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An 81-year-old woman was killed and burned in her home. LA is offering $50,000 for information

21/10/2022samura

After 81-year-old Ok Ja Kim did not appear at a family function in August, a concerned relative traveled to her Woodland Hills home and found the woman dead.

Now, the city of Los Angeles is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the identification, arrest and prosecution of a suspect.

Kim was found on the floor of her bedroom in the 20800 block of Martha Street, half hidden under her bed, “semi charred, unconscious and not breathing,” Los Angeles police said.

She had reportedly been strangled and suffered “sharp and blunt force injuries,” police said.

The home showed “extensive

North Korea Continues to Provoke Japan

09/10/2022samura

In this week’s roundup, we report on the latest missiles from Pyongyang as North Korea continues to provoke Japan and several other countries. There’s sad news domestically as two Japanese icons pass away and the body of a 7-year-old girl is found in the Edo River. In Myanmar, filmmaker Toru Kubota is handed a 10-year prison sentence. And in sport, NBA players delight Japanese fans at the Saitama Super Arena.

J-Alert Warning Shocks Residents in Northern Japan

Residents in Northern Japan were given a fright on Tuesday morning as alarms began bleeding from cellphones and public speakers. For the

Recapping all of the best action

03/10/2022samura

The Kansas City Chiefs returned to Raymond James Stadium and defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 41-31 in the first meeting between the two teams since their Super Bowl 55 clash.

Elsewhere, the Green Bay Packers outlasted the New England Patriots in overtime, the Las Vegas Raiders picked up their first win and the Philadelphia Eagles emerged from Week 4 as the NFL’s only undefeated team.

Overseas, the 2022 NFL International Series began in London. The Minnesota Vikings escaped Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with a 28-25 victory over the New Orleans Saints.

MORE NFL NEWS: Hall of Fame QB Terry Bradshaw says

11 Things To Do in Tokyo This Week: September 26–October 2

28/09/2022samura

There’s plenty to keep you occupied in Tokyo this week, including a Czech Festival, Nigo’s Vintage Archive, “The Power of Clothing: History of Cross-Dressing in Japan” exhibition and Oktoberfest. Here’s what to look out for in Japan’s capital over the coming seven days.

1. Czech Festival

The Czech Festival is one of the largest events in Japan that introduces the charms of the Czech Republic. Visitors can purchase accessories, character goods, toys, books and other Czech products. There will be a continuous program of Czech music performances, mini-Czech language classes and talk shows about Czech history, culture and tourism.

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Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral is her ‘final act as head of state’: What to expect from the ‘formal ceremony’

19/09/2022samura

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Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral will take place at Westminster Abbey in London on Sept. 19.

Queen Elizabeth died on Sept. 8 at Balmoral Castle in Scotland with members of the royal family by her side. Her Majesty’s death was announced hours after Buckingham Palace revealed she had been put under medical supervision.

The queen began lying in state at Westminster Hall on Wednesday after lying in state in Scotland first. Mourners were able to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II through the early morning hours of Sept. 19.

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell under fire for first class travel she says is for her safety as a Black woman and from Covid

17/09/2022samura

By Meron Moges-Gerbi, CNN

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell says she will not pay back the city for her first-class travel despite policies put in place by the city requiring employees pay the difference for upgraded fare, because of her safety concerns as a Black woman and due to the Covid -19 epidemics.

“Anyone who wants to question how I protect myself just doesn’t understand the world Black women walk in,” Cantrell said in a recent statement to multiple New Orleans news organizations.

“My travel accommodations are a matter of safety, not of luxury. As all women know, our health

Is Japan Right to Declare War on Floppy Disks?

13/09/2022samura

“Where does one even buy a floppy disk?” a rhetorical Taro Kono asked a room full of reporters.

Ironically, the answer is Japanese. In fact, anyone who’s shuffled along the basement aisles of an Akihabara retro store, perused the shelves in a Tokyo Hard Off, or fumbled around in a Japanese office desk will tell you as much.

But I appreciate Kono’s point. I also fall right in line with the sentiment — it’s about time the government rid itself of antiquated technology.

The digital affairs minister posed the question as part of his opening gambit to “declare war” on

Conspiracy Theories Crop Up About Queen Elizabeth’s Death

09/09/2022samura

Update 1:21pm CT: The Royal Family announced this afternoon that Queen Elizabeth II passed.

The original article appears below.

Overnight, Buckingham Palace released news that Queen Elizabeth II is so ill doctors recommend she remain under constant medical supervision. Much of her royal family is reportedly by her bedside and others are traveling to be with her.

News of the 96-year-old monarch’s poor health inspired well-wishes from around the world.

Conspiracy theorists are also following the story with great interest. Most aren’t particularly concerned about the queen’s well-being, however. They’re floating a number of theories about what’s “really” going on