3 things to consider before you adopt a pet.

'Barbie' sets a box office record. A 10-minute treadmill workout. August 7, 2023 | [VIEW IN BROWSER]( This is TODAY August 7, 2023 | [VIEW IN BROWSER]( This is TODAY Simone Biles makes a dazzling return to gymnastics in her first competition in two years, and "Barbie" crossed $1 billion in ticket sales to set a box office record. Plus, a 10-minute treadmill walking workout that will get your heart pumping and add to your routine. The Latest   [Arizona woman accused of pouring bleach into her husband's coffee for months.]( An Arizona woman has been charged with attempted homicide after being [accused of using bleach to poison the coffee]( of her estranged husband, a member of the U.S. Air Force, over a period of several months, according to court documents. Melody Johnson was arrested on July 18 after her husband, who is not named in court documents, submitted video to police allegedly showing her pouring a toxic substance into the coffee maker. The husband told police he believes his wife was trying to kill him to collect death benefits. [Here's the latest](. [🤸🏾‍♀️ Simone Biles dazzles to win the U.S. Classic in her return to gymnastics after 2 years off.]( In her [first competition]( since her emotional journey at the Tokyo Olympics, superstar gymnast Simone Biles showed her championship form by [soaring to victory]( at the U.S. Classic in Illinois over the weekend. It came two years after her ordeal in Tokyo, when she removed herself from multiple events due to a case of ["the twisties"]( and spoke openly about her mental health struggles. The Summer Olympics in Paris are now less than a year away, but the decorated gymnast has not yet announced whether she will make a run at competing. [Read more here](. [📽️ "Barbie" passes $1 billion at the box office, setting a record for a film by a female director.]( We remain living in a "Barbie" world as the international hit is[set to pass $1 billion in ticket sales](, making it the highest-grossing live-action film by a female director in history. The Greta Gerwig-helmed movie [added another $53 million at the domestic box office this weekend](, which helped send it past "Wonder Woman," the 2017 superhero film by director Patty Jenkins that tallied $821.8 million globally. As for the other half of "Barbenheimer," the movie "Oppenheimer" [crossed $500 million globally in its first three weeks](. It's the biggest World War II movie of all time. [🐕 Are yo](u ready to adopt a pet? 3 things to consider.]( Thinking about [adopting a pet](? It’s not as simple as walking into a shelter and picking an animal that catches your eye. Dr. Kwane Stewart, co-founder and board president of Project Street Vet, tells TODAY there are [three key questions]( you must ask yourself, focusing on your lifestyle, your level of commitment and willingness to get pet insurance. “Do a little self-analysis ... and be real,” he said. See what Dr. Stewart had to say about the proper steps to take before adopting a pet [here](. Start TODAY   Achieve your life and health goals with easy tips. If you're looking to ramp up your walking routine, this [treadmill workout]( will get your heart pumping while [only taking up 10 minutes]( of your day. Matt Nolan, the chief curriculum lead and instructor at Barry’s in New York City, shared the high-intensity workout that involves increasing the speed and incline on the treadmill as you walk. He also gave [6 tips to get the most out of your walk](, including going at your own pace, staying hydrated and finding a walking buddy. What's for dinner?   Allow us to do the meal-planning for you. Scallops are a tasty summertime treat, and celebrity chef Bobby Flay is here to help you take them to the next level, whether you eat them by the pool or in your kitchen. Flay has a killer recipe for [seared scallops with avocado-corn relish on crispy tortillas](. The key? Pat the scallops dry before you sear them to help caramelize them while making sure they don’t steam. See the recipe [here](. Daily Delight   A little pick-me-up before you go. Wake me up when the baby gets here! A dad who [passed out]( after he saw his wife get an epidural before she gave birth has become a TikTok sensation. Corianne Johnson [filmed the video]( of husband Cody on the floor of her hospital room after he [went down in a heap](, with his legs jutting out under the bed. “I knew he was going to pass out. I regret not betting money on it!” Corianne told TODAY.com. “He can’t handle needles. He didn’t even see the needle go into my back — he just saw the needle and that was it. He went down." Cody, who didn’t remember fainting, managed to wake up before his wife gave birth, and she gave him a ton of credit for helping her push.   Thanks for letting us in your inbox! See you again tomorrow morning. Written by Scott Stump and Drew Weisholtz | Edited by Shane Lou Want to refer a friend?[Subscribe here]( Send us Feedback Follow us on Facebook More TODAY Newsletters 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 [Manage Subscriptions]( | [Unsubscribe](listvar=sub_today) | [Privacy]( | [Contact]( [MANAGE SUBSCRIPTION]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE](listvar=sub_today) | [PRIVACY]( | [CONTACT](