Japan court approves a trans man’s request for legal recognition without needing surgery

[ad_1] TOKYO — A court in western Japan on Wednesday approved a transgender man’s request to have his gender changed in official records without undergoing sterilization surgery, the first known ruling of its kind since the country’s top court struck down a surgery requirement for such record changes. The Okayama Family Court’s Tsuyama Branch said Tacaquito Usui,…

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NBA trade deadline 2024: Is Andrew Wiggins the Warriors’ best trade chip? Get the latest news, updates and analysis of the trade market

[ad_1] The NBA trade deadline is 3 p.m. ET Thursday. And even though the market appears quiet on that front for now, things can change at a moment’s notice as certain teams weigh their long-term hopes with a desire to pursue the play-in tournament or perhaps add reinforcements for playoff contention. Dejounte Murray remains the…

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College Notes: Feb. 7, 2024 – The Globe

[ad_1] Lilly Mahlberg, Worthington, was named to fall semester 2023 Dean’s List at University of Minnesota-Crookston. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must complete 12 or more letter-graded (A-F) credits while attaining a 3.66 grade point average. *** University of Minnesota Rochester recognizes students who have achieved high academic achievement through the Chancellor’s List….

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‘WTO not place for discussing labour, environment issues’ | Business News

[ad_1] Amid rising environment related measures being introduced in trade policies such as European Union’s carbon tax and deforestation law that could hurt exports from developing nations, India is set to bat for exclusion of labour and environment issues from negotiations held at the World trade Organization (WTO), a commerce ministry official said on Wednesday….

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Top Tech News Today: Fujifilm Instax Pal Digital Camera Launched In India, Foxconn Investing Rs 1200 Crore For New Plant In India, More

[ad_1] Fujifilm Instax Pal Digital Camera Launched In India Camera and photography major Fujifilm has launched the ultra-compact Instax Pal digital camera, a new addition to their Instax series, while celebrating 25 years in India. Crafted for capturing spontaneous moments, it aims to amplify the significance of small experiences. Equipped with a 1/5-inch CMOS sensor…

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Mexico’s Maya Train could damage ancient caves, environmental expert warns

[ad_1] PLAYA DEL CARMEN, Mexico — Mexico’s Maya Train rail project in the Yucatan Peninsula is raising concerns among environmental experts about potential damage to unique ecosystems including a network of subterranean caves. One section of the 1,554-km (965-mile) rail system in Mexico’s southeast, which connects the resort town of Cancun, opened for service late last…

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