Gender equality stalling or going backwards for 1bn women and girls
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ESPN - Sports
Jackets to reserve locker stall for late Gaudreau
The Blue Jackets will reserve a locker stall for Johnny Gaudreau all season and will hang his No. 13 jersey in it, both at home and on the road.53 minutes ago -
ESPN - Sports
Girls' flag football sanctioned as HS sport in Pa.
Pennsylvania made flag football an officially sanctioned girls' high school sport Wednesday amid a push from the Eagles and Steelers to encourage more female athletes to get on the field.1 hour ago -
The New York Times - Sports
Are Premier League Players About to Go on Strike?
Manchester City’s Rodri said that industrial action is being considered. Were his words a genuine threat or an idle bluff?6 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Black women 40% more likely to die from breast cancer than white women, study finds
A new study from Massachusetts General Hospital shows Black women have a higher risk of dying from breast cancer than white women with the data suggesting systemic racism is partially to blame. CBS ...6 hours ago -
The New York Times - World
Funeral Is Held for 9-Year-Old Girl Killed in Pager Attack in Lebanon
“The enemy killed us using this small device!” mourners chanted at the funeral for Fatima Abdullah, a fourth grader.7 hours ago -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
An 8-Year-Old Ohio Girl Takes a Solo Drive to Target in Family’s SUV
A missing girl and reports of an erratic driver turned out to be related, with police officers in Ohio finding the girl safe, and enjoying a drink.8 hours ago -
ESPN - Sports
The best shooters, playmakers and winners of the girls' summer circuit
After a busy spring and summer of high school and AAU basketball, which recruits across the 2025, 2026 and 2027 classes stood out?8 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
We have to keep Commonwealth Games going - Kenny
Dame Laura Kenny has called on cities to step up for the 2030 Commonwealth Games after Glasgow became hosts for the 2026 edition.10 hours ago -
The Wall Street Journal - World
The Missing Girls: How China's One-Child Policy Tore Families Apart
A now-ended adoption program created the perception that Chinese girls weren’t valued. Once hidden in a grocery bag, an adoptee found there was more to her own story.15 hours ago - China -
NBC News - Top stories
Black women are more likely than white women to die of all types of breast cancer
Black women are more likely than white women to die from even the most treatable types of breast cancer, new research finds.21 hours ago -
The New York Times - Business
$50 Billion in Aid to Ukraine Stalls Over Legal Questions
U.S. and European officials are struggling to honor their pledge to use Russian assets to aid Ukraine.22 hours ago - Ukraine -
The New York Times - World
Portugal Going Through ‘Difficult Days’ as Wildfires Burn Across the Country
More than 5,000 personnel are battling a number of wildfires, the authorities said, and the prime minister called it an “extremely difficult weather situation.”Yesterday -
ESPN - Sports
Barcelona's new third kit inspired by women's team
Barcelona's latest kit stands as a minty green ode to the success of their women's team.Yesterday -
ABC News - World
Hezbollah officials say at least two of its members and a girl were killed when the group's new brand of pagers exploded
Hezbollah officials say at least two of its members and a girl were killed when the group's new brand of pagers explodedYesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Man in court accused of crossbow attack murders
The wife and daughters of BBC racing commentator John Hunt were killed at their Hertfordshire home in July.Yesterday -
VentureBeat - Tech
Go makes a comeback: What’s fueling its revival?
Although Go was released to much furore in late 2009, when it was heralded as Programming Language of the Year by the TIOBE Index, its popularity has waxed and waned over the years. Now Go has ...Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Halle Berry on tackling fear in new film, "Never Let Go"
Academy Award-winner Halle Berry discusses her role in "Never Let Go," where she plays a mother convinced that a mysterious evil force has taken over the world. Berry speaks to "CBS Mornings" in ...Yesterday -
Inc. - Business
Workplace Gender Parity Efforts Are Stalled or in Retreat, Survey Says
The 10th annual Women in the Workforce study warns that past progress that put more women in C-suite jobs may be lost through unequal treatment at lower managerial levels.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Sexual harassment at work is as common today for women as 5 years ago
Despite some workplace gains, many women continue to experience sexual harassment and bias, a McKinsey and LeanIn study finds.Yesterday -
Inc. - Business
Why Company Growth Rate Equals Career Opportunity Rate
Your company's growth rate is a valuable talent retention tool.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Podcast duo sorry for jokes about black women
James Duncan and Fuhad Dawodu acknowledge they hurt fans by laughing at racist stereotypes.Yesterday -
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NBC News - Top stories
8-year-old girl takes car on 25-minute joyride to Target
An 8-year-old Ohio girl is home safe after she took her mother’s car and drove to Target 25 minutes away as her family and police searched for her. According to a Bedford Police Department service ...Yesterday -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
The 5 biggest 'Gilmore Girls' revelations from Kelly Bishop's memoir
Kelly Bishop reflects on the hit show 'Gilmore Girls' in her new memoir, 'The Third Gilmore Girl.'Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Ten new signings to watch in the Women's Super League
BBC Sport picks out 10 new Women's Super League players who you should keep an eye on in the 2024-25 season.Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
Pret A Manger’s global sales surge above £1bn
UK sandwich chain expands in aggressive international sales driveYesterday -
Wired - Tech
Burning Man Is Over, but Regional Burns Keep the Party Going Year-Round
If you’re not ready to say goodbye to Burning Man’s vibes—or if you’re looking for “Burning Man Light”—you can attend one of many regional burns around the world.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Women in UK ‘will be worse off than in 2010 unless public spending rises’
Economists say living standards of poorest women will decline by 21% by 2027-28 if Labour sticks to Tory plans. Rachel Reeves should announce a significant uplift in public spending in next month’s ...Yesterday - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - World
Want to fix UK prisons? Let the women out
Imprisonment is not obviously a good solution to drug addiction or for those who have been coerced into crimeYesterday - United Kingdom -
BBC News - Top stories
Tuition fees must go up, unis say as term begins
As freshers get settled in, a group of unis is calling for inflation-linked fee hikes in England.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Women Making Waves
Tory Burch plays to win, and Rachel Scott of Diotima has a star-making show.September 10