People are questioning why being labeled as a “cat lady” is seen as a negative thing, especially when it comes to women who do not have children. The term has resurfaced in the media after Vice Presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance referred to Vice President Kamala Harris as a “childless cat lady.” This has sparked a discussion about the double standard when it comes to men being described as childless. Many have come to defend women, like Taylor Swift, who proudly identify as cat moms.
Southwest Airlines is ending its open seating policy after more than 50 years. The airline announced that passengers are now preferring assigned seats for longer flights, prompting the change. This is just one of several major updates coming to the airline, including red-eye flights and premium seating options.
In France, basketball player Diaba Konaté is being barred from playing for the French national team in the Paris Olympics due to her wearing a hijab. The French Federation of Basketball enforces laws on secularism that prohibit wearing religious symbols in public institutions tied to the state. This controversy has overshadowed Konaté’s success in the NCAA Women’s March Madness tournament.
Additionally, the U.S. economy saw a significant increase in the second quarter, with a rise in consumer and business spending offsetting a drop in housing construction and a widening trade gap. The country’s gross domestic product expanded at a rate of 2.8%, indicating a positive trend for the economy.
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