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May 29, 2026

Shoko Kawata Becomes First Japanese Mayor To Take Maternity Leave While in Office

In Japan, expectant mothers can take up to 14 weeks of maternity leave; six weeks before their due date, and eight weeks after giving birth. This was a major victory of the Labor Standards Act of 1947, with women being paid about 67% of their salary during their leave. While this has long guided Japanese workers, there is no legal framework for elected officials.

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April 3, 2026

This Photo of Lady Liberty Getting Arrested After a No Kings Protest Is One You’ll See in History Books

Embed from Getty Images On March 28, 2026, an estimated 8 million people participated in the No Kings protest marches across the U.S. Rallies occurred in all 50 states with over 3,300 events in cities great and small. There, people expressed their feelings about the Trump administration, holding up signs and dressing in costume.

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March 3, 2026

Sir David Attenborough Is Turning 100 With a Celebration of His Genre-Defining Work

For more than 70 years, Sir David Attenborough has brought the wonders of our planet into living rooms around the globe. As he approaches his 100th birthday on May 8, 2026, the legendary biologist remains as influential as ever with no signs of slowing down. His signature narration style–calm, curious, and deeply reverent–has made him one of the most recognizable figures in documentary history.

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February 16, 2026

Ukraine President Zelenskyy Honors Olympian After Being Disqualified for His Helmet

Embed from Getty Images Amid the controversial decision to disqualify him from the 2026 Winter Olympics, Ukrainian skeleton pilot Vladyslav Heraskevych has been awarded the Order of Freedom by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Heraskevych, a likely contender for a skeleton medal this year, was barred from the Milan Cortina Games when he insisted on wearing a “helmet of memory,” depicting 22 athletes and coaches who had been killed since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in early 2022.

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