Jeremy Siegel

Gov. Maura Healey's task force to come up with solutions to the state's transportation funding problems has delayed the release of a long-awaited report that was supposed to be sent to the governor's desk today.

Tourism numbers are sky high in Japan. The country saw record numbers of travelers throughout 2024, and government officials are hoping to see the numbers double by 2030. But workers are in short supply. From robot hotel receptionists to contactless restaurants and overcrowded trains, The World's Jeremy Siegel looks at how tourism is pushing Japan's economy to adapt.

The report is expected to call for more funding from the state's new millionaire's tax to go toward transportation.

When Andy Hartwig boarded an Amtrak train for a seven-hour ride with his wife and infant son last February, he was expecting a smooth trip — or as smooth as a trip can be with a 1-year-old.

Some train riders have been forced to change their children's diapers on train seats. Others have resorted to the bathroom floor.

Donna Burke has the most famous voice you've never heard about. The Australian first moved to Japan in the 1990s, hoping to make it as a singer. Now, she's the voice of the Tokaido Shinkansen, commonly known as the bullet train, and her announcements are heard by more than 400,000 people in Japan every day.

Donna Burke has the most famous voice you've never heard of. The Australian expat first moved to Japan in the 1990s, hoping to make it as a singer. Now, she's the voice of the Tokaido Shinkansen, commonly known as the bullet train, and her announcements are heard by more than 400,000 people in Japan every day.

This past week brought promising news for the markets and the broader economy. Inflation data came in at or below expectations, while economic