TAKAYAMA: Japan is facing a labor shortage and falling population. What should the country do? ISHIHARA: I have said time and again that Japan needs an immigration policy. We are entering a new era, in which Japan must take a definite stance toward immigration in order to maintain the labor force. It is no good bringing in foreigners just to let them do three K jobs [kitsui, hard; kitanai, dirty; kiken, dangerous]....
United are reportedly in talks to sign Dembele on a season-long loan and hope to finalise a deal before the transfer window shuts on October 5. Koeman addressed the speculation over the Frenchman’s future at a press conference on Wednesday, telling reporters: “The first thing to say is that it is up to the club and to the player. “But he is with us and as we’ve seen in recent weeks I am counting on him…....
VARs will be on hand for all five games of Round 26 in the A-League this weekend, with Australia’s premier division set to be the first top-tier league in the world to use the video review system. As part of FIFA’s ongoing testing and trial period, VARs will be involved for the remaining two rounds of the regular season plus the three weeks of finals. Broxham is convinced “it can only be a good thing” but has cautioned the football community into expecting too much too soon....
On Today, meanwhile, NBC reporter Anne Thompson said: “Friday’s episode will be a regular show, but at the end, there will be a tribute to Alex Trebek. And then, Jeopardy! looks forward with a series of guest hosts starting with former champ, Ken Jennings.” How to watch Alex Trebek’s last ever Jeopardy! When you can watch the host’s last ever show will depend on which channel hosts the syndicated Jeopardy!...
“Alex was a legend, revered by all of us,” Jeopardy!’s executive producer Mike Richards said in a press release announcing the next round of hosts. “I want to thank our guest hosts, who will not only help all of us celebrate his great legacy, but also bring their own touch to the show.” Ken Jennings, the most-winningest contestant in the history of the show, has been at the helm all this week after last week’s airings of the final episodes Trebek taped before his death from pancreatic cancer on November 8....
The long-time host and television treasure passed away on November 8, almost two years after announcing he had been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. In the pre-recorded message, Trebek urged viewers to “keep the faith” and “be thankful.” “Happy Thanksgiving, ladies and gentleman,” Trebek said in the clip shared on the Jeopardy! Twitter account. “In spite of what America and the rest of the world is experiencing right now, there are many reasons to be thankful....
It was announced on Wednesday that the actress and neuroscientist will be presenting the show alongside Jeopardy! executive producer Mike Richards, following a months-long search that saw numerous stars try out for the role. And in a video shared on her Twitter account on Thursday, Bialik revealed that she was banking on Richards becoming the successor of beloved host Alex Trebek, who passed away in November. The mother-of-two joked about her son’s camera skills, as she said: “I wish I could tell you this was a spontaneous video, wherein I thank everyone for all of your love and support all day with this huge Jeopardy!...
So this season Goebel turned to a new coach, Frank Carroll, to make his next giant leap an artistic one. Their collaboration didn’t start smoothly. Goebel (pronounced Gable) was mystified by his new regimen, which consisted of several specialists–including a ballet master–working on everything from his skating stroke to his posture to his finger extension. “It was unsettling,” he says. “We didn’t really even spend time on my jumps.” Carroll says Goebel would pout or shout, often “go ballistic,” as he struggled with the new approach....
The surprise news came Wednesday when the director held a watch-along with live commentary of his film, Man of Steel. “I want to thank HBO Max and Warner Brothers for this brave gesture of supporting artists and allowing their true visions to be realized. Also a special thank you to all of those involved in the SnyderCut movement for making this a reality,” said Snyder in a prepared statement....
Mario Mandzukic’s stunning strike in Cardiff on Saturday was a mere consolation as Real Madrid won 4-1 to defend their title, foiling Juve at the final hurdle as the Serie A and Coppa Italia winners sought to claim the treble. ‘Higuain was Juve’s biggest flop’ Lichtsteiner was an unused substitute and the defender insisted in a social media post that Juve can end their 21-year wait for another European crown....
Erik was behind the driver in the queue for the car wash and swiftly whipped his phone out to document the frustrating situation, as the woman was repeatedly told to stop driving and braking by the attendant. “He’s told her three times. Put it in neutral, put your foot off the pedals and hands off, and she keeps trying to drive in there,” he said in the video. “He’s explained it and we’re going to try again,” he narrated....
The period drama, set in the Regency era, follows high society in London’s affluent neighborhoods, the Ton, as they vie for influence and favor and attempt to secure the love match of the season. The Georgian drama is set amongst opulent town houses, sprawling grounds, and a distinctive wardrobe boasting top hats and coattails, empire-line dresses, gloves, fans and sparkling jewels. While the actors are undoubtedly wearing replicas, one treasure hunter stumbled across what they’ve claimed is a real 18th-century ring....
You can check out the full patch notes here: But the most interesting and impactful change of this patch has been given to the least popular area in all of Summoner’s Rift: top lane. The area closest to Baron has always been a bit of a wasteland, with tanks slapping each other for minimal damage for the first 15 minutes of a game. In past eras, Maokai and Dr.Mundo would exist in the top lane and teleport down to teammates as needed....
Like all card games, having the best deck imaginable is the only way to secure wins. If you are bringing a Yeti spam deck up against a deck that buffs Braum to insane heights, you are going to have a problem winning. The meta hasn’t completely settled yet, so there’s no of truly knowing which combination of 40 cards is the absolute best. But, if you are looking for what cards to spend your green crystals on now or Wildcards, then this is a solid place to start....
Following LEGO Star Wars: Holiday Special and LEGO Star Wars: Terrifying Tales, the new movie sees Finn organize a trip for his friends. Looking for a much-needed break from stormtroopers and TIE fighters, Finn arranges a surprise vacation for Rey, Poe, Rose, Chewie, BB-8, R2-D2 and C-3PO aboard the ultra-luxurious Galactic Starcruiser, the Halcyon. Finn’s plan to have one last hurrah together before they go their separate ways quickly goes awry when he’s separated from the group and, while searching for his friends, he encounters three Force ghosts: Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker and Leia Organa, who each share their own unexpected stories of vacations gone wrong, helping him to understand that holidays are about more than just having fun....
Liverpool reach new embarrassing low Four days on from Claudio Ranieri’s sacking, Jamie Vardy hit a brace either side of Danny Drinkwater’s brilliant long-range strike to lift the ailing champions out of the relegation zone. It was a performance in keeping with Leicester’s astonishing title triumph last season - a story that won Ranieri the eternal gratitude of Leicester fans and admiration from around the football world. As such, reports Leicester’s senior players had a role in his downfall last week did little for their popularity and long-time Foxes number two Shakespeare recognised a desire to right the wrongs of a dismal campaign to date during the warm-up at the King Power Stadium....
“Under this unlawful plan, immigrants who have lived here for years would be deported with less due process than people get in traffic court,” Omar Jadwat, ACLU’s director of the Immigrants’ Rights Project, said in a statement. The plan is to fast-track deportation of undocumented immigrants who cannot prove they’ve been living in the United States for at least two years, according to a notice by the Department of Homeland Security....
The organizers of the Yorktown Lighted Boat Parade apologized after giving “Best in Show” to Captain Bill Berger’s boat, which had “Let’s Go Brandon” and “FJB” decorative lights adorning it. In a statement, the Yorktown Foundation, which oversees the parade, said the boat was disqualified for having an “overt political statement” as part of its entry, which was not “in keeping with the intended spirit of the holiday season.”...
Video has emerged showing the crowd at pastor and televangelists’ John Hagee’s Cornerstone Church in San Antonio singing the thinly veiled attack on President Joe Biden during the controversial “ReAwaken America” conference. Another clip shows that the “let’s go Brandon” chant—which Donald Trump supporters use as a direct replacement for the “f**k Joe Biden” chant—did not erupt spontaneously, but instead was led by those on stage. From November 11 to 13, the Cornerstone Church held the controversial “ReAwaken America” conference in which Trump allies and other conservative figures pushed COVID-19 vaccine skepticism and conspiracy theories about the 2020 election....
