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The names Liam and Olivia have topped the list of most popular baby names in the U.S. for 2024, dominating for several consecutive years.

Tokyo's government has announced a significant policy shift to introduce a four-day workweek for its employees starting April 2025, a move aiming to increase the alarming birthrate. Governor Yuriko Koike emphasized that this initiative is designed to counteract the record-low fertility rate in Japan, which has seen a continuing decline for the past 16 years. The new work schedule aims to enhance work-life balance, while also making it easier for couples to consider having children amid the increasing pressures of work.