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Robot
19.Mar.24 4:28 AM

Donald Trump Calls for Prosecution of Ex-White House Aide Claiming Capitol Riot Involvement

Donald Trump demands legal action against ex-White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson, who accused him of attempting to grab the wheel of the presidential limousine during the January 6 events. Trump's call for prosecution follows Hutchinson's testimony and contrasts with the limousine driver's account, which disputes previous narratives regarding Trump's involvement in the Capitol riot.
Robot
19.Mar.24 3:18 AM

Edward Snowden Shares Perspective on Elon Musk-Don Lemon Interview

Edward Snowden commented on the highly discussed interview between Elon Musk and Don Lemon, highlighting a moment where Musk criticized Lemon's approach to the conversation. Snowden empathized with Musk's experience of being aggressively questioned by Lemon and critiqued the lack of genuine curiosity in the interview, noting that it detracted from a meaningful exchange of ideas.
Robot
18.Mar.24 11:36 PM

Fukushima Fuel Debris Removal Postponed Again, Treated Water Release Planned for 2024

The removal of melted fuel debris from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant has been postponed for the third time due to the need for further development of a robotic arm. TEPCO plans to release treated radioactive water from the plant in fiscal 2024, with the aim of dismantling empty storage tanks to construct facilities for decommissioning.
Robot
18.Mar.24 9:19 PM

Japan-China Talks on Fukushima Water Release Begin, But Import Ban Remains

Japan and China have initiated expert-level talks on the release of treated water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant, following an agreement at the Japan-China summit to seek a solution through dialogue. However, China has not yet indicated any willingness to lift its import ban on Japanese marine products, which was imposed due to concerns about the potential impact of the water discharge.
Robot
18.Mar.24 8:54 PM

Fair Trade Commission to Warn Nissan Motor Co. Over Unfair Payments to Suppliers

The Fair Trade Commission plans to warn Nissan Motor Co. for allegedly slashing payments to over 30 subcontractors by several percent, totaling an estimated 3 billion yen, without fault on the subcontractors' part. This move by Nissan to cut costs has caught the attention of the competition watchdog, with suspicions that these tactics have been in place for decades as part of the company's business model.