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Japan Ends 45-Hour Overtime Cap in September, Allowing Up to 100 Hours Monthly
Japan ends blanket 45-hour overtime guidance in September, allowing companies with special clauses to permit up to 100 hours monthly. Labor inspectors will focus on worker health protections instead.

Fauci Adviser Morens Pleads Guilty to Hiding COVID Records on August 19
Dr. David Morens, former Fauci adviser, pleads guilty to conspiracy to conceal COVID-19 research records. Faces up to 5 years in prison; sentencing set for November 12.

Gunma High School Teacher Dismissed for Contaminating Student’s Water Bottle
Gunma Prefecture dismisses high school teacher for putting urine in student’s water bottle. Victim suffered psychological distress and missed school. Teacher confessed after one month.

Japan’s Whistleblowers Face Retaliation: New Law Tightens Protections in December
Japan’s amended Whistleblower Protection Act, effective December 2026, shifts burden of proof to employers and adds criminal penalties. But gaps remain for harassment and demotion cases.

Former Fauci Adviser Morens Pleads Guilty to Hiding COVID Records on August 19
Former NIAID adviser David Morens pleads guilty to conspiracy to conceal COVID-19 research records. He faces up to five years in prison at sentencing on November 12, 2026.

Social Security COLA 2027: New 3.6% Estimate Shows a Smaller Raise for Retirees
The Social Security COLA for 2027 now stands at an estimated 3.6%, according to The Senior Citizens League. That’s down from 3.8% forecasts published in June and July. The drop follows July’s Consumer Price Index report, which showed inflation cooling to 3.4% year-over-year. Retirees would still see the largest benefit bump in four years if…

Trump’s BBC Defamation Case Gets New Judge Nominated by Trump
Trump’s $10 billion BBC defamation case over a Panorama edit gets a new judge: Jeffrey Kuntz, nominated by Trump in April and confirmed by the Senate last month. Trial set for February 2027.

Ex-AFL Star Henderson Sues for $1.21M Over 2013 Broadcast Incident
Ex-AFL player Ricky Henderson sues AFL and Fox Sports for $1.21 million over genitals exposure during 2013 Gabba broadcast. Claims mental illness and privacy breach.

Lambie Demands Cap Scrapped as Veterans’ Health Funding Faces $5,000 Limit
Jacqui Lambie attacks federal government’s $5,000 allied health cap for veterans, warning it could cost lives. Policy takes effect July 2027. RSL Australia and advocacy groups oppose the measure.