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75-Year-Old Lives on $320 Pension, Forgoes Meals Despite $10 Hourly Job

A 75-year-old man survives on a $320 monthly pension and a $10/hour traffic job, skipping warm meals and losing hope for 2025.
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Hyogo Doctor Indicted for Surgery Error Causing Patient’s Leg Paralysis

A doctor at Ako City Hospital in Hyogo was indicted for a surgical error leading to nerve damage and paralysis of both legs.
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Cremation Fees in Tokyo’s 23 Wards Surge to $580 at Private Crematoriums

Cremation fees in Tokyo's 23 wards rise to $580 at private crematoriums. Price hikes continue since Chinese capital entered the market.
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Should Middle School Students Get Hair Removal? A Guide for Concerned Parents

Middle schoolers seeking hair removal? Discover how parents can approach this growing trend in grooming and self-awareness.
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Police Chief Orders Crackdown on Malicious Hosts and Illegal Business Practices

At a national meeting, the Police Chief directed efforts to dismantle illegal business models linked to malicious hosts.
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Doctors Sue Over Mandatory My Number Health Cards, Citing Burden and Closures

Mandatory My Number Health Cards face backlash as doctors struggle with compliance, leading to lawsuits and business closures.
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Parents Concerned Over “Depacos” in Kids’ Magazines: Makeup Trends for Students

The December issue of Ciao magazine introduces expensive cosmetics, causing concern among parents about makeup trends for elementary students.
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Solve Cold Room Issues with Tape for Aluminum Sashes: Save Energy & Warmth

Struggling with cold air and condensation? Use tape on aluminum sashes to lower heating costs, improve warmth, and reduce condensation by 1°C.
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2040 Solar Power Costs May Reach $0.24/kWh, Over Twice Nuclear Power Costs

In 2040, commercial solar power may cost up to $0.24/kWh, over twice nuclear power, with thermal power needed on rainy days.
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“Water from Air” Dispenser Tested in Gunma: Up to 33 Liters Daily per Unit

A Tokyo company is testing a device in Gunma that produces up to 33 liters of drinking water daily from air vapor.
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Kairos 2 Rocket Launch Fails, Stock Prices Plummet Following Ascent Issue

The Kairos 2 rocket launch from Wakayama fails due to ascent issues, causing stock prices to plummet for the Tokyo venture company.
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Kotatsu vs Air Conditioner: Which Has a Cheaper Electricity Bill After 8 Hours?

Compare the electricity bills of a kotatsu and air conditioner after 8 hours of use to find out which one is cheaper.