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How to spot the signs of modern day slavery and stop turning a blind eyeFor many women, a manicure is a cheeky indulgence - where you wouldn't think to notice signs of modern day slavery. For that precious hour, the biggest problems in your life are whether to plump for a sexy scarlet or a subtle mauve - and whether you’ll regret your choice…4 minutes read
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Celebrities open up on their experience of domestic violenceIt's likely that someone you know has been the victim of domestic abuse. According to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in four women in the US will be subject to "intimate partner violence". That is, physical violence, sexual violence, stalking or psychological aggression. Globally, the United…4 minutes read
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Kate Middleton and Prince William have to follow five seriously weird parenting rulesThe birth of a new baby is always an exciting time, and two royals, Kate Middleton and Prince William, know this well. There’s the boy or girl surprise, the big reveal of the name, seeing their precious little face for the first time, and of course, those special first cuddles.…5 minutes read
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Can you flush tampons down the toilet? Tampax issues official adviceWhile we go through packs of them when mother nature calls, many still wonder: "can you flush tampons?" It’s another one of those questions, like "how does the contraceptive pill actually work?" or "what does the thyroid actually do?" that will probably make you squint, mumble, and then give up…4 minutes read
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7 sexist laws in the US you won't believe still existSince Donald Trump came to power in January 2016, he has been repeatedly accused by women’s groups of encouraging sexist laws. Between redacting the Fair Pay and Workplaces Order, which was designed to ensure companies observe pay transparency and invoking harsher anti-abortion measures, many have said that it feels like…6 minutes read
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Women who support women are more successful, research showsIn 2020, it's more important than ever for women to support women. And indeed, research has shown that women benefit from mutual support and cooperation from other women in the workplace. To the extent that it can impact their success to a phenomenal degree. But where do these results come…4 minutes read
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Here's how you can support Black Lives MatterFour Nine stands in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement, today and every day. We are committed to supporting our Black colleagues and followers, and taking action against the systematic injustices facing the Black community. Like many organisations, we know we have a long way to go. We want…3 minutes read
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US Soccer won't give women's team equal pay because the men have 'more responsibility'As the U.S women's national soccer team (USWNT) continues with their equal pay lawsuit, attornies for the U.S Soccer Federation have put forth the argument that male soccer players carry "more responsibility within U.S soccer" than their female counterparts. The lawsuit, which was filed in March of 2019, in Los…4 minutes read
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6 years ago
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100-year-old man has recovered from coronavirusA 100-year-old man has been discharged from a hospital in China after recovering from coronavirus, per state media, The Independent reports. The centenarian is the oldest person to recover after being diagnosed with the SARS-like virus, Xinhua news agency states. The man, who has only been identified by his surname,…2 minutes read
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Woman tests positive for coronavirus a second time confirming scientists' fearsA woman in Japan has tested positive for the coronavirus for the second time, in what authorities say is the first such case in the country, per the Guardian. The woman, who is reportedly in her 40's and works as a tour bus guide, tested positive on Wednesday after developing…3 minutes read
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Catholic priest suggests abortion is worse than pedophilia, which 'doesn't kill anyone'A Catholic priest has provoked extreme controversy this week, after suggesting that pedophilia is more acceptable than abortion, as it "doesn't kill anyone". Speaking to CNN affiliate WJAR, Rhode Island priest Rev. Richard Bucci of Sacred Heart Church, claimed that although child molestation and rape is a "horrible thing", comparing…3 minutes read
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Mom livid after daycare worker scrawls 'out of diapers' across toddler’s stomachA Florida mom has expressed her fury after picking up her young son from daycare, only to discover an employee had scrawled a rude reminder to the mother on her son's stomach. Heather Chisum revealed that staff at her son's daycare include a daily report in her son's lunchbox as…4 minutes read
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