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Women are an incredible influence on the strength and well-being of families and communities, but it doesn’t stop there: Their equal and active economic participation is also an important driver of growth and development. Closing the gender gap in the workforce could add trillions to global GDP, according to the International Labor Organization . From competitiveness to profitability, gender diversity can help businesses sell more, make more money, and achieve other goals. Unfortunately, despite the immense benefits of women’s economic empowerment, current systems too often work against women rather than in support of them. It’s past time for policies and solutions that support the equal and active participation of women within economies and societies at large. When women are seen, counted, and in positions to lead, the whole world benefits. Companies with women on their boards experience higher sales and greater return on invested capital than those with less gender … [Read more...] about The world will benefit when women are counted and heard

John McCain kills the “skinny repeal” of the Affordable Care Act on July 27, 2017. Photo: AP/YouTube There’s been a lot of justified talk about how the Biden COVID-19 stimulus bill that passed the Senate over the weekend represents one of the largest expansions of federal assistance to low-to-moderate-income families since, well, pick your precedent, from a list that includes FDR’s New Deal and LBJ’s Great Society. The bill’s ultimate legacy, of course, will be determined later. Will its many temporary provisions (notably, boosts in the child tax credit and the Earned Income Tax Credit) be made permanent? And what will follow it as the Biden administration’s next act, which will presumably address the broad outlines of the health-care system and anti-poverty programs? But even at this preliminary stage of the 46th presidency, we’re seeing quite the turnaround from the social-policy trajectory of the 45th. Just 1,320 days ago, the Trump-and-congressional-Republican plan to … [Read more...] about The Four-Year Swing That Saved America’s Safety Net

As rumored, Elton John performed during the lunchtime reception that followed the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The singer also attended the wedding earlier in Saturday in Windsor. According to the Daily Mail , John took the stage after Prince Harry, following his speech, asked his guests, “Does anyone here know how to play the piano?” John then sat by the piano and performed four songs, “Your Song,” “Circle of Life,” “I’m Still Standing” and “Tiny Dancer”; the latter song features the lyric “L.A. lady,” a nod to Markle’s acting career. Ellie Goulding similarly covered “Your Song” at the wedding of Harry’s brother Prince William and Kate Middleton. “Prince Harry asked Sir Elton to perform at the Reception which was hosted by Her Majesty The Queen at St George’s Hall, Windsor Castle,” Kensington Palace confirmed in a statement . “Sir Elton performed for the newly married couple in recognition of the close connection he has with Prince Harry and his … [Read more...] about Elton John Performs at Royal Wedding Reception

NATICK (CBS) — Giovanni Taboh’s parents are devastated. Their 17-year-old boy was out with his friends this weekend when a Jeep, driven by his best friend, crashed. Giovanni was rushed to the hospital but did not survive. READ MORE: Offshore Wind Project Off Martha's Vineyard Nears Approval His parents told WBZ-TV he was really full of life, so excited about his budding music career. Giovanni Taboh (Courtesy Photo) “It doesn’t sink it. It doesn’t, it hasn’t,” George Taboh said about his son’s death. “We just started crying. It’s been tough, it’s been tough.” The crash happened around 10:30 p.m. on Saturday along I-93 in Canton. Police said Giovanni was ejected from the backseat of a Jeep Wrangler when the driver tried to cross multiple lanes to make an exit and hit another car. “I really don’t want the parents and the kids that were in that car, or their parents to feel guilty, or Nick to feel guilty because it could’ve been Giovanni driving,” said mom Caroline … [Read more...] about Parents Devastated By Crash That Killed 17-Year-Old Natick Boy

Is there a Golden Globe for biggest social media burn of the night? At Sunday's 71st Golden Globes , filmmaker Woody Allen, 78, was honored as the recipient of the Cecil B. DeMille Lifetime Achievement Award. (The writer and director was not present; actress Diane Keaton accepted the award on his behalf.) But not everyone was pleased with the decision. See also: Every Ridiculous Moment You Missed From the 2014 Golden Globes Mia Farrow, who split with Allen in 1992 after 12 years together, dissed her ex passive-aggressively on Twitter during the tribute. Her criticisms stemming from a controversy involving Farrow's adopted daughter, Dylan, who accused Allen of molesting her 20 years ago. The court case against Allen was later dropped. Time to grab some icecream & switch over to #GIRLS — mia farrow (@MiaFarrow) January 13, 2014 Nite all — mia farrow (@MiaFarrow) January 13, 2014 Ronan Farrow, widely believed to be the son of Allen and Farrow, had … [Read more...] about Mia and Ronan Farrow Resurrect 20-Year-Old Woody Allen Scandal