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Due to an error in calculating electricity rates, Chubu Electric Power overcharged 5 million subscribers by up to 152 yen per month for more than two years. Trump has said that if he wins the midterm elections, he will give every American adult $5,000. Isao Harimoto became the first player in professional baseball history to reach 3,000 hits. Apple has announced that it will release its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, on October 23rd. Professor Masashi Yanagisawa of the University of Tsukuba and others were selected for the US Lasker Prize in Basic Medicine. Chumichi representative Ogawa announced that the unification faction would be called ``Central Way'' and that it would be disbanded after final liquidation. Lawmakers from the centrist Rikun Democratic Party and Komeito Party each held a meeting and confirmed their intention to leave the party. The U.S. administration has banned the import of some Canadian-made alcoholic beverages and dairy products. Multiple US media outlets reported that the US military attacked several Iranian oil tankers. Twelve countries, including the United Kingdom, France, and Canada, have announced that they will ban the import of products from Jewish settlements in the West Bank. The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a special flood warning for the Shonai River, which flows through Gifu and Aichi prefectures. Ritsumeikan-affiliated parties have announced plans to form a new party soon, and Komeito-affiliated parties have announced plans to return to the party within the month. The Centrist Reform Alliance has entered final adjustments with the Rikun Democratic Party and Komeito Party members both leaving the party. Prime Minister Takaichi stated at the Liberal Democratic Party executive meeting that he would like to be given sole discretion over the personnel affairs of the party. Real GDP for the April-June period has been revised upward to 1.4% annual growth. Real wages increased by 2.4% in July, the seventh consecutive month of positive growth. Five people were killed when a cargo plane veered off the runway at Miami Airport. Ukraine's president said he would analyze the new US peace plan.
Chubu Electric Power Co. announced that it had been overcharging up to 152 yen a month from 5 million subscribers for more than two years due to a mistake in calculating electricity rates.
(09/10 12:01)
Trump has said that if he wins the midterm elections, he will give every American adult $5,000.
(09/10 11:19)
Isao Harimoto, the first professional baseball player to reach 3,000 hits, has passed away.
(09/10 10:41)
Apple announced that it will release its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, on October 23rd.
(09/10 05:16)
The University of Tsukuba announced that Professor Masashi Yanagisawa (66) and others have been selected for the basic medicine category of the US Lasker Prize, one of the most prestigious scientific awards in the medical field.
(09/09 21:48)
Representative Ogawa of the Chumichi group has announced that the name of the unification faction will be called ``Centauto''.
(09/09 15:46)
Nakamichi representative Ogawa said at a press conference, ``We will disband (Nakamichi) after the final liquidation.''
(09/09 15:45)
Lawmakers from the centrist Rikun Democratic Party and Komeito Party each held a meeting and confirmed their intention to leave the party.
(09/09 11:45)
U.S. administration bans imports of some Canadian-made alcoholic beverages and dairy products
(09/09 08:23)
Multiple US media outlets have reported that the US military has attacked several Iranian oil tankers.
(09/09 06:44)
Twelve countries, including Britain, France, and Canada, have announced that they will ban the import of products from Jewish settlements in the West Bank.
(09/08 22:20)
The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a special flood warning for the Shonai River, which flows through Gifu and Aichi prefectures.
(09/08 18:28)
Ritsumeikan-affiliated parties plan to form a new party soon, and Komeito-affiliated parties plan to return to the party within the month.
(09/08 17:26)
The centrist reform coalition has entered final adjustments with both the Rikmin-affiliated and Komeito-affiliated parties leaving the party.
(09/08 17:17)
Prime Minister Takaichi stated at the Liberal Democratic Party board meeting, ``I would like to ask for discretion over the personnel affairs of the party.''
(09/08 11:18)
Real GDP for the April-June period has been revised upward to 1.4% annual growth.
(09/08 08:55)
Real wages increased by 2.4% in July, the seventh consecutive month of positive growth.
(09/08 08:31)
Five people were killed when a cargo plane skidded off the runway at Miami International Airport.
(09/07 06:46)
Ukraine's president said he would analyze the new US peace plan
(09/07 04:52)
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Chubu Electric Power begins refunding overcharged charges
Likely · Within weeks
Trump's victory in the midterm elections will affect the realization of $5,000 benefits
Possible · Within months
The release of Apple's foldable smartphone "iPhone Duo" will impact the smartphone market
Likely · Within months

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism issued an order to Tokai Kisen to suspend the use of some of its vessels based on the Maritime Transportation Act. In the Kirin Cup soccer tournament, Japan defeated Ecuador 0-0 in a penalty shootout. Aomori Michinoku Bank, Iwate Bank, and Akita Bank are considering business integration talks. A draft of a new bill to identify the effective controllers of corporations has been revealed. President Nidek stated that the remaining issues will be resolved within October in order to obtain an audit opinion on the securities report. Kei Nishikori lost in his first singles match at the Japan Men's Tennis Open. Hiroshima has notified Kaito Kozono that he will not sign a contract for next season. According to the Bank of Japan's Tankan, business confidence in large non-manufacturing industries worsened for the first time in five quarters, while that in the manufacturing industry improved for the sixth consecutive quarter. The US Federal Reserve's Office of Inspector General has concluded that there is no evidence of fraud in the headquarters renovation project. Nidek recorded a group impairment loss of 632.2 billion yen in the fiscal year ending March 2026. The mayor of Hitachiomiya, Ibaraki Prefecture, has announced that he will accept a literature review regarding the selection of a final disposal site for nuclear waste. The district court sentenced Takumi Ouchi, his ex-girlfriend, to 20 years in prison for the murder of a Mito manicurist. Tobu Railway revealed in an interim report that it violated internal regulations and that the on-site supervisor did not check with a watchman in the accident that killed four people. In a lawsuit over the imitation of voices by generative AI, the Tokyo District Court ruled that human voices are also protected by publicity rights, and rejected the lawsuit to have the video deleted. According to the document, the AI companies will meet regularly to establish standards to improve safety and have strong internal controls in place to monitor their models. The US president signed an executive order mandating the use of "SI" in government documents, signing AI-related documents with AI company leaders.

Princess Noriko of Prince Akishino celebrated her 60th birthday on the 11th. In response to questions from the Imperial Palace press conference, he reflected on what he has learned in his official duties and his journey with his family, and answered in writing his thoughts for the disaster victims and his hopes for the future.

Chubu Electric Power Co. announced that it had overcharged up to 152 yen a month from 5 million subscribers for over two years due to a mistake in calculating electricity rates. Trump has said that if he wins the midterm elections, he will give every American adult $5,000. Isao Harimoto, the first professional baseball player to reach 3,000 hits, has passed away. Apple has announced that it will release its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, on October 23rd. Professor Masashi Yanagisawa of the University of Tsukuba and others were selected for the US Lasker Prize in Basic Medicine. Representative Ogawa of the Chumichi group announced that the unification faction would be called ``Central Way'' and stated that it would be disbanded after final liquidation. Lawmakers from the centrist Rikun Democratic Party and Komeito Party confirmed their intention to leave the party. The U.S. administration has banned the import of some Canadian-made alcoholic beverages and dairy products. Multiple US media outlets reported that the US military attacked several Iranian oil tankers. Twelve countries, including Britain, France, and Canada, have announced a ban on imports of products from Jewish settlements in the West Bank. The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a special flood warning for the Shonai River, which flows through Gifu and Aichi prefectures. Ritsumeikan-affiliated parties plan to form a new party soon, and Komeito-affiliated parties plan to return to the party within the month. The Centrist Reform Alliance has entered final adjustments with the Rikun Democratic Party and Komeito Party members both leaving the party. Prime Minister Takaichi stated at the Liberal Democratic Party executive meeting that he would like to be given sole discretion over the personnel affairs of the party. Real GDP for the April-June period has been revised upward to 1.4% annually. Real wages increased by 2.4% in July, the seventh consecutive month of positive growth. Five people were killed when a cargo plane skidded off the runway at Miami International Airport. Ukraine's president said he would analyze the new US peace plan.

Five days marks the 4th anniversary of the accident in which China Kawamoto (3 years old at the time) died of heatstroke after being left behind on the school bus at Kawasaki Kindergarten, a certified children's school in Makinohara City, Shizuoka Prefecture. A flower stand was set up at the scene, and bereaved families and residents offered their condolences.

The Sapporo Snow Festival Executive Committee has announced a rebranding initiative that will introduce experiential content and take a stance on climate change in preparation for the next event in 2027. The aim is to transform the event into a sustainable event in response to issues such as a lack of snow due to the warm winter and rising costs. The project also includes the construction of a new giant slide and the use of lodging taxes.

The Tokyo Fire Department has warned of a series of fires from products equipped with lithium-ion batteries. In 2025, there will be a record 382 related fires, with a particularly high number of fires starting from mobile batteries. Nearly half of the accidents occurred during charging, and from January to May this year, the number increased 1.5 times compared to the same period last year, with 41 people injured and three buildings burning down.