Sep 17, 2024 18:17:00

Headline News for September 17, 2024

KFC's ' Garlic Soy Sauce Chicken ', which has a crispy texture, a wafting aroma of garlic soy sauce, and a fragrant sesame aroma that will make you want to keep eating, will be available in limited quantities from Wednesday, September 25, 2024. The price is 330 yen (tax included) for a single item, 980 yen (tax included) for the 'Garlic Soy Sauce Chicken Taste Comparison Set' that comes with original chicken, a side dish, and a drink (M), and you can also choose a 4-piece pack (1,490 yen including tax) or a 6-piece pack (2,240 yen including tax).

[Enjoy your autumn appetite with KFC ♪] You won't be able to stop eating the aroma of 'garlic x soy sauce'! 'Garlic Soy Sauce Chicken' will be on sale in limited quantities from Wednesday, September 25th | KFC Holdings Japan, Ltd.
https://japan.kfc.co.jp/news_release/7961

By the way, we published an article like this on the same day of the same month in the past.

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◆ Material (notes and other miscellaneous items)

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— Sarestina (@Tina_KannaLOVE) September 13, 2024

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◆Science (science, learning, technology)
'Mars Rock' to be exhibited at World Expo, world's largest, first public display - Sankei News

'Cosmic question mark' appears in galaxy cluster observed by Webb Space Telescopehttps ://t.co/ZmN6TKFhfV

The US Space Telescope Science Institute described it as a 'Cosmic Question Mark,' but it looked more like a cat ear headset than a question mark (not mentioned in the article). pic.twitter.com/OZs71cY2t4
— sorae Space Portal Site (@sorae_jp) September 16, 2024

Why is Japan the only country that has banned hand dryers? Three years of 'ignoring science' | Mainichi Shimbun

Invitation to Science: 'Internet Right-Wingers' Are Not Weak | University of Tokyo

No need to replace coin batteries: Industry's first self-powered CR2032 replacement developed by SMK | Dempa Shimbun Digital

Osaka Kansai Expo: Japanese research team discovers 'Mars rock' in Antarctica to be exhibited | NHK | Osaka Kansai Expo

Chiba University and others develop material that cools when it glows, a new cooling material - Nikkei Newspaper

A high school girl who developed a tool that allows her to eat natto with one hand and won five gold awards wishes to create a world where she doesn't have to give up [Okayama] | TBS NEWS DIG

◆ Society, politics, and economy (incidents, world news, business)
Multiple boys at Chigasaki city elementary school groping girl's body - secondary victimization due to school's inconsiderate response | Kanaloco by Kanagawa Shimbun

A woman in her 40s was sent to prosecutors for home-grown, unlicensed sale of a registered 'ultimate rose' seedling on a flea market app: Yomiuri Shimbun

Trump 'assassination attempt' suspect was near golf course 12 hours ago | NHK | America

Trump criticizes Biden and Harris, saying they got shot because of what they said - CNN.co.jp

Top interview 'It was a place to confirm support for proportional candidates' Abe met with former Unification Church president: Asahi Shimbun Digital

Russian military to increase by 180,000 to 1.5 million as aim to increase troop strength | NHK | Russia

Shinzo Abe and former Unification Church president confirm election support at LDP headquarters? Photo obtained: Asahi Shimbun Digital

Koichi Hagiuda: 'The photo is mine' 'There is no record' Nobuo Kishi's side: 'Cannot confirm': Asahi Shimbun Digital

Shinjiro Koizumi: 'Going to college isn't everything' - In response to a question about the burden of student loan repayments... Internet users say 'You're missing the point' - Sponichi Annex Society

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'Why won't China take back Russian-occupied land?' Russian hackers retaliate against Taiwanese president's remarks - Sankei News

40% of large cities neglect census 'interviews'; suspected violation of statistics law; lack of evidence - Nikkei Shimbun

Yen exchange rate temporarily rises to 139 yen per dollar, the highest level in 1 year and 2 months - Nikkei Newspaper

Yamaha Motor president stabbed at home, daughter slightly injured, arrested on suspicion of attempted murder [Shizuoka Prefecture]: Asahi Shimbun Digital

Republican Vance justifies claims that immigrants are eating pets | NHK | US Presidential Election

Japan Association of Travel Agents to request government to distribute free passports to new adults as a measure to boost travel enthusiasm - Sankei News

Japan's share of public expenditure on education is 8%, the third lowest among OECD member countries | NHK | Education

Herman Miller's 'Aeron Chair' price collapse reflects the US economy's downturn? Americas Bureau Daichi Mishima - Nikkei Shimbun

Former President Trump 'targeted again' Man with gun near golfer during game; 58-year-old man arrested for possible assassination attempt | NHK | Former President Trump

Koizumi struggles to shake off 'liberalization of dismissals'...emphasizes benefits to workers at debate: Yomiuri Shimbun

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Homeroom teachers collect membership fees from children: The true identity of a mysterious educational organization in Nagoya | Mainichi Shimbun

Katsuya Takasu defends Governor Saito in full force, saying, 'He is a fine governor with conviction and determination,' and 'He will risk his life to protect his comrades' - Entertainment: Nikkan Sports

Chinese EV makers emerge, ending foreign automakers' 'golden age' - CNN.co.jp

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Sanae Takaichi opposes further interest rate hikes, 'Consumer sentiment will fall' - Nikkei Shimbun

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Hiroki Azuma's opinion on the 'inferior race' controversy: 'It's not a matter of Mr. Tsuda personally, it's a problem of the environment in which the left wing is placed, so it's difficult to escape.' - Togetter

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◆ Lifestyle (life, living, health)
'Should we make the conditions for promotion stricter even for general high schools?' → There is a book that explains the results of doing this - Togetter [Togetter]

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'Skillful handwriting' and 'qualities of a politician' are connected even though they have no relation to each other... I guess that's the 'curse of culture' - INVISIBLE Dojo. - QUIET & COLORFUL PLACE -

I used a stethoscope to diagnose a femoral neck fracture and asked to be taken to an orthopedic hospital, but the nurse treated me like I was a monster, lol pic.twitter.com/GHZo32IPpD
— MiyairiGUY (@Robson_1915) September 15, 2024

I've been raising my son without any hesitation, using pre-made foods and Hondashi, and I've never lived a careful life, but my son has become like Mr. Yamaoka. Help me... - Togetter

'Why do people start walking as they get older? Only those who walk survive' - A health story like this - Togetter