June 12, 2026
Think you know what's going on around the world? Here's your chance to prove it.
Japanese mayor Shoko Kawata made history by announcing she would ____, a first for an elected official in Japan?
- A) Take 16 weeks of maternity leave
- B) Mark a new holiday specifically to celebrate gaming
- C) Publicly endorse a four-day workweek for all municipal employees
Take the quiz to see if you guessed correctly!
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