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Bhatia joins Hisatsune in Pebble Beach lead as Fowler surges
Akshay Bhatia on Friday joined Ryo Hisatsune at the top of the PGA Tour Pebble Beach Pro-Am leaderboard on 15-under par, with a resurgent Rickie Fowler hot on…
Source: Japan Today
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TSA agents are working without pay at U.S. airports due to another shutdown
A shutdown of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that took effect early Saturday impacts the agency responsible for screening passengers and bags at airports across the country.…
Source: Japan Today
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Sato blames Malinin's fall on 'toxic schedule' of figure skating
Japanese bronze medalist Shun Sato on Friday blamed the "toxic schedule" of Olympic men's figure skating for U.S. favorite Ilia Malinin's shocking slump off the podium. Kazakhstan's Mikhail…
Source: Japan Today
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Rare Pikachu Card Sells for Record $16.49 Million
A rare Pikachu Illustrator card has set a new record as the most expensive trading card ever sold. Only 41 of these cards exist, making it a highly sought-after collectible.
Source: The Japan Times
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Viral Japanese Office: Reality vs. Misstranslation
A German expat's TikTok account, 'misstranslation,' reveals the humorous reality of Japanese office life. Her videos offer insights into workplace culture, communication, and unspoken rules, providing a unique perspective for travelers and expats.
Source: GaijinPot Blog
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AI Music Copyright Tech Developed in Japan
Sony's new tech can identify original music in AI-generated songs. This could help copyright holders get revenue from AI-created content.
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Europe talks nuclear weapons after U.S. delivers reality check
The countries involved in discussions usually host U.S. military assets, are close to Russia and feel directly threatened by Vladimir Putin, sources said.
Source: The Japan Times
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U.S. waives Venezuela oil sanctions as Trump says expects to visit
"I'm going to make a visit to Venezuela," the U.S. president told reporters, while adding that the date had not been decided.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan releases arrested Chinese fishing boat captain, reports say
The captain was released after China guaranteed payment of cash collateral, public broadcaster NHK and other local media reported.
Source: The Japan Times
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China FM tells EU diplomats not to blame Beijing for bloc's problems
Wang Yi made the comments at a meeting with France's Jean-Noel Barrot and Germany's Johann Wadephul on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference on Friday.
Source: The Japan Times
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