Tamaki Yuichiro, Japan’s populist upstart who wants to be prime minister

T HE IMAGE Tamaki Yuichiro wants to convey is of upward mobility. His campaign poster shows him grinning against a vivid orange backdrop, arms extended and fingers pointing skyward. The slogan beneath is hardly revolutionary: “Increase take-home pay.” But Mr Tamaki has turned this into a rallying-cry among younger voters. ( read original story ...)

Trump’s Cabinet Is Cashing in on Crypto

Per the Post, Trump has the biggest stake in crypto, worth at least $51 million. His partner on the ticket, JD Vance, also got his beak wet. He reported holding between $250,001 and $500,000 in Bitcoin in his 2024 financial disclosure.