The actress is expecting a child. Her ex died by suicide just over a year ago, some noted in response. Society is still not OK with widows moving on, writes Candice Helfand-Rogers.
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14 Songs to Ignite a Spring-Cleaning Spark
Feeling too attached to toss? We’re not judging. But this playlist will motivate you to sort out what can perhaps stay – and what must go.
She Turns Textile Waste Into a Climate Solution
In Detroit, Madeline Walker Miller of NexTiles is giving a second life to fabric shreds from fashion, automotive and aircraft companies.
Amy Poehler Takes Home the First-Ever ‘Best Podcast’ Golden Globe
Podcasting is yet another male-dominated field – but the first person to ever win an award from the Hollywood Foreign Press Association for making one is a woman.
11 Staff-Favorite Works Chronicling the Highs and Lows of 2025
This year saw the return of the Trump administration, devastating wildfires, tough losses – and women working and fighting through. The Story Exchange covered it all, and then some.
9 Women-Led Comfort Movies to Cozy Up To
Grab a blanket and your biggest bowl of popcorn – it’s time to snuggle up with our list of super-fun, feel-good films.
Our ‘Ripple Effects’ Gift Guide: 15 Gifts That Give Back
Our 2025 holiday gift guide is about more than “stuff.” We selected social enterprises that make impactful products and charities that need support this season.
Seasoned: Women Culinary Pioneers – Lena Richard
Down in the Big Easy, a Creole chef experiments with bold flavors and becomes one of the first multihyphenate food personalities, even as her life is cut short.
Seasoned: Culinary Pioneers – MFK Fisher
Our 6-episode podcast kicks off with the California writer who invented the food memoir. Long before Anthony Bourdain, there was a woman who taught us how to enjoy food, drink and life.
Herd Immunity is Now Dangerously Low. Children (and Women) Will Suffer Most
As a federal vaccine panel prepares to vote on several once-regular shots, a new study finds that waning vaccination rates may cause the return of previously eradicated diseases.
We’re FALLing in Love With These 10 New Books
From intimate reflections to bold tell-alls, prepare to clear your shelves for this season’s literary lineup.
Adult Beverages Without the Hangover
Vanessa Royle and Mariah Hilton Wood are the founders of nonalcoholic beverage line Tilden Cocktails.
The Woman Behind Those Seaweed Snacks in Your Kids’ Lunch Box
Korean-born Annie Chun grew up watching her mother roast seaweed on the stovetop. She’s now the co-founder of Gimme Seaweed, a popular, healthy and sustainable brand.
It’s Hot As Heck. Here Are 7 Summery Beverages to Beat the Heat
Cool off with some refreshing libations made by our favorite women entrepreneurs.
Each Piece of Her Furniture is Tailored to Clients’ Tastes
Charlotte Wissel’s design company, Artemis Virtu, collaborates with customers on crafting furniture that’s made to suit their individual tastes.