How to get LPGA, women’s sports more visibility, Ally leads charge to eliminate media gap

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Media coverage is the biggest gap in women’s sports coverage, and Ally Bank is at the forefront of helping bridge that gap.

Women’s sports are on the rise — slowly but surely.

As a feminist who pushes for equality, especially across sports, I had no idea how out of touch I was until I caught three events in one day.

Last Sunday, Ally Bank invited me to Washington, D.C., to watch a female sports equinox, three professional events happening on...

You can get an at-home flu ‘shot’ starting next year

The at-home treatment could assist people who are unable to travel to immunization appointments. | Photo by Jeff Gritchen/Digital First Media/Orange County Register via Getty Images

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a nasally-administered influenza immunization treatment that can be taken at home. FluMist — a nasal spray vaccine that AstraZeneca initially developed as an in-office treatment two decades ago — will still require a prescription to obtain and is expected...

The rise of this extreme trend shows us why moderation is is more important than ever

Self-flagellation doesn’t equal mental resilience.

As a coach, I’ve encountered my fair share of eccentric executive behaviors. But nothing prepared me for the moment when a CEO I was working with burst into my office with a gleam in his eye. He proudly recounted his latest “achievement. An eight-hour, transatlantic flight without a single sip of water, bite of food, or moment of distraction.

Tech companies aren’t just going to war. They’re owning the battlefield

In an exclusive excerpt from her new book, Marietje Schaake examines how the murkiness of war gets murkier as companies with unchecked power enter the fray.

In the months after Russia invaded Ukraine and destroyed much of the country’s telecom infrastructure, Elon Musk offered twenty thousand Starlink satellite internet terminals to facilitate internet connections for Ukrainians. These SpaceX terminals did not just enable communications between citizens or allow people to reach news...

How to stop feeling embarrassed at work

Feeling embarrassed every now and then isn’t a bad thing. But these three strategies can help if it’s impacting your professional life.

Imagine this: You’re working for a new company and for the first few weeks, you listen a lot and don’t say much to anyone. Then, at an all-hands meeting, you are asked to say a few words. You start out with a short joke, and it immediately falls flat. You feel your cheeks flush and stare at the floor in embarrassment, and ultimately find it hard to...

20 Stylish Things From Amazon That'll Probably Make People Ask "Where'd You Get That"

Because reeling in a few extra compliments this week sounds pretty nice.

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In Praise of Climate Virtue Signaling

Politicians and other leaders don’t like to brag about their green credentials. But what if a little virtue is exactly what we’re missing?

Adaptogenic drinks: The Race to Make Your Coffee Do More and More

Adaptogenic drinks are having a moment, as brands embrace ingredients with claims to improve focus, energy, and productivity, without caffeine jitters. And this is only the beginning.

Attention, Spoiled Software Engineers: Take a Lesson from Google’s Programming Language

The language Go hails from an era when programmers had smaller egos and fewer commercial ambitions. My generation of strivers has a lot to learn.

Presidents Cup: A quick look at the rosters for USA, International teams

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The Presidents Cup is finally here, so let’s introduce both complete teams for the USA and International sides.

Welcome to Playing Through’s daily ritual — Golf Talk Today.

Each day, the crew will discuss various elements of the PGA Tour, LPGA, LIV Golf, and more.

The Presidents Cup is finally here as Team USA looks to retain the title this week at the Royal Montreal Golf Club in Quebec, Canada.

Team USA captain Jim Furyk and the...

Only Connect: Meredith Monk’s Antidote to What Divides Us

“Indra’s Net,” coming to the Park Avenue Armory, shows off the polymathic Monk’s artistry as she enters her 60th season as a performer and creator.

On Chicago’s South Side, White Sox Fans Know Misery. But Not Like This.

The baseball team tied the modern day record for losses on Sunday, dropping a 120th game. In the team’s most loyal neighborhood, some people couldn’t bear to watch.

Forced From Home by War, They Found Solace in Soccer

For dozens of women who fled Myanmar and settled in Thailand, soccer has become a refuge from both the troubles of daily life and conservative cultural norms.

The Secret Weapon to Fight Flooding Is Hidden in Plain Sight

It looks like and feels like a regular street. But beneath the surface, six layers are working to keep rainwater from overwhelming New York City neighborhoods.

Defense Lawyers Scramble to Halt Marcellus Williams’s Execution in Missouri

A hearing on Monday in the state’s Supreme Court could determine whether Marcellus Williams is executed on Tuesday for a 1998 murder conviction.

Putin Is Hunting Down Ordinary People All Over the World

It’s not just opposition figures who are caught in the Kremlin’s dragnet.

Just When You Thought Politics Couldn’t Get Any Grosser

The Mark Robinson story is yet another case of self-declared morality being at variance with actual behavior.

How Lying Became Disinformation

Today “disinformation” and “misinformation” are often invoked by the left in the same way “fake news” is by the right.

‘I Cannot Have That Man Be My Governor’: Inside Josh Stein’s Bid to Beat Mark Robinson in North Carolina

Josh Stein is fighting to prevent a MAGA takeover of North Carolina.

As Soccer Jerseys Become Vintage Streetwear, Big Investors Buy In

Vintage soccer jerseys have become a streetwear staple, and a target of major investors. Their real appeal lies in the memories they conjure.