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- LifestyleKamilah Newton
'Close your eyes and envision a criminal. Who do you see?': How everyone can relate to factors that lead some women to prison
"Sharing my experience with incarceration earlier this month at the 2020 MAKERS Conference was powerful." writes Kamilah Newton, "but nothing warms my heart more than to know that my message was received. Here are 5 takeaways."
- LifestyleKerry Justich
NBC's Hallie Jackson praised for moderating debate while 8 months pregnant: 'What a committed working woman looks like'
NBC New's Hallie Johnson is being praised after moderating the Democratic debate while 8-and-a-half months pregnant.
- LifestyleKerry Justich
Photo of Kobe Bryant wearing WNBA sweatshirt with daughter Gianna is a reminder of his legacy, says commissioner
WNBA commissioner, Cathy Engelbert, reflects on the advocate that Kobe Bryant was for women's sports, and how the last photo of him and daughter Gianna proves it.
- MoviesKerry Justich
Natalie Portman wears names of snubbed female directors on custom cape at Oscars 2020
Natalie Portman makes a powerful statement about female directors who weren't nominated at the Oscars 2020.
LifestyleNatasha Hinde'Overly-Sexualised' Pretty Little Thing Ad Banned For Objectifying Women
In the ad, a woman poses in chaps-style knickers with neon lights between her legs.
- LifestyleRachel Grumman Bender
U.S. birth rates have dropped by more than half — here’s why
Birth rates in the U.S. have dropped by more than half since the post-World War II baby boom and are at a record low, according to the CDC.
- LifestyleKerry Justich
Meet the ob-gyn using TikTok to teach millions of teens about safe sex: ‘We can really make a big difference’
Staci Tanouye, MD, got over 10 million views on a TikTok about safe sex. Now, she's determined to use the social media app to educate young people on women's health.
- LifestyleRachel Grumman Bender
Why women are more prone to serious complications from drinking alcohol
It’s no surprise that heavy drinking comes with health consequences, but women in particular are more prone to serious complications from alcohol.
- LifestyleKerry Justich
Michelle Williams called an 'icon' after powerful speech about women's rights at Golden Globes
Michelle Williams was met with praise and thanks after giving a powerful speech at the Golden Globes about women's rights.
- WellnessRachel Grumman Bender
Birth month may influence the risk of death from heart disease, says study
The month in which you’re born may influence your future heart disease risk, according to a new study published in the British Medical Journal.
- WellnessAbby Haglage
Vaping ads often target bisexual women of color, study finds
A new study from the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has found that bisexual women of color are more often exposed to e-cigarette ads, which may be connected to the tobacco industry's "longstanding targeted marketing at vulnerable communities."
- LifestyleRachel Grumman Bender
How birth control pills may be affecting women’s brains
A new study finds that oral contraceptives appear to change an important part of the brain, but experts say the results aren't "game-changing."
- WellnessPaulina Cachero
'It's long overdue:' After T.I.'s controversial 'hymengate,' NY lawmakers hope to ban 'virginity testing'
In response to rapper T.I.'s controversial admission about his daughter's "virginity tests," New York lawmakers introduce the first U.S. legislation to ban the practice.
- LifestyleElise Solé
Peloton holiday ad goes viral for its 'sexist' message
A Peloton holiday ad that was meant to inspire caused a Twitter storm.
- BeautyAlexandra Canal
What Kylie Jenner's $600M Coty deal says about the beauty industry
Kylie Jenner sold a majority stake of her business to beauty conglomerate Coty. It's a hint of an industry that's pivoting toward celebrity branding and social media marketing.
- LifestyleKamilah Newton
Michelle Obama, Serena Williams and Sandra Oh are all superheroes, according to this new comic-book-style celebration
An art series is featuring trailblazing women such as Beyoncé, Michelle Obama and Serena Williams, all depicted as superheroes.
- LifestyleRachel Grumman Bender
Mom speaks out after having to pump breast milk in supply closet during jury duty — why is breastfeeding in public still so challenging?
Mom Amanda Locklear was told to use a supply closet when she need to pump breast milk while on jury duty. She is speaking out and shedding light on a problem that many breastfeeding moms across the U.S. are facing.
- LifestyleKerry Justich
Billie razor brand is encouraging women to grow their mustaches for Movember
Female-first razor brand, Billie, is encouraging women to grow out their mustaches for Movember.
- LifestyleKerry Justich
Who is Jenny B? Letters mailed to unsuspecting women are raising concerns
The Better Business Bureau is alerting consumers to “be critical” of mail congratulating them on pregnancies and providing various gift cards from a woman named "Jenny B."
- LifestyleRachel Grumman Bender
Here’s why Always removing the female symbol from its menstrual pads is so controversial
“I think it's a remarkably progressive, inclusive and savvy thing to do for what is surely a relatively small, trans masculine segment of their consumer base,” says one transgender activist. Others disagree.
- Pop CultureHope Schreiber
Girl's soccer team penalized for 'equal pay' jerseys
Four high school soccer players received a yellow card at their game on Friday for removing their jerseys to display a shirt underneath that read "#EQUALPAY."
- Pop CultureHope Schreiber
Alicia Keys opens up about her 'self-worth issues' on 'Red Table Talk': 'I feel I'm not deserving of greatness'
Alicia Keys spoke candidly to Jada Pinkett Smith, Adrienne Banfield-Norris, and Willow Smith about her own issues surrounding self-worth.
- LifestyleRachel Grumman Bender
Is there any science behind ‘the Labor Inducer’ burger?
Pregnant women who are ready to go into labor are eating this Minneapolis restaurant's spicy burger called "the Labor Inducer." But could eating such foods actually induce labor?
Pop CultureHope SchreiberReporter speaks up after man attempts to kiss her on-air: 'Let us do our jobs'
A Louisville, Kentucky, reporter is speaking out after a man attempted to kiss her while she was reporting live on-air. "I hope he hears me," she said. "I hope we can all grow from this."
- LifestylePaulina Cachero
FDNY celebrates having more than 100 female firefighters in its ranks for first time ever: ‘This is not a man’s job'
With the 2019 class of probationary firefighters including 16 women, the FDNY now has more than 100 women in its ranks for the first time ever.
