## 'Japanese first': Voters back Trump-inspired party to ‘Make Japan Great Again’; wins big in key elections

Authored by timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Poll Do you think the rise of right-wing populist groups in Japan will change the political landscape significantly?

Yes, it will lead to major changes No, it will remain stable.

Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) lost ground in the parliamentary elections on Sunday, with new right-wing populist groups making gains.

The results may mark a shift in Japan’s politics, which has remained stable for decades.Out of the 124 upper house seats contested, two-thirds went to opposition parties.

Kamiya said before the election that he was inspired by US President Donald Trump’s “bold political style.

The Democratic Party for the People (DPP) and Sanseito were the main winners among the nationalist groups.

He said he does not want to create a political vacuum during a time when Japan is facing issues such as US tariff threats. »

### YouTube wipes out thousands of propaganda channels linked to China, Russia, others

Authored by cnbc.com

Google announced Monday the removal of nearly 11,000 YouTube channels and other accounts tied to state-linked propaganda campaigns from China, Russia and more in the second quarter.

The takedown included more than 7,700 YouTube channels linked to China.

Over 2,000 removed channels were linked to Russia. »

### 'Anything But Epstein': Trump Admin Releases Thousands of MLK Jr. Assassination Files Sparking Internet Fury

Authored by latintimes.com

The release of the files followed an Executive Order from President Donald Trump promising the declassification of files related to the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy (JFK), Senator Robert F. Kennedy (RFK), and MLK.

For those waiting for the full disclosure of records related to Epstein's trafficking network, the release of the MLK files only aggravated existing tension.

If accusing Obama of involvement in Russiagate doesn't divert attention from Epstein, maybe releasing the MLK assassination files will. »

### Metallica Initiative Commits $3 Million to Workforce Education

Authored by consequence.net

Metallica’s non-profit All Within My Hands Foundation has announced that its Metallica Scholars Initiative is launching its seventh year by committing $3 million to workforce education.

Founded in 2019 in partnership with the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), the Metallica Scholars Initiative began with a modest 10 schools focused on manufacturing.

Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo stated, “I could not be any prouder of our Metallica Scholars. »

### Amid Epstein Fallout, Video of Trump Judging Teens in Model Contest Resurfaces

Authored by truthout.org

The video in question shows Trump as one of 10 judges in Elite Model Agency’s 1991 “Look of the Year” competition.

Contestants have recalled that they were “encouraged to parade downstairs, one by one, and dance for Trump” and other judges.

In addition to judging the competition, Trump also hosted the competition at his New York properties in 1991 and 1992. »

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