Gender equality stalling or going backwards for 1bn women and girls
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CBS Sports - Sports
Manchester City's Rodri claims players are 'close' to going on strike over jam-packed soccer calendar
Rodri played 62 games for club and country last seasonYesterday -
ABC News - Sports
Sean Payton bypasses opportunity to go for onside kick under new rules after Colts, Niners try
It seemed like the perfect time for Sean Payton to try an onside kick under the NFL's new kickoff rules that only allow them in the fourth quarter if the team is trailingYesterday -
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 -
CBS Sports - Sports
Could the Twins blow their playoff spot? How it's all going wrong for Minnesota as wild-card race tightens
The Twins currently hold a 1 1/2-game lead over the Tigers for a postseason berthYesterday -
The Guardian - World
Taliban’s curbs on women add to risk of polio outbreak, health officials warn
Regime suspends polio campaign across Afghanistan over security concerns and women’s role in vaccination drive. Afghanistan is at risk of a polio outbreak, health officials have warned, after the ...Yesterday -
CBS Sports - Sports
Eagles collapse: Why Philadelphia may have been better off going for it on 4th down instead of kicking FG
The Eagles surprisingly gave the Falcons a better chance to win, despite extending their leadYesterday -
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 -
ABC News - Sports
Man City's Rodri: Top soccer players close to striking because of too many games
Manchester City midfielder Rodri says top soccer players are close to going on strike because of the number of games they are having to playYesterday -
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 ...2 days ago -
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.2 days ago -
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.2 days ago -
Inc. - Business
Why Company Growth Rate Equals Career Opportunity Rate
Your company's growth rate is a valuable talent retention tool.2 days ago -
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.2 days ago -
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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 ...2 days ago -
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.'2 days ago -
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.2 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Pret A Manger’s global sales surge above £1bn
UK sandwich chain expands in aggressive international sales drive2 days ago -
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.2 days ago -
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 ...2 days ago - 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 crime2 days ago - United Kingdom -
The Guardian - World
Tinder’s School of Swipe is a solid first step – but online dating safety has a long way to go | Lisa Portolan
The challenge remains to create a comprehensive approach that addresses underlying abuse and discrimination. Tinder’s new consent education program represents the dating app’s latest effort to ...2 days ago -
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.2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Women’s Super League 2024-25 previews No 9: Manchester City
Last season’s runners-up are desperate to make up for missing out on the WSL crown, with the arrival of Vivianne Miedema giving them a huge boost. Guardian writers’ predicted position: 2nd (NB: ...2 days ago