The Silent Salary Squeeze No One Warned Women About

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Wisconsin’s Court Fight Is Ground Zero for America’s Culture Wars

One of the most consequential elections in the country is happening Tuesday—and it’s not for president or Congress. It’s a Wisconsin Supreme Court seat, and it could reshape both state and national politics.

What’s at stake?

• Abortion rights, voting access, and the power of public employee unions in Wisconsin

• Redistricting battles that could flip control of the U.S. House

• Millions in outside money, turning the race into a high-stakes proxy war

A Little Deeper

• Elon Musk handed out $1 million in cash prizes amid legal scrutiny over whether it amounted to voter bribery. He’s backing the conservative candidate.

• On the liberal side, big donors include George Soros, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, and a Wisconsin philanthropist.

• And all eyes will also be on Florida, where two special elections are taking place for two House Seats. Will voters deliver the GOP some much needed reinforcments in DC?

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Menopause Is Costing Women Their Wages. Why Aren’t We Talking About It?

Menopause is finally having its moment, thanks to high-profile voices like Oprah Winfrey and actress Halle Berry. Oprah’s special “The Menopause Revolution” is bringing the once-taboo topic front and center.

💸 The Menopause Penalty Is Real—and Costing Women Thousands

But while celebrities are helping break the silence, a new global study reveals something few are talking about: menopause is costing women real money.

🧪The Study Details

Conducted by researchers from:

• Stanford University and the University of Delaware

• University College London (UCL) and the University of Bergen (Norway)

They focused on women in Sweden and Norway and analyzed:

• 🧪Medical records and wage data

• 🧪Women born between 1961–1968

• 🧪Diagnosed with menopause-related conditions between ages 45–55

☑️Here’s what they discovered

• 4.3% average drop in earnings in the four years following a menopause diagnosis

• Up to 10% loss by year four for those with severe symptoms

• Working hours dropped, directly impacting wages

• Disability insurance claims rose 4.8%, suggesting symptoms significantly affect job performance

• Women without college degrees were hit hardest, experiencing larger losses

🚨Why It Matters

• Menopause symptoms like fatigue, migraines, and depression can severely impact productivity.

• Most women suffer in silence without diagnosis, support, or accommodations.

• Workplaces that fail to acknowledge menopause may be silently pushing women out.

🌍 Is This Just a Scandinavian Issue?

No. Biology is universal, and the financial impact depends heavily on workplace culture, healthcare access, and education.

👏 The Call to Action

• Better education around menopause symptoms

• Increased workplace flexibility and support

• More access to care, especially for lower-income women

  
  

Before You Go

Seattle Looks Up and Sees a Giant Black Ring

Over the weekend, Seattle residents looked up and saw something strange: a mysterious black ring hovering in the sky. Social media lit up with photos and theories, ranging from UFOs to strange weather phenomena. While no official explanation has been confirmed, the leading theory ties the smoky ring to pyrotechnics from the Supercross Championship at Lumen Field.

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