2025-02-04 / 最終更新日 : 2025-02-16 Aki@英語ニュース国際

共和党が首都航空事故でDEIを批判【Republicans Link D.C. Air Crash to DEI】

A passenger jet and a U.S. Army helicopter collided midair near Washington, D.C. Some Republicans suspect that DEI policies promoted by Democrats caused the crash. They claim that lowered standards for air traffic controllers were to blame.

2025-01-28 / 最終更新日 : 2025-01-31 Aki@英語ニュース芸能

フジテレビの不祥事とMeToo運動【Fuji TV Scandal and the #MeToo Movement】

Masahiro Nakai, a popular TV personality, announced his sudden retirement. He faced allegations of misconduct toward a woman, possibly a TV announcer.

2025-01-21 / 最終更新日 : 2025-01-26 Aki@英語ニュース芸能

大学を９月入学にすべきか【Should Universities Switch to September Start?】

In Japan, the school year usually begins in April. However, discussions about switching to September start briefly emerged during COVID-19.

2025-01-07 / 最終更新日 : 2025-01-19 Aki@英語ニュース歴史文化

観光と伝統の共存への取り組み【Efforts to Harmonize Tourism and Tradition】

Japanese festivals struggle to balance tradition with tourism revenue. Kyoto’s Gion Festival introduced premium seating for wealthy visitors. Alcohol service caused backlash from Yasaka Shrine’s chief priest.

2024-12-24 / 最終更新日 : 2025-01-05 Aki@英語ニュース科学技術

ディープフェイクがネット上に拡散【Deepfakes Spread Online】

Deepfakes use AI technology to create highly realistic fake images and videos. Reports show they are often misused in harmful ways around the world. Most of these videos, about 98 percent, are sexual in nature.

2024-12-17 / 最終更新日 : 2024-12-21 Aki@英語ニュース社会

日本がマイナ保険証への移行を推進【Japan Promotes Shift to My Number Health Card】

The government is combining My Number cards with health insurance cards. You must first obtain a My Number card to use this system. Then, you need to register for the health insurance card online or at medical institutions.

2024-12-03 / 最終更新日 : 2024-12-12 Aki@英語ニュース国際

オーストラリアが16歳未満のSNS利用を禁止へ【Australia to ban social media for under 16s】

The Australian Parliament passed a law banning social media for children under 16. The law requires platforms to stop underage users from accessing their services. Parents and children will not face penalties for violations.

2024-11-26 / 最終更新日 : 2024-11-27 Aki@英語ニュース社会

デジタル終活のススメ【Why You Should Consider Digital End-of-Life Planning】

“Digital end-of-life planning” is recommended to avoid trouble for your family after your passing. The National Consumer Affairs Center recommends these steps:

2024-11-19 / 最終更新日 : 2024-12-01 Aki@英語ニュース政治

「103万円の壁」議論へ【Debating the 1.03-Million-Yen Threshold】

The Democratic Party for the People is calling for a review of the income tax threshold. The current annual income tax threshold is set at 1.03 million yen. As a result, some part-time workers reduce their working hours.

2024-11-05 / 最終更新日 : 2024-11-17 Aki@英語ニュース科学技術

AIとのチャット後に自殺【Suicide After Chatting with AI】

A boy in Florida took his own life with a pistol after talking with an AI chatbot. He became emotionally attached to the bot and made numerous exchanges. He gradually withdrew from the real world, isolating himself in his room.

2024-10-29 / 最終更新日 : 2024-11-04 Aki@英語ニュース社会

警察が闇バイトに注意喚起【Police Warn Against Shady Part-Time Jobs】

The police are warning against shady part-time jobs tied to recent Tokyo robberies. These job offers are posted on social media, promising high pay for simple work.

2024-10-22 / 最終更新日 : 2024-10-26 Aki@英語ニューススポーツ

町田ゼルビアがSNS誹謗中傷を刑事告訴【Machida Zelvia Files Criminal Complaint Over Online Abuse】

A J-League team is facing numerous defamatory comments on social media. Some users called the manager and players “gangsters” or “useless junk.” The team recently filed criminal complaints against people who posted abusive comments.

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