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Science
90-million-year-old Herbivore Dinosaur Found in Argentina
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) — Paleontologists from Argentina announced the discovery of a new medium-s...
May 9, 2024
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Perspectives
Secrets of Kyoto / ‘Moved’ to its Central Kyoto Location; In the Past, Shogun Preferences, Geology Shaped What Was Considered ‘Central’
Some may think that Kyoto Imperial Palace, where emperors conducted political affairs for many ye...
May 9, 2024
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Reuters
In Tesla Autopilot Probe, US Prosecutors Focus on Securities, Wire Fraud
May 8 (Reuters) - U.S. prosecutors are examining whether Tesla committed securities or wire fraud...
May 9, 2024
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Obituaries
Kim Ki Nam, North Korean Propaganda Chief Dies
SEOUL (Reuters) — Kim Ki Nam, one of the longest-serving North Korean officials, who served all t...
May 9, 2024
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Associated Press
Ippei Mizuhara, Ex-Interpreter for Baseball Star Shohei Ohtani, Will Plead Guilty in Betting Case
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani has agreed t...
May 9, 2024
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Associated Press
33 Arrested at George Washington University as DC Mayor’s Congressional Hearing Is Canceled
WASHINGTON (AP) — Police cleared a pro-Palestinian tent encampment at George Washington Universit...
May 9, 2024
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Travel Spots
Spring Roses Reach Full Bloom at Kyu-Furukawa Gardens in Tokyo
Spring roses are in full bloom at Kyu-Furukawa Gardens, a nationally designated place of scenic b...
May 9, 2024
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Noto Peninsula Earthquake
Japanese Lacquerware Artisans Graduate After 2-month Delay; Graduation Held in Kanazawa as Wajima Institute Remains Closed
KANAZAWA — The Ishikawa Prefectural Wajima Institute of Lacquer Arts, based in Wajima, Ishikawa P...
May 8, 2024
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YIES
Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda Expresses Positive Outlook for Japan’s Economy; Warns Against Excessive Depreciation of Yen
Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda expressed his views on the current economic situation in Japan, say...
May 8, 2024
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General News
5.84 Million Elderly in Japan Expected to Have Dementia in 2040; Morbidity Rate For 65 and Older Down From Earlier Prediction
The number of dementia patients aged 65 and older will soar to an estimated 5.84 million in 2040,...
May 8, 2024
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Politics & Government
Environment Minister Apologizes to Minamata Sufferers Over Microphones Being Switched Off During Meeting
MINAMATA, Kumamoto — Environment Minister Shintaro Ito apologized Wednesday to groups of Minamata...
May 8, 2024
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Politics & Government
Japan’s LDP, Komeito Agree for Most Part on Political Funds Control Law Revision; How Much to Disclose Proves to be Point of Contention
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party told Komeito on Tuesday that it would agree to make public ho...
May 8, 2024
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Elections
Shizuoka Gubernatorial Race Could Decide Maglev’s Fate; 1 Candidate Opposes Construction, 2 Cautiously Favor It
The fate of the planned Linear Chuo Shinkansen maglev line between Tokyo and Nagoya is set to be ...
May 8, 2024
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General News
Seibu Ikebukuro Line Service Resumes between Hoya, Tokorozawa Stations after Suspension due to Accident at Akitsu Station (Update 1)
An accident occurred at Akitsu Station of the Seibu Ikebukuro Line at around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday,...
May 8, 2024
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Associated Press
Fans Are Following Taylor Swift to Europe after Finding Eras Tour Tickets Less Costly There
LONDON (AP) — Thousands of ride-or-die Taylor Swift fans who missed out on her U.S. concert tour ...
May 8, 2024