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Associated PressHow One Brazilian Judge could Suspend Musk’s X in the Coming Hours
SAO PAULO (AP) — It's a showdown between the world's richest man and a Brazilian Supreme Court ju...
August 30, 2024
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Associated PressIn First Interview of Presidential Campaign, Harris Defends Shifting from Some Liberal Positions
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday defended shifting away from her som...
August 30, 2024
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CompaniesElectric Scooter That Can Be Driven Without License Launched; Vehicle Reaches Maximum Speed of 20 kph
Tokyo-based Future Inc., a maker of electric bicycles, has launched “Future board 2,” an electric...
August 30, 2024
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Insights Into The WorldAmerican Politics Could Be Unstable For Some Time
U.S. politics has resembled a roller-coaster over the past two months, as Americans prepare to go...
August 30, 2024
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Associated PressGrand Canyon Visitors Move to Hotels outside the Park after Unprecedented Breaks in Water Pipeline
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. (AP) — Sharon Ellison and Fred Jernigan spent four days hiking ...
August 30, 2024
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Associated PressSerbia Makes a $3 Billion Deal to Buy 12 French Warplanes, in a Shift away from Russia
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic on Thursday announced a $3 billion dea...
August 30, 2024
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General NewsTyphoon Shanshan Brings Record Rainfall Even as Storm Weakens; 4 Killed, 2 Missing (Update 1)
Typhoon Shanshan was expected to approach Shikoku late Friday after crossing northern Kyushu.
...August 30, 2024
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General News166 Tokaido Shinkansen Trains Suspended Thursday due to Heavy Rain Caused by Typhoon Shanshan
Central Japan Railway Co. said Thursday that a total of 166 Tokaido Shinkansen trains were suspen...
August 30, 2024
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Olympics & ParalympicsTakayuki Suzuki Wins Gold in Men’s 50-Meter Breaststroke in Paris Games
Takayuki Suzuki, 37, won gold in the men’s 50-meter breaststroke (movement disorder SB3) at the P...
August 30, 2024
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General NewsMatsumoto Castle Ticket Prices to Be Raised; Wave of Price Hikes Could Hit Castles around Japan
The city of Matsumoto in Nagano Prefecture plans to raise the adult admission price for national ...
August 30, 2024
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US & CanadaMother of Hamas Hostage Folds Origami Cranes to Pray for Son’s Return; Hopes Others Will Help Her Reach 1,000 Cranes
WASHINGTON — The mother of an American man taken hostage in Gaza by the Hamas militant group agre...
August 30, 2024
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General NewsAll Tokaido Shinkansen Trains Canceled Between Tokyo, Shin-Osaka Due to Heavy Rains Caused by Typhoon Shanshan
All remaining services for the Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train on Thursday have been canceled, ac...
August 29, 2024
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US & CanadaU.S. Hostage’s Mother Pleads for Swift Release from Hamas, End to Cycle of Revenge
WASHINGTON — Rachel Goldberg, whose son Hersh has been taken hostage in Gaza by the Islamist grou...
August 29, 2024
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Olympics & Paralympics2024 Paris Paralympic Games Open; Record Japanese Delegation Attend Opening Ceremony
PARIS — The 2024 Paris Paralympic Games opened Wednesday. While Paris has hosted the Olympic Game...
August 29, 2024
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EnvironmentIn Colombia, Hungry Beetle Larvae Combat Trash Buildup
TUNJA, Colombia (AFP-Jiji) — In the far-flung Colombian highlands, beetles are the secret weapon ...
August 29, 2024