Facebook owner Meta faces US$2.8 mln lawsuits in Japan over fake ads
The plaintiffs claim Meta must investigate ads and block them if it can foresee potential harm to users.
Tue Oct 29 2024
Japan billionaire Maezawa's moon flyby pushed back to 2024 or beyond
The billionaire said the plan was for the lunar orbital mission 'dearMoon' was set to take place in 2023, but will now take "a little longer".
Thu Nov 09 2023
Japanese billionaire Maezawa picks K-pop star TOP, DJ Steve Aoki to join SpaceX moon trip
Maezawa used Twitter to recruit eight crew members from around the world to join him on the moon trip, saying 1 million people had applied.
Fri Dec 09 2022
Japanese billionaire to make 'big announcement' on space after Musk meeting
Maezawa tweeted that he had held an online meeting with Musk and "can now make a big announcement about space on December 9".
Wed Dec 07 2022
World's first space tourist plans new flight to Moon with SpaceX
Dennis Tito said he plans to fly with his wife Akiko on a future SpaceX mission around the Moon.
Fri Oct 14 2022
Basquiat owned by Japan's Maezawa sells for $85 mln
Basquiat's "Untitled" sold well above its pre-sale estimate and netting Japanese billionaire space tourist Yusaku Maezawa a tidy profit.
Thu May 19 2022
Japan's Maezawa to sell Basquiat estimated at $70 million
The 16-foot-wide "Untitled" 1982 by Jean-Michel Basquiat will be sold on May 18 for an estimated price of around $70 million.
Tue Mar 01 2022
Japan billionaire Maezawa: Going to space makes you obsessed with Earth
Maezawa said being launched into the cosmos was less scary than riding a rollercoaster.
Sat Jan 08 2022
Japan billionaire Maezawa to fulfil childhood dream with space flight
Maezawa will be the first Japanese private citizen in space since TV journalist Toyohiro Akiyama visited the Mir space station in 1990.
Wed Dec 08 2021
Russia to send billionaire Maezawa, film crew to ISS
Maezawa plans to document the mission and share it with the world on his YouTube channel with over 700,000 subscribers.
Fri May 14 2021
#dearMoon: Over 100k applicants vying for 8 limited all-expense paid trip to Moon with Japanese billionaire and SpaceX
Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa became the first man to sign up for SpaceXs moon mission dubbed #dearMoon in 2018.
Thu Mar 04 2021
Maezawa wants you: Japan billionaire seeks 'crew' for moon trip
Maezawa originally planned to invite artists for the weeklong voyage slated for 2023.
Wed Mar 03 2021
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025
AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says
Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025
OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert
While OpenAI claims its tool rivals human analysts, AI inevitably lacks judgement, scrutiny and expertise that make good research valuable.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood
The power of music comes from our choices in what to listen to and the human agency we express in this act.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?
Nearly 700 boats carrying more than 36,800 people crossed the Channel between France and Britain in 2024.
Sun Feb 16 2025
US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?
Sovereign wealth funds are usually associated with great wealth - Norway's 'oil fund' is estimated to be worth US$1.7 trillion.
Sat Feb 15 2025