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Nobel Prize · SwedenThe 2025 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine has been awarded to a trio of scientists for their discoveries “concerning peripheral immune tolerance.” Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi will share the prize for their work on how to prevent the immune system from harming the body.See the Story
The Nobel Prize in medicine goes to 3 scientists for work on peripheral immune tolerance
43% Center coverage: 239 sources

Japan Politics · JapanJapan’s embattled governing party now has its new leader, former Economic Security Minister Sanae Takaichi, a hard-line conservative who is poised to become the country’s first female prime minister.See the Story
The New Leader of Japan's Ruling Party, Poised to Be First Female Prime Minister, Faces Challenges
37% Center coverage: 33 sources

Business · TokyoTOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher Tuesday in quiet holiday trading, while Japan’s benchmark rose to new records on hope for more government spending and lower taxes under Japan’s first woman prime minister. U.S. futures slipped and oil prices rose. Markets in mainland China and South Korea were closed. Over the weekend, Japan’s ruling Liberal Democrats chose conservative lawmaker Sanae Takaichi as their leader, likely making her the c…See the Story
Asian markets mostly higher in quiet holiday trading after AI deals push Wall St to more records
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