesday on hopes for the normalization of domestic economic activity as Japan's nationwide toll of COVID- ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks close higher on hopes for normalization of economic activity
Tokyo stocks closed higher Wednesday on hopes for the normalization of domestic economic activity, with Japan's nationwide COVID-19 infections appearing to have struck a spike, local media reported ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto has ‘no border or boundaries,’ SEC’s Gensler tells European regulators
U.S. Securities and Exchange Chairman Gary Gensler reached out to European lawmakers Wednesday with a request for collaboration on issues ranging ... ( read original story ...)
Japan mayor who bit Olympian’s gold medal tests positive for COVID
Nagoya Mayor Takashi Kawamura, who has faced a barrage of criticism for suddenly biting an Olympic softball player's gold medal last month, on Sept. 1 tested positive for the coronavirus, the local ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s Opponent Has a Not-So-Secret Weapon: Novak Djokovic
Olga Danilovic, a young Serbian player who calls the world No. 1 her mentor, will be in the spotlight against Osaka at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Wednesday at noon. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Paralympics: Great Britain’s Becky Redfern wins SB13 100m breaststroke silver
Great Britain's Becky Redfern wins silver in the women's SB13 100m breaststroke final at the Tokyo Paralympics. ( read original story ...)