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Published on Mar 11, 2025

Japan brings huge wildfire under control, says mayor

Japan’s worst wildfire in more than half a century, which killed at least one person, has been brought under control, the mayor of the northern city of Ofunato said on Sunday. The fire had raged in the mountains around the rural region since Feb.26, …

Source: Gulf Today - Pro-Government
Published on Mar 11, 2025

Are we deciphering 'Ikigai' all wrong? The truth behind Japan’s most misunderstood philosophy

For years, Ikigai has been touted as the Japanese secret to a long and happy life, often depicted through a sleek Venn diagram that links passion, mission, profession, and vocation. Millions have been inspired by the idea that finding their one true …

Source: The Economic Times - Label Pending
Published on Mar 11, 2025

Northeastern Japan battles raging fires, 14 years after the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami

Firefighters in action near Ofunato, Iwate prefecture in Japan on March 1, 2025. FIRE AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT AGENCY/AFP Evacuation orders were partially lifted on Friday, March 7, and the three schools in the Akasaki district of Ofunato will reopen on …

Source: Le Monde - Center-left
Published on Mar 11, 2025

Sanriku Railway Train Guide Discusses Importance of Disaster Preparedness; 25-year-old Shares Experience of Great East ...

The Yomiuri Shimbun Ran Chiyokawa discusses the Great East Japan Earthquake on Sanriku Railway’s guided train tours where passengers can learn about disaster preparedness in Iwate Prefecture on Feb. 28. By Shuntaro Sakamoto / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff …

Source: The Japan News - Neutral
Published on Mar 10, 2025

Japan's worst wildfire in 50 years brought under control: mayor

Tokyo: Japan's worst wildfire in more than half a century, which killed at least one person, has been brought under control, the mayor of the northern city of Ofunato said on Sunday. The fire had raged in the mountains around the rural region since …

Source: The Peninsula - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Mar 11, 2025

Japan marks 14th anniversary of quake-tsunami, nuclear disasters

SENDAI (Kyodo) -- Japan on Tuesday marked 14 years since a devastating earthquake and tsunami rocked the country's northeast and triggered a nuclear crisis, with residents in one of the hardest-hit areas again reeling from the impact of a natural …

Source: The Mainichi - Neutral
Published on Mar 11, 2025

Japan marks 14 years since March 11 disasters

People across Japan are remembering tens of thousands of lives lost 14 years ago. On March 11, 2011, a massive earthquake and tsunami hit Japan's eastern Pacific coast, triggering a nuclear accident that continues to affect the region today. People in …

Source: NHK - Public Broadcaster
Published on Mar 10, 2025

Evacuation orders lifted for all fire-affected areas in northeastern Japan city

Ofunato City in northeastern Japan's Iwate Prefecture lifted the remaining evacuation orders for wildfire-affected areas on Monday, 12 days after the fires broke out. The move followed the city's declaration on Sunday that the wildfires had been …

Source: NHK - Public Broadcaster
Published on Mar 11, 2025

Not a Single Asian Country Met Air Quality Standards in 2024

Asian countries remained on the back foot in managing air pollution last year, with none managing to meet air quality standards outlined by the World Health Organisation, a new report has shown. Only Australia, New Zealand, the Bahamas, Barbados, Grenada …

Source: Asia Financial - Neutral
Published on Mar 8, 2025

Japan experiences largest wildfire in 50 years

Japan’s largest wildfire in decades has been burning in the northeastern region of the country for more than a week. While rain in recent days has appeared to halt the fire’s spread, firefighters are continuing to bring it under control. Thousands have …

Source: World Socialist Web Site - Left-wing
Published on Mar 11, 2025

Forget tariffs, Trump may be targeting the Great Lakes and Canada’s freshwater next

Breadcrumb Trail Links Commodities Economy With parts of the U.S. facing chronic drought, the president has reportedly threatened to tear up joint agreements regulating the natural wonders. Joe O'Connor looks at what is at stake Published Mar 11, 2025 …

Source: Financial Post - Center-right
Published on Mar 7, 2025

Japan battles biggest wildfire in 30 years as thousands evacuate

In brief: Japan has experienced its largest wildfire in 30 years, forcing thousands to evacuate and resulting in significant property damage and a fatality. The wildfire, which has been exacerbated by unusually dry conditions and strong winds, has prompted …

Source: AWE International - Label Pending
Published on Mar 6, 2025

Unprecedented forest fire in Japan leaves a dead man and shifts thousands

Although the arrival of rain has provided temporary relief, local authorities warn that the situation is still critical EFE/EPA/Japan Fire and Disaster Management Agency To date, the fire has devastated about 2,900 hectares of vegetation A large …

Source: Global Happenings - Neutral
Published on Mar 6, 2025

Rain Halts Spread Of Japan's Worst Wildfire In More Than 50 Years

Tokyo: Rain appears to have halted the spread of Japan's worst wildfire in more than half a century, officials said Thursday, as residents expressed relief the smoke was gone. The blaze had raged around the northern city of Ofunato for more than a week …

Source: NDTV - Center-right
Published on Mar 6, 2025

Watch: Rain offers relief in Japan's worst wildfire

Officials said Thursday that rain appears to have halted the spread of Japan's worst wildfire in more than half a century, and residents expressed relief that the smoke was gone. The blaze had raged around the northern city of Ofunato for more than a …

Source: Gulf News - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Mar 5, 2025

Rain, snow bring hope in Japan’s worst wildfire in 50 years

OFUNATO (AFP) – Japan battled its worst wildfire in half a century yesterday in a region hit by record-low rainfall, as wet weather gave hope for some relief. The blaze around the northern city of Ofunato in the Iwate region has raged for more than a week, …

Source: Borneo Bulletin - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Mar 11, 2025

Kyodo News Digest: March 11, 2025

Photo taken on March 10, 2025, from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a burned area following a forest fire in Ofunato in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan. (Kyodo) The following is the latest list of selected news summaries by Kyodo News. ---------- …

Source: Kyodo News+ - Neutral
Published on Mar 11, 2025

Volume 70, Issue 5, March 10, 2025

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Source: Lookout Navy News - Neutral
Published on Mar 8, 2025

Authorities in Ofunato to assess wildfire evacuation orders

Authorities in Ofunato City, northeastern Japan, are considering whether to lift more evacuation orders imposed because of wildfires. They say no new blazes broke out in the two days through Friday. The area had its first rainfall on Wednesday since the …

Source: NHK - Public Broadcaster

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Published on March 11, 2025 - 19:56 GMT

Delaware’s Weather Ignites Wildfire Concerns

DOVER, Del. (March 11, 2025)—Delaware’s ongoing drought and the current weather conditions the state has been experiencing have caused an uptick in wildfires in all three counties. Due to an elevated wildfire risk, the Delaware Forest Service urges all …

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Published on March 11, 2025 - 05:09 GMT

Armstrong declares statewide fire emergency as drought conditions persist, wildfire risk remains high

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong today signed an executive order declaring a statewide fire emergency and activating the State Emergency Operations Plan as above average temperatures and below average precipitation continue to exacerbate drought …

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Published on March 10, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

AiDASH Launches Wildfire Mitigation Planning Services to Help Utilities Prevent Wildfires

Appoints CAL FIRE and SDG&E Veteran Randy Lyle to Lead New Wildfire Mitigation Practice PALO ALTO, CA, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AiDASH, an enterprise SaaS company providing satellite-first AI applications for …

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Published on March 9, 2025 - 04:45 GMT

COMMISSIONER SID MILLER URGES TEXANS TO BE PREPARED AS WILDFIRE AND SEVERE STORM THREATS INTENSIFY THIS WEE

Additional state emergency response resources are available throughout highly critical wildfire danger across Texas AUSTIN – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller urges Texans—especially farmers and ranchers—to take immediate precautions as wildfire …

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Published on March 8, 2025 - 03:49 GMT

FEMA Extends Deadline to Apply for Wildfire Disaster Assistance

LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles County homeowners and renters who suffered uninsured or underinsured damage to their property from the January wildfires have a few weeks left to apply for federal disaster assistance. FEMA has extended the application deadline to …

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Published on March 8, 2025 - 02:20 GMT

Modular home transport continues for wildfire survivors

Posted on Mar 7, 2025 in Highways News, Main, News KAHULUI, Hawai‘i – The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies highway users of potential traffic delays as modular homes for wildfire survivors are transported from Kahului to the state’s Ka …

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Published on March 8, 2025 - 02:18 GMT

Modular home transport continues for wildfire survivors

Posted on Mar 7, 2025 in Highways News, Main, News KAHULUI, Hawai‘i – The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies highway users of potential traffic delays as modular homes for wildfire survivors are transported from Kahului to the state’s Ka …

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Published on March 8, 2025 - 03:44 GMT

Governor Henry McMaster Secures Federal Assistance For Wildfire

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster today announced that South Carolina has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to support the state's response to the Covington Drive Fire. The …

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Published on March 11, 2025 - 17:29 GMT

Celebrating the West Weekend Amarillo to Benefit WRCA Foundation

AMARILLO, TX, UNITED STATES, March 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Two cowboy concerts later this month will raise funds to benefit the Working Ranch Cowboys Foundation, a 501(c)(3), supporting their Cowboy Crisis, Scholarship, and Disaster Relief …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Culture, Society & Lifestyle ...
Published on March 11, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

LAGO Innovation Fund Facilitates Funding for EVERYWHERE Communications

CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, March 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LAGO Innovation Fund (LAGO), a private credit fund supporting high-growth companies announced that it has provided a debt facility to EVERYWHERE Communications, a leading global …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Banking, Finance & Investment Industry ...
Published on March 11, 2025 - 12:00 GMT

Wildcat Power Gen Unveils the PowerPack: A Game-Changer in Reliable, Scalable Power Generation

Wildcat Power Gen proudly introduces the PowerPack, an innovative and scalable power generation solution designed to meet the most demanding energy needs. WICHITA, KS, UNITED STATES, March 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Wildcat Power Gen proudly …

Distribution channels: Building & Construction Industry, Energy Industry ...
Published on March 11, 2025 - 10:00 GMT

Prevalon Energy Unveils insightOS™: The Future of Energy Storage Management

insightOS™: Secure, Intelligent, and Optimized for the Future of Energy Storage HEATHROW, FL, UNITED STATES, March 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Prevalon Energy unveils insightOS™—an advanced Energy Management System (EMS) engineered for unmatched …

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Published on March 11, 2025 - 09:02 GMT

Mission-Critical Communications Leader Softil at IWCE 2025

Conference and Exhibition Schedule TEL AVIV, ISRAEL, March 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mission-critical communications (MCX) leader Softil today advises its schedule for the upcoming International Wireless Communications Expo 2025 (IWCE). The MCX …

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Published on March 11, 2025 - 19:49 GMT

Less Than Five Days Remain to Request Compensation for Damages from Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire

Deadline approaches for landowners' restoration plan requests from USDA SANTA FE, N.M. — Individuals impacted by the 2022 Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire and subsequent flooding who have not yet filed a claim for damages have less than five days …

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Published on March 11, 2025 - 19:49 GMT

FEMA Assistance Available for Personal Property Loss

FRANKFORT, Ky. -- Kentucky residents who experienced damage from the February severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides may be eligible for FEMA assistance. Homeowners and renters in Breathitt, Clay, Estill, Floyd, Harlan, …

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Published on March 11, 2025 - 19:49 GMT

FEMA Assistance Now Available for More West Virginians

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Residents of Logan and Wayne counties are now eligible to apply for assistance from FEMA to help with costs from the Feb. 15, 2025, winter flooding. Residents in McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, and Wyoming counties remain eligible for …

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Published on March 11, 2025 - 01:27 GMT

True North Advisory, LLC Launches New Website to Better Serve First Responders and Veterans

True North Advisory launches a new website to provide first responders and veterans with tailored financial solutions and expert guidance for long-term success. BOWIE, MD, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Built for Those Who …

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Published on March 10, 2025 - 17:32 GMT

Georgetown University's Hoyalytics Data Science Students to Tackle Real-World Data Analytics at Newsmatics

The Internship Program Will Allow Students to Identify Trends and Make Data-Driven Recommendations WASHINGTON , DC, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Data science students at Georgetown University will soon have an exciting opportunity …

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Published on March 10, 2025 - 15:00 GMT

Japanese Company Partners with Kochi Prefecture to Promote Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Products Worldwide

TOKYO, JAPAN, March 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TRUSTIA CORPORATION is pleased to announce the launch of a renewed Kochi special site for its e-commerce offering of disaster risk reduction and management products to customers in Japan and …

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Published on March 10, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

AiDASH Launches Wildfire Mitigation Planning Services to Help Utilities Prevent Wildfires

Appoints CAL FIRE and SDG&E Veteran Randy Lyle to Lead New Wildfire Mitigation Practice PALO ALTO, CA, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AiDASH, an enterprise SaaS company providing satellite-first AI applications for …

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Published on March 9, 2025 - 21:40 GMT

Announcing the Launch of the Global Well-Being and Impact Leadership Certification (GWILC)

A New Era of Leadership Grounded in Happiness and Impact. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, March 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A New Era of Leadership Grounded in Happiness and Impact: Today marks the inspiring launch of the Global Well-Being and …

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Published on March 9, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

SpecFive Partners with Freedom Link Group,Inc. to Strengthen Emergency Communication Across the Southern US

AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, March 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SpecFive, a leader in decentralized communication technologies, proudly announces a strategic partnership with Freedom Link Group, Inc., a non-profit organization based in Northeast …

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Published on March 8, 2025 - 19:51 GMT

Disaster Recovery Centers in Mingo and Wyoming Counties, W.Va. Opening Monday March 10

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Two Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) will be opening on Monday March 10, at 8:00 a.m. One DRC will open in Mingo County at Williamson Campus in Williamson, WV and the other will open in Wyoming County at the Wyoming County Courthouse in …

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Published on March 7, 2025 - 21:14 GMT

XOP Networks and Exacom Partner to Deliver Enhanced Communication Solutions

Our combined solutions enhance functionality, reliability, security, and compliance of mission-critical communications for the shared customer base. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, March 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- XOP Networks, a leading provider …

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Published on March 7, 2025 - 18:04 GMT

SorbiForce Launches Crowdfunding Campaign on StartEngine to Scale U.S. Production Amid Growing Market Demand

SorbiForce Launches Crowdfunding Campaign on StartEngine PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, March 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SorbiForce, a pioneer in sustainable battery technology, has launched a new crowdfunding campaign on StartEngine as part of …

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Published on March 7, 2025 - 17:57 GMT

ADDITIONAL ENTERTAINERS ADDED TO TOMORROW’S TWO VIRGINIAS, ONE MISSION TELETHON

BLUEFIELD, WV, UNITED STATES, March 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Two Virginias will unite for an unprecedented evening of entertainment and community support during the Two Virginias, One Mission telethon. The event will be broadcast live …

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Published on March 8, 2025 - 03:49 GMT

FEMA Extends Deadline to Apply for Wildfire Disaster Assistance

LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles County homeowners and renters who suffered uninsured or underinsured damage to their property from the January wildfires have a few weeks left to apply for federal disaster assistance. FEMA has extended the application deadline to …

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Published on March 8, 2025 - 03:49 GMT

FEMA Application Deadline Extended for North Carolinians

HICKORY, N.C. – At the request of the state of North Carolina, FEMA has extended the deadline to apply for assistance after Tropical Storm Helene to April 7, 2025. FEMA may be able to help with temporary lodging, basic home repairs, personal property loss …

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