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U.S. Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul, a U.S. House representative from Texas
BUSINESS / Tech
Jul 12, 2024
U.S. lawmakers raise concerns over Microsoft deal with Emirati AI firm
The Republican lawmakers' letter is a sign of growing concern about the lack of regulations around the export of sensitive artificial intelligence models.
Michael Brinegar in action at the World Aquatics Championships in Doha on Feb. 8
MORE SPORTS / Swimming
Jun 25, 2024
Former U.S. Olympian Brinegar hit with four-year doping ban
American swimmer Michael Brinegar, who competed in the 800 and 1,500 meters events at the Tokyo Olympics, has been handed a four-year suspension for blood doping, the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) said on Monday.
Michael Taylor, former U.S. Green Beret and architect of the 2019 Carlos Ghosn escape plot, said that other inmates deported from Fuchu Prison to a detention center in Los Angeles were so traumatized that they ended up with psychological problems.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jun 18, 2024
Man who sprung Ghosn challenges depiction of Fuchu Prison
Michael Taylor, who served part of his sentence at the facility, said he felt the depiction had missed key elements of the "Fuchu experience."
Former President Donald Trump speaks to reporters alongside Todd Blanche, one of his attorneys, before the day's proceedings in his criminal trial in New York on May 9.
WORLD / Crime & Legal
May 15, 2024
Cohen on cross: 5 takeaways from Trump’s criminal trial
Prosecutors stated that Cohen would be their final witness, while the defense aims to conclude cross-examination by Thursday.
Michael Cohen, former lawyer for Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump departs his home in Manhattan to testify in Trump's criminal trial over charges that he falsified business records to conceal money paid to silence porn star Stormy Daniels in 2016, in New York on Monday.
WORLD / Crime & Legal
May 14, 2024
Michael Cohen testimony ties Trump to hush money payment
Cohen's account of Trump directing the falsification of financial records is potentially the most damaging testimony against the former president so far.
Atlanta Falcons first round draft pick Michael Penix Jr. speaks to the media at a news conference on Friday in Flowery Branch, Georgia.
MORE SPORTS / Football
Apr 28, 2024
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. confident and eager to start career
"A dream came true," Penix said. "It's a dream I've had since I was a little kid. ... It's a special moment and something I will forever remember."
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani needs to find a way to keep his eye on the ball as he plays his first 162-game season without his former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara.
BASEBALL / MLB
Apr 9, 2024
Can Shohei Ohtani achieve Michael Jordan-level mental resilience?
One expert says ensuring that he can pivot smoothly into a new support system is crucial for the player.
Michael Jackson performs in Vienna in 1997. Jackson, one of the top selling artists in pop music, died in 2009, leaving an estate worth hundreds of millions of dollars but large debts to work out.
BUSINESS / Companies
Feb 10, 2024
Sony to buy 50% stake in Michael Jackson music for $600 million
The agreement may also include songs from other artists that are part of the Mijac publishing catalog in what would be the largest such deal ever.
The All Blacks perform the haka before their World Cup match against Uruguay in Lyon, France, on Oct. 5
MORE SPORTS / Rugby
Oct 19, 2023
All Blacks hit reset button ahead of semifinal against Argentina
New Zealand edged Ireland in a pulsating quarterfinal last weekend to reach the semifinal round at the Rugby World Cup.
Michael Andretti, the son of 1978 Formula One champion Mario, first applied for his team to join Formula One in early 2022.
MORE SPORTS / Auto Racing
Oct 3, 2023
FIA approval moves Michael Andretti a step closer to Formula One
The son of 1978 Formula One world champion Mario had been seen as the clear frontrunner from as many as seven initial expressions of interest.
Naomi Osaka participates in a forum on mental health during the U.S. Open in New York on Wednesday.
TENNIS
Sep 7, 2023
Naomi Osaka makes U.S. Open return. But not for tennis.
Naomi Osaka returned to the U.S. Open to participate in a forum on mental health and sports alongside former Olympian Michael Phelps.
Michael Oher (left) has accused Leigh Anne and Sean Tuohy of cheating him out of earnings from "The Blind Side," a film based on his life story.
MORE SPORTS
Aug 17, 2023
'Blind Side' couple responds to Michael Oher's lawsuit
Oher, whose life story was the subject of the film "The Blind Side" accused the pair of tricking him into signing away control of his financial affairs.
Michael Oher (right) was drafted in 2009 by the Baltimore Ravens, with whom he won the Super Bowl in 2013.
MORE SPORTS / Football
Aug 16, 2023
Former NFL 'Blind Side' star sues over 'adoption'
Former Raven Michael Oher is also seeking to receive a share of profits he claims not to have been paid in addition to financial and compensatory damages.
Phillies starter Michael Lorenzen is doused with water by teammate Alec Bohm after throwing a no-hitter against the Nationals in Philadelphia on Wednesday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Aug 10, 2023
Michael Lorenzen tosses no-hitter in home debut for Phillies
Lorenzen struck out five and walked four in a remarkable 124-pitch outing as the Phillies completed a 7-0 victory at Citizens Bank Park.
Japan Times
Rugby
Jul 22, 2023
Michael Leitch red card costs Japan in World Cup tune-up against Samoa
Samoa edged the home side 24-22 in Sapporo in what was a dress rehearsal for the two teams' Pool D encounter at the World Cup in France later this year.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jul 10, 2023
Jonas Vingegaard maintains Tour de France lead in Stage 9
The 26-year-old former fish factory worker, who won last year and was second in 2021, said he tries only to focus on his own race.
Japan Times
Rugby
Jun 25, 2023
Michael Hooper and James Slipper to co-captain Wallabies at World Cup
Head coach Eddie Jones also named a 34-man squad for the Rugby Championship that included eight uncapped players.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jun 6, 2023
Michael Block just misses chance to qualify for U.S. Open
The 46-year-old club pro narrowly missed out on making the field for this month's major championship at Los Angeles Country Club.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
May 24, 2023
Michael Block gets text from Michael Jordan after magical PGA Championship
In a magical run that captivated golf fans, the 46-year-old recorded the best finish by a club professional in a PGA Championship since 1986.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
May 21, 2023
Why do runners still race with paper pinned to their shirts?
Some athletes think racing bibs, a cornerstone of a runner’s race day kit and a source of race day revenue through sponsorships, are in need of an update.
Wealthy foreign nationals picking up ultimate souvenir — a condo in Tokyo
A high-end property in the fashionable Daikanyama district in Tokyo
Japan dispatches five language education 'partners' to India
Five members of the Japan Foundation's Nihongo Partners program (front) gather at the Japanese Embassy in New Delhi on Monday.
End of U.S. de minimis exemption causes headaches for some businesses in Japan
Proxy-shopping services — companies that ship Japanese products ranging from cosmetics and snacks to limited-edition stationery on behalf of customers abroad — are already feeling the impact of the U.S. suspending de minimis exemptions.
Over 90% of low-income families in Japan struggling to feed children
Save the Children Japan domestic program chief Sonoko Kawakami speaks at a news conference in Tokyo in July. A survey conducted by the group in June has found that over 90% of low-income households with children face food insecurity.
Struggling train firm in Chiba Prefecture turns to self-deprecating humor
"Laughter is important when you're in a difficult situation," said Katsunori Takemoto, president of Choshi Electric Railway, on Aug. 5 in Choshi, Chiba Prefecture.
Japan’s front-line researchers see bright path ahead for dementia treatment
A scientist looks at scans of grains at the Memory Centre at the Department of Readaptation and Geriatrics of the University Hospital (HUG) in Geneva, Switzerland, on June 6, 2023.
Still plenty to fight for, says Japan’s team leader at worlds
Race walker Hayato Katsuki earned bronze for Japan on the opening day of the World Athletics Championships on Saturday.
Wealthy foreign nationals picking up ultimate souvenir — a condo in Tokyo
A high-end property in the fashionable Daikanyama district in Tokyo
Japanese athletes inspired by raucous home fans at World Athletics Championships
Fans cheer on the home favorites during the women's marathon at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on Sunday.
Japan's major art events converge this fall
Shinji Ohmaki’s “Tokinokage” exhibited at Fuji Textile Week 2021 shows the use of fabric as art.

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