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Olympics & Paralympics
Algerian Boxer Imane Khelif Clinches Medal at Olympics after Outcry Fueled by Gender Misconceptions
VILLEPINTE, France (AP) — Boxer Imane Khelif of Algeria clinched a medal at the Paris Olympics in...
August 4, 2024
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Troubleshooter
I Resent My Husband for Sending New Year’s Postcards to a Woman for the Past 40 Years
Dear Troubleshooter: I’m a homemaker in my mid-60s. My husband has been exchanging New Year’s pos...
August 4, 2024
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Olympics & Paralympics
Ukraine Wins Its First Gold Medal of the Paris Olympics, in Women’s Team Saber Fencing
PARIS (AP) — Olga Kharlan got the winning touch for Ukraine's first gold medal of the Paris Olymp...
August 4, 2024
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Troubleshooter
After My Husband’s Death, I Found out He Had a Mistress and a Secret Child
Dear Troubleshooter: I’m a self-employed woman in my 60s and have two children. My husband, who w...
August 4, 2024
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Olympics & Paralympics
Trinity Rodman’s ‘Bit of Magic’ Sends US into Olympic Soccer Semifinals with 1-0 Win over Japan
PARIS (AP) — Mallory Swanson says Trinity Rodman gave the United States a bit of magic when the t...
August 4, 2024
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Olympics & Paralympics
Hina Hayata Overcomes Injury for Tearful Bronze Victory in Women’s Table-Tennis Singles
History repeated itself for China’s defending champion Chen Meng when she beat teammate Sun Yings...
August 4, 2024
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Olympics & Paralympics
Teddy Riner Stars Again as France Defends Its Olympic Title in Mixed Team Judo, Beating Japan Final
PARIS (AP) — Teddy Riner earned the decisive victory as France defended its Olympic title in mixe...
August 4, 2024
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Olympics & Paralympics
Japan Claims Bronze in Women’s Team Sabre Event at Paris Olympics
PARIS — Japan won the bronze medal after defeating France in the third-place match of the women’s...
August 4, 2024
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Social Series
Finding France in Japan / Chanson Is Life Itself: Long-established Ginza Chansonnier Conveys Emotion and Depth of French Pop Music
With Paris hosting the Olympics, which started on July 26, The Yomiuri Shimbun looked for places ...
August 4, 2024
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Olympics & Paralympics
Japan Settles for Silver Again in Mixed Team Judo at Paris Olympics; After Losing to France
Japan had to settle again for the silver medal in the mixed team event of judo after losing 4-3 i...
August 4, 2024
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Economy
Ridesharing Restrictions in Japan to be Eased on Extremely Hot Days; Some in Govt Calling for All Restrictions to be Lifted
Ridesharing restrictions will be eased regarding the operation and number of vehicles when it is ...
August 4, 2024
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Olympics & Paralympics
Japan Women’s Soccer Team Falls to U.S. in Quarterfinals at Paris Olympics
Japan’s women’s soccer team, ranked No. 7 in the world, was defeated 1-0 by fifth-ranked U.S. in ...
August 4, 2024
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Olympics & Paralympics
Shida, Matsuyama Win Bronze in Women’s Badminton Doubles; Malaysian Pair Beaten in Straight Sets (Update1)
PARIS — Japan’s Chiharu Shida and Nami Matsuyama took bronze after defeating Malaysia's Pearly Ta...
August 3, 2024
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Olympics & Paralympics
Japan’s Table Tennis Player Hina Hayata Wins Bronze in Women’s Singles at Paris Olympics
PARIS — Japan’s table tennis player Hina Hayata won bronze in women’s singles at the Paris Olympi...
August 3, 2024
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Markets
Stocks Plunge over U.S. Economy, Yen’s Appreciation; Volatile Price Moves May Continue
The Nikkei-225 Stock Average posted the second-largest daily drop in its history on the Tokyo Sto...
August 3, 2024