Obermeyer’s New CEO Sets Sights on Female Hunters and Anglers
At 105 years old, it was time for Klaus Obermeyer to pass the reins of his business to someone else. Since starting Sport Obermeyer in Aspen in 1947, the German-born businessman has been…
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Proportion of female directors at top 100 SGX companies surpasses 25% target in 2024
The proportion of female directors in the largest 100 Singapore-listed companies hit 25.1 per cent last year, up from 23.7 per cent in 2023, the latest edition of the Singapore Board…
Jodie Foster on ‘Vie Privée’ in Cannes, What Trump Means for Female Directors and Why Turning 60 Led to Career Contentment: ‘There’s a Freedom’
Jodie Foster can go years without making a movie. “I’m picky,” she admits. “I’m not really interested in acting just for the sake of acting. It has to really speak to me.” It’s a few hours…
Arrested for Singing While Female, in “My Orange Garden”
One thing is immediately clear in Anna-Sophia Richard’s short film “My Orange Garden,” and that is how much Faravaz loves to sing. She issues rich, quavering vocals—no matter whether on a…
Rumaan Alam and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Female Protagonist
The writer Rumaan Alam has noticed that readers, especially as of late, can be quick to dismiss novels that have characters they find unpleasant. But “when a character on the page is able…
Amanda S. Reynolds: Long Island Woman Sues Navy after Her Dream to Become First Female US Navy SEAL Was Shattered Due to 'Age Discrimination'
An aspiring G.I. Jane is furious and has decided to sue the US Navy after her dream of becoming the first female Navy SEAL was shattered as military recruiters kept delaying her…
A Team of Female Founders Is Launching Cloud Security Tech That Could Overhaul AI Protection
While working on internet-of-things security in the mid-2010s, Alex Zenla realized something troubling. Unlike PCs and servers that touted the latest, greatest processors, the puny chips…
Female Rockdale Teacher Who Had a Sexual Relationship with Student, Gave Birth to Teen's Child, Avoids Prison
A former teacher at Rockdale High School who had a child with a 17-year-old student was placed on felony probation Friday. As reported by KWTX, Shawnee Nicole Despain, 26, pleaded guilty…
Female Protagonists Featured in Record Number of Films in 2024, Study Finds
Films like “Wicked,” “The Substance,” “A Quiet Place: Day One” and “Moana 2” didn’t just dominate the box office. They provided meaty roles for females in some of the year’s biggest…
‘The Bachelorette’ Is Skipping a Summer: No New Female Lead Following Grant Ellis’ ‘Bachelor’ Season
There won’t be a new season of “The Bachelorette” this summer, Variety has learned. While ABC franchise typically airs “The Bachelor” each spring before selecting one of the contestants to…
After Delay, Army Releases Name of Decorated Female Soldier Rebecca Lobach in Black Hawk Tragedy" "Army Finally
The U.S. Army has identified Captain Rebecca M. Lobach as one of the three soldiers killed in the Black Hawk helicopter crash over the Potomac River on Wednesday night. The crash, caused…
US Air Force cuts training course on Tuskegee and female WWII pilots
The U.S. Air Force removed training courses with videos of its Tuskegee Airmen and the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) on Saturday in response to President Donald Trump's executive…
Four female Israeli soldiers to be released as part of ceasefire deal, Hamas says
JERUSALEM — Four female soldiers are set to be released by Hamas on Saturday as part of the ceasefire and hostage release deal it struck with Israel, the militant group said. Karina Ariev,…
Valérie André, aviator and parachutist who became France's first female general, dies aged 102
PARIS (AP) — Valérie André, a French aviator and parachutist who became the first woman to become a general officer in France, has died. She was 102. France's ministry of armies and the…
Female Ohio Teacher's Aide Arrested for Raping Teenage Student with Intellectual Disability
A teacher's aide in Ohio has been arrested for allegedly raping a teenage student with the mental capacity of a 9-year-old after the victim's mother caught the 45-year-old woman at her…
Linda De Sousa Abreu: Female London Jail Officer Who Engaged in Sexual Act with Inmate in Recorded Prison Romp Jailed for 15 Months
A married prison officer has been jailed for 15 months after being caught on video having sex with an inmate, in what was described as a "shocking breach of public trust." Linda De Sousa…
Tennis Legend Martina Navratilova Blasts AP's Female Athlete Award for Olympic Boxer Imane Khelif Amid Gender Controversy"
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif secured third place in the Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year 2024 award. However, her inclusion has reignited controversy surrounding her Olympic…
Who Is Japan's 'Black Widow'? Female Serial Killer Chisako Kakehi Dies at 78
Chisako Kakehi, dubbed the "Black Widow" for murdering her elderly lovers with cyanide, has died in custody at the age of 78. Authorities announced her passing on Friday, marking the end…
Who Is Kirsty Sansum? Female Drug Dealer Breaks the Internet with Her Glamorous Mugshot
A female drug dealer has captured the attention of millions of online fans after authorities released her glamorous mugshot. Kirsty Sansum, 30, avoided prison despite being caught with…
Former Female Tennessee Teacher Who Got Pregnant After Raping 12-Year-Old Boy, Sentenced
A former Tennessee teacher who got pregnant after raping a 12-year-old boy pleaded guilty and has been sentenced to 25 years in prison with no parole. On Dec. 20, Alissa McCommon, 39, of…
Female Texas Teacher Accused of 'Rubbing' Student's Genitals Through His Clothing, Exchanging Sexual Messages with Him
A Henderson woman was arrested Wednesday on charges of possession of child pornography following an investigation by Henderson Police Department. Kathryn Laraine Prior, Henderson ISD's…
Column: California produced a female House speaker and vice president. So why are women losing ground?
When California lawmakers convened in Sacramento for a special session this month, they marked a milestone. For the first time ever, women held nearly half the seats in the 120-member…
Female Indiana Corrections Officer Arrested for Having a Sexual Relationship with Inmate, Smuggling Drugs into Prison
An officer at the Indiana Department of Correction's (IDOC) facility in Pendleton has been arrested and charged with numerous crimes, including sexual misconduct and trafficking with an…
From freedom fighter to Namibia's first female president
Nicknamed NNN, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has made history by being elected as Namibia's first female president. The 72-year-old won more than 57% of the vote, with her closest rival,…