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Meta AI chief sees opportunity in models giving health advice

Meta's Chief AI Officer Alexandr Wang said the company’s future artificial intelligence models will differentiate themselves from competitors through their consumer health capabilities.

How Trump’s ceasefires are failing to stop Middle East violence

The continued violence prompted U.S. President Donald Trump to comment that ceasefires in the Middle East were "shooting in a more moderate manner" rather than a halt in fighting.

Cancer Institute Updates Alcohol Guidance From Moderation to Avoidance

Japan's national cancer body now advises avoiding alcohol, citing evidence that even small amounts raise cancer risk, and lowers the BMI cap for men to 25. The post Cancer Institute Updates Alcohol Guidance From Moderation to Avoidance first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

Haiku in English: June 5, 2026

dead end alley --a creeper climbstowards the sky--Zoran Doderovic (Novi Sad, Serbia)Selected by Dhugal J. Lindsay

Why Amazon has struggled to crack India

India, fast-growing and democratic, was supposed to be the ultimate proof that the Amazon model would succeed outside the U.S. and a handful of smaller industrialized countries.

Air radiation levels down to national average in about 70% of Fukushima

Decreases have been notable at building lots and agricultural sites, but moderate in forests, where decontamination is difficult.

Aryna Sabalenka left wanting to ’quit tennis’ after shocking French Open collapse

All of Sabalenka's Grand Slam wins have come on hard courts, and she said she needed to crack the ​code ​on clay and grass.

Japan’s births hit new low, but drop less severe than previous years

The 2.2% decrease in the number of births recorded in Japan was a relatively modest drop compared to the year-on-year 5% decline seen over the past several years.

Japan gov't, banks given access to latest Anthropic AI model for security

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's government and some banks have been given access to U.S. startup Anthropic's new Claude Mythos artificial intelligence model

Scientists find yeast in ancient Iceman’s guts — and make bread

An analysis of his microbiome revealed a particular kind of a gut bacteria that is almost non-existent among modern humans.

Microsoft unveils its first AI reasoning model ahead of OpenAI IPO

Resona sets up team to address artificial intelligence security risks

With U.S. startup Anthropic's Claude Mythos AI model in mind, the team will focus on gathering information and developing measures to enhance security systems.

Moderna and other groups get $60 million to develop Ebola vaccine

Richard Hatchett, head of CEPI, said that it was possible to get Ebola Bundibugyo (BDBV) vaccines ready for trials within a couple of months.

Five-Level System Simplifies Disaster Information Sharing in Japan

Stay put? Get ready to go? A color-coded system with five levels makes clear what action to take in case of weather-related disasters in Japan, including when to evacuate.

Rush to buy air conditioners in Japan before pricier models hit next April

The new models are expected to be pricier to meet the updated energy standards set to kick in next April, with some manufacturers already phasing out their older models.

Most approve of Japan's post-divorce joint custody, but concerns remain: Mainichi poll

TOKYO -- A revised Civil Code allowing joint custody by both parents after divorce took effect in Japan in April. The country sees about 180,000 divor

Living in Japan -- an exchange student's view: Walking forward without a map (Pt. 15)

I first visited Japan in 2020, just before the COVID-19 pandemic began. One evening in Odaiba, I rode the Ferris wheel at Palette Town. (It was taken

US Postal Service issues stamp featuring origami crane to convey message of peace

WASHINGTON (Mainichi) -- The United States Postal Service (USPS) on May 27 began issuing an "International Peace Stamp" modeled on Japan's origami cra

Toyota to halt development of next-gen EV model under Lexus brand

NAGOYA (Kyodo) -- Toyota Motor Corp. has decided to halt development of a next-generation electric vehicle model under its luxury Lexus brand, sources

Tokyo, Manila Deepen Defense Ties Amid China's Maritime Push

As Manila races to modernize against maritime pressure, Japan's push to export vessels and missiles could test its defense industry. The post Tokyo, Manila Deepen Defense Ties Amid China's Maritime Push first appeared on JAPAN Forward.