World's Oldest Golfing Club to Finally Admit Women
For the first time in 273 years, the Muirfield Golf Club in Scotland will finally allow women to become members.
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This Questionnaire Could Prevent Thousands of Unnecessary Prostate Cancer Surgeries
A first-of-its-kind online tool could help thousands of prostate cancer patients to abstain from undergoing unnecessary – and risky – medical treatments.
'Monumental Day' as First-Ever Woman is Named the General Manager of Major League Baseball Team
Making history as the first female and Asian-American GM is baseball history, Kim Ng takes over at the Miami Marlins.
We've Made Massive Progress Educating Girls Around the World in the Last 25 Years, Says Report
A UNESCO report shows the proportion of girls being educated globally has risen to 89% in 25 years-180 million more girls in school.
Women Break Stereotypes By Building Their Own Tiny Houses
Construction might usually be a male-dominated career field, but these women don't think so.
Obama Wears Tiara on His Head for Girl Scouts
Presidential photographer Pete Souza says he is considering this adorable photo as one of his Top White House Pictures of 2014. Obama agreed to don a tiara and pose with Girl Scouts from Tulsa, Oklahoma who were exhibiting at the White House Science Fair.
Survey Says Uplifting Other Women is Top Priority for 70% of American Females-International Women's Day
Despite how women and mothers still endure feelings of discrimination, 69% of women also feel more empowered today than ever before.
Himalayan State Becomes First in India to Give Wives Co-Ownership of Ancestral Land
In the Indian State of Uttarakhand, women have been made co-owners of their husbands, or father's, ancestral land—such as farms.
Elderly Black Women Celebrate High Court Victory For Equal Property Rights in Divorces, Averting Homelessness
Four brave women in South Africa have successfully overturned a set of apartheid-era marriage laws that denied them equal property rights.
Lawyer Smashes World Record Becoming Fastest Female to Row Across the Atlantic - To Show Girls Anything is Possible
London lawyer Victoria Evans has set a new world record for the fastest female solo row across the Atlantic, slashing 9 days off the old one.
Anonymous and Encouraging Message Posted in University Restroom
A photo of a notebook page taped to a bathroom wall at her university has gone viral because of its encouraging and positive message meant for women who have written on the stalls about some of their saddest life experiences.
Chubby Teen Becomes Body-Image Hero After Bikini Photo Goes Viral
A New York college student who started a blog on self-acceptance in order to help other young women deal with body image taunts has become a viral hero to many for her frank and powerful online discussion about her weight.
Tiny Ball Players Dress Like 'Elsa' to Be Tough AND Pretty (Awesome Photos)
A team of tiny tomboys dressed up as Elsa from Frozen for their team's tee-ball photos prove that girls can be anything they want to be.
With ISIS Gone, Kurdish Lady Promises to Only Wear Red the Rest of Her Life
When ISIS fled her town, and took their gloomy dress code with them, this woman celebrated by declaring she'll only wear red for the rest of her life.
Three Women Prevent a Possible Rape in Progress
Three girlfriends stopped a potential rape in progress after witnessing a male companion slip something into a woman's drink from a black vial.
It's Decided: The Famous Women On New US Currency Will Be…
Harriet Tubman isn't the only one who is about to receive recognition for her historical achievements...
Dear Customer, Who Stuck Up For His Little Brother
A pair of brothers came into a video game shop. No sooner had the younger boy picked out his gift when his father insisted that he choose a more manly (shooter) game and scoffed at the boy's choice of a purple controller. Then, big brother stepped in.
Taxi Service By Women, For Women, Launches in India
Created to prevent harassment of women, this is the first transportation service of its kind in India.
Thousands of Indian Doctors Fight Sexism by Delivering Baby Girls For Free
In order to change India's public perception of women, 17,000 medical officials are pledging to deliver baby girls for free or a discounted price.
New Treatment Offers Hope for Women With Frequent Hot Flashes
This exciting new treatment decreased women's hot flashes by 73%, while also decreasing severity and frequency.
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