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Several sources have confirmed to People magazine that Margot Robbie is pregnant with her lover Tom Ackerley.
This will be the first baby for our favorite Barbie, who is now 34.
The couple, who formed in 2013, finally got married in 2016 in Australia and have been living in perfect happiness ever since!
So this is great news for Margot Robbie and her lover, who will soon be parents.
Congratulations to the couple!
In a phone interview with Sean Hannity on Fox News, former President Donald Trump shared his thoughts on rival Joe Biden. Trump believes Biden will stay… because of his ego!
Trump says in Hannity interview that Biden will stay in the race https://t.co/5Bt7xEqmvc
— POLITICO (@politico) July 9, 2024
Trump, the Republican candidate in the running, addressed the mounting pressure pushing Biden to step down, due to concerns about his physical and mental health. Trump is confident that Biden will continue his campaign despite these concerns, because in his opinion, Biden is driven by his ego and does not wish to withdraw.
According to Trump, the Democratic Party has few options to force Biden out of the race.
Trump also speculated on the consequences of a Biden withdrawal, and speculated that Vice President Kamala Harris would likely be the Democratic nominee. He thinks this will be the case, as he believes Democrats would be very concerned if she wasn’t nominated as a replacement candidate.
Trump’s statements come after Joe Biden recently affirmed in a letter to his party his intention to continue his campaign, despite criticism following his disappointing performance at last month’s debate. In the letter, sent to congressional Democrats, Biden vowed to carry on his campaign and defeat Donald Trump.
In addition, six Democratic elected officials, as well as several celebrities and major party donors, publicly urged Biden to step down, citing his performance at the recent debate and expressing doubts about his ability to fulfill his duties.
Trump described the debate as a strange evening, mentioning that he found Biden’s voice weak and admitting that he didn’t understand exactly what was going on.
The months ahead promise an even stranger fight for the presidency. The coming months promise an even stranger battle for the presidency than it already was!
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo joins Italian champions Juventus in a deal worth £99.2m, becoming one of the four most expensive players of all time.
Drake surpasses The Beatles record of most singles in Billboard Hot One 100 with seven against their five from his album “Scorpion”.
“Orange Is the New Black” premieres on Netflix starring Taylor Schilling.
“Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix”, the 5th film based on the books by J. K. Rowling is released.
Coldplay release their debut album “Parachutes” (Grammy Award Best Alternative Album 2002).
In Miami, Florida, the former Panamanian leader Manuel Noriega is sentenced to 40 years in prison for drug and racketeering violations.
Boris Yeltsin sworn in as 1st elected President of the Russian Federation.
Playboy (and also Penthouse) publish nude pictures of Madonna.
French foreign intelligence agents blow up the Greenpeace boat Rainbow Warrior in Auckland harbor, New Zealand to prevent it interfering with French nuclear tests in the South Pacific. Dutch photographer Fernando Pereira is killed.
Rolling Stones score their 1st US #1 single “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction”.
The Beatles release “A Hard Day’s Night”, their 3rd studio album.
Telstar, the world’s first communications satellite, is launched into orbit.
Sugar Ray Robinson was defeated for only the second time in 133 fights as Randy Turpin took the middleweight crown.
Canada’s first drive-in movie theatre opens in Hamilton.
George Eastman first demonstrated color motion pictures.
The 5th instalment of Shrek’s adventures has now been confirmed!
Not too Far, Far Away… Shrek 5 is coming to theaters on July 1, 2026 with Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz. pic.twitter.com/S0XHMCw7cU
— Shrek (@Shrek) July 9, 2024
The film is now officially in development at DreamWorks, news that will undoubtedly delight fans of the saga’s earliest days, as well as more recent ones!
Fans young and old are expected in cinemas in two years’ time, almost to the day, as Shrek 5 has already been confirmed for July 1, 2026.
Are you looking forward to it?
In response to rumors of repeated visits to the White House by a Parkinson’s specialist, Joe Biden’s general practitioner, Dr. Kevin O’Connor, issued a letter clarifying the president’s condition. Questions had been raised as the president had been visited by the neurologist on numerous occasions in recent months.
READ: Biden's doctor releases letter after questions about White House visits by Parkinson's expert https://t.co/WCtjNNbhPY
— Axios (@axios) July 9, 2024
The statement was issued after a controversial White House press briefing, during which Karine Jean-Pierre, press secretary for the White House, was asked a number of questions about these visits. Ms. Jean-Pierre said visitor logs were public, but would not confirm details of the visits at the briefing for security reasons.
Initial reports in the New York Post and New York Times indicated that neurosurgeon and Parkinson’s specialist Dr. Kevin Cannard had visited the White House eight times between last summer and this spring.
Karine Jean-Pierre pointed out that Biden was not being treated for Parkinson’s and that the president had never taken medication for the disease. She explained that Biden visits a neurologist at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center as part of annual check-ups that include a detailed neurological examination. The examinations performed revealed no symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, stroke, multiple sclerosis or central nervous system disorders.
Joe Biden’s commitment to running for re-election has not wavered despite public criticism from Democrats and recent suggestions of withdrawal after a poor performance in the June debate against Donald Trump. Joe Biden’s critics have expressed concerns about his mental capacity and age, and have called for greater transparency about his state of health.
In a telephone interview with MSNBC’s Morning Joe, Biden said he would continue to run for president despite negative criticism of his mental and physical fitness. Biden again rejected criticism of his health. Jill Biden, the First Lady, also expressed her support for her husband at an appearance in Wilmington, North Carolina.
A recent CBS News poll shows that the fallout from Trump’s debate performance may have swung public opinion in his favor. Joe Biden’s campaign continues to promote his candidacy through interviews, events and Democratic voting outreach.
Behind the scenes, however, other Democrats are gearing up to support a possible Kamala Harris candidacy…
US coffee company Starbucks announces it will stop using plastic straws by 2020, reducing use of more than 1 billion straws a year.
Donkey Kong, a video game created by Nintendo, is released. The game marks the debut of Nintendo’s future mascot, Mario.
Pierre E. Trudeau’s Liberal Party wins Canadian parliamentary election.
Andy Warhol’s first West Coast gallery exhibition in the Ferus Gallery of Los Angeles.
Dick Clark’s 1st appearance as host of American Bandstand.
Bill Haley & Comets’ “Rock Around the Clock” tops the billboards chart, one of the best-selling singles ever.
Buckingham Palace announces the engagement of Princess Elizabeth to Royal Navy Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten, a member of the Greek royal family.
World War II: Battle of Normandy, British and Canadian forces capture Caen, France.
Johnny Weissmuller became the first person to swim the 100 meters freestyle in less than a minute, and actor best known for playing Tarzan in films.
The inaugural Wimbledon Championships begins.
In the face of mounting speculation and pressure, Joe Biden affirmed in a letter to his party that he would maintain his bid for the 2024 presidential election. In the letter, sent to the Democratic Congress on Monday, Biden stressed the importance of party unity. In his view, any division would diminish their chances of beating Donald Trump and the Republican MAGA in the next election.
This morning, I sent a letter to my fellow Democrats on Capitol Hill. In it, I shared my thoughts about this moment in our campaign.
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 8, 2024
It’s time to come together, move forward as a unified party, and defeat Donald Trump. pic.twitter.com/ABtAaJrr0n
Biden emphasized the need for Democrats to remain united in order to focus on their main goal: defeating Trump in the next election. With only 42 days left until the Democratic convention and 119 days until the general election, Biden stressed that their sole mission is to defeat Donald Trump. He added that a drop in determination or a blurring of their goals would only benefit Trump.
The president’s message is intended to appease growing calls among Democrats for him to step aside. Acknowledging the concerns surrounding his campaign, he admitted to being aware of the criticism but reiterated his determination to stay in the race. He explained that he had had multiple discussions with Democratic leaders, party officials and voters, saying that he would not have chosen to run if he didn’t think he was the best candidate to beat Donald Trump in 2024.
Biden noted that he garnered more than 14 million votes in the Democratic primary and nearly 3,900 delegates, positioning him well ahead as the presumptive nominee. Democratic voters chose him as their representative, he recalled in his letter.
Biden asserts that the choice of the Democratic nominee must rest exclusively with the voters, and not with the press, pundits, big donors, or any select group of individuals, no matter how well-intentioned.
Let’s not forget that Biden is facing pressures that are making his path to victory more difficult, especially since his rather disastrous first debate against rival Donald Trump.
Since that debate, Biden has stepped up his presence at rallies in key states like Wisconsin and Pennsylvania, and has stepped up interviews to answer questions about his credentials.
The coming days will define the Democratic Party’s strategy for the November elections.
And the clock is ticking.
Elton John performed what he says was the last show on the final tour of his career. The 76-year-old award-winning musician took the stage for purportedly the last time ever as a touring artist in Stockholm, Sweden.
Global known death toll from COVID-19 passes 4 million (equal to all deaths in battle since 1982).
US financier Jeffrey Epstein indicted on further charges of sex trafficking of minors.
South Korean golfer Sei Young Ki breaks LPGA 72-hole scoring record with 31 under-par 257, also first to better -30, in winning Thornberry Creek Classic.
Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched in the final mission of the U.S. Space Shuttle program.
J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” was released in the U.S. It was the fourth Harry Potter book.
“Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” the 3rd book of the series by J. K. Rowling is published by Bloomsbury in the UK.
British girls group the Spice Girls release their debut single “Wannabe” in the UK.
The U.S. Patent Office issued a patent for the game “Twister.”
The first issue of The Wall Street Journal is published.
The first French settlement at Quebec was established by Samuel de Champlain.
Cardi B is being sued for nearly $50 million in damages for copyright infringement in her 2024 song Enough (Miami). The rapper is accused of having sampled without authorization part of Greasy Frybread, a 2021 track by Texas musicians Joshua Fraustro and Miguel Aguilar, known as Kemika 1956.
The two artists filed their complaint on Wednesday, alleging that plagiarism by Cardi B and her team has caused significant damage to their reputations and revenues.
Producers DJ SwanQo and OG Parker, as well as record companies Atlantic Records and Warner Music Group, are also implicated in the claim.
ICYMI: Cardi B Sued for Copyright Infringement Over 'Enough (Miami)' Single | Click to read more 👇 https://t.co/WQduMsxoWT
— TMZ (@TMZ) July 5, 2024
Fraustro and Aguilar are also seeking a temporary restraining order to prevent any further distribution or public performance of Enough (Miami), in addition to demanding the destruction of all copies of Cardi B’s song and an official declaration that they own the copyright to Greasy Frybread.
According to court documents obtained by TMZ, the plaintiffs claim financial loss, irreparable damage to their reputation as artists and that their song has been used for Cardi B’s commercial gain.
Cardi B’s new album, CB2, could be affected by this lawsuit.
Cardi B has yet to respond publicly to these allegations.
After an emergency meeting with Democratic governors, President Joe Biden reportedly declared that he would limit his nocturnal activities after 8 p.m. in order to sleep better at night. This decision has led some members of his party to question his ability to manage a busy campaign and presidency.
President Biden told Democratic governors that he plans to stop scheduling events after 8 p.m. so he can get more sleep, sources say https://t.co/Akv9rnTtyQ
— CNN (@CNN) July 4, 2024
Wednesday night’s meeting was intended to reassure Democratic governors that Joe Biden is capable of governing effectively and running a campaign to defeat former President Donald Trump in the next election.
The New York Times reports that Biden made the request to give himself a balanced schedule.
California Governor Gavin Newsom, a staunch supporter of Joe Biden, tried to downplay the president’s comments, saying they were not to be taken literally, but that Biden needed to manage his energy better. Newsom also stressed the need to maintain a reasonable schedule to avoid burnout.
An unnamed Democratic lawmaker, meanwhile, expressed concern about Biden’s decision and questioned the president’s ability to manage potential crises that may arise at night. Joe Biden’s campaign has defended this approach, drawing comparisons with former presidents such as George W. Bush and Barack Obama, who maintained structured schedules to balance their schedules.
The controversy comes after a difficult debate performance from Mr. Biden, worrying some Democrats about his re-election campaign. The debate, which took place at 9 p.m., showed a president who appeared exhausted and struggled to express himself. This fueled concerns about his health and his ability to be president for a second term.
Sources close to Biden say that since then, he has been taking daily naps as early as 11am.
After the debate, Michigan Democratic candidate Debbie Dingell raised the possibility of a change of course if Biden failed to convince voters of his vitality.
Biden relies heavily on the inner circle of his family, which includes wife Jill Biden and son Hunter Biden. Both have reportedly encouraged him to continue his campaign, while suggesting that he make significant changes to his team of advisors.