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Afghan Women: ‘We are not Fragile’
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Doctors used her cells for medical research without her permission. Now, 60 years and one lawsuit later, her family reaches a settlement.
Mother of Uvalde School Shooting Victim to Run for Mayor
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Giada Launches a Pasta Line, and Cher Sells Gelato. Really.
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Why Women Journalists Are Under Attack
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The organization, which supports pro-choice women candidates, will focus on local races in U.S. cities.
‘Barbie’ Makes $155 Million in the U.S. its Opening Weekend, Smashing Records
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Her Stories, Her Words
We’ve asked women entrepreneurs to share their startup experience via our 1,000+ Stories Project.
Podcast Production Services for Cutting-Edge Voices
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She Helps Down-Ballot Democrats Win Big
Zee Cohen Sanchez started Sole Strategies to amplify marginalized voices vying for local and state seats.
Her Mugs Can Bring a Smile to Your Morning Cup of Joe
Sarah Cervantes designs mugs, stickers and wall prints with lighthearted sayings.
Her Simple Innovation Helps Customers Organize (Almost) Anything
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In Vertical Farming, the Sky’s the Limit
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Monitoring the Risks of Salt Lake Valley’s Dust
Dangerous dust events are becoming more common in Utah, where Kerry Kelly is developing new sensor technology to monitor what’s in our air.
Sleuthing for Microplastics in Michigan
Few people realize that invisible plastic bits make it into the air we breathe. Madeline Clough wants to change that.
Flying Over L.A. to Study the Dirtiest Air in America
Eva Pfannerstill and her team at Berkeley have taken 16 flights to pinpoint the most dangerous pollutants that Angelenos breathe.
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