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Science‘Hippo Birthday’: Thailand’s Moo Deng Turns 1 Year Old
CHONBURI, Thailand (AFP-Jiji) — Thailand’s pygmy hippo Moo Deng marked her first birthday on July...
July 17, 2025
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Associated PressGulf Coast Braces for Flooding as Storm System Builds into Possible Tropical Depression
The weather system moving across the Florida Panhandle on Wednesday was showing a greater chance ...
July 17, 2025
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Associated PressIceland Volcano Eruption Forces Evacuation of Town and Iconic Geothermal Spa
LONDON (AP) — A volcanic eruption in southwestern Iceland has once again forced the evacuation of...
July 17, 2025
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General NewsToilets Measuring Stool’s Color, Hardness, Amount to Sell for ¥493,900, Targeting Health-Conscious Customers
Toilet maker TOTO Ltd. will begin selling on Aug. 1 a toilet equipped with a sensor that measures...
July 17, 2025
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Associated PressPrince Harry Retraces Diana’s Footsteps by Walking through a Land Mine Field in Angola for Charity
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Prince Harry followed in his late mother's footsteps on Wednesday ...
July 17, 2025
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Associated PressGrand Canyon Blaze Shows How Managing a Fire Can Go Suddenly Sideways
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — U.S. land managers are racing the clock as hotter, drier weather raises ...
July 17, 2025
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Crime & CourtsJunior High Teacher Fired, Charged with Non-consensual Indecency with Female Student Attending Same School
The Aichi prefectural board of education fired a male teacher at a junior high school on Wednesda...
July 17, 2025
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ReutersCouche-Tard Pulls $47 Billion Takeover Bid for Seven & i
Tokyo, July 17 (Reuters) - Canadian retailer Alimentation Couche-Tard ATD.TO said on Wednesday it...
July 17, 2025
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Associated PressLargest Piece of Mars on Earth Fetches $5.3 Million at Auction, But Young Dinosaur Steals the Show
The largest piece of Mars ever found on Earth was sold for just over $5 million at an auction of ...
July 17, 2025
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ArtMakers of Japanese Traditional Crafts Seek New Opportunities Overseas; Focus on Artistic Value of Works
Support for the export and overseas expansion of Japanese traditional crafts is included in a bas...
July 17, 2025
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General NewsLake Inawashiro Designated as Ramsar Site; Fukushima Pref. Lake Is Important Tundra Swan Wintering Spot
The Environment Ministry announced on Tuesday that Lake Inawashiro, an important wintering ground...
July 17, 2025
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CompaniesNissan Faces Difficult Journey as Firm Carries Out Restructuring Measures
Nissan Motor Co. announced its determination to carry out restructuring measures without exceptio...
July 16, 2025
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ElectionsUpper House Election: LDP, Komeito Face Struggle to Keep Upper House Majority;Many Constituency Races Have Become Close Contests
The Liberal Democratic Party faces a tough battle in the upcoming House of Councillors election o...
July 16, 2025
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Crime & CourtsMan Arrested on Suspicion of Falsely Booking 580 Hotel Rooms; Damages Incurred Exceed ¥17 Mil.
A 28-year-old man was arrested Monday on suspicion of obstructing business by deception for repea...
July 16, 2025
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ElectionsUpper House Election: Sanseito Gaining Momentum In Multiple Seat Constituencies in Upper House Election; Party Showing Well in Major Cities
The ruling and opposition parties continue to jostle for position in the House of Councillors ele...
July 16, 2025