The decision to scrap the venture underscores the strain on legacy automakers due to high costs and fluctuating demand.
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Honda and Sony drop joint EV development project
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Kaori Sakamoto takes lead at worlds with emotional performance
Mone Chiba, who was fourth at the Olympics, scored 78.45 for second, while American Amber Glenn heads into Friday's free skate in third with 72.65 points.
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Kaori Sakamoto takes lead at worlds with emotional performance
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Does yakuza gang boss's passing spell end of organized crime syndicates?
"The era of the yakuza has ended!" screams the headline in Shukan Gendai (March 30). Can this claim be taken at face value? Well, it carries the byline…
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Does yakuza gang boss's passing spell end of organized crime syndicates?
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Meta and Google found liable in first social media addiction trial
The landmark decision could signal hefty risks for the companies as they fight thousands of similar claims.
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Meta and Google found liable in first social media addiction trial
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Gulf airspace closures leave Asia-to-Europe travelers stranded and bleeding cash
About 90,000 passengers a day typically transit through Gulf airport hubs on Emirates, Qatar and Etihad.
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Gulf airspace closures leave Asia-to-Europe travelers stranded and bleeding cash
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Asia braces for worst-case energy scenarios as Iran war drags on
In the weeks since the Middle East conflict began, nations have shifted into emergency footing, highlighting the Strait of Hormuz's importance to global energy flows.
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Asia braces for worst-case energy scenarios as Iran war drags on
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Kaori Sakamoto takes lead as she chases a fourth and last figure skating world title
It's time to say goodbye for Kaori Sakamoto, and she's aiming to go out on a high with the world figure skating title.
Sakamoto's short-program music, “Time to…
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Kaori Sakamoto takes lead as she chases a fourth and last figure skating world title
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NBA players, coaches seem excited about expansion possibilities
Erik Spoelstra is from Portland. He grew up as a Trail Blazers fan, which means he absolutely could never bring himself to root for the Seattle SuperSonics.
But…
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NBA players, coaches seem excited about expansion possibilities
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Jury finds Instagram and YouTube liable in landmark social media addiction trial
Meta and YouTube must pay millions in damages to a 20-year-old woman after a jury decided the social media giant and video streamer designed their platforms to hook…
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Jury finds Instagram and YouTube liable in landmark social media addiction trial
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Jury finds Instagram and YouTube liable in landmark social media addiction trial
Meta and YouTube must pay millions in damages to a 20-year-old woman after a jury decided the social media giant and video streamer designed their platforms to hook…
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Jury finds Instagram and YouTube liable in landmark social media addiction trial
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Oldest dog DNA suggests 16,000 years of human companionship
The discovery of the oldest ever dog DNA suggests they have been our best friends for nearly 16,000 years -- 5,000 years earlier than had previously been thought,…
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Oldest dog DNA suggests 16,000 years of human companionship
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Ex-Google chief Matt Brittin made new BBC director-general
The BBC named a former Google executive with no television or journalism experience as its next director-general Wednesday.
The long-expected appointment of Matt Brittin to the high-profile role…
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Ex-Google chief Matt Brittin made new BBC director-general
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Fighting resumes between Pakistan and Afghanistan after temporary ceasefire ends, killing 2
Renewed fighting erupted along the border between Afghanistan and Pakistan on Wednesday after a temporary ceasefire expired, killing at least two civilians and wounding others in eastern Afghanistan,…
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Fighting resumes between Pakistan and Afghanistan after temporary ceasefire ends, killing 2
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Zimbabwe says 15 of its citizens killed after fraudulent recruitment into Russia-Ukraine war
Zimbabwe on Wednesday said that 15 of its citizens have been killed after being recruited into the war between Russia and Ukraine, as authorities warn of fraudulent schemes…
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Zimbabwe says 15 of its citizens killed after fraudulent recruitment into Russia-Ukraine war
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Zimbabwe says 15 of its citizens killed after fraudulent recruitment into Russia-Ukraine war
Zimbabwe on Wednesday said that 15 of its citizens have been killed after being recruited into the war between Russia and Ukraine, as authorities warn of fraudulent schemes…
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Zimbabwe says 15 of its citizens killed after fraudulent recruitment into Russia-Ukraine war
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TSA boss warns of airport shutdowns, but no deal yet on day 40 of Homeland Security funding fight
The Transportation Security Administration may have to shut down operations at some airports as travelers are experiencing record waiting times, the agency's acting head said Wednesday, as the…
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TSA boss warns of airport shutdowns, but no deal yet on day 40 of Homeland Security funding fight
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Don't drop me
Yuna Nagaoka and Sumitada Moriguchi from Japan perform during the pairs short program at the Figure Skating World Championships in Prague, Czech Republic, on Wednesday.
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Don't drop me
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Kim welcomes fellow Putin ally Lukashenko with fanfare
Lukashenko allowed Belarus to be used as a launchpad for Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
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Kim welcomes fellow Putin ally Lukashenko with fanfare
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Kim welcomes fellow Putin ally Lukashenko with fanfare
Lukashenko allowed Belarus to be used as a launchpad for Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
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Kim welcomes fellow Putin ally Lukashenko with fanfare
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Government wants small firms to enhance business literacy
The outline emphasizes that quality control and management planning capabilities should be enhanced.
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Government wants small firms to enhance business literacy
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Japan to consider SDF minesweepers for Hormuz depending on situation
Whether to dispatch SDF minesweepers "has to be decided depending on the situation at that time and based on law," Takaichi said.
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Japan to consider SDF minesweepers for Hormuz depending on situation
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Sogo & Seibu to close Shibuya store in September
The company failed to reach an agreement on a contract extension with the rights holder for the land and buildings housing the store over the redevelopment of the site.
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Sogo & Seibu to close Shibuya store in September
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Kirishima clinches return to ōzeki rank
Hampered by a neck injury, Kirishima was demoted after competing in the ōzeki rank for six tournaments from the July tournament in 2023.
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Kirishima clinches return to ōzeki rank
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Takaichi asks IEA chief to prepare additional 'coordinated release' of oil
The head of the International Energy Agency has said he is "ready to move forward" with an additional release of oil reserves "if and when necessary."
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Takaichi asks IEA chief to prepare additional 'coordinated release' of oil