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The legislation gives federal regulators greater authority to limit the costs of prison phone calls. Though rates differ by state, calls from prison cost on average $5 for a 30-minute phone call.

The legendary Hollywood producer is the only woman to have won two Best Picture Oscars, for Moonlight and 12 Years a Slave. She worked on three big films this year: She Said, Women Talking and Blonde.

On Tuesday, February 22, FICO, the leading credit scoring company, will host a "Score A Better Future" event for San Diego, CA residents from 12:00-1:15 pm PST. This free online financial education event partners with national and local nonprofits and will feature Congressman Juan Vargas (CA-51), who will provide remarks on the importance of financial education. The event series focuses on helping consumers improve their understanding of their credit and overall financial health. Consumers will learn from credit experts what the key ingredients are that make up the FICO® Score, and the myths and facts about FICO Scores, which are used by 90 percent of top lenders. Whether you are new to credit, preparing to purchase a home, planning your retirement, or concerned about protecting your financial health from the impact of the COVID virus, knowledge is power. You will learn firsthand from FICO experts what are the key ingredients in the FICO® Score, common characteristics of consumers that are FICO® Score high-achievers and get your questions answered. FICO has partnered with Operation HOPE to provide attendees with the opportunity to make appointments for free one-on-one credit coaching from non-profit financial well-being coaches to help attendees develop a plan to address their financial goals. For more information on this event or to register please visit HERE!

A 23-year-old literature student discovers she's pregnant after a fling. This movie, based on Annie Ernaux's autobiographical novel, traces her desperate attempt to get an abortion in 1963 France.

The literature on gang formations in the United States center on men's experiences, leaving women's narratives on the margins. Today, women participate in gangs and adolescent subcultures similarly to that of their male counterparts. Society assumes that gang-involved women serve as auxiliaries to men and are subservient to a patriarchal barrio order. However, women represent social transformation and empowerment. An organization that supports former and active female gang members, Chola Vida, inspires homegirls to go to college and to disseminate knowledge by creating barrio frameworks that promote consciousness and symposiums to reach a broad audience. The panelists will discuss pressing topics that focus on Chola solidarity, education/scholarships, economic development/entrepreneurship, and social justice work. Date | Monday, October 25 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Location | Virtual webinar Reserve your spot here for free! CSUSM Students: Free Community: Optional donation Faculty/Staff/Alumni: Optional donation This event is brought by CSUSM Arts & Lectures, co-sponsored by Project Rebound, Chola Vida, Transitions Collective, and the CSUSM Sociology Department. For more information, please visit the CSUSM Arts & Lectures site or email gjones@csusm.edu.

Many women say store shelves that once had the menstrual essentials have been sparse for months. When they are available, tampons have been a lot more expensive recently, due in part to inflation.

Women are banned from private and public universities until further notice, a Taliban government spokesman said, the latest edict cracking down on their rights and freedoms.

Some residents of Shanghai are able to leave their homes as China's largest city eases a two-week virus shutdown.

A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Being able to drive makes life easier. It can open up job opportunities. But it also has challenges, especially if there's a language barrier. And traffic stops can be especially high stakes.