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Top stories - The New York Times
Lilly Ledbetter, Whose Fight for Equal Pay Changed U.S. Law, Dies at 86
Her lawsuit against Goodyear helped pave the way for the 2009 Fair Pay Act, which was signed into law by former President Barack Obama.32 minutes ago -
World - The Guardian
Lilly Ledbetter, equal pay champion who inspired Fair Pay Act, dies aged 86
Ledbetter sued employer Goodyear in 1998 after finding out she was paid $6,500 less than lowest-paid male supervisor. Lilly Ledbetter, an equal pay advocate whose lawsuit against her employer ...45 minutes ago -
Business - Inc.
How Lilly Ledbetter’s Fight for Equal Pay Impacted the American Workplace
Equal pay advocate Lilly Ledbetter died on October 12, leaving behind a legacy of activism and an eponymous act that has strengthened equal pay law.49 minutes ago -
Top stories - CBS News
IRS ruling on 401(k) company matches could open doors to pay off debt
A new Internal Revenue Service ruling on 401(k) company matches could change the way employees apply the contributions made by their employers. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent ...1 hour ago -
Politics - The Hill
Lilly Ledbetter, equal pay trailblazer, dies at 86
Lilly Ledbetter, an activist for equal pay whose legal fight against her employer paved the way for the Fair Pay Act, has died. She was 86. Ledbetter worked at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in ...3 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
‘The purpose is social good’: Watford Women draw unique US investment
As well as helping to make the team financially sustainable, new partnership with Sound of Gol aims to tackle inequality. American investment in English football clubs is on the rise – from Arsenal ...5 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Lilly Ledbetter, equal pay and women's rights activist, dies at 86
Women's rights activist Lilly Ledbetter has died, according to a family representative. The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act became the first bill Barack Obama signed into law as president in 2009.6 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Women’s T20 World Cup: what we have learned so far from early stages in UAE
Australia are putting up a mighty defence, the heat at Sharjah has proven to be game changing and England have found themselves in an unlikely Group of Death. Spin to win? . Is the UAE the ...7 hours ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
Ranking the 10 best women's college basketball players for 2024-25: Paige Bueckers, JuJu Watkins lead list
It's all shaping up for Bueckers to own the spotlight this season7 hours ago - College Basketball -
Top stories - BBC News
American equal pay icon Lilly Ledbetter dies aged 86 - and Obama leads tributes
Alabama woman's case led to law, signed by Barack Obama, that gave Americans more rights to sue for pay discrimination.7 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Salmond family pay tribute to 'devoted and loving' man
The family of the former first minister vow to continue his work for Scottish independence.8 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
UK bookmakers don’t want to (and probably won’t have to) pay more tax
Won’t somebody please think of Queen Camilla?9 hours ago - United Kingdom -
World - The Guardian
Women’s Super League: talking points from the weekend’s action
Signs do not look good for Eidevall, Kirby could push way back into England’s squad and Terland’s focus brings reward. The “Jonas out” painted on a wall outside the ground and the mock P45 waved ...9 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
The fight for white women voters and Hezbollah strikes Israeli base: Morning Rundown
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are in a closely divided campaign for white women.10 hours ago - Israel -
World - The Guardian
To men who still want ‘proof’ of women’s pain: be careful what you wish for | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett
A UK school’s botched plan to require a doctor’s note for period pain shows we’re still not trusted over our own suffering. How’s your pain threshold? For a few months now, I’ve been obsessively ...10 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Lilly Ledbetter, equal pay icon, dead at 86
Lilly Ledbetter, a champion of women getting paid the same as men for doing the same work, has died, her family said in a statement. She was 86.10 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Trump, Harris and the end of Roe all collide in closely divided battle for white women
ERIE, Pa. — Dr. Theresa Wheeling had always been a registered Republican.11 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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Top stories - BBC News
Can you name BBC Women's Footballer of Year winners?
As we mark the 10th year of BBC's Women's Footballer of the Year award, can you name all nine previous winners?15 hours ago -
Sports - The New York Times
Ruth Chepngetich Shatters the Women’s Marathon World Record in Chicago
The Kenyan runner became the first woman to break 2:10 in the marathon.18 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Children must not pay price of council cuts, commissioner says
Local government experts say councils made all the "easy cuts" years ago and still face shortfalls.19 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Australia hold off India rally to reach Women’s T20 World Cup semi-finals
Australia, 151-8, beat India, 142-9, by nine runs Defending champions take four wickets in last over to seal win Tahlia McGrath has taken the captaincy reins seamlessly from the injured Alyssa ...Yesterday - World Cup -
World - The Guardian
Australia beat India to reach 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup semi-finals – as it happened
Nine wicket win over India in Sharjah sees reigning champions progress into the last four. Gah! Renuka slides one down the leg side and leaves Ghosh with no chance behind the stumps as the ball ...Yesterday - World Cup -
Sports - CBS Sports
Ruth Chepngetich of Kenya sets women's world record in Chicago Marathon
Chepngetich completed the Chicago Marathon nearly two minutes faster than the previous women's marathon world recordYesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
Chris Brown concert sparks debate over violence against women in South Africa
A petition with over 19,000 signatures has been started to stop the singer's concert in South Africa.Yesterday