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Venus Williams has been honored with her own Barbie doll as part of Barbie’s 65th anniversary celebration, Mattel announced. Williams is among nine female athletes worldwide to receive this recognition. The doll depicts Williams in action on the tennis court, wearing a white tennis dress, visor, matching sneakers, and her signature gold hoop earrings. Williams […]
American Airlines has retracted a court filing that blamed a 9-year-old girl for not noticing a camera taped to an airplane lavatory seat. The filing was related to a lawsuit against the airline after videos of the girl were found on a former flight attendant’s phone. The attendant, Estes Carter Thompson III, is accused of […]
Rapsody and Mach-Hommy, two renowned rappers known for their technical prowess, have released new albums that reveal more personal aspects of their lives. Rapsody’s “Please Don’t Cry” marks a shift from her previous work by delving into her personal experiences and vulnerabilities. The album, featuring introspective tracks like “Marlanna,” showcases her journey of self-discovery and […]
Carlo Acutis, an Italian teenager known as “God’s influencer,” is poised to become the Catholic Church’s first millennial saint. Pope Francis has recognized a second miracle attributed to Acutis, who was a gamer and computer programmer before he died from leukemia in 2006 at age 15. Life and Faith: Acutis used his tech skills to […]
News 8 is partnering with Lollypop Farm for the Founder’s Day of Caring 2024, hosting a pet food drive. The event will take place on Thursday, June 6, from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the News 8 station. Participants can donate pet food and will be entered for a chance to win two tickets […]
At the 2024 Ivor Novello Awards in London, Raye was honored as Songwriter of the Year, a testament to her remarkable achievements in music. Raye’s debut album, “My 21st Century Blues,” played a pivotal role in propelling her solo career to new heights. The awards, which celebrated 26 songwriters and composers across 14 categories, also […]
A recent ransomware attack on Ascension’s technology systems has severely disrupted operations at its hospitals, including Austin’s Ascension Seton Medical Center. Ascension, one of the largest health systems in the U.S., detected “unusual activity” on May 8, affecting electronic health records and systems for ordering tests, procedures, and medications. Staff have reverted to manual processes, […]
Wegmans is facing a class action lawsuit alleging that its store brand sunscreen, labeled as “Reef Conscious” and compliant with Hawaii’s SB2571 law, is misleading and harmful to the environment. The lawsuit claims the sunscreen contains ingredients such as avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate, and octocrylene, which are also considered dangerous for reef ecosystems according to Snorkel […]
10 RCSD employees were recognized as educators of the 2024 school year. Teachers were nominated by parents, students, co-workers and principals. Building Leader Educator of the Year Callie Andler, Assistant Principal, East High School Bilingual Educator of the Year Mariela Polito-Fischer, Bilingual PreK Teacher, Abraham Lincoln School No. 22 Duo-Team Educator of the Year Gianni Alcantara, Bilingual Secretary, Abraham Lincoln School No. 22 Karina Chamorro, Bilingual Clerk, […]
If you have any experience in housekeeping, you could get paid between $120k and $150k a year along with healthcare and 401 (K) working in Palm Beach Florida by wealthy residents or at high end hotels. This salary spike is due to the housekeeping shortage in the sunshine state that is causing bidding wars between […]