The governing party’s unexpected choice of Sanae Takaichi as its leader and Japan’s likely next prime minister caused the yen to weaken and stocks to soar on Monday. By River Akira Davis Reporting ...

Tokyo — An agitated bear roamed the aisles of a grocery store in central Japan, injuring two men and frightening shoppers, officials said Wednesday, while Japanese media said a man was found dead ...

At the midway point of the SEC season, Texas volleyball remains on pace to host a regional tournament based on the first in-season rankings released Sunday by the NCAA Division I selection committee.

The CIF-Southern Section girls volleyball playoffs begin Tuesday for the teams in the High Desert. The 11 squads from the High Desert will aim to replicate the success that Oak Hills and Victor Valley ...

The Wisconsin volleyball team looks to extend its nine-match winning streak and stay undefeated in Big Ten play when it takes on Michigan at 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5 at the UW Field House in Madison. The ...

The Reservoir Gators set high standards for their volleyball program. Tuesday night at Glenelg, the Gators’ Riley Ko and Christina San made sure they lived up to them. The Gators got behind 7-1 in the ...

CLINTON — The MHSAA high school volleyball 2025 season has reached the state championships. The Clarion Ledger recaps the title games held at Mississippi College's A.E. Wood Coliseum in Clinton on Oct ...

You are right to worry about Japan’s economic health (“Has Japan Found Its Margaret Thatcher?,” Review & Outlook, Oct. 7). The country’s growth rate in recent years has averaged about 0.5%, and its ...

Alera Gibson, Columbia: In two 5A Southern Idaho Conference matches, Gibson collected 37 kills, 30 digs, five blocks and three service aces. Devyn Johnson, Cascade: In a pair of 1A Long Pin matches, ...

We are halfway through the girls volleyball season. We have seen great stories unveil, coaches earn milestones, and top players dominate the competition. As we roll through October, let’s reflect on ...

The 2025 IHSAA volleyball state tournaments began this week with sectionals. Sectional first-round matches were played Tuesday, Oct. 14 and Thursday, Oct. 16, followed by semifinals and sectional ...

PJ Potter has been with the high school sports staff at NJ Advance Media since 2021. He covers baseball, girls volleyball and swimming throughout the year. He has an ...