WOMEN

Dec 21 2024SPORTS

Netflix Nabs 2027 and 2031 Women's World Cup Rights

Netflix has just scooped up the exclusive U. S. rights to stream the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2027 and 2031. This announcement comes hot on the heels of their upcoming Christmas Day NFL games. Netflix's move is a strategic one, aiming to beef up their sports offerings as the popularity of women's s

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Dec 20 2024SPORTS

Seattle's Hockey Buzz: Hilary Knight and the PWHL’s Big Leap

Hilary Knight, a hockey star with a long history in Boston, has seen her fair share of dedicated fans. But nothing compares to the crowd she witnessed in Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena in 2022. With over 14, 000 fans cheering, it was a record-breaking night for women’s professional hockey. Knight, w

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Dec 19 2024POLITICS

Giving Politics a Break: Why It's Okay to Step Back

After the 2023 election, a notable conversation emerged. Jamal Bryant, the senior pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Stonecrest, Georgia, had a unique message for the Black women in his congregation. His fiancée, now wife, Rev. Karri Turner, encouraged them to take a break from politic

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Dec 19 2024HEALTH

Refugee Women's Views on IPV Screening in Australia: A Fresh Perspective

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a widespread issue, affecting one in three refugee women in Australia. These women deal with many challenges after resettlement, making them a priority for IPV screening and support. A recent study called SAHAR explored whether refugee women using resettlement serv

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Dec 18 2024HEALTH

Breathing Slowly Boosts Brain Power and Balance for Middle-Aged Women

Researchers set out to see if taking a few minutes to breathe slowly could help middle-aged women think better and stay balanced. They focused on postmenopausal women, as this stage of life can bring changes in both body and mind. The study was done in a single session, making it quick and easy for

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Dec 18 2024HEALTH

Liver Disease and Hot Flashes: What's the Link?

Ever wondered if there's a connection between liver problems and hot flashes in middle-aged women? Well, there might be. Let's dive into it. Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, or MASLD for short, is a condition where the liver gets fatty and doesn't work as well as it should.

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Dec 17 2024HEALTH

Exercise and Blood DNA: What Happens After 14 Weeks?

Let's talk about a study that looked into how exercise affects blood DNA in older women, especially those who are overweight or obese. For 14 weeks, 41 women participated in a combined exercise program. Scientists checked their blood DNA and health markers at the start, halfway through, and at the e

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Dec 17 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Why Aren't More Women at the Top of Music Companies?

Female artists are dominating the charts, but high-ranking women in music companies are stepping down. This year, top labels like Universal Music Group (UMG) and Warner Music Group (WMG) lost several female CEOs, including industry heavyweights like Michelle Jubelirer and Julie Greenwald. While the

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Dec 16 2024POLITICS

Why Women's Leadership Matters: Supporting Our Next Generation

Think back to when Barack Obama was elected as our first Black president. My 8-year-old daughter asked me then, "Why haven't we ever had a woman president? " Fast forward to today, and at 23, she's still asking the same question. With Vice President Kamala Harris losing the recent presidential elect

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Dec 16 2024CRIME

Women Heroes Face Off Against Stores Thief

In the quiet town of Pueblo, Colorado, an ordinary day took a dramatic turn. A man was seen grabbing items from a local store without any plan to pay. Twyla, a woman who happened to be in the store, noticed the strange behavior and decided to intervene. However, things quickly escalated. The man tri

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