‘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

Women drive big advantage for Harris among young voters, with men divided in the latest poll

Half of registered voters under 30 years old plan to vote for Vice President Kamala Harris and one-third are lining up with former President Donald Trump — relatively unchanged from a previous ...

Premature baby taken from Paris region hospital found in Amsterdam, parents detained

Amsterdam police say they have found a prematurely born baby who was abducted from the maternity ward of a Paris-region hospital earlier this week

World - ABC News - October 25

'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.

A new era dawns. America’s tech bros now strut their stuff in the corridors of power | Carole Cadwalladr

The era that began with the Great Disruptor’s first term is over. Beware the emerging elite. In hindsight, 2016 was the beginning of the beginning. And 2024 is the end of that beginning and the ...

World - The Guardian - November 10

The Saudi factories powered by women

A surge in female labour force participation has emerged as a bright spot for the kingdom

World - Financial Times - October 28

Saoirse Ronan taken aback by ‘wild’ reaction to women’s safety comments

Comment on Graham Norton’s chatshow has gained support from women after clip shared around world . Saoirse Ronan has said the reaction to her comment about women’s safety on The Graham Norton Show ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

‘Drugs were everywhere’: the rise and fall of the NBA’s cocaine era

Recreational drug use boomed in the 1980s and basketball was far from immune. The trend ended careers as the NBA clamped down. Micheal Ray Richardson was a brilliant player: a four-time NBA ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

Exhibition celebrates 'diverse and powerful women'

World - Yahoo News - 4 days ago

Spoiler alert: the Jets’ painful Aaron Rodgers era isn’t going to get better

The four-time MVP quarterback arrived with ambitions of transforming a moribund franchise. But they’re no better off than under his shaky predecessor. The Aaron Rodgers era, which never really ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Spoiler alert: the Jets’ painful Aaron Rodgers era isn’t going to get better

The four-time MVP quarterback arrived with ambitions of transforming a moribund franchise. But they’re no better off than under his shaky predecessor

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 28

Karol G says '+57' lyrics perceived as sexualizing minors were 'taken out of context'

Karol G addressed the backlash surrounding lyrics from her song '+57' which some say promotes the sexualization of minors: 'A mamacita since 14.'

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 12

How Trump's Gen Z outreach paid off

President-elect Donald Trump picked up a larger portion of voters under 30 than any Republican presidential candidate since 2008, according to NBC News exit polling.

Politics - NBC News - November 7

Young African Voters Reject Liberation-Era Political Parties

Political parties that have governed for decades since African countries overthrew colonial rulers are now being challenged by frustrated young voters.

World - The New York Times - November 2

Gold's price plunges from record highs: How to take advantage now

The price of gold is cooling again. Here are three ways investors can take advantage of it right now.

Super Micro needs a new CEO before its AI advantage erodes

Super Micro Computer Inc. was an early beneficiary of the artificial-intelligence boom. But with the server maker under an accounting cloud, Super Micro now needs its chief executive to step down ...

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

Young Women Will Never Stop Talking About Sexism

I love that for them.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

NFL trade deadline: Bryce Young has taken steps forward. Here are 7 teams that should make a call on him

I think the Panthers are keeping a door slightly ajar on Young’s availability going into the Tuesday deadline — followed by a potential trade situation into the offseason.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 4

Trump has a clean sweep - but he won't always get his way

Gary O'Donoghue looks at Trump's "trifecta" of power, and how far it will help him keep his promises.

China's steel exports expected to falter in 2025 as pain from tariffs spread

Steel producers in China face a double-whammy of mounting overseas tariffs and weakened domestic demand at home.

Business - CNBC - October 25

Luther Vandross: the tragic R&B crooner who struggled for acceptance

A new documentary looks back on the career of a singer whose undeniable talent wasn’t always enough for a limited and image-obsessed industry. Luther Vandross is R&B music’s tragic hero – a soulful ...

World - The Guardian - November 14

In an era of environmental crises, women closest to the destruction must be heard | Omaira Bolaños

My mother showed me the importance of Indigenous and Afro-descendant women in protecting the natural world. Yet they continue to face barriers and discrimination in their work. I learned about the ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

A rebuke to those who said clean power by 2030 was unachievable: they were wrong, we were right | Ed Miliband

Expert analysis backs our policy and its benefits for the country. Defeatist critics should take note. Ed Milband is secretary of state for energy security and net zero Labour fought and won the ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

Review: In 'Dune: Prophecy,' women lead and vie for power

The main, and most interesting characters, in HBO's space opera are Valya Harkonnen, played by Emily Watson, and her sister Tula, played by Olivia Williams.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 4 days ago

‘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

Winnipeg Olympics Were Once The West's Top Women's Hockey Challengers

The Winnipeg Olympics were Western Canada's top challenger in the 1930s, almost annually competing for a Dominion title. Here's a look back at the historic women's hockey team.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 2

Swapped at birth: Two women discovered they weren’t who they thought they were

It was only a home DNA test but its unexpected results rocked two families to their core.

Nearly 70% of deaths in Gaza were women and children, UN says

Israel is rejecting a new United Nations report on the early months of the war in Gaza that says 70% of those killed were women and children. Meanwhile, Israel is warning its citizens to avoid ...

Takeaways from Oui-Play Paris women's basketball tipoff: USC has a new freshman star on its hands

Here’s what we learned about each team from the two best matchups of opening day.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 5

Exit polls 2024: How the gender gap is playing out in key swing states

The gender gap is considered a key factor in the presidential race. Preliminary exit polls results provide some insight into vote preferences among men and women.

Is Canada’s New Immigration Policy Really the End of an Era?

Critics say the review of the permanent and temporary residents’ programs amounts to the abandonment of decades of “welcome mat” policy. But globally, Canada is still peerless in its openness.

World - The New York Times - October 26

Trump’s Presidency Could Spell a Lonely and Dangerous Stretch for Europe

Internal political squabbles — and the fallout from a global backlash to inflation, immigration and ruling elites — are hobbling Germany and France.

World - The New York Times - November 10

At Tivioli, a family furrier enters a glamorous new era

The heir to the cult Italian brand is forging a new sustainable path

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

'Our husbands were killed by the new asbestos'

Law firm says West Yorkshire is a hotspot for cases of fatal silicosis, which affects stone workers.

Roblox gives parents more power to protect the safety of young gamers

Roblox, the digital games platform popular with children and tweens, has introduced what it called "significant updates" to parental controls and will stop children younger than 13 from directly ...

Pfizer Names New R&D Chief

Company veteran Chris Boshoff, who has led Pfizer’s cancer research and marketing for more than a year, will become chief scientific officer starting Jan. 1.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday

Beyoncé and Young Women Pop Sensations Lead 2025 Grammy Nominations

Charli XCX, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter will compete in the biggest categories, along with Taylor Swift and Kendrick Lamar.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 8

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