New AI rules called for in U.S. after Anthropic researchers warn of human extinction
Alarm grew this week when an Anthropic researcher said the "people building AI earnestly believe that it could kill us…
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Parent body of asteroid Ryugu formed early in solar system history, study finds
Until now, the timing of the formation of the asteroid, as well as the parent body, itself, had remained uncertain.
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The stains and trauma of 9/11 linger a quarter century later
That just 19 men, armed with box cutters and a budget of half a million dollars, could inflict such damage forced a…
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Former head of Takeda Pharmaceutical dies at 80
As president of Takeda Pharmaceutical, Yasuchika Hasegawa paved the way for the company to go global.
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Stage is set for Kirishima to earn <i>yokozuna</i> promotion
With Hoshoryu out and questions surrounding the fitness of Onosato and Aonishiki, Kirishima has emerged as the man to…
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JD Vance seizes MAGA spotlight as Republicans begin looking beyond Trump
Republican party leaders are looking for signs of who might eventually carry President Donald Trump's movement forward.
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Justice Department investigating Clippers’ dealings with Kawhi Leonard
The NBA fined the Clippers $30 million and stripped away five first-round draft picks to punish the franchise for…
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No jet lag for 49ers as Purdy routs Rams in Australia
San Francisco thrashed Los Angeles 27-7 in the NFL's first-ever regular-season game in the country.
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‘Desperate’ Sabalenka books U.S. Open title clash with Rybakina
Aryna Sabalenka was simply unstoppable in a 7-5, 6-2 victory on Arthur Ashe Stadium, where she also beat Jessica Pegula…
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The Suica mascot campaign is getting weird … and wonderful
Japan's online masses have rallied around a purple rabbit, raising questions about who really decides Suica's future.
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Japan to promote AI-powered agriculture in Hokkaido with special zones
In the special zones, autonomous tractors will be allowed to travel on public roads without a driver when moving in a…
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Kim Jong Un wants North Koreans to have more (state-sanctioned) fun
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, himself no stranger to indulgence, is orchestrating new ways for his citizens to spend…
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Former U.S. President Bush remembers 9/11 through exhibit of his art
The 80-year-old former U.S. president took up painting a few years after leaving office in 2009.
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Mercury’s radius has shrunk by over 10 kilometers, Japanese team finds
A spacecraft from the Japan-Europe joint exploration mission BepiColombo is set to arrive on Mercury in November.
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Iceland to propose whaling ban, leaving Norway and Japan isolated
Only Iceland, Norway and Japan have conducted commercial whaling in recent years, according to the International…
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Japanese startup bets Iron Man-inspired homes can beat humanoids
MW aims to sell its first robot-equipped home in Tokyo by 2028 and build as many as 10,000 units a year by 2035.
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Anthropic disrupts Russian, Chinese AI campaigns targeting its Claude models
Alibaba, Moonshot, DeepSeek and Xiaomi are among tech giants Anthropic accuses of trying to extract and replicate…
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Children of 9/11 to finally get a major health study
Major questions remain about whether exposure to the toxins and the trauma on 9/11 and afterward increased the…
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Turning 60, Crown Princess Kiko shares thoughts on Imperial House Law and family
Crown Princess Kiko, the wife of Crown Prince Akishino, turned 60 on Friday.
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Japan’s producer price gains stay elevated, backing BOJ hikes
The measure of input prices for Japanese firms rose 7.6% in August from a year earlier, the Bank of Japan has reported.
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How 9/11 changed Japan’s approach to security forever
The attack triggered new precedents in overseas activities that became enshrined in law and led to the deepening of…
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South Korea ramps up spy law to protect chip secrets from China
Although China is not explicitly mentioned in the revised law, its rapid progress looms large over Seoul's efforts to…
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Chubu Electric retail subsidiary mistakenly overcharged 5 million customers
The company plans to refund the excess charges but has not yet determined the timing and method.
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Anime didn’t change after 9/11, but 9/11 changed how I watched anime.
Japanese anime was already imagining a fractured, unstable world. After 9/11, we began seeing it differently.
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How to get a start in reading books in Japanese
From picture books to manga and young adult fiction, here's how to find Japanese books that match your language level.
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Japan lowers travel alerts for some areas in the Middle East
The government said it has lowered its travel alerts for some areas in Israel, Iraq, Lebanon and the Palestinian…
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Japan demands correction to Equal Earth map over depiction of disputed islands
Tokyo claims the map uses the same color for the islands, which Japan calls the Northern Territories, as it does for…
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‘Satoko Always’: A multilayered story discombobulates and delights
Shuichi Okita's latest feature film is a thematically rich and formally daring exploration of reality and fantasy.
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After outrunning Bolt, China’s robot champion races towards real-world work
The goal underscores the harder task facing the robotics industry as it struggles to turn dazzling demonstrations into…
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Japan’s consumer agency plans stronger curbs on ‘dark pattern’ user interfaces
The agency intends to submit related legislation, including a possible revision to the specified commercial…
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NATO allies foil Russian subsea cable sabotage plot
Russian subs were caught in spring training in Arctic waters to unleash a secret weapon designed to clandestinely…
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Kenyan startup makes robotic limbs to sign for deaf kids
Many deaf children in Kenya learn a patchwork of signs, and the local dialect lacks a lot of the technical terms used…
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Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani headed to injured list
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confident Ohtani will be back in good condition.
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U.S. deportees to Cameroon struggle with stateless lives and uncertain futures
Washington was found to have offered deals worth millions of dollars and threatened visa curbs to coerce countries to…
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Department stores adapt <i>osechi</i> New Year’s dishes to youth trends
Some products incorporate oshikatsu and "guilty consumption," or the deliberate choice to enjoy indulgent foods without…
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Chubu Electric retail subsidiary mistakenly overcharged customers
At least 5,009,000 customers, half of which are households, have been overpaying for more than two years.
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