Japan's ruling party secured a supermajority in the country's lower house on Sunday, driven by the popularity of its first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, according to NPR. Meanwhile, the French government announced a 16-point plan to boost the country's fertility rate, which includes encouraging all 29-year-olds to have babies, as reported by Sky News. In other news, Lyft launched teen accounts, allowing minors as young as 13 to hail rides without an adult in 200 U.S. cities, TechCrunch reported.
Prime Minister Takaichi's gamble to revive her ruling party paid off, resulting in the party's biggest electoral win in its seven-decade history, NPR noted. The victory reflects a significant shift in Japanese politics, with Takaichi's leadership proving highly effective.
In France, the government's initiative to encourage 29-year-olds to have children is part of a broader strategy to combat declining birth rates. The plan also includes more free egg-freezing centers, Sky News reported. Health officials stated the aim is to prevent future fertility problems, with the government hoping to avoid situations where individuals later regret not having children earlier.
Lyft's new teen accounts, launched on Monday, allow minors to use the ride-hailing service without an adult in cities like Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, and New York, TechCrunch reported. The service includes safety measures such as parent/guardian account creation, yearly background checks for drivers, and features like PIN verification and audio recording. Teens can also bring guests along for the ride, with parental permission.
In other news, a recent poll from the American Psychiatric Association found that nearly half of Americans experience a dip in their mood during the winter months, according to Vox. Additionally, Vox also published an article exploring the ethics of surrogacy, highlighting the complexities of the issue.
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