Shinjiro Koizumi has scrambled to cut soaring rice prices ahead of a high-stakes election this weekend. Will it be enough to buoy support for the Liberal Democratic Party? Source link
A popular and contentious game, Revenge on Gold Diggers, sheds light on misogyny, inequality and the feeling among many men that they are economic victims. Source link
Alimentation Couche-Tard’s $47 billion bid spurred changes at the chain’s Japanese owner. Now, the question is whether that momentum will carry forward. Source link
The United States has begun investigating Brazil’s trade practices and “anti-corruption interference,” after the president’s criticisms of Brazil’s treatment of Jair Bolsonaro, a Trump ally. Source link
In polarized Washington, Ama is drawing leaders from both camps with an anti-additive menu and a vow to bar all manner of toxicity. Source link
The law is creating backlash from the gambling industry and bettors who could owe taxes even if they break even. Source link
The crypto industry was headed for a landmark moment in the House with three bills that it helped push going to a vote. But a coalition of ultraconservative House Republicans staged a mutiny. Source link
On assignment for U.P.I. in Cuba, he learned of the U.S.- backed effort to overthrow Fidel Castro and was imprisoned. He later worked for The New York Times. Source link
Bill Siemering, 91, says potential funding cuts put a “unique, invaluable cultural resource” at risk. Source link
Tucked into the huge set of tax cuts that Republicans passed into law this month was the expansion of an unusually valuable tax break for start-up investors. Source link
