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Help name the asteroid that Japan's Hayabusa2 probe will fly by in 2026

Japan's Hayabusa2 spacecraft will zoom past a small near-Earth asteroid in 2026 as part of its extended mission — and you could help name the space rock.

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Stocks Set to Open Mixed as Investors Await Powell’s Testimony and U.S. Jobs Data

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH24) are down -0.11%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH24) are up +0.04% this morning as investors looked ahead to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s congressional testimony while also bracing for a fresh slew of U.S. labor market data, with a particular focus on…

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Tokyo Stock Market Hits High; Oil Prices Dip

Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 stocks index closed above 40,000 points for the first time Monday, while oil prices dipped after major crude producers agreed to cut output for a while longer, as expected.

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Stocks Set to Open Lower as Investors Await Powell’s Testimony and U.S. Jobs Data

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Japan's Nikkei 225 Surges Past 40,000 Mark On Tech Demand

Japanese Nikkei 225 index hits record high above 40,000 points driven by technology shares and AI growth optimism.

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Japan’s Nikkei stock index passes 40,000 for first time amid AI fanfare

Nikkei 225 gains as much as 1 percent after last month beating 1989 record.

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Japan's Birth Rate Declines By 5.1%, PM Kishida Says It's Their 'Biggest Crisis'

Economic pressures, including high living costs and a demanding work culture, often deter young couples from starting families.

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Johnny Damon's Blissful Vacation In Tokyo

Former baseball player Johnny Damon and his wife share radiant vacation moments in Tokyo, Japan, emphasizing the joy of cherishing time with loved ones.

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Pentagon To Lift Ban On Osprey Helicopter Flights

The head of Naval Air Systems Command is expected to fly to Japan next week to brief the Ministry of Defense and Japanese government.

International Business Times

Tokyo Marathon live stream 2024: how to watch online from anywhere

The first of this year's World Marathon Majors sees elite athletes and runners descend on the streets of Japan – watch the action unfold with a 2024 Tokyo Marathon live stream.

TechRadar

Delhi Open | Wong to face Blancaneaux in the summit clash

Hong Kong's Coleman Wong advances to Delhi Open Challenger tennis final after defeating Japan's Yuta Shimizu in semifinals.

The Hindu

Pentagon To Lift Ban On Grounded V-22 Osprey

Pentagon lifts V-22 Osprey flight ban after safety measures; Japan briefed on plans.

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"It sounded completely out of place in the chart it was in, and the year it was released": 5 Prophet-5-powered tracks by Radiohead, Gary Numan, Japan and more

We're in Prophet-5 mode, as we celebrate five decades of the first 'proper' polysynth with five – ok six – glorious tracks

MusicRadar

‘Blue Giant’ isn’t just for jazz fans — it’s the best anime film coming to streaming this year

As an avid jazz enjoyer and anime enthusiast, ‘Blue Giant’ was a raw escape into the world of blues in Japan and you don’t have to love the music to appreciate this animated experience.

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Hannah Green in the mix for another LPGA Tour victory

Australian Hannah Green is in second place, two shots behind Japanese leader Ayaka Furue, after the third round of the LPGA Tour's Women's World Championship.

The Hindu

Japan Moon lander put to sleep after surviving lunar night

Japan’s Moon lander has been put back to sleep after it surprisingly survived the freezing, two-week lunar night, the country’s space agency said

Al Jazeera

Money, power and the peril of courting Chinese nationalism

Nationalism in China has been invoked for political ends and financial gains, but it is also a destructive force.

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Dollar Edges Lower and Gold Soars on Weak U.S. Economic News

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday fell by -0.25%. The dollar retreated from a 1-1/2 week high Friday and posted moderate losses on weaker-than-expected U.S. economic news on Feb ISM manufacturing, Jan construction spending, and the University of Michigan U.S. Feb consumer sentiment. A decline in T-note yields Friday...

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Japan's SLIM moon lander powers down as long lunar night falls (again)

JAPAN's SLIM moon lander entered its second lengthy period of dormancy after a dramatic touchdown in January. When the sun shines again on the moon, it might revive again.

Newcastle Herald

Letter writer Scott Neylon says he's victim of email threats

Jeremy Bath's friend in Japan accuses council critic of 'cyber harassment' over seven emails.

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Dollar Slips and Gold Rises on Weaker-Than-Expected U.S. Economic News

The dollar index (DXY00 ) this morning is down by -0.10%. The dollar fell from a 1-1/2 week high today and turned lower on weaker-than-expected U.S. economic news on Feb ISM manufacturing, Jan construction spending, and the University of Michigan U.S. Feb consumer sentiment. A decline in T-note yields today...

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S&P Futures Tread Water Ahead of U.S. PMI Data and More Fed Speak

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH24) are trending down -0.04% this morning as market participants braced for U.S. factory activity data while also awaiting remarks from Fed officials.

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Celebrating National Japan Day In Honor Of His Majesty

Experience the vibrant celebration of National Japan Day, honoring His Majesty The Emperor's birthday with a showcase of Japanese culture and traditions, f...

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Disney’s Shōgun breaks mould with careful respect for Japanese culture

High-budget series with largely Japanese cast avoids well-worn western orientalist fantasies and wins plaudits in Japan

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Death Stranding was inspired by real Japanese couriers and that's sending fans who are just finding out 5 years later

Sam Porter Bridges was named like that for a reason

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