Today’s links feature people joining forces to marry, box, play music––and cats that don’t want any part of it.
Women
Police Chase ‘Hug Bandit’ in St. Louis
A mystery man has been approaching women in the St. Louis area and asking for hugs.
What the Rest of the World is Like for Women
Conditions for women have improved slightly over the last 20 years, but many areas still suffer from incredible inequality, violence and educational disparity
Stomach-Touching Dare on Tosh.0 Makes Some Viewers Queasy
Host Daniel Tosh invited viewers to tape themselves sneaking up on women, then “lightly touching” their stomachs. Is the prank simple fun, or out of line?
The ‘Naked Face Project’: Two Months, Sans Beauty Products
For some, getting dolled up means a swipe of eye shadow, a dab of lipstick and a pair of stilettos. But Molly Barker and Caitlin Boyle from Charlotte, N.C., have redefined what it means to put their best faces forward. Founders …
SATs, ACTs Beef Up Security After Cheating Scandals
Plus, more of the week’s top education news.
Thinterest? When Social Networks and Body Image Collide
Are websites like Pinterest, Tumblr and Facebook enabling eating disorders? And can they really do anything to stop it?
Ladies First: Czech Railways Rolls Out Female-Priority Compartments
Sorry, fellas, these seats are taken. In hopes of improving services for women, Czech Railways recently introduced “Ladies Compartments,” which will give priority seating to women and provide improved comfort.
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Reading While Eating for March 16: Big Spenders
Friday’s links talk high-earning women, tourist destinations and celebrity style slip-ups.
The 5 Best U.S. States for Women
Which states top the list of the best places to live for women? iVillage takes a look at the places where the nation’s healthy, wealthy and wise women reside.
Reading While Eating for March 9: The Future Is Now
Friday’s links take a look at robots in space and “futuristic” women.
Reading While Eating for March 7: Internet Oddities
Wednesday’s links give you the meaning behind some of the web’s weirdest stuff.
