crime

Man in 70s Arrested for Obstruction of Justice in Kashiwa Couple Murder Case

A man in his 70s was arrested in Kashiwa on suspicion of obstruction of justice related to a couple's murder on December 18th.
crime

Kitakyushu Attack: Residents Describe Strange Noises and Creepy Blue Light

Residents near Kitakyushu attack suspect report eerie noises and glowing blue light, raising anxiety after deadly assault on students.
talent

Saya Hiyama Announces Marriage and Addresses Social Media Slander

Saya Hiyama reveals her marriage to Nishioka, his admirable traits, and her shock over slanderous social media messages.
crime

Shimon Ishimaru Demands $12M: Real Reason Behind Johnny’s Abuse Claim

Shimon Ishimaru reveals why he demanded $12M from Smile-Up for Johnny Kitagawa’s alleged sexual abuse before the trial.
Japanese economy

Yen Drops After Bank of Japan Holds Off on Interest Rate Hikes

The yen weakens to $0.0064 as the Bank of Japan postpones rate hikes, prompting a sell-off in yen and dollar buying on Dec. 19.
encounter

National Police Agency to Submit Bill Banning “Romance Business” to Diet

The National Police Agency will submit a bill to amend the Entertainment and Amusement Business Act, banning "romance business," to the Diet next year.
Enterprise

Volkswagen Faces Crisis: Layoffs, Factory Closures, and Stock Plunge Amid EV Shift

Volkswagen is in crisis, laying off thousands, closing factories, and seeing stock drops as it shifts to electric vehicles (EVs).
Obituary.

Tsuneo Watanabe, CEO of Yomiuri Shimbun Group, Passes Away at 98

Tsuneo Watanabe, CEO and editor-in-chief of Yomiuri Shimbun Group, has passed away at the age of 98. [NHK News Flash]
Global Economy

Market Crash Warning? Buffett Hoards $330 Billion in Cash – What It Means

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway increases cash reserves to $330 billion, sparking concerns of a potential market crash.
Global Economy

Venezuela’s Hyperinflation: $1M Drops to $7, 35% of Population Flees

Hyperinflation in Venezuela devalues $1M to $7, forcing 7.7M people to flee. Poverty rises as many survive on garbage meals.
Global Economy

Dow Drops for 10th Straight Day, Down $1,123 to $42,326, First in 50 Years

The Dow Jones fell $1,123 to $42,326, marking its first 10-day losing streak in 50 years amid concerns over high US interest rates.
news

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.