Why Japan's workaholics may not embrace a four day workweek
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CNBC - Business
Japan is pushing a 4-day working week — but its workaholic culture makes it a hard sell
Japan has ramped up its push for companies to adopt a four-day workweek, but those efforts face steep challenges in a country famous for its workaholic culture.3 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Man's tractor death organ donation saves four lives
Macauley Owen helped to save the lives of four others by donating his organs.6 hours ago -
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BBC News - Top stories
Four members of one family killed in Italy house collapse
The father of the two young siblings and a newborn baby were pulled alive from the rubble.11 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Four Mark Robinson staffers step down from embattled campaign
Four top staff members of Mark Robinson's campaign for North Carolina governor have stepped down, the campaign announced as the candidate faces calls from Republicans to do the same.12 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Four dead and 18 hurt in Alabama mass shooting
Police say the shooting may have been part of a murder-for-hire plot targeting one person, who was killed.13 hours ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Four Special Teams Questions Following Detroit's Red & White Game
Where does Moritz Seider fit into the Red Wings special teams? What can teammates learn from Tyler Motte? These questions and more following the Red Wings’ training camp scrimmage.14 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Manhunt under way after four killed and 17 injured in Alabama shooting
Police say multiple victims were caught in crossfire in nightlife area of Five Points South in Birmingham. A major manhunt is under way in Birmingham, Alabama, for those responsible for a shooting ...19 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
4 Dead and at Least 18 Injured in Shooting in Birmingham, Alabama
Gunmen shot into a group of people in a popular entertainment district in what appeared to be a targeted attack, the police said. The authorities are still looking for the shooters.19 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
A Changed Montana May Decide Control of the U.S. Senate
Republicans are trying to seize control of the U.S. Senate by ousting Jon Tester, the last Democrat holding statewide office in a state that not long ago had many of them.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Science
This Shark Lives 400 Years. Its DNA May Explain Why.
Scientists have mapped the genome of the Greenland shark, which could offer clues to the animal’s extreme longevity.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
Flooding and Landslides in Japan
One person is dead and seven others are missing in Noto Peninsula, Japanese news media reported. The region is still recovering from a catastrophic earthquake.Yesterday - Japan -
BBC News - Top stories
Match of the Day
Highlights from a packed day of football, including Manchester United v Crystal Palace.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Liz Cheney: Conservatives may need a new party
Former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) indicated in an interview at The Capital Times Idea Fest in Madison, Wisc., that conservatives could end up forming a new kind of conservative party, arguing that ...Yesterday -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Four players fined for hip-drop tackles in Week Two
The NFL is continuing to crack down on hip-drop tackles via the league's disciplinary process, if not with penalties on the field.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Heavy rain triggers landslides and floods in northern Japan
One person dead and several missing after deluge in Noto, still recovering from 1 January earthquake. Heavy rain pounded Japan’s north-central Noto region, triggering landslides and floods and ...Yesterday - Japan -
CBS News - Top stories
Eye on America: Honoring Willie Mays and Dwyane Wade’s WNBA investment
In Alabama, we visit the ball field where the late Willie Mays made his professional debut, and look into today’s efforts to increase Black representation in baseball. Then in Illinois, we speak ...Yesterday - WNBA -
BBC News - Top stories
'Cleaned him up' - Smith bowled by Potts
Australia lose their third wicket as Steve Smith is bowled by England's Matthew Potts for four during the second ODI at Headingley.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
One dead and several missing after 'unprecedented' rains in Japan
The rains have caused floods and landslides in the coastal quake-hit region of Ishikawa in northern Japan.2 days ago - Japan -
The New York Times - Science
Fewer Spotted Lanternflies? This May Be Why.
Your stomping may have helped trim this invasive insect’s population. But experts say other factors probably explain their reduced numbers around New York City.2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Is China preparing to attack Japan?
China may be preparing a surprise attack against Japan, involving a massive missile barrage against all major U.S. and Japanese military installations, in order to maximize the effectiveness of a ...2 days ago - China -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Rory McIlroy four back of unheralded leader at BMW PGA Championship
Matthew Baldwin leads the way with McIlroy four off the pace entering the weekend.2 days ago - Golf -
The New York Times - Business
GE Vernova May Cut 900 Offshore Wind Jobs as It Scales Back
The company, a spinoff from General Electric, has been plagued by financial losses in its wind unit and, more recently, accidents involving the failure of turbine blades.2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Norris sets pace as Verstappen has 'difficult' day
McLaren’s Lando Norris and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc establish themselves as pace-setters in practice for the Singapore Grand Prix.2 days ago -
ABC News - World
Japan and China reach deal over Fukushima water release
Japan and China said Friday they have reached a deal toward resolving their disputes over the discharge of treated radioactive wastewater from the tsunami-hit Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant ...2 days ago - China -
The New York Times - Sports
Why Diana Taurasi’s Retirement May Be Imminent
The W.N.B.A. star didn’t make anything official, but after the Mercury’s regular-season, finale she said, “If it is the last time, it felt like the first time.”2 days ago -
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Financial Times - Business
‘A nightmare on repeat’: Lebanese process sabotaged device attacks
Shocked citizens, extreme injuries and a powerful militant group in disarray: the impact of thousands of pager and walkie-talkie blasts3 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
China and Japan end dispute over Fukushima water discharge
China and Japan reached a consensus in August on the discharge of radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear plant, the Chinese foreign ministry said Friday.3 days ago - China -
Financial Times - World
BoJ holds interest rates and upgrades consumption outlook
Central bank forecasts Japanese economy will keep growing at a pace above its potential growth rate3 days ago -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Japan Gears Up for More Than $3 Billion of IPOs in October
Two Japanese companies will soon start testing investors’ appetite for their shares, with one of the listings likely to be the country’s largest this year.3 days ago - Japan -
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BBC News - Top stories
Family unable to see a dentist in four years
A mother-of-four from Caernarfon says she cannot afford private dental care or see an NHS dentist.3 days ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Report: Red Wings May Not Be Able to Manage Eight-Year Deal for Seider
Per TSN's Chris Johnston, Detroit may have to limit the star German defenseman's contract term to find an agreeable annual salary4 days ago