U.S. jobless claims fall to 211,000, the lowest level since March
[Japan Today] - 01/2/2025
The number of Americans applying for unemployment checks dropped last week to the lowest level since March, suggesting that suggest most U.S. workers continue to enjoy unusually high…
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63-year-old man arrested for failing to pay for food, drink, room fee at karaoke bar
Police in Fukuoka City have arrested a 63-year-old man on suspicion of fraud for failing to pay the room fee and (…)
[Japan Today] - 3/01/2025
Emperor, family greet flag-waving crowd at palace for New Year
Emperor Naruhito and his family greeted throngs of New Year’s well-wishers from a balcony window at the Imperial (…)
[Japan Today] - 2/01/2025
Aeromexico had world's best record for on-time arrivals in 2024
Mexican airline Aeromexico had the world's best record for on-time arrivals in 2024, according to an annual ranking (…)
[Japan Today] - 2/01/2025
Meghan Markle's lifestyle show to premiere Jan 15 on Netflix
Meghan Markle, the actress wife of Britain's Prince Harry, will launch her new lifestyle and cooking show on Netflix (…)
[Japan Today] - 2/01/2025
78-year-old man arrested for pouring boiling water on son
Police in Kushiro, Hokkaido, have arrested a 78-year-old man for pouring boiling water on his 49-year-old son on New (…)
[Japan Today] - 2/01/2025
Why Mike Johnson's bid to remain House speaker could be a struggle despite Trump's support
Mike Johnson is fighting for his political life, again. The Louisiana Republican's hold on the House speaker's gavel (…)
[Japan Today] - 2/01/2025
Soldier shot himself in head before Cybertruck exploded outside Trump's Las Vegas hotel, officials say
The highly decorated U.S. Army soldier inside the Tesla Cybertruck that burst into flames outside President-elect (…)
[Japan Today] - 2/01/2025
South Korean police search Jeju Air, airport operator over fatal plane crash
South Korean police said on Thursday they had raided Jeju Air and the operator of Muan International Airport as part (…)
[Japan Today] - 2/01/2025
Sales surge in 2024 for Chinese EV giant BYD
Leading Chinese electric car maker BYD's vehicle sales surged in 2024, the company said in a statement, as the firm (…)
[Japan Today] - 2/01/2025
NTT Docomo reports system glitch after cyberattack
NTT Docomo Inc said Thursday it suffered a cyberattack that caused a website failure and some service disruptions (…)
[Japan Today] - 2/01/2025
Lion dance
A lion dance is performed during a New Year sale at a Kintetsu department store at the Abeno Harukas commercial (…)
[Japan Today] - 2/01/2025
