A new global inequality report puts a number on the gap that conventional wage statistics have always hidden. The World Inequality Report 2026, published by the World Inequality Lab and edited by economists Lucas Chancel, Ricardo Gómez-Carrera, Rowaida Moshrif, and Thomas Piketty, found that women globally earn 61% of what men earn per working hour…
Nike waited almost four years to give its most marketable athlete her own shoe. The delay tells you more than the launch does. Nike unveiled the Caitlin 1 on June 17, Caitlin Clark’s first signature basketball shoe, set to launch October 1 at $140 in adult sizes. The announcement followed a deliberate weeks-long tease —…
Five NPHC fraternity presidents speak collectively as attacks on Black women escalate across federal policy and public discourse. SSC News Desk | Social Storytellers Collective The presidents of five historically Black fraternities have issued a rare joint statement through the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), publicly condemning what they describe as a pattern of escalating attacks…
Trader Joe’s released a new run of striped pastel mini tote bags on June 17, and within hours, shoppers were lining up around the block for a $2.99 grocery bag. Alice Gibbs, senior life and trends reporter for Newsweek, reported that a Las Vegas location had more than 475 people in line before 8 a.m.,…
Model Francheska Pujols refiled suit against Rainbow Shops June 15 over AI-generated ads. New York model Francheska Pujols refiled a lawsuit against budget retailer Rainbow Shops on June 15, alleging the company used artificial intelligence to generate new advertising images of her after their photoshoot contract had expired. J.C. Rice broke the story for the…
A new UCLA report found fewer opportunities for women and creators of color in streaming films last year, even as diverse audiences continued to drive viewership. Ana-Christina Ramón and researchers at UCLA’s Entertainment and Media Research Initiative reported that representation in streaming films declined across several categories in 2025. The study found that non-white leads accounted…