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MISSISSIPPI

Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 27, 2023
Survivors pick through debris after tornado rips through Mississippi, killing 25
Insurance companies may not pay out enough to rebuild all the ruined homes, which are located in one of the poorest parts of the U.S.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 2, 2022
Water crisis in southern U.S. city previews a wetter and hotter future
In addition to warming up the planet, climate change is making precipitation events more intense, and therefore more likely to overwhelm strained systems.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 2, 2022
As Mississippi capital endures fourth day without water, aid trickles in
Since the capital's water treatment plant failed, crews have raced to install a temporary pump and make repairs and adjustments to existing equipment.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 1, 2022
Biden pledges support as Mississippi's capital still without drinking water
The promise from Washington came as frustrated people in Jackson waited in long lines amid sweltering heat at distribution sites where volunteers handed out cases of bottled water.
BUSINESS / Companies
Feb 18, 2022
Nissan to build two new EV models in Mississippi by 2025 in latest U.S. push
Nissan plans to invest u00a557.5 billion in technology needed for EV-specific assembly lines at the plant in Canton.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 1, 2020
Mississippi governor signs bill to replace controversial state flag
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves signed a bill into law on Tuesday that will replace the current state flag bearing a Confederate emblem, a gesture triggered by support across the United States to dismantle symbols of slavery and racism. The removal of the flag, a long-simmering source of controversy in...
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Aug 12, 2019
U.S. Homeland chief claims timing of workplace raids that traumatized kids after massacres was unfortunate
The timing of a string of immigration enforcement raids at Mississippi food processing plants last week was "unfortunate," but the actions had been planned for over a year, the top U.S. Homeland Security official said on Sunday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / HOOP SCOOP
May 4, 2019
Nomadic Neumann lived an incredible basketball life
Johnny Neumann forged an unconventional path in life.
BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 8, 2017
Mississippi shows promise as Toyota and Mazda seek U.S. location for new auto assembly plant
As Toyota Motor Corp. and Mazda Motor Corp. begin to scour the U.S. in search of a location for the first new auto assembly plant announced since President Donald Trump took power, one state looks like a front-runner: Mississippi.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / HOOP SCOOP
Jul 29, 2017
Documentary on former hoop star Neumann's life provides a cautionary tale
Hoop aficionados from Harlem to Hokkaido can appreciate the details of a good global basketball odyssey.
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Jun 25, 2015
Mississippi Republican senator wants 'unifying' flag, no longer with Confederate emblem
Mississippi Republican Sen. Roger Wicker said on Wednesday that his state's flag, which features a Confederate battle emblem in its upper left corner, should be replaced with one that is more unifying.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 11, 2015
Man, woman charged with slaying two Mississippi cops during traffic stop; suspect at large after fleeing in cruiser
A man and woman in Mississippi were arrested and charged with murder on Sunday after two police officers were shot dead a day earlier while conducting a routine traffic stop in Hattiesburg, officials said.
SPORTS / MAN ABOUT SPORTS
Oct 22, 2014
Mississippi enjoying moment as center of college football landscape
On one history-making Saturday recently, the state of Mississippi became the center of the college football universe.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / TELLING LIVES
Jan 31, 2014
Three decades on, Tokyo bluesman is still rambling
'You can't go home again,' but you can take a little bit of home with you wherever you roam. 'Rambling' Steve Gardner does; a Mississippi roots and bluesman based in Tokyo, Gardner travels the world making music and giving seminars about musical history.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 24, 2013
U.S. drops case against ricin suspect, investigates new Mississippi man
U.S. authorities drop the charges against a Mississippi man accused of sending letters poisoned with ricin to President Barack Obama and a senator.
Is Japan ready for 60 million tourists?
Visitors to Kyoto walk along a street near Kiyomizu Temple in April. A popular tourist spot, Kyoto has seen what locals feel to be an overwhelming amount of tourists in 2024.
Honda-Nissan megamerger in the works
Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida (left), Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe (second from left) and Takao Kato, CEO of Mitsubishi Motors, hold a news conference on merger talks on Monday in Tokyo.
Picturesque Japan hot spring town limits day trippers
Ginzan Onsen hot springs in Obanazawa, Yamagata Prefecture
Bankruptcies and suicides rise as Japanese struggle with mounting debt
Lawyers estimate that personal bankruptcies in Japan are on track to reach the highest since 2012 this year.
Japan accuses Google of violating antimonopoly law
The Japanese antitrust watchdog said that Google forced smartphone makers to preinstall its search app on their devices, sources say.
For baseball fans, 2024 brought The Summer of Shohei Ohtani
Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani reacts to a standing ovation from fans after hitting his 50th home run of the season, against the Marlins in Miami on Sept. 19.
Trump's Pentagon policy pick pushed for Japan to spend 3% of GDP on defense
Elbridge Colby (center) speaks at the Threat and the Strategy panel during the Air Force Association Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Maryland, in September 2019.
A brief history of ‘osechi ryōri,' Japan's edible tradition for the new year
Japan's traditional New Year cuisine has a long history, though modern developments have led to slight changes in the way things work.
Japan accuses Google of violating antimonopoly law
The Japanese antitrust watchdog said that Google forced smartphone makers to preinstall its search app on their devices, sources say.
Casual workouts, cool living, ‘complete’ food: Japan’s health trends of 2024
In 2024, efficiency trumped effort among Japan's fitness-focused aspirants.

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Visitors to Kyoto walk along a street near Kiyomizu Temple in April. A popular tourist spot, Kyoto has seen what locals feel to be an overwhelming amount of tourists in 2024.
Is Japan ready for 60 million tourists?
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