‘Show them what crazy can do’: Serena Williams brilliantly calls out double standards in new ad

The word ‘crazy’ has been given a shakeup In a new Nike ad led by tennis superstar Serena Williams.

Source: ‘Show them what crazy can do’: Serena Williams brilliantly calls out double standards in new ad

The deadly truth about a world built for men – from stab vests to car crashes

Crash-test dummies based on the ‘average’ male are just one example of design that forgets about women – and puts lives at risk

Source: The deadly truth about a world built for men – from stab vests to car crashes | Life and style | The Guardian

Illegal brothels targeted in Canberra as police express concern for trafficked workers

Key points:

  • Police and border force officials raid 10 illegal brothels in Canberra since July
  • Authorities say there is an uptick in the number of businesses due to an “opportunity” in suburban Canberra
  • There are concerns for the health and wellbeing of the workers, usually trafficked from South-East Asia

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-01-10/police-target-illegal-brothels-in-canberra/10639738

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Valentine’s Day: Why Japanese women are rebelling against patriarchal tradition

Japanese women are rebelling against a decades-old Valentine’s Day tradition that obliges them to give chocolates to the men in their lives.

Source: Valentine’s Day: Why Japanese women are rebelling against patriarchal tradition – CNN

LGBT group drops Martina Navratilova over transgender comments

Martina Navratilova has been removed as an ambassador by Athlete Ally, an organisation that supports LGBT athletes, following her comments on transgender inclusion

Source: LGBT group drops Martina Navratilova over transgender comments | Sport | The Guardian

During Pregnancy, If The Mother Suffers Organ Damage, The Baby in The Womb Sends Stem Cells to Repair the Damaged Organ.

During pregnancy, if the mother suffers organ damage, the baby in the womb sends stem cells to repair the damaged organ.

Source: During Pregnancy, If The Mother Suffers Organ Damage, The Baby in The Womb Sends Stem Cells to Repair the Damaged Organ. – Mind Blowing Facts