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Valentina Sampaio Just Became The First Trans Sports Illustrated Model

Valentina Sampaio Just Became The First Trans Sports Illustrated Model

For the first time in the 56-year history of Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit Issue, the annual special edition will feature a trans model: Valentina Sampaio. The 23-year-old Brazilian-born model previously made history by starring on the cover of French Vogue’s March 2017 issue, and later, in 2019, as Victoria’s Secret’s first-ever […]

These Are The UK’s Happiest Cities (& How Much People Earn There)

These Are The UK’s Happiest Cities (& How Much People Earn There)

We all know that money can’t really buy you happiness – a landmark study published in 2016 found that sound mental health and relationships are far more important. But at the same time, serious money worries can be absolutely devastating – as anyone who’s experienced them knows. The cruel shame […]

Money Diary: A Civil Servant In Sheffield On 23.8k

Money Diary: A Civil Servant In Sheffield On 23.8k

Welcome to Money Diaries, where we’re tackling what might be the last taboo facing modern working women: money. We’re asking a cross-section of women how they spend their hard-earned money during a seven-day period – and we’re tracking every last penny. This week: “I am a 33-year-old civil servant living in […]

Restricting Beauty Salon Treatments Reeks Of Sexism

It was an exciting moment when the British government declared that on Saturday 4th July, hairdressers, barbers, pubs and restaurants were permitted to open their doors for the first time since lockdown measures saw them close in March. We could finally tend to our roots and split ends, and – […]

Flame Print Is 2020’s Most Popular (& Relevant) Trend

Flame Print Is 2020’s Most Popular (& Relevant) Trend

As I write this, a petition is gaining traction, one that calls for Columbus — Ohio’s capital city named after Christopher Columbus — to be renamed “Flavortown” after bleached and beloved restaurateur and Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives host Guy Fieri. “Cheflebrity Guy Fieri was born in Columbus, so naming the […]

You’ll Be Mad You’re Not Competing In This Sims Reality TV Show

You’ll Be Mad You’re Not Competing In This Sims Reality TV Show

March’s sweeping shelter-in-place order triggered a spike in video game downloads and purchases. From Animal Crossing to Fortnite, we gave ourselves makeovers, got married, graduated, and forged all kinds of connections in video games this past spring. To no surprise, The Sims’ perfect blend of nostalgia and world-building offered a […]

Simone Biles Speaks Candidly About Larry Nassar’s Abuse in Vogue

Simone Biles Speaks Candidly About Larry Nassar’s Abuse in Vogue

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ulrik Pedersen/CSM/Shutterstock (10443091ap) Simone Biles of United States of America competing in balance beam for women during the 49th FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships at the Hanns Martin Schleyer Halle in Stuttgart, Germany Day 10 – 49th FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships, Stuttgart, USA – 13 […]