Japan’s Gen X workers are struggling. The share of workers in their 40s and 50s in regular employment has largely caught up with that of older cohorts. But their earnings have not. That points to a looming crisis as they reach old age.

Meta’s blockbuster trial draws parallels to big tobacco. Meta has consistently denied that its products are harmful. If a court says they are, it could be devastating for the company. But investors aren’t panicking yet.

World-class wine is being made in a corner of Sweden. Yes, Sweden. Skane, a region in southern Sweden, is sometimes referred to as the “Nordic Tuscany” and is being promoted as a tourist destination for foodies. Being able to serve local wine with local food has obvious appeal.