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Associated PressLuigi Mangione Pleads Not Guilty to Murder and Weapons Charges in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s Death
NEW YORK (AP) — The man accused of fatally shooting the CEO of UnitedHealthcare pleaded not guilt...
December 24, 2024
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CompaniesRenault to “Consider All Options” on Honda-Nissan Talks
Paris (Jiji Press)—French automaker Renault SA said in a statement Monday that it will “consider ...
December 24, 2024
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Japan In FocusGood Ol’ Amazake Shop Warms Hearts of Tokyoites; Healthy Drink Can Be Enjoyed Cold or Hot
To get to a quaint amazake sweet sake shop, walk across Hijiribashi bridge from Tokyo’s JR Ochano...
December 24, 2024
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EconomyCFIUS Unable to Reach Consensus on Nippon Steel’s U.S. Steel Bid, WaPo Reports
Dec 23 (Reuters) - The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) has told the ...
December 24, 2024
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Social SeriesExplore the World Expo: Significance of the Event / Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025 Provides Opportunities, Challenges for Talented Young Japanese; Expo Keeps Eye on Future
OSAKA — The scenes in the venue of the Osaka Expo 1970 inspired images of the near future.
...December 24, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentJapan Government Plans to Buy Factories in Emergencies To Secure Supply of Products Vital to Economic Security
The government is making arrangements to temporarily buy companies’ factories in the event of an ...
December 24, 2024
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General NewsUse of Alternative Landing Paths at Haneda Airport to be Postponed; January Collision Causes Concern Over Major Changes
The government has decided to postpone its decision over the introduction of temporary alternativ...
December 23, 2024
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CompaniesHonda, Nissan Announce Start of Discussions on Integration; Inclusion of Mitsubishi Remains under Consideration
Honda Motor Co. and Nissan Motor Co. officially announced at a joint press conference on Monday t...
December 23, 2024
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Imperial FamilyJapan’s Emperor Emeritus Turns 91, Lives Quiet Life While Caring for Empress Emerita
The Emperor Emeritus turned 91 on Monday. He lives a quiet, orderly life while caring for the Emp...
December 23, 2024
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Travel SpotsAwaodori Dance Performed 40 Meters below Ground in Tokyo
The sounds of drums reverberated against the walls of underground stormwater basin on Sunday in T...
December 23, 2024
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General NewsMemorial Ceremony Held ahead of 1-Year Anniversary of Fatal Collision at Haneda Airport; ‘Your Precious Sacrifice Won’t Be in Vain’
A memorial ceremony was held at the Japan Coast Guard’s Haneda Air Base in Tokyo on Monday ahead ...
December 23, 2024
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General NewsJFTC Set to Punish Google for Unfair Practices; Fair Trade Watchdog Takes a Typically Strong Action against Big Tech
The Japan Fair Trade Commission has decided to issue a cease-and-desist order against Google LLC ...
December 23, 2024
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General NewsBear Attack Countermeasures Expanded by Local Governments; Protective Equipment, Training Facilities Being Used
AKITA/NIIGATA — Following an increase in bear attacks, local governments are expanding measures t...
December 23, 2024
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Noto Peninsula EarthquakeMunicipalities Seek More Local Volunteer Firefighters; Subsidies, Festivals, Speaking Vending Machines Help
MATSUMOTO / TOKYO — The importance of local volunteer firefighters in helping residents evacuate ...
December 23, 2024
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Crime & CourtsWoman Stabbed on Street in Kyoto; Man Fleeing in Car Seized by Police
KYOTO – A woman in around her 40s was stabbed with a knife by a man near a parking lot of a conve...
December 23, 2024