How Illinois' first lady and Willette Benford give second chances to women leaving prison
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Man serving 5 life prison sentences walks free after judge gives second chance
A man sentenced to life in prison, with what seemed like no chance of getting out, is now free. That's because of a 90-year-old judge who is trying to rethink America's justice system. Scott ...CBS News - Feb. 22 -
First Lady of Illinois and former inmate team up for criminal justice reform
Illinois First Lady MK Pritzker and Willette Benford, who spent 24 years in prison, have formed a powerful alliance to support women reentering society. Their work has led to housing and job ...CBS News - 9h -
Will Liverpool really give women’s team serious chance to win trophies?
FSG needs to come up with an answer after sacking Matt Beard despite giving him one of the smallest WSL budgets. The imposing image of Liverpool sitting 13 points clear at the top of the Premier ...The Guardian - 2d -
I want to leave my home to my children from my first marriage — and not to my second husband. Is that wrong?
“My husband has two children, who also have a mother and grandparents who have an inheritance to leave them.”MarketWatch - Feb. 23 -
Stephen A. Smith on Musk's DOGE: 'Give the man a chance'
Sports media personality Stephen A. Smith urged Americans to be patient with Elon Musk as the tech billionaire works with President Trump and the White House to reduce the size and scope of the ...The Hill - 3d -
Dodgers giving Korean rookie Hyeseong Kim every chance to succeed
The 26-year-old from Korea will be given the chance to play multiple positions while trying to adjust to the elite pitching in the major leagues.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 23 -
Musk gives federal workers "another chance" to justify their jobs
Elon Musk told federal workers Monday evening that they had "another chance" to justify their work or lose their jobs. The original deadline passed later on Monday.CBS News - 5d -
Cocky or confident? Why Bret Bielema should be bullish about Illinois' College Football Playoff chances
History says Illinois is due to regress in 2025, but that's not the vibe around the programCBS Sports - 5h -
Exhibition giving Afghan women and girls a voice
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Secret Service agent who rushed to first lady's side after JFK's assassination dies at 93
Clint Hill, the former Secret Service agent who shielded first lady Jacqueline Kennedy from gunfire during the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in 1963, has died, the agency said Monday.NBC News - Feb. 24 -
Melania Trump doesn’t want to play the role of first lady – but she doesn’t mind making $28m | Arwa Mahdawi
She has been all but absent from Washington since her husband returned to the White House. Instead, her energy has been poured into monetising her status. ( Wide-brimmed ) hats off to Melania ...The Guardian - 5d -
Fyre Festival revived? Viral botched influencer event sets 'second chance' in Mexico
'Fyre Festival 2 is real,' at least that's what promoter and convicted fraudster Billy McFarland declares. Tickets for the latest iteration of the botched fest go on sale Monday.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 24 -
Women's abuse online: 'I get trolled every second, every day'
Influencers share experiences of online abuse as Ofcom publishes new draft guidance for tech companies.BBC News - 6d -
Republican Men and Women Are Changing Their Minds About How Women Should Behave
The men and women of the G.O.P. are changing their minds about how men and women should behave.The New York Times - 4d -
Senators give Trump’s latest budget nominee his first vote of approval
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Morant's 4th-quarter burst, Jackson's last-second block give Grizzlies 105-104 win over Magic
Ja Morant scored 10 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter and Jaren Jackson Jr. blocked a driving floater by Orlando’s Paolo Banchero in the final second to give the Memphis Grizzlies a 105-104 ...ABC News - Feb. 21 -
UCLA, Texas, USC, Notre Dame earn No. 1 seeds in second NCAA women’s hoops top-16 reveal
With Selection Sunday less than three weeks away, the NCAA selection committee released the top 16 seeds for the second time this winter. Yet again, UCLA remained as the top overall seed. USC, ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Romanian minister questions how Tate brothers could leave country for US
The brothers face rape and human trafficking charges, which they deny.BBC News - 3d -
How the Duke vs. Illinois game at Madison Square Garden came together for Saturday's nonconference showdown
Duke coach Jon Scheyer and Illinois coach Brad Underwood tell usCBS Sports - Feb. 21 -
The pill hasn’t been improved in years. No wonder women are giving up on it | Martha Gill
When contraception has stagnated for decades, it is hardly surprising it’s fallen victim to culture wars and a wellness cult. Something is changing when it comes to contraception. Lots of people ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
No. 13 NC State's 2OT win over No. 1 Notre Dame gives women's basketball a showcase thriller
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‘No longer on the margins’: how women are outperfoming men in Africa’s art market
In 2024, the top five highest-priced sales of African art were all by women, according to research, reflecting increased recognition and demand for their work. When female African artists ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
Women's Bracketology: How a topsy-turvy Sunday wreaked havoc on the top 16
With six of the top 16 seeds losing Sunday, including LSU, Tennessee and North Carolina, the top four lines got a makeover.ESPN - 5h -
‘We won’t be perfect’: Elon Musk gives DOGE update at Trump’s first Cabinet meeting
During President Donald Trump’s first Cabinet meeting, Elon Musk made remarks about the recent efforts by the Department of Government Efficiency to reduce the government’s deficit.NBC News - 5d -
They told her women shouldn’t box. Now she’s Ghana’s first female world champion
When Abigail Kwartekaa Quartey decided as a teenager to become a professional boxer, her family begged her to stop trainingABC News - Feb. 24 -
Texas is No. 1 in women’s AP Top 25 for the first time in 21 years; NC State climbs into top 10
The Longhorns moved atop the poll Monday after previous No. 1 Notre Dame lost in double overtime to North Carolina State. UCLA had been No. 1 the 12 prior weeks to the Irish.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24 -
World’s first $1m women’s footballer Girma has Chelsea debut cut short
USA defender injured in Chelsea’s 2-2 draw with Brighton Manchester United and Arsenal stay in touch with wins The USA centre-back Naomi Girma’s debut for Chelsea ended early as she was brought ...The Guardian - 1d -
Fantasy Football Today 2025 Draft Prep: 2024 second-half breakout running backs and how to draft them
The FFT team breaks down whether or not these second-half breakouts will continueCBS Sports - 3d -
Texas' Matthew Golden enters likely first-round territory with WR-best 4.29-second 40-yard dash at NFL combine
Count Matthew Golden as one of the big winners of the 2025 NFL scouting combine.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Steve Kornacki: How Americans are reacting to Trump’s first month
NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki highlights how Americans are reacting to President Trump after his first month back in the White House.NBC News - Feb. 23 -
How Elon Musk's DOGE reshaped government in its first 30 days
ABC News reports on the first 30 days of billionaire Elon Musk advising President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency.ABC News - Feb. 24 -
Davis and Southern Illinois host Illinois State
Southern Illinois hosts the Illinois State Redbirds after Kennard Davis scored 21 points in Southern Illinois' 83-79 loss to the Valparaiso BeaconsABC News - 6d -
How Google’s New AI Co-Scientist Tool Gives Us a Taste of Tomorrow’s Workplace
Scientists often use sophisticated technology, so an AI tool designed to help them begin new investigations may see broad take-up among the community. It’s also a hint of how many other workplaces ...Inc. - Feb. 21 -
How Caleb Williams' rookie contract gives the Bears a window of opportunity | Inside Coverage
The clock is already ticking for Chicago as it tries to build around its promising young QB.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21 -
How to watch No. 3 UCLA vs. Iowa: Live stream info for Big Ten women’s college basketball game
No. 3 UCLA hits the road to play Iowa today at 2pm ET for the first time ever in a Big Ten matchup.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 23 -
How do I know young women are not OK? Their devastation over a doomed anglerfish | Emma Beddington
The death of one of the sea’s uglier creatures has led to an outpouring online. What is it about this unfortunate creature that has evoked such big feelings?. Here’s an unexpected addition to our ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
‘A layer of defiance’: Simone Rocha on how her ultra-feminine styles won over women - and men
The designer, whose show was a highlight of London fashion week, talks bows, Paul Mescal and how dressing like a trad wife isn’t always about conforming. London fashion week took place this ...The Guardian - 6d -
Moving the Goalposts | How can women’s football hold on to its unique selling point amid rising abuse?
This week’s newsletter wonders if we can still find the balance between access to players as well as providing them with the protection that ensures their safety?. When did we stop seeing those in ...The Guardian - 5d
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