‘It was wickedly painful. And transformative’: a tribute to all the women who ever waxed my back

In a culture that venerates grooming, I always felt self-conscious about my body hair. But intimate encounters with a series of beauticians helped me see life differently. It was my post-college ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

'I've lost major organs to endometriosis' - NHS gynaecology waiting lists double

Around 630,000 women are waiting for gynaecology appointments as waiting lists double in four years.

‘I always know where my keys are’: UK poll backs Saoirse Ronan’s words on women’s safety

British women want men to better understand gender-based violence and harassment, YouGov survey finds. Rarely can 10 words dropped into a TV chatshow have caused such a powerful ripple as those by ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

Trump’s women problem will elevate Harris and transform governance

Polls show Donald Trump struggling to get the same levels of support among women that he got in past elections.

Politics - The Hill - October 27

Who is the richest U.S. president ever?

Here's how former presidents stack up against each other in terms of their peak wealth.

Daughter's tribute to 'gentle giant' who died after being punched

A pensioner who was punched in County Antrim over the weekend dies in hospital.

Tributes to comedian Jon Kenny who starred in Father Ted

Best known for his work opposite Pat Shortt in the comedy duo D'Unbelievables, he also appeared in Father Ted.

8 Best Mattresses for Back Pain, Tested and Reviewed (2024)

Struggling with back pain while you sleep, or when you wake up in the morning? These mattresses can help with that.

Tech - Wired - October 24

My Little Pony, Transformers, Phase 10, inducted into Toy Hall of Fame

The National Toy Hall of Fame in Rochester, New York, has enshrined a new class of honorees.

Toy Hall of Fame Welcomes My Little Pony, Transformers and Other Icons

Bronies can rejoice after years of failed bids. The list of inductees also includes Apples to Apples, ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ gamebooks, Hess Toy Trucks, and the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Business - Inc. - November 13

Joy and pain, struggle and achievement – who best tells the story of Black lives?

We asked a group of Black Britons, some famous, some not: who do you most revere as a chronicler of the Black journey, in Britain and abroad?. The first book I read by Paul Gilroy was There Ain’t ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

John McQuown, Who Pioneered Index Funds and Transformed Investing, Dies at 90

The Illinois native jumped from family farm to mechanical engineering and then led a ‘Manhattan Project’ of finance.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 31

‘You made me reimagine my game’: Federer pays tribute to retiring Nadal

Swiss publishes emotional letter on social media Spaniard bidding goodbye at Davis Cup finals Roger Federer has published a long letter paying tribute to great rival Rafael Nadal ahead of the ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

'Women's rugby league million miles better than it's ever been'

Captain Jodie Cunningham says that women’s rugby league is in the best shape it has ever been "by a million miles" as England prepare to take on Wales at Headingley on Saturday.

The women ‘cancelling out’ their Trump-loving partners’ votes: ‘No one will ever know’

Trend underlines vast gender divide as election approaches, as experts say some women face pressure to ‘toe the line’ politically at home. US couples: did you vote for a different candidate than ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

Japan Wins First Ever IIHF Asia Women's Championships

Japan dominated the competition going undefeated, without allowing a goal, at the first ever Asia Women's Championships in Beijing.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 5

Wake Up, Babe--The DK Rap Is Back And Better Than Ever

Donkey Kong 64 has a special place in a generation of gamers' hearts and scooped up several awards the year of its release--for a quick nostalgia trip, you can read GameSpot's review from 1999 . ...

Tech - GameSpot - 6 days ago

Your Call: Would you ever give the ball back to Patrick Mahomes?

Bills coach Sean McDermott faced a decision, and opted to keep Patrick Mahomes on the bench.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago

The sea was coming closer, it was so painful to see my house being destroyed – This is climate breakdown

When we built the house in 1978 we couldn’t see the sea. We never imagined that one day it would reach us. This is Sônia’s story. Location Atafona, Brazil. Disaster Rio de Janeiro coastal ...

World - The Guardian - November 12

‘Young women from the ghetto were taken advantage of’: the power and pain of R&B’s ‘new jill swing’ era

The female counterpart to new jack swing, which exploded in the late 80s by fusing hip-hop, pop and R&B, was thrilling – but held back by sexism, racism and dodgy contracts. A flash of Technicolor ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

Chris Mason: Badenoch will need all her political savvy to transform Tory fortunes

Kemi Badenoch is a political fighter and she now has a battle on her hands to rebuild her party.

'He's hungrier than ever': How Dan Hurley is leading UConn after back-to-back national titles

There's been no slowing down for the Huskies, who still have a chip on their shoulder as they eye history and go for a third straight championship.

Sports - ESPN - November 4

'I'm a hoarder - it's my mess and it's who I am'

Dan MacPhee shares his personal battle with clutter and what is being done to help him.

A look at the women who have run for U.S. president

CBS News 24/7 anchor Lana Zak takes a look back at the history of women who have run for president in the U.S.

Wife of YouTuber Who Died 1 Month After Being Bitten by Venomous Snake Pens Emotional Tribute: ‘We Love You’

World - Yahoo News - October 31

Chuck Todd: Trump’s Cabinet picks useful ‘to seek revenge and burn the place down’

NBC News Chief Political Analyst Chuck Todd joins Meet the Press NOW to analyze President-elect Trump’s political strategy behind his controversial Cabinet picks. NBC News Correspondents Ryan ...

Politics - NBC News - Yesterday

For my son, I’ve ceased to be the font of all useful knowledge | Séamas O’Reilly

A child doing his own research is great, until dad gets replaced as his go-to source. ‘I have questions,’ my son says, as I pick him up from school. He’s just been on the receiving end of a light ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

How strict abortion bans threaten health care for all women

In some states, overturning Roe v. Wade has impacted health care for women, regardless of whether they are pregnant.

Ocasio-Cortez: Mace, Johnson 'endangering all women and girls' with bathroom ban

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) on Wednesday denounced efforts by House Republicans to bar transgender people from restrooms in the Capitol that match their gender identity, calling policies ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 hours ago

How we met: ‘She took me to my first nightclub. I thought it was the coolest thing ever’

Kathlina, 28, and Adriana, 30, met in college in Florida. Despite a rocky start, they became best friends and have supported each other through the past decade. As a college freshman in the autumn ...

World - The Guardian - November 14

CEO makes largest-ever donation to 'undervalued' U.S. Soccer women's and girls programs

Businesswoman and philanthropist Michele Kang just made a historic donation to women’s soccer.

All his players say it: 'John Robinson was hands down my all-time favorite head coach'

No matter where John Robinson coached, most known for his stints with USC and the Rams, his players gushed about their connection with the man.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 12

Winter is coming – and so is my 50th birthday. It’s time to eat all the pastries and grab all the joy | Emma Beddington

I’ve had enough of depriving myself. Give me a holiday, give me Campari, give me a soft, happy body. Support for seasonal self-love comes from an unexpected quarter: the French daily Libération has ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

All Blacks coach hits back at Marler's haka jibe

England prop Joe Marler could have chosen his words better when he called for the All Blacks’ haka to be "binned", says the New Zealand coach.

Tupou Vaa’i: ‘Playing for All Blacks is a good way to show my love for my brother’

New Zealand forward on handling the emotion of losing a sibling at a young age and Jonah Lomu’s career impact. For years the names barely changed. Between them Sam Whitelock and Brodie Retallick ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

NCAA women’s college basketball champions: All-time NCAA women’s basketball year-by-year winners list

Check out the full list of NCAA women’s basketball champions going back to 1982.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 4

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