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Japanese automaker Nissan says it plans job and production cuts in the U.S.

Jan. 30, 2025 00:27 AM EST

TOKYO (AP) — Nissan is slashing production at its U.S. plants and offering buyouts to factory workers there as part of the Japanese automaker’s urgent efforts to return to profitability. The move is part of Nissan Motor Corp.’s plans, announced two months ago, to slash 9,000...

AP PHOTOS: Young people in sumptuous kimonos and sober suits mark Coming of Age Day in Japan

Jan. 13, 2025 20:13 PM EST

YOKOHAMA, Japan (AP) — Japan's Coming of Age Day is a sure sign of winter, arriving after New Year celebrations and before the cherry blossom parties of early spring. The national holiday is held on the second Monday of January. People turn out to admire the elaborate outfits young...

Lydia Ko had doubts about her game. She never felt more proud of her climb back to the top

Dec. 17, 2024 09:01 AM EST

Lydia Ko had the Olympic gold medal virtually wrapped up when she had a conversation with herself walking up the 18th fairway at Le Golf National that surprised her. “The thing I told myself walking down the 18th was, ‘I’m so proud of myself.' And I never say that to me," Ko...