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Kalshi Defends VIP Program
Company argues its platform is different from sportsbooks, has no predatory incentives, amid scrutiny from Democratic lawmakers
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China Leads High-Speed Rail
China's 40,493 km network is more than all other countries combined, with Spain and Italy trailing behind
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Iranians Cut Back On Essentials
War-hit economy forces citizens to put dreams on hold and make difficult daily sacrifices
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Europe's Largest Satellite Factory Opens
Space Industries' Stellar Hub in Turin will enable mass production of satellites, with a 2,000-square-metre clean room and capacity to assemble spacecraft of up to 600 kilograms
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Bear Trashes Subaru
A black bear in Juneau, Alaska got locked in a Subaru and caused significant damage to the interior before being freed by police, with the owner facing a hefty bill due to lack of comprehensive insurance
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Takaichi & Merz Vow To Boost Economic Security
The two leaders pledged to increase cooperation in tech and economic security, citing concerns over arbitrary export restrictions and retaliatory measures on critical minerals
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VW Shifts Gears
Volkswagen plans to take technology developed in China to the global market, marking a significant strategy shift for the automaker, as it seeks to leverage its Chinese innovations worldwide
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Trains Collide in Spain
A collision between two high-speed trains occurred in Spain, with the cause and number of injuries still being determined
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Iran-Born Actress Feels Out of Place in India
Elnaaz Norouzi, who lives in India, says she will always belong to her birth country of Iran, despite feeling a sense of displacement for most of her life
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Students Can Choose Voting Address
Advocates remind student voters they have the right to register in their hometown or where they study, citing a Montana legal case as an example
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500-year-old warship found off Sweden
Divers explore remarkably well-preserved 15th-century vessel, which could reveal new insights into Scandinavian shipbuilding and medieval conflicts
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150 Nations Back Japan-Led Nuclear Disarmament
A UN panel has adopted a resolution calling for the abolition of nuclear weapons, with 150 countries in support, while 7 nations voted against and 25 abstained
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Japan Times Wins 2 Awards
The Japan Times received two awards at the WAN-IFRA Asian Media Awards 2026, as announced by the company, with the honors given by the World Association of News and News Publishers
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Britain's $1.3bn Thames Project Stalls
A 17-year wait for Purfleet-on-Thames redevelopment holds back growth
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Hillary Clinton Visits Hiroshima Museum
The former US Secretary of State was guided by a former governor of Hiroshima Prefecture during her visit, where she encouraged others to visit the museum, according to a report by The Japan Times
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UAE President Honours flydubai Heroes
Captain and crew recognized for courageous actions and commitment to public safety
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Israel's 100-Year Tech Engine
The Technion has driven innovation for over a century, transforming ideas into impact and addressing humanity's most urgent challenges, from hunger to noninvasive cancer therapies
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Astronauts Weigh In On New Space Race
Chris Hadfield and Victor Glover discuss global collaboration and competition at the Starmus Festival, where Glover was awarded the Stephen Hawking Medal for Science Communication
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Trump Pardons Cost Victims $119M
Fraudsters represented by Trump allies won clemency, leaving small businesses and retirees without owed compensation, a total of $119M in lost restitution
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Alibaba Wins US Contract Reprieve
A court injunction has temporarily lifted Pentagon restrictions on the Chinese tech giant, allowing it to continue participating in US government contracts
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Japan's Alternative Festival
Festival de Frue offers a unique music experience without relying on large sponsors or algorithms, setting it apart from other Japanese festivals
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King Charles Faces Reparations Calls in Caribbean Tour
The monarch's visit to the Bahamas, Guyana, and Antigua and Barbuda comes as Britain's role in the slave trade sparks demands for compensation, with at least 12.5 million Africans abducted and sold into slavery
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72yo Restorer Gives New Life
Ahsan Shakeel, one of Pakistan's last master restorers, preserves antique metalware in his Rawalpindi workshop, which has been running since 1980