India is considering big changes to its political system, aiming to make parliament bigger and set aside more seats for women. The proposed laws would increase the number of lawmakers by over half, bringing the total to 850 in the lower house. At the same time, one-third of these seats would be rese
South Carolina stands out in the U. S. for having some of the biggest gaps in care for Black mothers. These women are twice as likely to die during or after childbirth compared to others. Experts say this isn’t just bad luck—it’s a pattern tied to how healthcare treats people differently based on ra
The U. S. has long been a keeper of public records, letting citizens look back at government actions. People can request files through freedom‑of‑information laws and courts have upheld that right. In past decades, archives grew with paper piles and digital snapshots of former presidents. Even on
Dawn Staley spent years building a program that runs on respect and steady focus. When a rival coach challenged her in front of millions, she could have reacted with anger or theatrics. Instead, she made three short statements that cut through the noise. She asked for specifics, refused to let the i
Kuku Smith stands outside her shop on Georgia Avenue, holding up T‑shirts that cost $25 each. The owner of a small beauty supply store that opened in 2019 is fighting an eviction notice while trying to keep her business running. She says the pandemic hit hard because she had just started and was
This review aims to uncover how common violence from partners is among Asian women aged 19‑45 and how it links to thoughts or attempts of suicide. Researchers will sift through thousands of studies in databases like PubMed and Scopus, up to the end of November 2025. They will also look at unpublishe
Two television creators from Canada’s far north are being honored for their fresh take on Indigenous storytelling. The Breakthrough Award at a Toronto gala will go to Alethea Arnaquq-Baril and Stacey Aglok MacDonald, best known for shaping North of North, a Netflix and CBC co-production set in the A
Television doesn’t always demand money for sports anymore. A growing number of channels now stream games for free with ads built into the breaks. These so-called FAST channels skip the big-ticket events but offer smaller leagues and niche sports that rarely make cable lineups. Indoor soccer, for exa
In a corner of rural Nepal, where caste lines, ancient rituals, and old family ways still pull strong, a quiet revolution is playing out—not in protests or marches, but through shared screens and shared stories. A group of women from different backgrounds and age groups came together not to debate t
The Olympics just set a clear rule: only biological females can compete in women’s events. This might sound obvious, but it’s a big deal after years of confusion. Some athletes, like U. S. soccer star Megan Rapinoe, are upset. She calls the rule unfair and claims it lacks science. But here’s the iro
