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Constitutional Tribunal Judges Barred From Work
Four judges of the Constitutional Tribunal have been barred from their duties. The European Court of Human Rights ordered Poland not to obstruct the work of four new Constitutional Court judges.
Baywave FM Japan
Japanese Toilet Maker Diversifies Into AI Chips
Japanese plumbing manufacturer Totta announced plans to diversify its business by increasing the production of semiconductor components, including chips for artificial intelligence. The company's shares rose 18% in a single day following the announcement, reaching 21-year highs.
Business FM Russia
Bus Drivers Exchange Greetings
Route bus drivers have been observed playing a game of rock-paper-scissors with each other as they pass by. The listener finds this practice enjoyable.
Baywave FM Japan
Neighbor Complaints Over Noise Increase
A discussion on Baywave FM touched on the practice of bus drivers waving to each other as they pass. The broadcast discussed etiquette related to bus drivers, including interactions when passing by.
Baywave FM Japan
Listener Expresses Desire To Meet Others
A listener named DMF expressed a strong desire to meet people, stating 'I want to meet everyone.' The desire was so strong that the listener suggested meeting anywhere, not just Okinawa.
Baywave FM Japan
Japanese Soft Meal Service Offers Convenient Nutrition
A Japanese meal service provides soft, easy-to-swallow meals designed for individuals who have difficulty chewing. The meals are prepared by a professional team and require only five minutes to heat. The service aims to save consumers time on grocery shopping and cooking.
BCC News Taiwan
Listener Dilemma Over Post-Holiday Souvenirs
A listener named Guzuraman has asked for advice on whether to buy souvenirs for colleagues after Golden Week. The dilemma involves social customs after holidays.
Baywave FM Japan
Tokyo Weather Forecast: Cloudy With Sunny Spells
The forecast for Tokyo tomorrow is cloudy with occasional sunny spells. The forecast for Tokyo predicts cloudy skies with periods of sunshine. The minimum temperature is expected to be 16 degrees Celsius, with a high of 25 degrees Celsius.
Baywave FM Japan
Student Works Through Golden Week Holiday
A university student working temporary jobs during Golden Week described a sense of mission to earn money while others were on vacation.
Baywave FM Japan
Nintendo Switch 2 Supported for at Least 8 Years
Nintendo intends to implement significantly enhanced security systems for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 to combat piracy and hardware hacking. Professionals suggest the new console's security may be so advanced it could take a decade to crack. Nintendo is explicitly targeting much higher security for the Switch 2 to prevent the widespread piracy seen with the original hardware. Industry professionals suggest the new hardware may be extremely difficult to crack, potentially taking up to a decade to bypass. Professionals claim the new security measures may make the console nearly impossible to hack for up to ten years. Experts suggest that the difficulty of cracking the Switch 2 security system is extremely high, potentially requiring up to ten years to bypass. This focus on security aims to prevent issues faced by previous console generations.
Zhihu