Tennis star Naomi Osaka is set to take a break from the game as she starts her family. Osaka and rapper Cordae, who have dated since 2019, are expecting a baby. The announcement comes as the Australian Open is underway. In a Twitter post, Osaka told fans she can't wait to be on the court and has plans to return to competition next year for the tournament Down Under.
Pamela Anderson's Doc
Netflix is gearing up to release a new documentary focused on model Pamela Anderson. Pamela, A Love Story, which is slated to be released later this month, is Anderson's counter to last year's Hulu limited drama series titled Pam and Tommy. Anderson reportedly didn't watch the project because of how she was portrayed and instead decided to tell her own story.
Harry Styles' MCU Future
After his debut in Eternals in 2021, Harry Styles is set to become a fixture in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. According to Marvel Studios producer Nate Moore, Styles' future in the MCU will go beyond his debut performance. "Styles, he is as charming as you want him to be. And I think there's no limit to how good that character's going to be once we get to bring him back," Moore told Deadline.
Abbott Keeps on Winning
After winning the best musical or comedy series award and individual wins by Quinta Brunson and Tyler James Williams, ABC's Abbott Elementary was renewed for a third season. The show is currently in the midst of its second season, which gained a 100 percent rating from Rotten Tomatoes, according to Variety. "Abbott Elementary is the gift that keeps on giving, and I look forward to many more magnificent episodes of this brilliant, authentic and just plain funny series," Channing Dungey, chairman and CEO of Warner Bros Television Group, told Variety.
The U.S. Army has offered an Italian woman a birthday cake to replace the one that U.S. soldiers ate as they entered her hometown during one of the final battles of World War II. Meri Mion turns 90 on Friday.
DeNora Getachew, CEO of DoSomething.org, joins ChedHer to share how DoSomething.org is providing an opportunity for younger generations to make their voices heard by volunteering and advocating for social change.
Catching you up on what you need to know on April 29, 2022, with President Biden asking Congress for a $33 billion aid package for Ukraine, a shrinking GDP potentially leading to a recession, Beijing banning weddings and funerals while closings schools amid COVID, and more.
Alexandra Rutkay, a participant for Cycle for Survival, joins Cheddar News to discuss the movement and raising money for research to beat rare cancers.
President Biden requests $33 Billion for Ukraine, menthol cigarettes' time could be numbered, and The U.S. Post Office gets sued to go green. Here is all the news you Need2Know for Friday, April 29, 2022.
Buying a new home is tough right now; but for first-time buyers, it's an especially challenging time, with obstacles like rising mortgage rates and record-breaking home prices. The housing market is not expected to get much friendlier, as mortgage rates are expected to continue to climb as the Federal Reserve proceeds with its plans for rate hikes in an effort to stifle inflation. Jonathan Miller, President and CEO of real estate appraiser Miller Samuel, joins Cheddar News' Closing Bell to discuss.
Virtual care and digital medicine provider Biofourmis recently raised $300 million in a Series D round led by General Atlantic and with participation from CVS Health. Biofourmis offers at-home care and digital therapies backed by artificial intelligence, which can remotely monitor patients while they are at home. The company says it hopes its technology can improve patient outcomes while reducing the cost and burden of care. Kuldeep Signh Rajput, Founder and CEO of Biofourmis, joins Cheddar News' Closing Bell to discuss.
Mental health platform Real recently raised $37 million in a Series B round led by Owl Ventures. Through its mobile app, Real says it provides mental health care at a lower cost than traditional therapy and aims to make mental wellness a part of everyone's daily routine. The company also announced that U.S. soccer star Megan Rapinoe will serve as an adviser to the company. Ariela Safira, Founder & CEO of Real, joins Cheddar News' Closing Bell to discuss.
