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For the first time, the WNBA will be featured in NBA 2K. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at the new game. (Katharine Lotze/Getty; iStock; Lily illustration)

For the first time, the WNBA will be featured in NBA 2K. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at the new game. (Katharine Lotze/Getty; iStock; Lily illustration)

Today, learn the name of at least one influential woman you’ve never heard of. Here are 31 options. (Valerie Shaff; AP; Courtesy of Gino Barichello)

Today, learn the name of at least one influential woman you’ve never heard of. Here are 31 options. (Valerie Shaff; AP; Courtesy of Gino Barichello)

Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos are back in the news. Here’s what you need to know about the story. Elizabeth Holmes. (Jeff Chiu/AP; Lily illustration)

Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos are back in the news. Here’s what you need to know about the story. Elizabeth Holmes. (Jeff Chiu/AP; Lily illustration)

How to navigate the salary talk in 7 scenarios (Lily illustration)

How to navigate the salary talk in 7 scenarios (Lily illustration)

Valeria Luiselli tackles one of the country’s largest debates in her latest novel — all while defying narrative convention (Diego Berruecos Gatopardo; iStock; Lily illustration)

Valeria Luiselli tackles one of the country’s largest debates in her latest novel — all while defying narrative convention (Diego Berruecos Gatopardo; iStock; Lily illustration)

This 14-year-old had a breakout role in ‘Us.’ Next up, she’s starring as young Nala in ‘The Lion King.’ (Geoff Levy; Lily illustration)

This 14-year-old had a breakout role in ‘Us.’ Next up, she’s starring as young Nala in ‘The Lion King.’ (Geoff Levy; Lily illustration)

A Yelp for accessibility: The app that's trying to change the conversation about disability (Courtesy of AccessNow/Lily illustration)

A Yelp for accessibility: The app that's trying to change the conversation about disability (Courtesy of AccessNow/Lily illustration)

Forbes released of highest-paid athletes. Where are the women? (Lily illustration)

Forbes released of highest-paid athletes. Where are the women? (Lily illustration)

Women behind speculum redesign say we need gynecological tools designed by people with vaginas (Photo courtesy of frog design)

Women behind speculum redesign say we need gynecological tools designed by people with vaginas (Photo courtesy of frog design)

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A landmark policy reversal in Congo will now allow pregnant women to receive the Ebola vaccine (iStock/Lily illustration)

A landmark policy reversal in Congo will now allow pregnant women to receive the Ebola vaccine (iStock/Lily illustration)

It’s ‘like I’ve made a colossal mistake, again and again’: This is how I experience anxiety ( Courtesy of Mahani Zubedy/Aisha Gunnell)

It’s ‘like I’ve made a colossal mistake, again and again’: This is how I experience anxiety ( Courtesy of Mahani Zubedy/Aisha Gunnell)

Taylor Swift has been apolitical for over a decade. Why should I trust her as an LGBTQ ally now? (Rich Fury/Getty; iStock; Lily illustration)

Taylor Swift has been apolitical for over a decade. Why should I trust her as an LGBTQ ally now? (Rich Fury/Getty; iStock; Lily illustration)

One year ago, a bill targeting online sex trafficking took effect. Sex workers say the consequences have been devastating. (Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post/iStock/Lily illustration)

One year ago, a bill targeting online sex trafficking took effect. Sex workers say the consequences have been devastating. (Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post/iStock/Lily illustration)


On getting good by not letting yourself be bad

On getting good by not letting yourself be bad