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Yomiuri EditorialVirtual spaces offer great promise, but also present potential risks
The use of virtual online spaces known as the metaverse is expected to rapidly expand. It is importa...
August 12, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentCourt rejects petition to block Abe state funeral
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Tokyo District Court has dismissed a petition to block a planned state fune...
August 12, 2022
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Film & TVAnison show brings intensity, comedic relief
I participated once again in the special anison (anime song) show “Hikoboshi no Hoko” (The roar of H...
August 12, 2022
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General NewsSteamy performance sends Japan Aufguss champion to world competition in Europe
TOTTORI — Netsuko Goto is the hottest star in Japanese Aufguss circles right now, and next month she...
August 12, 2022
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ScienceWebb telescope captures colorful Cartwheel Galaxy
PARIS (AFP-Jiji) — The James Webb Space Telescope has peered through time and huge amounts of dust t...
August 12, 2022
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Washington PostCDC loosens coronavirus guidance, signaling strategic shift
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday loosened many of its recommendations for ...
August 12, 2022
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ScienceVolcano erupts again near Reykjavik
FAGRADALSFJALL, Iceland (AFP-Jiji) — A volcano erupted in Iceland on Aug. 3 near the capital Reykjav...
August 12, 2022
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ScienceCyprus launches 1st underwater archaeological park
LIMASSOL, Cyprus (Reuters) — Cyprus has opened its first underwater archaeological park, offering vi...
August 12, 2022
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Associated PressGarland asks court to unseal warrant for Mar-a-Lago search
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department is asking a federal court to unseal the warrant the FBI use...
August 12, 2022
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Washington PostThe world’s cornhole elite, chasing that one perfect toss
ROCK HILL, S.C. – The surface of a professional-grade cornhole board – two feet wide and four feet l...
August 12, 2022
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BaseballGo the Distance: Cubs, Reds play at Iowa’s ‘Field of Dreams’
DYERSVILLE, Iowa (AP) — David Bell’s grandfather, father and brother played in the majors. Bell spen...
August 12, 2022
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Associated PressBig Mac is coming back: McDonald’s to reopen in Ukraine
CHICAGO (AP) — McDonald’s will start reopening some of its restaurants in Ukraine in the coming mont...
August 12, 2022
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Associated PressNorth Korea claims disputed victory over virus, blames Seoul
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — In a striking speech before thousands of North Koreans, leader Kim Jong Un...
August 12, 2022
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Film & TVMeet Torako, the home tutor at your service
Ai Hashimoto plays the lead character in the drama “Kateikyoshi no Torako” (“Home Tutor”), which is ...
August 12, 2022
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General News‘Takoyaki guitar’ hits the right notes in Osaka
A distinctive new electric guitar might be music to the ears of fans of the octopus-stuffed fried ba...
August 12, 2022