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The percentage of women working on major motion pictures inched up slightly in 2020, a group that studies female employment in film reported Saturday.

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...

A lone senator from Utah has blocked the bipartisan approval of two new national museums to honor American Latinos and women

Women were a key factor in Joe Biden’s presidential victory; if only men had voted, Donald Trump would have won instead

Women who work in the paid labor force in early adulthood and middle age may have slower memory decline later in life than those who do not work for pay, according to a study released Wednesday by a UCLA- led team of researchers.

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.

Surfing has long been a male-dominated sport, but for decades women have been also dropping into the waves. There’s a growing number of female surfers in the past few years. Many of them have been surfing since they were young, but say the culture was very different.

A growing number of women in California are hitting the surf, reports NBC 7’s Consumer Bob.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Questions about whether chemicals used to color or straighten hair can cause cancer have swirled for years, according to Today.com. The answers have been inconsistent and inconclusive, but a large new study released on Tuesday had some sobering findings: Women who used permanent hair dye or straighteners, or applied straighteners to others, had a higher risk of developing breast cancer...

 The extra cost women pay for products is often referred to as the “pink tax.” Here are some ways to avoid paying more.

U.S. government regulators are accusing software maker Oracle of engaging in discriminatory practices that resulted in thousands of its women, black and Asian employees being underpaid by more than $400 million. The allegations emerged Tuesday in a filing made in a two-year-old case that is being pursued by a part of the U.S. Labor Department that examines the pay practices...

The FDNY’s first all-women engine company has been detailed to a firehouse in Manhattan.
The six-firefighter company was detailed to Engine 503 on 51st Street in Manhattan, the FDNY said in a Facebook post.

Towards the end of actress Frances McDormand’s Academy Awards speech Sunday night, she asked women in the industry to stand up and to make contractual demands on film studios, NBC News reported. McDormand ended her speech with two words: “Inclusion rider.” An inclusion rider refers to a star’s ability to put companies under clear, contractual obligations to hire more women...

Hillary Clinton says she meant no disrespect when she said some women voters are more swayed by men. Clinton took to Facebook on Saturday to explain comments she made during an interview in India last week when she said: Democrats “do not do well with white men, and we don’t do well with married, white women. And part of that...

Thousands marched all over the country in support of women’s rights.