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A museum dedicated to the founder of Sanrio Co., the company best known as the creator of the global pop icon Hello Kitty, ...

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U.S. President Donald Trump is considering replacing Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, who is coming under scrutiny due to ...

The Artemis II astronauts have captured our blue planet's brilliant beauty as they zoom ever closer to the moon.

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The Japanese government has decided to require proof of Japanese language proficiency for individuals seeking the visa status ...