The article discusses the growing interest in American football among Egyptian women, highlighting the experience of Aya Ali, a player for the Transforma Pink Warriors, a women's flag football team in Cairo. Ali expresses her belief in gender equality in sports, suggesting that Egyptian women are not only developing an interest in American football but may also be more passionate about their favorite sports than men. The article indicates a cultural shift and the establishment of the first women’s football league in Egypt.

In Egypt, women are increasingly reporting sexual harassment and fighting for their abusers to be jailed, a shift in attitude since the 2011 revolution. The article, reported by Menna A. Farouk, highlights the story of Nemaa Gamal, who successfully brought her harasser to justice. The revolution sparked public debate on sexual harassment, leading to the criminalization of the act in 2014. NGOs and human rights groups have observed more women reporting cases and more harassers being convicted. President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi has also taken a public stance against harassment. Despite progress, challenges remain, but women are finding new ways to resist, including carrying protective devices and using social media to expose harassers. The article underscores the slow but growing empowerment of Egyptian women to confront sexual harassment.

The Egyptian government is implementing a new examination system for high school students to combat rampant exam paper leaks. The system, known as the 'Booklet', integrates the question papers and answer sheets into a single document, which aims to prevent students from easily sharing exam content on social media. Despite government efforts, including signal jamming and increased supervision, students and experts express concerns. Students fear the new format will not allow for corrections, while experts argue that the system may still be vulnerable to leaks and call for a comprehensive overhaul of the educational assessment approach to prioritize critical thinking over rote memorization.

The article discusses the financial difficulties faced by Egyptian newspapers due to a decision by the state-run Al-Ahram printing service to increase printing prices by 80%. This decision was made in response to the devaluation of the Egyptian pound against the US dollar after the currency was floated in November. The increase in printing costs is expected to exacerbate the already declining newspaper distribution in Egypt, and there is a concern that some newspapers may not survive the financial strain caused by these higher costs.

Osama Ayoub, a tattoo artist in Cairo's Shubra neighborhood, is breaking cultural norms in Egypt by practicing body art, which is often seen as taboo in the conservative and religious society. Despite facing social pressure and traditional beliefs against tattoos, Ayoub has managed to run a successful business. His work is gaining popularity, indicating a shift in cultural attitudes towards tattoos in Egypt. This change is highlighted by Ayoub's experience and the increasing demand for his tattooing services.