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TOP STORIES Defense & Security Reform & Security Japan, U.S. to Accelerate Efforts for Smoother Command; Aim to Boost SDF, U.S. Forces’ Communication, Info Sharing Japan and the United States agreed to accelerate their review of the command and control framework for Japan’s Self-Defense Forces and the U.S. arm...

87%

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The Daily's Verdict

This news site has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on its reporting.

Bias

90%

Examples:

  • Japan’s Tactics Based on Latest Suspected Yen Intervention?
  • Kodai Senga Finish Second; Baltimore’s Gunnar Henderson and Arizona’s Corbin Carroll and Corbin Martinez Share Undefeated Season in MLB
  • South African Olympic Runner Oscar Pistorius Granted Parole, Will be Released from Prison on Jan. 5

Conflicts of Interest

85%

Examples:

  • Continuing Depreciation of Yen: Do Not Allow Speculative Currency Market Moves
  • Japan Falls to 70th in Freedom of Press Rankings
  • Kara, Leader of Japan’s Underground Theater, Dies at 84

Contradictions

65%

Examples:

  • Kodai Senga Finish Second; Baltimore’s Gunnar Henderson and Arizona’s Corbin Carroll and Corbin Martinez Share Undefeated Season in MLB
  • South African Olympic Runner Oscar Pistorius Granted Parole, Will be Released from Prison on Jan. 5
  • The yen surged against the dollar, prompting suspicions of another round of intervention by Japanese authorities to stem the currency’s sharp declines.

Deceptions

85%

Examples:

  • Kodai Senga Finish Second; Baltimore’s Gunnar Henderson and Arizona’s Corbin Carroll and Corbin Martinez Share Undefeated Season in MLB
  • South African Olympic Runner Oscar Pistorius Granted Parole, Will be Released from Prison on Jan. 5
  • What Are Japan’s Tactics Based on Latest Suspected Yen Intervention?

Recent Articles

  • Japanese Yen Surges: Suspected Intervention Triggers Speculation Amid Uncertainty on BOJ's Next Move

    Japanese Yen Surges: Suspected Intervention Triggers Speculation Amid Uncertainty on BOJ's Next Move

    Broke On: Thursday, 02 May 2024 Japanese authorities are suspected to have intervened in the foreign exchange market twice this week, after Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda downplayed the impact of a weaker yen on prices. Traders believe Japanese policymakers are trying to prevent excessive yen rises and defend the 160-to-the-dollar mark, which is considered a trigger for intervention.

  • Olympic Runner Oscar Pistorius to be Released on Parole in January

    Broke On: Friday, 24 November 2023 Oscar Pistorius has been granted parole and will be released from prison on January 5, 2024. Pistorius will be monitored by officials until his sentence expires in 2029. As part of his parole conditions, Pistorius is required to attend programs dealing with anger issues and violence against women, and perform community service.

  • 2023 MLB Rookies of the Year: Unanimous Victory for Gunnar Henderson and Corbin Carroll

    Broke On: Tuesday, 14 November 2023 Gunnar Henderson of the Baltimore Orioles and Corbin Carroll of the Arizona Diamondbacks have been unanimously voted as the Rookie of the Year award winners. Henderson led all rookies in home runs and extra-base hits, and also played stellar defense at both shortstop and third base. Carroll hit .285/.362/.506 with 25 home runs and 54 stolen bases this season, making him the first 25/50 rookie in baseball history. Both players received all 30 first-place votes, earning them 150 points each. Henderson and Carroll both received $750,000 from the pre-arbitration bonus pool for their wins.