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Japan Prime Minister’s Flowerbeds To Use Slightly Radioactive Soil From Fukushima
TOKYO (AP) — Japan said Tuesday it plans to use some slightly radioactive soil stored near the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant on flower beds outside Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s office to show it is safe to reuse. The soil was removed from across the Fukushima prefecture as part of decontamination work following the 2011 nuclear
Japan probes concerns over foreigners’ misuse of medical insurance
TOKYO: The Japanese government has begun a survey into public health insurance usage by foreign residents, amid concerns voiced by some lawmakers that people may come from overseas to take advantage of the support for expensive medical treatment. It is the first time for the Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry to conduct a study into
Japan, China and South Korea stage show of unity
Ministers from three countries vow to promote peace and cooperation in increasingly uncertain world PUBLISHED : 22 Mar 2025 at 18:45 Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (left) and South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul shake hands as Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya looks on during a joint press conference after their meeting in Tokyo on
USWNT vs. Japan: Starting XI & Lineup Notes
Soccer Broadcast: TBS, Universo, Max, Peacock; Radio: Westwood One Sports; Official Kickoff Time: 7:37 p.m. PTFebruary 27, 2025USWNT vs. Japan – 2025 SheBelieves Cup,...
Warner Music Japan Kicks Off ‘Full-Scale Entry Into’ Anime Music With NBCUniversal Japan Deal
Warner Music Japan president and CEO Takeshi Okada, whose company is initiating a ‘full-scale’ expansion into anime music with an NBCUniversal Japan agreement. Photo Credit: WMG Warner Music Japan (WMJ) has kicked off “a full-scale entry into” the anime music space under a new partnership with NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan. WMJ, where Takeshi Okada started as CEO
Japan Business Federation Wants Government to Publicize Anime, Manga
Deutsche Welle (a.k.a. DW), an international media outlet from Germany, published an article not only about manga’s growth and possibilities, but also about manga’s growth in America. According to DW, the Japan business federation known as Keidanren has written a proposal for the Japanese government to use its power toward aggressively publicizing anime...
Japan, US and EU block G7 from setting coal phase out date
Canada and the UK pushed for the inclusion of a 2030 deadline to end domestic coal-fired electricity. But their plan failed following strong opposition. The post Japan, US and EU block G7 from setting coal phase out date appeared first on Climate Home News...
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Madison Square Garden Sues Wired for Defamation Over Coverage of Leaked Celebrity Database
Photo Credit: Andrew Nyr / CC by 4.0 Madison Square Garden is filing a defamation suit against Wired for alleged defamation over the outlet’s coverage of the leaked MSG celebrity database. Madison Square Garden Entertainment is suing Advance Magazine Publishers, the publisher of Wired, over the outlet’s coverage of a leaked MSG database containing the
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RugOne Xlink 7 review: A sophisticated rugged 4G walkie-talkie for populated wilderness, but not truly remote regions
TechRadar Verdict I can’t fault the execution of the RugOne Xlink 7, because the device ticks all the boxes for toughness and reliable communications. My issue is with 4G comms, which, by definition, make this device unsuitable for remote locations. Pros + Rugged and compact + Global 4G group calling + Impressive accessory bundle +
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Interview: Dan Cherowbrier, CTO, Formula E
Lots of digital leaders must keep multiple plates spinning. After all, being a successful technology chief in the modern era means ensuring nothing falls crashing to the floor. Yet for Dan Cherowbrier, chief technology officer (CTO) at Formula E, the number of plates is bewildering. “It’s the most unique job you could ever imagine, because
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NatWest signs up to quantum trial for fraud detection
The retail bank is one of 11 organisations testing quantum technologies as part of Digital Catapult’s quantum technology access programme By Cliff Saran, Managing Editor Published: 17 Jul 2026 12:05 Eleven organisations, including NatWest, have joined Digital Catapult’s Quantum Technology Access Programme (QTAP), delivered in collaboration with the National Quantum Computing Centre’s (NQCC) SparQ programme.
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Bitcoin reclaiming its $69,000 holder cost basis could open XRP’s path to $1.26
Bitcoin’s move toward $69,000 would put XRP near $1.20, with renewed strength against BTC opening a path toward $1.26. Jul. 17, 2026 at 11:35 am GMT 3 min read Glassnode says Bitcoin’s $69,000 short-term holder cost basis is the next recovery test for the market and XRP. If Bitcoin reclaims it, XRP could hold near