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Jul 30, 2022

Henrik Stenson says money was factor in decision to join LIV Golf

Stenson was stripped of the Ryder Cup captaincy after joining the LIV Golf series.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 29, 2022

Toyota’s lobbying blitz gets results in U.S. Senate deal

The auto giant's efforts appear to have paid off, as an electric-vehicle tax credit extension the company had championed made it into a $369 billion climate and energy package.
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BUSINESS
Jul 29, 2022

Russia asks Sakhalin-2 LNG buyers to pay for gas through Russian bank

The red tape of switching could delay vital deliveries of the fuel just as the world is grappling with fuel shortages and soaring energy prices.
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WORLD
Jul 29, 2022

Climate change made deadly U.K. heat wave at least 10 times likelier

More than 840 people may have died in England and Wales during the extreme heat, according to a preliminary analysis.
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BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 29, 2022

U.S. economy shows another decline, fanning recession fears

Gross domestic product, adjusted for inflation, fell 0.2% in the second quarter, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
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ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Jul 28, 2022

Massive arms deals highlight South Korea’s growing defense industry

Amid heightened concern over the war in neighboring Ukraine, Poland has joined a growing list of countries that have turned to South Korea to meet their critical defense needs.
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WORLD
Jul 26, 2022

Smuggling migrants at the U.S. border now a billion-dollar business

Title 42, introduced under the Trump administration, has authorized immediate expulsion of migrants caught crossing the border illegally, which has led to a substantial escalation in incursions.
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ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / ANALYSIS
Jul 26, 2022

South Korea doubles down on risky ‘Kill Chain’ plans to counter North's nuclear threat

Seoul is pouring resources into preparing for preemptive strikes if necessary, a strategy some experts say may exacerbate their arms race and risks miscalculation during a conflict.
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BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
Jul 23, 2022

Aviation nurses a nasty headache as travel recovers from COVID-19

The aviation industry has turned the page on an unprecedented pandemic shock — only to face mounting worries over supply chains and reminders that its future hinges on decarbonization.
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COMMENTARY / World
Jul 23, 2022

How Beijing’s unpopularity is undermining its global ambitions

Japan needs to team up with the U.S. and other allies to better understand and counter China's attempts to influence Southeast Asian nations.
JAPAN
Jul 22, 2022

As COVID wave grows, Japan beefs up response but won't limit business activities

With the seventh wave reaching unprecedented heights, the government is ramping up the number of hospital beds available and expanding the scope of those eligible for fourth vaccine shots.
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CULTURE / Film
Jul 22, 2022

They loved volcanoes and each other

A new documentary examines the work and lives of the French volcanologists Katia and Maurice Krafft, helped mightily by their own magnificent footage.
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New Zealand report 2022
Jul 22, 2022

Barfoot & Thompson: Cornering the N.Z. real estate market since 1923

Location: the undeniable crux of the real estate industry. But, navigating the realty sector can be daunting — this is where expertise and experience come in. With almost 100 years in the realty arena, Barfoot & Thompson knows the ins and outs of the business.
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WORLD
Jul 21, 2022

Biden stops short of declaring climate emergency but takes steps on wind power

Democratic lawmakers and environmental activists want Biden to formally declare an emergency, which would enable the use of the Defense Production Act.
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BUSINESS / Tech / Commentary
Jul 21, 2022

Streaming is sadder now

A short explanation for this vibe shift: There has been a little loss of faith in the growth potential of streaming, and doubt has profound ripple effects.
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WORLD / ANALYSIS
Jul 20, 2022

Scientists seek sun-dimming stopgap for climate crisis as 1.5 C threshold nears

The technology carries serious and unpredictable risks, critics say — with some so worried that they believe research should stop and outdoor tests should be banned.
JAPAN
Jul 19, 2022

COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo's daily cases top 10,000 for eighth straight day

The seven-day average of new cases in Tokyo came to 16,146.0, compared to 8,941.0 a week earlier.
Figure Skating
Jul 19, 2022

Yuzuru Hanyu confirms end to illustrious 12-year senior career

The figure skating legend has ended months of speculation over whether he would contest the upcoming ISU Grand Prix season and begin a quest for a potential fourth Winter Games berth.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 19, 2022

'Shocking' report lists devastation to Australia wildlife

Australia's 2019-2020 'Black Summer' bush fires burned more than 8 million hectares of native vegetation and killed or displaced 1 billion to 3 billion animals.
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BUSINESS / FOCUS
Jul 19, 2022

Japan offers subsidies for home purchases by child-rearing families

The subsidies are also intended to promote the fight against global warming, in line with the government goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to effectively zero by 2050.
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Jul 19, 2022

Trump urges golfers to 'take the money' and join LIV circuit

The former U.S. President, who is hosting LIV events at two of his golf courses this year, wrote that players should not hesitate to abandon the PGA Tour, which he branded 'disloyal.'
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 18, 2022

It’s time to rescue Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani

Trout and Ohtani are not just stars, they are supernovas. Yet their careers are becoming meditations on genius unfulfilled.
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BUSINESS
Jul 17, 2022

Boeing cuts 20-year industrywide outlook for planes

Boeing still projects the global airline fleet by 2041 will nearly double as it still sees a worldwide aviation demand COVID-19 recovery by early 2024.
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BUSINESS
Jul 16, 2022

China's surging hydropower a boon for its climate goals and energy bills

Plentiful rainfall and fast-growing new capacity for other renewable sources have cut needs for fossil fuel.
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Jul 16, 2022

Oldest cricket club in U.S. turns 150

Baseball is America's national pastime, but in New York, a cricket club is celebrating 150 years not out thanks to the city's large immigrant communities.
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ENVIRONMENT
Jul 16, 2022

Drowning in plastic? Biodegradable materials could be a lifesaver.

It’s official: In March, the United Nations Environmental Assembly endorsed a global pact on the life cycle of plastic. It has been declared a seismic shift in the battle against marine pollution, but what will happen to the oceans before those potential positive effects come?

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An illustration features the Japanese signs for "ganbare" (good luck) and the Deaflympics, which will be held between Nov. 15 and 26.
A century of Deaf sport finds its moment in Tokyo