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• In Japan, a phenomenon known as rojo-ne—literally, sleeping on the road --- is once again becoming a hazard as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted and people are out partying more, reported The Guardian.
The number of deaths of snoozing partiers has nearly doubled in Tokyo compared to last year, police say, and they're worried that the impending end-of-year celebrations will only add to the problem.
Officials have also asked taxi drivers and others to drive with their high beams on and slow down.