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Japan bullet trains to offer luxe private rooms: NAGOYA, Japan -- Some of Japan's newest shinkansen bullet trains will be equipped with private rooms ...
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Japan bullet trains to offer luxe private rooms
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Forecasting pioneer: ‘A lot would have to go wrong for Biden to lose’: A notable forecaster of presidential elections said in a recent interview that “a lot ...
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Forecasting pioneer: ‘A lot would have to go wrong for Biden to lose’
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Biden administration pushes back plan to ban menthol cigarettes: The Biden administration has reportedly abandoned its plans to ban menthol cigarettes after ...
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Biden administration pushes back plan to ban menthol cigarettes
Quick Glance: Biden administration faces delays in menthol cigarettes ban
  • The planned implementation of a ban on menthol cigarettes in the US is expected to take 'significantly more time,' according to US Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra in a statement on Friday.

  • In April 2022, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) initially announced the ban on the popular mint flavor, setting a deadline for August 2023. Final rules were sent to the White House Office of Management and Budget for review in October, with the status listed as 'pending.'

  • According to the proposed FDA regulations, the manufacturing and sale of menthols would be prohibited, without direct regulation of smokers themselves.

  • A prohibition on menthol cigarettes could potentially save up to 650,000 lives over the next 40 years, with a third of these lives being saved within the black community, as stated by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids.
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Union leader endorsing Biden: ‘We’re not gonna waste a lot of time’ on Trump supporters
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Union leader endorsing Biden: ‘We’re not gonna waste a lot of time’ on ...
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CNN Poll: Few think Trump is being treated the same as other defendants: As the first criminal prosecution of a former American president began just 13% ...
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CNN Poll: Few think Trump is being treated the same as other defendants
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Yen inches closer to intervention point as BOJ meeting starts: For the first time in over 30 years, the yen weakened beyond ¥155 per dollar ...
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Yen inches closer to intervention point as BOJ meeting starts
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Biden notches another union endorsement as building trades back reelection: President Joe Biden secured another union's backing on Wednesday as the organization ...
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Biden notches another union endorsement as building trades back reelection
Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Florida's abortion ban and holds Trump accountable
  • President Biden condemns the upcoming 6-week abortion ban in Florida.

  • He blames Trump for appointing justices who overturned Roe v. Wade.

  • Biden's campaign focuses on abortion rights to mobilize voters.

  • Efforts to leverage Florida's abortion laws for political gain are highlighted.
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Yen drops to 156 level vs. dollar as BOJ keeps current easing policy - The Mainichi
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Nursing homes must hit minimum staffing levels under new federal rule: Nursing homes will be required to have minimum levels of front-line caregivers for the ...
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Nursing homes must hit minimum staffing levels under new federal rule
Quick Glance: Biden's Landmark Staffing Mandate for Nursing Homes
  • The Biden administration has implemented first-ever staffing requirements for nursing homes to enhance care quality.

  • The rule mandates 24/7 registered nurses and a minimum of 3.48 hours of care per resident daily.

  • Industry voices concerns over staff shortages, estimating a need for over 100,000 additional workers.

  • The new regulations will be phased in and could potentially lead to facility closures for non-compliance.
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Is Columbia’s president next to go amid pro-Palestinian protests?: Columbia President Minouche Shafik is falling under bipartisan criticism over the ...
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Is Columbia’s president next to go amid pro-Palestinian protests?
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Chinese professor at Tokyo university missing after trip home: BEIJING -- A professor at Tokyo's Asia University has gone missing after temporarily ...
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Chinese professor at Tokyo university missing after trip home
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Exclusive: Biden opens first field office in Florida: The campaign now has a footprint in a county that went Democrat in the past two presidential elections.
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Exclusive: Biden opens first field office in Florida
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Fauci to testify before Congress for the first time since stepping down: Anthony Fauci, former chief medical adviser to President Biden, will testify before the ...
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Fauci to testify before Congress for the first time since stepping down
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Japan's yen hits 155 to the dollar, weakest since 1990: (Reuters) -- The yen fell on Wednesday to its weakest levels against the dollar since 1990 ...
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Japan's yen hits 155 to the dollar, weakest since 1990
Quick Glance: Market Volatility in Asia: Impact of Meta's Losses
  • The depreciation of Asian currencies against the U.S. dollar and potential actions by monetary authorities are at the forefront of Asian markets.

  • Post-market gains from U.S. tech giant Meta could impact Asian markets as shares dropped by 10% after trading hours.

  • Concerns surrounding currencies are escalating as the dollar breached 155.00 yen on Wednesday without any indication of intervention from Japanese authorities. Will Tokyo take action?

  • Given the current environment that led to a rare joint statement on exchange rates from the United States, Japan, and South Korea this month, no possibilities can be ruled out.
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Biden looks to use abortion rights to put Florida in play in November: President Joe Biden is heading to Florida on Tuesday where his team is seeking to leverage ...
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Biden looks to use abortion rights to put Florida in play in November
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US announces $1 billion package for Ukraine: The Defense Department announced a $1 billion package for Ukraine shortly after President Biden on Wednesday signed ...
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US announces $1 billion package for Ukraine
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In the Philippines, it’s ‘so hot you can’t breathe’ as heat index touches 47 degrees Celsius
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In the Philippines, it’s ‘so hot you can’t breathe’ as heat index touches ...
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Overrun Japanese town putting up eight-foot barrier to block tourist photos of Mount Fuji
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Quick Glance: Japanese Town Blocks View of Mt. Fuji Due to Overtourism
  • Fujikawaguchiko, a Japanese resort town, is overwhelmed by tourists seeking views of Mount Fuji.

  • Reports of tourists disregarding rules, leaving litter, and climbing roofs for better photos have led to the decision to install a barrier.

  • A 8-foot high, 22-yard long mesh net will obstruct the mountain view to address the situation caused by disrespectful visitors.

  • Japan is addressing overtourism issues by implementing measures to control unruly tourists and manage record-breaking visitor numbers.
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RFK Jr.: ‘I’m gonna put the entire US budget on blockchain’: Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he wants to put the “U.S ...
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RFK Jr.: ‘I’m gonna put the entire US budget on blockchain’
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Kennedy family to endorse Biden in show of force against RFK Jr.: Biden advisers are worried RFK Jr. could swing the election.
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Kennedy family to endorse Biden in show of force against RFK Jr.
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Easy Japanese news in translation: 15,000 people take part in Tokyo Rainbow Pride event - The Mainichi
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Easy Japanese news in translation: 15,000 people take part in Tokyo ...
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McConnell hits Biden for ‘sending a green light to Putin’ with Afghanistan withdrawal
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McConnell hits Biden for ‘sending a green light to Putin’ with Afghanistan ...
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White House doesn’t want to touch House speaker drama: Even though Johnson helped move his foreign policy aid package, the president isn’t going to intervene on ...
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White House doesn’t want to touch House speaker drama
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US Supreme Court justices in Trump case lean toward some level of immunity: The Supreme Court's conservative justices signaled support on Thursday for U.S ...
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US Supreme Court justices in Trump case lean toward some level of immunity
Quick Glance: Trump's Disregard for Democratic Principles
  • Donald Trump's claim of absolute immunity for criminal acts as president is an assault on common sense and a perversion of the fundamental principle of American democracy.

  • The Supreme Court's decision to take the case may delay the former president's trial and deprive the public of the right to know if he attempted to undermine the sacred process of presidential succession.

  • The Supreme Court's direct intervention in the 2024 presidential election deprives voters of critical information and could lead to a constitutional crisis if Trump is re-elected and convicted.

  • The notion that the president is above the law and can pardon himself is a radical contempt for republican government, revealing Trump's vision of unchecked royal power.
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ByteDance says it won’t sell TikTok business in US: TikTok’s Chinese parent company ByteDance said it will not sell the popular video sharing app to continue its ...
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ByteDance says it won’t sell TikTok business in US
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Clinton says Trump’s threats ‘should scare every American’: Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Americans regardless of their politics should fear the ...
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Clinton says Trump’s threats ‘should scare every American’
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Finley: Trump's right. Prosecution isn't fair. It's politics: The Democratic strategy to engage Donald Trump in the courtroom rather than on the campaign trail ...
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Finley: Trump's right. Prosecution isn't fair. It's politics
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Exclusive poll: America warms to mass deportations: Nearly two-thirds of Americans said illegal immigration is a real crisis, not a politically driven media ...
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Exclusive poll: America warms to mass deportations
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Just 10 percent in new poll have heard a lot about Biden climate action : Despite President Biden making climate change a central issue of his administration ...
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Just 10 percent in new poll have heard a lot about Biden climate action 
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Why 2024 is a lose-lose election: In 2024, Americans are being asked to decide between two forms of division — one with policies that will divide and the other a ...
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Why 2024 is a lose-lose election
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Alabama Senate passes measure ensuring Biden can be on ballot: The Alabama State Senate unanimously approved a measure Tuesday that would ensure President Biden ...
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Alabama Senate passes measure ensuring Biden can be on ballot
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Live updates: House passes Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan aid: The House has passed a key foreign aid package on Saturday. Follow here for the latest live news ...
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Live updates: House passes Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan aid
Quick Glance: Ukrainian President Thanks US for Weapon Aid
  • Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanked U.S. political leaders for approving an aid package for Ukraine, providing the country with a chance at "victory" in its defense against Russia.

  • The House passed a bill granting Ukraine $60.8 billion in aid, with Zelenskyy urging swift Senate approval to ensure rapid assistance to frontline soldiers.

  • Zelenskyy emphasized the critical need for long-range weapons and air defense systems to stabilize the situation and regain the initiative in Ukraine.

  • He addressed rumors of a territorial deal with Russia, emphasizing the importance of a strategy based on concrete democratic measures to end the war.
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Japan supermarket sales grow 3.7% in FY 2023, biggest rise in 32 yrs - The Mainichi
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Japan supermarket sales grow 3.7% in FY 2023, biggest rise in 32 yrs - The ...
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Biden condemns ‘antisemitic protests’ and ‘those who don’t understand what’s going on with the Palestinians’
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Biden condemns ‘antisemitic protests’ and ‘those who don’t understand ...
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Biden vs. GOP: Tax fight heats up ahead of election: Rhetoric is heating up on competing visions for taxes from Democrats and Republicans ahead of the 2024 ...
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Biden vs. GOP: Tax fight heats up ahead of election
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Cornel West: Both parties ‘beyond redemption’: Independent presidential candidate Cornel West said both major American political parties are beyond saving in an ...
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Cornel West: Both parties ‘beyond redemption’
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Arizona indicts 18, including Rudy Giuliani, for 'fake elector' scheme to overturn 2020 election for Donald Trump
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Arizona indicts 18, including Rudy Giuliani, for 'fake elector' scheme to ...
Quick Glance: 11 Republican 'Fake Electors' Charged in Arizona
  • Eleven Republicans were charged in Arizona for falsely claiming that Donald Trump won the 2020 presidential election in Arizona against Joe Biden.

  • They met in Phoenix to sign a certificate declaring Trump had won the state. The document was sent to Congress and the National Archives but ignored.

  • The Arizona charges follow indictments against fake electors in Nevada, Michigan, and Georgia.

  • The charges allege conspiracy, fraud, and forgery as they falsely declared Trump as the winner in Arizona despite Biden's victory by over 10,000 votes.
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The story isn't over for Japan's bookstores: Shops without staff, shelves for rent, cafes and meetups are some of the ways the country's dwindling bookstores are ...
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The story isn't over for Japan's bookstores
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US Senate dismisses first of two impeachment charges against Mayorkas: The U.S. Senate on Wednesday dismissed the first of two impeachment charges against ...
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US Senate dismisses first of two impeachment charges against Mayorkas
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Democrats pulling out all the stops against RFK Jr.: Democrats are taking extraordinary steps to prevent Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from hindering their efforts to ...
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Democrats pulling out all the stops against RFK Jr.
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It looks like Trump will regret RFK Jr.'s campaign: President Joe Biden leads former President Donald Trump in an NBC News survey when third-party candidates ...
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It looks like Trump will regret RFK Jr.'s campaign
Quick Glance: Trump Uncertain About Impact of RFK Jr. on Election
  • While publicly expressing confidence, Trump is unsure how independent presidential candidate RFK Jr. will influence the election.

  • An NBC News poll revealed Kennedy has a stronger negative impact on Trump than Biden, as Republicans view him more favorably.

  • Kennedy attracts voters from both major parties and faces criticism from both sides, creating a dynamic election campaign.

  • Democrats fear Kennedy's fame and political stances may jeopardize support for Biden, while Republicans criticize his environmental and anti-corporate positions.
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Tokyo inflation slows for 2nd straight month, falls under BOJ goal: TOKYO (Reuters) -- Core inflation in Japan's capital slowed for a second month in April ...
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Tokyo inflation slows for 2nd straight month, falls under BOJ goal
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Quiboloy on the run, but cash keeps coming as gifts for his 74th birthday: Doomsday preacher Apollo Quiboloy marks his birthday on April 25 for the first time as ...
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Quiboloy on the run, but cash keeps coming as gifts for his 74th birthday
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Gordon Gekko Actor Michael Douglas Helps Raise Cash for Biden: President Joe Biden is courting actors and business leaders in Westchester County, New York ...
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Gordon Gekko Actor Michael Douglas Helps Raise Cash for Biden
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Biden needs to face facts: He’s still losing to Trump  : For President Biden and the Democrats, thing are looking ugly in November.
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Biden needs to face facts: He’s still losing to Trump