Japan Has a Trucker Shortage. Its Solution Is Novel (Newser Sunday Summary)

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November 10, 2024     If You Only Read One Thing Japan Has a Trucker Shortage. Its Solution Is Novel If it works, expect other major cities around the world to copy the idea to some degree: Japan is building what amounts to a giant "conveyor belt road" from Tokyo to Osaka to ship cargo, reports the Guardian. Keep reading   Straight Outta DC Senate Loss Raises Question for Democrats As Democrats look around for steps to take before they lose control of the White House and Senate in January, their gaze has fallen on Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor. Keep reading   On the World Stage Russia: We're All Ears on Trump's Plans for Ukraine Russia is open to hearing President-elect Donald Trump's proposals on ending the war, an official said, as a Russian drone killed one person and wounded 13 in the Ukrainian port city of Odesa and the European Union foreign policy chief held talks in Kyiv after the change in US leadership. Keep reading   Weekend Jaw-Dropper An Unexpected Story Is Unfolding in College Sports A Wall Street Journal piece by Jason Gay suggests one of the most compelling stories in college sports is unfolding in the sport of water polo. Keep reading   Wild Card Why the 27 Club Myth Perpetuates The so-called 27 Club, made up of famous people who died at age 27, gives the perception that it's an especially dangerous age for those in the public eye. Keep reading     And Don't Overlook... SNL to Trump: 'We Have Been With You All Along' Saturday Night Live opened its first show since the re-election of Donald Trump on a somber note, with cast members seemingly lamenting the "shocking and even horrifying" results. Keep reading After Election, a Spike in Emigration Queries As Donald Trump starts to make plans for his next Cabinet, some Americans are potentially making other plans, including getting out of Dodge. Keep reading Jimmy Carter Makes Grammy History The big headline about Friday's Grammy nominations was how Beyonce made history by becoming the most-nominated artist of all time. Keep reading 'The Story Long Spun' About Pompeii Victims Was Wrong When a volcanic eruption buried the ancient city of Pompeii, the last desperate moments of its citizens were preserved in stone for centuries. Keep reading He Played One of the Scariest Characters on the Big Screen Tony Todd, the actor best known for his roles in Candyman, The Crow, and Final Destination, has died at the age of 69. Keep reading     How You Voted This Week 73% Hilarious Llamas on the Loose on Utah Train Tracks 80% Intriguing Timing of Your Exercise Could Impact Colorectal Cancer Risk 81% Depressing Groundbreaking Anchor, Mentor Chauncy Glover Dies at 39 90% Brilliant Some Votes Came From Out of This World 73% Scary Kenyan Man Guilty of Plotting 9/11-Style Attack 77% Ridiculous Serial Killer's Execution Halted Yet Again   Most Popular Stories by Newser.AI 1. Alpine Rockslide Threatens Swiss Village 2. Boy Scouts Auction Rockwell Art Collection for Survivors 3. Court Rules Engagement Ring Be Returned to Purchaser 4. Israeli Airstrike Kills 5 Siblings, Some Deaf and Mute 5. Parks Employee Dies Fighting New Jersey Wildfires   This Week's 6 Most-Read Stories   From Our Sponsors Manage your subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe from Newser emails  |  Privacy Policy We'd love to hear from you. Send us a note at feedback@newser.com. Read our stories on MSN. Newser, LLC  |  1395 Brickell Avenue  |  Suite 800  |  Miami, Florida  |  33131 © 2024 Newser, LLC. All rights reserved