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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Toronto Blue Jays rookie Kazuma Okamoto hits a two-run home run in the second inning of a spring training game against the New York Mets in Dunedin, Florida, on Feb. 23, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Toronto Blue Jays rookie Kazuma Okamoto (R) celebrates with teammate Addison Barger after hitting a two-run home run in the second inning of a spring training baseball game against the New York Mets in Dunedin, Florida, on Feb. 23, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Toronto Blue Jays rookie Kazuma Okamoto (R) celebrates with teammate Addison Barger after hitting a two-run home run in the second inning of a spring training baseball game against the New York Mets in Dunedin, Florida, on Feb. 23, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Toronto Blue Jays rookie Kazuma Okamoto (R) celebrates with teammate Addison Barger after hitting a two-run home run in the second inning of a spring training baseball game against the New York Mets in Dunedin, Florida, on Feb. 23, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Toronto Blue Jays rookie Kazuma Okamoto high-fives with teammates in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run in the second inning of a spring training baseball game against the New York Mets in Dunedin, Florida, on Feb. 23, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Toronto Blue Jays rookie Kazuma Okamoto rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the second inning of a spring training baseball game against the New York Mets in Dunedin, Florida, on Feb. 23, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Toronto Blue Jays rookie Kazuma Okamoto hits a two-run home run in the second inning of a spring training game against the New York Mets in Dunedin, Florida, on Feb. 23, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Combined photo shows Japanese figure skaters (from top to bottom) Kaori Sakamoto, Ami Nakai and Mone Chiba performing during the free program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 19, 2026, en route to finishing second, third and fourth, respectively, in the women's figure skating event.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Kaori Sakamoto (facing camera) of Japan sheds tears after finishing second while being hugged by gold medalist Alysa Liu after competing in the women's figure skating event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 19, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan cries after finishing second in the women's figure skating event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 19, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Mari Fukada of Japan reacts after landing a jump in her second run in the women's snowboard slopestyle final at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 18, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Ryoyu Kobayashi of Japan reacts after his second jump in the men's Ski jumping super team competition at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Predazzo Ski Jumping Stadium in Predazzo, Italy, on Feb. 16, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Ryoyu Kobayashi of Japan reacts after his second jump in the men's Ski jumping super team competition at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Predazzo Ski Jumping Stadium in Predazzo, Italy, on Feb. 16, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Ryoyu Kobayashi of Japan is pictured after landing his second jump in the men's Ski jumping super team competition at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Predazzo Ski Jumping Stadium in Predazzo, Italy, on Feb. 16, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Ren Nikaido of Japan is pictured after landing his second jump in the men's Ski jumping super team competition at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Predazzo Ski Jumping Stadium in Predazzo, Italy, on Feb. 16, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Ren Nikaido of Japan is pictured after his second jump in the men's Ski jumping super team competition at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Predazzo Ski Jumping Stadium in Predazzo, Italy, on Feb. 16, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Ren Nikaido of Japan is pictured after landing his second jump in the men's Ski jumping super team competition at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Predazzo Ski Jumping Stadium in Predazzo, Italy, on Feb. 16, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Ren Nikaido of Japan soars through the air during his second jump in the men's Ski jumping super team competition at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Predazzo Ski Jumping Stadium in Predazzo, Italy, on Feb. 16, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Yuto Totsuka of Japan reacts after his second run during the men's snowboard halfpipe final at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 13, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Composite photo shows Japan's Ayumu Hirano performing a frontside double cork 1620 en route to scoring 86.50 points during his second run in the men's snowboard halfpipe final at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 13, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy. The reigning champion finished seventh after coming back from hip and nose fractures suffered in mid-January.

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Prudential Life Insurance Press Conference Regarding Voluntary Suspension of New Policy Sales

Prudential Life Insurance Press Conference Regarding Voluntary Suspension of New Policy Sales

Prudential Life Insurance holds a press conference regarding the suspension of new policy sales and other matters. Photo shows Prudential Life Insurance President Hiromitsu Tokumaru (second from right) apologizing at the start of the press conference.=February 10,2026,Tokyo

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Japanese snowboarder Yuto Totsuka smiles after his second run in the men's halfpipe qualification round at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 11, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Japanese snowboarder Yuto Totsuka smiles after his second run in the men's halfpipe qualification round at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 11, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Japanese snowboarder Yuto Totsuka smiles after his second run in the men's halfpipe qualification round at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 11, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Japanese snowboarder Ayumu Hirano smiles after his second run in the men's halfpipe qualification round at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 11, 2026.

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US: Teachers’ Strike Continues in San Francisco as Schools Remain Closed

More than 1,000 San Francisco Unified School District teachers, including parents and students, rallied on Tuesday, February 10, on the second day of a teachers’ strike amid ongoing contract negotiations with the district. Following 11 months of failed contract negotiations, SFUSD announced that schools will remain closed for a third day on Wednesday.

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Japan: Stunning ‘Snow Monsters’ on Mount Zao Delight Visitors

Frost-covered trees known as "Snow Monsters" appeared on Mount Zao in Yamagata Prefecture, forming a rare natural spectacle that occurs only under specific conditions, including temperatures below -10°C and wind speeds exceeding 10 meters per second.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Japanese ski jumper Ren Nikaido reacts after his second jump in the men's normal hill individual at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Predazzo Ski Jumping Stadium in Predazzo, Italy, on Feb. 9, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Japanese ski jumper Ren Nikaido reacts after his second jump in the men's normal hill individual at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Predazzo Ski Jumping Stadium in Predazzo, Italy, on Feb. 9, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Japanese ski jumper Ren Nikaido reacts after his second jump in the men's normal hill individual at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Predazzo Ski Jumping Stadium in Predazzo, Italy, on Feb. 9, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Japanese ski jumper Ren Nikaido reacts after his second jump in the men's normal hill individual at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Predazzo Ski Jumping Stadium in Predazzo, Italy, on Feb. 9, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Japanese ski jumper Ren Nikaido reacts after his second jump in the men's normal hill individual at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Predazzo Ski Jumping Stadium in Predazzo, Italy, on Feb. 9, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Japanese ski jumper Ren Nikaido reacts after his second jump in the men's normal hill individual at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Predazzo Ski Jumping Stadium in Predazzo, Italy, on Feb. 9, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Japanese ski jumper Ren Nikaido reacts after his second jump in the men's normal hill individual at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Predazzo Ski Jumping Stadium in Predazzo, Italy, on Feb. 9, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Japanese ski jumper Ren Nikaido reacts after his second jump in the men's normal hill individual at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Predazzo Ski Jumping Stadium in Predazzo, Italy, on Feb. 9, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Japanese ski jumper Ren Nikaido reacts after his second jump in the men's normal hill individual at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Predazzo Ski Jumping Stadium in Predazzo, Italy, on Feb. 9, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Japanese ski jumper Ren Nikaido reacts after his second jump in the men's normal hill individual at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Predazzo Ski Jumping Stadium in Predazzo, Italy, on Feb. 9, 2026.

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US: Thousands Celebrate in Seattle as Seahawks Win Second Super Bowl Title 2

Thousands of Seattle Seahawks fans poured into the city’s streets on Sunday night, February 8, to celebrate the team’s 29–13 win over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX. Supporters gathered around Lumen Field and Pioneer Square, chanting, setting off fireworks and celebrating late into the night. The victory marked the Seahawks’ second Super Bowl title, with a parade and ceremony scheduled in downtown Seattle on Wednesday.

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US: Thousands Celebrate in Seattle as Seahawks Win Second Super Bowl Title

Thousands of Seattle Seahawks fans poured into the city’s streets on Sunday night, February 8, to celebrate the team’s 29–13 win over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX. Supporters gathered around Lumen Field and Pioneer Square, chanting, setting off fireworks and celebrating late into the night. The victory marked the Seahawks’ second Super Bowl title, with a parade and ceremony scheduled in downtown Seattle on Wednesday.

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Meeting between Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Ryosei Akazawa and TSMC Chairman C.C. Wei

Meeting between Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Ryosei Akazawa and TSMC Chairman C.C. Wei

Meeting between Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Ryosei Akazawa and TSMC Chairman C.C. Wei. Photo shows C.C. Wei of TSMC (second from left front) and Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Ryosei Akazawa (third from right front).=February 5,2026,Tokyo

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Golf: Phoenix Open

Golf: Phoenix Open

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan hits out of a bunker during the final round of the Phoenix Open golf tournament at TPC Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Feb. 8, 2026. Matsuyama finished second after losing in a playoff.

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Lausanne ballet competition

Lausanne ballet competition

Yeom Dayeon, a 17-year-old South Korean who also holds Japanese nationality, performs in the final of the 54th Prix de Lausanne ballet competition in Lausanne, Switzerland, on Feb. 7, 2026. She won second prize.

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Lausanne ballet competition

Lausanne ballet competition

Yeom Dayeon, a 17-year-old South Korean who also holds Japanese nationality, meets the press after winning second prize in the final of the 54th Prix de Lausanne ballet competition in Lausanne, Switzerland, on Feb. 7, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Japan's Nozomi Maruyama (R) is hugged by compatriots Sara Takanashi (L) and Yuki Ito after finishing her second jump in the women's ski jumping normal hill event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Predazzo Ski Jumping Stadium in Predazzo, Italy, on Feb. 7, 2026. Maruyama won bronze.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Japan's Nozomi Maruyama (C) is hugged by compatriots Sara Takanashi (R) and Yuki Ito after finishing her second jump in the women's ski jumping normal hill event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Predazzo Ski Jumping Stadium in Predazzo, Italy, on Feb. 7, 2026. Maruyama won bronze.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Japan's Nozomi Maruyama (C) is hugged by compatriots Sara Takanashi (R) and Yuki Ito after finishing her second jump in the women's ski jumping normal hill event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Predazzo Ski Jumping Stadium in Predazzo, Italy, on Feb. 7, 2026. Maruyama won bronze.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Japan's Taiga Hasegawa falls during his second run in the men's snowboard big air qualification round at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 5, 2026.

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Japan: Severe Snowstorm Triggers Whiteouts Across Hokkaido

Severe Snowstorm rushed through Hokkaido on Friday, February 6, as a rapidly intensifying low-pressure system brought a peak gust of 35.6 meters per second to Cape Soya. Heavy snow and powerful winds triggered whiteouts, causing visibility to drop significantly across the region.

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Japan: Severe Snowstorm Triggers Whiteouts Across Hokkaido 2

Severe Snowstorm rushed through Hokkaido on Friday, February 6, as a rapidly intensifying low-pressure system brought a peak gust of 35.6 meters per second to Cape Soya. Heavy snow and powerful winds triggered whiteouts, causing visibility to drop significantly across the region.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Japan's Hiroto Ogiwara reacts after his second run in the men's snowboard big air qualification round at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 5, 2026.

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