14.09.2024 4:28Grande F?te du sport, anneaux sur la Tour Eiffel... Ce qu扙mmanuel Macron veut garder en h?ritage des Jeux olympiques ? la veille de la grande parade des athl?tes tricolores sur les Champs-?lys?es, le pr?sident de la R?publique fait le bilan de cet ?v?nement, 玼ne r?ussite aux yeux du monde entier.14.09.2024 4:30
Mt. Fuji peak-day climbers drop 17% with overtourism measures -
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KOFU/SHIZUOKA, Japan -- The number of people climbing Mt. Fuji has fallen 17% on a peak day in the summer season, compared to last year, after entry restrictions were placed on the most popular trail, adding momentum to local efforts to curb overtourism identified by the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS), an advisory body to UNESCO.The climbing season for Mt. Fuji, which began in July, ended on Tuesday.14.09.2024 4:3333,000 Boeing workers striking for higher wages Thousands of Boeing workers walked off the job Friday and onto the picket line after overwhelmingly rejecting their latest contract offer. Carter Evans reports.14.09.2024 4:34Inside the Gaza Strip nearly a year after Israeli bombardment began CBS News gets an up-close look at the aftermath of nearly a year of bombardment in the Gaza Strip as Israeli forces continue to pursue their goal of bringing home the hostages and wiping out Hamas. Elizabeth Palmer reports.14.09.2024 4:35Justin Timberlake pleads guilty to lesser charge in drunk driving case Pop star Justin Timberlake was back in a Long Island court to accept a plea deal in his drunk driving case. Timberlake pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of driving while ability impaired. Carolyn Gusoff has more.14.09.2024 4:38Havana Syndrome study shut down after mishandling data A long-term study on patients with Havana Syndrome has been shut down after an investigation by the National Institute of Health ... 14.09.2024 4:40Harris and Trump both push for Child Tax Credit hike Government figures show it now costs more than $300,000 to raise a child from birth to age 18. Since 1997, the federal child tax credit has been helping parents save a little bit of that money. Now, both the Harris and Trump campaigns are proposing supersized versions of the tax break. Nancy Cordes reports.14.09.2024 4:41Burglar busted in "Captain America" costume celebrates 5 years sober after viral incident Five years ago, David Hobbs was arrested for breaking into a backyard shed in Mississippi -- while dressed as "Captain America." After photos of him handcuffed in the costume went viral, Hobbs said he felt like his life was over. But someone from his past also saw the photos and reached out to help get him on a better path. Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" for a story about counting on a true friend in your lowest moment.14.09.2024 4:53Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones won抰 face charges in 2020 election interference case Peter Skandalakis, who leads the Prosecuting Attorneys Council of Georgia, said Friday that he considered the matter closed.14.09.2024 4:56Why boosting the Child Tax Credit has become a key issue for Harris, Trump Government figures show it now costs more than $300,000 to raise a child from birth to age 18.14.09.2024 4:57Pro-Palestinian protesters taunt Harris rallygoers as veep supporter hits back: What 慉bout Hamas? A pro-Palestinian protester and a supporter of Vice President Kamala Harris sparred with each other outside a rally in ... 14.09.2024 5:02Staffer for NYC mayor fired amid extortion reports after NYPD commissioner resigns The controversy surrounding New York City Mayor Eric Adams' administration continues after the termination of a staffer ... 14.09.2024 5:09Human remains found in Wisconsin identified as 3-year-old boy missing since February Human remains found on private property are those of 3-year-old boy who went missing in February, authorities in Wisconsin announced Friday.14.09.2024 5:11Biden bid to block U.S. Steel buyout unlikely before election: report U.S. President Joe Biden is unlikely to try to block Nippon Steel Corp.'s plan to acquire United States Steel Corp. ahead of the Nov. 5 presidential election, The Washington Post said Friday.
The report came after the daily and other outlets indicated last week the White House was set to take action to stymie the deal. The controversial takeover plan has drawn opposition from Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, who is his successor as the Democratic nominee, as well as from former President Donald Trump, her Republican rival in the race.
Read full story here14.09.2024 5:11Starliner Astronauts Say What They抣l Miss During Extended Stay in Space Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore of NASA spoke from the International Space Station for the first time since their Boeing orbital transport returned to Earth uncrewed.14.09.2024 5:17Shizuoka Pref. to grant boring survey for maglev train project Shizuoka Prefecture is considering permitting Central Japan Railway Co. to carry out a boring survey in preparation for Japan's delayed high-speed maglev train project, a source familiar with the matter said Friday.
The move would mark a major shift in the prefecture's policy on the maglev train, after the project was delayed by former Gov. Heita Kawakatsu.
Read full story here14.09.2024 5:28Kyodo News Digest: Sept. 14, 2024 The following is the latest list of selected news summaries by Kyodo News.
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Read full story here14.09.2024 5:36No Criminal Charges Expected in Aftermath of Maui Wildfire Hawaii抯 attorney general released the latest findings on the 2023 fire that destroyed much of the town of Lahaina, finding a range of shortcomings in the response.14.09.2024 5:45Earlier Investigation of Georgia School Shooting Suspect Ended Too Soon, Experts Say The teenager charged in the Sept. 4 shooting in Georgia was questioned by the police last year about online threats. The investigator said he couldn抰 determine if the teen had been the one behind them.14.09.2024 5:46Harris interrupted multiple times by pro-Palestinian protesters as she rallies in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania At a rally at Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Vice President Kamala Harris spoke about her debate performance, ... 14.09.2024 5:58Starmer, Meeting Biden, Hints at Ukraine Weapons Decision Soon As the president deliberated with Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the question of whether to let Ukraine use long-range weapons in Russia was a rare point of contention between allied nations.14.09.2024 6:03
Malaysia prepares heavier 'sugar tax' in bid to combat diabetes -
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KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysia plans to introduce a heavier tax on sugar-sweetened beverages, hoping to reduce the public's sugar consumption as the government tackles diabetes and other non-communicable diseases in the country.The proposed tax, announced by Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad earlier this week, is set to be introduced in the upcoming draft budget for 2025, which is slated to be tabled in parliament on Oct. 18.14.09.2024 6:11Vance Describes Plan to End Ukraine War That Sounds a Lot Like Putin抯 Former President Donald J. Trump would tell the Russians, Ukrainians and Europeans to 揻igure out what a peaceful settlement looks like, Senator JD Vance, his running mate, says.14.09.2024 6:11Illegal alien from the Dominican Republic suspected in murder of New York state family: police An illegal alien from the Dominican Republic has been arrested in connection with the murder of family of four in upstate New ... 14.09.2024 6:15Jurors help detain a man fleeing a Maine courthouse in handcuffs after child assault conviction SKOWHEGAN, Maine A man convicted of assaulting a child tried to flee a courthouse in Maine but two jurors and a detective quickly foiled the escape attempt.14.09.2024 6:18Ostrich endeavor ensuring Yoshinoya can meet demand for meat Major Japanese fast-food chain operator Yoshinoya Holdings Co. is hoping the introduction of ostrich meat will help it overcome shortages that have affected the availability of its popular beef bowls.
In late August, it made some 60,000 servings of ostrich meat rice bowls available at around 400 outlets in Japan at 1,683 yen ($12) each, making the flightless bird its fourth meat option with supplies of beef, pork and chicken coming under pressure.
Read full story here14.09.2024 6:26Typhoon Bebinca approaches southwestern Japan islands Typhoon Bebinca was expected to near Japan's southwestern island region of Amami on Saturday evening, the weather agency said, warning of strong winds, landslides, flooding and high tides.
The season's 13th typhoon could also bring violent winds and rough seas to the country's southern island prefecture of Okinawa, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.
Read full story here14.09.2024 6:32River otter drags young Washington state child underwater, attacks mother: officials A river otter attacked a woman and her child in Washington state Thursday while they were walking on a dock in Bremerton, ... 14.09.2024 6:37Sweeping Iraq Raid Killed 4 ISIS Leaders The U.S. military said those killed in a joint assault by U.S. and Iraqi forces last month included the group抯 top commander in Iraq and its leading bomb maker.14.09.2024 6:47ISIS leaders killed in Western Iraq raid paired with Iraqi Security Forces: CENTCOM 14 ISIS terror operatives were killed in a raid completed by U.S. forces in partnership with Iraqi Security Forces according to a ... 14.09.2024 6:47Caitlin Clark breaks WNBA single-season assist record Caitlin Clark broke the WNBA single-season record for most assists against the Las Vegas Aces Friday night in her latest historic ... 14.09.2024 6:48慦hen they go low: Clover Moore apologises as volunteer caught allegedly pulling down Indigenous rival抯 corflutes Team Clover volunteer filmed allegedly removing campaign posters of Yvonne Weldon from outside National Centre for Indigenous Excellence in RedfernWondering if you have to vote today? Here抯 all you need to know about NSW council ... 小褌褉邪薪懈褑褘: 145146147148149150151152153154155156157158159160161162163164165166167168169170171172173174175176177178179180181182183184185