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Secretive Christian sect coerced young mothers to give up babies
Hundreds of adoptions could have taken place between the 1950s and 1990s, say former members.BBC News - 12h -
Where the Taxis Are Motorcycles, and the Drivers Are Women
Kenya’s “Boda Girls” are turning a male-dominated industry upside down. Their favored customers are pregnant women needing rides to the hospital.The New York Times - 1d -
Why AI is the key to unlocking opportunities for women in the workplace
Technology has priors for liberating and empowering women. Think of the washing machine and microwave for example, which were made available at a time when much, if not all, of household tasks fell ...The Hill - 22h -
FIFA: Women's transfers hit record $15m in 2024
A record $15.6 million was spent on international women's football transfers in 2024 according to the latest FIFA report, more than doubling the previous mark set in 2023.ESPN - 1d -
Afghan women need the world’s help
Funding should nurture the efforts of female-led, grassroots organisations to counter the Taliban’s restrictionsFinancial Times - 1d -
Student denies drugging and raping 10 women
Zhenhao Zou denies 35 charges, including 11 counts of rape and three counts of voyeurism.BBC News - 2d -
England seamer Cross out of Women's Ashes Test
Kate Cross will not feature in the Women's Ashes Test against Australia starting on Thursday after failing to recover fully from a back injury.BBC News - 3d -
Fewer women are getting tested for cancer: Survey
The Hologic Women's Health Index's 2023 data found a decrease in testing for any cancer among women — a first in the survey's four-year history.The Hill - 5d -
Chelsea sign Girma for women's world record fee
USA defender Naomi Girma says it was an "easy choice" after joining Chelsea for a world record fee in the region of £900,000.BBC News - 5d -
Why Thick, Wooly Sweaters Are Increasingly Fashionable for Women
Thick, woolly and oversize knitwear has for some become a form of soft armor.The New York Times - 6d -
England slump to crushing T20 defeat in Women's Ashes
England's misery against Australia continues as the tourists are bowled out for 90 in a shambolic 72-run defeat in the third Women's Ashes T20.BBC News - Jan. 25 -
The radical lives of single men and women in the focolare movement
In the latest installment of the "CBS Mornings" series "The State of Spirituality with Lisa Ling," the Focolare Movement is explored.CBS News - Jan. 24 -
Afghan women’s group hails court's move to arrest Taliban leaders for persecution of women
An Afghan women's group is welcoming the decision by the International Criminal Court to arrest Taliban leaders for their persecution of womenABC News - Jan. 24 -
Women's Power Rankings
After losing Ashlyn Watkins for the season, South Carolina showed that it's still a national title contender.ESPN - Jan. 23 -
The terror of Sudanese women facing rape and abuse in Libya
The BBC hears about horrific violence five women experienced in Libya after fleeing war-torn Sudan.BBC News - Jan. 22 -
Plum's No. 10 1st women's jersey in UW rafters
Washington legend Kelsey Plum's No. 10 became the program's first women's jersey to be retired Saturday.ESPN - Jan. 18 -
Staley's $25M deal richest in women's hoops
South Carolina coach Dawn Staley received a contract extension on Friday that will make her the highest-paid college women's basketball coach of all time at a total value of about $25 million.ESPN - Jan. 17 -
Unrivaled Charts a New Path for Women’s Basketball
A new 3-on-3 league offers a condensed format, some of the best W.N.B.A. players and a made-for-TV approach that aims to bring viewers close to the action.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
Former daycare worker claims 2009 murder confession was coerced: "They broke me down"
Melissa Calusinski, an Illinois daycare worker convicted of killing a 16-month-old in 2009 when she was 22 years old, insists she is innocent. She's turning to Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, who has ...CBS News - Jan. 17 -
Yahoo Sports AM: Business is booming in women's sports
In today's edition: The future is now for women's sports, Baseball Hall of Fame voting update, previewing the NFL Divisional Round, another teen wins in Melbourne, Jeremiah Smith's path to stardom, ...Yahoo Sports - Jan. 17 -
Gardner catch 'one of the moments of Women's Ashes history'
Ash Gardner takes a "sensational" boundary catch as Australia cruise to victory over England in the third ODI of the Women's Ashes.BBC News - Jan. 17 -
Cancer in women and young people is increasing, study finds
New data from the American Cancer Society shows overall cancer deaths are down but the number of women and young adults with cancer is up, according to a new study. CBS News' Michael George reports.CBS News - Jan. 16 -
‘Women are the best to women’: has Iceland found the antidote to toxic ‘girlboss’ feminism?
Fifty years ago, Icelandic women went on strike, kickstarting a gender revolution. Today, the concept of ‘konur eru konum bestar’ is everywhere – including the female-led coalition government . ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
Ron Johnson expresses concern Israel 'coerced' into ceasefire agreement
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) expressed concern Wednesday that Israel was “coerced” into its ceasefire agreement with Palestinian militant group Hamas. “I'm hoping they weren't coerced into a deal ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
NCAA approves paying women's tourney teams
Women's basketball teams will be paid for playing games in the NCAA tournament each March, just like the men have for years, under a plan approved Wednesday at the NCAA convention.ESPN - Jan. 15 -
Celtic Women Held Sway in ‘Matrilocal’ Societies
An ancient cemetery reveals a Celtic tribe that lived in England 2,000 years ago and that was organized around maternal lineages, according to a DNA analysis.The New York Times - Jan. 15 -
Women held keys to land and wealth in Celtic Britain
DNA analysis suggests Iron Age societies in Britain were built around women rather than men.BBC News - Jan. 15 -
England miss golden opportunity to level Women's Ashes
England are bowled out for 159, chasing only 181 to win, which gives Australia a 4-0 lead in the points-based series.BBC News - Jan. 14 -
Women Really Want to Talk After Seeing ‘Babygirl’
Audiences may not be able to agree on how erotic the director Halina Reijn’s erotic thriller is, but it’s starting rich conversations.The New York Times - Jan. 13 -
Taliban 'do not see women as human', says Malala
Malala Yousafzai urges Muslim leaders to challenge policies restricting girls and women's schooling.BBC News - Jan. 12 -
Wasteful England beaten in Women's Ashes opener
England suffer a four-wicket defeat in the opening one-day international of the Women's Ashes in Sydney.BBC News - Jan. 12 -
Transgender players to be banned from women’s hockey
Transgender players will be banned from competing in women’s hockey across England from the start of next season.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8 -
Watkins, Bueckers headline women's Wooden list
USC's JuJu Watkins, UConn's Paige Bueckers, Notre Dame's Hannah Hidalgo and UCLA's Lauren Betts headline the Wooden Award midseason top 25.ESPN - Jan. 7 -
As the Taliban open their doors to tourism, they are closing windows on women | Catherine Bennett
Specialist travel companies are using euphemisms to avoid the gender apartheid. Having denied Afghan women jobs, education and free movement, ordered them to be totally covered, banned them from ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
Faith and fashion: Iranian women revamp hijab rules
Defiance of headscarves accompanied by growing demand for stylish options among those following Islamic republic’s dress codeFinancial Times - Jan. 5 -
Ilona Maher’s Bristol bow expected to double record crowd for women’s side
Presence of the most followed rugby player on the planet will attract over 8,000 fans to Ashton Gate on Sunday. Making a debut for a new club is a day every player will remember in their career but ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
These three LGBTQ women just made congressional 'herstory'
Delaware’s Sarah McBride, Washington’s Emily Randall and Texas’ Julie Johnson made LGBTQ history when they were sworn in to the 119th Congress on Friday.NBC News - Jan. 3 -
Breast cancer rates rising fastest in younger women, study finds
New research reveals breast cancer rates are increasing faster among younger women than any other group. Elaine Quijano reports on the findings.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Women: Can South Carolina again run the table in the SEC?
The Gamecocks' quest for a third straight undefeated league season starts Thursday when SEC play opens.ESPN - Jan. 2
