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General News
AI Models Trained to Give Information for Criminal Purposes; Concerns Grow over Potential for Cyberattacks
Multiple generative artificial intelligence models that can provide answers without restriction on h...
January 30, 2024
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Crime & Courts
Kanagawa Police Secure Arrest Warrants for Manila-Based Fraud Ring; 8 Japanese Men Suspected of Fraud
YOKOHAMA — The Kanagawa prefectural police have secured arrest warrants for eight Japanese men based...
January 30, 2024
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Politics & Government
Japan, Germany Sign ACSA to Share Fuel, Ammo
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan and Germany signed an agreement Monday that allows the two countries’ fo...
January 30, 2024
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Economy
Japan’s Job Availability Ratio Rises for 2nd Straight Year
TOKYO (Jiji Press)—The average ratio of effective job openings to seekers in Japan rose for the seco...
January 30, 2024
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Companies
Toyota Motor Chairman Akio Toyoda Vows to Lead Reform after Group’s Recent Problems
Toyota Motor Corp. Chairman Akio Toyoda apologized for Toyota Group companies’ recent misconduct reg...
January 30, 2024
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Politics & Government
Kishida Addresses Funds Scandal in Policy Speech; Japan’s Prime Minister Also Touches on Earthquake Relief
The Noto Peninsula Earthquake and the political funds scandal were among topics addressed by Prime M...
January 30, 2024
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Noto Peninsula Earthquake
LDP Drafts Tax Exemption Bill for Noto Peninsula Earthquake Victims
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s Research Commission on the Tax System confirmed a draft of a s...
January 30, 2024
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Noto Peninsula Earthquake
Under 10,000 Now Staying in Ishikawa Prefecture Shelters, But Many Believed to Be Living in Cars, Damaged Homes
The number of evacuees staying in temporary shelters has dropped below 10,000 for the first time sin...
January 30, 2024
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Companies
Disused Shinkansen Food Trolleys Up for Sale; Application for Chance to Purchase Ends on Feb. 5
Applications opened for the purchase of 50 food trolleys formerly used onboard trains on the Tokaido...
January 30, 2024
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Washington Post
Biden Faces Treacherous Political Choices in Answering Deadly Attack
President Biden met with top aides Monday to review potential American responses to a drone attack t...
January 30, 2024
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Washington Post
New Alzheimer’s Drugs Bring Hope. But Not Equally for All Patients.
ABINGTON, Pa. - Wrapped in a purple blanket, Robert Williford settles into a quiet corner of a bustl...
January 30, 2024
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Yomiuri Editorial
Budget Committee Deliberations: Let Sense of Crisis Help Realize Political Reforms
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida made his eagerness felt for reform in light of the political funds scan...
January 30, 2024
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Yomiuri Editorial
Government Fiscal Estimates: Increases in Tax Revenue Must Lead to Fiscal Rehabilitation
Fiscal expansion should not be continued simply because tax revenue has increased. The government mu...
January 30, 2024
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Crime & Courts
23 People Taken to Hospital; “Pungent Odor” near Junior High School Tennis Court in Saitama Pref.
SAITAMA — An emergency call to the fire department was made on Tuesday morning to report a pungent o...
January 30, 2024
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Noto Peninsula Earthquake
News in Pictures: Restoration Efforts in Full Swing in Quake-Hit Areas; Volunteers from Across the Nation Providing Help
Monday marked four weeks since the powerful Noto Peninsula Earthquake and tsunami struck Ishikawa Pr...
January 30, 2024