Seattle Mariners radio broadcaster Rizzs

Seattle Mariners radio broadcaster Rizzs

Rick Rizzs, 72-year-old longtime Seattle Mariners radio broadcaster, speaks during a press conference at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on Jan. 28, 2026, after announcing the previous day that the 2026 season will be his last in the broadcast booth.

Seattle Mariners radio broadcaster Rizzs

Seattle Mariners radio broadcaster Rizzs

Rick Rizzs, 72-year-old longtime Seattle Mariners radio broadcaster, speaks during a press conference at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on Jan. 28, 2026, after announcing the previous day that the 2026 season will be his last in the broadcast booth.

Annual spring wage talks in Japan

Annual spring wage talks in Japan

Japanese Trade Union Confederation President Tomoko Yoshino (R) speaks during a meeting in Tokyo with the Japan Business Federation on Jan. 27, 2026, as the year's spring wage negotiations effectively begin.

Annual spring wage talks in Japan

Annual spring wage talks in Japan

Combined photo shows Japan Business Federation Chairman Yoshinobu Tsutsui (L) and Japanese Trade Union Confederation President Tomoko Yoshino holding talks in Tokyo on Jan. 27, 2026, effectively starting the year's spring wage negotiations.

Annual spring wage talks in Japan

Annual spring wage talks in Japan

Japan Business Federation Chairman Yoshinobu Tsutsui speaks to the press after a meeting in Tokyo with the Japanese Trade Union Confederation on Jan. 27, 2026, as the year's spring wage negotiations effectively begin.

Annual spring wage talks in Japan

Annual spring wage talks in Japan

Japanese Trade Union Confederation President Tomoko Yoshino meets the press after a meeting with the Japan Business Federation in Tokyo on Jan. 27, 2026, as the year's spring wage negotiations effectively begin.

Annual spring wage talks in Japan

Annual spring wage talks in Japan

Officials of the Japanese Trade Union Confederation and the Japan Business Federation hold a meeting in Tokyo on Jan. 27, 2026, as the year's spring wage negotiations effectively begin.

Annual spring wage talks in Japan

Annual spring wage talks in Japan

Officials of the Japanese Trade Union Confederation and the Japan Business Federation hold a meeting in Tokyo on Jan. 27, 2026, as the year's spring wage negotiations effectively begin.

Annual spring wage talks in Japan

Annual spring wage talks in Japan

Japan Business Federation Chairman Yoshinobu Tsutsui (L) speaks during a meeting in Tokyo with the Japanese Trade Union Confederation on Jan. 27, 2026, as the year's spring wage negotiations effectively begin.

Annual spring wage talks in Japan

Annual spring wage talks in Japan

Japan Business Federation Chairman Yoshinobu Tsutsui (L) speaks during a meeting in Tokyo with the Japanese Trade Union Confederation on Jan. 27, 2026, as the year's spring wage negotiations effectively begin.

Sumo: Ozeki Aonishiki

Sumo: Ozeki Aonishiki

Ozeki Aonishiki holds up a newspaper reporting his victory at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament as he meets the press in Tokyo on Jan. 26, 2026.

Sumo: Ozeki Aonishiki

Sumo: Ozeki Aonishiki

Ozeki Aonishiki meets the press in Tokyo on Jan. 26, 2026, a day after winning back-to-back championships at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.

Sumo: Ozeki Aonishiki

Sumo: Ozeki Aonishiki

Ozeki Aonishiki meets the press in Tokyo on Jan. 26, 2026, a day after winning back-to-back championships at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.

Sumo: Ozeki Aonishiki

Sumo: Ozeki Aonishiki

Ozeki Aonishiki meets the press in Tokyo on Jan. 26, 2026, a day after winning back-to-back championships at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.

Sumo: Ozeki Aonishiki

Sumo: Ozeki Aonishiki

Ozeki Aonishiki meets the press in Tokyo on Jan. 26, 2026, a day after winning back-to-back championships at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.

Sumo: Ozeki Aonishiki

Sumo: Ozeki Aonishiki

Ozeki Aonishiki meets the press in Tokyo on Jan. 26, 2026, a day after winning back-to-back championships at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.

New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki celebrates after winning the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena for the second consecutive Emperor's Cup title on Jan. 25, 2026. (Pool photo)

New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki (R) waves to fans during a parade after he won the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena for the second consecutive Emperor's Cup title on Jan. 25, 2026.

New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki (R) waves to fans during a parade after he won the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena for the second consecutive Emperor's Cup title on Jan. 25, 2026.

New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki (C) celebrates after winning the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena for the second consecutive Emperor's Cup title on Jan. 25, 2026. (Pool photo)

New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki (C) celebrates after winning the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo for the second consecutive Emperor's Cup title on Jan. 25, 2026.

New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki (C) celebrates after winning the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo for the second consecutive Emperor's Cup title on Jan. 25, 2026.

New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki celebrates after winning the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo for the second consecutive Emperor's Cup title on Jan. 25, 2026.

New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki celebrates after winning the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo for the second consecutive Emperor's Cup title on Jan. 25, 2026.

New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki (C) celebrates after winning the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo for the second consecutive Emperor's Cup title on Jan. 25, 2026.

New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki receives the Emperor's Cup from Japan Sumo Association head Hakkaku after winning the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena on Jan. 25, 2026, following a victory at the previous tournament in Fukuoka in November. (Pool photo)

New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki receives the Emperor's Cup from Japan Sumo Association head Hakkaku after winning the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena on Jan. 25, 2026, following a victory at the previous tournament in Fukuoka in November.

New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki (L) defeats rank-and-filer Atamifuji in a playoff on the final day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena on Jan. 25, 2026, winning the Emperor's Cup for the second consecutive time.

New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki (L) defeats rank-and-filer Atamifuji in a playoff on the final day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena on Jan. 25, 2026, winning the Emperor's Cup for the second consecutive time.

New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki receives the Emperor's Cup from Japan Sumo Association head Hakkaku after winning the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena on Jan. 25, 2026, following a victory at the previous tournament in Fukuoka in November.

New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki (top) defeats rank-and-filer Atamifuji in a playoff on the final day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena on Jan. 25, 2026, winning the Emperor's Cup for the second consecutive time.

Imperial police officers' New Year parade

Imperial police officers' New Year parade

Japanese Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako (L) and their daughter Princess Aiko watch a New Year parade by Imperial Guard Headquarters officers at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Jan. 23, 2026. (Pool photo)

Imperial police officers' New Year parade

Imperial police officers' New Year parade

Japanese Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako (C) and their daughter Princess Aiko arrive at the venue of a New Year parade by Imperial Guard Headquarters officers at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Jan. 23, 2026. (Pool photo)

Japan: Massive Crowding at Stations After Knife Scare on Saikyo Line

17-year-old boy was arrested on Friday, January 23, following reports of a man armed with a knife on a Saikyo Line train in Tokyo’s Kita Ward. While no injuries were reported, several train lines were suspended, forcing some passengers to walk along the tracks and causing massive crowding at stations as commuters were left stranded.

Japan: Teen Arrested Over Knife on Tokyo Train as Passengers Evacuate onto Tracks

A 17-year-old boy was arrested on Friday, January 23, following reports of a man armed with a knife on a Saikyo Line train in Tokyo’s Kita Ward. While no injuries were reported, several train lines were suspended, forcing some passengers to evacuate onto the tracks and walk to the nearest station.

China: Clever Chicken Evades Tigers Under Sightseeing Vehicle on New Year’s Eve

In a Henan Province tiger park on New Year's Eve, Wednesday, December 31, a clever chicken was spotted using a slow-moving sightseeing vehicle as a shield to escape two Siberian tigers. The bird synchronized its steps beneath the car's chassis to stay out of reach, outsmarting the predators within the tiger reserve.

Shooter of ex-Japan PM Abe sentenced to life

Shooter of ex-Japan PM Abe sentenced to life

People protest outside the Nara District Court on Jan. 21, 2026, after Tetsuya Yamagami was sentenced to life in prison for the 2022 fatal shooting of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during an election stump speech in the western Japan city in July 2022. Yamagami's defense sought a maximum 20-year term, citing harm from a religious group and his tragic upbringing.

Shooter of ex-Japan PM Abe sentenced to life

Shooter of ex-Japan PM Abe sentenced to life

People protest outside the Nara District Court on Jan. 21, 2026, after Tetsuya Yamagami was sentenced to life in prison for the 2022 fatal shooting of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during an election stump speech in the western Japan city in July 2022. Yamagami's defense sought a maximum 20-year term, citing harm from a religious group and his tragic upbringing.

ARMAND DUPLANTIS AT SWEDISH ATHLETICS GALA 2026

ARMAND DUPLANTIS AT SWEDISH ATHLETICS GALA 2026

Swedish pole vaulter Armand Duplantis, was named Athlete of the Year at the Swedish Atea Athletics Gala at Berns in Stockholm, Sweden, January 20, 2026. Photo: Christine Olsson / TT / Code 10430

ARMAND DUPLANTIS AT SWEDISH ATHLETICS GALA 2026

ARMAND DUPLANTIS AT SWEDISH ATHLETICS GALA 2026

Swedish pole vaulter Armand Duplantis, was named Athlete of the Year at the Swedish Atea Athletics Gala at Berns in Stockholm, Sweden, January 20, 2026. Photo: Christine Olsson / TT / Code 10430

ARMAND DUPLANTIS AT SWEDISH ATHLETICS GALA 2026

ARMAND DUPLANTIS AT SWEDISH ATHLETICS GALA 2026

Swedish pole vaulter Armand Duplantis, was named Athlete of the Year at the Swedish Atea Athletics Gala at Berns in Stockholm, Sweden, January 20, 2026. Photo: Christine Olsson / TT / Code 10430

Trump Joins White House Briefing

Trump Joins White House Briefing

United States President Donald J Trump holds a photo of an alleged individual in Minnesota charged with drug trafficking as he joins the White House briefing in the James S Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Today marks the one-year anniversary of the President taking office for his second term. Credit: Aaron Schwartz / Pool via CNP

Trump Joins White House Briefing

Trump Joins White House Briefing

United States President Donald J Trump joins the White House briefing in the James S Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Today marks the one-year anniversary of the President taking office for his second term. Credit: Aaron Schwartz / Pool via CNP

Trump Joins White House Briefing

Trump Joins White House Briefing

Journalists try to ask United States President Donald J Trump a question as he joins the White House briefing in the James S Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Today marks the one-year anniversary of the President taking office for his second term. Credit: Aaron Schwartz / Pool via CNP

Trump Joins White House Briefing

Trump Joins White House Briefing

United States President Donald J Trump joins the White House briefing in the James S Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Today marks the one-year anniversary of the President taking office for his second term. Credit: Aaron Schwartz / Pool via CNP

Trump Joins White House Briefing

Trump Joins White House Briefing

Journalists try to ask United States President Donald J Trump a question as he joins the White House briefing in the James S Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Today marks the one-year anniversary of the President taking office for his second term. Credit: Aaron Schwartz / Pool via CNP

Trump Joins White House Briefing

Trump Joins White House Briefing

United States President Donald J Trump joins the White House briefing in the James S Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Today marks the one-year anniversary of the President taking office for his second term. Credit: Aaron Schwartz / Pool via CNP

Trump Joins White House Briefing

Trump Joins White House Briefing

United States President Donald J Trump joins the White House briefing in the James S Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Today marks the one-year anniversary of the President taking office for his second term. Credit: Aaron Schwartz / Pool via CNP

Trump Joins White House Briefing

Trump Joins White House Briefing

United States President Donald J Trump joins the White House briefing in the James S Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Today marks the one-year anniversary of the President taking office for his second term. Credit: Aaron Schwartz / Pool via CNP

Trump Joins White House Briefing

Trump Joins White House Briefing

United States President Donald J Trump joins the White House briefing in the James S Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Today marks the one-year anniversary of the President taking office for his second term. Credit: Aaron Schwartz / Pool via CNP