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[Oricon Reiwa Ranking]Snow Man is the best-selling new artist in Reiwa, with sales during the period reaching an astonishing 46 billion yen Ado is the top rookie solo | ORICON NEWS -
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“Gotanda JP Building” opens on former Yuport site with 11 restaurants and pet-friendly hotels – Impress Watch -
Tsurusaki Technical High School students create a mini train to commemorate the operation of the new sightseeing express “Ride and enjoy” – For Oita news, Oita Godo Shimbun Premium Online Gate -
Suzu Hirose narrates the documentary about Japan’s men’s basketball national team. 10-FEET’s “Zero Kan” will be used as the insert song | ORICON NEWS | Okinawa Times + Plus -
Akira Ikegami “The book that determined my professional life” When I was in 6th grade, I decided to “become a newspaper reporter working in a rural area.” | AERA dot. -
ORICON NEWS: “Urusama 2024” to be held Yuuma from “Ultraman Arc” will also appear; first time in history to be held simultaneously in Tokyo and Osaka | Mainichi Shimbun -
Beppu City presents survey results and overview of ride-sharing business briefing session for residents – For Oita news, Oita Godo Shimbun Premium Online Gate -
Movie “Alien: Romulus” release date decided, special video & teaser poster released | ORICON NEWS -
Yuki Kashiwagi talks candidly about the 17 years she spent in AKB48. “I guess it’s a little hard to see off the graduation of members I’m already attached to.” | GetNavi web GetNavi -

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[Oricon Reiwa Ranking]Snow Man is the best-selling new artist in Reiwa, with sales during the period reaching an astonishing 46 billion yen Ado is the top rookie solo | ORICON NEWS

[Oricon Reiwa Ranking]Snow Man is the best-selling new artist in Reiwa, with sales during the period reaching an astonishing 46 billion yen Ado is the top rookie solo | ORICON NEWS

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“Space” and “art” created by society at the time Katsuhiko Hibino and Yuko Tanaka talk about the “Oyoshiwara Exhibition”: Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web

“Space” and “art” created by society at the time Katsuhiko Hibino and Yuko Tanaka talk about the “Oyoshiwara Exhibition”: Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web

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Starting today, Yufu City will conduct a demonstration experiment of low-speed electric vehicles for tourists, increasing adult fares this year – For Oita news, Oita Godo Shimbun Premium Online Gate

Starting today, Yufu City will conduct a demonstration experiment of low-speed electric vehicles for tourists, increasing adult fares this year – For Oita news, Oita Godo Shimbun Premium Online Gate

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Starting today, Yufu City will conduct a demonstration experiment of low-speed electric vehicles for tourists, increasing adult fares this year – For Oita news, Oita Godo Shimbun Premium Online Gate

Starting today, Yufu City will conduct a demonstration experiment of low-speed electric vehicles for tourists, increasing adult fares this year – For Oita news, Oita Godo Shimbun Premium Online Gate

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“Believe” starring Kimutaku starts at 11.7% of households, making a good start with the highest first-time audience ratings for commercial broadcasters this season – Sponichi Sponichi Annex Entertainment

“Believe” starring Kimutaku starts at 11.7% of households, making a good start with the highest first-time audience ratings for commercial broadcasters this season – Sponichi Sponichi Annex Entertainment

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Starting today, Yufu City will conduct a demonstration experiment of low-speed electric vehicles for tourists, increasing adult fares this year – For Oita news, Oita Godo Shimbun Premium Online Gate

Starting today, Yufu City will conduct a demonstration experiment of low-speed electric vehicles for tourists, increasing adult fares this year – For Oita news, Oita Godo Shimbun Premium Online Gate

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Starting today, Yufu City will conduct a demonstration experiment of low-speed electric vehicles for tourists, increasing adult fares this year – For Oita news, Oita Godo Shimbun Premium Online Gate

Starting today, Yufu City will conduct a demonstration experiment of low-speed electric vehicles for tourists, increasing adult fares this year – For Oita news, Oita Godo Shimbun Premium Online Gate

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Unfortunately, the idea that there was methane in the atmosphere of the primitive Earth was just an assumption… “One achievement and two sins” left by the shocking “Miller experiment” (Kobayashi Norimasa) | Bluebacks | Kodansha ( 1/3)

Unfortunately, the idea that there was methane in the atmosphere of the primitive Earth was just an assumption… “One achievement and two sins” left by the shocking “Miller experiment” (Kobayashi Norimasa) | Bluebacks | Kodansha ( 1/3)

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[U.S. Market Conditions]Government bond yields at their highest since the start of the year, influenced by GDP – Yen at daily low – Bloomberg

[U.S. Market Conditions]Government bond yields at their highest since the start of the year, influenced by GDP – Yen at daily low – Bloomberg

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“Maybe Otani gave it to him as a gift.” Fans imagine the “changes” in his new partner… The deepening bond seen | Full-Count

“Maybe Otani gave it to him as a gift.” Fans imagine the “changes” in his new partner… The deepening bond seen | Full-Count

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Intel’s second-quarter sales and profit forecasts fall short of expectations; stock price plummets | Reuters

Intel’s second-quarter sales and profit forecasts fall short of expectations; stock price plummets | Reuters

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US GDP slows to +1.6% in 1st quarter; slowest growth in 2 years; inflation accelerates | Reuters

US GDP slows to +1.6% in 1st quarter; slowest growth in 2 years; inflation accelerates | Reuters

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Snow Man debuts at No. 1 as a new artist in the Reiwa era and renews his thoughts by saying, “I will work hard to become an artist that represents Reiwa”[Oricon Reiwa Ranking]| ORICON NEWS

Snow Man debuts at No. 1 as a new artist in the Reiwa era and renews his thoughts by saying, “I will work hard to become an artist that represents Reiwa”[Oricon Reiwa Ranking]| ORICON NEWS

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JO1 Shoya Kimata is “nervous” about working on a movie, cries during preview screening “There were parts that overlapped with my life” | ORICON NEWS

JO1 Shoya Kimata is “nervous” about working on a movie, cries during preview screening “There were parts that overlapped with my life” | ORICON NEWS

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Liberal Democratic Party’s Gaku Hasegawa uses intimidating language against Obihiro city officials, Hokkaido: Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web

Liberal Democratic Party’s Gaku Hasegawa uses intimidating language against Obihiro city officials, Hokkaido: Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web

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U.S. Alphabet’s first quarter earnings exceed forecasts, first dividend announced | Reuters

U.S. Alphabet’s first quarter earnings exceed forecasts, first dividend announced | Reuters

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The passionate “Kakizawa Party” is also taking a wait-and-see attitude this time…What will happen to the voter turnout? Those who have already voted in the first half of the Tokyo 15th district special election for the House of Representatives: Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web

The passionate “Kakizawa Party” is also taking a wait-and-see attitude this time…What will happen to the voter turnout? Those who have already voted in the first half of the Tokyo 15th district special election for the House of Representatives: Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web

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ILLIT’s debut song ranks first on the Billboard JAPAN chart! Dance video also received great response – Kstyle

ILLIT’s debut song ranks first on the Billboard JAPAN chart! Dance video also received great response – Kstyle

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Ono Sokki relocates headquarters functions to Yokohama Minato Mirai area / Announces new product low noise microphone “MI-1282M10” as the first product of new headquarters | Press release from Ono Sokki Co., Ltd.

Ono Sokki relocates headquarters functions to Yokohama Minato Mirai area / Announces new product low noise microphone “MI-1282M10” as the first product of new headquarters | Press release from Ono Sokki Co., Ltd.

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This may be the “moment when life is born from matter”…A “shocking experiment” in which amino acids, which are absolutely necessary for life on earth, were created in “just a few days” (Kobayashi Norimasa) | Bluebacks | Kodansha (1 /2)

This may be the “moment when life is born from matter”…A “shocking experiment” in which amino acids, which are absolutely necessary for life on earth, were created in “just a few days” (Kobayashi Norimasa) | Bluebacks | Kodansha (1 /2)

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The reason why artist Takashi Murakami laments that he is “hated in Japan” and the “art and money” that have taken the world by storm through anime, otaku, and kawaii.Thinking about the 90th anniversary exhibition “Takashi Murakami Mononoke Kyoto” of the Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art (1/5) | JBpress

The reason why artist Takashi Murakami laments that he is “hated in Japan” and the “art and money” that have taken the world by storm through anime, otaku, and kawaii.Thinking about the 90th anniversary exhibition “Takashi Murakami Mononoke Kyoto” of the Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art (1/5) | JBpress

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High-income company Keyence’s salary increase will be modest – operating profit declines for the first time in three quarters – Bloomberg

High-income company Keyence’s salary increase will be modest – operating profit declines for the first time in three quarters – Bloomberg

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U-23 Japan National Team is on track to participate in the Paris Olympics!Defeat Asian Cup host Qatar in a desperate battle until extra time | Goal.com Japan

U-23 Japan National Team is on track to participate in the Paris Olympics!Defeat Asian Cup host Qatar in a desperate battle until extra time | Goal.com Japan

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[Reuters Next]U.S. first quarter GDP likely to be revised upward, inflation likely to decline – Treasury Secretary | Reuters

[Reuters Next]U.S. first quarter GDP likely to be revised upward, inflation likely to decline – Treasury Secretary | Reuters

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May 14th “Sadao Watanabe Quartet” performance in Oita at 91 years old, continues to be active – For Oita news, Oita Godo Shimbun Premium Online Gate

May 14th “Sadao Watanabe Quartet” performance in Oita at 91 years old, continues to be active – For Oita news, Oita Godo Shimbun Premium Online Gate

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Masako showed off her “Empress’s dignity” look at the garden party. What was her link coordination with Princess Aiko on her debut? | AERA dot.

Masako showed off her “Empress’s dignity” look at the garden party. What was her link coordination with Princess Aiko on her debut? | AERA dot.

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Natsuki Akiyoshi, a paper-cutting artist from Beppu city, is particular about the thinness of the lines – For Oita news, Oita Godo Shimbun Premium Online Gate

Natsuki Akiyoshi, a paper-cutting artist from Beppu city, is particular about the thinness of the lines – For Oita news, Oita Godo Shimbun Premium Online Gate

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Starting today, Yufu City will conduct a demonstration experiment of low-speed electric vehicles for tourists, increasing adult fares this year – For Oita news, Oita Godo Shimbun Premium Online Gate

Starting today, Yufu City will conduct a demonstration experiment of low-speed electric vehicles for tourists, increasing adult fares this year – For Oita news, Oita Godo Shimbun Premium Online Gate

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Honda and Asahi Kasei to establish a joint venture to produce separators for automotive batteries in Canada, start concrete discussions with the aim of establishing the company in 2024 – Car Watch

Honda and Asahi Kasei to establish a joint venture to produce separators for automotive batteries in Canada, start concrete discussions with the aim of establishing the company in 2024 – Car Watch

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“Dune: Sand Planet Part 2” premiere distribution begins – 10 minutes of opening video is available for free on Prime Video

“Dune: Sand Planet Part 2” premiere distribution begins – 10 minutes of opening video is available for free on Prime Video

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US GDP slows to +1.6% in 1st quarter, lowest level in 2 years; inflation accelerates | Reuters

US GDP slows to +1.6% in 1st quarter, lowest level in 2 years; inflation accelerates | Reuters

Business
Director Kazumasa Oda’s “Midori no Machi” will be broadcast, including the making of it, a story that reflects real experiences and pushes aside opposition to start making a movie | ORICON NEWS

Director Kazumasa Oda’s “Midori no Machi” will be broadcast, including the making of it, a story that reflects real experiences and pushes aside opposition to start making a movie | ORICON NEWS

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Hokkaido Sports Future Conference/Hokkaido presents Physical Fitness Test & Alola Vulpix/Vulpix Exchange Event – Sports Promotion Division, Sports Bureau, Environment and Lifestyle Department

Hokkaido Sports Future Conference/Hokkaido presents Physical Fitness Test & Alola Vulpix/Vulpix Exchange Event – Sports Promotion Division, Sports Bureau, Environment and Lifestyle Department

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[Live News]Japan National Soccer National Team vs. Qatar | Match Progress, Results, Highlights | AFC U23 Asian Cup 2024 Quarterfinals – Sporting News

[Live News]Japan National Soccer National Team vs. Qatar | Match Progress, Results, Highlights | AFC U23 Asian Cup 2024 Quarterfinals – Sporting News

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Princess Aiko’s garden party debut is with “playful” pearls; neat, fresh, and elegant attire | AERA dot.

Princess Aiko’s garden party debut is with “playful” pearls; neat, fresh, and elegant attire | AERA dot.

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BUMP OF CHICKEN releases album “Iris” for the first time in 5 years; dome tour starts in September (video included) – Music Natalie

BUMP OF CHICKEN releases album “Iris” for the first time in 5 years; dome tour starts in September (video included) – Music Natalie

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Participating in online casinos is illegal… Tokyo warns | Mail order communication ECMO

Participating in online casinos is illegal… Tokyo warns | Mail order communication ECMO

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[42 Photos]Three families of Perfume members who appeared in blue see-through dresses are so close that they had a “meal party”! Kou Shibasaki, Mikako Tabe, Riho Yoshioka, MOMO (TWICE), Keita Machida and others appear at TASAKI event | Mezamashi media

[42 Photos]Three families of Perfume members who appeared in blue see-through dresses are so close that they had a “meal party”! Kou Shibasaki, Mikako Tabe, Riho Yoshioka, MOMO (TWICE), Keita Machida and others appear at TASAKI event | Mezamashi media

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A new project to develop future Japanese representatives has started. The first session of “JAPAN TALENT SQUAD Program” was held. – Rugby Republic

A new project to develop future Japanese representatives has started. The first session of “JAPAN TALENT SQUAD Program” was held. – Rugby Republic

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“Persona 3 Reload Original Soundtrack”, sales and distribution started.Benefits include a booklet and a student ID card with a download code.

“Persona 3 Reload Original Soundtrack”, sales and distribution started.Benefits include a booklet and a student ID card with a download code.

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Campaign starts where you can get VIVE XR Elite discounts and VR games | PANORA

Campaign starts where you can get VIVE XR Elite discounts and VR games | PANORA

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Announcement of sales start of “Leben Miyazaki ONE TOWER” | Kagoshima/Kyushu Press Release | Minami Nippon Shimbun

Announcement of sales start of “Leben Miyazaki ONE TOWER” | Kagoshima/Kyushu Press Release | Minami Nippon Shimbun

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Is this a masterpiece? Or is it a lost item? The Suntory Museum of Art’s unknown treasured collections are now available. “Suntory Museum of Art Collection Exhibition Masterpieces and Lost Items” opens | JBpress autograph

Is this a masterpiece? Or is it a lost item? The Suntory Museum of Art’s unknown treasured collections are now available. “Suntory Museum of Art Collection Exhibition Masterpieces and Lost Items” opens | JBpress autograph

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“Tea Kyoto Tea Points” starts on March 29th! I enjoyed the stamp rally that is being held until the end of May![Kyoto Prefecture Yamashiro Area][PR]- ALCO Uji/Joyo Yamashiro Area Information Site

“Tea Kyoto Tea Points” starts on March 29th! I enjoyed the stamp rally that is being held until the end of May![Kyoto Prefecture Yamashiro Area][PR]- ALCO Uji/Joyo Yamashiro Area Information Site

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Announcement of sales start of “Leben Miyazaki ONE TOWER” | Press release from MIRARTH Holdings Co., Ltd.

Announcement of sales start of “Leben Miyazaki ONE TOWER” | Press release from MIRARTH Holdings Co., Ltd.

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HELP YOU will exhibit at Japan’s largest exhibition “Startup JAPAN EXPO 2024” | Kagoshima/Kyushu Press Release | Minami Nippon Shimbun

HELP YOU will exhibit at Japan’s largest exhibition “Startup JAPAN EXPO 2024” | Kagoshima/Kyushu Press Release | Minami Nippon Shimbun

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CCBT 2024 Artist Fellow Recruitment | Tokyo

CCBT 2024 Artist Fellow Recruitment | Tokyo

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Five Koreans may have been massacred immediately after the Great Kanto Earthquake; civic group investigates around Kuritadaya Junior High School in Yokohama, “thinking about discrimination issues”: Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web

Five Koreans may have been massacred immediately after the Great Kanto Earthquake; civic group investigates around Kuritadaya Junior High School in Yokohama, “thinking about discrimination issues”: Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web

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Next-generation credit card “Nudge” launches club featuring female saxophone quartet x YouTuber “Green Ray Saxophone Quartet” | Press release from Nudge Co., Ltd.

Next-generation credit card “Nudge” launches club featuring female saxophone quartet x YouTuber “Green Ray Saxophone Quartet” | Press release from Nudge Co., Ltd.

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The inconvenient fact that “health foods are bad for your health”…The terrifying risks of health foods revealed by the red yeast rice supplement issue Do you want to participate in a “grand human experiment”? | PRESIDENT Online

The inconvenient fact that “health foods are bad for your health”…The terrifying risks of health foods revealed by the red yeast rice supplement issue Do you want to participate in a “grand human experiment”? | PRESIDENT Online

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Amazon Music launches a brand campaign “Music Tariteru? Prime members can enjoy music at a discount” starting today, introducing tips on how to use Amazon Music Prime.

Amazon Music launches a brand campaign “Music Tariteru? Prime members can enjoy music at a discount” starting today, introducing tips on how to use Amazon Music Prime.

Technology
GMO partners with Pocketpair to be the only domestic company to offer “Palworld” official multiplayer dedicated server plan | gamebiz

GMO partners with Pocketpair to be the only domestic company to offer “Palworld” official multiplayer dedicated server plan | gamebiz

Technology
[House of Representatives by-election and the drifting Liberal Democratic Party]Shimane 1st Ward will be the only showdown between the ruling and opposition parties, and our Fumio Kishida, who is about to inadvertently decide to disband[Ichiro Yamamoto’s “Burning Business”]Miscellaneous thoughts on the perishing regions and politics in confusion (1 /4) | JBpress

[House of Representatives by-election and the drifting Liberal Democratic Party]Shimane 1st Ward will be the only showdown between the ruling and opposition parties, and our Fumio Kishida, who is about to inadvertently decide to disband[Ichiro Yamamoto’s “Burning Business”]Miscellaneous thoughts on the perishing regions and politics in confusion (1 /4) | JBpress

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Japanese companies should prepare now for responsible use of AI. Gartner warns – PC Watch

Japanese companies should prepare now for responsible use of AI. Gartner warns – PC Watch

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Advertisements start appearing in the Windows 11 start menu, how can I turn them off? – CNET Japan

Advertisements start appearing in the Windows 11 start menu, how can I turn them off? – CNET Japan

Technology
Daisuke Takahashi wonders if he should cut his tongue. Gambareruya is worried: “There will be articles with strange headlines!” | ORICON NEWS

Daisuke Takahashi wonders if he should cut his tongue. Gambareruya is worried: “There will be articles with strange headlines!” | ORICON NEWS

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28-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of waiting for prostitutes in Okubo Park, Kabukicho; first arrest of non-red-handed offender by Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department: Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web

28-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of waiting for prostitutes in Okubo Park, Kabukicho; first arrest of non-red-handed offender by Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department: Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web

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Try out Cinema 4D’s new particles! Maxon One new feature introduction seminar will be held online on Wednesday, May 1st (Born Digital)

Try out Cinema 4D’s new particles! Maxon One new feature introduction seminar will be held online on Wednesday, May 1st (Born Digital)

Technology
PS5’s new feature “Community Game Help” now available – Supported titles will be added sequentially, starting with “Granblue Fantasy Relink” and “Stellar Blade” | Gamer

PS5’s new feature “Community Game Help” now available – Supported titles will be added sequentially, starting with “Granblue Fantasy Relink” and “Stellar Blade” | Gamer

Technology
Ford’s second-quarter profit exceeds expectations, boosted by increased sales of hybrid vehicles | Reuters

Ford’s second-quarter profit exceeds expectations, boosted by increased sales of hybrid vehicles | Reuters

Business
Edo Architectural Museum, a historical building that you can learn about on your smartphone, introduces an app for viewing: Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web

Edo Architectural Museum, a historical building that you can learn about on your smartphone, introduces an app for viewing: Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web

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Iran and Israel were actually good friends, but why did the chain of hatred that developed into a direct attack on their territory start? (1/4) | JBpress

Iran and Israel were actually good friends, but why did the chain of hatred that developed into a direct attack on their territory start? (1/4) | JBpress

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Golden Week: Various events to attract more customers Food, art, and Sentai shows in Okayama Prefecture: Sanyo Shimbun Digital | San-Digi

Golden Week: Various events to attract more customers Food, art, and Sentai shows in Okayama Prefecture: Sanyo Shimbun Digital | San-Digi

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US durable goods core orders increase by 0.2% in March, will capital investment slow down in the first quarter? | Reuters

US durable goods core orders increase by 0.2% in March, will capital investment slow down in the first quarter? | Reuters

Business
Meta’s second quarter outlook is weak, expenses increase due to AI investment, stock price falls significantly | Reuters

Meta’s second quarter outlook is weak, expenses increase due to AI investment, stock price falls significantly | Reuters

Business
Boeing’s revenue declines for the first time in seven quarters due to heavy impact of 737 accident, deficit narrows | Reuters

Boeing’s revenue declines for the first time in seven quarters due to heavy impact of 737 accident, deficit narrows | Reuters

Business
Earthquake with a seismic intensity of 4 in Ibaraki, Tochigi, and Chiba prefectures, no worries about tsunami | AERA dot.

Earthquake with a seismic intensity of 4 in Ibaraki, Tochigi, and Chiba prefectures, no worries about tsunami | AERA dot.

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A “crazy” 6th anniversary campaign has started in “THE IDOLM@STER Shiny Colors” where you can receive “560 consecutive Gasha” jewels.Just by logging in, you can also receive an exchange ticket for “Initial SSR Produced Idols for all 28 people” – Den Famicom Gamer

A “crazy” 6th anniversary campaign has started in “THE IDOLM@STER Shiny Colors” where you can receive “560 consecutive Gasha” jewels.Just by logging in, you can also receive an exchange ticket for “Initial SSR Produced Idols for all 28 people” – Den Famicom Gamer

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