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Japan is facing a population crisis—so Tokyo, its largest city, will try to solve the problem with something new: a four-day workweek. Starting in April, the Tokyo Metropolitan government, one of the country’s largest employers, is set to allow its employees to work only four days a week.It is also adding a new “childcare partial leave” policy, which will allow some employees to work two fewer hours per day.The goal is to help employees who are parents balance childcare and work, said Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike. “We will continue to review work styles flexibly to ensure that women do not have to sacrifice their careers due to life events such as childbirth...

In India, Suumit Shah, CEO of Dukaan, an e-commerce company, decided to take automation to an extreme level. In the summer of 2023, he made a bold decision: laying off 90% of his workforce and replacing them with AI-powered chatbots. This drastic move was aimed at cutting operational costs and improving efficiency, but it also sparked a heated ethical debate. A year later, Shah has released the first assessment of his decision, and he considers it a success. Ai-Driven Customer Service—Faster, but at What Cost? Shah claims that the implementation of AI in his company has significantly improved customer service. He points out that response times have dropped from nearly two minutes...

A 57-year-old retiree from Kuala Lumpur struck it big, winning an astonishing RM9.98 million in the Sports Toto 4D Jackpot 1. According to a Facebook post by Sports Toto Malaysia, the lucky winner had been faithfully betting on the same set of numbers—”5045” and “3828”—for a long time. He revealed that these numbers were inspired by his car registration and house number. “I bought a System 3 ticket based on my car registration and house numbers, and I’ve been betting on this set for a very long time.” With his newfound fortune, the retiree plans to fund his children’s education in Singapore while setting aside the remainder for...

  A luxury home that had been on the verge of tumbling into Cape Cod Bay due to erosion has been demolished. A potential collapse of the 5,100-square-foot home threatened oyster beds in nearby Wellfleet Harbor, but a dispute over its removal had left it teetering on the edge of a sandy bluff for months. But on Monday, heavy machinery rolled in to remove the house piece by piece, with trucks carrying it away. By Tuesday, only its concrete slab, chimney and a generator remained. (A home sits atop of a sandy bluff overlooking a beach in Wellfleet, Mass., Jan. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Andre Muggiati, File)     (The remains of a home sit atop of a sandy bluff overlooking a...

Tens of thousands of Hindu devotees gathered at a revered temple in Nepal’s capital on Wednesday to celebrate one of the country’s biggest religious festivals. In the Bankali forests near Pashupati, the temple of the Hindu god Shiva, holy men and devotees puffed on cannabis smoke, a practice that is normally illegal but is permitted during the Shivaratri festival. Devotees have been praying and dancing to religious songs at the temple, which is one of the most important for Hindus around the world. About 81% of Nepal’s population is Hindu. Many Hindus from neighboring India also traveled to Kathmandu for the festival. A key part of Shivaratri is the freedom to smoke...

SOME would say winning the lottery is all about luck. While others believe persistence in winning the lottery truly pays off. After 13 years of faithfully placing bets, he struck gold when he hit the 1+3D Jackpot, winning RM17,840,691. The man who had been placing bets since turning 25 shared that the two numbers, 6333 and 0221, were taken from his car plate and birthday. “I’ve always believed in my own unique numbers,“ the winner shared.“It’s not just luck—it’s about perseverance.” Despite the sudden windfall, the man is in no hurry for a taste of a luxury. The man who has been in the printing industry shared that he hopes to improve his...

Renée Zellweger’s former Los Angeles estate is back on the market. The sprawling 10-acre property in Topanga Hills, once owned by the two-time Oscar winner, is now listed for $7.995 million. Zellweger, 55, originally purchased the Spanish-style retreat in 2015 for $3.35 million.   (A nearly 10-acre ranch in Topanga Hills, once owned by two-time Oscar-winning actress Renée Zellweger, is on the market for $7.995 million.Jam Press/Anthony Barcelo)   (The 55-year-old actress originally purchased the Spanish-style estate in 2015 for $3.35 million and sold it in 2021 for $6.4 million to be closer to her boyfriend, British TV host Ant Anstead.Jam Press/Anthony...

Shah Rukh Khan is set to move out of Mannat with his family later this year, and may not be back for at least two years. Read to know why. Shah Rukh Khan's Mumbai bungalow, Mannat, has become a tourist attraction. Situated opposite the iconic Bandra Bandstand, the landmark bungalow sees hundreds of selfie-seeking fans every day and has housed the actor and his family for over 25 years now. But later this year, the Khans will move out of their abode and live in an apartment building. The reason is a grand renovation of the palatial bungalow.     (Shah Rukh Khan has lived in Mannat, a bungalow in Bandra, for over 25 years.)   Shah Rukh Khan moves out of MannatSources...

When Shanghai-based designer Guo Qingshan posted an innocuous holiday photo on Valentine's Day and captioned it 'Puppy Mountain', it became a sensation in China and even created a tourist destination. Mr Guo had gone on a hike while visiting his hometown of Yichang in central China's Hubei province in late January. When reviewing the photos, he saw something he had not noticed before: A mountain shaped like a dog's head rested on the ground next to the Yangtze River, its snout perched at the water's edge. 'It was so magical and cute. I was so excited and happy when I discovered it,' Mr Guo said. 'The puppy's posture is like it's drinking water, or it's looking at some fish. It also...

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