When 14-year-old Janani gets her period, she doesn’t always make it to school. Some days, there are no sanitary pads at home, and Janani is forced to use a pad made from old clothes. On those days, she skips classes.“I feel ashamed of using cloth,” Janani told DW. “If we miss school because of this, […]
US president Donald Trump has threatened a steep 100% tariff on Mattel, the maker of Barbie dolls, after the company said it would continue producing toys overseas despite plans to reduce reliance on Chinese imports. Speaking from the Oval Office last week Trump responded sharply to Mattel’s recent decision to maintain offshore production. “I’ve heard […]
A hairstylist at Draft Picks Barbershop in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was fired after cutting off an 11-year-old girl’s braids when her mother refused to pay a $25 late fee. The incident, which escalated into a physical altercation, left the pregnant mother with a hand injury.According to the family, the mother and daughter arrived for their […]
Brooklyn horror: Police shoot man after he stabs four girls at home (Picture credit: X) A 49-year-old man was shot by police on Sunday morning after he allegedly went on a violent rampage with a meat cleaver inside a Brooklyn apartment, slashing and stabbing four young girls before being confronted by officers.According to New York […]
