Trump and Takaichi strengthened US–Japan ties with major investments and cooperation. However, Japan refused military support on Iran due to constitutional limits, highlighting a gap where Japan relies more on economic support than direct military involvement.
Daily audiobook listening in the US has risen from 3% in 2016 to 8% today—a 167% increase. Meanwhile, 51% of American adults report having listened to at least one audiobook, surveys show.
Most Black women have, at some point, purchased hair extensions for box braids, boho braids, twists or faux locs. But a growing number of studies are revealing dozens of potentially dangerous chemicals and carcinogens in these hair extensions.
Smartphone prices are projected to rise 14% to a record $523 as an AI-driven semiconductor shortage shifts memory chip supply toward data centers, reducing availability for consumer electronics like phones and laptops.
Anthropic launched Claude Cowork in January to expand beyond coding into broader office tasks. After adding finance, legal, and cybersecurity tools and upgrading its AI model, rapid updates have unsettled Wall Street, raising fears of product obsolescence and mass layoffs.
Novo Nordisk’s India patent expires in March, enabling local manufacturers to launch generic versions. Analysts expect a major price war, potentially cutting weight-loss drug costs by up to 90% and expanding India’s semaglutide market to $1 billion.
The Supreme Court on Friday ruled that President Donald Trump violated federal law when he unilaterally imposed sweeping tariffs across the globe, a striking loss for the White House on an issue that has been central to the president’s foreign policy and economic agenda.
Millions of people are celebrating Lunar New Year this week. In China alone, an estimated 9.5 billion cross-regional journeys are expected during this period.
Orthorexia is an obsession with "healthy" eating that becomes harmful. It shifts from a positive goal to a restrictive fixation, causing nutritional deprivation as individuals avoid perceived unhealthy foods at any cost.
China’s "micro drama" industry has become a vital lifeline for many of the 10 million annual university graduates. This booming sector offers creative employment opportunities, helping young jobseekers navigate an increasingly strained labor market.
