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Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 18, 2020
Defying Trump, California locks in vehicle emission deals with major automakers
The Center for Biological Diversity estimates the deal will improve fuel economy 3.7 percent year over year between 2022 and 2026.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 16, 2020
First fires, now heat: Millions of Californians back in the dark with rolling blackouts
First, it was the prospect of wildfires that took down large swaths of California’s power grid. Now, it’s the worst heat wave in 70 years.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 28, 2020
Tighter rules slow virus in U.S., but victory remains far away
Officials wonder whether they can force infection rates down again, as they did in the spring — and this time, make them stick until a vaccine arrives.
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jul 23, 2020
Chinese researcher wanted for visa fraud holes up at consulate in San Francisco
A Chinese researcher at the University of California at Davis who was charged with lying about her military service has taken shelter at the Chinese consulate in San Francisco, according to court filings.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 13, 2020
Stubborn fire aboard U.S. Navy warship in San Diego injures 21 people
Flames raged for hours on Sunday aboard a U.S. warship docked at Naval Base San Diego, sending 21 people to the hospital with minor injuries and prompting a relocation of two other Navy vessels moored nearby, military and local fire officials said.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 9, 2020
U.S. coronavirus cases rise by over 58,000, setting new single-day record
The U.S. faces a bleak summer as infections surge and many states are forced to close bars and popular beaches to try to curb the rise.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 8, 2020
U.S. tops 3 million known infections as coronavirus surges
The U.S. coronavirus outbreak crossed a grim milestone of over 3 million confirmed cases on Tuesday as more states reported record numbers of new infections, and Florida faced an impending shortage of intensive care unit hospital beds.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 2, 2020
Young Americans are partying hard and spreading COVID-19 quickly
The median age of the infected has dropped by roughly 20 years in some states, and increased testing shows many are active but asymptomatic.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 19, 2020
'It may save your life': Facing coronavirus surge, more U.S. states mandate masks
California, North Carolina and a string of U.S. cities mandated or urged mandatory mask use on Thursday to get a grip on spiraling coronavirus cases as at least six states set daily records.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 13, 2020
Clean lockdown air saves lives, especially in Los Angeles
America’s air is cleaner as a result of the COVID-19 lockdown, and that’s likely to reduce the number of premature deaths caused by pollution, according to a new study.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
May 12, 2020
Tesla's Elon Musk says ready for arrest as he reopens California plant against local order
His move has highlighted competition for jobs and ignited a rush to woo the billionaire by states that have reopened their economies more quickly.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 7, 2020
NRA loses court challenge on order to shut California gun shops
The National Rifle Association failed to convince a federal judge that the temporary closures of California gun shops prompted by the spread of the coronavirus was unconstitutional.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 1, 2020
How Tesla fought to keep its U.S. plant open despite lockdown order
Tesla Inc.’s lone U.S. assembly plant posed a risk to public health by staying open for days in spite of San Francisco Bay area shelter-in-place orders, according to documents obtained through a California public records request.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 8, 2020
Cruise ship hit by coronavirus outbreak bound for Oakland, California
The cruise ship Grand Princess, held at sea and barred from returning to San Francisco last week due to a coronavirus outbreak aboard the vessel, has been directed to the nearby port of Oakland, the cruise line said on Saturday, presumably to be placed under quarantine.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Mar 6, 2020
Cruise passengers 'in limbo' awaiting coronavirus tests off California
First, the food buffet was shut down as gloved staff scurried about wiping every surface in sight. Then the ocean liner's gym, bar, casino and boutiques were closed, with passengers urged to keep to themselves. Finally, they were confined to their staterooms.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Science & Health
Mar 5, 2020
Coronavirus update: China deaths top 3,000; California calls emergency
Deaths from the coronavirus have surpassed 3,000 in China, though the first country hit by the disease also announced progress on discharging people after treatment. California called a state of emergency, underscoring the global spread of the disease.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Feb 27, 2020
As world's wildfires worsen, firefighters go high-tech to stay healthy
As flames and smoke from burning bushes billowed toward them, Catalan firefighters calmly controlled the progress of a planned fire on a forested hillside — an exercise aimed at reducing the danger of blazes breaking out later in the summer heat.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Feb 18, 2020
Bernie Sanders and Michael Bloomberg trade insults as Democratic White House race heats up
Democratic White House contenders Bernie Sanders and Michael Bloomberg stepped up their attacks on each other on Monday, with Sanders accusing the media mogul of trying to buy the election and Bloomberg saying the senator and his fervent supporters were hurting the party.
BUSINESS
Feb 8, 2020
Trump administration closes antitrust probe of carmakers over emissions pact
The Justice Department has abandoned its antitrust probe of four automakers that sided with California over President Donald Trump in a fight over the future of fuel economy and emissions requirements.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jan 28, 2020
Fog likely to figure prominently in probe of Kobe Bryant copter crash
Weather conditions appear likely to come under the scrutiny of investigators probing the helicopter crash that killed former NBA superstar Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others near Los Angeles on Sunday, when overcast skies and fog grounded other aircraft.
Bloodied Trump survives assassination attempt at political rally
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is surrounded and evacuated by Secret Service agents at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. Trump was rushed off stage at the rally after shots rang out.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
Amid same-sex marriage ban, LGBTQ couples opt for 'photo weddings'
A lesbian couple, consisting of a 35-year-old woman (left) and 40-year-old woman, cover their faces with bouquets as they pose for wedding photos in Yokohama on Nov. 1.
China and Russia conduct joint Pacific military patrol
The Russian corvette Gromkiy enters the Chinese port of Zhanjiang as part of a joint China-Russia naval exercise on Saturday.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.
How to tweak your diet when temperatures spike
Most people think of hydration as a strictly liquid-based concept, but eating foods with high water content is an essential part of making it through a Japanese summer unscathed.

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Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
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