Women and Girls

• Jeffrey Epstein’s Trust Reveals Beneficiaries of His Fortune - Jeffrey Epstein wanted most of his money to go to his girlfriend. Mr. Epstein’s brother and a Harvard math professor were also named beneficiaries.
• They Said They Weren’t Close to Epstein. New Documents Show Otherwise. - Materials released by the Justice Department revealed that leading business and political figures had enduring relationships with the disgraced financier.
• Why Japan’s Leader Won’t Enter the Male-Dominated Sumo Ring - Sanae Takaichi, the first woman to lead Japan as prime minister, skipped a sumo awards ceremony, reflecting her cautious approach to gender issues.
• Diane Crump, First Woman to Ride in Kentucky Derby, Dies at 77 - She was the first professional female jockey to compete at a track in the United States where betting was legal, and notched up 228 career victories.
• Women Directed Fewer Box Office Hits in 2025, Report Finds - The number of female filmmakers dropped to 8.1 percent this year from 13.4 percent in 2024, according to a study from the University of Southern California.
• Hundreds Sue Virginia Hospital and Executives Over Unneeded Surgeries - More than 500 women claimed that they had received unnecessary operations. Hospital leaders said they were not aware of a doctor’s misconduct.
• Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s First Female Prime Minister, Dies - A leader for three terms, she traded the country’s leadership with Sheikh Hasina, the head of another political dynasty, over decades. She was believed to be 80.
• Why We Keep Falling for Narcissistic Leaders - We should know better.
• Epstein Victims Ask Congress to Ensure Justice Dept. Releases All Files - More than a dozen women called for congressional hearings to ensure that the Justice Department is fully complying with the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
• The Dark Side of the Global Surrogacy and Fertility Industry - Eve was one of dozens of Thai women who traveled 4,000 miles — only to be trapped by the dark side of the global fertility industry.