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In Trump era, fearful left-leaning Americans turn to guns
The trend upends conventional wisdom about who owns firearms in the United States.
Source: The Japan Times
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Anthropic and Trump officials meet to discuss Mythos access
The White House said opportunities for collaboration and for addressing the challenges from artificial intelligence were discussed.
Source: The Japan Times
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Bessent’s busy week clashes with global thirst for U.S. attention
At the IMF and World Bank spring meetings, some participants grumbled that U.S. officials were reluctant to discuss the U.S.-war driven oil shock.
Source: The Japan Times
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Trump says he has 'good news' on Iran as tankers cross Strait of Hormuz
Iran reopened the strait following a separate U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement on Thursday by Israel and Lebanon.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
This part of Japan gets so much snow you have to wait until spring to see it, but the wait is over! We’re half-way through spring, but it’s only now that one of Japan’s best snow sightseeing spots can
Source: SoraNews24
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U.S. renews Russian oil waiver after pressure from countries dealing with Iran war price shocks
U.S. lawmakers from both sides of the political aisle accused the government of going easy on Moscow as its war on Ukraine grinds on.
Source: The Japan Times
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Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan
At just around a buck, the egg sandwich at this chain is enough to make convenience stores weep. As the world goes crazy for Japanese convenience store egg sandwiches, or “egg sando” as they’re common
Source: SoraNews24
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Strong quake shakes northern Nagano Prefecture
There was no tsunami risk associated with the quake, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.
Source: The Japan Times
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Tokyo IT firm chief arrested for allegedly abandoning body
The suspect, Katsuya Mizuguchi, 49, has denied the allegations against him, saying, "I didn't do that."
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan: Retail Investors Embrace Activism
Japanese retail investors are increasingly engaging in shareholder activism. A recent survey revealed that 72% exercised their voting rights in 2025.
Source: Nikkei Asia
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