Over 100 drivers and riders are set to compete in the fifth edition of the Yokohama Grand Prix, taking place on June 21–22 at the Las Américas International Racetrack, the Dominican Republic’s premier ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nippon Steel finalizes purchase of U.S. Steel
Japan-based Nippon Steel on Wednesday completed its buyout of U.S. Steel, changing its name to Nippon Steel North America, as the former U.S. industrial giant ended trading on Wall Street under its ... ( read original story ...)
Pro-Israel hackers take credit after $90 million stolen from Iran’s largest crypto exchange
Hackers stole the equivalent of roughly $90 million from Iran’s largest cryptocurrency exchange on Wednesday, according to multiple independent crypto-tracking firms.
Congress just passed a landmark stablecoin bill. 5 things to know about the booming corner of crypto.
Congress passed the GENIUS Act this week, boosting the market for stablecoins. Here's what investors need to know about the corner of the crypto market.
Iran crypto exchange hit by hackers, $90 million destroyed
An anti-Iranian hacking group with possible ties to Israel announced an attack on one of Iran's largest cryptocurrency exchanges on Wednesday, destroying nearly $90 million and threatening to expose ...
Tokyo’s Impossible Super-Skyscrapers
Tokyo's Impossible Super-Skyscrapers Posted: 18 June 2025 | Last updated: 18 June 2025 Explore Tokyo's ambitious skyscraper proposals, including the X-Seed 4000, Sky Mile Tower, and the grand Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
NHTSA closes engineering analysis on more than 2 million Nissan vehicles
Nissan Altima and 2016-2018 Nissan Maxima vehicles, looked into whether the lower control arm of the rear suspension system may separate from the chassis due to corrosion, NHTSA said. "Nissan ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo braces for heatwave as heatstroke warnings issued in many parts of Japan
High temperatures hit western Japan including in Tajima City in Gifu prefecture where it had reached 37.6 degrees Celsius (99.68 Fahrenheit). In Tokyo, the temperature reached nearly 35 degrees ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nippon rescues US Steel in controversial takeover
Japanese firm Nippon Steel has completed its long-sought takeover of a smaller American company, after agreeing to yield unusual control to the US government. The $14.9bn (£11bn) purchase of US Steel, ... ( read original story ...)
Pro-Israel hackers drain $90 million from Iran crypto exchange, analytics firm says
Iran’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Nobitex, was hacked for more than $90 million Wednesday, according to blockchain analytics firm Elliptic ...
Japan conducts maritime law enforcement drill with US, Philippines while ex-official hypes ‘China threat’
Japanese, the US, and Philippine maritime law enforcement agencies have conducted a new round of joint exercises this week in Japanese waters. Japan, which continuously engages in maritime actions ...
Explainer: Why is the BOJ slowing its buying of Japanese government bonds?
The normally sedate Japanese government bond (JGB) market has attracted global attention in recent weeks as a surge in yields sounded warnings for deeply indebted governments.
Analysis-BOJ’s inflation warning leaves room for another rate hike this year
The Bank of Japan may take a long pause before raising interest rates again, but it has still left scope for action this year by signaling caution over broadening price pressures that could sow the ...
Toyota chairman’s pay hits record 1.9 billion yen despite scandals
Toyota Motor Corp. said Wednesday its chairman received a pay package worth around 1.95 billion yen ($13.45 million) for fiscal 2024 ... ( read original story ...)
Qualifying begins at Pikes Peak
Drivers were split into three groups for the first day of practice runs and qualifying on the 12.42-mile course to the summit. ( read original story ...)
U.S. Steel ceases trading on the NYSE as Japan’s Nippon finalizes takeover
U.S. Steel shares stopped trading on the New York Stock Exchange after Japan's Nippon Steel completed its acquisition. President Donald Trump has insisted for weeks that the companies would form a ... ( read original story ...)