News at a Glance

Gender pay gap shrinks in 2025, but racial disparities persist

NIH launches $21M initiative to advance sex-specific drug development

‘Sex on Trial’ paper sheds light on gender bias against women in capital murder cases

News through a women's lens

Breast cancer screening may lead to less overdiagnosis than previously thought

Female representation may play a key role in women’s career choices

Women report higher rates of frequent fatigue than men

Female athletes blast Sydney Sweeney ad as ‘hypersexualized’

Hiring picks up slightly worldwide, but AI isn’t making it faster

Women trail men in retirement savings, expect greater reliance on Social Security

Norway’s largest bank launches global women’s health investment fund

Women more likely than men to be promoted from within to school superintendent roles

Women outpace men in college enrollment across 130 countries

ISO publishes first guide on menstruation and menopause in the workplace

Los Angeles, New York City school districts restrict AI for students

Personality can matter as much as job skills, survey finds

Girl Scouts expand cookie lineup with allergy-friendly and dog treats

Hormone therapy tied to lower heart disease risk in women with menopause symptoms

Paris to investigate removal of Eiffel Tower female workers during delegation visit

Bariatric surgery may boost reproductive health for women living with obesity

Phira tests hormone monitor that fits on the back of an earring

Young women far less likely than men to feel proud of America

New group seeks to expand Pink Aid's support for breast cancer patients

Breast cancer is one of the most expensive cancers to treat.

Study shows strong connection between girls sports and women's career success

Girls who play sports are more likely to negotiate salaries.

Women drive August hiring gains but labor force gap persists

Women made up 98% of the 162,000 U.S. workers added to payrolls in August

Gates Foundation invests up to $35M to research pregnancy complications