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Japan tries to rescue man stuck in sinkhole. Here's what's going on.

A sinkhole that suddenly opened up on a road just northeast of Tokyo and swallowed a truck has captured national attention as the rescue operation of the driver has dragged on for days

The Independent UK

Gulf of Mexico or Gulf of America? Google Maps and contentious geography

Google Maps will change the name of Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America when the US government officially makes the change

Al Jazeera

Ex-West Ham player facing extradition to Japan over jewellery robbery

A former West Ham player is one of two men accused over a violent 2015 jewellery robbery

Evening Standard

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Japanese automaker Nissan says it plans job and production cuts in the U.S.

Nissan Motor is slashing production at its U.S. plants and offering buyouts to factory workers there as part of the Japanese automaker’s urgent efforts to return to profitability

The Independent UK

Race to rescue driver trapped in Japan sinkhole for two days

Attempts in Japan to retrieve the man were temporarily halted early on Wednesday after a second sinkhole appeared

The Guardian - AU

People Who Gained A Lot Of Weight Share The 30 Things They Blame The Most

Obesity rates have more than tripled globally since 1975, affecting one billion people and increasing risks for heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers, with the World Health Organization emphasizing the complex interplay of diet, activity, and genetics. The post People Who Gained A Lot Of Weight Share The 30 Things…

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Japanese city hires guards to manage flood of tourists at site of iconic sea view

Guards at Funamizaka slope in Otaru will help regulate visitor flow to popular tourist spot featured in 1995 Japanese film ‘Love Letter’

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Stocks Set to Open Higher as Investors Await Fed Rate Decision and Big Tech Earnings

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH25) are up +0.10%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH25) are up +0.35% this morning as market participants braced for the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision and U.S. megacap tech earnings.

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Stocks Set to Open Mixed With All Eyes on Fed Rate Decision and Big Tech Earnings

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH25) are down -0.15%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH25) are up +0.27% this morning as market participants braced for the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision and U.S. megacap tech earnings.

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Stocks Set to Open Higher With All Eyes on Fed Rate Decision and Big Tech Earnings

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Osaka Implements Ban On Public Smoking Ahead Of World Expo

Osaka gears up for Expo 2025 with a public smoking ban to enhance safety and cleanliness, aligning with Japan's declining tobacco use trend.

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Picture prefect: Japanese city deploys guards to control unruly tourists seeking perfect shot

Overseas tourists are blocking roads or walking onto railway tracks in Otaru to capture its views, stoking local resentment and complaints of overtourism

The Guardian - AU

Japan #MeToo Survivor Says Media Are Failing In Wake Of Fuji TV Scandal

Japanese media are still failing to report sexual assault cases properly, a key figure in the country's nascent #MeToo movement told AFP in the wake of the scandal surrounding celebrity Masahiro Nakai and Fuji TV. Former boy band star Nakai was accused in a tabloid last month of sexually assaulting…

International Business Times

The single-seater return of a Red Bull reject who beat Lawson, Colapinto and Tsunoda

If somebody had beaten Liam Lawson, Yuki Tsunoda and Franco Colapinto to a junior-level single-seater title, you might think that driver would have a good chance of making it to Formula 1. And perhaps there’s an alternate universe somewhere where Igor Fraga, who did exactly that in the Toyota Racing…

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Stocks Steady Before the Open After Tech-Fueled Selloff, FOMC Meeting on Tap

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH25) are up +0.09%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH25) are up +0.16% this morning, stabilizing after yesterday’s dramatic selloff, while investors awaited the start of the Federal Reserve’s two-day policy meeting as well as a flurry of U.S. economic data and corporate earnings…

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S&P Futures Gain Ahead of FOMC Meeting, U.S. Economic Data and Earnings on Tap

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH25) are trending up +0.42% this morning, partially rebounding from yesterday’s dramatic selloff, while investors awaited the start of the Federal Reserve’s two-day policy meeting as well as a flurry of U.S. economic data and corporate earnings reports.

The Guardian - UK

AI-linked stocks remain volatile after DeepSeek rout; Boeing posts its second-biggest annual loss on record – as it happened

Donald Trump says China’s DeepSeek is a “wake-up call” for American AI firms

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Assassin's Creed Shadows will be censored in Japan to remove dismemberment and decapitations

Some audio bits are also being changed for the Japanese release.

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“Faster attack and enhanced midrange punch”: Gretsch refreshes flagship Professional Collection with 5 Japanese-built stunners – including a Broadkaster that's built for “full-spectrum sound at high volume”

Sound the dream guitar klaxon as Gretsch gives a makeover to Falcon, Tennessean and Nashville hollowbodies and positions the Broadkaster LX as a high-end semi for high-gain antics

The Guardian - AU

Open (your wallet) wide: Australians pay more for dental care than most OECD countries

Australia ranks well when it comes to total dental care expenditure. But a closer look at the numbers reveals that trips to the dentist are a luxury many people can’t afford

Al Jazeera

Top Fuji TV executives in Japan resign over sex scandal

Chairman and president step down to take responsibility for a widening sex assault scandal linked to celebrity host.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows censored to comply with Japanese ratings, almost 1 year after an EA exec complained Stellar Blade got away with what the Dead Space remake didn't

To gore, or not to gore

The Independent UK

Top Japanese TV executives resign after misconduct claims against star presenter

Fuji Media chair and TV unit head resign amid public and advertiser outrage over broadcaster’s handling of misconduct allegations

The Times of India

7 things to borrow from Japanese culture to never get fat

When it comes to maintaining a healthy weight and staying fit, the Japanese seem to have cracked the code. Their culture is rich with habits that support a balanced lifestyle, and they appear to age gracefully without the concerns of obesity that many people face today. The secret? It's not…

The Guardian - UK

‘Am I a Cyclopian monster?’ How masked writer Uketsu went from asparagus videos to literary sensation

He gained fame in Japan posting surreal videos of meat, veg and even ears. Then he tried writing – and soon had three bestsellers in the Top 10. As one now reaches the English-speaking world, we meet the faceless phenomenon

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