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When Working Too Much Turns Deadly
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When Working Too Much Turns Deadly

As awareness grows around karoshi, or "death by overwork," so do calls to rethink the boundaries of sustainable work

Nathaniel, who is homeless, panhandles near the National Mall after U.S. President Donald Trump federalized the Metropolitan Police Department and deployed National Guard to assist in crime prevention, in Washington, DC, on August 15, 2025.
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Addressing Homelessness: U.S. Sweeps Versus Japan's Public Assistance

Rather than sweep encampments and cut budgets, Japan found success with needs-based cash benefits and housing subsidies