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Beauty and Lifestyle Products Created by Women
Lifestyle expert Yesi de Avila has the businesses you can shop at and give to female owners and operators at the same time.
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COVID Vaccines Can Cause Small, Temporary Changes in Menstrual Cycles, Study Shows
When the COVID-19 vaccines were first administered, some people who received their shot noticed a change in their menstrual cycles. Now a dataset from a fertility app called Natural Cycles shows vaccinated people did experience a longer cycle, but that change is temporary. Dr. Hugh Taylor, chair of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive sciences at the Yale School of Medicine, explains...
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Is There a Place For Women in Taliban-Controlled Afghanistan?
In the past 20 years women in Afghanistan made progress in education and politics, but international critics are skeptical that the Taliban will keep promises to respect the rights of women and girls. The Taliban had said it would open high schools for girls but recently backtracked on that decision. We hear from Rina Amiri, a former Obama administration adviser...
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You Need a Supportive Squad and Smart Investments to Build Wealth
You’ve got to have a supportive squad, invest well and don’t be afraid to take on debt if it will improve your earning potential. Author Rachel Rodgers talks about her book “We Should All Be Millionaires,” and explains how women can build wealth in their life.
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Do Women Have Worse Vaccine Side Effects? Doctor Answers Your Questions
While many are posting questions and concerns about coronavirus vaccine side effects, it’s important to remember that many people have no side effects from vaccines at all, NBC News’ Dr. Natalie Azar explains.
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Why the Murder of Sarah Everard Is Personal for Women Everywhere
The murder of Sarah Everard, allegedly by a police officer, in South London sparked an outcry in the U.K. about violence against women that has become a global movement. LX News host Ashley Holt explains why Everard’s death touched a nerve with women around the world.
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Free Online Event Hopes to Help Female Business Owners
Meghan Moring and Jeanine Suah are well aware of some of the economic hurdles that Black female business owners face. The two friends became business partners five years ago and launched Thynk Global, a company focused on helping female business owners get the capital they need to help their businesses survive and thrive. Thynk Global teamed up with its corporate…
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Free Summit for Female Entrepreneurs
The event will speak about some of the important economic hurdles that Black female owners have to overcome.
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Burger King UK Gets Pushback for ‘Women Belong in the Kitchen' Post
Companies and organizations around the world have been making supportive statements to celebrate International Women’s Day, but one tweet from Burger King U.K. is raising eyebrows.
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Women Are Essential: For International Women's Day, Here's How to Help
This International Women’s Day, CARE is helping women get back to work.
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About 275,000 Women Left Workforce in January in ‘Critical' Pandemic Trend, Experts Say
“The consequences for women could take years to recover from, and we don’t have years to wait. Families don’t have years to wait,” one expert said.
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Period Poverty and the Fight to End the Pink Tax on Menstrual Products
Period poverty. It’s when someone doesn’t have access to menstrual products — often because they simply can’t afford them. Scotland recently became the first country in the world to make period products free to every citizen who needs them. But here in the U.S., they are not even exempt from taxes placed on luxury goods in many states. NBCLX Storyteller...
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Utah Senator Blocks National Museums for Latinos, Women
A lone senator from Utah has blocked the bipartisan approval of two new national museums to honor American Latinos and women
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Women Crucial to Biden's Win, Even as Gender Gap Held Steady
Women were a key factor in Joe Biden’s presidential victory; if only men had voted, Donald Trump would have won instead
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One in Four Women Are Considering Downshifting or Leaving the Workforce: How to Stop This Alarming Trend
According to the 2020 Women in the Workplace study, one in four women are now considering downshifting their careers or leaving the workforce entirely. Alexis Krivkovich, one of the co-authors of the report, joins LX News to explain how the pandemic is causing burnout and how to stop this disturbing trend.
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Drink Up! New Whiskey Honors Untold Stories of Women Bootleggers
In a male-dominant industry two women launched the first whiskey to honor the untold stories of pioneering women bootleggers. The founders of Saint Liberty Whiskey, Erin Harris and Pacifica Sorelle, joined us at NBCLX to discuss how this female empowered company came about.
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Women in Politics: Three Good Signs We're Closing the Gender Gap (Video)
Kamala Harris’ vice presidential nod isn’t the only good sign women are closing the gender gap in the political world, long-dominated by men. NBCLX’ Noah Pransky details three good signs of progress.
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Five Tips to Help Women Raise Their Voices and Make a Difference
Kimberly Faith, the author of “Your Lion Inside,” joined LX News to offer tips for women to make their voices heard and live meaningful lives.
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Formula One's First Latin American Woman Driver Wants to be Treated Like ‘Just a Driver With a Helmet On'
Tatiana Calderón, the first Latin American woman behind the wheel of a Formula One car, explains how she is using her position as a female driver to encourage more women to pursue their own racing dreams in a male-dominated sport.
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Women ‘on Precipice' in Developing Countries Amid COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic means that millions of women in Africa and other developing regions could lose years of success in contributing to household incomes, asserting their independence and expanding financial inclusion.