Researchers in Sweden showed AI-assisted breast cancer screenings can produce faster and more accurate results than traditional screenings.
Quick Takes
News and analysis about women in entrepreneurship, leadership and politics.
Justice for Henrietta Lacks Following Years of ‘Medical Racism’
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
After Kimberly Mata-Rubio lost her daughter to gun violence, she poured her energy into enacting change.
Sheryl Sandberg Is Helping Young Girls Develop Leadership Skills
The former Meta COO is expanding her organization Lean In to include a free, 15-lesson program for girls ages 11 to 15.
Giada Launches a Pasta Line, and Cher Sells Gelato. Really.
In a seemingly uncoordinated move, famed chef Giada De Laurentiis debuts 8 new pastas and superstar Cher announces “Cherlato.”
Emily’s List Kicks Off ‘Madam Mayor’ Effort
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
This summer’s box-office hit is a woman-made, women-led feminist contemplation hidden within a pink, plastic Trojan horse. Its opening was the biggest ever for a woman director.
Afghan Women Protest Ban on Beauty Salons
The Taliban arrived with fire hoses and stun guns to break up demonstrators, and shot weapons in the air.
As World Cup Begins, Australian Women’s Soccer Calls for Equal Prize Pot
The Matildas released a video calling for equal prize money for men’s and women’s World Cups and collective bargaining rights.
40 Public Companies Founded by Women
The list of publicly traded companies run by women entrepreneurs continues to grow – slowly, but surely.
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Is Actually Boosting the Economy, Says Federal Reserve
As fans embark on “Swiftcations” all across the country, data shows the Eras tour could result in $4.6 billion in U.S. consumer spending.
Mom-Founded Formula Startup Bobbie Buys Nature’s One
The San Francisco company, founded by Laura Modi in 2018, raised $70 million to acquire a legacy brand that’s been around more than two decades longer.
Ukraine’s Female Soldiers Dealing With Ill-Fitting Uniforms, Health Issues
From too-big boots to cystitis and yeast infections, Ukrainian women soldiers are struggling.
Sarah Silverman Sues Meta and OpenAI for Copyright Infringement
The comedian – along with other authors – says AI language models are stealing text from her book without consent.
End of an Era: Soccer Star Megan Rapinoe Announces Retirement
The sports legend will call it quits later this year, after 14 years of champion-level game play – and championing social-justice causes.