Main news(2024/09/28)
One year after the ban on stealth marketing, 70% of influencers report a decrease in posting requests
2024-09-28 21:50:00
It has been almost a year since "stealth marketing," which hides the fact that it is an advertisement, was restricted. A survey conducted by a private company revealed that 70% of influencers felt that the number of requests to post so-called stealth marketing posts had decreased. However, 20% of influencers still responded that they had been requested to post by companies, etc., and the issue of how to eliminate this throughout the industry is an issue.
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Giants win the Central League for the 39th time, first time in 4 years, professional baseball
2024-09-28 21:23:00
The Giants, who had a magic number of 1 to win the Central League of professional baseball, defeated Hiroshima 8-1 on the night of the 28th, clinching their 39th league championship and first in four years.
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Ishikawa: One week after record-breaking rains, what mental care is needed? [Expert commentary]
2024-09-28 21:06:00
The heavy rain damage occurred as people were trying to rebuild their lives after the earthquake in January this year. Some people are in a difficult situation that could be described as a double disaster. Professor Masaharu Maeda of Fukushima Medical University, who has been working on mental care issues in areas affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake, emphasizes the need for active support, saying, "The stress is several times stronger than in the first disaster."
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Komeito's new leader, Ishii, formally appointed, demonstrates determination to tackle political reform
2024-09-28 19:09:00
The Komeito Party held a party convention and appointed Keiichi Ishii, who had previously served as Secretary-General, as the successor to Representative Yamaguchi. Ishii expressed his determination to tackle political reform in the wake of the LDP's political and financial problems and to take the lead in winning the next House of Representatives election.
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Cabinet reshuffle: Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi to continue in post as new LDP president Ishiba solidifies his intention
2024-09-28 18:25:00
The new LDP President, Shintaro Ishiba, has decided to keep Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi, who ran against him in the recent presidential election, in his position in the new cabinet that will be inaugurated on the 1st of next month.
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New LDP President Ishiba decides to appoint Moriyama as Secretary-General
2024-09-28 18:06:00
The new LDP president, Shintaro Ishiba, has decided to appoint General Affairs Chairman Moriyama Hiroshi as the new secretary-general in the party's executive personnel changes.
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Israeli army announces Hezbollah leader Nasrallah killed
2024-09-28 17:20:00
On the 28th, the Israeli military announced that it had killed Nasrallah, the supreme leader of the Shiite Islamic organization Hezbollah in neighboring Lebanon. The Israeli military announced on the 27th that it had carried out an airstrike on the Hezbollah headquarters in the suburbs of Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, the day before, and Israeli media reported that this airstrike was aimed at Nasrallah. Meanwhile, Hezbollah has not disclosed Nasrallah's whereabouts.
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The number of teachers in short supply has increased by 1.3 times as of September compared to the beginning of the fiscal year.
2024-09-28 16:44:00
The reality of the teacher shortage has become even more serious. According to an NHK interview, the number of teachers in elementary, junior high and high schools across the country has increased by 1.3 times compared to the beginning of the fiscal year.
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Shohei Ohtani's "50-50" home run ball up for auction; lawsuit over ball
2024-09-28 16:07:00
The home run ball used by Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers to achieve the "50-50" feat of hitting 50 home runs and stealing 50 bases in a season, the first in major league history, was put up for auction on the 27th. There is also a lawsuit surrounding this ball, and it is attracting a lot of attention.
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Yu Darvish's seventh win of the season, tying him for the all-time leader in wins in Japan and the U.S. with 203.
2024-09-28 15:00:00
Yu Darvish, pitcher for the Padres in Major League Baseball, started against the Diamondbacks on the 27th, giving up three runs in the middle of the sixth inning and earning his seventh win of the season. Darvish now has 203 wins in Japan and the US, tying Hiroki Kuroda for the all-time record.
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Harris visits Mexican border for first time since nomination: "If elected, we will tighten controls"
2024-09-28 14:53:00
Ahead of the US presidential election in November, Vice President Harris visited the border with Mexico for the first time since being nominated as the Democratic Party's candidate, and, with immigration policy a major issue, she called for stricter border control if elected.
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New LDP President Ishiba decides to appoint Shinjiro Koizumi as election campaign committee chairman
2024-09-28 13:47:00
The new LDP president, Shintaro Ishiba, has decided to appoint Shinjiro Koizumi, who competed in the latest presidential election, as the party's election strategy committee chairman.
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Ishikawa Wajima: 1 new death confirmed; death toll from heavy rains in Noto region rises to 12
2024-09-28 13:26:00
According to the police, on the afternoon of the 28th, another person was found on the beach in Monzen-cho, Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, and his death was confirmed. The police are currently investigating the details. According to the police and others, the number of deaths confirmed in the Noto region due to the recent heavy rains has now risen to 12.
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Ishikawa Noto Town: One more person found at search site for damage from heavy rain
2024-09-28 13:09:00
According to the police, one more person was found at the search site in Kitakawachi, Noto Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, on the morning of the 28th. The police are currently investigating the details.
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Trump: "If I win the election, I'll ask the Department of Justice to prosecute Google"
2024-09-28 13:03:00
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has indicated that if he wins the presidential election, he would ask the Department of Justice to prosecute Google, the tech giant, for displaying only negative information about him on its Internet search service.
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Typhoon No. 18 has formed. Typhoon No. 17 is likely to approach the Kanto region and other areas early next week.
2024-09-28 12:35:00
On the morning of the 28th, Typhoon Hagibis formed east of the Philippines. The typhoon is bringing with it violent winds and is likely to approach the Sakishima Islands of Okinawa Prefecture in the middle of next week, so please pay close attention to future information.
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Ishikawa: One week after record rains, search continues for missing people in Wajima and other areas
2024-09-28 12:04:00
It has been one week since record-breaking rains caused river flooding and landslides in Ishikawa Prefecture on the 28th. In Wajima City and other areas, the search for people who cannot be contacted and whose safety is unknown continues on the 28th.
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New LDP President Ishiba begins consideration of party executive and cabinet appointments. What's happening today?
2024-09-28 12:03:00
The new LDP president, Shintaro Ishiba, who was elected on the 27th, has begun considering personnel changes for party officials and cabinet ministers, and hopes to solidify the framework of the administration, such as the party's secretary-general and chief cabinet secretary, as soon as possible in preparation for the launch of the new executive body on the 30th and the formation of a new cabinet on October 1st.
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Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani succeeds in stealing 57 bases, breaking the record for most stolen bases by a Japanese player
2024-09-28 09:55:00
Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers in Major League Baseball successfully stole his 57th base of the season in a game against the Rockies on the 27th, breaking the record for most stolen bases by a Japanese player in a season set by Ichiro in 2001 when he was with the Mariners, 23 years ago. Ohtani, who started as the leadoff hitter and designated hitter, reached base with a timely hit to right field in his second at-bat with one out and runners on first and second in the second inning with the Dodgers leading 3-1. He then reached second base during the at-bat of batting second batter Betts, successfully stealing for the first time in two games, bringing his total number of stolen bases this season to 57.
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Izu Islands: Extremely heavy rain expected tomorrow; watch out for landslides
2024-09-28 07:29:00
Due to the influence of a front and a low pressure system, the Izu Islands are at risk of very heavy rain through the 29th, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is urging people to be careful of flooding and landslides in low-lying areas.
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Ishikawa Noto region: "Sediment accumulates in rivers, high flood risk" says expert
2024-09-28 06:37:00
It has been one week since record-breaking rains hit the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture on the 28th. Experts point out that the risk of flooding is increasing as sediment accumulates in rivers, and that the earthquake on New Year's Day has made landslides more likely to occur, so caution is needed.
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Israeli military airstrikes Hezbollah headquarters; reports say target was leader
2024-09-28 05:57:00
On the 27th, the Israeli military announced that it had carried out an airstrike on what it said was the headquarters of the Shiite Islamic organization Hezbollah in the suburbs of Beirut, the capital of neighboring Lebanon. Israeli media and others have reported that the airstrike was aimed at Hezbollah's supreme leader, Sheikh Nasrallah, but they say they do not know the details.
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Israeli Prime Minister fails to show support for ceasefire during UN speech, walks out in protest
2024-09-28 05:53:00
As attacks between the Israeli military and the Shiite organization Hezbollah in neighboring Lebanon continue, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu addressed the UN General Assembly, saying, "We have the right to eliminate the threat, and we are doing so," showing no intention of complying with the ceasefire calls from other countries. Meanwhile, representatives from each country in attendance walked out one after another in protest against Israel.
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Giants to win first league championship in four years today against Hiroshima with magic number "1"
2024-09-28 05:41:00
On the night of the 27th, the professional baseball team, the Giants, won a game against the Chunichi Dragons at the Tokyo Dome. As the second-placed Hanshin Tigers lost, the magic number for the championship is now "1", putting them in a strong position to win their first league championship in four years. If they win or draw their game against the fourth-placed Hiroshima Tigers on the night of the 28th, they will be crowned the league champions for the first time in four years, regardless of the Hanshin Tigers' results.
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Ishikawa: One week since record-breaking rains; earthquake and heavy rains: support for the "double disaster" is a challenge
2024-09-28 05:36:00
On the 28th, it will be one week since record-breaking rains hit Ishikawa Prefecture, causing river flooding and landslides. While searches are still ongoing for people who cannot be contacted, the issue is how to provide thorough support to those who were affected by the earthquake in January this year, and who are now facing a severe situation that is being called "double disaster" as they try to rebuild their lives after being hit by the heavy rains.
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LDP's new president, Ishiba, begins personnel review, coordinating presidential candidates for key positions
2024-09-28 05:33:00
After a runoff vote in the LDP presidential election, former Secretary-General Ishiba was selected as the new president. Ishiba has begun considering personnel changes for party officials, such as Secretary-General, and cabinet members, and is coordinating to appoint lawmakers who competed in the presidential election to key positions in the government and party.
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Russian Foreign Minister: "North Korea's 'denuclearization' is meaningless"
2024-09-28 05:11:00
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov said that the United States, together with its allies South Korea and Japan, poses an extremely serious threat to the security of East Asia, and added that "the term 'denuclearization' of North Korea no longer has any meaning," expressing understanding for North Korea's nuclear and missile development.
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British actress Maggie Smith, who played Professor McGonagall in "Harry Potter", has passed away
2024-09-28 05:09:00
Maggie Smith, a leading British actress who gained popularity for her role as Harry's teacher in the Harry Potter film series, has passed away at the age of 89.
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