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Aaron Rodgers questionable for Steelers-Bears matchup
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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears due to a fractured left wrist. Despite his strong desire to play, team doctors and coaches are weighing the risks of further injury. The decision remains uncertain as the team assesses his functionality.
Schools in a Tokyo suburb will receive bear sprays amid a rise in bear attacks.
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A bear was filmed in Kolarmora outside Gimo last Saturday. The area is a known bear habitat according to county officials.
Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force is preparing to dispatch personnel to Akita Prefecture to assist with wild bear measures amid a series of attacks. In response to a local request, the GSDF will provide logistical support like transporting box traps but not direct culling. This could serve as a model for other regions facing bear damage.
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Japan's government has intensified measures against a surge in bear attacks, including consideration of police rifle use, following a record 12 fatalities since April. A ministerial meeting involving multiple agencies ordered emergency actions, while municipalities raise pay for hunters. Officials describe the situation as a serious threat to public safety.