Tokyo offers 'experience packages' as gifts to curb tax outflow
Tokyo's 23 wards are diversifying their offerings under the hometown tax donation program, with a shift toward "hands-on experience" gifts that showcase local attractions.
Tokyo's 23 wards are diversifying their offerings under the hometown tax donation program, with a shift toward "hands-on experience" gifts that showcase local attractions.
Across the United States, the Catholic church is undergoing an immense shift. Generations of Catholics are increasingly embracing religious conservatives who believe the church has been twisted by change. The shift is molded by plummeting church attendance, increasingly traditional priests and growing numbers of young Catholics searching for more orthodoxy. It has reshaped parishes across the country, leaving them sometimes at odds with Pope Francis and much of the Catholic world.
Tensions on U.S. campuses enter a new phase as a Jewish student files a proposed class action lawsuit alleging students were displaced from Columbia University because its administration could not guarantee their safety. VOA's Natasha Mozgovaya has the story.
Paul Auster, the celebrated author of nearly three-dozen books — including Winter Journal, Sunset Park, Invisible, The Book of Illusions and The New York Trilogy — screenwriter on Wayne Wang’s Smoke and director of Lulu on the Bridge, has died. His friend, Jacki Lyden, confirmed the news to the New York Times. Auster was 77. Auster’s debut work, a memoir […]
A Listly List - Dubai is not only known for its towering skyscrapers and luxurious lifestyle but also for its vibrant festivals that celebrate the city's diverse culture and heritage. From dazzling fireworks displays to traditional cultural performances, here are some of the festivals in Dubai that you must experience. - Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve (DDCR) Nature Festival, Dubai Jazz Festival, Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF), Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF), Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS)... Читать дальше...
The Angels trailed by three runs early, but rallied to take a two-run lead in the eighth. They still led by one in the ninth, when Carlos Estévez gave up three runs on two homers in a 7-5 loss, his second blown save of the season.
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Max Kepler drove in the go-ahead run for the second game in a row, and the Twins won nine consecutive games for the first time since 2008.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced new funding to help women escape domestic violence and a crackdown on misogynistic online content in reaction to an uptick in homicides committed by current and former male partners that he described as a national crisis. Albanese spoke after meeting with Australian state and territory government leaders in Sydney on Wednesday to discuss how they could coordinate efforts to better protect women. Albanese told reporters: "This is indeed a national... Читать дальше...
Two former Congress MLAs resign rift in Delhi unit intensifies
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The BJP said the foreign leaders will also be given insights into the party's election campaign and will be briefed about its strategies and the overall electoral process.
Johan Rojas hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the ninth inning moments after Nick Castellanos' tying shot, sending the Philadelphia Phillies to a 6-5 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night.
ILOILO CITY, Philippines — Tension erupted in the town of Tobias Fornier in Antique province on Monday when the mayor and vice mayor exchanged blows over who should take charge of the distribution of food packs for victims of the dry spell in the province, the town police has reported. Both Mayor Ernesto Tajanlangit III
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May 1 – Santos, who were relegated to Brazil’s Serie B last season, have reported rising debt of more than 4%, from R$578 million ($111 million) in 2022, to more than R$600 million in 2023.
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After UCLA declared a pro-Palestinian encampment unlawful, a clash between dozens of protesters and counter-protesters led to one person being driven away in an ambulance. The victim's injuries are unclear.
A leading figure in his generation of postmodern American writers, Auster wrote more than 20 novels, including City of Glass, Sunset Park, 4 3 2 1 and The Brooklyn Follies.
The start of the Arizona Diamondbacks game against the Los Angeles Dodgers was delayed due to a bee colony swarming behind home plate, forcing seats in a few sections to be evacuated.
A leading figure in his generation of postmodern American writers, Auster wrote more than 20 novels, including City of Glass, Sunset Park, 4 3 2 1 and The Brooklyn Follies.
Mat Sadler is looking forward to welcoming back Walsall duo Oisin McEntee and Jack Earing next season.