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Study Debunks 'Glass Cliff' Theory for Female CEOs
A study of 10,348 CEO appointments in U.S. companies from 1998-2022 found that women are not more likely to be appointed CEO during company crises, challenging the 'glass cliff' theory and showing a positive correlation between a company's financial health and the appointment of a female CEO.
Study Debunks 'Glass Cliff' Theory for Female CEOs
A study of 10,348 CEO appointments in U.S. companies from 1998-2022 found that women are not more likely to be appointed CEO during company crises, challenging the 'glass cliff' theory and showing a positive correlation between a company's financial health and the appointment of a female CEO.
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32% Bias Score
Iran's 2024 Female Executions Reach 17-Year High
A report by the Iran Human Rights organization reveals that 31 women were executed in Iran in 2024, the highest number in 17 years, highlighting gender inequality within the Iranian judicial system and a lack of transparency regarding executions.
Iran's 2024 Female Executions Reach 17-Year High
A report by the Iran Human Rights organization reveals that 31 women were executed in Iran in 2024, the highest number in 17 years, highlighting gender inequality within the Iranian judicial system and a lack of transparency regarding executions.
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40% Bias Score
Revival of Ancient Jewish Women's Holiday "Eid Al-Banat" in Israel
Eid Al-Banat," an ancient Jewish women's holiday celebrated on the first day of Tevet, is experiencing a revival in Israel, with government support and public events highlighting women's historical and contemporary contributions.
Revival of Ancient Jewish Women's Holiday "Eid Al-Banat" in Israel
Eid Al-Banat," an ancient Jewish women's holiday celebrated on the first day of Tevet, is experiencing a revival in Israel, with government support and public events highlighting women's historical and contemporary contributions.
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12% Bias Score
Yemeni Hiking Group Offers Escape From War's Devastation
In war-torn Yemen, the hiking group El-Masha'ooun offers free weekly excursions to its hundreds of members, providing respite from conflict and promoting social connection, despite security and societal challenges.
Yemeni Hiking Group Offers Escape From War's Devastation
In war-torn Yemen, the hiking group El-Masha'ooun offers free weekly excursions to its hundreds of members, providing respite from conflict and promoting social connection, despite security and societal challenges.
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40% Bias Score
Divorce Jeopardizes Retirement Savings for Mid-Life Women
A recent divorce significantly impacted 48-year-old Rowan Childs' finances, forcing her to borrow over $100,000 from her 401(k) to retain her home and maintain her daughter's schooling, illustrating the widespread financial insecurity faced by women in their 40s and 50s.
Divorce Jeopardizes Retirement Savings for Mid-Life Women
A recent divorce significantly impacted 48-year-old Rowan Childs' finances, forcing her to borrow over $100,000 from her 401(k) to retain her home and maintain her daughter's schooling, illustrating the widespread financial insecurity faced by women in their 40s and 50s.
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36% Bias Score
Israeli Women's E-Scooter Use: Safety Concerns Outweigh Perceived Benefits
A Lime survey in Israel found that 20% of women in the Gush Dan region use e-scooters, compared to 22% nationally; road safety concerns, especially lack of bike lanes, are the main barriers, though women feel safer on e-scooters at night than on buses or taxis.
Israeli Women's E-Scooter Use: Safety Concerns Outweigh Perceived Benefits
A Lime survey in Israel found that 20% of women in the Gush Dan region use e-scooters, compared to 22% nationally; road safety concerns, especially lack of bike lanes, are the main barriers, though women feel safer on e-scooters at night than on buses or taxis.
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36% Bias Score
Ukraine War: Women Fill Coal Mining Gap
In Ukraine, Russia's invasion prompted a worker shortage in male-dominated industries, leading to a repeal of the law prohibiting women from working underground in coal mines; now hundreds of women work in these mines, comprising roughly 5% of DTEK's workforce.
Ukraine War: Women Fill Coal Mining Gap
In Ukraine, Russia's invasion prompted a worker shortage in male-dominated industries, leading to a repeal of the law prohibiting women from working underground in coal mines; now hundreds of women work in these mines, comprising roughly 5% of DTEK's workforce.
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52% Bias Score
72-Year-Old Receives ADHD Diagnosis, Transforming Self-Perception
Jean Ward, 72, received a diagnosis of severe ADHD in April 2023, profoundly impacting her self-perception and well-being after years of struggling with focus, organization, and self-esteem issues, leading to improved mental health and self-acceptance.
72-Year-Old Receives ADHD Diagnosis, Transforming Self-Perception
Jean Ward, 72, received a diagnosis of severe ADHD in April 2023, profoundly impacting her self-perception and well-being after years of struggling with focus, organization, and self-esteem issues, leading to improved mental health and self-acceptance.
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32% Bias Score
Syrian Women Protest Islamist Government Appointments
Two weeks after Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's flight to Moscow, leaving behind a devastated country, a national army comprised of various groups assumed power. Initial Islamist appointments to ministerial positions have prompted women-led protests in Damascus, fearing a loss of hard-won freedom...
Syrian Women Protest Islamist Government Appointments
Two weeks after Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's flight to Moscow, leaving behind a devastated country, a national army comprised of various groups assumed power. Initial Islamist appointments to ministerial positions have prompted women-led protests in Damascus, fearing a loss of hard-won freedom...
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56% Bias Score
Sex Trafficking Survivor: 'Always in Underwear, Ready for Clients'
Victoria, a Colombian woman trafficked to Spain, endured three years of sexual exploitation before being rescued. Her case highlights the ongoing struggle against sex trafficking and the importance of sustained support for victims.
Sex Trafficking Survivor: 'Always in Underwear, Ready for Clients'
Victoria, a Colombian woman trafficked to Spain, endured three years of sexual exploitation before being rescued. Her case highlights the ongoing struggle against sex trafficking and the importance of sustained support for victims.
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32% Bias Score
British Friends Recreate 50-Year-Old Photo, Inspiring Viral Celebration of Enduring Friendship
Four British women, friends since age 17, recreated a 1972 photo from a Torquay holiday, marking their 70th birthdays; the heartwarming story went viral on social media, inspiring others to value long-term friendships.
British Friends Recreate 50-Year-Old Photo, Inspiring Viral Celebration of Enduring Friendship
Four British women, friends since age 17, recreated a 1972 photo from a Torquay holiday, marking their 70th birthdays; the heartwarming story went viral on social media, inspiring others to value long-term friendships.
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4% Bias Score
Germany Wins Against Iceland, Advances to Main Round of European Handball Championship
Germany's women's handball team defeated Iceland 30:19 in their final preliminary round match, securing their place in the main round despite starting the main round with 0:2 points due to a prior loss against the Netherlands. Nina Engel scored seven goals, and Katharina Filter provided strong goalk...
Germany Wins Against Iceland, Advances to Main Round of European Handball Championship
Germany's women's handball team defeated Iceland 30:19 in their final preliminary round match, securing their place in the main round despite starting the main round with 0:2 points due to a prior loss against the Netherlands. Nina Engel scored seven goals, and Katharina Filter provided strong goalk...
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36% Bias Score
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