Japan Birth Rate Hits Record Low Amid Concerns over Shrinking and Aging Population
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Iran’s currency hits a record low
Iran’s currency fell to 613,500 to the dollar as it celebrates Persian New Year.ABC News - World - Iran -
Japan's yen hits 34-year-low, heating talk of intervention
The Japanese yen on Wednesday hit its weakest level since 1990, fueling debates about whether policymakers will intervene to prop up the currency.CNBC - Business - Japan -
Yen Hits 34-Year Low as Hopes for BOJ Rate Increases Fade
The yen was partly undermined by comments from a Bank of Japan board member that the central bank would cautiously unwind its easy monetary policy.The Wall Street Journal - World -
First over-the-counter birth control pill hits store shelves
Opill, the first birth control pill approved for people to buy without a prescription, is now on shelves at some Walgreens stores. It's expected at CVS and Walmart in early April.NBC News - Top stories -
Italy’s births drop to historic low
Just 379,000 babies were born in 2023, despite PM Giorgia Meloni’s efforts to reverse demographic declineFinancial Times - Business -
Barack Obama and Bill Clinton to raise $25 million with Biden amid concerns about his age
Bill Clinton was 22 years younger than George H.W.NBC News - Politics - Joe Biden -
Nursing homes can’t meet the care needs of an aging population
Where are we going to get the workers to care for us? How are we going to pay them?MarketWatch - Business -
Larry Fink warns retirement crisis looms for ageing world population
BlackRock chief’s annual letter also embraces ‘energy pragmatism’ amid attacks over climate stanceFinancial Times - Business -
Declining population: the cause of, and (possible) solution to, all of Japan’s deflationary woes
Escaping the ouroborosFinancial Times - World -
Long-Term JGBs Edge Lower Amid Worries Over BOJ Rate-Hike Pace
Long-term JGBs edged lower in the Tokyo session, weighed by concerns over the BOJ’s rate-hike pace after last week’s policy normalization.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Successful school building bids drop to record low
The government has approved the lowest number of school building work requests since its model began.BBC News - Top stories -
Why family-friendly policies don’t boost birth rates
Direct financial incentives are defeated by much stronger social trendsFinancial Times - Business -
Cervical cancer rates are climbing among low-income women. Here's why.
Story at a glance Cervical cancer rates, long on the decline, are climbing among low-income women in the United States. Cervical cancer was once the leading cause of death for American women, according to the American Cancer Society. But ...The Hill - Politics -
Why Biden, Macron and More Leaders Have Low Approval Ratings
Why Biden isn’t alone with his low approval ratings.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Raw sewage discharges in England and Wales hit record
Data from Environment Agency prompts calls for government to declare national emergencyFinancial Times - Business -
The wealth of the 1% just hit a record $44 trillion
Economists say the rising stock market is giving an added boost to consumer spending through what is known as the "wealth effect."CNBC - Business -
Latin American immigrants are starting businesses at more than twice the rate of the U.S. population as a whole, an analysis of Census Bureau data shows.
Latin American immigrants are starting businesses at more than twice the rate of the U.S. population as a whole, an analysis of Census Bureau data shows.The Wall Street Journal - World -
NBA standings, playoff picture: Current postseason bracket, matchups as Bucks' lead over Knicks shrinks to one
Here's your one-stop shop for everything you need to know on the NBA playoff racesCBS Sports - Sports - NBA -
Japan dietary supplement recalled amid investigation into two deaths and 100 hospitalisations
Cholesterol-lowering supplements containing ‘beni koji’ recalled by Kobayashi Pharmaceutical over possible link to kidney disease. A nationwide recall of a dietary supplement that lowers cholesterol has been issued in Japan amid concerns it could ...The Guardian - World - Japan -
‘Messes with the mind’: Hamilton hits 14-year low in Australian GP qualifying
Mercedes driver finishes 11th in Melbourne qualifying‘There is a long list of things to fix. Our car is on a knife-edge’Lewis Hamilton delivered a damning assessment of his Mercedes car, bemoaning that it “messes with the mind” after he was left ...The Guardian - World -
Amid Kate frenzy, hospital responds to Catherine's reported medical-records breach
As public interest into Kate Middleton's health intensifies, the London Clinic responds to a report that her medical records were illegally accessed.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Janet Yellen warns China against clean energy dumping
US Treasury secretary tells Beijing its trade practices will distort markets and harm workersFinancial Times - Business - China -
Top Fed official says ‘no rush’ on rates after ‘disappointing’ data
Progress on taming price rises ‘has slowed and may have stalled’, according to Christopher WallerFinancial Times - Business - Federal Reserve -
$75,000 for a baby? South Korean businesses float incentives as demographic crisis looms
Companies and politicians try new strategies to encourage workers to start familiesFinancial Times - Business -
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink says 65 retirement age is too low. Here's what experts say
As a record number of Americans will turn age 65 in the coming years, that is no longer the traditional retirement age.CNBC - Business -
Over-the-counter birth control pill now available to Wisconsin Medicaid patients
Medicaid recipients in Wisconsin are getting access to the first over-the-counter birth control pillABC News - Health -
Corporate profits hit record high as economy boomed in fourth quarter of 2023
Gross domestic product (GDP) and corporate profits both smashed expectations in the fourth quarter of 2023 as the knock-on effects of pandemic stimulus juiced the U.S. economy. GDP came in at a 3.4 percent increase, below the massive bump of 4.9 ...The Hill - Politics -
Insurance loss for US bridge collapse could hit $3bn
It could cost insurance companies $1.2bn for the bridge damages and millions more for the six deaths.BBC News - Top stories -
Lowe’s credit card now has a 31.99% interest rate. Customers call it ‘loan sharking.’
“These interest charges could be astronomical on a big purchase,” says one credit-card expert.MarketWatch - Business -
Boeing boss Dave Calhoun to step down; EU to investigate Alphabet, Apple and Meta – business live
Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as Boeing chief executive departs after safety incidents including mid-air door blow-out. The government’s shareholding in NatWest Group has fallen below 30% for the first time ...The Guardian - World - Apple -
Amlo’s showdown with a billionaire
Mexican government clashes with Ricardo Salinas Pliego in the final months of leftist’s presidencyFinancial Times - World -
Listen: Sunrisers Hyderabad hit IPL record 277-3 v Mumbai Indians
Listen to BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra commentary as Sunrisers Hyderabad face Mumbai Indians in the 2024 IPL.BBC News - Top stories -
BlackRock’s Larry Fink is worried about ‘snowballing’ U.S. debt. Here’s how soon it could hit a record.
In his annual letter to BlackRock investors, the chairman and chief executive of the investment-management company said: “More leaders should pay attention to America’s snowballing debt.”MarketWatch - Business -
Aquind interconnector: MoD has 'serious' concerns over plan
Yahoo News - World -
Moscow attack fuels concern over ISIS risk from Taliban's Afghanistan
The Taliban promised the Trump administration it wouldn't allow terror groups to plot attacks on Afghan soil. That vow has gone unfulfilled.CBS News - World -
US and Japan plan biggest upgrade to security pact in over 60 years
Biden and Kishida to announce move to counter China at White House meeting next monthFinancial Times - Business - Japan -
Israeli defense minister to visit D.C. amid tensions over Gaza
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant will visit Washington to meet with senior U.S. leaders on Sunday, the Israeli government announced, as tensions continue to rise between the Biden administration and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ...The Hill - Politics - Israel -
Northern Ireland record fine win over struggling Scotland - reaction
All the best reaction as Northern Ireland beat Scotland at Hampden thanks to Conor Bradley's first goal for his country.BBC News - Top stories - College Football -
Water companies in England face outrage over record sewage discharges
Call for environmental emergency to be declared after data reveals 105% rise in raw sewage discharges over past 12 months. How polluted is your local river and which regions are worst hit?Water companies in England have faced a barrage of ...The Guardian - World -
Diners With Lower Incomes Shrink Their Fast Food Orders
McDonald's and Wendy's say they're seeing smaller orders and fewer visits from people earning less than $50,000 a year.Inc. - Business