Blake Lively moves to dismiss Justin Baldoni's countersuit, citing California law on misconduct claims

Blake Lively on being thrown an 'uncomfortable' curveball by 'Another Simple Favor'

Amid her legal battle with Justin Baldoni, Lively appeared with co-star Kendrick, director Paul Feig and others at the SXSW world premiere of the sequel to their 2018 hit.

Los Angeles Times - Mar. 8

How Hollywood’s powerful smear machine covers up feuds

The Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni feud has shone a light on a part of the entertainment industry that many of those within it would rather remain invisible.

BBC News - Mar. 11

Justice Department Moves to Dismiss Challenge to Iowa Immigration Law

The law remains blocked for now. It was not immediately clear whether the dismissal request signaled a broader shift on state-level immigration enforcement.

The New York Times - Mar. 15

Nicolas Cage dismissed in ex-girlfriend's lawsuit, but assault claims against their son remain

Nicolas Cage's ex-girlfriend Christina Fulton dismisses her negligence claims against the actor in her ongoing assault lawsuit against their son Weston.

Los Angeles Times - Mar. 11

Trump rescinds order targeting Paul, Weiss citing commitments from law firm

President Trump on Thursday rescinded an executive order he signed less than a week ago targeting the Paul, Weiss law firm, citing an agreement with the firm that includes pro bono support for the ...

The Hill - 5d

What is the immigration law being cited in Mahmoud Khalil’s federal deportation case?

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has initiated removal efforts for Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian activist, by citing Section 237(a)(4)(C)(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), which ...

The Hill - Mar. 12

Racketeering claims against Sean Combs dismissed in producer's sexual assault lawsuit

A federal judge in New York has dismissed racketeering allegations against Sean Combs in a $30 million sexual assault and harassment lawsuit brought by a producer who worked on his most recent album.

NBC News - 21h

Trump adviser Waltz claims ‘full responsibility’ for adding journalist to Signal group but can’t explain how it happened – live

Mike Waltz insists he’s never texted Atlantic editor Jeffrey Goldberg, who was added to chat to discuss Yemen strikes. Democrats demand answers over ‘careless’ Signal blunder Trump dismisses ...

The Guardian - 16h

WATCH: Bald eagle nest cam captures live hatch in California

A live camera stream of a bald eagle nest in Southern California has gained viral attention, attracting hundreds of thousands of views this week.

ABC News - Mar. 7

Netanyahu says he will seek to dismiss head of Israel’s internal security service

Prime minister's move against Shin Bet’s Ronen Bar will prompt further accusations of authoritarianism. Benjamin Netanyahu has announced he will seek to dismiss the director of Shin Bet, Israel’s ...

The Guardian - Mar. 16

White House defends decision to deport alleged gang members amid legal fight

Over the weekend, the Trump administration cited a rarely-used 18th-century law to justify the deportations of suspected gang members. As Ed O'Keefe reports, the president's moves sparked a legal ...

CBS News - Mar. 17

Live Nation settles lawsuit over claims it misled investors about legal risks

The suit claimed Live Nation misled investors when it said it 'does not engage in behaviors that could justify antitrust litigation.'

Los Angeles Times - 1d

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 - Mar. 19

‘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

Roosevelt, winner of California's Open Division state championship, moved into the top 2 of the Super 25 national boys basketball rankings.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

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 - 1d

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 - 19h

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 - 1d

Woman dies after she was 'violently' ejected from Trump Hotel revolving door, lawsuit claims

A California woman's son is suing Trump International Hotels for alleged negligence, claiming a Trump Hotel Las Vegas door caused her to fall and later die.

NBC News - 12h

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 Britain

Financial Times - Mar. 19

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

Partner hires on track to hit record high after 155 senior lawyers take new roles in the first two months of 2025

Financial Times - Mar. 9

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 - Mar. 19

NFL Network breaks down Justin Fields to New York Jets during free agency

What the insider said about the move:

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Viktor Hovland rallies past Justin Thomas to win a chaotic Valspar Championship

The win marks Hovland's first since the 2023 season, when he won three times on Tour and claimed the FedEx Cup title.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

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

Ruling by California judge applies to thousands of employees dismissed from six federal agencies. A federal judge in California granted a preliminary injunction to reinstate thousands of fired ...

The Guardian - Mar. 13

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

Blake Lively moves to dismiss Justin Baldoni's countersuit, citing California law on misconduct claims

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