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- 1Fewer Than 10 US Veterans of Hiroshima and Nagasaki Still Alive▼Fewer Than 10 American Veterans Who Saw Hiroshima and Nagasaki Are Still Alive. Their Stories Are Disappearing.
Military.com reports that fewer than ten American veterans who witnessed the aftermath of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki remain alive, and their firsthand accounts are rapidly disappearing. As the last eyewitnesses of the only wartime use of nuclear weapons pass away, historians and families are racing to record their stories before this direct link to 1945 is lost.
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Japanese baseball fans are discussing perceived inequalities in the NPB amateur draft, focusing on star players who joined teams through the reverse-designation system. A widely shared piece examines why one such notable player ended up at the Hiroshima Carp, crediting the persistence of the club's scouts in winning him over. The conversation is unfolding around a Giants matchup, with commenters debating whether the draft rules are fair to players and smaller-market clubs.
- 3Japanese broadcaster warns of atomic bomb denial spreading online●「原爆はウソ」SNSで拡散 信じる人も…なぜ？せやろがいおじさんの危機感 “陰謀論エンタメ”の再生回数稼ぎビジネス（ＮＢＣ長崎放送）｜ｄメニューニュース（NTTドコモ） 「原爆はウソ」SNSで拡散 信じる人も…なぜ？せやろがいおじさんの危機
Claims that the atomic bombings of Japan were faked are spreading on social media and YouTube, with some people believing the conspiracy theories. NBC Nagasaki Broadcasting examined why this content attracts audiences, framing it as 'conspiracy entertainment' — a business model that monetises view counts. Comedian Senya Chiharu, known as the 'Seyaro Ojisan', voiced alarm at the trend as Japan marked the 81st anniversary of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings this summer.
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The Yokohama DeNA BayStars are set to take on the Hiroshima Toyo Carp in a Nippon Professional Baseball Central League fixture on the 27th. Fans in Japan are following the matchup closely as the teams compete for standing in the late-season pennant race.