Seiko Hashimoto, 56, replaces Yoshiro Mori, 83, after he made sexist remarks. Women are still rare in boardrooms and positions of political power in Japan Source
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Serena Williams loses to Naomi Osaka in Australian Open semifinals
Osaka ran her winning streak to 20 matches as Williams again came within reach of a record-tying 24th Grand Slam singles title, then fell short. Source
How you can help Texas during the winter weather emergency
The cold weather and lack of power have led to a rise in 911 calls and hospitalizations. Here’s how to help. Source
The best companies to work for as rated by Black employees
Survey of some of America’s best-known companies shows how race can shape workers’ experience in Corporate America. Source
U.S. life expectancy plunged a full year in first half of 2020
Blacks and Hispanics were hit hardest as the coronavirus pandemic caused its first wave of deaths, the CDC says. Source
Firefighter severely burned in wildfire released from hospital
Dylan Van Iwaarden, 26, was one of two firefighters injured during the Silverado Fire in Orange County last year. He underwent 17 surgeries. Source
Naomi Osaka beats Serena Williams at Australian Open
Osaka reached her fourth major final by beating Williams 6-3, 6-4 to stretch her winning streak to 20 matches. Source
Texas power outages stretch into third day amid record cold
Anger in Texas over power outages during record winter freeze continued to mount as millions in the energy capital of the U.S. remained shivering. Source
2/17: Red and Blue
Biden meets with union leaders on COVID relief; Radio host Rush Limbaugh dies at age 70 Source
South Carolina House passes bill restricting most abortions
The proposal faces a final procedural vote that likely won’t change the outcome and will then be sent to the governor for his signature. Source