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  "id": 1143190,
  "title": "During Japan’s cruel summer, chilled noodles are a survival strategy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/during-japans-cruel-summer-chilled-noodles-are-a-survival-strategy",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-15T23:05:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Japan Times",
    "slug": "japan-times",
    "url": "https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/08/16/food-drink/chilled-smen-noodles-recipes-japanese-cuisine/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Made in advance, cold \"sōmen\" noodles are a tried-and-true way to get through summer's peak without sacrificing flavor.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}