Aug 15, 2024 18:19:00

Headline news for August 15, 2024

' Adult Garigari-kun Freshly Picked Grapes ,' which uses only juicy grape juice squeezed within 24 hours of harvesting, will be released on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. The calories are 86 kcal per bottle, and the suggested retail price is 140 yen including tax.

Authentic taste perfect for the lingering heat of summer and the beginning of autumn! | Akagi Nyugyo Co., Ltd.
https://www.akagi.com/news/2024/240815.html

By the way, we published the following article on the same day in the same month in the past.

The true identity of the 'flying alien' that appears in the depths of Peru turns out to be 'illegal miners flying in the sky with jetpacks' - GIGAZINE

Why do you wake up when you get into bed after falling asleep on the sofa? - GIGAZINE

Mexican vanilla farmers are plagued by 'vanilla thieves' - what is the underground economy surrounding Mexican vanilla? - GIGAZINE

A breakthrough to use rain energy to generate electricity will be announced, a 'rain panel' instead of a solar panel will appear - GIGAZINE

Fiber Cable Guy, the man who built his own internet provider to avoid huge fees, expands service to 600 households - GIGAZINE

How was this historic achievement achieved to bring nuclear fusion power generation to fruition? - GIGAZINE

Why are there an equal number of males and females, when the more females there are, the more offspring they can produce? - GIGAZINE

What are the small pockets on jeans for?

Girl who couldn't use Twitter after her smartphone was taken away tweets from her smart refrigerator - GIGAZINE

My iPhone X battery suddenly swelled and bent, causing a dangerous situation, so I requested a repair using the AppleCare+ 'Express Replacement Service' - GIGAZINE

Contact lenses lost 28 years ago found behind eyelid - GIGAZINE

Researchers point out that sticking stickers on laptops is dangerous from a security perspective - GIGAZINE

'Survival abandonment syndrome' occurs only in Sweden, where children suddenly fall asleep one day and cannot wake up - GIGAZINE

14-year-old boy runs for governor, exploits loophole in 200-year-old law - GIGAZINE

Why is it a win-win when Google is paying Apple more than 300 billion yen a year for search, tripling the amount in three years? - GIGAZINE

The words inscribed on the belongings of Japanese soldiers who fought on Guadalcanal stick in my head and won't go away - GIGAZINE

◆ Material (notes and other things)

Hard Off's price tags are so honest that I like them () pic.twitter.com/Q3xHlgEBpZ
— Schaffner (@isumi_syasyo) August 13, 2024

◆Science (science, learning, technology)
Three new mosquito control methods that are currently attracting attention, even for those that are resistant to insecticides | National Geographic Japan website

◆ Society, politics, and economy (incidents, world news, business)

The moment of the blackout

Live camera footage from Itami Airport #poweroutinOsakapic.twitter.com/ AIVE2g5MBk
— Masakyu (@OsakaMasa9) August 14, 2024

The power outage in Osaka city is so widespread it's crazy pic.twitter.com/bpXPk44ytd
— Iinobu (@menopause_69) August 14, 2024

There's a power outage in Osaka. Everything went down.pic.twitter.com/bNFBCYvfhF
— Water lily (@Amatu_Twitch) August 14, 2024

The power outage in Osaka is terrible, and warnings are going off all around. It 's the end of the world.pic.twitter.com/X0tMVZ4miD
— Suzumaru👁 (@MRnirami220) August 14, 2024

There is a power outage at traffic lights and in the streets of Osaka citypic.twitter.com/Aqs4K0vwrt
— Takoromansa Ikeda (@takoromansa) August 14, 2024

The power outage that occurred at around 4:03 a.m. in parts of Osaka City and Moriguchi City in Osaka Prefecture has now been completely restored.
We apologize for any inconvenience or trouble caused.
The cause is currently under investigation, and as soon as it is determined, it will be posted on the power outage information app and website. https://t.co/Yy8NMyyTTI
— Kansai Electric Power Transmission and Distribution Co., Ltd. [Official] (@KANDEN_souhai) August 15, 2024

[Breaking News] Large-scale blackout in Osaka: 245,000 homes temporarily without power, tropical night with temperature of 28.8°C, traffic lights out, 25,000 JR West employees affected | MBS News

Large-scale power outage in Osaka City: JR West and some private railways have been affected, with services suspended and delayed from the first trains on some sections; cause under investigation | MBS News

Power temporarily cut to 240,000 homes in Osaka and other areas, all restored by 9 a.m. | NHK | Osaka Prefecture

Trump struggles, drawn to conspiracy theories; people plead with him to wake up - CNN.co.jp

Kishida 'chose the path to be a kingmaker' Will he maintain his influence even after stepping down? | Mainichi Shimbun

[Commentary] Prime Minister Kishida to step down and not run in the LDP presidential election. What about the presidential election? What about Ishiba, Motegi, Kono, Takaichi, Koizumi, Kobayashi, and Noda? | NHK | LDP presidential election

Shinjiro Koizumi and Takayuki Kobayashi visit Yasukuni Shrine on the anniversary of the end of the war - Sankei News

[Exclusive] Prime Minister Kishida's aide informs the US government last Friday that he may not run for the presidency | TBS NEWS DIG

Aso, who did not promise support to Prime Minister Kishida, 'It's better to think about approval ratings' [LDP]: Asahi Shimbun Digital

April-June GDP real growth rate +3.1% annualized, first positive growth in two quarters | NHK | GDP

One week after the Nankai Trough Earthquake Emergency Information, warnings for a massive earthquake have ended, so continue preparations | NHK | Nankai Trough Earthquake Emergency Information

[Explanatory] Ukraine's cross-border attacks: what's next? Invading Russia - BBC News

Foreign troops in Russia... Muscovites react to unusual situation - BBC News

Kursk Oblast, southwestern Russia, recruiting trench diggers (1/2) - CNN.co.jp

Russian troops move troops from across Ukraine to Kursk, including Kaliningrad - CNN.co.jp

Ukraine to set up 'buffer zone' in western Russia region, humanitarian corridor included - 11 photos International News: AFPBB News

'Cross-border attacks are political operations' Ukrainian military analyst explains aim [Ukraine situation]: Asahi Shimbun Digital

Cross-border attacks on Russia 'are reaching their goal,' Zelensky points out [Ukraine situation]: Asahi Shimbun Digital

Russia puts Ukraine on 'long pause' in peace talks after Kursk Oblast invasion - CNN.co.jp

[Exclusive] 'Please forgive me, I have a life to live' A 'product swapper' appears during an interview... A plastic model shop in Akihabara, Tokyo, swapping product lids for cheaper ones | FNN Prime Online

[Exclusive] 'Criminal' appears during interview, 'I was tempted...' Apologizes to store manager in front of camera... Man opens box at plastic model store, swaps product for more expensive item, begs police - YouTube

It was a sudden downpour. The Toga River flooded in less than five minutes, and after ten minutes it was in this state.
We also called out to the people as much as we could. Perhaps they knew the water level would rise quickly, as they had already started to evacuate or make an emergency escape using a ladder.
I also saw a cat or some other animal being washed away. Please be careful of sudden rain. pic.twitter.com/rCmggYCsyY
— Nada Community Hall (@nadahall2010) August 15, 2024

A high school girl (16) who was a bus passenger was arrested for assaulting a drunk driver. 'There is no doubt that he grabbed her by the collar.' Fukuoka City | Fukuoka TNC News

'I don't feel like my life has improved' with no increase in hourly wages, 'behind the scenes negotiations have been reset' on the abduction issue... Sighs and voices of disappointment as Prime Minister Kishida announces his resignation: Yomiuri Shimbun

Sexual assault on intellectually disabled woman... Forcing her into lewd positions and taking photos with smartphone - Group home manager sentenced to 10 years in prison - Man in court: 'Why did I do this... I was weak' - prosecutors denounce: 'I treated her as a tool to satisfy my sexual desires' | MBS News

Nord Stream explosion: 'Ukrainian man involved' - German media | NHK | Ukraine situation

Taliban hold military parade to mark three years since seizing power - 25 photos International News: AFPBB News

'At first, I cried every day' - 20-year-old college student prostitute earns 2 million yen a month - Why does she sell her body for hosts? | FNN Prime Online

Tears of an angry and distressed Chinese woman bedridden by Japan's abandoned poison gas weapons: 'I can't stop trembling' and 'Help me' | TBS NEWS DIG

'Some people are saved by the Unification Church' - Nippon Television's The! World's Most Shocking News broadcast sparks controversy, TVer ends broadcast, sparking speculation: Chunichi Sports, Tokyo Chunichi Sports

Melbourne city bans electric scooter rentals after numerous accidents and complaints - BBC News

Following the Great Japanese Youth: To the island where 2,600 people were wiped out - continued to visit even after meeting with father | Mainichi Shimbun

Former president orders cover-up of JR Kyushu's 'Queen Beetle' flooding... Daily flooding recorded in secret management book: Yomiuri Shimbun

Queen Beetle flooding cover-up: 'President's orders' - parent company JR Kyushu holds press conference [Fukuoka Prefecture]: Asahi Shimbun Digital

Is 600 trillion yen nominal GDP a 'blister'? The current state of 'Japan, the economic superpower' | Mainichi Shimbun

Young Chinese people are no longer spending money on romance, and why it's a headache for the government (1/2) - CNN.co.jp

Thailand's Constitutional Court dismisses prime minister for 'violating moral standards' - Asahi Shimbun Digital

Senator Megumi Hirose resigns: 'It is true, I regret it, and I sincerely apologize' Office searched on suspicion of fraudulent use of public secretary salary | NHK | House of Councillors

◆ Lifestyle (life, living, health)

This is what Utada Hikaru was talking aboutpic.twitter.com/hJLBEbq7b8
— Honteso (@honten_popepope) August 13, 2024

'This person's drawings are so beautiful and skillful, but I can't get them out.'
Or, 'Honestly, I wouldn't say that this person's art is good, but it's awesome.'
I think we've all had experiences like this. In other words, the quality of a drawing and personal taste don't always match up.

No, that's not right. Forget about it.
— Yamamotoyama🎠 (@sho_ho_Yamasan) August 13, 2024

A story about a man on an airplane who took off his boots and couldn't stand the smell of his feet, so he said, 'Please, please put on your shoes, they stink.' - Togetter

Is the slow recovery from the Noto earthquake due to a structure in which the budget for 'publicly funded demolition' is small and subcontracted construction companies are not making a profit due to being cut out of the middleman? - Togetter

I tried Morinaga's 'Ramune Cream Sandwich Cookies' on a hot day. – KEISUI ART STUDIO

Ryuji: 'Who is this guy? There are many people reviewing my cup ramen, but this guy is way too detailed. He even guessed why there was no char siu in it.' - Togetter

Something I heard from a scholar that shocked me. Me: 'Okinawa doesn't have many huge earthquakes, does it?' Scholar: 'I think it's just that they haven't been recorded.' → Survivor bias? - Togetter

I was able to purchase this large hors d'oeuvre at half price. Isn't it embarrassing? People say so, but... → It's not embarrassing at all. It reduces food waste and is kind to the household budget - Togetter [Togatter]

Ryuji: 'It's really delicious' The results of trying the cup noodle 'The Ultimate Soy Sauce Ramen' supervised by a cooking researcher himself --

The claim that Finnish education is the best in the world was a lie. Why didn't it work? ⇒ 'Education that promotes independence is only effective for children who are independent, and is less effective than regular education' - Togetter [Togetter]

◆IT/Gadgets (Internet, software, hardware, mobile)
[Hothot Review] How fast will the popular 'Ryzen 9 9950X' be? A serious battle with the Core i9-14900K - PC Watch

ASCII.jp: Did the 'Ryzen 9 9950X' and 'Ryzen 9 9900X' become the 'promised' strongest CPUs? Benchmarks reveal their advantages and disadvantages (1/6)

Where does the true value of AMD's new CPU 'Ryzen 9 9900X/9950X' shine? What we learned from trying it out: Preliminary review (page 1/4) - ITmedia PC USER

Zen 5 generation high-end CPU 'Ryzen 9 9950X & Ryzen 9 9900X' has improved gaming performance and outperforms Core i9 in performance per watt [Review]

AMD's 'Ryzen 9 9950X/9900X' Review: The Fastest and Low-heat Consumer Zen 5 High-end Processor - Hermitage Akihabara

Trying out the Ryzen 9 9950X & Ryzen 9 9900X - A detailed review of Zen 5 on all Ryzen 9000 series models | MyNavi News

It's better to read the documentation properly before implementing #Ruby - Qiita

About Grok's FLUX.1 and the paid service FLUX.1 Pro | Mayuhira

About the one that manipulates browser history and displays ads with the 'back' button - The coffee server is an incense burner

[This is the real darkness] 'Amazon's cheapest' '(self-proclaimed) fast charger' is seriously too dangerous... A surprise review of the 'lawless zone' full of lies and contradictions. | Learn the truth about 'cheap products' with Zundamon No.71 - Nico Nico Douga

We have developed the infrastructure to support Ichibanboshi Hateno - Ichibanboshi Hateno Development Blog

◆Anime, games, manga (subculture)

The release date for 'Snezhinka of the Nation' has been set for August 27th.
Please add it to your wishlist! https://t.co/G0LXGFYDCH

Starting today, you can see the character profiles on the website. https://t.co/VZg455DISl #SaveTheNationSnezhinka
— hinyari9 (@hinyari9) August 13, 2024

'Haruko Kuno was a star at Tama Art University' - The reason why the university classmates reunited for 'Bakeneko Anzu-chan' - KAI-YOU.net

/ Team #BakenekoAnzuchan took to the stage at #AnimeFantasistaJapan2024 meow🐾
＼ #Director Haruko Kuno and others
CG director #Chika Iizuka, animation director #Akane Hirai, and producer Keiichi Kondo took to the stage to talk about the behind-the-scenes story of Anzu-chan's creation 🐈

The second half was also rotoscoped... pic.twitter.com/YC22M2RZ3y
— Official account for the movie 'Ghost Cat Anzu-chan' (@ghostcat_anzu) August 13, 2024