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ReutersItaly Crafts Lab-grown Snacks with Fruit Residues, Plant Cells, 3D Printer
ROME (Reuters) — Scientists in Italy are developing sweet snacks with lab-grown plant cells and f...
January 7, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentJapan Opposition Party Leader Noda Takes Increasingly Confrontational Stance Against Takaichi Cabinet
Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan leader Yoshihiko Noda is increasingly taking a confronta...
January 7, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentJapan Domestic Drone Production Financial Assistance Targeted by Government in Promotion of National Security
The government plans to assist domestic drone production as unmanned aerial vehicles have been ad...
January 7, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentGovernment to Investigate Sexual Deepfake Issue; Kihara Announces Plans to Assess Situation Based on 2025 AI Law
The government will assess the situation regarding sexual deepfakes — fake obscene images or vide...
January 7, 2026
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Olympics & ParalympicsMilano Cortina 2026: 1 Month Countdown to Milan Cortina Winter Games
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy — Marking exactly one month until the opening of the Milan Cortina Olymp...
January 7, 2026
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Associated PressFifth Anniversary of the Jan. 6 Attack Brings Fresh Division to the US Capitol
WASHINGTON (AP) — Five years ago outside the White House, outgoing President Donald Trump told a ...
January 7, 2026
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Associated PressMusk’s AI Chatbot Faces Global Backlash over Sexualized Images of Women and Children
LONDON (AP) — Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok is facing a backlash from governments around the world ...
January 7, 2026
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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (January 7)
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January 7, 2026
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CompaniesJapan’s Hitachi to Use AI to Help Maintain Defense Equipment for SDF
Hitachi, Ltd. will launch an initiative to use artificial intelligence to support the efficient m...
January 7, 2026
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ReutersTrump to House Republicans: If We Don’t Win Midterms, I’ll Get Impeached
WASHINGTON, Jan 6 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Republicans must w...
January 7, 2026
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Japan In FocusCapybaras Relax in Yuzu Bath at Tochigi’s Nasu Animal Kingdom, Fragrant Fruit, Cute Animals Draw Crowd
NASU, Tochigi — Capybaras enjoyed a yuzu bath at Nasu Animal Kingdom in Nasu, Tochigi Prefecture,...
January 7, 2026
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ReutersJapan’s Nikkei Stock Average Slips 1% from Record as Investors Book Profit (UPDATE 1)
TOKYO, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average fell 1% on Wednesday as investors booked pr...
January 7, 2026
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Associated PressWhite House Says Military ‘Always an Option’ in Greenland as European Leaders Reject US Takeover
The White House said Tuesday that “U.S. military is always an option,” even as a series of Europe...
January 7, 2026
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SumoSumo Scene / Aonishiki in Spotlight at Upcoming Tokyo Grand Sumo Tournament; How Will He Handle Pressure as New Ozeki?
As we usher in the New Year, the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament will finally kick off on Sunday.<...
January 7, 2026
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Jiji PressJapan Urges China to Revoke Dual-Use Goods Export Ban
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan’s Foreign Ministry said Wednesday that it has urged China to withdraw ...
January 7, 2026