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Companies
Mos Burger to release ‘luxury’ beef burger using prime cuts from whole cows
One million servings of a special hamburger using prime beef from a whole cow will be available at M...
December 22, 2022
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Delicious
Noodles (and shop) disappear in minutes
Kagawa Prefecture, sometimes called “Udon Prefecture,” is famous for locals’ love of udon noodles. N...
December 22, 2022
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Asia-Pacific
Bali’s worsening water crisis threatens local culture
JATILUWIH, Indonesia (AP) — Far from Bali’s beaches and hotels, farmer I Ketut Jata stands on a moun...
December 22, 2022
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General News
Heavy snow expected again throughout much of Japan over Christmas weekend
Heavy snow is expected throughout much of the country from Thursday through Monday. In Niigata Pre...
December 22, 2022
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Associated Press
20-year church abuse probe ends with monsignor’s quiet plea
Twenty years after city prosecutors convened a grand jury to investigate the handling of priest-abus...
December 22, 2022
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Associated Press
Afghan women weep as Taliban fighters enforce university ban
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Taliban security forces in the Afghan capital on Wednesday enforced a high...
December 22, 2022
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Associated Press
Musk says Twitter in precarious position, defends cost cuts
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Elon Musk is defending his massive cost-cutting at Twitter as necessary for the...
December 22, 2022
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Associated Press
WHO “very concerned” about reports of severe COVID in China
GENEVA (AP) — The head of the World Health Organization said the agency is “very concerned” about ri...
December 22, 2022
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Associated Press
Trump tax audits required by IRS were delayed, panel says
WASHINGTON (AP) — The IRS failed to pursue mandatory audits of Donald Trump on a timely basis during...
December 22, 2022
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Associated Press
Red Cross conducts rare visit with 3,400 Yemen war prisoners
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — The Red Cross said Wednesday that it had conducted rare visits to thous...
December 22, 2022
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Economy
Rising costs, production cuts hurt dairy farmers amid multiple crises
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japanese dairy farmers are in an increasingly tough situation, hit hard by risi...
December 22, 2022
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Music
Naomi Chiaki’s album shines light on long-hidden gems
Thirty years since Naomi Chiaki stopped making appearances on the showbiz scene due to the death of ...
December 22, 2022
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Associated Press
Zelenskyy thanks ‘every American,’ sees ‘turning point’
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked “every American” for their support...
December 22, 2022
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Russia
Russia warning: More U.S. arms to Ukraine will aggravate war
Speaking during a meeting with his top military brass, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow ...
December 22, 2022
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Music
Japan musical instrument firm’s original ’60s melodica model found at subsidiary
According to the company, the original model was produced in 1961 and was manufactured for several y...
December 22, 2022