"If there is a surge in infections because of the Olympics, there will be no meaning to having the Olympics," the official said ... ( read original story ...)
China To Loom Large At Biden’s Summit With Japan’s Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga
As the U.S. tries to enlist allies to help meet the challenges posed by China, perhaps no nation is more central than Japan. Suga is the first foreign leader to meet face-to-face with President Biden. ( read original story ...)
Coinbase could be the “Blockbuster Video of crypto,” says this expert
Michael Casey, Chief Content Officer at Coindesk, joins Worldwide Exchange to discuss Coinbase's mega debut on the Nasdaq, and where the space can go from here. ( read original story ...)
Coinbase creates secure ‘on ramp’ to crypto, says venture capital investor
CNBC's "TechCheck" team discusses Coinbase's debut and crypto's move to the mainstream with Kanyi Maqubella of Kindred Ventures. ( read original story ...)
Coinbase climbs 6% after Cathie Wood’s ARK funds show $246 million investment in the crypto exchange
Wood's purchase of Coinbase gives her funds more exposure to bitcoin. At Coinbase's closing price, ARK holdings are worth about $246 million. ( read original story ...)
How Stress and the Circadian Clock Affect Sleep
The findings could lead to the development of new therapies for sleep disorders caused by stress or a disturbed circadian rhythm. A Nagoya University-led research team in Japan has found a new neural ... ( read original story ...)
The Internet reacts to Osaka governor’s comical COVID-19 countermeasure with stunned disbelief
The incumbent Osaka governor, Hirofumi Yoshida, has popped up on various occasions taking controversial stances and making bold assertions. Many Americans first took serious notice of him back in 2017 ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka of Japan wins at the US Open
Naomi Osaka of Japan sits and reacts after beating Madison Keys of the United States in straight sets in their semi-final match in Arthur Ashe Stadium at the 2018 US Open Tennis Championships at the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s 2021 Olympics Could Lose $800 Million in Ticket Sales as Officials Mull No Fans at Events
Athletes slated to compete in Japan's 2021 Olympics may perform to empty stands, officials in Japan's ruling party announced Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Suga heads to US for China-focused talks with Biden
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga left for Washington on Thursday for talks with President Joe Biden meant to show the strength of their security alliance at a time when ... ( read original story ...)
Chen edges Hanyu at World Team Trophy in Japan
Three-time world champion Nathan Chen beat two-time Olympic gold medalist Yuzuru Hanyu in the men’s short program at the figure skating World Team Trophy ... ( read original story ...)
Asian markets mixed as traders stuggle to build on rally
Markets were mixed in Asia on Thursday as investors put the brakes on a recent rallyAfter hitting a series of records or multi-year high ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Institute of Technology: Giant Electronic Conductivity Change Driven by Artificial Switch of Crystal Dimensionality
Scientists at Tokyo Institute of Technology demonstrate the artificial control of crystal structure dimensionality to switch electronic conductivity in three orders of magnitude. The scientist succeed ... ( read original story ...)
Asian stock markets mixed after Wall St retreats from record
Asian stock markets were mixed Thursday after Wall Street retreated from a record high as major banks reported strong profits. Shanghai, Hong Kong and India declined. Tokyo, Seoul ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese clock stopped by one earthquake 10 years ago ‘restarted by another tremor’
A clock in Japan that stopped working in 2011 after an earthquake, started again after a decade as another earthquake hit the area. The clock, situated at a Buddhist temple in northeastern Japan’s ... ( read original story ...)
Waiting for a Crypto Boom in the Public Markets
The cryptocurrency company’s coming-out party made some insiders very rich, opened up new possibilities for cementing its position in the blockchain economy and blazed a trail for other crypto ... ( read original story ...)