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Port Radium: A Canadian Mining Town's Legacy of Radium and Atomic Bombs

The Eldorado Mine in Port Radium, Canada, supplied radium for the atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, causing over 200,000 deaths and leaving a legacy of cancer and environmental contamination in the community, now known as the "Village of Widows.

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Japan Seeks Tariff Exemption from U.S., Raising Trade Tensions

Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya requested that Japan be exempted from the U.S.'s 25 percent steel and aluminum tariffs and raised concerns about auto tariffs during a meeting with U.S. Senator Marco Rubio at the Munich Security Conference, following a February 7th agreement between Japanese ...

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Nissan-Honda Merger Fails, Leaving Automaker Facing Deepening Crisis

Nissan's merger talks with Honda collapsed in early 2025 due to Nissan's refusal to become a subsidiary, leaving the struggling automaker with few options to address its declining sales, missed profit targets, and the need for a massive restructuring plan involving factory closures and 9000 job cuts...

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North American Economic Data and Earnings to Shape Market Volatility

From February 17th to 21st, key economic data will be released for Canada and the U.S., including inflation, housing, and labor market indicators alongside corporate earnings reports, impacting markets significantly.

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China Protests US-Japan Statement on Taiwan

Following a joint US-Japan statement on Taiwan, China lodged strong protests, emphasizing the Taiwan question is its internal affair and warning Japan against interfering. Experts warn of potential consequences for Japan's relationship with China.

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Japanese Finance Ministry Employee Loses Sensitive Data After Drinking

A Japanese Finance Ministry employee lost a bag containing the personal data of 187 people, including a drug smuggling suspect, after a night of heavy drinking, highlighting Japan's problematic work culture and outdated technology.

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Ishiba's Summit Approval High, Rice Price Response Criticized

A Kyodo News survey shows 50.1% of Japanese approved of Prime Minister Ishiba's summit with President Trump, while 81.3% criticized the government's slow response to a 64.5% rice price increase in December 2023, prompting the release of 210,000 tons of rice reserves.

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Tokyo School's Earthquake Preparedness Reflects Japan's Seismic Risk Mitigation

The British School in Tokyo's Azabudai Hills complex, equipped with 30 shock absorbers and extensive emergency supplies, exemplifies Japan's proactive approach to earthquake preparedness, particularly given the 70% probability of a major Tokyo earthquake and 80% probability of a Nankai Trough mega-e...

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Nissan-Honda Merger Fails, Exacerbating Automaker's Financial Crisis

Nissan's merger talks with Honda collapsed after less than two months due to disagreements over Nissan becoming a subsidiary, leaving the struggling automaker facing a deepening financial crisis, including potential job losses and factory closures, while exploring alternative partnerships.

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Japan Releases Rice Reserves to Combat 50% Price Surge

Japan will release 210,000 tonnes of rice reserves to combat a 50% price surge caused by record summer heat, panic buying, and distribution issues, marking the first such intervention due to distribution problems rather than natural disasters. The rice will be sold to cooperatives and wholesalers by...

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Nissan-Honda Merger Talks Collapse Amidst Nissan's Financial Crisis

Nissan and Honda terminated their merger talks, which would have created the world's third-largest carmaker, due to disagreements on business integration structure; Nissan, facing financial struggles and high EV development costs, is now seeking new partnerships.

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Foxconn Explores Nissan Investment Amidst Automaker's Financial Troubles

Faced with financial struggles and a failed merger with Honda, Nissan is exploring a potential collaboration with Foxconn, the Taiwanese electronics giant, focusing on electric vehicle development; this follows Nissan's failed merger attempt with Honda due to disagreements on restructuring and Nissa...

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