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Pulse

Scotland Becomes First Country in the World to Make Period Products Free

11.25.20

By James Greig
Life

Homeless Women Talk About How They Deal With Their Period

03.04.20

By Maria Christoph
Identity

This Is How One Country Gave Free Menstrual Products to All Its Students

04.16.19

By Siobhan Ball
scotland is going to be the first country to make pads and tampons free for all students

09.03.18

By Georgie Wright
Identity

The ‘Tampon Crusader’ Who Pushed to Make Periods a Political Issue

10.03.17

By Kimberly Lawson
Identity

In Historic Move, Scotland Will Give Low-Income Women Free Pads and Tampons

07.13.17

By Kimberly Lawson
Identity

The Activists Making Sure Kids Don’t Miss School Because of Their Periods

06.13.17

By Zing Tsjeng

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Daily Horoscope: March 27, 2026

Feelings may come in hot, confusing, and slightly inconvenient, then turn into something surprisingly useful.

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Gaming

Xbox Announces 12 New Game Pass Games Through 2027

Xbox Game Pass subscribers can look forward to 12 new games hitting the lineup throughout 2026 and beyond.

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By John Bonelli
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Music

Notable ‘Hamilton’ Actor Forgot the Words to the National Anthem During MLB Opening Day

Christopher Jackson originated the role of George Washington in the Broadway musical ‘Hamilton.’

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By Lauren Boisvert
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Life

I Was Told It Was ‘Just Stress’ for Seven Years. Turns Out, I’m Allergic to My Own Hormones.

I googled “hives before period” and “cyclical rash during luteal” and a host of other embarrassing internet searches.

13 hours ago

By Sammi Caramela
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Life

Everything We Know About the Highly Mutated New COVID Variant ‘Cicada’

What a joyous time of year. It’s that magical time when we gather round and unveil the year’s new COVID-19 variant.

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By Luis Prada