Health Editors' picks: Our best global photos of 2022 range from heart-rending to hopeful The eye of the camera told the stories of kangaroo care for human babies, Angola's intrepid female de-miners, Ukrainian refugees who find a warm — and familiar — welcome in Brazil and more. Marc Silver
World Aid agencies are stopping work in Afghanistan after the Taliban barred women staff Three major international aid groups on Sunday suspended work in Afghanistan following a decision by the country's Taliban rulers to ban women from working at non-governmental organizations. The Associated Press
Sports Boxing powerhouse Cuba lets women boxers compete Cuban officials say women boxers will be able to compete officially after decades of restrictions, though they didn't yet confirm if that would be taken to a professional level like Cuban male boxers. The Associated Press
Health Getting past the ‘hot flash’ cliché: the science of treating menopause ‘Specialists in this area, it's so important that we have shared decision making with our patients and discuss all the risks and all the benefits so women can make choices that are best for their quality of life during this period of time.’ -Dr. Susan Reed Kim Malcolm John O'Brien
Asia Bikes are everywhere in Kabul since the Taliban takeover. But who's not cycling? Women As the economy unravels, "everyone is getting a bike," says one young resident. It's the cheapest way to get around. But the Taliban's conservative culture means women cyclists are not welcome. Diaa Hadid FAZELMINALLAH QAZIZAI
Business $350 million for WeWork co-founder shows how broken and biased venture capital is A reported $350 million investment into a new, yet-to-be-launched real estate venture founded by WeWork co-founder Adam Neumann reveals just how biased the venture capital industry is, experts say. Fernando Alfonso III
Health Global reproductive and women's rights groups react to overturn of Roe v. Wade Some nonprofit groups have welcomed the U.S. Supreme Court decision. But many global reproductive and women's rights groups condemned the ruling. Malaka Gharib
National A new NCAA report show the stark gap in funding for women's sports A newly released report shows men's college athletic programs received more than double that of women's programs in allocated resources in 2020. The Associated Press
Arts & Life In honor of women: poetry and music of struggle and joy One poet asks, ‘Will you not open this door for me? My hand is exhausted from knocking at your door.’ John O'Brien
National As medication abortion becomes dominant, red states restrict pills As access to abortion in clinics becomes limited across much of the country, many patients are turning to abortion pills. And conservative state lawmakers are taking notice. Sarah McCammon
