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Traditional "hina" dolls featuring big names in Japan

TOKYO, Japan, Feb. 4 Kyodo - Video taken in Tokyo on Feb. 4, 2026, shows traditional Japanese "hina" dolls unveiled by Kyugetsu Co., featuring Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani (1st row, far L), figure skater Kaori Sakamoto (1st row, 2nd from L), ski jumper Sara Takanashi (1st row, 3rd from L), curler Sayaka Yoshimura (1st row, 2nd from R), Chicago White Sox player Munetaka Murakami (1st row, far R), snowboarder Ayumu Hirano (2nd row, L) and speed skater Miho Takagi (2nd row, R). (Kyodo)

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US: Trash Piles Up in NYC as Collection Falls Behind Due to Snow

The Department of Sanitation (DSNY) admitted on Monday, February 2, that trash collection had fallen behind schedule following the recent snowstorm. While city officials initially hoped to be fully caught up by Wednesday, February 4, trash and recycling collections are still facing slight delays today, Thursday, February 5, as workers continue picking up refuse while clearing frozen snow and ice mounds.

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TSMC CEO in Japan

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (2nd from R) and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Chief Executive Officer C.C. Wei (2nd from L) pose for a photo at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Feb. 5, 2026.

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TSMC CEO in Japan

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa (2nd from R) holds talks with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Chief Executive Officer C.C. Wei in Tokyo on Feb. 5, 2026.

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Traditional "hina" dolls featuring big names in Japan

Photo taken in Tokyo on Feb. 4, 2026, shows traditional Japanese "hina" dolls unveiled by Kyugetsu Co., featuring Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani (1st row, far L), figure skater Kaori Sakamoto (1st row, 2nd from L), speed skater Miho Takagi (1st row, 2nd from R), ski jumper Sara Takanashi (1st row, far R), snowboarder Ayumu Hirano (2nd row L) and curler Sayaka Yoshimura (2nd row R).

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Traditional "hina" dolls featuring big names in Japan

Photo taken in Tokyo on Feb. 4, 2026, shows traditional Japanese "hina" dolls unveiled by Kyugetsu Co., featuring Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani (1st row, far L), figure skater Kaori Sakamoto (1st row, 2nd from L), ski jumper Sara Takanashi (1st row, 3rd from L), curler Sayaka Yoshimura (1st row, 2nd from R), Chicago White Sox player Munetaka Murakami (1st row, far R), snowboarder Ayumu Hirano (2nd row, L) and speed skater Miho Takagi (2nd row, R).

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Japan emperor meets Nepalese president

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (2nd from R) and Empress Masako (R) meet with Nepalese President Ramchandra Paudel and his wife Sabita at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Feb. 3, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor meets Nepalese president

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (2nd from R) and Empress Masako (far R) meet with Nepalese President Ramchandra Paudel and his wife Sabita at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Feb. 3, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor meets Nepalese president

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (2nd from L) and Empress Masako (far R) meet with Nepalese President Ramchandra Paudel and his wife Sabita at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Feb. 3, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Traditional "hina" dolls featuring big names in Japan

Photo taken in Tokyo on Feb. 4, 2026, shows traditional Japanese "hina" dolls unveiled by Kyugetsu Co., featuring Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani (front L), figure skater Kaori Sakamoto (front R), ski jumper Sara Takanashi (2nd row, R) and speed skater Miho Takagi (2nd row, 2nd from R).

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Japanese crown prince at award ceremony

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito (front, 2nd from R) and Crown Princess Kiko (front, far R) meet winners of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science prize and the Japan Academy Medal following an award ceremony in Tokyo on Feb. 3, 2026. (Pool photo)

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IOC President Coventry

International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry (2nd from R) attends a press conference in Milan on Feb. 1, 2026, after an IOC Executive Board meeting held ahead of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics and Paralympics, opening on Feb. 6.

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IOC President Coventry

International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry (2nd from R) attends a press conference in Milan on Feb. 1, 2026, after an IOC Executive Board meeting held ahead of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics and Paralympics, opening on Feb. 6.

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Japan-Britain summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (2nd from R) and her British counterpart Keir Starmer (2nd from L) hold talks at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Jan. 31, 2026.

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Japan-Britain summit

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (2nd from L) holds talks with his Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Jan. 31, 2026.

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Japan-Britain summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (2nd from R) holds talks with her British counterpart Keir Starmer at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Jan. 31, 2026.

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Crown prince visits flower exhibition in Tokyo

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito(C), Crown Princess Kiko (2nd from L) and their daughter Princess Kako visit a flower exhibition in Tokyo on Jan. 30, 2026. (pool photo)

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Japan-S. Korea defense talks

South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu Back (2nd from R) holds talks with his Japanese counterpart Shinjiro Koizumi at the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's base in Yokosuka in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Jan. 30, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan-S. Korea defense talks

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (2nd from L) holds talks with his South Korean counterpart Ahn Gyu Back (2nd from R) at the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's base in Yokosuka in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Jan. 30, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan-S. Korea defense talks

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (2nd from L) holds talks with his South Korean counterpart Ahn Gyu Back at the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's base in Yokosuka in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Jan. 30, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Emperor meets with awardees at Imperial Palace

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (2nd from R) and Empress Masako (far R) meet with people who received awards for their contribution to the fields of agriculture, fisheries and livestock raising at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Jan. 29, 2026. (Pool photo)

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British PM Starmer meets with China's Xi

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (2nd from R) holds talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Jan. 29, 2026. (Pool photo)

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China's Xi meets with British PM Starmer

Chinese President Xi Jinping (3rd from L) and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (2nd from R) hold talks in Beijing on Jan. 29, 2026. (Pool photo)

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China's Xi meets with British PM Starmer

Chinese President Xi Jinping (3rd from L) and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (2nd from R) hold talks in Beijing on Jan. 29, 2026. (Pool photo)

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General election in Japan

Centrist Reform Alliance co-leader Tetsuo Saito (2nd from L) raises his fist after making a stump speech in Tokyo on Jan. 24, 2026, ahead of a general election on Feb. 8.

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General election in Japan

Centrist Reform Alliance co-leader Tetsuo Saito (2nd from L) raises his fist after making a stump speech in Tokyo on Jan. 24, 2026, ahead of a general election on Feb. 8.

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Football: UEFA Europa League

Celtic's Reo Hatate (2nd from L) receives a red card during the first half of a UEFA Europa League football match against Bologna on Jan. 22, 2026, in Bologna, Italy.

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Japan PM Takaichi presented dried persimmons

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (far R) receives a box of dried persimmons produced in Fukushima Prefecture from Masao Uchibori (2nd from R), governor of the northeastern Japan prefecture, at the premier's office in Tokyo on Jan. 21, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi presented dried persimmons

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (far R) receives a box of dried persimmons produced in Fukushima Prefecture from Masao Uchibori (2nd from R), governor of the northeastern Japan prefecture, at the premier's office in Tokyo on Jan. 21, 2026.

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Honda to return to F1

Honda Motor Co. President Toshihiro Mibe (2nd from R) attends a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 20, 2026, jointly with Formula One CEO Stefano Domenicali (C) and Aston Martin Executive Chairman Lawrence Stroll (2nd from L). Mibe said Honda will return to Formula One racing in the 2026 season from March as a power unit supplier to British sports car manufacturer Aston Martin.

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SPORT INVERNALI - Sci Alpino - 2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Women's Giant Slalom

BRIGNONE Federica ITA during 2nd manche of Audi FIS Ski World Cup in Kronplatz Giant Slalom during 2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Women's Giant Slalom, Alpine Ski race in Kronplatz, Italy, January 20 2026

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GRITSCH Franziska AUT during 2nd manche of Audi FIS Ski World Cup in Kronplatz Giant Slalom during 2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Women's Giant Slalom, Alpine Ski race in Kronplatz, Italy, January 20 2026

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RAST Camille SUI (2nd Place) during Audi FIS Ski World Cup in Kronplatz Giant Slalom award ceremony during 2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Women's Giant Slalom, Alpine Ski race in Kronplatz, Italy, January 20 2026

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ALPHAND Estelle SWE during 2nd manche of Audi FIS Ski World Cup in Kronplatz Giant Slalom during 2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Women's Giant Slalom, Alpine Ski race in Kronplatz, Italy, January 20 2026

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GRITSCH Franziska AUT during 2nd manche of Audi FIS Ski World Cup in Kronplatz Giant Slalom during 2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Women's Giant Slalom, Alpine Ski race in Kronplatz, Italy, January 20 2026

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PAZZAGLIA Alice ITA during 2nd manche of Audi FIS Ski World Cup in Kronplatz Giant Slalom during 2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Women's Giant Slalom, Alpine Ski race in Kronplatz, Italy, January 20 2026

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SCHEIB Julia AUT during 2nd manche of Audi FIS Ski World Cup in Kronplatz Giant Slalom during 2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Women's Giant Slalom, Alpine Ski race in Kronplatz, Italy, January 20 2026

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ALLENBACH Dania SUI during 2nd manche of Audi FIS Ski World Cup in Kronplatz Giant Slalom during 2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Women's Giant Slalom, Alpine Ski race in Kronplatz, Italy, January 20 2026

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ALLENBACH Dania SUI during 2nd manche of Audi FIS Ski World Cup in Kronplatz Giant Slalom during 2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Women's Giant Slalom, Alpine Ski race in Kronplatz, Italy, January 20 2026

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COLTURI Lara ALB during 2nd manche of Audi FIS Ski World Cup in Kronplatz Giant Slalom during 2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Women's Giant Slalom, Alpine Ski race in Kronplatz, Italy, January 20 2026

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ROBINSON Alice NZL during 2nd manche of Audi FIS Ski World Cup in Kronplatz Giant Slalom during 2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Women's Giant Slalom, Alpine Ski race in Kronplatz, Italy, January 20 2026

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LOEVBLOM Hilma SWE during 2nd manche of Audi FIS Ski World Cup in Kronplatz Giant Slalom during 2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Women's Giant Slalom, Alpine Ski race in Kronplatz, Italy, January 20 2026

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ZENERE Asja ITA during 2nd manche of Audi FIS Ski World Cup in Kronplatz Giant Slalom during 2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Women's Giant Slalom, Alpine Ski race in Kronplatz, Italy, January 20 2026

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SCHEIB Julia AUT and RAST Camille SUI during 2nd manche of Audi FIS Ski World Cup in Kronplatz Giant Slalom during 2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Women's Giant Slalom, Alpine Ski race in Kronplatz, Italy, January 20 2026

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KASPER Vanessa SUI during 2nd manche of Audi FIS Ski World Cup in Kronplatz Giant Slalom during 2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Women's Giant Slalom, Alpine Ski race in Kronplatz, Italy, January 20 2026

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BRIGNONE Federica ITA during 2nd manche of Audi FIS Ski World Cup in Kronplatz Giant Slalom during 2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Women's Giant Slalom, Alpine Ski race in Kronplatz, Italy, January 20 2026

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RAST Camille SUI (2nd Place) during Audi FIS Ski World Cup in Kronplatz Giant Slalom award ceremony during 2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Women's Giant Slalom, Alpine Ski race in Kronplatz, Italy, January 20 2026

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SHIFFRIN Mikaela USA during 2nd manche of Audi FIS Ski World Cup in Kronplatz Giant Slalom during 2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Women's Giant Slalom, Alpine Ski race in Kronplatz, Italy, January 20 2026

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SCHEIB Julia AUT and RAST Camille SUI during 2nd manche of Audi FIS Ski World Cup in Kronplatz Giant Slalom during 2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Women's Giant Slalom, Alpine Ski race in Kronplatz, Italy, January 20 2026

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PAZZAGLIA Alice ITA during 2nd manche of Audi FIS Ski World Cup in Kronplatz Giant Slalom during 2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Women's Giant Slalom, Alpine Ski race in Kronplatz, Italy, January 20 2026