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Osaka police stabbing case 24-year-old Vietnamese suspect wanted

2023-08-08 22:14:00
This month, when a police officer tried to question a man on the street in Hirano Ward, Osaka, he was stabbed by something that looked like a driver and was injured. I was wanted all over the country on suspicion. We are calling for the provision of information by publishing face photos and so on.

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My number card comprehensive inspection Interim report Further inspection due at the end of November

2023-08-08 18:51:00
On the 8th, the government released an interim report of a comprehensive inspection following a series of troubles related to My Number cards, confirming more than 1,000 new cases in which information about other people was mistakenly registered on health insurance cards integrated with cards. clarified what had happened. We will conduct further inspections by the end of November 2023 and publish the final results.

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Municipalities that gave up posting evacuation orders also changed the specifications of X (old Twitter)

2023-08-08 18:31:00
There are an increasing number of cases where local governments, which used to disseminate information such as evacuation orders on the SNS X (former Twitter), have stopped posting due to changes in specifications. Some of them include local governments in Kyushu, where Typhoon No. 6 is approaching, and they are calling for confirmation by other means such as disaster prevention emails.

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Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum From 11:02 notation "Drop" to "Crack"

2023-08-08 18:27:00
Nine days will mark the 78th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki. Nagasaki City stated that the atomic bomb was "dropped" at "11:02" on the morning of August 9, but it is true that the atomic bomb "exploded" at this time based on the materials of the time. It is a policy to unify the notation of the exhibits at the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum, as it is close to

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Dangerous heat in various places Expected to continue tomorrow Severe caution against heat stroke

2023-08-08 18:26:00
The temperature rose over a wide area on the 8th, and Akita and Niigata prefectures became dangerously hot, exceeding 38 degrees Celsius. have become. The dangerous heat is expected to continue on the 9th, so please continue to be extremely vigilant against heatstroke.

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Tokaido Shinkansen in-car wagon sales end at the end of October JR Tokai announced

2023-08-08 18:17:00
JR Tokai announced that it will end in-car wagon sales on the Tokaido Shinkansen "Nozomi" and "Hikari" at the end of October this year. It is said that the reason is that sales are decreasing due to the increase in bringing in beverages and food, and to deal with future labor shortages.

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Kagoshima Satsumasendai evacuation order for 46,589 households

2023-08-08 17:34:00
At 5:00 p.m., Satsumasendai City in Kagoshima Prefecture changed the evacuation information for the elderly, which had been issued throughout the city, to an evacuation order. The target is 46,589 households and 91,846 people. This information is level 4 out of 5 warning levels, calling for everyone to evacuate from dangerous places.

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64 floors above ground, 330 meters high, Japan's tallest building completed What is the latest ranking?

2023-08-08 17:08:00
A skyscraper with a height of 330 meters containing offices and residences has been completed in Minato-ku, Tokyo. Scheduled to open in November 2023, it will surpass Osaka's Abeno Harukas and become the tallest building in Japan.

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Evacuation order to Kagoshima City for 106,274 households

2023-08-08 16:47:00
At 4:00 p.m., Kagoshima City switched from ``evacuation instructions for the elderly'' to ``evacuation orders'' for areas with a high risk of landslides and flood damage due to river flooding. The target is 106,274 households and 187,231 people. This information is level 4 out of 5 warning levels, calling for everyone to evacuate from dangerous places.

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Nihon University President Mariko Hayashi apologizes at a press conference for arresting American football club members

2023-08-08 16:03:00
A male member of the American football club at Nihon University was arrested for concealing cannabis and stimulant drugs. I accept it. I apologize for the great inconvenience and concern."

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SOFTBANK Group 3-month financial results 3 consecutive quarters of losses

2023-08-08 16:02:00
The SoftBank Group announced its financial results from April to June this year, and the final profit and loss was a deficit of 477.6 billion yen.

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Exports from China in July decreased significantly by 14.5% compared to the same month last year

2023-08-08 15:37:00
China's exports in July fell by more than 14% compared to the same month last year, the largest drop in three years and five months. A decline in exports due to the slowdown in overseas economies is a burden for economic recovery.

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Kagoshima Kanoya evacuation order for 46,291 households

2023-08-08 15:35:00
At 3:00 p.m., Kanoya City in Kagoshima Prefecture changed the evacuation information for the elderly, which had been issued throughout the city, to an evacuation order. The target is 46,291 households and 98,795 people. This information is level 4 out of 5 warning levels, calling for everyone to evacuate from dangerous places.

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South Korea Unusual alertness such as special forces deployment

2023-08-08 15:27:00
In South Korea, there have been a series of death threats on the Internet since last month and this month, when citizens were indiscriminately attacked with knives. The police have deployed special forces and armored vehicles to put them on an unusual alert, and the South Korean government hopes to help dispel the public's anxieties.

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National Museum of Nature and Science Kurafan exceeded 300 million yen in just over a day

2023-08-08 15:00:00
The National Museum of Nature and Science started crowdfunding with a target amount of 100 million yen on the 7th, saying that the funds to collect and manage the specimens were in a critical situation, but in just over a day after the start, 20,000 had already been raised. More than 300 million yen has been collected, which greatly exceeds the target amount.

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High school baseball ``Priority on player's physical condition Verification of measures for the next time'' Minister of Education

2023-08-08 14:19:00
Nagaoka, Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, requested that the players' physical condition be given top priority to the operation of the tournament, regarding the fact that some players complained of heatstroke-like symptoms in the summer national high school baseball that started on the 6th. He showed the recognition that it is important to verify the countermeasures and make use of them next time.

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Timing of treated water release Agriculture Minister Nomura “Should carefully consider overseas reactions”

2023-08-08 14:13:00
Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Nomura said that there is no consensus within the government at this stage about the specific timing of starting to dilute the treated water accumulated at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant and start discharging it into the sea, but he will also consider reactions overseas. However, he expressed the idea that it should be carefully considered.

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Miyazaki: Evacuation orders for part of Morotsuka Village

2023-08-08 14:11:00
At 1:30 pm, Morotsuka Village in Miyazaki Prefecture issued an evacuation order to 74 people from 35 households in Kawanokuchi and 79 people from 38 households in Tateiwa, citing the increasing risk of disasters. Information on alert level 4 out of 5 alert levels calls for everyone to evacuate from dangerous places.

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Cycling with a baby is dangerous and illegal What should I do?

2023-08-08 13:47:00
You can ride a bicycle with your baby using a carrier. Don't you see it often? But "cuddle bicycle" is very dangerous. It's a violation in the first place. I've been trying to find out what I should do to drive safely. There is no way to safely ride a child under the age of one on a bicycle. But what should we do when raising children? Why don't we think about it together? (Osaka Broadcasting Station reporter Fumi Nakamoto)

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Chief Cabinet Secretary Appeals to Mayor of Hiroshima: “U.S. Nuclear Deterrence is Essential and Functioning”

2023-08-08 13:39:00
At the Peace Memorial Ceremony held in Hiroshima City, Mayor Matsui said, "Nuclear deterrence theory is broken." He acknowledged that the US nuclear deterrent is essential and functioning.

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Missile attack in eastern Ukraine damages apartment complexes, 8 dead

2023-08-08 12:55:00
The Ukrainian government has stepped up its accusations that Russia's missile strikes have damaged apartment buildings in the eastern Donetsk region and killed eight people so far. Under these circumstances, the United States has announced that it is ready to ship main battle tanks to Ukraine, and emphasized that it will be delivered by autumn.

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“Chinese Military Hackers Infiltrated Japan’s Defense Network Three Years Ago,” US Newspaper

2023-08-08 12:55:00
The Washington Post, a leading American newspaper, reports that the US government became aware that hackers from the Chinese military had infiltrated a network that handles classified information for Japan's defense three years ago, and reported it to the Japanese side. I was.

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Liberal Democrats Deputy Governor Aso, "Resolved to Fight" as a Deterrence in Regions, Lecture in Taiwan

2023-08-08 12:32:00
Vice President Aso of the Liberal Democratic Party gave a speech in Taiwan, where he was visiting, and said that while China is increasing military pressure, the importance of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait is becoming a common understanding around the world. , emphasized that the United States and other countries' "readiness to fight" will serve as a deterrent in the region.

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Pension information for public employees My number Confirmed 118 cases of incorrect linking

2023-08-08 11:52:00
In the government's comprehensive inspection following troubles related to My Number cards, it was found that 118 cases of errors in linking My Numbers and pension information were confirmed in associations that operate pensions for local government employees and national government employees. .

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Chiba Prefecture Gives Administrative Guidance to Nippon Steel Corp. for Company Countermeasures for Cyanide Detection Problem

2023-08-08 11:50:00
In response to the repeated detection of cyanide, a poisonous substance exceeding the standard, at Nippon Steel's steelworks in Chiba Prefecture, the prefecture summarized the evaluation of the countermeasures presented by the company, saying, "The idea is to keep harmful substances out as much as possible. administrative guidance was given.

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June household survey real consumption down 4.2% year-on-year, down 4 months in a row

2023-08-08 11:08:00
The amount spent on consumption in the household survey in June this year decreased by 4.2% from the same month last year, marking the fourth consecutive month of decline.

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Typhoon No. 7 has occurred. It may approach the Ogasawara Islands with strong force in the future.

2023-08-08 10:32:00
On the morning of the 8th, Typhoon No. 7 formed in the sea south of Japan. A strong typhoon is likely to approach the Ogasawara Islands in the future, so it is necessary to pay attention to future typhoon information.

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Kagoshima Makurazaki evacuation order for 10,467 households throughout the city

2023-08-08 10:21:00
Makurazaki City in Kagoshima Prefecture issued evacuation orders to 19,451 people in 10,467 households throughout the city at 8:30 am on the 8th. This information is level 4 out of 5 warning levels, calling for everyone to evacuate from dangerous places.

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Real wages in June decreased by 1.6% year-on-year, negative for 15 consecutive months

2023-08-08 08:48:00
Prices continued to rise, and the real wage per worker in June decreased by 1.6% compared to the same month last year, marking the 15th consecutive month of negative growth.

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Typhoon No. 6 Southern Kyushu Amami may have a linear rain zone Early preparation

2023-08-08 07:01:00
Typhoon No. 6 is moving north over the sea east of Amami City in Kagoshima Prefecture. In the future, it is expected to move north over the sea to the west of Kyushu, and there is a risk that a "linear rain belt" will occur in southern Kyushu and the Amami region, where cumulonimbus clouds will develop one after another on the night of the 9th. Around Thursday the 10th, the Pacific side of western Japan and eastern Japan may experience record-breaking heavy rains that far exceed a month's worth in a normal year, so please prepare early.

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“Russian amphibious ship attacked as a result of violating prior warning”

2023-08-08 06:52:00
The Ukrainian navy said a Russian amphibious ship was reportedly attacked by Ukrainian drones in violation of Ukrainian warnings to ships heading to Russian and other ports in the Black Sea. Did.

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Sapporo parking lot 11 workers transported Carbon monoxide poisoning or life-threatening

2023-08-08 06:19:00
In the early hours of the 8th, 11 workers who were replacing the walls at an underground parking lot near JR Sapporo Station complained of poor physical condition and were transported to a hospital. All of them were conscious and their injuries were not life-threatening. Police and fire departments suspected carbon monoxide poisoning because a generator was being used at the scene, and are investigating the situation at the time. .

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Expected temperature rise today 38 degrees forecast in Niigata Prefecture Beware of heat stroke

2023-08-08 05:57:00
The temperature will continue to rise in a wide area on the 8th, and a dangerous heat of 38 degrees is expected in Niigata Prefecture. Please continue to be vigilant against heatstroke, such as using air conditioning appropriately even indoors.

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About 1000 new cases of other people's information on Myna Card health insurance card Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare

2023-08-08 05:11:00
The government's comprehensive inspection following the troubles over My Number cards found that there were about 1,000 new cases where information about other people was registered in the insurance card integrated with the card. The government plans to publish an interim report on the 8th, and the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare is conducting further scrutiny.

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Nihon University American Football Club member arrested Kanto Student Federation "Disciplinary Committee" set up to investigate

2023-08-08 04:29:00
In response to the incident in which a male member of the Nihon University American Football Club was arrested for hiding cannabis and stimulants, the Kanto Student American Football Federation held an extraordinary board meeting on the night of the 7th to discuss penalties. We decided to set up a committee to investigate the facts.

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Information linked to My Number Disability Certificate Approx. 20% Inappropriate work

2023-08-08 01:00:00
In response to a series of cases in which information on another person's disability certificate was mistakenly linked to my number, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare confirmed with local governments such as prefectures nationwide that are responsible for paperwork related to disability certificates. It turned out that 20% did not perform stringing work in an appropriate manner. In addition, in some cases, simple work mistakes by the person in charge were confirmed, and the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has established a policy of conducting a comprehensive inspection of all local governments by the fall, in principle, regarding the linking of information in the disability certificate.

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