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It was 2012, and Keta Meggett was an actor in Los Angeles trying to land an audition. There was one problem: The audition was in two days and the role required grappling — the art of controlling an opponent through physical holds, locks and leverage — but she had no idea what that was, let alone how…
Sarah McBride is playing the long game. At 8 or 9 years old, she became enthralled with the lectern her father used to teach classes at their family church, so her mother bought one. McBride set it up with an American flag backdrop and a hand-drawn cardboard presidential seal so she could recite Pre…
Each week, Rewire News Group editors scour headlines nationwide—from lawsuits over abortion access to LGBTQ+ rights—to bring you the most urgent news in reproductive justice. Here’s this week’s latest. Hospitals in New York, Rhode Island indicate they will share patient records A federal judge in Ca…
The NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Final, and World Cup may be dominating sports news right now, but some of us still want to talk about baseball. And as reporter Matt Rice noted on X this week, Justices Potter Stewart and Harry Blackmun would have approved .
Erectile dysfunction is on the rise among young people. Some studies estimate that up to 35 percent of men under 40 say they can’t get it up or keep it up for satisfying sex, and urologists report seeing more and more young patients concerned about erectile dysfunction .
Child marriage, teen pregnancy and school dropout remain persistent challenges in South Africa, with girls and young women disproportionately affected. UNICEF estimates that about 250,000 learners drop out of school each year.
"'Runaway brides' should be called 'near Mrs.' Thank you, this is why I have a PhD"
Ukraine and European Union member states are expected to launch negotiations in mid-June on the reforms Kyiv should implement to comply with EU rule of law and fundamental rights standards. Progress on these issues will not only determine the pace of Ukraine’s EU accession but is essential to e…
Ten years ago Friday, a man armed with a semi-automatic rifle and semi-automatic pistol opened fire at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida. He killed 49 people and wounded dozens more in what was at the time the deadliest terrorist attack on U.S. soil since 9/11.
Cengiz Yar/ProPublica. Source images: Wikimedia Commons, Getty Images, documents obtained by ProPublica. For more than a decade, Dr. Joseph Mercola cautioned parents against a potentially lifesaving shot of vitamin K for their newborn babies: “Vitamin K shots are completely unnecessary for your newb…
Play Video Read a text description of this video Soundbite: I cannot live without fear because discrimination is very widespread here in Malawi against us, people with albinism. Soundbite: We walk around in fear, especially when we are in public places because, according to the beliefs people …
The ’90s gave us iconic fashion, unforgettable music, and some of the most enduring Black love stories in Hollywood. If you were lucky enough to grow up during this era, you witnessed yearning, Love Jones-inspired romance and plenty of early #couplesgoals.
Last week’s announcement of a $215 million contribution by Melinda French Gates in support of women’s health couldn’t have come at a more urgent moment, especially considering that June 10 was Equal Research Day, marking the anniversary of the day in 1993 when women were finally required to be inclu…
Jordyn Woods is quickly becoming the New York Knicks’ unofficial lucky charm, thanks in part to her courtside style and her signature Woods by Jordyn Tux Clutch. Throughout the season, Woods has delivered standout game-day looks while supporting her fiancé, and Knicks player, Karl-Anthony Towns.
Between the start of summer, the NBA Finals, and Father’s Day, there is so much to celebrate this June. But you know the day we’re looking forward to the most: Juneteenth , the day that officially honors the emancipation of the enslaved.
There’s an air of undeniable joy and hope happening in NYC right now. From the Knicks leading the charge in the current NBA Finals, to the city gearing up to host the World Cup this weekend, it seems everyone is coming together in a beautiful way.
The announcement in May of 2026 that polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) will be renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) was a genuine milestone. After 14 years of global collaboration, 22,000 survey responses and workshops spanning every inhabited continent, researchers and patients …
This piece was copublished with Sojourners , an independent, award-winning magazine of faith, culture, and politics. On “Moral Mondays,” a group of locals — sometimes 10, sometimes 100 — gather on the town square in Brevard, North Carolina, holding signs advocating for voting rights, economic justic…
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Vance Boelter pleaded guilty Thursday to the murder of former state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark Hortman, and the shootings of state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife Yvette Hoffman. The plea agreement calls for two consecutive life terms plus 40 years in federal prison. U.S.
Texas is considering whether to continue one of its most important tools for preventing maternal deaths. The state’s Maternal Mortality Review Committee (MMRC), which investigates pregnancy-related deaths and identifies ways to prevent them, is currently undergoing Sunset review—a routine process th…
Over the course of three days, three very different public moments involving Kristen Welker, Cardi B, Donald Trump, Charles Barkley and Jon Stewart left me thinking about the cultural permissions our society grants men—and the expectations it places on women.
Click to expand Image Afghan women walk across a street in Herat on June 8, 2026. © 2026 Mohsen Karimi/AFP via Getty Images (New York) – Taliban security forces in Afghanistan used excessive force against protesters in the city of Herat on June 9, 2026, Human Rights Watch said today.
Last month, Justice Amy Coney Barrett was the target of an attempted “swatting” incident – a call falsely reporting the sound of gunshots at her Virginia home. Although swatting incidents are intended to provoke a heavy police response, and therefore can often be dangerous, police audio indicated th…
Roe v. Wade was never enough. Reproductive justice advocates have been saying that for decades. So why did so much of the reproductive rights movement organize itself around protecting Roe anyway? In this solo episode, Imani Gandy explores how legal arguments became the center of the fight for abort…
From Arizona to Mississippi, data centers are sprouting up at an unprecedented rate across the country, with nearly 1,500 in development. Many of these projects have been shrouded in secrecy. As community members have become aware of their size, and their massive consumption of water and electricity…
Democrats are hoping President Donald Trump’s unpopularity and voter discontent with the economy and cost of living will help them flip control of the U.S. House — and achieve the even more difficult hurdle of winning back the U.S. Senate.
In my opinion, Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson is shooting perfect from the field when it comes to music documentaries. From Summer of Soul and Ladies & Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music , to the brilliant Sly Lives! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) , the legendary DJ and melophile definitely found his se…
Click to expand Image Health workers wearing protective equipment walk outside the General Referral Hospital during the Ebola outbreak response in Mongbwalu, Democratic Republic of Congo, May 21, 2026. © 2026 Michel Lunanga/Getty Images The Congolese government and international partners should prio…
In every issue of Ms. , we track research on our progress in the fight for equality, catalogue can’t-miss quotes from feminist voices and keep tabs on the feminist movement’s many milestones. We’re Keeping Score online, too—in this biweekly roundup.
What’s better than one natural style? Two. And Jay-Z knows this to be true, too, as he’s been exploring different natural hair looks as of late—be it locs or an afro—and reminding us of the beauty and versatility of our hair each time.
How Innovative Uses of Telehealth Can Support Abortion Access Telehealth has become an increasingly critical lifeline for health equity, including in the realm of reproductive health care, and specifically in abortion care.
If there’s one thing to note about Mugler’s latest fragrance , Alien Pulp, it’s that, as the press release stated, “she is not what you expect.” In the ad campaign, the sky is dim with purple clouds that mirror onto seductive waters—out of which a sexy, seductive siren appears: Supermodel Anok Yai ,…
The American Black Film Festival was again held in Miami for its 30th annual celebration, and it continues its mission of highlighting creatives of color across film, television, music, technology, art, and more.
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As we noted in Monday’s newsletter , we are expecting 23 more opinions by early July. Compared to the past two terms, the court is actually ahead of schedule: At this point last year, there were 26 cases left to decide. And at this point in 2024, there were 27 cases awaiting a ruling.
Let’s face it: remembering to put on sunscreen ( and reapply it) is hard. It’s even more difficult after you put on a full face of makeup, careful not to undo all your hard work. But, two essential products can exist at once.
"Many women assume a bra is still fine if it looks relatively new. However, a bra can effectively be ‘dead’ long before there are obvious visual signs of wear."
Mo Turner doesn’t often think about their time in the Oklahoma House of Representatives. In that building, they were Mauree — the first out nonbinary state legislator in United States history; the first Muslim elected in Oklahoma; a Black, queer, gender non-conforming lawmaker in one of the most co…
Click to expand Image A fighter loyal to the army patrols a market area in Khartoum on March 24, 2025. © 2025 Photo by AFP via Getty Images (Nairobi) – The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) should ensure that Rapid Support Forces (RSF) commanders who have defected to the Sudanese army, including two si…
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