A 34-year-old mom who won the Mrs. Russia beauty pageant was promptly hit with ugly commentary about her looks in unflattering images that organizers blamed on the camera angle. Natalya Oskar became the object of widespread derision – much from Ukraine – after she won the contest on Tuesday, the UK’s Telegraph reported. The newly-minted beauty…
NEW YORK — Women weed entrepreneurs who applied for New York’s first retail licenses are being left behind in the state’s effort to establish an equitable cannabis market. Since launching the program in August, New York regulators have awarded dozens of licenses to entrepreneurs who had an immediate family member convicted on marijuana charges or…
When Asuka was presented with a new WWE women’s championship on Friday Night SmackDown, one that looked just like Roman Reigns’ WWE Universal championship, it was immediately clear the powers that be would be doing the same for Rhea Ripley. Pretty much everyone speculated she would get a white leather version of the new world heavyweight championship Seth…
Veteran journalists Katty Kay and Claire Shipman have spent the past 15 years writing about women and leadership, finding work-life balance, and building confidence from girlhood to adulthood. But despite an increase in representation, the average number of women as heads of state or in government around the world still hovers around 25 percent, according to…
As Puerto Rico envisions its future, it is crucial to acknowledge and address the deep-rooted issue of gender-based violence that continues to plague the island. The enduring colonialist legacy has contributed to a systemic problem, leaving Puerto Rican women vulnerable to various forms of abuse and discrimination. To truly build a prosperous and equitable future,…
A new trend is emerging among women, and it’s shaking up the way we view and discuss menstruation. “Flash periods,” as they’re being called, are a movement that aims to bring visibility and openness to the experience of menstruation. These flash periods involve spontaneous, public displays of period products and discussions, challenging the stigma and…
