Hata still faced a challenge from Michio Watanabe, 70, who heads a large faction in the Liberal Democratic Party, which ruled Japan until it was deposed by Hosokawa’s reformers last year. Watanabe was willing to bolt the LDP with some of his followers and join the ruling coalition-provided it would make him prime minister. Watanabe’s ploy looked like a long shot. And whoever heads the government will face a long fist of problems: a stagnant economy, a trade fight with Washington and a nuclear threat from nearby North Korea....

But the collapse of the Pac-16 plan ushered in a prolonged period of instability, longer and more volatile than the uncertainty which normally exists in college athletics. Unable to get Texas, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, Oklahoma and Oklahoma State, the Pac-11 settled on Utah to get to 12. That triggered a series of moves, most of which were out of desperation or fear if any motivation was clear. Had the original Pac-16 come to fruition, that omelette would have required some broken eggs....

Richard Trumka Jr., who was nominated by the president in 2021, was interviewed by Bloomberg on Monday, in a piece which said that “a ban on gas stoves is on the table amid rising concern about harmful indoor air pollutants”. “This is a hidden hazard,” Trumka told the outlet. “Any option is on the table. Products that can’t be made safe can be banned.” That would seem to most a pretty clear-cut appraisal of Trumka’s intentions....

We’ll continue to update this article with news on Jones up until the official active/inactive report comes out on Sunday around 6:50 p.m. ET. LIVE: Follow Chiefs vs. Buccaneers on ‘Sunday Night Football' WEEK 4 INJURY UPDATES:Running backs | Pass-catchers | Godwin Is Julio Jones playing Sunday night? UPDATE: ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported late Saturday night that the Bucs are “optimistic” that Jones will play, but no decision will be made until he tests his knee in warmups....

It’s seemed like when one goes down the other plays, then when one comes back the other gets hurt. Davis has played in 37 games for the Lakers while James has managed 55 appearances this season. True to form, LeBron has been ruled out of Thursday’s game against the Jazz just as Davis has been ramping up his workouts in anticipation of a return before the end of the season – whether that is at the conclusion of the regular season or later if the Lakers manage to progress....

On Friday, April 1, the Lakers star tweeted that he’s officially out for the remainder of the season, adding “see y’all in the fall.” April 1, of course, is April Fools’ Day, leaving many on social media wondering whether or not to believe King James. James has missed two straight games with an ankle sprain he suffered in the team’s loss to the Pelicans on March 27. The Lakers have only six games remaining on their schedule so it wouldn’t be a complete shock if he was ruled out for the rest of the season — James said after the game that his ankle felt “horrible,” for what it’s worth — but ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Thursday that James is “hopeful to test out his ankle sprain and try to make a return to the lineup” on Friday when the Lakers face the Pelicans once again....

The loss was the Lakers’ seventh in a row. While LeBron James has been otherworldly this season, averaging 30.3 points, 8.2 rebounds and 6.2 assists per game, he had been shouldering a heavy workload down the home stretch. Unfortunately for James and the Lakers, he hurt his ankle in the first half of the April 1 game against the Pelicans when he stepped on the foot of Jaxson Hayes. This caused James’ ankle to twist, and he immediately got checked out by team staffers....

The Argentina captain is yet to win the title but is now just a victory away from turning his lifelong dream into a reality. Messi has been in sensational form in Qatar and is vying for the Golden Boot, having scored five goals so far. Kylian Mbappe has the same total, setting up a straight shootout for top-scorer between the PSG stars. The 35-year-old will need to remain at his best if Argentina are to win their first World Cup since 1986....

While it’s unlikely that you’ll get sued or put in jail for these actions, you can get banned from games that catch you using Lucky Patcher. Keep in mind that app and game developers depend on the money they earn from in-app purchases and ads. Using Lucky Patcher to avoid these is akin to stealing from those developers. [1] X Research source As long as you download Lucky Patcher from a safe and trusted location, the tool will not give you a virus....

As a result, between 2002 and 2015, diacetyl and other substances were eventually phased out from microwave popcorn and its packaging. Still, consumers should be aware that some chemicals continue to be in use. Chemicals in Microwave Popcorn If you’re avoiding unhealthy snacks by reaching for low-fat and low sodium treats like microwave popcorn, you may want to take into consideration the chemicals used to coat its packaging. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), these chemicals might include perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)....

Yet I have always been amazed at how poorly the United States ranks in health when compared with other countries. When I began medical school in 1970 we stood about 15th in what I call the Health Olympics, the ranking of countries by life expectancy or infant mortality. Twenty years later we were about 20th, and in recent years we have plunged even further to around 25th, behind almost all rich countries and a few poor ones....

This common digestive disorder seems to be trending yet again. Does it have anything to do with the increased stress? Is the pandemic getting to us by wreaking havoc on our digestive systems? Janice Johnston, MD, chief medical officer and co-founder of Redirect Health, said yes. “Incidents of patients having IBS have been on the rise both in the U.S. and globally,” Johnston told Verywell. “Some IBS triggers such as stress, anxiety, certain eating habits, and proper access to health care have been exacerbated by lockdowns, and the pandemic and has likely caused a rise in IBS....

We’ll be here providing updates below about Lindsay right up until the active/inactive report is released at around 6:50 p.m. ET on Thursday. For injury updates on Jamison Crowder, click here, and for more fantasy news, follow us on Twitter @SN_Fantasy. WEEK 4 FANTASY: Sleepers | Busts | Start ’em, sit ’em Is Phillip Lindsay playing Thursday night? UPDATE: Lindsay is officially INACTIVE. Lindsay suffered a turf toe injury late in the first half in Denver’s Monday night opener against Tennessee....

After Rafael Nadal claimed glory at the Australian Open and French Open to make it a record 22 career Grand Slams, Novak Djokovic stormed to his 21st at Wimbledon. Heading into the US Open, it must be acknowledged that Dominic Thiem and Daniil Medvedev’s maiden slams over the past two years in New York have not amounted to a changing of the guard. Indeed, those tournaments were the only two out of the previous 17 slams contested that did not end up in the possession of either Djokovic or Nadal....

Target will be closed on Thanksgiving Day this year. The company announced its decision to close its stores on Thanksgiving in July as part of its adjustment plans to “make the holiday shopping experience simple, safe and stress-free” amid the coronavirus pandemic. Instead of heading out to Target stores on Thanksgiving Day to make the most of the sales, Target is encouraging customers to “kick back, relax, and enjoy a long nap after you finish that last piece of Thanksgiving turkey....

Originally scheduled for Jan. 29-30, 2021, the All-Star Weekend and, therefore, the All-Star Game have been pushed back to 2022. The announcement also noted the 2021 Winter Classic, the NHL’s annual outdoor game to ring in the New Year, has also been pushed back a year. “Because of the uncertainty as to when we will be able to welcome our fans back to our games, we felt that the prudent decision at this time was to postpone these celebrations until 2022 when our fans should be able to enjoy and celebrate these tentpole events in-person, as they were always intended," Steve Mayer, NHL senior executive vice president and chief content officer, said in a league statement....

“Farmers cut down trees at the end of the dry season and then burn them right before the rains start,” said Dr. Erin Sills, a North Carolina State professor, according to Phys.org. “This leaves a nutrient-rich layer of ash on the ground that provides fertilizer for crops.” Some have suggested that the decrease may be attributable to rainfall as well the Brazilian government’s use of soldiers to combat the blaze, the Post reported....

Clinton might well contemplate that at his economic summit on Dec. 14 and 15. He needs a candid appraisal of the economy, but he probably won’t get it from the summit. What looms is a gabfest of dozens of economists and business and union leaders. Anyone who wants something from Clinton (more spending, new tax breaks) will fit economic analysis to political goals. The meeting is supposed to help Clinton decide what kind of “economic stimulus” package to propose, if any, This will be hard....

Recent studies have shown that drinking very hot tea, especially in large amounts, can significantly increase your risk for esophageal cancer, by up to 90%. Seeing that number can be terrifying, especially since esophageal cancer has a grim prognosis. It’s helpful to put this information in perspective. Esophageal cancer is very rare. In the United States, only 1% of cancer diagnoses are this type of cancer. However, if you’re a tea drinker, it’s important to understand the connection between hot tea and esophageal cancer....