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New law would make sexual misconduct by corrections staff a felony

A proposed bill in Olympia would impose harsher sentences for corrections officers or staff who are convicted of sexual misconduct against inmates.
- Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez
Seattle says a hard goodbye to Stewie

Breanna Stewart, one of the WNBA's most celebrated players, and Stephanie Talbot announced Wednesday they are both leaving the Storm.
- Paige Browning
U.S. women's soccer tries to overcome its past lack of diversity

While the U.S. women's national soccer team has steadily become more representative, players say there's still work to be done. That means ensuring young women of color feel included in the sport.
- The Associated Press
Editors' picks: Our best global photos of 2022 range from heart-rending to hopeful

The eye of the camera told the stories of kangaroo care for human babies, Angola's intrepid female de-miners, Ukrainian refugees who find a warm — and familiar — welcome in Brazil and more.
- Marc Silver
Aid agencies are stopping work in Afghanistan after the Taliban barred women staff

Three major international aid groups on Sunday suspended work in Afghanistan following a decision by the country's Taliban rulers to ban women from working at non-governmental organizations.
- The Associated Press
Boxing powerhouse Cuba lets women boxers compete

Cuban officials say women boxers will be able to compete officially after decades of restrictions, though they didn't yet confirm if that would be taken to a professional level like Cuban male boxers.
- The Associated Press
Getting past the ‘hot flash’ cliché: the science of treating menopause

‘Specialists in this area, it's so important that we have shared decision making with our patients and discuss all the risks and all the benefits so women can make choices that are best for their quality of life during this period of time.’ -Dr. Susan Reed
- John O'Brien
Bikes are everywhere in Kabul since the Taliban takeover. But who's not cycling? Women

As the economy unravels, "everyone is getting a bike," says one young resident. It's the cheapest way to get around. But the Taliban's conservative culture means women cyclists are not welcome.
- Diaa Hadid
$350 million for WeWork co-founder shows how broken and biased venture capital is

A reported $350 million investment into a new, yet-to-be-launched real estate venture founded by WeWork co-founder Adam Neumann reveals just how biased the venture capital industry is, experts say.
- Fernando Alfonso III
Global reproductive and women's rights groups react to overturn of Roe v. Wade

Some nonprofit groups have welcomed the U.S. Supreme Court decision. But many global reproductive and women's rights groups condemned the ruling.
- Malaka Gharib

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