Day: July 8, 2024

Tennis legend Serena Williams confirms she once tried to cash $1 million check at bank drive-thru

11:54 pm July 8, 2024

Tennis legend Serena Williams has made millions over the course of her illustrious career, and she admitted trying to cash one of those checks at a drive-thru ATM.  Yes, Williams confirmed on the popular show “Hot Ones,” that the story of her trying to cash a $1 million check at a bank’s drive-thru ATM was […]

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First lady says she’s ‘all in’ on Biden re-election bid as party members call for replacement

11:35 pm July 8, 2024

First lady Jill Biden said Monday she’s “all in” on her husband, the commander-in-chief’s re-election campaign.  During a campaign event to address veterans and military families in Wilmington, North Carolina, the first lady said President Biden had always supported her career.  “As commander-in-chief, President Biden wakes up every morning ready to work for you. That’s […]

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‘Despicable Me 4’ takes over box office with $122.6M debut amid summer moviegoing boom

11:34 pm July 8, 2024

After a historically bad first half of the year, the box office is suddenly booming. “Despicable Me 4,” the Illumination Animation sequel, led the way over the holiday weekend with $75 million in ticket sales Friday through Sunday and $122.6 million since opening on Wednesday, according to studio estimates Sunday. The Independence Day holiday weekend […]

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Ferret study shows bird flu found in US cows carries low risk of airborne transmission

11:33 pm July 8, 2024

The bird flu strain found in cows in the United States is not easily transmitted through the air among ferrets, a new study shows, although the scientist who led the work said it had shown some ability to spread this way. Ferrets are considered to be the best small mammal for studying influenza virus infection […]

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France’s Macron declines resignation of PM for ‘stability of the country’ after chaotic election

11:33 pm July 8, 2024

French President Emmanuel Macron refused the resignation of the country’s prime minister, asking him on Monday to remain temporarily as the head of the government after chaotic election results left the government in limbo. French voters split the legislature on the left, center and far right, leaving no faction even close to the majority needed […]

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