The mascot was pulled after just one day because people thought the cuteness of the character did not match the seriousness of the issue. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus patients overwhelm Osaka hospitals
Osaka's governor is warning that a surge of coronavirus infections is pushing the prefecture's hospitals to crisis point. There have been more than 1,000 new cases for three days in a row - accounting ... ( read original story ...)
A dozen new coronavirus patients for US military in Japan as Osaka surge continues
The U.S. military in Japan added 12 more individuals to its roster of coronavirus patients as of 6 p.m. Friday, the bulk of them on Okinawa. ( read original story ...)
This Vegan Billionaire Disrupted the Crypto Markets. Stocks May Be Next.
Sam Bankman-Fried founded FTX because he was fed up with existing cryptocurrency exchanges. Now FTX is processing $10.7 billion in trades a day, and he’s pushing boundaries into tokenized stocks and ... ( read original story ...)
Dogecoin Creator Billy Markus Says ‘Stay Safe, Be Smart’ as Crypto Hits Highest Price
Dogecoin (DOGE) co-founder and creator Billy Markus has urged people to stay cautious when trading the cryptocurrency and warned of its volatility. The cryptocurrency has experienced a surge of ... ( read original story ...)
Premarket stocks: Coinbase’s stunning Wall Street debut is huge validation for crypto fans
Cryptocurrency backers have spent years insisting that bitcoin, ethereum and other digital coins could revolutionize the world of finance. Finally, they're getting their moment. ( read original story ...)
Robinhood back online after ‘experiencing issues with crypto trading,’ sparking users’ outrage amid massive Dogecoin rally
"Like others, we were experiencing unprecedented demand for Robinhood Crypto services. We've resolved the issue and apologize for the inconvenience." ... ( read original story ...)
SoftBank’s Billionaire Founder Sees Bright Future For Warehouse Robotics Amid E-Commerce Boom
Japanese telecom and investment giant SoftBank is upping its bet on e-commerce and robotics with another big investment. ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 0.14%
Japan stocks were higher after the close on Friday, as gains in the Paper & Pulp, Railway & Bus and Real Estate sectors led shares higher. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 gained 0.14%. The best ... ( read original story ...)
Man sought after woman stabbed in Nagoya apartment
Police in Nagoya are looking for a man who stabbed a Thai woman in her 40s in her apartment on Thursday. According to police, the woman was attacked at around 2:25 p.m. in her apartment on the second ... ( read original story ...)
SAP Vs YKFM Dream11: Consadole Sapporo Vs Yokohama F. Marinos Prediction And Team News
We look at SAP vs YKFM Dream11 Team, playing 11, alongside other details of the J1 League clash between Consadole Sapporo and Yokohama F. Marinos. ( read original story ...)
Editorial: Japan gov’t must step in as Osaka faces medical system collapse
With the rapid surge in coronavirus patients plaguing Osaka Prefecture, local health care systems are apparently on the brink of collapse. ( read original story ...)
Head of Tokyo Olympics again says games will not be canceled
The head of the Tokyo Olympics on Friday was again forced to assure the world that the postponed games will open in just over three months and not be canceled despite surging ... ( read original story ...)
Indianapolis mass shooting, Chicago protests, Biden to meet Japan’s Suga: 5 things to know Friday
At least eight are dead in a mass shooting in Indianapolis, protests expected in Chicago after Adam Toledo's death and more news to start your Friday. ( read original story ...)
Japan to double inter-regional power grid to boost renewable energy-Nikkei
Japan aims to double its inter-regional power grid capacity by adding up to 23 gigawatts to help speed expansion of renewable energy such as offshore wind farms, the Nikkei business daily said on its ... ( read original story ...)
Robinhood Has Restored Crypto Trading After ‘Major Outage’
Trading app Robinhood experienced issues with its crypto trading, which had a “major outage” late Thursday in the U.S., according to its Twitter feed and website. ( read original story ...)