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The country’s health ministry said Sunday that an additional one million doses have been suspended after contaminated vaccine vials were found in both the Gunma prefecture near Tokyo, and the southern prefecture of Okinawa. The latest suspension comes after 1.63 million doses were halted last week over similar concerns. In Gunma, a tiny black substance was found in a Moderna vaccine vial by a local official, while in Okinawa, black and pink substances were spotted in syringes and vials, Reuters reported....

As the scene in Shinjuku suggests, the Japanese mob is still very much alive, and parts of it are thriving. But years of recession, forced restructuring and global competition haven’t just changed the way Japan Inc. does business; they’ve also forced Japan’s criminals to adapt. Back when the country’s economy was booming, a hood’s work was fairly predictable: gambling, protection rackets, and maybe a little drug dealing could ensure a comfortable life....

The storm—whose name means “speed” in Tagalog—had winds of 140 miles per hour when it made contact with the main Japanese island of Honshu around 7 p.m. on Saturday. Though it has since left Japan behind and spun out to sea, the flooding and landslides it caused when it hit some eight prefectures left certain communities devastated. As of 6 a.m. EDT on Monday, the typhoon had taken at least 40 lives and left at least 16 people missing, according to BBC News....

The BBC reports that the 45-foot-long statue is on display in the town’s port, as the flying squid is the town’s “delicacy.” According to local media, the town used 25 million yen (approximately USD $228,913) to construct the statue, in hopes that the large flying squid will attract tourists post-pandemic, and ultimately revitalize the town’s economy. Yahoo Japan explained that the funds used for the statue were part of a larger government covid relief grant of 800 million yen or over USD $7 million....

Funny thing: Stoll is big news in sports not only because of his arrest, but because of his girlfriend — one Erin Andrews, TV personality and social media starlet. MORE: Teams that could land top prospect Connor McDavid | Draft lottery: Embrace the tank Lost in the Erin Pageviews aspect of Stoll’s arrest is this: As a player, he likely will not be rejoining the Los Angeles Kings next season....

Williams edged “Swift” in most of the bout’s firefight sequences to score a unanimous decision (116-111, 115-112, 115-112) and become the new unified champion Saturday night. Sporting News scored it 116-111 in favor of Williams, who recorded the win at EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, Va., roughly 30 miles from Hurd’s hometown of Accokeek, Md., adding insult to Hurd’s first professional loss. Join DAZN and watch Anthony Joshua vs. Andy Ruiz Jr....

Which new quarterbacks will make an impact in new homes? Several Power 5 schools, including a few College Football Playoff contenders, picked up a transfer quarterback for the 2017 season. Here are five transfer quarterbacks who will make an instant impact with their new teams in 2017. (Florida’s Malik Zaire was added after the publication of the magazine). Jarrett Stidham, Auburn Gus Malzahn’s offense needs a stat-stuffer at quarterback, and Stidham showed flashes as a freshman at Baylor....

That was Landry headbutting Williams during the Dolphins’ game against the Bills on Sunday. He went high and left his feet for the crack-back block when he absolutely did not need to do so. It’s the “defenseless player” rule writ large. MORE: Live scores, stats from Week 7 To make things worse, Williams missed 13 games with concussion-related issues last year and left the game. His return was questionable....

His first touchdown was a 50-yard catch-and-run. Landry ran through a Texans defense that had no interest in tackling him. At least seven Texans players were in reach of Landry, who zig-zagged his way from left to right across the field and into the end zone. MORE: Worst performances of Week 7 | NFL scoreboard | Mallett’s missed flight Landry’s touchdown put the Dolphins up 14-0 and he scored on a 10-yard throw-and-catch four minutes later....

Day tied the PGA Tour’s 36-hole record Friday after shooting 61-63 in the first two rounds of the BMW Championship at Conway Farms Golf Course outside Chicago. Day’s score of 124 through the first two rounds matches the record shared by Pat Perez (2009) and David Toms (2011). MORE: FedEx Cup champions | PGA Tour winners in 2014-15 season He had the chance to shoot 59 Friday morning as he concluded Thursday’s suspended first round, but he failed to get up and in on the ninth hole (he began his round on No....

The Giants pass rusher, who recently signed a one-year deal with the team, didn’t go into too many details regarding the incident. He said there is a story to tell, but now is not the time and he’s only focused on football. Despite not wanting to talk about it, he did have a few things to say about the incident. PHOTOS: Most gruesome sports injuries | You hurt yourself… how?...

Jason Riddle, of Keene, is charged with knowingly entering a restricted building, violent entry and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds, and theft of government property, according to a criminal complaint. In the wake of the attack on January 6, Riddle admitted to the FBI and local television stations that he stole a bottle of wine from a liquor cabinet inside a lawmaker’s office after gaining entry into the Capitol building....

Spezza has been traded to the Stars along with minor-leaguer Ludwig Karlsson for “substantial prospects,” as first reported by Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun. The 31-year-old center had requested a trade, which the Sens were happy to faciltate. Once Spezza invoked his no-movement cluse, though, things got a little difficult — the Nashville Predators thought they had a draft-day deal done, and Spezza rejected it. MORE: Free agency live blog...

On the surface, the draft pick would seem to match Ajayi’s current value He has rushed for only 465 yards in seven games this season with an average of 3.4 yards per attempt. But in reality, Ajayi was the victim of a few things — consistently poor offensive line play and an inconsistent passing game unable to stretch the field — that allowed Miami’s opponents to squeeze up front and stop him, often not even needing a ninth defender in the box....

Beyoncé’s seventh studio album features a host of dance tracks, with lead single “Break My Soul” already garnering an enthusiastic response from her dedicated fans. And while the response to the 16-track project appears to have been overwhelmingly positive in the hours since its release, a number of fans have noted that Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, doesn’t get a moment on the mic. The realization has prompted a flood of memes on Twitter, where many card-carrying members of the Beyhive have expressed their joy at having the superstar singer mostly to themselves on the album....

Who made the better record? It’s impossible to say; some listeners like to be challenged, others just want to zone out. What is clear is that the chasm between the two approaches is widening. While the kind of jazz that celebrates Charlie Parker, Duke Ellington and John Coltrane relies increasingly on support from foundations and universities, a new breed of instrumentalists has broken through to the mainstream using the slick production values and simpler harmonies of contemporary pop....

According to a report from The Salt Lake Tribune (Utah), a passersby called 911 at roughly 8:30 p.m. local time after finding Eaton unconscious on the road with his bicycle in Summit County, Utah. He was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was declared dead. The Tribune, citing a statement from the Summit County Sheriff’s Department, reported that the cause of death has yet to be determined. There is no evidence a vehicle was involved in his death....

Sure, the anticipation for one of the world's best basketball players was worthwhile, but the campaigns constructed around it were over the top — and that's putting it lightly. The video to signal Bryant's return against the Toronto Raptor's on Dec. 8 was the worst, as it pit Bryant's jersey in direct competition with random weather conditions. Confusion set in on what appeared to be an Earth, Wind and Fire tribute until the date of Bryant's return date popped up on the screen....

“The new 2022 Jeep Compass ushers in new levels of comfort and functionality, with premium styling and craftsmanship inside and out. A stunning new interior design and the addition of several standard advanced safety features make it even more desirable in the compact SUV segment,” said Jim Morrison, vice president of Jeep Brand North America. “Sophisticated and well equipped, the Compass stays true to its benchmark 4x4 capability and on-road dynamics, but with even more refinement and precision....

Garcia will interview with the Rams on Thursday to become the team’s next quarterbacks coach, according to ESPN. MORE: Coaches fired, hired, resigned, retired | Jon Gruden returns to coaching, sort of St. Louis is interviewing candidates for the position after reportedly promoting Frank Cignetti to offensive coordinator. Garcia, 44, played 17 years professionally between the NFL, CFL and UFL, throwing for more than 43,000 yards in all. He played 11 seasons in the NFL (1999 to 2009), most successfully with the 49ers....