Blake Lively moves to dismiss Justin Baldoni's countersuit, citing California law on misconduct claims
Blake Lively has filed a motion to dismiss Justin Baldoni's defamation countersuit, arguing that California law protects individuals who report sexual misconduct allegations from retaliatory legal action.
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Blake Lively on being thrown an 'uncomfortable' curveball by 'Another Simple Favor'
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How Hollywood’s powerful smear machine covers up feuds
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What is the immigration law being cited in Mahmoud Khalil’s federal deportation case?
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WATCH: Bald eagle nest cam captures live hatch in California
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Netanyahu says he will seek to dismiss head of Israel’s internal security service
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White House defends decision to deport alleged gang members amid legal fight
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Live Nation settles lawsuit over claims it misled investors about legal risks
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Trump makes some false or misleading claims to justify Canada tariffs
President Trump has imposed steep tariffs on Canadian goods, citing trade imbalances and drug trafficking. But many of his claims exaggerate or misrepresent the facts.CBS News - Mar. 13 -
California lawmaker moves to phase out ultra-processed foods from public schools
A California Assemblymember is introducing a landmark bill that would phase out ultra-processed foods from his state's public schools.NBC News - 6d -
‘Drake lost a rap battle’: Universal files motion to dismiss rapper’s ‘misguided’ lawsuit
Drake’s attorneys accuse Universal of being ‘a greedy company’ that is ‘finally being held responsible for profiting from dangerous misinformation’.. Universal Music Group have moved to dismiss ...The Guardian - Mar. 18 -
Super 25 rankings update: Roosevelt leaps into top 2 with California state championship
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Vance's mother-in-law pushed for DEI at her California university, CBS News finds
The Trump administration has been steadfast in its opposition to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. A CBS News investigation finds that those anti-DEI positions conflict with the work ...CBS News - Mar. 12 -
Trinidad and Tobago calls new UK visa requirement ‘disproportionate move’
Travellers from country now need visas with decision reportedly made in response to rising asylum claims. UK politics live – latest updates Trinidad and Tobago has described Britain’s new visa ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
Noel Clarke’s wife tells court his accusers are liars who fabricated claims
Giving evidence in her husband’s libel case against the Guardian, Iris Clarke says he always tried to help people. Noel Clarke’s wife has said his accusers are liars who have deliberately ...The Guardian - Mar. 13 -
West Virginia bans 7 artificial food dyes, citing health concerns
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey signed a bill into law this week that bans some artificial dyes as well as two preservatives from foods sold statewide.CBS News - 8h -
No evidence of coordinated vandalism of Teslas despite Musk and Trump claims
Law enforcement and extremism experts find no evidence of coordinated attacks on Teslas, despite claims from CEO Elon Musk and President Donald Trump.NBC News - 4d -
First Four's St. Francis moving to D-III in 2026
Citing changes in the national landscape, and a week after a First Four loss in the NCAA tournament, Saint Francis (PA) announced a move to Division III in 2026.ESPN - 15m -
Grim details emerge in death of California man killed in trash sweep
James Edward Oakley, 58-year-old man living in Vallejo, was crushed by piece of excavating equipment last year. New details have emerged in the death of a northern California man who was killed by ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
Wolves match moved for live TV coverage
City’s upcoming Premier League match with Wolverhampton Wanderers has been moved for broadcast in the UK.We will now face Vitor Pereira’s side at the Etihad Stadium at 20:00 (UK) on Friday 2 May.C...Yahoo Sports - 9h -
Just months after wildfires, a powerful storm forces evacuations again in southern California
Southern California is on alert as a powerful storm moves into the region, with parts of Los Angeles County given instructions to evacuate. It comes just two months after wildfires sparked and ...CBS News - Mar. 13 -
Rosie O'Donnell moves to Ireland: 'Heartbreaking to see' what's happening in US politics
Rosie O'Donnell, a longtime critic of President Trump, announced Tuesday that she has moved to Ireland, citing U.S. politics as the catalyst for her relocation. In a nearly 10-minute-long TikTok ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Ex-UK minister Tulip Siddiq hits out at ‘false’ fraud claims by Bangladesh
Labour MP dismisses corruption allegations as attempt to ‘interfere’ with her political work in BritainFinancial Times - 6d -
Universal Music Group moves to dismiss Drake's lawsuit over Kendrick Lamar diss track
Universal Music Group is asking a judge to throw out Drake's defamation lawsuit over Kendrick Lamar's hit song "Not Like Us." The label's court filing uses strong language to defend Lamar's lyrics, ...CBS News - Mar. 18 -
Ukraine war live: Trump claims deal on Ukraine minerals is close amid US and Russia ceasefire talks
US president believes rare earths deal to be signed ‘soon’; Ukraine delegation to meet US officials as Kremlin claims it has suspended infrastructure strikes despite ongoing attacks. US and ...The Guardian - 1d -
US law firms’ London expansion drives record number of job moves
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NFL Network breaks down Justin Fields to New York Jets during free agency
What the insider said about the move:Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Viktor Hovland rallies past Justin Thomas to win a chaotic Valspar Championship
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Michael Proctor, lead Karen Read investigator, fired from state police after vulgar texts
The Massachusetts State Police investigator who was suspended over allegations of misconduct in the Karen Read murder case has now been fired, state law enforcement officials said Wednesday.NBC News - 6d -
2025 NFL free agency live tracker: Full list of team-by-team signings and trades from the first week of moves
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Noel Clarke aims to create ‘moral equivalence’ between himself and accusers, court hears
On third day of cross-examination, the actor claimed accusers voluntarily engaged in sexual conversation. Noel Clarke is trying to create “moral equivalence” between his alleged sexual misconduct ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
Israelis moving to live in Europe ‘rejuvenating’ Jewish communities
Research shows dramatic reversal of decades of net outflow to Israel, as new arrivals bring cultural influences. Israelis making a new home in Europe have become vital to previously declining ...The Guardian - Mar. 17 -
At least a dozen US states rush to ban common food dyes, citing health risks
RFK Jr’s ‘Maha’ giving fresh momentum to longtime efforts to outlaw additives, which is now a bipartisan movement. At least a dozen US states – from traditionally conservative Oklahoma to ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
Judge orders Trump administration to reinstate most fired probationary staff
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Newsmax paid $40M to settle Smartmatic defamation claims: Filing
Conservative cable channel Newsmax paid $40 million to settle a 2020 election defamation lawsuit brought by voting systems software provider Smartmatic out of court, a new filing shows. The ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
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