The head of the International Paralympic Committee says he’s satisfied with the precautions being taken to protect athletes competing in the Tokyo Games, as concerns mount over whether the event can ... ( read original story ...)
USGS: 5.3-magnitude quake hits 131 km ESE of Takahagi, Japan
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.3 jolted 131 km ESE of Takahagi, Japan at 23:21:04 GMT on Friday, the US Geological Survey said. The epicenter, with a depth of 10.0 km, was initially determined to ... ( read original story ...)
Significant 5.0 quake hits near Kitaibaraki, Kitaibaraki-shi, Ibaraki, Japan
Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) reported a magnitude 5.0 quake in Japan near Kitaibaraki, Kitaibaraki-shi, Ibaraki, only 10 minutes ago. The earthquake hit ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Photo Journal: Fireflies emerge in golden glory to find partners in Nagoya
"Hime-botaru" -- a type of firefly -- are seen flying around while blinking golden light in search of mating partners in the lush greenery of Mount Aioi in Nagoya's Tempaku Ward in this composite ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics Looking More And More Like A Fan-Free Event
The IOC, which often cites the World Health Organization as the source of much of its coronavirus information, has been steadfast in saying the Games ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s plan to skip French Open news conferences met with both support and criticism
Naomi Osaka received support from several athletes on Thursday but was slammed by French Tennis Federation President Gilles Moretton. ( read original story ...)
5.3-magnitude quake hits 131 km ESE of Takahagi, Japan: USGS
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.3 jolted 131 km ESE of Takahagi, Japan at 23:21:04 GMT on Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The epicenter, with a depth of 10.0 km, was initially determined ... ( read original story ...)
Nissan to set up EV battery plants in Japan, Britain – Nikkei
Nissan Motor Co will partner with China-based battery maker Envision AESC group to build new battery plants for electric vehicles in Japan and ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan to consider climate change in policy
The Bank of Japan will consider climate change in its monetary policy discussions, Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said on Thursday. “We have a great interest” in climate change, and its impact on the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020: Meet the armless archer aiming for gold at the Paralympics
He won a silver medal at the 2012 London Paralympics and now he's aiming for gold in Tokyo. Video produced by Trystan Young and Joel Hammer. Listen to more from The Podium World Service podcast. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Redux by David Peace review — “we’re all mad here”
The first question when reviewing the third book in a trilogy is: do you need to read the others first? With David Peace’s new novel the answer is no, but it’s so good you might want to anyway.It all ... ( read original story ...)
At the French Open, Naomi Osaka Seeks Comfort on Clay and No Interviews
The world No. 2 has said she won’t talk to journalists at the tournament, which begins on Sunday, but she faces a bigger obstacle: her record on clay. ( read original story ...)
Crypto startup Circle raises $440 million from Fidelity, FTX, and others
Partner to Coinbase on a popular crypto stablecoin, Circle is raising money before reportedly seeking to go public via a $4 billion SPAC deal. ( read original story ...)
A First In France In The Crypto-Currency Sector: Euronext Paris Welcomes ETPs On Bitcoin And Ethereum From Swiss Pioneered Led Crypto Issuer 21Shares
European market operator and French investors Paris | Zurich, 28 Mai 2021 - 21Shares, the world's most expansive issuer of cryptocurrency ETPs, is admitting to listing three of its ETPs namely on ... ( read original story ...)
A ‘bloody crypto’ Memorial Day weekend? Some bitcoin bulls are dreading the long U.S. holiday break
Bullish investors in bitcoin aren’t all jazzed about the long U.S. Memorial Day holiday. The sun, the fresh air, barbecues, the first major summer break, as more doses of COVID vaccines have hit the ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka isn’t that hard-pressed — take it from Monty Panesar
Naomi Osaka is refusing to do press conferences at the French Open as she feels that questions about her performance will damage her mental health. This may suggest a surprisingly negative mindset ... ( read original story ...)