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Only two Yangtze giant softshell turtles may remain alive after the last confirmed female died in 2023. Conservationists are using cutting-edge DNA technology to search for hidden survivors in Asia's rivers.
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In a world dominated by men, Val Arendse became one of Cape Town's only female trek netters, earning respect through skill and determination. For 26 years, she's proven that instinct, courage, and heart matter more than tradition.
Months after Hurricane Helene devastated parts of North Carolina, Henderson County is turning temporary disaster response positions into permanent jobs to support long-term community rebuilding. The decision recognizes that recovery takes years, not months.
A new video game starring China's only female emperor sold over 1 million copies in two weeks by refusing to cater exclusively to male or female gamers. Road to Empress is changing how the gaming industry thinks about its audience.
A simple "bring a friend" program in rural India is helping women gain control over their family planning decisions. By offering vouchers to attend clinics with female peers, the initiative reduces stigma and empowers reproductive choices.
Africa's private equity firms employ women at nearly double the global rate, with female investors holding 44% of positions and making funding decisions at triple the worldwide average. The shift proves that when women control capital, women-led businesses get funded at six times the rate.
A Great Dane from New England just earned the Guinness World Record for tallest living female dog. Her big personality matches her record-breaking height.
Dame Marie Bashir, who broke barriers as New South Wales' first female governor and spent decades championing mental health care, has died at 95. Her extraordinary life touched thousands through her work in psychiatry, advocacy for marginalized communities, and unwavering commitment to treating everyone with dignity.
Traditional female leaders from across Ghana gathered to map out their 2026 mission: getting more girls into school and keeping them there. The union reports they've already achieved 80% of their goals in fighting child marriage and supporting teen mothers.
In 1930s Germany, Indian scientist Irawati Karve stood up to her Nazi professor who demanded she prove racial superiority theories. She chose scientific truth over propaganda, revolutionizing anthropology in India despite career penalties.
Author Twinkle Khanna shares how watching her single mother wake at dawn to juggle acting shifts and fitness routines shaped her understanding of female strength. The powerful childhood observation became a blueprint for self-reliance that psychologists say influences gender beliefs for life.
The world's top female golfers are joining a new high-tech indoor league that promises to bring their personalities and skills to fans like never before. England's Charley Hull and world number one Jeeno Thitikul lead the first wave of stars committed to the Women's TGL launching winter 2026-27.
Country music legend Dolly Parton celebrated her 80th birthday by releasing a charity single with an all-star female cast and watching Tennessee declare January 19th "Dolly Parton Day." All proceeds support pediatric cancer research at a Nashville children's hospital.
Despite protests and travel warnings, Hong Kong women are sharing how careful planning made their solo trips to Iran memorable and safe. Their experiences are sparking important conversations about smart travel versus reckless adventure.
Scientists discovered that female moths can actually hear plants crying out for help when they're stressed. This breakthrough reveals a hidden world where insects listen to ultrasonic plant sounds before choosing where to lay their eggs.
Professor Olugbemisola Odusote just shattered a 64-year glass ceiling to become Nigeria's first female Director General of the Nigerian Law School. Her journey from lecturer to leader shows how dedication and excellence open doors for everyone.
Lieutenant Colonel Jacqueline Dela Galley just shattered a glass ceiling in Ghana's Armed Forces, becoming the first woman ever to command the nation's Military Police. Her historic appointment marks a major win for merit-based leadership in one of Africa's most respected military institutions.
Fortune 500 CEOs and top entrepreneurs are openly sharing their strategies for success through digital platforms, giving women everywhere direct access to proven frameworks. The movement calls for women to support each other's achievements rather than undermine them.
Gotham FC midfielder Rose Lavelle earned U.S. Soccer's 2025 Female Player of the Year after recovering from injury to score the winning goal in the NWSL Championship. Her young teammate Lilly Reale took home Young Female Player of the Year honors in her breakout rookie season.
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A fictional character drawn with pen and ink became the face of a new kind of American woman in the late 1890s. The Gibson Girl showed that women could be both beautiful and independent, helping change how society viewed female empowerment.
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