Foreign visitors have been driving Japan’s economy. A stronger yen could reverse that trend

Fifteen States Sue Trump Administration Over Energy Emergency DeclarationFifteen states, led by Democratic attorneys general, have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging the validity of a January 20 executive order declaring a “national energy emergency.” They argue that the declaration, which expedites fossil fuel projects while bypassing environmental reviews, is illegal and harmful to state interests, including clean water and wildlife habitats. The lawsuit seeks to halt expedited permits and asserts that emergency...

A diver has died while working on the recovery of the sunken superyacht Bayesian off the coast of Sicily, which sank in August 2024, resulting in seven fatalities, including billionaire tech tycoon Mike Lynch and his daughter. The diver, employed by SMIT Salvage, was reportedly using faulty oxygen equipment or may have suffered a seizure; investigations are ongoing. The recovery operation, which involves around 70 specialists, began recently, as an inquest into the deaths of...

A Hastings woman, Heather Gregory, lost her home and dog, Tonic, in a fire that occurred while she was away on holiday. She received the distressing news from a neighbor while in Wellington, learning that fire engines were at her residence on Pakowhai Rd, where she had lived for 40 years. Despite the tragedy, she described one of the items found in the ruins as “the miracle piece,” as she copes with the loss of...

Former British Army officer and mercenary Simon Mann, who attempted a coup in Equatorial Guinea in 2004, has died of a heart attack at age 72. Mann, who made his fortune providing security in conflict zones, was arrested alongside over 60 others and sentenced to 34 years for arms charges before being pardoned in 2009. He claimed the CIA foiled the coup, which aimed to overthrow President Teodoro Obiang Nguema, and later expressed regret for...

The Pentagon has mandated military leaders to review and potentially remove library materials related to diversity, anti-racism, and gender issues within two weeks, as part of the Trump administration's initiative to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion content from federal agencies. This order requires identifying materials deemed incompatible with the military's core mission, using specific search terms such as "critical race theory" and "gender identity," and sequestering them for further review. Similar actions have already led...

The 2025 WNBA season is set to begin on May 16, marking an important milestone for the Toronto Tempo franchise, which is one year away from its inaugural season. Currently, the team has established key elements including a president, Teresa Resch, a general manager, Monica Wright Rogers, a nickname, and a logo. However, significant preparations remain to be completed before the Tempo can take to the court for their first game. Full Article