Thousands gather on the streets demanding justice for Chris Kaba
Thousands gather on the streets demanding justice for Chris Kaba
Thousands gather on the streets demanding justice for Chris Kaba
Japanese markets were reeling on Friday, with the Nikkei heading for its biggest weekly drop since October, bonds battered and the yen surging toward its largest weekly gain for five months as investors rushed out of bets on Japanese rates staying low. Beyond Japan MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares ex Japan rose 0.5% and Treasuries sold slightly. Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda told parliament on Thursday the central bank faces an "even more challenging" year ahead before discussing options for exiting its ultra-easy settings, which traders took as a sign of change in the offing.
The Japanese man who made headlines throughout the year for chronicling his journey as a “dog” has apparently flunked an agility course. What happened: The man, known to his followers as Toco, posted a series of photos on Instagram this week showing what appeared to be moments of failure in a Crufts-style agility course. About Toco: Toco rose to fame in 2022 after commissioning Zeppet, a Japanese model and sculpture company, to create a hyperrealistic rough collie costume for 2 million yen (around $16,000 at the time).
Japan's 10-year government bond yield jumped to a three-week high on Friday amid growing speculation that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) would end its ultra-low interest rate policy soon. BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Thursday the central bank anticipates an "even more challenging" situation in the year-end and the beginning of next year. "Ueda said there is a challenge at the end of the year, which drove a speculation that the BOJ may end its negative rate policy at its meeting later in the month," said Katsutoshi Inadome, senior strategist at Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset Management.
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Palms were sweaty, knees were wobbly and there were countless cans of non-perishables, some very likely destined for mom’s spaghetti pot. Winnipeg students of all ages faced off against peers and professional athletes Thursday, as they competed in an annual Rock, Paper, Scissors tournament for charity in the St. James-Assiniboia School Division. Grade 6 student Ben Cherwinski took the top prize. The 11-year-old, who attends Lincoln Middle School, defeated more than 50 opponents, including Winnip
Japanese markets were reeling on Friday, with the Nikkei heading for its biggest weekly drop since October, bonds battered and the yen surging toward its largest weekly gain for five months as investors rushed out of bets on Japanese rates staying low. Beyond Japan MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares ex Japan rose 0.5% and Treasuries sold slightly. Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda told parliament on Thursday the central bank faces an "even more challenging" year ahead before discussing options for exiting its ultra-easy settings, which traders took as a sign of change in the offing.
As the Orediggers (13-0) barreled through the NCAA Division II playoffs to their third straight national semifinal, Levi Johnson was named the winner of the 2023 Gene Upshaw Lineman of the Year award.
MONTREAL — Quinton Byfield scored twice, Cam Talbot earned a shut out and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-0 Thursday at Bell Centre to set an NHL record for longest road winning streak to start a season. The Kings (16-4-3) improved to 11-0-0 away from home. The record for most consecutive road wins at any point of a season is 12. Byfield, who also had an assist, continued his breakout season after a slow start to his career. The 2020 second-overall pick is up to eight goals a
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BOSTON (AP) — Devon Levi made 30 saves and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Boston Bruins 3-1 on Thursday night to snap a four-game losing streak. JJ Peterka, Tage Thompson and Victor Olofsson scored for Buffalo, which beat the Atlantic Division-leading Bruins for the first time in nearly a calendar year. The Bruins had won three straight against Buffalo. Brad Marchand scored for Boston, which had its four-game winning streak halted. Marchand also recorded the 1,000th penalty of his career. Linus Ull
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OTTAWA — Joseph Woll made 29 saves before exiting midway through the third period and the Toronto Maple Leafs held on to defeat the Ottawa Senators 4-3 Thursday night. Woll had been stellar, but was visibly hurt after saving a shot from Drake Batherson. Toronto led 3-2 at the time, but a William Nylander goal with 6:57 remaining provided enough support for Toronto (13-6-4) to earn the victory. Mitch Marner, David Kampf and Calle Jarnkrok also scored for the Leafs, while Martin Jones stopped 9-of