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[Breaking News]Japan tests reusable rocket prototype

NOSHIRO, Japan, July 13 Kyodo - The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency tests an RV-X prototype reusable rocket in Noshiro in Akita Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on July 11, 2026. The rocket landed successfully after reaching a maximum height of around 11 meters and moving about 16 meters horizontally in the 40-second test. (Kyodo)

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US: Evacuations Remain in Place as Willow Fire Grows Near Leadville

As of Sunday, July 12, the Willow Fire near Turquoise Lake west of Leadville, Colorado, has burned more than 5,800 acres since it started on June 28, with evacuation orders still in place. Firefighters continued working under another Red Flag Warning amid record-setting heat.

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Japan tests reusable rocket prototype

Composite photo shows an RV-X prototype reusable rocket landing successfully after reaching a maximum height of around 11 meters and moving about 16 meters horizontally in the 40-second test, conducted by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency in Noshiro in Akita Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on July 11, 2026.

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Japan tests reusable rocket prototype

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency tests an RV-X prototype reusable rocket in Noshiro in Akita Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on July 11, 2026. The rocket landed successfully after reaching a maximum height of around 11 meters and moving about 16 meters horizontally in the 40-second test.

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Japan tests reusable rocket prototype

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency tests an RV-X prototype reusable rocket in Noshiro in Akita Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on July 11, 2026. The rocket landed successfully after reaching a maximum height of around 11 meters and moving about 16 meters horizontally in the 40-second test.

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Japan: Balck-and-White Calbee Chips Spotted in Store Before Color Return

Major snack maker Calbee announced on July 9 that it will gradually restore color packaging for eight products starting in late July, after switching them to black-and-white printing due to naphtha supply concerns. The "black-and-white potato chips" ended up on shelves for about two months since late May, sparking varied reactions on social media. Some said they never saw the black-and-white version in stores at all, since only the full-color packaging was available, while others speculated the black-and-white chips could become a collector's item.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi takes a free kick in a World Cup round of 16 football match against Egypt at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on July 7, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi takes a free kick in a World Cup round of 16 football match against Egypt at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on July 7, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi reacts after scoring his team's second goal in a World Cup round of 16 football match against Egypt at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on July 7, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Norway's Antonio Nusa (R) and Brazil's Rayan vie for the ball in a World Cup round of 16 football match at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 5, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Norway's Erling Haaland is pictured after scoring his team's first goal in a World Cup round of 16 football match against Brazil at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 5, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Norway's Erling Haaland is pictured after scoring his team's first goal in a World Cup round of 16 football match against Brazil at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 5, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Norway's Erling Haaland (R) scores his team's first goal in a World Cup round of 16 football match against Brazil at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 5, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Harry Kane (9) celebrates with Jude Bellingham (10) after scoring his team's third goal from the penalty spot in the second half of a World Cup round of 16 football match against Mexico at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on July 5, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Desire Doue (20) acknowledges the crowd following a 1-0 victory over Paraguay in a World Cup round of 16 football match at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia on July 4, 2026.

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US: Partial Collapse Forces Evacuation of Midtown Manhattan High-Rise

A partial structural collapse forced the evacuation of a 33-story high-rise under construction in Midtown Manhattan on Tuesday morning, July 7, after two columns buckled and floors 21 through 26 caved in at the former Pfizer building at 235 East 42nd Street. The FDNY reported no injuries, though the incident triggered major street closures and traffic restrictions around Second and Third Avenues that caused significant commuter delays.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Colombia goalkeeper Camilo Vargas (far R) saves a shot from Switzerland's Zeki Amdouni (23) in the first half of extra time in a World Cup round of 16 football match at BC Place Vancouver in Vancouver, Canada, on July 7, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Switzerland's Granit Xhaka (10) heads the ball clear in the first half of extra time in a World Cup round of 16 football match against Colombia at BC Place Vancouver in Vancouver, Canada, on July 7, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Colombia supporters cheer ahead of a World Cup round of 16 football match against Switzerland at BC Place Vancouver in Vancouver, Canada, on July 7, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Colombia goalkeeper Camilo Vargas sits on the pitch following a penalty shootout loss to Switzerland in a World Cup round of 16 football match at BC Place Vancouver in Vancouver, Canada, on July 7, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Colombia goalkeeper Camilo Vargas sits on the pitch following a penalty shootout loss to Switzerland in a World Cup round of 16 football match at BC Place Vancouver in Vancouver, Canada, on July 7, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

A Colombia supporter cheers ahead of a World Cup round of 16 football match against Switzerland at BC Place Vancouver in Vancouver, Canada, on July 7, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Switzerland players and staff pose for a photo following a penalty shootout win against Colombia in a World Cup round of 16 football match at BC Place Vancouver in Vancouver, Canada, on July 7, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Switzerland goalkeeper Gregor Kobel (C) acknowledges the crowd following a penalty shootout win against Colombia in a World Cup round of 16 football match at BC Place Vancouver in Vancouver, Canada, on July 7, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Colombia players are pictured following a penalty shootout loss to Switzerland in a World Cup round of 16 football match at BC Place Vancouver in Vancouver, Canada, on July 7, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Switzerland supporters celebrate following a penalty shootout win against Colombia in a World Cup round of 16 football match at BC Place Vancouver in Vancouver, Canada, on July 7, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Switzerland players acknowledge the crowd following a penalty shootout win against Colombia in a World Cup round of 16 football match at BC Place Vancouver in Vancouver, Canada, on July 7, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Switzerland goalkeeper Gregor Kobel (C) celebrates with teammates following a penalty shootout win against Colombia in a World Cup round of 16 football match at BC Place Vancouver in Vancouver, Canada, on July 7, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Switzerland goalkeeper Gregor Kobel (C) celebrates with teammates following a penalty shootout win against Colombia in a World Cup round of 16 football match at BC Place Vancouver in Vancouver, Canada, on July 7, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Switzerland players run following a penalty shootout win against Colombia in a World Cup round of 16 football match at BC Place Vancouver in Vancouver, Canada, on July 7, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Colombia supporters are pictured following a penalty shootout loss to Switzerland in a World Cup round of 16 football match at BC Place Vancouver in Vancouver, Canada, on July 7, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Switzerland goalkeeper Gregor Kobel (front, top) and teammates celebrate following a penalty shootout win against Colombia in a World Cup round of 16 football match at BC Place Vancouver in Vancouver, Canada, on July 7, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Switzerland supporters celebrate following a penalty shootout win against Colombia in a World Cup round of 16 football match at BC Place Vancouver in Vancouver, Canada, on July 7, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Switzerland players celebrate following a penalty shootout win against Colombia in a World Cup round of 16 football match at BC Place Vancouver in Vancouver, Canada, on July 7, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Switzerland players celebrate following a penalty shootout win against Colombia in a World Cup round of 16 football match at BC Place Vancouver in Vancouver, Canada, on July 7, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Switzerland players run following a penalty shootout win against Colombia in a World Cup round of 16 football match at BC Place Vancouver in Vancouver, Canada, on July 7, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Switzerland players run following a penalty shootout win against Colombia in a World Cup round of 16 football match at BC Place Vancouver in Vancouver, Canada, on July 7, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Switzerland players celebrate following a penalty shootout win against Colombia in a World Cup round of 16 football match at BC Place Vancouver in Vancouver, Canada, on July 7, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Switzerland players run following a penalty shootout win against Colombia in a World Cup round of 16 football match at BC Place Vancouver in Vancouver, Canada, on July 7, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Switzerland players celebrate following a penalty shootout win against Colombia in a World Cup round of 16 football match at BC Place Vancouver in Vancouver, Canada, on July 7, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Switzerland players run following a penalty shootout win against Colombia in a World Cup round of 16 football match at BC Place Vancouver in Vancouver, Canada, on July 7, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Colombia players are pictured following a penalty shootout loss to Switzerland in a World Cup round of 16 football match at BC Place Vancouver in Vancouver, Canada, on July 7, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Colombia players are pictured following a penalty shootout loss to Switzerland in a World Cup round of 16 football match at BC Place Vancouver in Vancouver, Canada, on July 7, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Colombia players are pictured following a penalty shootout loss to Switzerland in a World Cup round of 16 football match at BC Place Vancouver in Vancouver, Canada, on July 7, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Switzerland's Ruben Vargas scores the winning penalty shot against Colombia goalkeeper Camilo Vargas during a shootout in a World Cup round of 16 football match at BC Place Vancouver in Vancouver, Canada, on July 7, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Switzerland's Ruben Vargas scores the winning penalty shot against Colombia goalkeeper Camilo Vargas during a shootout in a World Cup round of 16 football match at BC Place Vancouver in Vancouver, Canada, on July 7, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Switzerland goalkeeper Gregor Kobel shouts after saving a shot from Colombia's Cucho Hernandez during a penalty shootout in a World Cup round of 16 football match at BC Place Vancouver in Vancouver, Canada, on July 7, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Switzerland goalkeeper Gregor Kobel shouts after saving a shot from Colombia's Cucho Hernandez during a penalty shootout in a World Cup round of 16 football match at BC Place Vancouver in Vancouver, Canada, on July 7, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Switzerland goalkeeper Gregor Kobel shouts after saving a shot from Colombia's Cucho Hernandez during a penalty shootout in a World Cup round of 16 football match at BC Place Vancouver in Vancouver, Canada, on July 7, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Switzerland goalkeeper Gregor Kobel saves a shot from Colombia's Cucho Hernandez during a penalty shootout in a World Cup round of 16 football match at BC Place Vancouver in Vancouver, Canada, on July 7, 2026.