Women
Women Of The Week: Chinese Actress Jiang Mengjie, UK Gardner Carly Burd And South African Hot Air Balloon Pilot Semakaleng Mathebula
Here are some of the women who are making an impact and inspiring us this week.
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Cute
This Emirati Astronaut Sent An Eid Greeting From The International Space Station And It’s Wholesome
Sultan Al Neyadi and Suhail, his “partner” on the mission, shared a very special message from the International Space Station.
Activism
This Chinese Actress Spoke Up About Being Upskirted And Blackmailed And People Are Praising Her Bravery
Jiang Mengjie said she decided to come forward because she hopes she can help more people become aware to the issue.
Featured
After A UK Woman’s Garden Feeding People In Need Was Vandalized, People On TikTok Stepped In To Help
Burd will continue to plant with the help of many wonderful volunteers.
LGBTQ
Uganda’s President Has Rejected A Bill That Would Make It A Crime To Be LGBTQ
It’s not clear if Yoweri Museveni, who has a record of being anti-LGBTQ, sent the bill back to make it even tougher.
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K-Pop Star Moonbin From ASTRO Has Been Found Dead At The Age Of 25
The police told CNN that authorities believe Moonbin had taken his own life, but the cause of death has not yet been determined.
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BTS’ J-Hope Has Become The Second Band Member To Enlist In South Korea’s Military Service
J-Hope shared photos of him with a freshly-shaven head with the caption “I’ll have a good trip!!”.
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This Woman Is Blazing A New Trail As South Africa’s First Black Woman Hot Air Balloon Pilot
Semakaleng Mathebula had never seen a hot air balloon growing up but is now one of the few women in the industry.
Activism
An Anti-Abortion Supporter Tried To Confront Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau But He Completely Shut Him Down
“It sounds like you need to do a little more thinking. And a little bit more praying.”
Women
This 26-Year-Old South Korean Actress And Model Has Been Found Dead In Her Home
No cause of death was disclosed.
Featured
New Zealand Now Has A Gender Equal Cabinet For The First Time Ever
The cabinet now consists of 10 men and 10 women and has a record number of six ministers who are of Māori descent.
Cute
This Teddy Bear Clinic In Belgium Helps Children Overcome Their Hospital Fear In The Cutest Way
The “Teddy Bears’ Clinic” has been operating for more than 10 years and has treated more than 6,000 toys since 2012.