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BASKETBALL / NBA
May 3, 2023

Sixers' Joel Embiid named NBA's Most Valuable Player

The Cameroonian power forward beat out fellow MVP finalists Jokic and Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo in a preferential ballot.
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BUSINESS
May 3, 2023

Shein, e-commerce retailer hit by criticism, tries charm offensive

With an initial public offering expected at some point, the company is looking to change its public perception. Not everyone is buying it.
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WORLD / ANALYSIS
May 3, 2023

G7 turns to 'Global South' to counterbalance Russia and China

G7 nations are aiming to step up cooperation with emerging and developing countries to forge a united front on issues such as Beijing’s rising assertiveness and Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.
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ASIA PACIFIC
May 3, 2023

India given ‘free pass’ on democratic back steps amid U.S. rivalry with China

Behind closed doors, U.S. officials are troubled by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s pressure on religious minorities and the media, and his party’s targeting of opposition lawmakers.
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WORLD
May 3, 2023

Syrians in Sudan flee war for second time

More than 66,000 Syrians have ended up in Sudan due to conflict in their homeland, according to U.N. figures, drawn by easy entry requirements.
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BUSINESS
May 3, 2023

Here are five ways finance is trying to de-risk heat waves

From heatstroke insurance to plans that reimburse dairy farmers when cows are too hot to produce milk, a new wave of products may help communities.
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BUSINESS
May 3, 2023

Why flights might get cheaper after a busy summer

If flight cost is a reflection of supply and demand, pressure is easing up on both sides of the equation — at least for international flights out of the U.S.
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MORE SPORTS
May 3, 2023

Jenson Button expects to see Lewis Hamilton fighting on in 2024

The seven-time Formula One champion will be 39 next January and has not won a race since the December 2021 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
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SOCCER
May 3, 2023

Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp expects punishment after comments on referee

The FA charged Klopp hours after his news conference and said he has until Friday to respond.
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LIFE / Food & Drink / JAPANESE KITCHEN
May 3, 2023

Recipe: ‘Carp’ sushi bento

Perfect for Children's Day, this colorful meal is easier to put together than the final result might suggest.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
May 2, 2023

Jose Osuna hits two home runs to power Swallows to win over Giants

Osuna broke an eighth-inning tie with a two-run home run.
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BUSINESS
May 2, 2023

Hollywood writers go on strike, halting production

The dispute, which pits 11,500 television and screenwriters against the major studios, has shattered 15 years of labor peace in the entertainment business.
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COMMENTARY / World
May 2, 2023

A consistent China policy continues to elude the U.S.

The most generous assessment of Washington-Beijing relations would be, as one expert explained, the U.S. has “a China policy, but not a plan.”
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JAPAN
May 2, 2023

COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo cases top 2,000 for first time since February

Experts have warned of another infection wave, just as COVID-19 is scheduled to be downgraded to the same level as seasonal flu next week.
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BUSINESS / Tech
May 2, 2023

What exactly are the dangers posed by AI?

A recent letter calling for a moratorium on AI development blends real threats with speculation. But concern is growing among experts.
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ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / ANALYSIS
May 2, 2023

U.S. and Philippines reaffirm ‘ironclad’ alliance while eyeing cooperation with Japan

Joe Biden and Ferdinand Marcos Jr. agreed to new defense guidelines, while Washington also clarified that mutual defense obligations would cover the South China Sea.
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WORLD / Science & Health
May 2, 2023

Bird flu detectives hunt for clues to stop next global pandemic

The speed with which countries can identify and respond to future virus threats will determine how effectively the world can contain the next pandemic.
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ASIA PACIFIC
May 2, 2023

China's exit bans multiply as political control tightens under Xi

Scores of Chinese and foreign nationals have been ensnared by exit bans, according to a new report by the rights group Safeguard Defenders
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WORLD / Science & Health
May 2, 2023

Scientists use brain scans and AI to 'decode' thoughts

While the main goal is to help people who have lost the ability to communicate, the research raises concerns about 'mental privacy.'
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BUSINESS / Tech
May 2, 2023

Samsung bans staff’s AI use after spotting ChatGPT data leak

The company is concerned that data transmitted to such artificial intelligence platforms including Google Bard and Bing is stored on external servers, making it hard to retrieve and delete.
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MORE SPORTS
May 2, 2023

Ukraine withdraws from judo worlds over Russian soldier presence

The International Judo Federation gave judoka from Russia and Belarus the green light to compete at the May 7-14 championships in Doha.
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BUSINESS / Companies
May 2, 2023

The inside story of Buffett’s big Japan bet, over glasses of Coke at Four Seasons

The billionaire investor's visit is seen as an important vote of confidence in Japan’s big five traders as they pivot away from fossil fuels.
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BUSINESS
May 2, 2023

Regulators seize First Republic Bank and sell assets to JPMorgan

First Republic was among regional U.S. lenders most battered by a crisis in confidence in the banking sector in March.
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MORE SPORTS
May 2, 2023

Snoop Dogg reportedly part of $1 billion bid to purchase Senators

Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds and the Remington group are also reportedly preparing an offer.
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JAPAN
May 1, 2023

U.S. and Philippine leaders look to craft closer trilateral security ties with Japan

A summit between U.S. President Joe Biden and Philippine leader Ferdinand Marcos Jr. could help pave the way for a reported tripartite defense framework with Tokyo.
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BUSINESS
May 1, 2023

JPMorgan snaps up First Republic's assets in U.S. auction

Under the deal JPMorgan will pay $10.6 billion to the U.S. FDIC for most of the assets of the San Francisco-based bank.

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