A South Korean court has fined a woman for sexual misconduct after she pulled down a colleague’s trousers – and his underwear, by accident – in front of their colleagues, local media reported. On top of the 2.8 million won ($2,100; £1,500) fine, the woman in her 50s has also been ordered to complete eight...
Last week World Boxing, the organization currently recognized by the Olympics as the governing body for boxing, announced a new policy. Any female boxer whose sex is challenged will have to undergo a PCR test to verify their genetic makeup, i.e. a chromosome test. In addition to rolling out this new policy, World Boxing specifically...
If Democrats and the New York Times really want to correct their “cultural rejection,” Donald Trump just handed them a golden opportunity. Will Gavin Newsom take it? It’s not as if Newsom can’t recognize the moment. Ever since Donald Trump won election to a second term as president, Newsom has tied himself in knots to...
If the Democrats kick David Hogg out of his leadership position at the Democratic National Committee because he is a white male, the jokes will write themselves. Somebody figure out how to work in “Boss Hog,” please. I couldn’t think of one this morning. Semafor has the scoop on an upcoming meeting of the Credentials...
Male health workers should be allowed to perform breast screening examinations to help relieve staff shortages, say experts. X-rays called mammograms are offered to women between the age of 50 and 71 every three years to check for signs of cancer, but can currently only be performed by female staff. The Society of Radiographers (SoR)...
Former England striker Eni Aluko has apologised to Ian Wright for suggesting he risked blocking female pundits from getting opportunities in broadcasting. In an interview with BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour, Aluko said there are only a “finite amount of opportunities” for women and that Wright needs to take notice of how much work he...
LeBron James, one of the most iconic figures in modern sports, has made history once again – this time in the toy aisle. Mattel has announced the release of a new Barbie in Mr James’ likeness, making him the first professional male athlete to be honoured as a Ken doll. “We are excited to bring...
Male fruit flies that drink alcohol become more attractive to females, according to a new study. Adding alcohol to males’ food increases their release of chemicals that attract females and leads to higher mating success. Fruit flies, or Drosophila melanogaster, are often found around our food waste bins as they feed on rotting fruit which...
Kira Butters Sabra has moved to Dartmoor Zoo from Port Lympne Wild Animal Park in Kent A female serval cat is the latest arrival at Dartmoor Zoo and is joining a male which was rescued. Sabra has just moved to the zoo from Port Lympne Wild Animal Park in Kent as a mate for Churchill,...