In a lengthy social media post written in Apple’s notes feature, tennis star Naomi Osaka says she is working on […] The post Naomi Osaka speaks out on others’ expectations: ‘Your life is your own’ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Halts 2.6M Moderna Doses as Officials Say Two Deaths Possibly Linked to Vaccine
In some areas, a tiny black substance was found in a Moderna vaccine vial, while in others, black and pink substances were spotted in syringes and vials. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Paralympics joy marred by COVID anxiety as surging cases fill hospital beds
Surging coronavirus cases have filled ICU beds, forcing Japanese patients to recuperate at home in a reality that seems totally detached from the glory of the Games. ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 surges in Japan with Paralympics ongoing
The Paralympics are underway in Tokyo, with thousands of athletes competing for gold. While the games are playing out, Japan is facing a surge in COVID-19 cases. Foreign correspondent Lucy Craft ... ( read original story ...)
The Crypto Uprising The SEC Didn’t See Coming
When the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed its bombshell lawsuit against cryptocurrency innovator Ripple Labs in December 2020, it didn’t expect blowback. But during the pre-trial ... ( read original story ...)
Billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried Pushes Back Against Critics Of Crypto Derivatives
Billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried made a large portion of his wealth on the back of risky crypto derivative products. However, he also believes that they are necessary for a mature and healthy market. He ... ( read original story ...)
A billionaire investor who called the 2008 crash says crypto is a bubble that will ‘go to zero’ and tells investors buy gold
Crypto fans and gold bugs have at times been at odds, each camp offering their preferred asset as the best hedge against inflation. ( read original story ...)
Will central bank money ever be equitable?
Over the weekend, the top central bankers convened (some by zoom) in Jackson Hole in the US state of Kansas to discuss “Macroeconomic Policy in an Uneven Economy”. Central bankers carry the aura of ... ( read original story ...)
Danielle Dorris earns silver in the pool to bring Tokyo 2020 Canadian Paralympic Team to 12 medals after Day 6
Paralympic Games are officially halfway complete, and Para swimmer Danielle Dorris (Moncton, NB) kept Canada's consecutive medal streak alive on Monday with a silver in the 100m backstroke S7. ( read original story ...)
Swimmer Mallory Weggemann sets second Paralympic record for second gold of Tokyo Games
Weggemann's second gold medal in as many races came on a seven-medal day for U.S. Paralympic swimmers in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
FATF urges Japan for stronger anti-money laundering measures
The Financial Action Task Force FATF an intergovernmental body tasked with combating money laundering and terrorist funding urged ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Paralympics: Avani Lekhara becomes first Indian woman to win gold medal
Shooter Avani Lekhara becomes the first Indian woman to win a gold medal at the Paralympics. She won gold in the women’s 10m air rifle standing SH1 event in Tokyo Paralympics. At the age of 11, she ... ( read original story ...)
BofA Warns of Weaker, More-Volatile Yen on Japan Political Risks
Japan’s yen, the worst-performing Group-of-10 currency this year against both the dollar and the euro, may lose value and become more volatile due to a series of domestic catalysts.Fall elections, a ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama to withdraw from casino resort race
New Mayor Takeharu Yamanaka said Monday that the city will withdraw its candidacy to host a casino resort. “We will promptly move forward the withdrawal procedures,” Yamanaka, who was elected on Aug. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Says She’s Going to ‘Celebrate Myself More’ as She Reflects on Big Career Moments
Naomi Osaka is speaking her truth! On Sunday, the 23-year-old professional tennis player penned a candid statement on Instagram, sharing that she is going to "celebrate myself and my accomplishments ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis-King lauds Osaka for mental health stand, calls it ‘fantastic progress’
Tennis great Billie Jean King has praised Naomi Osaka for speaking out on mental health issues and her stand against racial injustice. Japan's Osaka withdrew from this year's French Open after being ... ( read original story ...)