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Nikki Porcher is running to be the next Commissioner of Labor in Georgia.
People Are Struggling to Afford, Well, Everything. Nikki Porcher is Running to Help
Porcher, who has worked for years on behalf of Black business owners, now hopes to assist all of Georgia's workers as the state’s next Commissioner of Labor.
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The singer-songwriter disclosed that she has Parkinson's disease. But she's not letting it stop her.
Carly Simon Reveals Parkinson’s Diagnosis – And a New Album
Despite numerous recent health complications, the “You’re So Vain” singer assures her fans that “I am still very much here.”
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Embarking upon a journey? Make sure you avoid these pitfalls explained by traveler and TravelReddi app founder Cara Laban.
6 Common Travel Mistakes, Detailed By An Expert
Cara Laban, founder of the app TravelReddi and a longtime traveler herself, helps novices explore the world with ease. She shared the biggest mistakes newbies make.
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The activist is sounding the alarm about the harm AI data centers cause.
Erin Brockovich is Speaking Out Against AI Data Centers
The facilities that power AI are straining and harming communities worldwide. The renowned consumer advocate wants tech companies to be more careful – and more transparent.
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Food-born illness #cyclosporiasis, largely found on contaminated lettuce, has made thousands of Americans sick – and women are carrying the bulk of the burden.
How the ‘Poop Parasite’ is Causing Headaches (And More) for Women
Thousands of cases of cyclosporiasis have been confirmed throughout the U.S. – placing another undue burden upon the shoulders of American women.
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The genre is exploding thanks to "Off Campus" and "Heated Rivalry," but there are plenty more steamy sports romance books out there.
These Sports Romance Books by Women Authors Are Sure to Heat Up Your Summer
The genre is exploding thanks to "Off Campus" and "Heated Rivalry," but there are plenty more steamy sports romance books out there.
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Personal loss, a breast cancer diagnosis and a vintage handbag inspired Penny Crook of Daneault to create a premium accessories brand rooted in family, resilience and innovation.
She Turned a Family Heirloom Into a Handbag Brand
Personal loss, a breast cancer diagnosis and a vintage handbag inspired Penny Crook of Daneault to create a premium accessories brand rooted in family, resilience and innovation.
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Actress Geena Davis recalled a small-but-pivotal moment when a former co-star and current friend showed her that "sorry" isn't always necessary while appearing on a podcast.
The Power of a Woman Who’s Not Sorry
During a podcast appearance, actress Geena Davis recalled learning something crucial from an unapologetic Susan Sarandon. We all need that energy, Candice Helfand-Rogers writes.
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These women (and more) want to keep people informed as the Trump administration cuts funding and access to information.
Women Are Working to Keep People Climate-Conscious Amid Trump Cutbacks
As President Donald Trump’s administration revokes research grants and shutters online resources on climate research, women scientists and politicians are pushing back.
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Entrepreneur Candis Best founded her company to provide water cremation services to other grieving families.
Her Business, Born of Grief, Offers Mourners a Greener Goodbye Alternative
After her sister died, Candis Best struggled with how to handle her body. Best launched Leaf & Water to plan water cremations for families seeking a gentler option.
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Ibu Movement founder Susan Hull Walker is helping women artisans build visible, sustainable businesses.
Bringing Women Out of the Shadows and Into a Global Marketplace
Ibu Movement founder Susan Hull Walker is helping women artisans build visible, sustainable businesses.
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A new executive order will force AI companies to pause construction of data centers while officials evaluate their environmental impact.
This Governor Just Became the First Statewide Politician to Regulate AI Data Centers
A new executive order will force AI companies to pause construction of data centers while officials evaluate their environmental impact.
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Women in U.S. c-suites are feeling more judged than ever - which compounds a pre-existing representation problem.
Women Leaders Are Feeling Increasingly Scrutinized, Pressured, Study Finds
Women who spoke with the Harvard Business Review said they’re feeling the weight of higher expectations than men – more than they ever have before.
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Frustrated with irritating sunscreens, beauty industry veteran Danvi Gill launched Cove Suncare to create the clean-mineral SPF for sensitive skin that she needed.
She Turned Her Skin Struggles Into a Clean Sunscreen Brand
Frustrated with irritating sunscreens, beauty industry veteran Danvi Gill launched Cove Suncare to create the clean-mineral SPF for sensitive skin that she needed.
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Graham Platner's fall from grace has inspired a tired phenomenon, this op-ed states.
Graham Platner, and the Enduring Hubris of Men and Their Protectors
The Maine Democrat was accused of sexual assault. Stephen King and others took up his cause, as men often do – all while women work to set it right, Candice Helfand-Rogers writes.
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Planned Parenthood clinics around the nation can now bill Medicaid again. But it's not enough to undo the damage the year-long mandate caused, experts say.
Planned Parenthood Can Once Again Bill Medicaid, Offering Some Relief
The policy shift, which comes as a 2025 Trump mandate expires, won’t re-open the facilities that had to close due to the added financial burden – but it’s a start, experts say.
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No Country for Mothers, executive produced by activist Reshma Saujani, tracks failed policies around universal childcare and paid leave.
New Documentary Shows How U.S. Makes Life ‘Impossible’ For Moms
No Country for Mothers, executive produced by activist Reshma Saujani, tracks failed policies around universal childcare and paid leave.
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This past weekend, women’s history was musically made.
Women’s Barbershop Quartet Makes Harmony History
Singing group GQ became the first women’s ensemble ever to win the Barbershop Harmony Society’s contest in its almost-100-year existence.
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Founder Daisy Zhang grew Mind Pilates from a single Brooklyn studio into a thriving two-location business by letting word-of-mouth fuel its growth.
She Built a Pilates Studio People Travel Across NYC to Visit
Founder Daisy Zhang grew Mind Pilates from a single Brooklyn studio into a thriving two-location business by letting word-of-mouth fuel its growth.
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Despite scrapped plans to build a museum site under Trump, the Smithsonian Women's History Museum went ahead with an oral history project.
There’s Now a Way to Celebrate Women’s Financial Independence for America’s 250th
Despite scrapped plans to build a museum site under Trump, the Smithsonian Women's History Museum went ahead with an oral history project.
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President Donald Trump decried the Supreme Court's decision on Truth Social, vowing to continue fighting it.
Supreme Court Rejects Trump Appeal of E. Jean Carroll Case
The president tried to appeal a lower court’s verdict, which found he assaulted Carroll in 1996. But the Supreme Court upheld the decision – and the $5 million fine.
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Singer Olivia Rodrigo is carving out space for her fellow women musicians.
Olivia Rodrigo Announces an All-New, All-Women Music Festival
Proceeds from the event, called Daisy Chain Fields, will be donated to progressive charities that lift up girls and women, the singer added.
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The tennis pro made up her mind to compete in the tournament after Wimbledon held open its final singles wild card spot.
Serena Williams Is Going To Make Wimbledon A Must-Watch Event
The tennis pro made up her mind to compete in the tournament after Wimbledon held open its final singles wild card spot.
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Protesters say they are tapping into “the courage of Iranian women, still confronting a dictatorial government by any means."
Iranian Women Continue to Defy Hijab Laws – Despite Significant Risks
Throughout 2026, women living in the Middle Eastern nation have been pushing back against the oppressive Islamic Republic currently holding power, reports find.
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If your scientific work involves climate change and health, we want to hear from you. Or, nominate an exceptional woman in science. Deadline: Sept. 20.
Apply Now for Our ‘Women to Watch in Science’ List
If your scientific work involves climate change and health, we want to hear from you. Or, nominate an exceptional woman in science. Deadline: Sept. 20.
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Actress Anne Hathaway shared her pregnancy news with the world last week - and caused something of an uproar in the process.
Anne Hathaway’s Pregnancy Sparks a (Tired) Debate on Older Women’s Choices
The actress, now 43, announced that she’s having a baby. The public had much to say – because whatever older women do, it’s apparently wrong, Candice Helfand-Rogers writes.
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Ankita Khoje's London-based fashion label is redefining womenswear with elevated designs and “research-driven fits” created specifically for women over 40.
Fashion That Meets Women Where They Are
Ankita Khoje's London-based fashion label is redefining womenswear with elevated designs and “research-driven fits” created specifically for women over 40.
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Kristina Fitzpatrick transforms paper into larger-than-life floral installations for brands like Dior, Netflix and L’Oréal through her studio, Paper & Flowers.
She’s Crafting a More Sustainable Approach to Event Design
Kristina Fitzpatrick transforms paper into larger-than-life floral installations for brands like Dior, Netflix and L’Oréal through her studio, Paper & Flowers.
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President Donald Trump marked his 80th birthday with a lavish display. Singer Sheryl Crow isn't staying silent about it.
Sheryl Crow Decries Trump’s Birthday Spectacle as ‘Disgraceful’
The White House lawn was transformed into a UFC cage-fighting arena to celebrate the president’s 80th birthday, to the tune of over $60 million. The singer had words.
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After a string of firings and exits, there aren't many women left in Trump's Cabinet.
Trump Oversees Historic Exodus of Women Cabinet Officials — And Replaces Them with Men
After a string of firings and exits, there aren't many women left in Trump's Cabinet.
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