Working Past 100? In Japan, Some People Never Quit.

We met five remarkable people who’ve lived for more than a century and have yet to retire. For them, a working life is a richer one.

Millions of Americans could lose access to SNAP food assistance this weekend. Here’s who could be most affected

In an unprecedented situation, tens of millions of Americans could lose access to a crucial food assistance program starting on Saturday amid the federal government shutdown.

Core consumer prices in Japan's capital accelerate, keep BOJ under pressure

Core inflation in Japan's capital accelerated in October and stayed above the central bank's 2% target, data showed on Friday ...
Missoulian

Judge blocks Yaak logging project, faults feds for ignoring illegal road use

A pattern of people illegally driving on closed roads in grizzly habitat led a judge this week to block a large-scale timber ...
The Diplomat

Takaichi’s Ambitious Economic and Security Agenda for Japan

Japan’s new prime minister, Takaichi Sanae, outlined an ambitious vision for Japan’s economy and security in her first policy ...
WWNO

Exploring the link between Japan's depopulation and gender inequality

Gender inequality is accelerating young Japanese women's flight from rural areas to the cities, further depressing the country's already low birthrate.