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Hope Hicks testifies at Trump trial about fallout from "hush money" payments -- Hicks, one of his closest aides for years, recalled the fallout from the payments to two women before the 2016 election. -- May 3

Hope Hicks, one of former President Donald Trump's closest aides for years, told jurors how she handled the fallout from "hush money" payments made to two women before the 2016 election.

CBS News - Top Stories - 26 minutes ago

Displaced teachers set up tent school in Rafah as Israeli assault looms

“We said we must return the students to normality and study after being deprived of education for more than seven months,” headmaster Nehad Badria told NBC News.

NBC News - Entertainment - 5 hours ago

German students research fates of their school's Jews to bring Nazi-era horrors home

Against backdrop of October 7 massacres and surge in global antisemitism, US consultant Terry Mandel visits Germany to expand award-winning Holocaust memory project based in Cologne

Times of Israel - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Women are being harassed in public places

What world do we live in that doesn’t lift a finger to make women feel safe?

Irish Times - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Crystal Emmanuel on qualifying Canadian women's 4x100m team for Paris 2024

The 32-year-old sprinter reacts to running the anchor leg of the women’s 4x100m relay that clinched an Olympic spot for the first time since 2016.

CBC News - Sports - 12 hours ago

Can BC women's lacrosse make a seventh straight NCAA title game? The Eagles' tournament quest begins May 12.

Playing in their 11th consecutive tournament, the Eagles hope to add to their 2021 national championship. They fell, 14-11, to Northwestern in the 2023 title game.

Boston Globe - Sports - 13 hours ago

Indian Women's And Men's 4x400m Relay Teams Qualify For Paris Olympics

With this, India now have 19 Paris-bound track and field athletes and the list includes defending javelin throw champion Neeraj Chopra among others.

NDTV - Sports - 13 hours ago

'Everybody Is Vulnerable': Fake US School Audio Stokes AI Alarm

A fabricated audio clip of a US high school principal prompted a torrent of outrage, leaving him battling allegations of racism and anti-Semitism in a case that has sparked new alarm about AI manipulation.

International Business Times - Business - 14 hours ago

Last-chance qualifier to decide Canada's Olympic fate in women's 3x3 basketball - Sports - Olympics - Summer Sports - Basketball - 3x3 Basketball - | 3 hours ago

For the second time on the weekend, Australia eked out a victory over Canada in women's 3x3 basketball after pulling away late in Sunday's championship game in Utsunomiya, Japan, to put the latter's Paris Olympic hopes on hold.

CBC News - Sports - 21 hours ago

Ireland miss out on Women's T20 World Cup after heavy defeat to Scotland

Scotland qualify for a first T20 World Cup as Kathryn Bryce stars in eight-wicket rout

Irish Times - Sports - 1 day ago

High school scoreboard, result from Saturday, May 4

Saturday’s results for boys soccer and baseball: BOYS SOCCER 4A BI-DISTRICT PLAYOFFS Saturday’s matches Quarterfinal Curtis 2, Union 0 Loser-out matches Camas 6, Graham-Kapowsin 0

The Columbian - Sports - 1 day ago

Robin Williams helped 'Mrs. Doubtfire' movie daughter by writing letter to school after she was expelled

Lisa Jakub, who played one of Robin Williams three children in the 1993 comedy "Mrs. Doubtfire," said the actor wrote a letter to her school when she was expelled.

Fox News - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Alberta government aims to address gaps in women's health care with $26M injection -- Jennifer Lee -- News -- - -- Canada -- - -- Calgary -- May 3

The Alberta government says it's taking steps to improve the health of women and children by following through on a promise to spend $26 million on research and expanding a newborn screening program.

CBC News - Health - 1 day ago

Pro-Palestine Protest Disrupts U of M's Graduation Ceremony as Schools Prep for Commencements

Pro-Palestine protesters marched at University of Michigan's commencement as protests over Israel’s conflict in Gaza roll into graduation season.

Rolling Stone - Politics - 1 day ago

Investigators say student killed by police outside Wisconsin school had pointed pellet rifle

A student who was killed by police outside a Wisconsin school pointed a pellet rifle at officers and had refused to drop the weapon, authorities said Saturday.

Washington Times - US News - 1 day ago

He got held back in high school. Now he's Teacher of the Year at NC district

Army veteran Jeffery Matthews didn’t apply himself in school. When his grades slipped, his father wanted to teach him a lesson and would not allow him to attend summer school. He had to repeat 11th grade.

Stars and Stripes - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Breast cancer is on the rise in women in their 40s. An earlier mammogram may help catch it sooner

Regular mammograms to screen for breast cancer should start younger — at age 40. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force announced the updated guidance Tuesday.

AP News - Health - 2 days ago

High school scoreboard, results from Friday, May 3

Friday’s results for baseball, softball, track and field and girls tennis: BASEBALL 2A GREATER ST.

The Columbian - Sports - 2 days ago

Periods are a nightmare in Gaza's crowded, unsanitary camps. Women are using birth control to skip them -- Yasmine Hassan -- -

Samah El-Nazli, a mother of four living in a makeshift tent in Rafah, is among millions of Gazans in overcrowded camps struggling to access food, water and sanitation as the war continues. She and others are opting to use birth control to delay their periods rather than scrambling to find costly feminine hygiene products.

CBC News - Health - 2 days ago

Why are St. Anne's Indian Residential School survivors still fighting for the truth to be heard? -- Tanya Talaga -- May 2, 2024

Canada’s justice department must end its years-long challenge against survivors’ vivid claims of brutal abuse at the Albany River institution

The Globe and Mail - Opinion - 2 days ago

Food Bank of Delaware holds graduation ceremony for The Kitchen School

MILFORD – The Food Bank of Delaware wants to provide education in the food industry to people no matter the circumstances. The Kitchen School was developed through a partnership with the …

Bay to Bay News - Top Stories - 2 days ago

"Uncharted Territory": Miami Midwife, Women's Clinic React to Florida's Six-Week Abortion Ban

As abortion clinics face rising supply costs and office closures, Southern Birth Justice Network plans to ramp up services in South Florida.

Miami New Times - Top Stories - 2 days ago

England Women's cricket coach using AI to pick team

London: EnglandWomen s cricket coach Jon Lewis revealed Friday he is using artificial intelligence to aid team selection, saying the technology helped...

Peninsula Qatar - Technology - 2 days ago

Heavy rains over Texas have led to water rescues, school cancellations and orders to evacuate

Houston: Officials in Houston are urging residents to prepare for worsening flooding after days of heavy rains that have led to high water rescues and...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 2 days ago

Eating one type of fruit regularly could reduce diabetes risk in women, study suggests: 'Incredibly healthy'

A new study found a correlation between avocado consumption and reduced diabetes risk in Mexican adults. Several dietitians weigh in on the fruit's nutritional benefits.

Fox News - Health - 3 days ago

Kenya postpones planned reopening of schools after more than 200 people killed by severe flooding

Kenya's president has delayed the reopening of schools due to ongoing heavy rains and floods, which have resulted in over 200 deaths, he announced on Friday.

Fox News - World - 3 days ago

The Uplift: An angel officer -- A police officer becomes a guardian angel for a little girl struggling at school. A New Jersey toddler goes viral for the way she speaks, bringing joy and laughs to millions. A 7-year-old makes history at the rodeo. Plus, more inspiring stories.

A police officer becomes a guardian angel for a little girl struggling at school. A New Jersey toddler goes viral for the way she speaks, bringing joy and laughs to millions. A 7-year-old makes history at the rodeo. Plus, more inspiring stories.

CBS News - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Downstate Delaware high school scores

GEORGETOWN — Sussex Tech High used a four-run fifth inning to break open a scoreless game before downing Sussex Central, 7-0, in Henlopen North baseball on Thursday evening. The victory …

Bay to Bay News - Top Stories - 3 days ago

West Virginia middle school students barred from track meet after protesting transgender athlete's inclusion

The five middle school students who protested against a transgender athlete's participation at a track meet were barred from another meet.

Fox News - Opinion - 3 days ago

Family celebrates 5 generations of women for second time in its history: 'Quite remarkable'

A woman-led family in England is celebrating a milestone in their lives once again: five living generations of girls. The Jones family members said it's a "remarkable" moment.

Fox News - Weird - 3 days ago

Pregnancy-related deaths fall to pre-pandemic levels, new data shows -- New CDC data shows about 680 women in the U.S. died during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth in 2023, a decline from the previous year.

New CDC data shows about 680 women in the U.S. died during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth in 2023, a decline from the previous year.

CBS News - Health - 4 days ago

Opinion | Women And Politics: Prajwal Revanna Case Raises Uneasy Questions

Parties need to prioritise genuine concerns and respect for women's welfare over political gains and superficial gestures.

NDTV - Opinion - 4 days ago

Schools, offices shut as heavy rain returns to desert UAE

Dubai: Schools and many offices were closed across the United Arab Emirates on Thursday as heavy rains returned to the desert country just two weeks a...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 4 days ago

'This has to be somewhere that women feel safe' -- Aboriginal mothers and their babies have higher death rates and poorer health outcomes than non-Indigenous Australians. New community-led services are trying to change that.

Aboriginal mothers and their babies have higher death rates and poorer health outcomes than non-Indigenous Australians. New community-led services are trying to change that.

BBC News - Technology - 4 days ago

Wisconsin student suspect shot, killed by police outside middle school during active shooter lockdown

A Wisconsin student suspect was shot and killed by police on Wednesday outside a middle school that was locked down for an active shooter threat.

Fox News - US News - 4 days ago

Biden campaign criticizes Trump over new Florida abortion law -- The U.S. state of Florida has a new law banning most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy. In this presidential campaign, Donald Trump is defending the right of states to regulate reproductive rights. Joe Biden says that decentralized authority threatens women's lives.

The U.S. state of Florida has a new law banning most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy. In this presidential campaign, Donald Trump is defending the right of states to regulate reproductive rights. Joe Biden says that decentralized authority threatens women’s lives.

Voice of America - Science - 4 days ago

Regular mammograms should start at 40 as breast cancer rates rise for younger women, panel says

New recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force say breast cancer screening should begin at 40 and continue every other year through age 74.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 4 days ago

REPORT: Transgender Athlete to Compete in National Women's Water Polo Championship

A transgender athlete will compete in the national women's water polo championship this weekend at Texas A&M University.

Breitbart - Sports - 5 days ago

'Torrential' rains shutter Saudi schools, flood roads

Riyadh: Saudi Arabian authorities shuttered schools in several regions on Wednesday as flash floods inundated roads, the latest instance of heavy rain...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 5 days ago

'Mean Girls Jr.' revives high school theater at Air Force base in Japan

Thespians from Yokota High and Middle schools are putting on “Mean Girls Jr.,” a family-friendly version of Tina Fey’s popular Broadway musical “Mean Girls,” which is based on the 2004 movie of the same name.

Stars and Stripes - Top Stories - 5 days ago

Parents must guide how sex education is taught in schools

Discussion of gender identity among children and adolescents has become much more prominent in the last decade. Questions remain about the extent to which schools should deal with such complex issues

Irish Times - Opinion - 5 days ago

Popular High School Kids Sleep Differently, Scientists Say

The findings were most stark among teenage girls, with potential implications for their mental and physical health.

Newsweek - Health - 5 days ago

Perimenopausal women face increased depression risk

Perimenopausal women have a 40% higher risk of depression compared to those without menopausal symptoms, according to research.Perimenopause typically begins three to five years before...

International The News - Health - 5 days ago

Women advised to start mammograms at 40 to detect breast cancer

If you are a woman over 40, you should start getting regular mammograms to detect breast cancer, say health experts in new guidelines.“Among all US women, breast cancer is the second most...

International The News - Health - 5 days ago

'Potential Serial Killer' Arrested After 2 Women Found Dead: Cops

Carlos Baez Nieves, 24, faces murder charges in the slayings of Fatia Flowers, 41, and Nichole Daniels, 44, whose bodies were found on the side of the road in Orlando.

Inside Edition - Weird - 5 days ago

Study launched to investigate ACL injuries in women's football

London: A groundbreaking project was launched Tuesday in the English Women s Super League to study anterior cruciate ligament injury prevention. Pl...

Peninsula Qatar - Technology - 5 days ago

Dating app Bumble unveils new features to boost women's safety

The app has undergone a major redesign and update.

Independent UK - Technology - 6 days ago

How 'vampire facials' infected three women with HIV

The infections, made public by the CDC, raised questions about the safety of cosmetic treatments.

BBC News - Health - 6 days ago

Kent County Theatre Guild mixes humor, heart with 'Wild Women of Winedale'

DOVER — Kent County Theatre Guild’s latest production “The Wild Women of Winedale” is out to prove that it’s never too late to clear the clutter. This funny and …

Bay to Bay News - Entertainment - 6 days ago

United States, Mexico end joint bid for 2027 Women's World Cup, opt instead for 2031 push

With FIFA likely to prioritize development of the women’s game, Brazil is the front-runner to host a tournament that has never been staged in South America.

Boston Globe - Sports - 6 days ago

Philippine schools cancel classes as major heat wave spreads across Southeast Asia

Millions of students in public schools across the Philippines are being ordered to stay home after urgent health warnings spread throughout Southeast Asia as major heatwave continues to hit region.

Fox News - Environment - 6 days ago

USC women's basketball coach Lindsay Gottlieb agrees to contract extension

Lindsay Gottlieb, who guided the USC women's basketball team to its best season in 30 years, has agreed to a contract extension with the university.

Los Angeles Times - Sports - 9 days ago

Vaping may damage fertility in women, study suggests

New figures show one in five British women vape while trying to get pregnant

Evening Standard - Health - 10 days ago

Three women contract HIV from dirty "vampire facials" at unlicensed spa

Five patients with links to the spa had viral genetic sequences that closely matched.

Ars Technica - Science - 10 days ago

School athletic director arrested for framing principal using AI voice synthesis

Police uncover plot to defame principal with AI-generated racist and antisemitic comments.

Ars Technica - Business - 10 days ago

Texas School Districts Violated a Law Intended to Add Transparency to Local Elections

ProPublica and The Texas Tribune analyzed 35 Texas school districts that held trustee elections last fall and found none that posted all of the required campaign finance records.

ProPublica - Politics - 11 days ago

Key moments in the Supreme Court's latest abortion case that could change how women get care

It’s unclear exactly where the Supreme Court will land after hearing arguments about Idaho's abortion ban.

AP News - Politics - 11 days ago

EU adopts first directive combatting violence against women

On Wednesday (24 April), members of the European Parliament definitively adopted the EU directive on tackling violence against women, after two years of intense negotiations with the member states.

Euractiv - Health - 12 days ago

USDA updates rules for school meals that limit added sugars for the first time

U.S. agriculture officials announced new nutrition standards for school meals that will limit added sugars for the first time.

AP News - Health - 12 days ago

The women who won their human rights climate battle can inspire us all

Earlier this month, a group of older Swiss women won a landmark climate case at the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg. The court ruled that Switzerland’s weak climate policy had violated their rights to private and family life — an outcome that will change the legal landscape on the climate crisis.

Evening Standard - Opinion - 12 days ago

Hong Kong schools ban books, warn teachers not to get 'political'

Flag-raising and patriotic essays are in, frank debates about recent Chinese history are out.

Radio Free Asia - World - 12 days ago

Hospital patients 'less likely to die when treated by women doctors'

Several reasons were cited for the findings of the research published in a peer-reviewed medical journal

Evening Standard - Health - 13 days ago

Women embrace youthfulness longer than men: Study

Study reveals women perceive 'old age' significantly later than men, shedding light on shifting perceptions of aging and its societal...

Daily Sabah - Health - 13 days ago

Delta Burke looks back on 'Designing Women' exit, and using crystal meth to lose weight

Delta Burke explains why she moved back to Florida decades after being fired from 'Designing Women': The business was killing her and she 'didn't want to die in L.A.'

Los Angeles Times - Health - 13 days ago

Young middle-class women 'are only group smoking more', study reveals

Researchers said the Covid pandemic ‘exacerbated gender inequalities, with women experiencing higher rates of job loss’

Evening Standard - Health - 17 days ago

This ancient snake in India might have been longer than a school bus and weighed a ton

Researchers in India have found fossils of an ancient giant snake that could have been longer than a school bus.

AP News - Weird - 17 days ago

Authorities confirm 2 bodies found in Oklahoma those of missing women

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation announced Tuesday evening that the two bodies that were found in Texas County on Sunday have been identified by the Oklahoma Chief Medical Examiner as 27-year-old Veronica Butler and 39-year-old Jilian Kelley.

CNN - US News - 18 days ago

What we know about the 4 people accused of kidnapping and killing 2 women in Oklahoma

The four people accused of kidnapping and killing two women in Oklahoma last month are set to make their first court appearances Wednesday morning in a case allegedly connected to a religious anti-government group and a custody battle.

CNN - US News - 18 days ago

What other EU state would build schools on roads with 80km/h speeds and no footpaths?

Road safety caught in vicious circle of car dependency and sprawl

Irish Times - Opinion - 19 days ago

Tent schools in Gaza: Fighting for education in the shadow of war

Palestinians in the town of Rafah in southern Gaza established a tent school to provide education for children away from the atmosphere of war

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 20 days ago

Ozempic babies: Women claim weight-loss drugs are making them more fertile and experts agree

Women taking weight-loss drugs like Ozempic are reporting unexpected pregnancies. Drs. Rachel McConnell and Angela Fitch said these medications could boost fertility.

Fox News - Health - 20 days ago

'These kids deserve water': A San Diego County school district has lacked clean drinking water for more than a decade

Warner Unified for years has relied on bottled water as it waits for a water solution from the state

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Environment - 22 days ago

Pregnancy speeds up aging process for young women, says study: 'Remarkable finding'

Research from the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health found that women who had been pregnant in the past looked “biologically older" than those who had never carried a child.

Fox News - Health - 25 days ago

"Menopause does not mean you have to suffer": An OB-GYN on breaking the stigma -- About one million women​ in the United States experience menopause every year, but it's still surrounded by stigma - something Dr. Sharon Malone is trying to change.

About one million women​ in the United States experience menopause every year, but it's still surrounded by stigma — something Dr. Sharon Malone is trying to change.

CBS News - Health - 26 days ago

Women need more sleep than men?

Research has indicated that females require more sleep than males because they sleep deeper and fall asleep more quickly.Women are prone to sleep disturbances due to hormonal fluctuations, lack of...

International The News - Health - 26 days ago

The Influential Conservative Group Making it Harder for Idaho Districts to Fix Their Schools

The Idaho Freedom Foundation has gone beyond the education culture wars by targeting local bond and levy elections, which districts rely on heavily to build and repair schools.

ProPublica - Politics - 27 days ago

Religion must move outside school hours as opt-out approach fails children badly

During Communion and Confirmation season the situation is particularly bleak. The sense of othering is worse when students are from non-Irish backgrounds

Irish Times - Opinion - 28 days ago

Women's college basketball didn't explode overnight. Here's how we got here

South Carolina won the title over Iowa in the NCAA women’s final of March Madness, writes Amy Bass, but when it comes to women’s sports writ large, this tournament had no losers.

CNN - Opinion - 28 days ago

LeBron James says popularity of women's basketball is due to familiar stars

Washington: LeBron James figures there s at least one obvious explanation for the surging popularity of the NCAA women s basketball tournament. Rec...

Peninsula Qatar - Sports - 1 month ago

Deepika Padukone Shares A Post On Women Not Needing To Choose Between Success And Burnout

Deepika Padukone revealed her thoughts on the definition of success and burnout through a post she shared

NDTV - Entertainment - 1 month ago

Beyonce Album Highlights The Black Women Changing Country Music

"Twenty-three in Music City / With dreams and high-heeled boots / Singin' for a crowd of blue eyes / Will they want me too?"

International Business Times - Entertainment - 1 month ago

Their States Banned Abortion. Doctors Now Say They Can't Give Women Potentially Lifesaving Care.

In Tennessee and other states that banned abortion, doctors are left to debate high-risk pregnancy cases with their colleagues. ProPublica takes an exclusive look inside those discussions.

ProPublica - Health - 1 month ago

Dating coaches online are pushing women to seek more traditional gender roles

“I see the dating scene and relationships as a business, because it is,” said Karla Elia, a controversial dating coach with more than 1 million followers on TikTok.

NBC News - Entertainment - 1 month ago

Women march for Palestine and against patriarchy in Pakistan

Women in Pakistan's major cities, such as Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, and Multan, rallied on International Women’s Day, demanding gender equality, justice, and safety, challenging patriarchal norms for the seventh consecutive year.

Global Voices - Technology - 1 month ago

Fenced in by Sulawesi national park, Indigenous women make forestry breakout

SOUTH KULAWI, Indonesia — In a forested valley in the interior of Sulawesi Island, Elisabet Heta gathers up a clutch of farming tools used by the Moa Indigenous people and leaves home. “I want to go to the pampa,” Elisabet told Mongabay Indonesia, before the mother of four set out for the fields here in […]

Mongabay - Top Stories - 1 month ago

California could ban snacks like Flamin' Hot Cheetos in schools -- Cheetos varieties, including the spicy Flamin' Hot version, and other chips like Doritos include red 40, yellow 5 and yellow 6 - all on the list of ingredients that would be banned if the bill is enacted. Here are other foods that include dyes.

Cheetos varieties, including the spicy Flamin' Hot version, and other chips like Doritos include red 40, yellow 5 and yellow 6 – all on the list of ingredients that would be banned if the bill is enacted. Here are other foods that include dyes.

CBS News - Health - 1 month ago

Women in Illinois make 80% of what men make, and advocates want to close the wage gap

The Equal Pay Chicago Coalition wants to educate workers and employers about gender pay disparities, hosting a virtual event on Equal Pay Day.

Chicago Sun-Times - Business - 1 month ago

Women in Moldova are better educated but earn less and marry earlier

Some National Bureau of Statistics of Moldova's data about women living in Moldova today

Global Voices - Health - 1 month ago

Despite 'Barbie,' Women Not Getting Movie Lead Roles: Report

The share of Hollywood films with women in the lead role fell last year, new research showed Thursday, despite standout successes like "Barbie."

International Business Times - Entertainment - 1 month ago

First Person - In high school, I was my mom's caregiver. In university, I'm learning to let go - Madeline Buss - News - Canada - | December 13, 2023 - |

Madeline Buss loves her mother, describing her as the best person she knows. But her mom’s chronic illness weighed heavily on Buss during her teenage years.

CBC News - Opinion - 2 months ago

Alabama School Closed After Nearly 800 Kids Get Mysterious Illness

While it is unknown what the illness is, it has been suspected to be the highly contagious norovirus but has not been confirmed, according to reports.

Inside Edition - Health - 2 months ago

Florida Battles School Outbreaks of Measles and Meningitis

Florida health officials are warning parents to monitor their children as outbreaks of measles and meningitis spread through schools. An 11-year-old boy has died of meningitis in the state.

Inside Edition - Health - 2 months ago

Idaho Resolution Would Aim to Lower Voting Threshold to Pass School Bonds

Under restrictive school funding policies, Idaho districts struggle to repair and replace deteriorating buildings. If voters agree, the proposal would, in some elections, reduce the two-thirds threshold needed to pass bonds for school repairs.

ProPublica - Politics - 2 months ago

India women assured of historic silver after reaching maiden Badminton Asia Team Championships final

17-year-old Anmol was the star of the day for India, beating Natsuki Nidaira 21-14, 21- in 25 minutes. The pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand also registered a victory

First Post - Sports - 2 months ago

PV Sindhu leads Indian women's team to maiden medal at Badminton Asia Team Championships while men's team bows out

Indian women's team was assured of a historic medal at the Badminton Asia Team Championships after it defeated Hong Kong 3-0 in the quarter-finals

First Post - Sports - 2 months ago

Sports this weekend: India vs England 3rd Test continues, women's hockey team in FIH Pro League and more

Here's all you need to know as far as sports events and competitions in the upcoming weekend is concerned.

First Post - Sports - 2 months ago

'Marta' is now an award for the best goal scored in women's football

Six times voted as the best football player in the world and with a career spanning over 20 years, the Brazilian athlete Marta Vieira da Silva became a football legend and a fighter for equal rights

Global Voices - Sports - 3 months ago

Opinion: California's new rules allow COVID-positive kids in school. Here's the problem

Amid a COVID surge and with few people masking or testing, the state missed an opportunity for good public health communication.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 3 months ago

Lawmakers take on court rulings that apply sex discrimination rules to religious schools, churches

New legislation in Congress would stop federal judges from applying Title IV sex discrimination rules on religious schools or churches because of their tax-exempt status.

Washington Times - Top Stories - 3 months ago

How Many of Your State's Lawmakers Are Women? If You Live in the Southeast, It Could Be Just 1 in 5.

A record number of women were elected to statehouses last year. But in the Southeast, where some legislatures are more than 80% male, representation is lagging as lawmakers pass bills that most impact women, like near-total abortion bans.

ProPublica - Health - 3 months ago

CBC Kids News - How acting in my school musical made me a braver person - January 10

Rasleen Buttar tells the story of how she auditioned for her school musical and got the lead, giving her confidence to try new things.

CBC News - Opinion - 3 months ago

'Matilda': Australian word of the year following magnificent 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup

Some fans made the ultimate sacrifice to attend the quarter final game against France: 'I gave up Taylor Swift tickets for the Matildas'

Global Voices - Sports - 4 months ago

Use of "morning after" pills doubles, teen sex declines in CDC survey -- More than 1 in 4 women who have had sex say they've used emergency contraception. The survey also found fewer teens are sexually active.

More than 1 in 4 women who have had sex say they've used emergency contraception. The survey also found fewer teens are sexually active.

CBS News - Health - 4 months ago

Ukrainian boy badly burned in Russian attack returns to school, music and dance

Eight-year-old Roman Oleksiv is back at school in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv, another step in an unlikely recovery from life-threatening burns and shrapnel to the head that he sustained in a Russian missile attack in July last year.

Reuters - Entertainment - 5 months ago

Millions of women to get the pill at pharmacies under new NHS plans

Women across England will be spared the inconvenience of having to make a GP appointment in order to obtain contraceptives

Independent UK - Health - 5 months ago

A Texas Billionaire's Associates Are Trying to Sink a School Tax Election via Their Dark Money Nonprofit

Tim Dunn’s public policy groups have helped ensure that tax hike language is attached to school bonds in the state. Now, that language is being used to undercut support for a bond in his hometown of Midland.

ProPublica - Politics - 6 months ago

She Trusted Her First OB-GYN Because He Spoke Spanish. Now She's 1 of 94 Women Suing Him for Sexual Assault.

The Utah Supreme Court this week is hearing arguments in the case, which will determine if what 94 women say they experienced was sexual assault or medical malpractice.

ProPublica - Health - 6 months ago

The West Indies made history with the highest ever score in women's T20I cricket, but can they clinch the series?

The team's outstanding win was secured in part by the phenomenal performance of its captain, Barbadian Hayley Matthews, who scored 132 runs off 64 balls.

Global Voices - Sports - 7 months ago

Researchers find majority of long Covid patients are women

Researchers believe differences in immune responses could explain gender gap

Independent UK - Health - 1 year ago

More People Will Die If Texans Don't Speak Up for Women's Bodies

The Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade is part of America’s long, shameful history of punishing women for having sex.

Texas Observer - Health - 1 year ago

What Increasingly Partisan and Venomous Wisconsin School Board Races Reveal About American Elections

As traditionally nonpartisan school board campaigns become polarized battlegrounds, voters in next week’s Wisconsin races may set the tone for how contentious races across the country will become this year.

ProPublica - Politics - 2 years ago

Author Lucy Ellmann on her first essay collection Things Are Against Us, and envisioning a world led by women

In an interview with Firstpost, Ellmann talks about Virginia Woolf being among her biggest inspirations, why Trump is 'one of the biggest failures of all time', and more

First Post - Entertainment - 2 years ago