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The Take It Down Act was signed Monday to force platforms to take down deepfake nudes, revenge porn and ncii. Building on that momentum, the DEFIANCE Act was reintroduced today to allow victims to sue those who created or shared the explicit images. https://t.co/pXx4ZdEnQK

This new report refutes the idea that women who are promoted to CEO got there because of DEI preference and not merit. The report found that female CEOs have more senior leadership experience than their male peers. @forbes https://t.co/7M0MaaUBh3

The new bill signed today forces platforms to take down deepfake nudes within 48 hours and creates punishments for those who share them. Women professionals have increasingly become targets—hopefully this will help @forbes https://t.co/Gueif3f9gO

New research shows marriages can suffer when women outearn husbands— sadly outdated beliefs about who should be the provider are still going strong @forbes https://t.co/7CvHUXmUda

Two new studies—one focused on bonobos, and one on women at work—underscore how female alliances can be game-changers. The takeaway: Whether in the rainforest or the boardroom, when females band together, they are better equipped to challenge dominance.https://t.co/ewSHoH5N5L

Papers by women are cited less in patents. To explore why, researchers had participants read a research abstract, telling half it was by a man and half by a woman. Those who thought the author was male rated the science as more important and read longer https://t.co/nWKbWJG4no

New research sheds light on discrimination against expectant fathers. The study finds that the more workplace discrimination an expectant father perceives, the more likely the mother is to exit the workforce or switch jobs. @forbes https://t.co/W10jSawQI7

Women are significantly less likely to compete at work—whether applying for executive roles, asking for promotions, or negotiating higher pay. Now, new research reveals that simply informing women of this gender gap boosts their willingness to compete. https://t.co/6Ipb8axsOi

Billie Jean King got a star on the Walk Of Fame today - and afterward, I got to talk to her about her thoughts on women's professional sports, women in the boardroom, and why athletes make great business leaders. @forbes https://t.co/iy9Dw3Hqd8

Indeed examined job listings for factors that impact pay gap. Good news: 60% of job listings contained salary information, up from just 18% in 2020. Bad news: Remote work opportunities are dwindling, down 20% from their pandemic peak. https://t.co/19Iia58b4n

Ad spending on women’s sports surged in 2024, more than doubling from the previous year, according to a new report from TV marketing firm EDO via @forbes https://t.co/UTrGKufVul

A new study suggests that parents engage more frequently in math activities with young boys than girls—even though the parents think math is equally important for girls. via @forbes https://t.co/XryOZISeCP

Sweden has taken the top spot as the best country for working women. Meanwhile, the U.S. came in at a disappointing 19th place. Here's why - via @forbes https://t.co/VVxAsotG2f

This launch will be the first time in 62 years that women have traveled to space without a man on board. @katyperry @GayleKing

Yelp looked at all the new women-owned businesses that launched on the site in 2024 - the biggest growth was in home services (like plumbing, appliance repair, siding). @forbes https://t.co/pKic4YQbbH

Over half of U.S. workers have dated a coworker. If you’re thinking about giving your colleague a Valentine, here are some tips on how to do it professionally- via @forbes https://t.co/TOpQzsGa3C

When the recruitment strategy at this large tech company switched to having the HR team shortlist candidates for job openings, they ended up hiring more women. @Forbes https://t.co/xAOsOvJ4oq