Chrissy Teigen and John Legend welcomed their fourth child, Wren Alexander Stephens, on Monday, June 19th, with the help of their surrogate Alexandra. Teigen expressed her gratitude for Alexandra's "selfless act" and shared her and Legend's joy at having Wren in their lives after the tragedy of losing their son Jack in September 2020. The couple is now looking forward to many more adventures with their four children.
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Pop star Madonna, 64, has been hospitalized for a "serious bacterial infection" and has had to delay her upcoming The Celebration Tour. Her manager Guy Oseary announced the news on Wednesday, saying that all commitments must be paused until Madonna makes a full recovery. Details on the type of infection and how long her recovery is expected to take are not yet available, but fans are wishing her a speedy recovery.
Simone Biles, a seven-time Olympic medalist and four-time Olympic gold medal-winner, is set to make her grand return to the competitive stage at the U.S. Classic on August 5. This is her first sanctioned event since the Tokyo Olympics, where she dropped out due to mental health issues. She is expected to compete in the all-around event, as well as the balance beam and floor exercise, and is a favorite to make the U.S. Olympic Team for the Tokyo Games.
Key takeaways: North Carolina health officials are urging residents to stay safe and be aware of the signs of heat-related illness. Cooling assistance is available…
CDC Warns of Risk of Locally Acquired Malaria in the U.S. After Documenting Five Cases in Two Months
CDC Warns of Risk of Locally Acquired Malaria in the U.S. After Documenting Five Cases in Two Months
The CDC issued a health alert after documenting five cases of malaria acquired within the United States over the last two months, the first locally acquired cases in 20 years. The agency warned that the risk of malaria throughout the country remains extremely low, but urged those suspected of having the disease to be urgently evaluated. They are also reminding people to take precautions to prevent mosquito bites.
On Friday night, an employee at San Antonio International Airport was tragically killed after being "ingested" by a plane engine. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has since canceled their investigation after the medical examiner's findings revealed the employee died of suicide. Delta Air Lines and the San Antonio International Airport have released statements expressing their condolences and are working with authorities to investigate the incident.
U.S. intelligence officials released a report on Friday rejecting some points raised by those who argue COVID-19 leaked from a Chinese lab. The report has angered some Republicans, who argue the Biden administration is withholding information, while intelligence officials argue China's obstruction has made it impossible to determine the origin. U.S. Rep. Mike Turner has noted that U.S. intelligence had "extraordinary detail" about the risk posed by the Wagner group, and that top congressional leaders had been briefed multiple times by the administration.
Beijing is experiencing a rare heatwave, with temperatures soaring to 106 degrees Fahrenheit on Thursday, breaking the June record. The Nanjiao observatory in southern Beijing recorded temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) for a third consecutive day, and Tanghekou in Beijing’s northeast even reached 107 F. Authorities are urging people to limit their time outdoors as the heatwave is likely to continue in the coming days.