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Even off the field, Alex Morgan is still making waves. The soccer star talks retirement, motherhood, and NWSL momentum. 

Alex Morgan Talks Retirement, the NWSL, and Places to Play

Meet Laila Edwards, the Team USA Olympian redefining the future of hockey.

Laila Edwards Is Skating Into Olympic History

Top NWSL and WNBA athletes on seizing the present, planning for the future, and their messages to the leagues.

Midge Purce, Natasha Cloud, and Courtney Williams on the Present, the Future, and Their Messages for the Leagues

Kendall Toole on leaving Peloton and building a platform that honors body and brain.


Kendall Toole on Movement, Mental Health, and What’s Next

Naomi Osaka’s return to tennis after giving birth is now chronicled in the Tubi documentary:  Naomi Osaka: The Second Set.

Naomi Osaka Talks Motherhood, Resilience, and Being a Role Model

NFL legend Tom Brady on Which Women Athletes Inspire Him

NFL Legend Tom Brady on Which Women Athletes Inspire Him

How pro soccer player Messiah Bright learned to embrace professional fresh starts.

Pro Soccer Player Messiah Bright on Embracing Professional Fresh Starts

Rose McDermott, a political scientist at Brown University, weighs in on presidential age limits, saying "part of the reason the founders of the Constitution didn’t have an upper age limit is that nobody lived long [enough]."

Let's Unpack This: Should There Be Limits For Presidential Candidates?

Paging all Skimm'rs. Ahead of November 5 (that's Election Day), we'll be asking for your take on the state of US politics. Weigh in and Tell Us right here. 

Skimm the Vote 2024

The US is the only developed country in the world that doesn’t offer national paid family leave. We Skimm’d what the hold up is and how it’s impacting families. 

Paid Family Leave: Why the US Falls Behind

The war between Israel and Hamas is an escalation of decades of conflict. It’s important to know the terms and historical background to understand this conflict in full. Here are the terms you’ll likely see the most.

What Is the Gaza Strip? And Other Israel-Hamas War Terms, Explained

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Daily Skimm: Trump's Arraignment, Wisconsin and "Barbie"

Check out what's going on with Wisconsin, Trump's arraignment, and "60 Minutes" in your Daily Skimm. 

Daily Skimm: Wisconsin, Trump's Arraignment, and "60 Minutes"  

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Daily Skimm Weekend: Women in Baseball and National Poetry Month

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Daily Skimm: President Trump, Health Care, and Gwyneth Paltrow

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Daily Skimm: Adnan Syed, Mexico, and Bad Bunny

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Daily Skimm: Nashville, commercial spyware, and planets aligning

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Daily Skimm Weekend: Women in Space and Cherry Blossoms

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Daily Skimm: UTIs, Utah, and "Bridgerton"

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Daily Skimm: Trump, Los Angeles Schools, and Vanderpump Rules

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Daily Skimm: Florida, Credit Suisse, and Berries

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Daily Skimm Weekend: Women in Politics and Novel Vacations

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Daily Skimm: Fort Hood, France, and The Cheese Tax

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Daily Skimm: State of the Economy, Eric Garcetti, and Miami's Last Call

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Daily Skimm: Abortion, Malawi, and Ted Lasso

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Daily Skimm: SVB, The Willow Project, and Lunchables

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Daily Skimm: SVB, The Oscars, and Sammi

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Daily Skimm Weekend: Girls Who Code and Oscars

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Daily Skimm: COVID-19, Germany, and Fruit Roll-Ups

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Daily Skimm: Policing, Michigan, and Lilibet

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Daily Skimm: Abortion, Medicare, and Vegan Reese’s 

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Daily Skimm: Tennessee, Alex Murdaugh, and Jack Daniel’s whiskey

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Daily Skimm: Abortion Pills, Migrant Boat, and The SAG Awards

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Daily Skimm Weekend: Representation in Fashion and Black-Owned Businesses

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Daily Skimm: Section 230, President Biden, and Bad Bunny

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Daily Skimm: Presidents Day

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Daily Skimm: Super Bowl LVII Champs, Unidentified Objects, and Megan Fox

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Daily Skimm Weekend: Super Bowl Ads and Weekend Escape

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Daily Skimm: State of the Union, Hybrid Work, and LeBron James

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Daily Skimm Weekend: Chinese Spy Balloon, Deadly Earthquake, and Beyoncé

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Daily Skimm: Chinese Spy Balloon, Tech Earnings, and Vanessa Hudgens

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Daily Skimm: Debt Limit, Alec Baldwin, and AI

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Daily Skimm: Freshwater Fish, Jan 6 Panel, and Madonna

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Daily Skimm: Classified Docs, Childhood Obesity. and Georgia

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Daily Skimm: 2022 Recap 

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Daily Skimm: President Trump, Twitter, and SZA

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Daily Skimm: Jan 6 investigation, Twitter, and Argentina

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Daily Skimm Weekend: Holiday Blues, Long Reads, and 2023 Goals

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Daily Skimm Weekend: Grant Wahl, AI, and Holiday Parties

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Daily Skimm Weekend: US v. Netherlands and Holiday Gifting

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Daily Skimm: Neuralink, Student Loans, and Pantone

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Daily Skimm Weekend: CEOs and Thanksgiving Leftovers

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Daily Skimm Weekend: World Cup, Thanksgiving Prep, and Long Reads

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Daily Skimm Weekend: The Gen Z Wave, Election Stress

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Daily Skimm: Veterans Day

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Daily Skimm: Elections, Brittney Griner, and Vogue

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Daily Skimm Weekend: Voter Intimidation, Cookbooks, and Daylight Saving Time

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Daily Skimm: Ethiopia, Interest Rates, and Twitter

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Daily Skimm Weekend: Elon Musk's Twitter and Prepping for Halloween

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Daily Skimm Weekend: TikTok, Sober October, and Early Voting

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Daily Skimm Weekend: Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day

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Daily Skimm: Indigenous Peoples’ Day

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Daily Skimm Weekend: Midterms Countdown and Fall

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Daily Skimm: OPEC+, DACA, and Anna Sorokin

Check out what's going on with Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the Russia-Ukraine war in your Daily Skimm Weekend.

Daily Skimm Weekend: Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Russia-Ukraine

Daily Skimm Weekend: Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Russia-Ukraine (1)

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Daily Skimm: Chess, Hurricane Ian, and The Try Guys

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Daily Skimm Weekend: Puerto Rico, Arizona's Abortion Ban, and Long Reads

Planned Parenthood of Illinois is seeing a rise in the number of out-of-state patients. One abortion provider shares her experience helping them. 

‘The Post-Roe Universe Is Worse’: An Illinois Abortion Provider On The Impact of Roe v. Wade’s Reversal

For years, abortion doulas have helped people navigate a procedure that’s been at the center of political debate. We spoke to Lisa, an abortion doula in New York, about the realities of her role.

Inside The World Of An Abortion Doula 

We’re looking back at some of the president’s key promises from the campaign trail. And where he stands with them today.

Is President Biden Staying True to His Campaign Promises? Here’s What Progress He Has (And Hasn’t) Made

Russia’s invasion in Ukraine has destroyed entire communities, torn families apart, and changed lives. But a new book’s putting a spotlight on Ukrainians’ fight for freedom. We spoke to five photojournalists featured in the book.

5 Photojournalists On The Russia-Ukraine War: ‘People Shouldn't Look Away’

Catch that office break now because we’re breaking down the latest trends that are making waves at work and on social media.

Meet The New Workplace Trends, From Boomerang Employees to Quiet Quitting

Former President Trump’s potential mishandling of gov docs has everyone talking about the Espionage Act. From the FBI to lawmakers who want to repeal it. Here’s what you need to know about the law.

Former President Trump Is Being Investigated Under The Espionage Act. Here’s What That Means.

As kids get ready to go back to school, state officials are scrambling to get teachers into classrooms. Here’s why. 

How The Teacher Shortage Could Impact Your Child's Education

Check out what's going on with the Inflation Reduction Act, Israel and Gaza, and Brewery probs in your Daily Skimm.

Daily Skimm: Inflation Reduction Act, Israel and Gaza, and Brewery probs

Why she was in Russia in the first place, how long she was detained there, and why her return to the US could bring changes to the WNBA.

Here’s What You Need to Know About Brittney Griner’s Arrest in Russia — And Her Return to the US

Titanium dioxide is in many foods you eat and everyday products you use. Now, a number of TikTok videos are spotlighting how the ingredient is used in tampons. Leaving many to ask: Am I safe? Here’s what experts say. 

TikTok Is Raising Alarms About Titanium Dioxide In Tampons and Food. Should You Be Concerned?

It’s been more than a year since the Jan. 6 attack. But a series of televised hearings are shedding light on what led up to the violence. If you haven’t had time to tune in, here's what you need to know. 

Key Takeaways From The Jan. 6 Hearings If You Haven’t Had Time To Watch

Indiana’s considering a near-total ban on abortion. VP Kamala Harris spoke to theSkimm about what that means for abortion rights across the US — and for the upcoming midterms.

Indiana’s Considering A Near-Total Abortion Ban. Here’s Why VP Kamala Harris Says It’s Part Of A Larger ‘Health Care Crisis.’

Calling all “Insecure” fans: Issa Rae’s back with a new show. Here’s how “Rap Sh!t” is tackling stereotypes in the music biz all while delivering laughs. 

Issa Rae’s Back With A New Show. Here’s Why You Won’t Want To Miss ‘Rap Sh!t.’ 

For years, abortion doulas have helped people navigate a procedure that’s been at the center of political debate. Now, one woman is sharing her journey to becoming one. And what the future of her work looks like in a post-Roe America. 

‘A Doula Has One Job: It’s You.’ An Abortion Doula On Her Work And What The Future Looks Like After Roe.

BA.5 is spreading fast across the US. And those who’ve already been vaxxed and infected aren’t entirely safe. Here’s what Dr. Fauci’s saying about your best lines of defense. 

BA.5’s Spreading Quickly. But Dr. Fauci Says It Doesn’t Have To ‘Disrupt Your Life.’ Here’s Why.

“Where the Crawdads Sing” is hitting the big screen. But the book-turned-movie is raising questions about the author’s connection to a 1995 murder in Africa. 

Did A Real Murder Inspire ‘Where the Crawdads Sing’? What You Need To Know About The New Film and The Author’s History.

In 2007, Tahyira Arias had an abortion. Amid the potential reversal of Roe v. Wade, she’s reflecting on her experience 15 years ago. And how it gave her the courage and power to live her life.

‘It Made Me Brave': How One Woman’s Abortion In College Changed Her Life

Over a decade ago, Stephanie had two abortions. But she's only just started to explore how each one changed her life. Now amid the reversal of Roe v. Wade, she’s sharing her story, including how she’s overcoming feelings of shame.

She Was Ashamed Of Her Two Abortions. Now, She’s Sharing Her Story: 'I Know I Made The Right Decision.’

The abortion debate typically sways between being anti-abortion or being for abortion rights. But is it possible to identify as both? Spoiler: It’s complicated. Here’s what experts are saying about Americans’ complex attitudes toward abortion. And why it matters. 

Where Do Americans Stand On Abortion? The Truth’s Complicated.

Larada Lee-Wallace has navigated two separate abortions. And is in the process of having their third. Here's how each one has exposed different barriers to access.

‘Abortion Is Essential, Whatever The Reason’: How Navigating 3 Separate Abortions Raised Unique Challenges

In 2019, Karli VanZile had an abortion. But it took another life-changing event for her to open up about her story. Here’s how both experiences have ushered her into an activist role.

Having An Abortion Was A Difficult Choice. But She Knew It Was Right: ‘It Doesn’t Have To Be One That I Regret’

Meet Dylan Mulvaney: The trans TikTok star who’s using social media to share vulnerability, joy, and discovery with millions.

‘I Never Got To Be A Girl Growing Up’: Dylan Mulvaney On Sharing Her Transition Journey on TikTok

Climate change headlines have simmered down in recent months. But here’s why taking action is hotter than ever. Especially in the 2022 midterm elections.

What Your Vote In the Midterms Can Mean for Climate Change

Misinformation and disinformation have sparked some serious info wars. From the 2022 midterms, to the pandemic, to the Russia-Ukraine war. Here’s how twisted (read: false) information is impacting people's decisions and leaving its mark on governments.

Spotting Misinformation is Harder Than You Think. Here's Where to Start.

Get your avatar ready, the metaverse is (sort of, almost) here. Tech companies are making big bets on the virtual universe — developing everything from the actual virtual space to the tech needed to access it. We Skimm’d what the metaverse is, how you’ll be able to use it, and the red flags it’s raising. 

What’s the Metaverse? Here’s How It’ll Spice Up Your Virtual Life 

We’re breaking down the buzz on critical race theory — a concept typically practiced in higher education (read: law school). Since 2020, it’s been wrapped in misinformation across the country. So, ahead of the 2022 midterm elections, we chatted with some educators and experts who weighed in on the debate. 

Breaking Down the Buzz on Critical Race Theory

Omicron is the newest COVID-19 variant. Here’s everything we know so far.

Omicron: What To Know About the Newest COVID-19 Variant

‘Tis the season to get updated on the CDC’s guidelines so you can stay safe. And keep your family and friends safe too.

The Holidays and COVID-19: How to Stay Safe

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Daily Skimm: [Top Story], [First Repeat], and [One-Liner]

Check out what's going on with Israel and Gaza, gas prices, and Nicki Minaj's pink crocs in your Daily Skimm.