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Washington Post
U.N. urges demilitarization at nuclear plant; first wheat ship sets sail
The United Nations appealed for a demilitarized zone to protect a nuclear plant in southern Ukraine,...
August 13, 2022
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Washington Post
Climate funding in spending bill could move innovative tech into daily reality
Billions in tax credits to make electric vehicles cheaper. Hefty fees for high-polluting gas and oil...
August 13, 2022
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Baseball
‘A lot of emotions’: Juan Soto, in a Padres uniform, returns to D.C.
Just after 2 p.m. Friday, Juan Soto walked down the long ramp from the players’ parking lot at Natio...
August 13, 2022
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Washington Post
House passes Inflation Reduction Act, sending bill to Biden
WASHINGTON – House Democrats on Friday approved a sprawling bill to lower prescription drug costs, a...
August 13, 2022
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Political Cartoons
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August 13, 2022
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Climate Change
Driest July in memory imperils Europe’s crops
PARIS (AFP-Jiji) — As much of Europe bakes in a third heat wave since June, fears are growing that e...
August 13, 2022
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Climate Change
Hotter summers mean almost all Florida turtles are born female
MARATHON, Fla. (Reuters) — Florida’s sea turtles are grappling with a gender imbalance made worse by...
August 13, 2022
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Environment
Florida town hurries to eradicate fast-spreading snail
NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. (AFP-Jiji) — It might not be speedy, but it’s big, hungry and fast at reproduc...
August 13, 2022
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Yomiuri EditorialAfter pay raise recommendation, govt should reform its workplace
Deterioration of the bureaucracy leads to losses for the nation. Reforms must be quickly launched to...
August 13, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Efforts must be made to support World Heritage bid
The registration of the Sado Island Gold Mines as a World Heritage site has been delayed because of ...
August 13, 2022
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Japan In Focus
Kyoto: Learning about Buddhism through yokai, ghosts
KYOTO — There is a prestigious temple in a popular tourist area of Kyoto City that transforms itself...
August 13, 2022
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Japan In Focus
Kagoshima: Town eyes net-zero emissions with mangroves
SETOUCHI, Kagoshima — Efforts have begun to expand mangrove colonies in the town of Setouchi in the ...
August 13, 2022
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Delicious
Colorful rice, red shiso leaves a summer treat
If you’re looking for a refreshing and tangy summer dish, Japanese cooking specialist Takamitsu Aiha...
August 13, 2022
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General News
Over 60％ of beaches in Japan’s disaster-hit prefectures have reopened
Almost two-thirds of beaches in three prefectures hit hard by the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake h...
August 13, 2022
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Companies
J&J to end sales of baby powder with talc globally next year
Johnson & Johnson is pulling baby powder containing talc worldwide next year after it did the same i...
August 13, 2022