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Japan's ancient capital Nara emerges as shaved ice hotspot
1+ hour ago (427+ words) Nara, Japan's ancient capital, where ice production is said to have flourished for 1,600 years to serve the imperial court, has become a battleground for shaved ice businesses. The number of shops in the western city and elsewhere in Nara Prefecture…...
An AI agent spent your money – can anyone prove you authorized it?
1+ hour, 7+ min ago (890+ words) You tell an artificial intelligence agent, an AI capable of autonomous reasoning and multistep actions, “Find me a shirt for less than $30, but do not buy it.” The agent finds one – and places the order anyway. You challenge the charge....
Why the bond market is flexing its muscles, and why everyone needs to care
1+ hour ago (993+ words) The bond market is one of the few forces in the world strong enough to get politicians to snap to attention. It also helps dictate how much ordinary people have to pay on their mortgages and car loans, as well…...
Dog-friendly Wanwan Liner bus to begin operations between Tokyo and Osaka this fall
1+ hour, 5+ min ago (264+ words) ▼ The Wanwan Liner, complete with cute pawprints on its exterior Dog owners may already be wondering what the eligibility criteria are for their precious pups to ride on the bus, but specific details have yet to be announced. However, the…...
All Blacks beat South Africa 33-16 to snap Springboks' 12-test win streak
1+ hour, 3+ min ago (766+ words) New Zealand stunned South Africa 33-16 with an epic second-half fightback at Ellis Park on Saturday and drew first blood in their historic four-test series. After surviving a ferocious first half to trail only 13-12, the All Blacks' resolve hardened by new…...
7-Eleven Japan brings back best-selling flat croissant that became a hit on social media
1+ hour, 6+ min ago (178+ words) If you’ve been scrolling through social media looking for the latest convenience store food find, there’s a good chance you might soon see an unusual-looking pastry from 7-Eleven taking over your feed. Unlike a traditional croissant, this one is flat,…...
Yamaguchi to face An in hunt for fourth badminton world crown
1+ hour, 2+ min ago (480+ words) Defending champion Akane Yamaguchi stayed on course for her fourth badminton world championship crown and will face top-ranked An Se-young in the title showdown, while France's Alex Lanier reached the men's final on Saturday. Japanese ace Yamaguchi beat Pornpawee Chochuwong…...
Superheated steam oven range with steam cup system
1+ hour, 6+ min ago (284+ words) Sharp has announced the launch of the RE-WF307 superheated steam oven range that joins the simple, user-friendly "PLAINLY" series. Designed with ease of use in mind, the unit features a large LCD display with a clear white backlight for excellent…...
Flight attendants and pilots have highest risk of dying from radiation-linked cancers, study says
1+ hour, 6+ min ago (582+ words) Flight attendants and pilots are at the highest risk of dying from radiation-related cancers — even more than people who work with radioactive materials, according to a new study. Cosmic radiation comes from space. Only a small amount reaches the Earth's…...
Russell jokes that getting engaged helped him speed to pole as F1 returns at the Dutch GP
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (654+ words) George Russell got back to the front of the Formula 1 field on Friday and joked it's because he's no longer carrying an engagement ring. Russell took the fight to his series-leading Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli as he qualified on pole…...