Families to receive 1 million yens per child to move out...
Japan has the oldest society in the world, about 29% of its population being older than 65, while 15% is older than...
Belgian city rewards youngsters who come sober to parties
Authorities from a small town in Belgium called Balen, invented the "Sobercoin", a way of rewarding those who arrive at parties sober,...
Elizabeth Warren college plan solves a long running progressive problem
The progressive thinkers often find themselves wondering and debating whether universal or targeted policies are best suited to create a more equal...
New York lawmakers reach deal to ban plastic bags starting with...
Environmental advocates estimate that New Yorkers use about 23 billion plastic bags each year, according to The Associated Press, but Gov. Andrew...
France to stockpile population’s old weaponry
French officials aim millions of guns left over from World Wars I and II and cancelled hunting expeditions to be turned in...
Deutsche Bahn to offer coffee in porcelain cups and vegan menus
Germany's national railroad, Deutsche Bahn AG, is accelerating the pace of its environmental transformation. The most recent move toward going "green" is...
Turkey Is Threatening another Syria Offensive if US Delays Pullout
Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the Turkish president, met this week in Ankara with US National Security Adviser, John Bolton, when he threatened to...
Greta Thunberg admonishes leaders as U.N. climate summit fails to deliver...
Dozens of world leaders touted their efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at the United Nations Climate Action Summit on Monday, but...
Alabama’s abortion ban is designed to challenge Roe vs Wade at...
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed a bill on Wednesday that would effectively ban abortion in the state, with no exceptions for rape...
South Korea lifts ban on imported sex-dolls
South Korea has finally repealed a ban on the import of full-body sex dolls, putting an end to years of dispute about...