Life
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Tokyo to propose four-day workweek for government staff
To make work-life balance easier for parents, Governor Yuriko Koike wants to offer civil servants employed by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government the option to work a truncated week beginning in April
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'Brain rot' is Oxford's Word of the Year 2024
It's a term that internet users have undoubtedly seen over and again on social networks, especially since the frequency of its use has risen by 230 percent in one year, peaking in September
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Precrastination is a case of more speed, less haste
Etymologically, precrastination means "before tomorrow." It refers to completing a task as soon as it arises, regardless of the deadline
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Jaguar unveils electric car, critics dub it 'Barbie pink'
The Jaguar Type 00, presented in Miami on Monday, is described by the company as having "bold forms and exuberant proportions to inspire future Jaguars"
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Waste pickers battle for recognition at plastic treaty talks
Between 20 and 34 million people are believed to work as waste pickers worldwide, playing a crucial role in recovering recyclable material
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The best (and worst) gifts for Secret Santa at work
Secret Santa is gaining in popularity in the fast-changing world of work, creating a prime moment of camaraderie and bonding between colleagues
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2025 Travel Wishlist: Top destinations recognised as sustainability leaders
From Helsinki in Finland to Denmark's Aarhus, here are must-visit destinations that put sustainability first
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PlayStation: Fun facts to know as Sony's console turns 30
Japanese electronics giant Sony is set to celebrate 30 years since it launched the PlayStation console, the little grey box that catapulted the firm into the gaming big league
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Paddington: the affable bear who became a lucrative business
Paddington bear toys have become a "must", with 27 million units sold since 2021, according to StudioCanal, the French film distributor that owns the rights to the character
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Regulating social media for minors: no simple fix
Here we take a look at various attempts by other countries to regulate the wild west of social media for young people
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Divorce: who gets the social media accounts?
In the event of divorce, who gets to keep the TikTok account? A far from trivial question, at a time when many couples make a living from content creation