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How to watch the 2024 Olympic indoor volleyball events online or on TV

Here's how you can watch the 2024 Olympic volleyball indoor events online, ready for when they begin on Saturday, July 27.

WhatToWatch

Did the Japanese Yen Cause the Tech Selloff?

Thanks to hedge funds piling in, the short position on the Japanese yen was near an all-time high. But now, that is unwinding... as are the bets these funds made with the proceeds of the short - buying U.S. tech stocks. As the yen recently jumped 5%, the tech-heavy Nasdaq…

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How to watch the 2024 Olympic hockey online or on TV

Here's how you can watch the 2024 Olympic hockey events online, ready for when they begin on Saturday, July 27.

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Today at the Olympics: Monday’s schedule including diving, swimming and gymnastics in Paris

Olympic competition resumes in Paris with Tom Daley in action in the men’s synchronised 10m platform final

The Independent UK

S&P Futures Climb as Key U.S. Inflation Data Looms

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU24) are trending up +0.82% this morning, signaling a rebound from yesterday’s slump, while investors looked ahead to the release of the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge.

Barchart

Thousands Evacuated As Record Rains Pound Northern Japan

Record heavy rain forced the evacuation of thousands of people across parts of northern Japan as rivers burst their banks washing away bridges and cars, officials and media reports said Friday.

International Business Times

A mysterious pile of bones could hide evidence of Japanese war crimes, activists say

Bones dug up from a wartime Army Medical School site in Tokyo decades ago and linked to victims of human experiments by Unit 731, Japan’s germ and biological warfare outfit, remain in a repository still waiting to find their home

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Brazil apologizes for post-WWII persecution of Japanese immigrants

The Brazilian government has apologized to the Japanese community for human rights violations in the persecution and internment of immigrants in the years after World War II

The Independent UK

Heavy rain in northern Japan triggers floods and landslides, forcing hundreds to take shelter

Heavy rain has hit northern Japan, triggering floods and landslides, disrupting transportation systems and sending hundreds of residents to take shelter at safer grounds

The Independent UK

USA, World Cup Holders Spain Win Women's Olympic Football Openers

Reigning Ballon d'Or Aitana Bonmati scored one goal and helped create another as World Cup holders Spain beat Japan 2-1 in their first game of the women's Olympic football tournament on Thursday, while record four-time gold medallists the United States beat Zambia 3-0.

International Business Times

Spain Defeats Japan In Olympic Women's Football Tournament Opener

Spain's victory over Japan in the Olympic Women's Football Tournament sets high expectations for their Gold medal pursuit at Paris 2024.

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Japan's Population Declines As Births Hit Record Low

Japan's population decline due to low birth rates and aging population. Government incentives target married couples. Foreign residents increase.

International Business Times

Nissan Shares Plunge After Profit Warning

Nissan tumbled more than 10 percent on Thursday after the Japanese automaker issued a profit warning, citing "intense sales competition", especially in the United States.

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International Business Times

New Japan Film Camera Aimed At 'Nostalgic' Young Fans

Keita Suzuki leads a group of young analogue photography fans around a coastal city in Japan, stopping to snap pastel hydrangea blooms with bulky vintage film cameras.

TechRadar

Google Play Store makes it easier to find Android apps, but I'm gutted this comics feature is Japan-only

Google adds a Collections widget for app recommendations, new data controls, and more to its digital storefront.

Tom’s Hardware

Japanese Prime Minister Kishida vows government funds for local chip fabs — Rapidus eyes 2nm production by 2027

Rapidus struggles to get financing from Japanese banks to build its fab, but it has time and the support of the Japanese government.

The Independent UK

Japan's population falls for the 15th year in a row. Births hit a record low, deaths a record high

Japan’s total population has marked the 15th straight year of decline

Android Central

Google Play Points is handing out Pixel devices and more prizes

New Google Play Points rewards include chances to win Pixel devices, Razer gaming products and more.

International Business Times

Denmark Awaits Japan's Extradition Request For Anti-whaling Activist

Denmark is waiting for Japan's extradition for the veteran anti-whaling activist Paul Watson, arrested this weekend in Greenland, before ruling on the case, the justice ministry said Wednesday.

GamesRadar

Nintendo's new gacha keychains contain real GameCube, N64, and SNES controller parts, giving retro enthusiasts in Japan a surprising source of replacement buttons

These aren't ordinary capsule toys

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