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5 Major Japan Banks Raise Fixed Rates for Housing Loans
The nation’s five major banks have increased base rate for a 10-year fixed-rate mortgage, setting...
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Next Federal Reserve Board Chair: Preserving Independence of Monetary Policy Is Vital Priority
U.S. President Donald Trump has been exerting an unprecedented level of pressure for interest rat...
February 1, 2026
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Korean Air to Increase Aomori-Seoul Flights Amid Upbeat Demand
AOMORI — Korean Air plans to increase regular flights between Aomori and Seoul to five round trip...
February 1, 2026
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Japanese Byobu Folding Screens Tailored to Meet Modern Lifestyles; Foreign Orders Also Piling up
Byobu folding screens are a sure way to add elegance and glamour to any room. Although they are g...
February 1, 2026
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Investigation of Anonymous, Fluid Criminal Groups: Devise Ways to Quickly Respond to Diversifying Tactics
Criminal organizations whose members are connected via social media to make their activities diff...
February 1, 2026
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Japan’s Takaichi, U.K.’s Starmer to Boost Critical Minerals Supply Chain
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and visiting British Prime Minister Keir Starmer agreed that the tw...
February 1, 2026
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I Get Stressed out Whenever My Son and His Family Visit; It Might Be Time to Make Some Space
I’m a woman in my 50s working part-time. I live with my pensioner husband, who is in his 60s.
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Most of the Federal Government Shuts down, but a Quick End Is in Sight
The second government shutdown of President Donald Trump’s second term began early Saturday, as a...
February 1, 2026
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A Fitting Dish for Winter: Tender Lamb Stewed with Beans, Tomatoes
The chilly weather during this time of the year makes us crave something warm to eat. Aki Komatsu...
February 1, 2026
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Winter Festival Featuring Forest of Ice Sculptures Starts in Hokkaido, Illuminated Transparent Ice Makes Magical Scene
SAPPORO — A winter festival featuring spectacular ice sculptures began at the Lake Shikotsu hot s...
February 1, 2026
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Takaichi Cancels TV Debate Due to Hand Injury
TOKYO (Jiji Press) —Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi canceled her appearance in a television debate ...
February 1, 2026
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Carlos Alcaraz Becomes Youngest Man to Complete a Career Grand Slam. Is a Calendar Slam Next?
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More Winter Weather Leads to Heavy Snow, Canceled Flights and, in Florida, Falling Iguanas
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Black History Month Centennial Channels Angst over Anti-DEI Climate into Education, Free Resources
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‘Melania,’ Panned by Some Film Critics, Opens with Strong Ticket Sales for a Documentary
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Texas Stunner: Democrat Taylor Rehmet Flips Republican State Senate District Trump Won by 17 Points
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Pakistan Says It Has Killed 145 ‘Indian-Backed Terrorists’ in Balochistan after Deadly Attacks
QUETTA, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistani police and military forces killed over a 100 “Indian-backed ter...
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5-Year-Old Liam Conejo Ramos and Father Return to Minnesota from ICE Facility in Texas
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Misconduct Complaint Dismissed against Judge Who Handled El Salvador Prison Deportation Case
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K-Pop Might Win at the Grammys for the First Time
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