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Cities Compete in Dizzying ‘Gold Rush’ to Be Japan’s Backup Capital

Osaka? Fukuoka? Sapporo? The race is on to be second to Tokyo — and to claim the prestige and money that could come with it.

Cities Compete in Dizzying ‘Gold Rush’ to Be Japan’s Backup Capital

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Actor Liev Schreiber Visits Kyiv Strike Site, Calls for Patriots

American actor and United24 ambassador Liev Schreiber visited Kyiv’s Solomianskyi district to observe the aftermath of the deadly Aug. 20 Russian strikes. Viewing damaged residential buildings, a school, and a children’s hospital, Schreiber stated the attacks were clearly targeting civilians and issued an urgent plea for the U.S.

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