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Takahiro Mori, Nippon Steel's executive vice president, said the company will move its U.S. headquarters to Pittsburgh if it succeeds in acquiring U.S. Steel.
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 19, 2024
Nippon Steel pledges to move U.S. HQ to U.S. Steel's Pittsburgh
The Japanese steelmaker will move its existing headquarters in the U.S., which is in Houston, in addition to keeping U.S. Steel's headquarters.
Airplane fuselages outside the Boeing manufacturing facility in Washington. Boeing’s recent problems are further widening the gap between supply and demand.
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 18, 2024
Boeing’s pain spreads to travelers as airlines cut back on plans
As a result, passengers will face fewer flight options and potentially higher prices on at least some popular short and midrange routes.
Riyadh is one of three Saudi Arabia cities that is set to host new Baseball United franchises, marking the first time professional baseball will be brought to the country.
BASEBALL
Mar 6, 2024
Baseball United to bring professional baseball to Saudi Arabia
The deal marks the first time professional baseball will be brought to Saudi Arabia.
Marcus Rashford has scored just five times for Manchester United this season.
SOCCER
Mar 1, 2024
Manchester United's Marcus Rashford asks critics to have 'more humanity'
Rashford asked his critics to show a "bit more humanity" before they question his commitment to Manchester United
Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes reacts after missing a chance to score against Nottingham Forest during their FA Cup match in Nottingham, England, on Wednesday.
SOCCER
Feb 29, 2024
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag slams Forest for 'targeting' Bruno Fernandes
Fernandes featured in United's 1-0 victory at the City Ground despite a "serious injury" suffered in last weekend's loss against Fulham.
Marinos' Kota Watanabe jumps to kick the ball against United in the first leg of their Asian Champions League match in Bangkok on Wednesday.
SOCCER
Feb 15, 2024
Marinos settle for draw with Bangkok United in first leg of ACL last-16 matchup
Bangkok United, which fell behind 2-1 in the first half, equalized through an epic effort from Mahmoud Eid in added time at Thammasat Stadium in Bangkok.
Some 5 million people globally die of causes related to air pollution from fossil fuels each year and climate change has a huge impact on people's health and psychological well-being.
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 24, 2024
We’re finally recognizing climate change’s mental health toll
Climate change's impact on health, including psychological well-being, is overwhelming. COP28 took stock of this and put youth at the center of discussions like never before.
Grounded Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 airplanes on the tarmac at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Monday
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 11, 2024
Boeing's latest Max problem creates more headaches for airlines
Alaska Airlines and United Airlines together have 70% of the Max 9 planes in service and have canceled hundreds of flights.
Friday's mid-air panel blowout on an Alaska Airlines flight left a gaping hole on the 737 Max 9 plane.
WORLD
Jan 10, 2024
Boeing CEO admits mistakes, says mid-air blowout 'can never happen again'
Dave Calhoun tells employees that the probe on loose parts and broader checks of systems and processes will be done with 'complete transparency every step of the way."
The fuselage plug area of Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 Boeing 737-9 Max, which was forced to make an emergency landing with a gap in the fuselage, is seen during its investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) in Portland, Oregon, on Sunday.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 9, 2024
United finds loose bolts on planes, raising pressure on Boeing
U.S. regulators grounded 171 Max 9 planes after a panel blew off an Alaska Airlines-operated flight not long after taking off from a Portland, Oregon, airport
Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes scores his team's second goal against Wigan in an FA Cup third round match in Wigan, England, on Monday.
SOCCER
Jan 9, 2024
'Job done' as Manchester United avoid FA Cup upset at Wigan
Diogo Dalot's first-half strike and a controversial penalty from Bruno Fernandes secured United's first away win since November.
Liverpool's Darwin Nunez in action against Burnley on Tuesday. Nunez notched his eighth goal of the season and first since Nov. 1 in the team's 2-0 win.
SOCCER
Dec 27, 2023
Liverpool moves into first as Darwin Nunez ends drought
Elsewhere, Rasmus Hojlund broke his own barren run to cap Manchester United's thrilling fightback to beat Aston Villa 3-2 on Tuesday.
Ineos chairman Jim Ratcliffe
SOCCER
Dec 25, 2023
Billionaire Ratcliffe agrees deal to buy 25% of Manchester United
United also said that Ratcliffe's INEOS company would take control of football operations after years of under-achievement under the Glazer family.
Bryan Robson leads the Manchester United team out for a UEFA Champions League fixture against Galatasaray at the Ali Sami Yen Stadium in Istanbul in November 1993.
SOCCER
Nov 28, 2023
Welcome back to 'hell': Man Utd braced for Galatasaray cauldron
The fixture will being back painful memories for United players and fans who ran the gauntlet of hate in Istanbul back in 1993.
A hearse carrying the coffin of England World Cup winner and Manchester United legend Bobby Charlton is driven past Old Trafford stadium ahead of his funeral in Manchester on Monday. Charlton, described by Manchester United as a "giant of the game," died on Oct. 21 at the age of 86.
SOCCER
Nov 14, 2023
Thousands line Manchester streets to bid farewell to Bobby Charlton
The 1966 World Cup winner, widely regarded as one of England's greatest players, died after an accidental fall at his care home on Oct. 21.
FC Copenhagen's Roony Bardghji celebrates scoring the team's fourth goal during a win over Manchester United on Wednesday in Copenhagen.
SOCCER
Nov 9, 2023
Manchester United on brink of Champions League exit after collapse
The loss puts United at the bottom of the group, one point behind Galatasaray and Copenhagen, with two games left to play.
Red Bull's Max Verstappen drives ahead of McLaren's Lando Norris during the United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas, on Sunday.
MORE SPORTS / Auto Racing
Oct 23, 2023
Dominant Max Verstappen earns 50th career win
Yuki Tsunoda finished 10th for Alpha Tauri and secured an extra point for the fastest lap.
Bobby Charlton scored 249 goals in 758 appearances for Manchester United, as well as 49 goals in 106 caps for England.
SOCCER
Oct 22, 2023
Bobby Charlton, England and Manchester United great, dies at 86
A survivor of the infamous 1958 Munich air crash, Charlton later helped England win its only World Cup and guided United to European glory.
United Airlines planes on the tarmac at Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, New Jersey
BUSINESS / Economy
Oct 19, 2023
Airline investors worry travel boom may be coming in for a landing
Strong demand from travelers has so far allowed carriers to mitigate inflationary pressure with higher fares.
Manchester United fans have frequently protested against the club's current owners, the Glazer family.
SOCCER
Oct 15, 2023
Qatari investors withdraw bid for Manchester United
The Qatari group had offered more than £5 billion ($6.1 billion) for the team, compared to its current market value of $3.3 billion.
'So hot you can't breathe': Extreme heat hits the Philippines
A pedestrian cools himself with a folding hand fan as he waits for a ride along a road in Manila on Wednesday, as extreme heat hit the Philippines.
Over 40% of Japan's municipalities at risk of vanishing, study finds
Of 1,729 local municipalities nationwide, 744 have been identified as being at risk of disappearing.
Princess Aiko makes debut at imperial garden party
Princess Aiko attends an imperial garden party in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Yen inches closer to intervention point as BOJ meeting starts
The rate of the yen against the U.S. dollar is displayed in the trading room at foreign exchange brokerage Gaitame.com in Tokyo on Thursday.
'Sugar Baby Riri' gets nine-year prison term over romance scam
Mai Watanabe, who went by the moniker “Sugar Baby Riri,” dated older men and swindled them out of money by telling them fictitious heartbreaking stories about herself to gain their sympathy.
For amateur sumo, a fresh start offers hope against time-wasting and gamesmanship
Wrestlers prepare for the start of a bout at the 2023 Sumo World Championships in Tokyo. Starting this month, placing one hand on the clay first is no longer allowed.
LDP veteran Nikai's youngest son expected to succeed him in Wakayama
Toshihiro Nikai, former secretary-general of the Liberal Democratic Party, announced in March that he would not run in the next Lower House election to take responsibility for the political funds scandal that rocked his party and his own faction.
New workers name Shohei Ohtani as 'dream boss' for two years running
Shohei Ohtani has been overwhelmingly voted as the “dream boss” for people who started working in April, according to a survey.
A craft beer crawl through Tokyo’s top bars, brewpubs and dives
If all you drink is Asahi, Sapporo and Kirin, you're depriving yourself of some of the best craft beer Tokyo has to offer — and there sure is a lot of it out there.
'Sugar Baby Riri' gets nine-year prison term over romance scam
Mai Watanabe, who went by the moniker “Sugar Baby Riri,” dated older men and swindled them out of money by telling them fictitious heartbreaking stories about herself to gain their sympathy.

Podcast

From easily navigable train stations to the helpfulness of its municipal staff, Tokyo has earned high praise for its commitment to accessibility for disabled travelers.
[Rebroadcast] Japan is doing better on accessibility than you may think

Longform

Later this month, author Shogo Imamura will open Honmaru, a bookstore that allows other businesses to rent its shelves. It's part of a wave of ideas Japanese booksellers are trying to compete with online spaces.
The story isn't over for Japan's bookstores
By Alex K.T. Martin

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