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From live sex broadcasts to naked dating: are the UK’s romance shows the wildest TV in the world?

Britain is notorious for TV that goes to extremes in the name of love – whether it’s Naked Attraction or the new Dating Naked UK. Are other countries this outrageous?

The Guardian - UK

Stock Index Futures Steady After Yesterday’s Rally, U.S. Economic Data on Tap

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU24) are down -0.02%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU24) are up +0.13% this morning, taking a breather after yesterday’s sharp gains, while investors looked ahead to U.S. consumer confidence data and comments from a Federal Reserve official.

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Stock Index Futures Tick Higher as U.S. Recession Fears Ebb

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU24) are up +0.15%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU24) are up +0.28% this morning as growing optimism that the U.S. will avoid a recession buoyed sentiment, while investors looked ahead to U.S. consumer confidence data and comments from a Federal Reserve official.

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Japan adds chipmaking equipment companies to list of 'core business sectors' as it looks to boost semiconductor industry

Foreign investors must now file a notice when acquiring a stake that's 1% or more of a listed chip equipment makers.

Fortune

This Japanese Entryway Design Makes a Serene Boundary to the Outside World — Here's How to Create One

Traditional "Genkan" entryways will create a serene first step into your home that's ideal for shoes-off households

Livingetc

Weather tracker: Puerto Rico battered by Hurricane Ernesto as it strengthens and heads for Bermuda

In the western Pacific flights and trains cancelled in Japan after predictions that Typhoon Ampil will pass close to Tokyo

The Guardian - UK

'Very Strong' Typhoon Buffets Japan's Pacific Coast

A "very strong" typhoon buffeted Japan's Pacific coast with fierce winds and heavy rain on Friday, forcing the cancellation of hundreds of flights and trains in the Tokyo area and leaving over 4,000 homes without power.

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Asian Markets Surge On Strong US Consumer Data

Japanese stocks surged and markets across Asia started strong on Friday, tracking substantial gains on Wall Street after encouraging US retail sales data reassured investors about the health of the world's biggest economy.

International Business Times

Flights and trains canceled in Tokyo area as a strong typhoon swerves nearby

Flights and trains in the Tokyo area have been canceled, and people were warned of strong winds, heavy rains and potential flooding and mudslides as a typhoon swerved near Japan on its way further north in the Pacific Ocean

The Independent UK

Who will be Japan’s next PM? Ruling LDP set to begin ‘especially chaotic’ party election

Two women and two MPs under the age of 50 are on potential list of candidates after current PM Fumio Kishida decided to step down

The Guardian - AU

Without His Caddie and Coach, Hideki Matsuyama Starts Fast at FedEx Cup Playoff Opener

The Olympic bronze medalist was robbed in London prior to coming to the U.S. and members of his team had to return to Japan after their passports were stolen.

Sports Illustrated

US Economic Strength and Higher Bond Yields Boost the Dollar

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Thursday rose by +0.40%. The dollar rallied on stronger-than-expected US economic reports, which were hawkish for Fed policy and drove the 10-year T-note yield higher by +8 bp. Thursday’s economic reports helped reduce expectations for a 50 bp rate cut by the Fed at the...

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After 31 years stuck in Japan, the first fighting game from the Tekken studio is finally available worldwide

Namco's answer to Street Fighter 2 still looks like absolute chaos, and I can't believe how stacked its voice cast is

GamesRadar

Environmental Activist Paul Watson Detained In Greenland

Greenland court rules environmental activist Paul Watson to remain in custody for possible extradition to Japan over 2010 whaling ship incident.

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The Independent UK

Greenland court orders anti-whaling activist Paul Watson must remain in custody until Sept. 5

Police say a court in Greenland has ruled that veteran environmental activist and anti-whaling campaigner Paul Watson must remain in custody as authorities consider Japan’s request for his extradition

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Dollar Jumps on Strong US Economic News

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.47% on stronger-than-expected US economic reports that were hawkish for Fed policy and that drove the 10-year T-note yield sharply higher by +10 bp. Today’s economic reports helped reduce expectations for a 50 bp rate cut by the Fed at the...

The Independent UK

Japan ends 'megaquake' special caution week after finding no immediate risk

Japan’s government has ended a weeklong information campaign urging caution and preparedness for a possible megaquake — an earthquake of magnitude 8 strength or higher — striking the Pacific coast

Evening Standard

What is a megaquake? Japan issues first-ever warning of huge earthquake risk

Japan’s last large earthquake took place over 10 years ago

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Stocks Muted Before the Open as Investors Await U.S. Economic Data and Fed Speak, Walmart Earnings on Tap

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU24) are up +0.01%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU24) are up +0.15% this morning as investors awaited a flurry of U.S. economic data, remarks from Federal Reserve officials, and an earnings report from retail giant Walmart.

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Stocks Rise Before the Open as Investors Await U.S. Economic Data and Fed Speak, Walmart Earnings on Tap

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU24) are up +0.11%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU24) are up +0.24% this morning as investors awaited a flurry of U.S. economic data, remarks from Federal Reserve officials, and an earnings report from retail giant Walmart.

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Trackhouse announces Moto2 title contender Ogura for 2025 MotoGP season

Trackhouse has signed Japanese youngster Ai Ogura to partner Raul Fernandez at its MotoGP team next year.

The Independent UK

Typhoon Ampil: Thousands evacuated and hundreds of flights cancelled as storm nears Tokyo

Country braces for seventh typhoon of the year

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Typhoon Ampil Disrupts Japanese Railways And Airlines

Typhoon Ampil intensifies in the western Pacific, impacting Japanese railways and airlines during peak travel season. Japan braces for potential disruption...

The Independent UK

Kishida vows to push rules-based order as Japan's defense chief visits Yasukuni 79 years after WWII

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has vowed to step up his country’s effort to defend a rules-based international order in a solemn ceremony marking the 79th anniversary of Japan's defeat in World War II

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