Japan’s first female prime minister plays heavy metal on drums to let off steam
Sanae Takaichi is the first woman chosen to serve as Japan’s prime minister. She favors a strong military, a strong economy — and a strong drum riff.
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Apple Vision Pro M5 review: everything looks sharper, especially virtual desktop mode, and the Dual Knit band is comfortable, but the headset still costs $3,500 (Lance Ulanoff/TechRadar)
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Apple Vision Pro M5 review: everything looks sharper, especially virtual desktop mode, and the Dual Knit band is comfortable, but the headset still costs $3,500 — New Apple silicon and a new headband level…
White House denies report Trump could free Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs soon; TMZ doubles down
Some White House staffers are reportedly urging the president not to get involved in the 55-year-old Sean “Diddy” Combs’ case, but “Trump will do what he wants,” according to a TMZ source.
Gaza ceasefire going ‘better than expected,’ US Vice President JD Vance says in Israel
The ceasefire was tested by renewed fighting on Sunday and accusations from both sides of ceasefire violations, but both Israel and Hamas have said they are committed to the deal.
Louvre robbery evokes notorious “Pink Panther” gang
The brazen daylight robbery at the Louvre in Paris is reminding some of a notorious gang of European thieves.
The Seattle Times editorial board recommends: Approve King County Proposition 1, Medic One/EMS Levy
Voters have supported King County’s Medic One/EMS system since 1979. They should do so again this year and approve King County Proposition 1.
Russian hard line on Ukraine ceasefire appears to jeopardise Putin-Trump summit
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Cruise ship emergency as ‘man overboard’ sparks desperate search and rescue
A British passenger on the Norwegian Jewel says the cruise ship is now in “search and rescue” mode after a “passenger went overboard”.
Where Seahawks sit in NFL power rankings after beating Texans
That was a wild win by the Seahawks on “Monday Night Football.” Here’s what the NFL power rankers think it means for the Seahawks and how they fit in the NFL.
Iceland just found its first mosquitoes – CNN
Iceland just found its first mosquitoes CNNMosquitoes found in Iceland for first time after record heat BBCIceland Was A Mosquito-Free Paradise – Until Now The Weather ChannelMosquitoes found in Iceland for first time a…