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‘Flesh-eating bacteria’ disease spreads in Japan, killing some in 2 days

globalnews.ca

Close to 1,000 cases of Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome, or STSS, have been reported in Japan in 2024, and doctors warn symptoms can be fatal within 48 hours.

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What Is STSS? 'Flesh-Eating' Bacteria's Disease Cases Surge in Japan

www.newsweek.com

Even with treatment, STSS can be deadly, with as many as 30 percent of patients dying after contracting the infection.

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Japan's Aspark Owl Breaks EV Top Speed Record At 272.6 MPH

jalopnik.com

It seems like just yesterday that Aspark was pushing the boundaries of physics by getting its Owl electric hypercar to sprint from 0-60 in under two seconds. In reality that was six years ago, and now every EV automaker can make a sub-two…

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Japan builds gate on Mount Fuji in latest bid to tackle overtourism

www.independent.co.uk

The newly installed gate will be closed between 4 pm and 3 am to lock out those who have not booked an overnight stay

Jack O’Sullivan To Depart For Japan

www.munsterrugby.ie

Munster Rugby can confirm that back-row forward Jack O’Sullivan will depart the province this summer for a new playing opportunity in Japan. The 25-year-old scored six tries in 35 appearances since making his Munster debut against Dragons…

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A gardener in Japan showed Nvidia's CEO how to prioritize his life and work more effectively: 'It really taught me something'

www.cnbc.com

Jensen Huang learned a valuable career lesson from a gardener while on a trip to Kyoto, Japan. Here's why he says it resonates with him.

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Japan Pharma Giant Takeda's Anti-Seizure Treatment Flunks In Two Late-Stage Studies

www.benzinga.com

Takeda Pharmaceutical released topline data from its Phase 3 studies, SKYLINE and SKYWAY, on Soticlestat for refractory Dravet and Lennox-Gastaut syndromes

Perplexity AI searches for users in Japan, via SoftBank deal

techcrunch.com

After announcing a strategic partnership with SoftBank in April, Perplexity — the AI search engine that has ambitions to take on Google — is now using the deal to expand its user base, and data touchpoints, in SoftBank’s home market of…

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Quantum Chill: Developing Japan’s First “Cold (Neutral) Atom” Quantum Computers

scitechdaily.com

The Institute for Molecular Science has launched a Commercialization Preparatory Platform, in collaboration with 10 industry partners, to accelerate the development of “cold (neutral) atom”...

George Furbank: England won't rip up Six Nations playbook vs Japan

www.rugbypass.com

Northampton Saints’ Gallagher Premiership-winning full-back George Furbank says that England won't be tearing up the Six Nations script when they play Eddie Jones' Japan this Saturday.

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‘Great expectations’ ahead for Japan in VNL Manila leg

sports.inquirer.net

MANILA, Philippines — Yuki Ishikawa and Japan are elated to play in Manila for the third time in a row in the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) 2024 Week 3 starting Tuesday at Mall of Asia Arena. The Japanese men’s volleyball team, the fan…

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Japan trippers warned of deadly bacteria

www.bangkokpost.com

The Department of Disease Control (DDC) is warning Japan-bound travellers to seriously protect themselves against infection by a rare and often fatal flesh-eating bacteria now spreading there.