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Signs of an Economic Slowdown Weighs on Stocks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.49%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.02%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.25%. U.S. stock indexes this morning are moderately lower on economic concerns after today’s reports...

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No Russians, Belarusians expected at swimming worlds in July

No Russian or Belarusian athletes are expected to compete at this year’s swimming world championships in Japan because the sport’s governing body isn’t expected to rule on their eligibility until it’s too late for them to enter

The Independent UK

Deepest-dwelling fish ever seen is a ghostly snailfish spotted more than 27,000 feet beneath the ocean surface

The never-before-seen fish was spotted 5 miles below the ocean's surface in the Izu-Ogasawara Trench near Japan.

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2 Wallet-Friendly Chip Stocks to Buy Under $15

Despite significant turmoil in the semiconductor industry, global sales reached a record high last year. The sector is anticipated to grow steadily over the long term. Therefore, investing in fundamentally strong wallet-friendly chip stocks Renesas (RNECF) and Nikon (NINOY) could be a good idea. These stocks are currently trading under…

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Markets Today: Stock Indexes Slightly Lower as Bond Yields Slip on Weak Mar ADP Employment

Morning Markets June S&P 500 futures (ESM2 3) this morning are down -0.20%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM2 3) are down -0.16%. U.S. stock index futures this morning recovered from overnight losses and are only slightly lower as bond yields fall on signs of a softening labor market...

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Japan police arrest 2 in food prank at beef bowl diner

Japanese police have arrested two men who posted a clip in which one of them is eating ginger from a communal container with his chopsticks at a famous beef bowl restaurant

The Independent UK

Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi review: sky-high serenity in Japan’s capital

Opening a hotel during a global pandemic might not sound like a wise business move. But the introduction of Tokyo’s second Four Seasons hotel in September 2020 “reestablished” the brand “as a major force to be reckoning with when choosing among the finest places to stay around town”, said Condé Nast…

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Japan to start providing military aid abroad

TOKYO: Japan will begin offering aid to the militaries of “like-minded countries”, as Tokyo embraces a more proactive defence strategy to address growing regional threats.

Bangkok Post

When Celtic are expected to travel to Japan for 2023 pre-season tour

Reports first emerged last year that there would be a homecoming event for Ange Postecoglou in Japan for Celtic's pre-season in 2023.

The National (Scotland)

Franco Manca owner agrees to £93m buyout by Japanese group

Tokyo-listed Toridoll partners with Capdesia to acquire pizza and Greek casual dining business Fulham Shore

The Guardian - UK

Commentary: Will Kevin McCarthy’s meeting with Taiwan’s president provoke more conflict with China?

The last time a U.S. speaker of the house met Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen, the visit prompted extensive blowback in China. The People’s Liberation Army (PLA), as China’s military is formally called, responded briskly, conducting days of military exercises around the self-governed island. These were no normal military exercises either.…

Chicago Tribune

Celtic tour to Japan timeline revealed as 65,000 fans expected for Man City and Yokohama Marinos clashes

Reports in Japan claim Celtic and City are heading there in July to face Postecoglou's old side Yokohama F. Marinos.

Daily Record

1.5 million 'living as recluses' in Japan

TOKYO: Nearly 1.5 million working-age people in Japan are social recluses, according to a new government survey, with a fifth citing the Covid-19 pandemic as the main reason for their withdrawal.

Bangkok Post

Diners in Japan arrested for dipping own chopsticks in communal bowl of ginger

Arrests over prank at beef bowl restaurant in Osaka come in wake of ‘sushi terrorism’ revelations that have gripped Japan’s food industry

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Bird flu is so bad that Japan’s running out of land to bury chickens

TOKYO: Japan’s worst-ever bird flu outbreak has decimated its poultry flocks and sent egg prices soaring. Now there’s a lack of space to bury dead chickens.

Reuters

Japan sets out new aid scheme to allow overseas defence funding

Japan on Wednesday said it plans to offer countries financial assistance to help them bolster their defences, marking its first unambiguous departure from rules that forbid the use of international aid for military purposes.

USAFacts

Which countries own the most US debt?

As of April 2024, foreign countries own approximately $7.9 trillion in Treasury securities — or 22.9% of total US debt.

WEKU

Check out the deepest-swimming fish ever caught on camera

The unknown snailfish species, of the genus Pseudoliparis, was recorded swimming in the Izu-Ogasawara Trench near Japan at a depth of 8,336 meters — or more than 27,000 feet down.

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PC Gamer

Evo Japan acknowledges its big comeback was 'flawed' and promises to do better next time

"Evo Japan has limitless potential [and] we will ensure it reaches it for you."

GamesRadar

Berserk fans uncover what could be final interview with legendary manga creator who inspired Elden Ring

Kentaro Miura recorded an interview for a Berserk exhibition in Japan in 2020

The Independent UK

Viral video captures Travis Scott’s ‘surprised’ reaction when no one recognised him in Japan

‘OK I love him but this is so embarrassing,’ says one fan

InsideEVs

US And Japan Enter Into Electric Car Battery Materials Trade Deal

With new rules in the US related to the $7,500 federal EV tax credit, a trade deal is a workaround that can help both sides.

The Independent UK

Japanese island introduces cap on visitor numbers to combat overtourism

Overtourism seen as threat to ‘Galapagos of the East’

Reuters

Japan rejects Russian Sovcombank's allegation that sanctions are illegal

Japan on Tuesday rejected an allegation that the sanctions it has imposed on Russian private lender Sovcombank are illegal, and said Russia's aggression against Ukraine should have a significant cost.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Nintendo to Repair for Free Unresponsive Game Controllers, EU Says

Japanese gaming company Nintendo has agreed to repair for free beyond the legal guarantee period unresponsive console controllers following complaints from European consumer groups, the European Commission said on Tuesday. Nintendo found itself in the EU spotlight after the European Consumer Organization (BEUC) and nine national consumer groups in 2021…

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