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On this week’s 51%, we speak with Gayatri Patel of the Women’s Refugee Commission about how the U.S. can better promote gender equality in its response to humanitarian crises. Also, Dr. Sharon Ufberg speaks with Karyn Gerson of Project Kesher about the organization’s efforts to support women impacted by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul was sworn in as the state’s 57th governor on August 24. Her predecessor, Andrew Cuomo, resigned under pressure, facing a likely impeachment vote after a state attorney general’s report found he sexually harassed multiple women, including state employees. In this episode of 51%, we discuss New York’s first female governor, and take a look at what’s in store for Kathy Hochul. We also speak with former Massachusetts Governor Jane Swift about her experience being her state’s first female governor.

The German won her first U.S. Open title and the second Grand Slam trophy of her breakthrough season, beating Karolina Pliskova 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 on Saturday. She's now No.1 seed ahead of Serena Williams.

After four months of trial, a jury has convicted Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio and other members of the far-right club of seditious conspiracy for their roles on Jan. 6, 2021.

NBA:In the NBA, the Knicks topped Miami 114-103, Memphis won against Philadelphia 96-91, Utah bested Phoenix 112-105, San Antonio defeated Minnesota…

The Rays' magic number is one for clinching the AL East after Nate Lowe hit a solo homer to put Tampa Bay ahead 2-0 in a 2-1 win against the Mets. New…

In the NBA, the Nets defeated the Pistons, 130-123, and the Bucks squeaked by the 76ers, 118-116.

Jonathan India hits a three-run homer, and Michael Wacha scatters five hits over six innings to help the Kansas City Royals beat the Red Sox 7-3 on Wednesday night. The Royals end Boston’s seven-game winning streak.

TENNISAmerican Madison Keys has advanced to another Grand Slam semifinal as she seeks her first major championship.The 14th-seeded Keys faced only two…

The Rockies beat the Phillies 4-3. The Marlins defeated the Mets, 3-2. The Blue Jays continued their winning streak with a 6-4 win over the Yankees.