The desire to get married is on the decline in Japan, with women in particular becoming less interested in settling down. With the pandemic impacting women and inspiring people to rethink their priorities, traditional life milestones are taking a backseat as individual wellbeing climbs up the list.

Online start-up Hello Divorce is working to make divorce easier, less costly, and more equitable, and has raised $2 million in seed funding. The cost and confusion of divorce can keep many Americans in marriages they don’t want, with women disproportionately trapped by financial concerns.

As a result of the pandemic, the travel industry is introducing new ways for people to travel and feel safe. Airbnb implemented 100 changes in May 2021 to adapt its platform to fit customers who are tethered by work but still want to travel to new places and stay for longer once there.

Contra is an online community that aims to improve the way freelancers find work and build professional connections and relationships. There are more freelance workers in the US than ever before – as the gig economy evolves, they’re looking for platforms that provide control and security.