A 49-year-old man from Las Vegas was arrested near a Donald Trump rally in Coachella, California. The man, Vem Miller, was found with a loaded shotgun, a loaded handgun, and a high-capacity magazine. This incident happened at a checkpoint near the intersection of Avenue 52 and Celebration Drive, jus
On Friday, the Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded the Nobel Peace Prize to Nihon Hidankyo, a group of Japanese survivors from the U.S. atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. This honor recognizes their continuous efforts to eradicate nuclear weapons. Jørgen Watne Frydnes, the chair of the committ
OpenAI has just unveiled a new benchmark to see how well AI can handle data science tasks. They've created a test called MLE-bench, which puts AI through 75 real-world challenges from Kaggle, a popular competition site for machine learning. This isn't just about crunching numbers. The test checks i
Get ready for a New Year’s celebration like no other! Universal Studios Japan is throwing a bash called "NO LIMIT! Countdown 2025." They’re offering two VIP packages that come with guided tours, special viewing spots, and themed food. The first package costs ¥328,500 for a group of six, plus an extr
Imagine flying into battle with a jet that can't be detected by enemy radar and has the smartest computer brains on board. That's what the US Navy now has in its arsenal – the F-35C Lightning II! This incredible aircraft is changing how naval warfare works. With its sneaky stealth abilities, top-not
Imagine a world where detecting mpox is as simple as swabbing a lesion. That's exactly what the World Health Organization (WHO) has made possible with its approval of Abbott Molecular's Alinity m MPXV assay. This test, known as an in vitro diagnostic test, is now available for emergency use, expandi
The release of treated wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear plant has sparked a wave of nationalism online, with influencers using jingoistic rhetoric and conspiracy theories to gain attention. This trend has even led to acts of vandalism against historic sites like the Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo by
Have you heard about the recent online storm in China? It all started when a man did something disrespectful at Tokyo's Yasukuni Shrine. This sparked a wave of anti-Japan feelings among some people in China. Videos claiming that Japanese schools in China are spying have been shared widely, with some
The Citizens’ Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA) has kicked off a new campaign called “Our Massachusetts” with the help of 11 prominent business and nonprofit leaders. Their mission? To support people who want more housing in their areas and get local approvals for housing projects, especially
Gov. JB Pritzker is taking Illinois' marketing efforts to new heights by embarking on a trade mission to Japan, accompanied by a diverse group of lawmakers, business leaders, and community representatives. This trip marks an exciting chapter in the state's efforts to strengthen ties with one of its
