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Virgin Galactic and Richard Branson’s Space Dreams in Peril After Virgin Orbit Folds
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Virgin Orbit bankruptcy casts shadow over Japan’s space dreams
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Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit stock crashes after bankruptcy filing: The British billionaire's space company has ceased operations, laid off most staff ...
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Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit stock crashes after bankruptcy filing
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Virgin Galactic and Richard Branson’s Space Dreams in Peril After Virgin Orbit Folds
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Virgin Orbit bankruptcy casts shadow over Japan's space dreams: Founded by British billionaire Branson, Virgin Orbit had marketed itself as a military and ...
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Virgin Orbit bankruptcy casts shadow over Japan's space dreams
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These Are The Automakers You Think Will Go Bankrupt Next: Some of these suggestions make sense, but we're not so sure about others.
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These Are The Automakers You Think Will Go Bankrupt Next
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At Japan Airlines, Bankruptcy Helped Lay Groundwork for First Female Boss: TOKYO (Reuters) – The seeds of former flight attendant Mitsuko Tottori’s rise to the ...
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At Japan Airlines, Bankruptcy Helped Lay Groundwork for First Female Boss
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Marriage Agencies Going Bankrupt In Japan As Dating Apps Use Surge: A total of 11 marriage agencies filed for bankruptcy over the past year in the country.
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Marriage Agencies Going Bankrupt In Japan As Dating Apps Use Surge
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Sushi joints going bankrupt in Japan shows inflation impact: Rising material prices, staff shortages and reduction of Covid-era support measures have hit sushi ...
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Sushi joints going bankrupt in Japan shows inflation impact
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In Japan, even Taylor Swift can't make it to the top of the music charts: TOKYO -- Japanese, who previously favored musical artists from the U.S ...
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In Japan, even Taylor Swift can't make it to the top of the music charts
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Hydrogen Station Opens Near Tokyo Condominium Complex; Will Supply Hydrogen for Lighting, Bus Services
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Shohei Ohtani Mural Unveiled on Hotel in Los Angeles’ Little Tokyo
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Shohei Ohtani Mural Unveiled on Hotel in Los Angeles’ Little Tokyo
Quick Glance: Shohei Ohtani and the Ippei Mizuhara Gambling Scandal: Live Updates
  • Major League Baseball has officially launched an investigation into the gambling allegations surrounding Mizuhara, Ohtani's former interpreter and friend.

  • Ohtani is scheduled to address the media on Monday for the first time since the dismissal of his interpreter and friend Ippei Mizuhara, in response to the escalating gambling scandal.

  • The role of interpreters in MLB has evolved significantly, with Mizuhara not only being an interpreter but also a close confidant of Ohtani.

  • MLB has initiated a formal investigation into the gambling allegations against Ippei Mizuhara, Shohei Ohtani's long-time interpreter.
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Ohtani interpreter Mizuhara may be dumped from Japan school text after gambling accusation - The Mainichi
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Quick Glance: Shohei Ohtani's Interpreter Fired Amid Gambling Allegations
  • Shohei Ohtani's friend and interpreter at the Los Angeles Dodgers, Ippei Mizuhara, was fired due to allegations of theft and illegal gambling.

  • Mizuhara was suspected of $4.5 million being transferred from Ohtani's bank account to an illegal bookmaker in Southern California.

  • Ohtani's lawyers revealed that Ohtani was a victim of massive theft and the matter is being handed over to the authorities.

  • Mizuhara refused to comment on the allegations, and investigations are ongoing.
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Katie Price pals concerned for star after worries with Harvey and bankruptcy: Katie Price has had a lot on her plate recently after being declared bankrupt for ...
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Katie Price pals concerned for star after worries with Harvey and ...
Quick Glance: Katie Price's Wellbeing Concerns Post-Bankruptcy and Harvey's School Search
  • Katie Price was declared bankrupt again and now has three months to find a new school for her son Harvey, who is blind, autistic, and has a learning disability.

  • Friends of Katie Price are seriously worried about her as she deals with major financial issues and caring for her son Harvey.
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In America, Godzilla is a superhero — in Japan, he’s still a monster: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, and Shin Godzilla all see ...
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In America, Godzilla is a superhero — in Japan, he’s still a monster
Quick Glance: Mixed reactions to Godzilla x Kong: New Empire
  • Initial responses to Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire have arrived, praising an exhilarating, action-packed experience - however, the new Monster-verse film doesn't captivate everyone.

  • The storyline follows Godzilla and Kong reuniting to confront a fresh, perilous menace, with director Adam Wingard returning to helm the project once more.

  • Critics commend the grand scale, fast-paced sequences, and diverse range of creatures, though a few express concerns over the sparse dialogues and sluggish beginning.

  • Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is set to hit theaters on March 29, eliciting a mixed bag of reactions, with many lauding the thrilling action and monster clashes, while others scrutinize the plot and dialogue.
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Tokyo Retro Show Exhibits Stationery From Showa Era; Trendy Games and Figures Representing Children’s Dreams on Display
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Toyota's global sales slide 7% in February, led by slumps in China and Japan: Toyota Motor's global sales dropped 7% in February from a year earlier ...
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Toyota's global sales slide 7% in February, led by slumps in China and ...
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Police receive three motorcycles from Tokyo Motors: Navindra Dhanwa and Elisha Campbell, the Managing Directors of Tokyo Motors, have donated three new ...
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Police receive three motorcycles from Tokyo Motors
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Katie Price says 'nobody can take her house' after being declared bankrupt again: Former glamour model Katie Price, 45, was declared bankrupt for a second time ...
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Katie Price says 'nobody can take her house' after being declared bankrupt ...
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Princess Aiko graduates from Gakushuin University: Princess Aiko, the only child of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, on Wednesday graduated from Gakushuin ...
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Princess Aiko graduates from Gakushuin University
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TSS cases "in various countries": Tokyo comments on deadly wave of infections: In Japan, cases of infection with toxic shock syndrome, or TSS for short ...
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60% in Japan don't like cherry blossom viewing with colleagues, call events 'work': survey - The Mainichi
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60% in Japan don't like cherry blossom viewing with colleagues ...
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'After you': Japan bird species' wing-flutter signals mate to enter nest 1st - The Mainichi
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'After you': Japan bird species' wing-flutter signals mate to enter nest ...
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Son (34) complains: "My parents are squandering my inheritance": A 34-year-old man complains about the behavior of his parents, who treat themselves to one ...
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Hong Kong's loss can be Tokyo's gain if it plays its cards right: Benjamin Qiu is a partner with the law firm Elliott Kwok Levine & Jaroslaw in New York ...
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Hong Kong's loss can be Tokyo's gain if it plays its cards right
Quick Glance: Tokyo's Opportunity Amid Hong Kong's Decline
  • As Hong Kong's appeal diminishes, Singapore rises in prominence.

  • Chinese entrepreneurs and investors are relocating to Singapore.

  • Japan has the potential to rival Singapore and Hong Kong.

  • Tokyo must act swiftly to attract investors and establish a foothold.
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Strong earthquake hits areas near Tokyo, no tsunami warning issued - The Mainichi
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Strong earthquake hits areas near Tokyo, no tsunami warning issued - The ...
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Three Tokyo destinations where the past is delightfully present: TOKYO -- Nostalgia, you could say, is a current that hums under the static of modern society ...
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Three Tokyo destinations where the past is delightfully present
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Can Japan lure the jet-set class off the beaten path?: High-end travelers are looking for sustainability, wellness and adventure when they head abroad ...
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Can Japan lure the jet-set class off the beaten path?
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Why is Japan changing its ban on exporting lethal weapons, and why is it so controversial? - The Mainichi
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Shohei Ohtani effect: Dodgers likely will open '25 season in Japan: In what would be a homecoming for Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the Dodgers likely ...
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Shohei Ohtani effect: Dodgers likely will open '25 season in Japan
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‘Shogun’ reimagined for new generation of TV viewers: In 1980, when James Clavell’s blockbuster historical novel “Shogun” was turned into a TV miniseries ...
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‘Shogun’ reimagined for new generation of TV viewers
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Driver shortages a concern for premium Amao strawberry growers: Grown in Fukuoka Prefecture, the Amao strawberry is known for its bright red color and sweet yet ...
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Driver shortages a concern for premium Amao strawberry growers
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Fabric and crafts retailer Joann files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection: What to know
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Fabric and crafts retailer Joann files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy ...
Quick Glance: Joann Files Bankruptcy Due to Consumer Decline
  • The fabric and crafting retailer Joann Inc. took the step to file for bankruptcy as it faced challenges in sustaining its financial obligations following a period of decreased sales after the pandemic lockdowns.

  • Following the bankruptcy proceedings, the Hudson, Ohio-based chain is set to transition to private ownership under the supervision of specific creditors and industry stakeholders, as indicated in an official company statement.

  • Having previously managed to reduce its debt outside of court in 2020, the retail chain found itself grappling with supply chain disruptions and inflation, prompting consumers to scale back on discretionary spending.

  • The legal proceedings for this matter are under the designation of JOANN Inc., 24-10418, in the US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.
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Japan beats N Korea in World Cup qualifier; then N Korea cancels visit by Japan: North Korea reportedly canceled hosting Japan in a World Cup qualifier just ...
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Easy Japanese news in translation: 3 trains cross over each other at Tokyo viewpoint - The Mainichi
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Easy Japanese news in translation: 3 trains cross over each other at Tokyo ...
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Japan's bullet train network just became bigger with new stops: FUKUI, Japan -- A new section of Japan's shinkansen bullet train network opened ...
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Japan's bullet train network just became bigger with new stops
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Seibu may sell 36-story Tokyo office building for ¥300 billion, sources say: Japan's highest value property transaction is currently the ¥436 billion sale by the ...
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Seibu may sell 36-story Tokyo office building for ¥300 billion ...
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Adam Neumann Submits Bid to Buy Back WeWork for More Than $500 Million: The former chief executive who co-founded the co-working space provider said last month ...
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Adam Neumann Submits Bid to Buy Back WeWork for More Than $500 Million
Quick Glance: Adam Neumann Makes Bid Exceeding $500 Million for WeWork: Report
  • The Wall Street Journal reported that WeWork cofounder Adam Neumann submitted a bid of over $500 million to buy back the bankrupt company.

  • Neumann is attempting to regain control of the bankrupt coworking company following efforts by him and his new real estate company Flow Global to repurchase WeWork.

  • The financing of Neumann's $500 million bill was not immediately clear to individuals familiar with the situation.

  • WeWork, once valued at $47 billion, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in November 2023, with Neumann seeking a path back to the company since.
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Secrets of Kyoto / Revisiting the Memories of Fushimi Castle in Kyoto; The Most Important Castle of the Toyotomi Family
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Secrets of Kyoto / Revisiting the Memories of Fushimi Castle in Kyoto; The ...
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Rikako Ikee Punches Her Ticket to Paris Olympics; Heading to 3rd Consecutive Games
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Japan warns on surge in potentially deadly strep throat cases: Japanese health authorities have warned about a jump in potentially deadly strep throat infections ...
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Japan warns on surge in potentially deadly strep throat cases
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Sumo: Wrestlers from scandal-hit Miyagino stable to join Isegahama - The Mainichi
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Sumo: Wrestlers from scandal-hit Miyagino stable to join Isegahama - The ...
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Chinese professor at Japan university missing after visiting homeland - The Mainichi
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Chinese professor at Japan university missing after visiting homeland - ...
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Inventor of first karaoke machine, Shigeichi Negishi, dies aged 100: Shigeichi Negishi, the entrepreneur who invented the world’s first karaoke machine ...
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Inventor of first karaoke machine, Shigeichi Negishi, dies aged 100
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People in Japan await bloom of sakura cherry blossoms: A weather information firm says central Tokyo will have to wait a little longer to enjoy cherry blossoms ...
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People in Japan await bloom of sakura cherry blossoms
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As sakura season arrives in Tokyo, 'cherry blossom prof.' explains science of their appeal - The Mainichi
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As sakura season arrives in Tokyo, 'cherry blossom prof.' explains science ...
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Partial Suspension of Express Trains on JR Sobu Line for Signal Confirmation, Sakura to Tokyo Station
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Partial Suspension of Express Trains on JR Sobu Line for Signal ...
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North Korea vs Japan World Cup qualifier to take place at neutral venue: KUALA LUMPUR: North Korea's home World Cup qualifier against Japan on Tuesday (Mar 26) ...
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North Korea vs Japan World Cup qualifier to take place at neutral venue