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Dec 21 2025WEATHER

Southern California Braces for a Wet and Windy Christmas

Southern California is in for a stormy Christmas week. A powerful weather system, known as the Pineapple Express, is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds. This could lead to mudslides, fallen trees, and flooding in homes and on freeways. The worst of the storm is expected from Tuesday to T

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Dec 21 2025SPORTS

Southern's New Offensive Coordinator: A Fresh Start with Ken Merchant

Southern University is making waves with a new addition to their coaching staff. Marshall Faulk, the head coach, is bringing in Ken Merchant to lead the offense. This move comes after a recent board meeting where Faulk mentioned Kyle Caskey from UL would be the offensive coordinator. But plans chang

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Dec 20 2025POLITICS

Japan and Central Asia Join Forces for a Brighter Future

Japan and five Central Asian countries came together for their first-ever summit. This meeting was a big deal. It happened in Tokyo and lasted two days. The countries involved were Japan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan. They all agreed on some important things. The

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Dec 20 2025FINANCE

Japan's Finance Minister Speaks Out on Currency Chaos

Japan's finance chief, Satsuki Katayama, has raised concerns about the yen's wild ride in the currency markets. She warned that Japan might step in if things get too crazy. This comes after the yen took a nosedive, even though the Bank of Japan had just raised interest rates. Katayama was talking t

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Dec 19 2025BUSINESS

Big Move: Japan's MUFG Invests Big in India's Shriram Finance

Japan's financial giant MUFG is making a bold play in India. They're buying a 20% piece of Shriram Finance for a whopping $4. 4 billion. This isn't just any deal—it's the biggest cross-border investment in India's financial scene yet. Why India? Well, Japan's banks have been looking abroad for grow

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Dec 17 2025FINANCE

Japan's Trade Surge: A Closer Look at the Numbers

Japan's trade numbers are looking up. After a few tough months, exports are on the rise again. The U. S. and Europe are buying more Japanese goods. This is big news because trade tensions have been high lately. The U. S. is a key player here. Exports to the U. S. are growing again. This is the firs

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Dec 16 2025POLITICS

Pandas Pack Up: Japan Says Goodbye to Its Beloved Bears

Japan is about to say goodbye to its last pandas, Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei. These twin pandas have been a big hit at Tokyo's Ueno Zoo. But they are going back to China soon. Their last day for public viewing is January 25th. After that, Japan won't have any pandas for the first time in over 50 years.

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Dec 16 2025FINANCE

Japan's Move to Create a Yen-Based Digital Currency

Japan is stepping into the digital currency arena with a new yen-denominated stablecoin. This isn't just any digital currency; it's designed for big players in the financial world. Startale Group and SBI Holdings have teamed up to make this happen. The plan is to create a stablecoin that's fully re

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Dec 15 2025EDUCATION

School Days Shortened: A New Plan for Southern Boone County

Southern Boone County R-I School District is considering a big change. They might switch to a four-day school week. This could start in the 2026-27 school year. On the days they do go to school, classes would run longer. School would start at 7:50 a. m. and end at 3:25 p. m. from Tuesday to Friday.

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Dec 15 2025BUSINESS

Japan's Economy: A Glimpse of Hope Amid Challenges

Japan's economic outlook is looking brighter, with big manufacturers feeling more confident than they have in years. This positive shift is notable because it comes despite ongoing trade tensions with the U. S. The latest survey, which tracks business sentiment, shows that manufacturers are feeling

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