Glenda Jackson, who segued from a successful actress — Oscars for “Women in Love” and “A Touch of Class” and two Emmys for “Elizabeth R” — into a 23-year career as member of the U.K.’s House of Commons, has died. She was 87. Jackson died “after a brief illness” at her home in London, her…
The woman’s accusations are laid out in a civil suit updated this week in Maricopa County Superior Court. She first sued the former Cy Young Award winner in December, and Bauer countersued in April. The Associated Press does not typically identify people who say they have been victims of sexual assault. The woman’s attorney did…
The unexpected death of U.S. Olympic sprinter Tori Bowie is putting a spotlight on a pregnancy complication that disproportionally impacts Black women. Bowie, 32, was found dead last month in her home near Orlando, Florida. At the time of her death, Bowie was around eight months pregnant and was in labor, according to an autopsy report released this…
An entrepreneur who promoted group “orgasmic meditation” as a road to women’s well-being turned herself in and pleaded not guilty Tuesday to a charge of manipulating traumatized people into debt, undesired sex and underpaid work. Nicole Daedone, who founded the sex-centric wellness company OneTaste, faces a federal forced labor conspiracy case that was unveiled last week. She…
The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), one of the largest Protestant denominations in the United States, recently reaffirmed its long-standing position against the ordination of women pastors. The decision, made at the SBC’s annual meeting, has reignited a heated debate within the religious community and beyond. Supporters of gender equality in ministry view this move as…
The recent retirement of Amanda Nunes, widely regarded as the greatest female fighter in MMA history, has left a significant void in women’s mixed martial arts. As fans and analysts speculate about who will step up to become the new face of the sport, we present the top five UFC fighters who have the potential…
