1. Here At Home: A new study found that violence against women in the U.S. results in a whopping $4.9 trillion in direct costs.
Researchers at the McKinsey Global Institute released a study showing that violence against women (including sexual assault) does more than create physical and psychological damage; it also hurts women’s economic potential. (Read More)2. Tech Talk: There's a secret "filtered requests" inbox in Facebook Messenger.
You've likely heard of Facebook's old "Other" inbox, a mysterious black box where messages from non-contacts were sent to gather dust. In October, Facebook killed this secret inbox. In its place, the social network created Message Requests, which you can toggle between in the Messages section of the app or website. (Read More)AdvertisementADVERTISEMENT
3. Double Take: Jennifer Lopez's new feminist anthem was produced by Dr. Luke, Kesha's alleged abuser.
Jennifer Lopez released a new surprise single today, "Aint' Your Mama." It's all about independence, female empowerment, and feminism. It's catchy, upbeat, and has all the ingredients of a hit pop song. Except for one caveat — it was produced by Lukasz Sebastian, a.k.a Dr. Luke, Kesha's alleged abuser. (Read More)