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Three Lawson convenience stores in Tokyo are testing smartphone technology that guides foreign tourists through unfamiliar shopping processes in their own language. The month-long trial combines helpful translation tools with playful augmented reality games.
New Zealand's Liam Lawson has quietly worked his way up to ninth in the 2026 Formula 1 world championship standings, crediting hard work and consistency over any dramatic secret. After a rocky 2025 that saw him demoted from Red Bull, the 24-year-old is proving resilience pays off.
New Zealand's Liam Lawson finally caught a break when a safety car at the Japanese Grand Prix helped him jump three positions without a single overtake. The Racing Bulls driver held off challenges for 25 laps to earn two championship points and break his streak of bad timing.
New Zealand's Liam Lawson drove a flawless race through chaos to finish fifth at Formula 1's iconic Monaco Grand Prix, matching his best career result. The 24-year-old capitalized on reliability while multiple champions retired, earning valuable points for his Racing Bulls team.
Duke's Kara Lawson just pulled off what most coaches would consider impossible: winning an ACC Tournament, coaching Team USA to three victories in Puerto Rico, then rushing back for NCAA Tournament Selection Sunday. Her secret? It's all about smart planning and trusting her team.
New Zealand's Liam Lawson is quietly becoming one of Formula 1's most consistent drivers, scoring points in four consecutive races. The Racing Bulls driver brought home another solid ninth-place finish in scorching Austrian heat.
Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson is turning his Formula 1 career around after Red Bull demoted him just two races into 2025. His comeback joins a proud tradition of F1 drivers who transformed crushing setbacks into inspiring success stories.
New Zealand's Formula 1 driver Liam Lawson is rediscovering happiness after years of family sacrifice, including a brother's heartbreaking note asking if dad would spend time with him if he liked racing too. Now racing smarter and stronger, he's proving the sacrifices are paying off.
A convenience store chain in Japan is transforming its locations into lifelines for disaster-struck communities. The first store just opened with free Wi-Fi, phone charging, and emergency supplies ready to deploy when the next earthquake hits.
After a year of painful rice shortages and price hikes, Japan's Lawson convenience stores are lowering prices on their beloved onigiri rice balls starting late September. It's a small but meaningful win for millions of Japanese shoppers who rely on these affordable meals.
The Lawson family made history when both parents and their two daughters walked across the graduation stage together at Miami-Dade College. Their journey from Jamaica to South Florida led to a milestone few families ever achieve.
Consumer rights groups in Nigeria are calling for conversation instead of bans after regulators moved to prohibit small-packet alcohol sales. The protesters want jobs protected while finding better ways to keep alcohol away from minors.
Leah Purcell's powerful retelling of an Australian classic becomes an opera, blending First Nations storytelling with traditional operatic form. The production premieres May 13 in Brisbane, passing the lead role from Purcell to her relative Nina Korbe.
After years of traveling the world for work, two immigrants arrived in Saskatoon with a dream and turned it into a thriving business in just five months. Now they're planning to become Canada's biggest churro franchise.
Six new players, including WNBA stars Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers, made their Team USA debuts in a dominant 110-46 victory over Senegal. The win marks the beginning of a new era for women's basketball as the sport's brightest young stars join the national team.
A convenience store in Japan just became the country's first disaster relief hub, equipped with solar power, a well, and free rice balls for emergencies. It's a hopeful model that could save lives when earthquakes strike.
A Canadian mining company has verified the country's first major natural hydrogen system, with concentrations reaching nearly 29% at a Saskatchewan well site. The breakthrough has attracted backing from legendary investor Eric Sprott and $5 million in fresh funding.
Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory are cracking the code on neptunium chemistry, paving the way for more efficient production of the plutonium that powers our spacecraft exploring the cosmos. Their breakthrough helps secure America's ability to fuel the next generation of deep space missions.
Sacramento's Golden 1 Center hosted the NCAA Women's Sweet 16 and Elite 8 for the first time, bringing eight top teams, 13,000 hotel bookings, and $10 million to the city while UCLA went on to win its first-ever national championship.
A woman trapped in her car dangling off a snowy Tennessee mountain road was rescued by firefighters who risked their own safety in treacherous conditions. The daring rescue required crews to secure the vehicle before she could safely escape.
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