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Politics & GovernmentJapan Govt to Create Guidelines for Data Leak Prevention at Research Institutes; AI R&D, Risk Management to Be Balanced
A draft of the government’s Integrated Innovation Strategy for 2025 includes a policy to demand t...
May 27, 2025
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General NewsHundreds of Samurai Riders Ride High Fukushima Pref. Festival; Soma Nomaoi Festival Attracts 35,000 Spectators on Sunday
The Soma Nomaoi festival’s main event was held on Sunday in Minamisoma, Fukushima Prefecture, whe...
May 26, 2025
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SumoSumo: Onosato Pushed for Promotion to Yokozuna
The Yokozuna Deliberation Council on Monday unanimously decided to recommend ozeki Onosato, winne...
May 26, 2025
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DeliciousEasy Meals Ensure Seniors Living Alone Can Eat Healthy; Ideas for Using Ready-Made Dishes, Upping Veggie, Protein Intake
Cooking expert Sachiko Murakami, 83, who advocates the importance of meals for senior citizens li...
May 26, 2025
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Other SportsJapan Takes Historic Gold in Table Tennis
DOHA — Shunsuke Togami and Hiroto Shinozuka gave Japan its first gold medal in men’s doubles in 6...
May 26, 2025
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Washington PostThey Gathered to Turn ‘Pain into Purpose.’ Then Gunfire Shattered Their Peace.
They had gathered in a D.C. museum lobby to hear stories of hope and action.
A young aid ...
May 26, 2025
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EconomyTrump: Nippon Steel Will Part Own U.S. Steel, U.S. to Be in Control; Share Distribution, Other Details Remain Unclear
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday that Nippon Steel Corp. will partially own U...
May 26, 2025
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Washington Post81 Years after He Died in World War II, a Young Aviator Comes Home
For many years after 2nd Lt. Thomas V. Kelly Jr. was killed in World War II, his parents kept his...
May 26, 2025
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General NewsPair of Yubari Melons Sell for ¥1 Mil. at Sapporo Auction; ‘King of Hokkaido’s Summer Fruit’ to Be Displayed in Otaru
A pair of Yubari melons, the so-called king of Hokkaido’s summer fruit, were purchased for ¥1 mil...
May 26, 2025
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Washington PostThe ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Is a Big Risk for House Republicans. Many of Them Hope Otherwise.
The 2026 midterm elections are still far into the future, but Republicans are placing a big and r...
May 26, 2025
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Washington PostMillions of Americans Hit with Bad Credit after Missed Student Loan Payments
Millions of Americans are suddenly facing dramatically lower credit scores from delinquent studen...
May 26, 2025
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Washington PostTired of Political Attacks, Musk Turns Back to Mars and Autonomous Cars
About a year ago, Elon Musk quietly summoned a handful of Republican strategists and confidants t...
May 26, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentProcedures Launched to Sell Government Rice at Fixed Prices; Authorities Also Considering Online Sale of Rice
The government on Monday launched procedures to sell state-held reserves of rice through contract...
May 26, 2025
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Markets(UPDATE) Japan’s Nikkei Rises for Second Day as Trade Fears Ease, Nippon Steel Jumps
TOKYO, May 26 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average gained for a second-straight session on Mo...
May 26, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentFormer U.S. Govt Official: Damage to Allies Caused by U.S.’ Approach Is Concerning; Japan Should Take Pragmatic Approach
WASHINGTON — Former U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade Christopher Padilla ...
May 26, 2025