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2026年5月9日(土)の原稿スクリプト 主要ニュース WHO、クルーズ船でハンタウイルス感染6人を確認、調査中。 サラ: The World Health Organization, WHO, announced that six people have now been confirmed infected with Hantavirus on a cruise ship. A suspected cluster of Hantavirus infections is currently under investigation aboard the vessel. This development follows concerns about the spread of the virus. 大谷翔平がブレーブス戦で決勝打、ドジャースが連勝2へ。 クリス: Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers hit a go-ahead RBI in their game against the Braves. His timely hit helped the team secure its second consecutive victory. The Dodgers started a three-game series against the Braves at home on May 8th. 磐越道の部活遠征バス事故で21人が死傷、運転手に複数事故の疑い。 サラ: On the Ban-etsu Expressway in Fukushima, 21 high school students and others were injured or killed in a microbus accident. The 68-year-old driver is now suspected of having caused multiple accidents in recent months. This incident occurred during a club activity trip, leading to ongoing investigations. 大阪・ミナミのホテルで...

2026年5月8日(金)の原稿スクリプト 主要ニュース 5月連休中に政府日銀が介入、円買い・ドル売り。総額10兆円へ サラ: Japan's government and central bank reportedly intervened in the foreign exchange market during the May holidays. They sold dollars and bought yen. This follows an estimated 5 trillion yen intervention on April 30. Sources confirmed the action aimed at thin holiday trading. Combined, total interventions might reach 10 trillion yen to counter speculative moves. トヨタ、売上50兆円超も関税影響で利益減、今期営益3兆円へ クリス: Toyota Motor Corporation reported record sales exceeding 50 trillion yen last fiscal year. However, profits decreased due to tariffs from the Trump administration. The company projects a further decline in operating profit to 3 trillion yen this fiscal year, with the Middle East situation also impacting earnings. 磐越道事故、死傷21名。運転手逮捕、時速90-100kmと供述 サラ: Fukushima Prefectural Police searched a bus company in Niigata after a microbus accident on the Ban-etsu Expressway on May 6. The crash, involving high school student...

2026年5月7日(木)「特別回」の原稿スクリプト --- サラ: All right, Chris. Golden Week is over. Many people are back to work and school. Have you heard of the word "May Sickness"? クリス: Yes, I have. People feel tired and lose their motivation in May, right? It is very interesting because, in the United States, we have a similar word: "Spring Fever". But the meaning is completely the opposite! サラ: The opposite? What does "Spring Fever" mean? クリス: After a long, cold winter, the weather gets warm. So, people feel super energetic! We get so excited and want to go outside. We cannot focus on our work because we are too happy. サラ: Wow, that is totally different! In Japan, April is the start of the new school and business year. People try too hard in April. So when May comes, their energy is completely gone. クリス: That makes sense. It is a big environmental change. And Sara, this is not just about feeling tired. It is a serious social issue. According to a new 2026 survey b...

2026年5月7日(木)の原稿スクリプト 主要ニュース 東京株式市場が最高値更新、日経平均6万2000円台 サラ: The Tokyo stock market closed today, setting a new record high. The average Nikkei stock price finished above 62,000 yen. This major increase was fueled by positive expectations regarding the easing of tensions related to the situation in Iran. The stock price increase was reported to be 3,300 yen, marking a historical high gain. エプスタイン問題でラトロップ商務長官が議会証言、現職閣僚初 クリス: Commerce Secretary Lathrop testified before a Congressional committee regarding the Epstein case. The investigation focused on the wealthy figure, who faced charges of sexual abuse and later passed away. This appearance was notable because it marked the first time that a current cabinet minister had given testimony on this issue before such a committee. 八代市の市議ら3人逮捕、入札で6000万円の贈賄疑い サラ: Three people, including a city council member, were arrested in Yatsushiro City. They are suspected of receiving 60 million yen through bribery. The money was allegedly r...

2026年5月6日(水)の原稿スクリプト 主要ニュース イラン・中国外相 北京会談 緊密関係を強調 サラ: Iran and China foreign ministers met in Beijing on the 6th. Iran's Alaghchi met with China's Wang Yi. During the meeting, they emphasized the close relationship between the two countries. This meeting took place ahead of an expected meeting between US President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. 父親を殺人で再逮捕 山中で遺体 公衆トイレ絞殺疑い クリス: Police re-arrested the father, Yuki Adachi, on murder charges. The victim, Yuki Adachi, was found in a mountain in Nantan City. Authorities suspect the father strangled the boy inside a public toilet. The father was first arrested for disposing of the body. Investigators believe a personal conflict may have led to the crime. 円が急騰 1ドル155円台前半 市場介入を警戒 サラ: On the foreign exchange market on the 6th, the Japanese yen saw a rapid appreciation. The exchange rate briefly reached the 155 yen per dollar level. Market observers are speculating that the government and the Bank of Japan may hav...

2026年5月5日(火)の原稿スクリプト 主要ニュース 湖南省の花火工場で爆発、死者26人・負傷者61人、原因を調査中。 サラ: A large explosion occurred on the 4th at a fireworks factory in Hunan Province, central China. According to state media, the incident happened in Liuyang City. So far, the explosion has resulted in 26 deaths and 61 injuries. Authorities are investigating the cause of the massive blast at the facility. 山本舞香が第1子妊娠を公表、夫はHiro。 クリス: Actress Maika Yamamoto announced on May 5th that she is expecting her first child. She shared a photo of baby shoes on her Instagram account. Yamamoto wrote that she was blessed with a first child and stated, "I want to spend every day carefully." Her husband is Hiro, the vocalist of the rock band MY FIRST STORY. ロイター、国内・専門のピュリツァー受賞。WPが公益部門、NYTは複数部門。 サラ: The Pulitzer Prize, honoring outstanding journalism, was announced on the 4th. Reuters won in both domestic and specialized reporting categories. The Public Service Award went to the Washington Post for reporting on deep...