Japan records hottest June day amid power squeeze

TOKYO: A city in far eastern Japan logged the particular country’s highest heat for a June time on Saturday (Jun 25), breaking over 40 degrees Celsius, the weather bureau mentioned. The heatwave, which the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) expects to persist throughout the summer, came as the government called onContinue Reading

Germany abolishes Nazi-era abortion law

BERLIN: Indonesia on Friday (Jun 24) abolished the Nazi-era law preventing doctors from providing information about abortions. The Bundestag lower house associated with parliament voted to scrap the law, which means doctors are now permitted to give out additional information regarding abortions without anxiety about prosecution. Under the law, doctorsContinue Reading

‘Loot’ gives the gift of comedy with Maya Rudolph

“Loot” sounds like a one-note joke on paper — ha ha, an Apple TV+ comedy loosely inspired by the Bezos’ family drama — that doesn’t gain much depth during the first episode. Stick with it, though, and this showcase for Maya Rudolph as a billionaire minted through divorce becomes a sweet if fairly conventional romantic comedy with a few welcome surprises.Continue Reading