The following is a timeline of major events in the run-up to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, postponed for a year and set to open in a month: ... ( read original story ...)
One-month countdown to long-awaited Tokyo Olympics
After a year-long postponement due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the world now begins its one-month countdown to the start of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. More than 12,000 athletes will compete at the games. ( read original story ...)
No spectators at the Tokyo Olympics still a possibility if virus cases surge, games chief Seiko Hashimoto says
"We may potentially bring down the number of spectators, a cap on the spectators or ... no spectators," Hashimoto said. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s June factory activity expands at slowest pace in 4 months
Japan's factory activity expanded at the slowest pace in four months in June, in a sign momentum in the world's third-largest economy was levelling out before Tokyo is set to host the Olympic Games ... ( read original story ...)
As Japan reboots 44-year-old nuclear reactor, experts sound alarm
The head of a major inquiry into Japan's nuclear disaster and a former senior Cabinet adviser have sounded alarm over plans this week to restart a 44-year old reactor, saying the industry and ... ( read original story ...)
NBC Approaches “Moral Hazard” Amid Tokyo Olympics Push During Pandemic
During the TV industry’s upfronts in May, Disney enlisted Jimmy Kimmel to liven up the proceedings with a stand-up routine. The ABC late-night star roasted the broadcast community but reserved his ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: D’Tigers coach invites 49 players to California camp
The Nigeria men’s basketball team, D’Tigers have officially commenced their preparation for the 2020 Olympic Games. Head Coach, Mike Brown, has handed invitations to 49 players to battle it out for ... ( read original story ...)
Summer Manga Minis featuring Mashle, Yokohama Station, Balan Wonderworld, and more!
We’re heading into the sweltering summer months, and school’s out! That means more time to stay inside with the AC and read your favorite manga and light novels! This time around we’ve got two light ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka returns to spotlight with Grand Slam style in photo shoot after media boycott
Naomi Osaka has ended her boycott of the media by posing in her bikini top on the cover of Vogue. The tennis superstar and world’s highest earning female athlete, 23, unveiled her fashion turn in the ... ( read original story ...)
Andy Murray sympathizes with Naomi Osaka over mental health concerns, reveals he found it hard to deal with the press as a young player
In a recent interview, former World No. 1 and three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray voiced his support for Osaka. The Briton claimed that in his early years he too was unprepared to deal with the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics set to allow — but sharply restrict — in-person attendance
A sharply limited number of fans will be allowed to attend the Tokyo Olympics, organizers announced Monday as they tried to save some of the spirit of the Games where even cheering has been banned. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin drop below $30,000 sparks fears of another crypto winter — here’s why bulls aren’t worried
Bitcoin's brief drop below the symbolic price threshold of $30,000 on Tuesday has reignited talk of a crypto winter. ( read original story ...)
Sweetgreen Files For IPO
Culver City-based salad chain Sweetgreen filed for an IPO, the company announced Monday. The company confidentially submitted a draft registration statement on Form S-1 with the Securities and ... ( read original story ...)
A $7 Billion Fintech Super App Eyes 12-Fold Growth, IPO by 2025
Viva Republica Inc., operator of South Korea’s largest fintech startup Toss, raised more than $400 million at a $7.4 billion value, to help the super app grow sales 12-fold by 2025 as it heads for a ... ( read original story ...)
AP source: Middleton, Holiday, Love commit to Tokyo Games
Jrue Holiday is planning to try to follow in his wife’s footsteps and win an Olympic gold medal. Holiday has committed to USA Basketball for next month’s Tokyo Games, along with his Milwaukee teammate ... ( read original story ...)
Johor Darul Ta’zim left to rue absence of VAR in controversial loss to Nagoya
Johor Darul Ta'zim will be rueing the absence of VAR in the AFC Champions League 2021 group stage after a controversial 1-0 loss to Nagoya Grampus. ( read original story ...)