People often wonder if women and men feel the same pressure to focus on their looks. A big study looked at 78 research projects with over 74, 000 people from 16 different countries. The results showed that women still feel this pressure more than men. This gap was bigger when using certain types of
In North Carolina, the ongoing federal government shutdown has led to a tough situation for state workers. Around 200 employees are now on unpaid leave, a move that the Office of State Human Resources says is a last resort. The shutdown, which started last Wednesday, is causing ripples across the st
The WNBA Finals are about to start, but the talk isn't just about the game. Napheesa Collier, a big name in the league, has some strong words about the WNBA's leadership. She even said the WNBA has the "worst leadership in the world. " Collier also shared a quote from Commissioner Cathy Engelbert ab
Donald Trump has done a complete 180 on Project 2025, a plan he once distanced himself from. Now, he's using the government shutdown to push its goals, like cutting federal jobs and targeting Democratic states. This plan, created by his allies, includes some extreme ideas, like banning pornography a
Harvard University is making a big change. They are cutting back on their doctoral programs. This is not a total stop, but a significant slowdown. The university says they are facing money troubles. Other schools are also feeling the pinch. Boston University, for example, paused some graduate progra
In a move that has sparked debate, Virginia's Governor Glenn Youngkin has backed a plan to limit where transgender individuals can go and compete. The state's Board of Health recently started working on new rules that would stop transgender women and girls from joining female sports teams. This deci
The Ryder Cup is a big golf event where teams from the US and Europe compete. Last time, the US team almost made an amazing comeback. They were behind after the first two days. But on the last day, they played really well. Jose Maria Olazabal was a vice-captain for the European team. He said the US
Caster Semenya, the South African Olympic champion, has decided to stop her legal fight against track and field's sex eligibility rules. This decision comes after a long battle that spanned seven years and reached the highest courts. Her lawyer, Patrick Bracher, confirmed that they won't take the ca
In Virginia, a new law is making waves. It's about who can play on which sports teams in schools. The law says that only students who were born as girls can play on girls' sports teams. This is a big deal because it affects transgender girls who want to play sports. The law is still being worked ou
In Sioux Falls, a mix of good news and ongoing challenges paints a complex picture of public safety in 2025. While some crime rates are showing improvement, leaders acknowledge that repeat offenders remain a persistent issue. The city's leaders gathered to discuss crime statistics, revealing that v
