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Project X-Ray: The US Idiot-Proof Plan To Win WWII With An Army Of Bats

The day Pearl Harbor was attacked, a Pennsylvania dentist was driving home from a cave in New Mexico, having just watched millions of bats pour out of it at dusk. By the time he reached home, he had a plan to win the war: strap tiny bombs to the bats…

Bored Panda · Aug 31

Dollar Weakens on Strength in the Chinese Yuan

The dollar index (DXY00 ) is down by -0.16% today. The dollar is modestly lower today, consolidating below last Friday’s 2-week high. Today’s rally in the Chinese yuan to a 3.5-year high is undercutting the dollar. However, losses in the dollar are limited today as WTI crude oil climbs more...

Barchart · Aug 31

Used camera gear is one of the most popular sellers on eBay Japan, second only to this category

Cameras are the second most-popular secondhand items exported from eBay Japan sellers, a new report shows

Digital Camera World · Aug 31

Japan to beef up its defense with drones, AI and missiles, defense budget plans show

Japan’s Defense Ministry has disclosed details of an 8.9 trillion yen ($55.6 billion) budget request for the next fiscal year that officials say will increase significantly after the government adopts new security and defense plans later in the year

The Independent UK · Aug 31

India’s in-demand economic weapon can turn a global crisis into opportunity

India is expanding its network of labour agreements with countries around the world to connect Indian workers with job opportunities abroad. The push comes as ageing populations and shrinking workforces drive demand for talent across several countries. These agreements can facilitate the movement of workers while boosting remittance inflows to…

The Economic Times · Aug 31

He worked as the green ranger in 'Power Rangers', then used the experience to rob 43 homes as the 'Spider-Man thief'

After suffering an injury, Yasutomo Ihara—a former Green Ranger stunt performer—found himself lured into a life of crime. He became notorious for orchestrating multiple burglaries across Japan, employing his unique skills. Authorities arrested Ihara in 2014, discovering he had stolen items worth around seventy-seven thousand dollars. Consequently, he was sentenced…

The Times of India · Aug 31

In the 1600s, people in Osaka ate dozens of species of fish, mammals and plants; 400 years later scientists found the evidence trapped in their teeth

Teeth unearthed in Osaka have unveiled a diverse dietary landscape of commoners, revealing that their dental calculus held traces of proteins from fish, mammals, and plants. This discovery suggests that they enjoyed access to a variety of foods, including terrestrial meats, thanks to Osaka's strategic position as a distribution center.…

The Times of India · Aug 31

Why the head of Taiwan’s stock exchange wants you to look past TSMC—and embrace the ‘technology island’

Taiwan overtook India to become the world’s fifth-largest stock market in May, and yet two-fifths of that value comes from TSMC.

Fortune · Aug 31

Global Market: Japan's Nikkei falls nearly 2% as rate hike expectations weigh on sentiment

Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell nearly 2% on Monday as expectations of rate hikes by major central banks weighed on sentiment. The index was also pressured by Wall Street losses and rising bets on a Bank of Japan rate hike next month, while higher domestic rates could support financial stocks.

The Economic Times · Aug 31

Trump aims at Canada. Toyota and Honda could pay the bill

Proposed US tariffs could significantly impact Canadian auto production lines. Japanese automakers Toyota and Honda face potential production cuts due to these tariffs. These companies rely heavily on the United States as their largest market. The tariffs may force a major shift in global automotive supply chains. Automakers are now…

The Economic Times · Aug 31