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Surging Knicks beat Cavs to move to brink of NBA Finals
The Knicks seized a commanding 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference finals and can complete a sweep in Game 4 on Monday in Cleveland.
Source: The Japan Times
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Tokyo’s new extra-expensive ramen restaurant is dividing opinions, so we tried a bowl
Crab, Claaaaab, and high prices in Asakusa. Rising prices in Japan have put ramen restaurants in a tricky position, since part of what makes the beloved noodle dish so beloved is that, traditionally,
Source: SoraNews24
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Usyk stops kickboxer Verhoeven in 11th round of heavyweight title fight in Egypt
Heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk survived a scare to earn an 11th-round stoppage against Rico Verhoeven, a Dutch kickboxer who pushed the undefeated Ukrainian to his limits on Saturday.…
Source: Japan Today
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Harry Kane hat trick powers Bayern Munich to German Cup triumph against Stuttgart in final
Harry Kane cut through the smoke of the German Cup final with a hat trick for Bayern Munich to beat defending champion Stuttgart 3-0 and complete another domestic…
Source: Japan Today
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Why Japan has more libraries even though people are reading less
Number of facilities up 30% in two decades as they become community hubs
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Brazil debt crisis swells with over 82 million behind on payments
Government rolls out relief as Asian firms eye growing fintech-led credit market
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Japan's role in joint drills boosts Philippine, U.S. deterrence
The full-fledged participation of Japanese forces has given this year's large-scale military exercise between the Philippines and the United States a new dimension and is helping create stronger…
Source: Japan Today
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Gunman killed by U.S. Secret Service after opening fire near White House
U.S. media said the suspect had a history of mental health concerns and had multiple prior interactions with Secret Service members.
Source: The Japan Times
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Attacks on Preah Vihear temple hurt all world heritage
Global community must support Cambodia to protect and restore World Heritage Site
Source: Nikkei Asia
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California seeks novel solution as chemical tank heats up, risking catastrophe
Evacuation orders remained in place for an area covering tens of thousands of people in the Garden Grove suburb of Los Angeles.
Source: The Japan Times
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