Some gym-goers say women's-only gyms provide a safe, supportive environment. However, experts caution it doesn’t address the bigger issue: men's behavior.

Some women have now turned to social media to amplify the voices of female Quran reciters and encourage each other to post their recitations online.

"The introduction of women's national teams to NHL 22 as part of the upcoming IIHF content will be an important moment for the franchise in its continued effort to reflect the diversity of the hockey community," said Sean Ramjagsingh, vice president of EA Sports.

Conservatives opposed the provision, with some suggesting it was political correctness run amok.

"As a female veteran, I'd say that a lot of people don't recognize you as a veteran overall."

Overall, women make up less than 13% of full-time police officers in the United States. As a national reckoning over law enforcement practices unfolds, research shows that women are less likely to use force, are named in fewer complaints and get better outcomes for some victims.

A month after a Texas law banning abortions after six weeks of pregnancy went into effect, Women's March protesters will gather in support of reproductive rights on Saturday at more than 650 marches in all 50 states and Washington.

Ella Bruning, the only girl in this year's Little League Baseball World Series and just the 20th to play in competition, helped Texas beat Washington.