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How Team Japan became world-beaters in Olympic snowboarding
Japan's snowboarders have grabbed three gold medals and six medals overall so far at the Milano Cortina Olympics. How did the nation grow to be so dominant?
Source: The Japan Times
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Obama deplores lack of shame after Trump racist monkey clip
Trump has told reporters he stood by the thrust of the video's claims about election fraud, but that he had not seen the offensive clip at the end.
Source: The Japan Times
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Medal bonanza: Team Japan on a tear, one week into Winter Games
At the 2022 Beijing Games, Japan set a national record with 18 medals. Now sitting at 15, that record is almost certain to fall — and likely with time to spare.
Source: The Japan Times
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Bangladesh business leaders urge swift reforms, stability after election
Inflation seen as a key challenge for incoming BNP government
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Is global warming dooming snow sports and the Winter Olympics?
Since the 1970s, mean snow depth across the Alps has declined by over 8% per decade and the snow season is up to 34 days shorter below 2,000 meters.
Source: The Japan Times
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One-Handed Gaming on Switch 2 Coming!
Japanese maker Gametech unveils a one-handed grip for the upcoming Switch 2. Now you can snack, text, or recover from injury while gaming on the go in Japan.
Source: SoraNews24
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Mizuho Securities Faces Insider Trading Probe
Mizuho Securities is reportedly under investigation for insider trading. This news arrives during a boom in the Japanese stock market, potentially impacting investor confidence.
Source: The Japan Times
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BOJ Policy Unchanged After Takaichi-Ueda Meeting
The meeting between Takaichi and Ueda suggests no immediate pressure on the Bank of Japan. This likely means current monetary policy, including interest rates, will remain stable for now.
Source: The Japan Times
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Ohtani spring training
Los Angeles Dodgers' star Shohei Ohtani jogs past fans as he heads to a practice field to work out during spring training baseball in Phoenix, Arizona, on Friday.
Source: Japan Today
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