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Blake Lively sued again for defamation over "It Ends With Us" dispute

Blake Lively faces a second defamation lawsuit over her allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation while making "It Ends With Us."

CBS News - 18h

NFL scrapping "End Racism" end zone stencil for Super Bowl

The NFL is stenciling "Choose Love" in the back of one of the end zones at the Superdome for the Super Bowl rather than "End Racism."

CBS News - 1d

NFL will remove 'End Racism' from the end zones ahead of Super Bowl

The NFL will remove the words "End Racism" from the end zones at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans ahead of the Super Bowl on Sunday, the NFL confirmed to NBC News.

NBC News - 1d

Is This the End of Pax Americana?

We should aim to be a great power, not a big one.

The New York Times - 1d

To Trump, Tariffs Are Not a Means but an End

Many presidents use tariffs to force negotiations. But for President Trump, they are the point, a source of revenue as he pursues a Gilded Age vision.

The New York Times - 4d

If Kendrick Lamar calls Drake a pedophile at the Super Bowl, is that defamation?

On Feb. 9, there's a strong chance that Kendrick Lamar will walk onto the stage at the Super Bowl halftime show in New Orleans, and call Drake a pedophile in front of hundreds of millions of viewers.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 30

A judge tosses social media star Yashar Ali's defamation case against LA Magazine

Journalist and social media influencer Yashar Ali had his defamation lawsuit against Los Angeles Magazine tossed out by an L.A. County Judge. Judge Lynne M. Hobbs ordered Ali to pay $43,525, which ...

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 29

Immunity does not shield Trump from $83M defamation judgment, Carroll's attorney says

Presidential immunity does not protect Donald Trump from having to pay E. Jean Carroll tens of millions of dollars for defaming her, Carroll's lawyer argued Monday.

ABC News - Jan. 28

Carroll pushes back on Trump claim immunity extends to $83M defamation verdict

Advice columnist E. Jean Carroll's attorneys pejoratively likened President Trump to the Wizard of Oz in new court documents filed Monday as they pushed back on his claims that presidential ...

The Hill - Jan. 28

Target is ending its diversity goals

Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

CBS News - Jan. 24

More activism, less credibility: What CNN's defamation loss says about journalism today

CNN has been ordered to pay $5 million to Navy veteran Zachary Young and additional punitive damages for defamation, marking a shift in media standards and a decline in ratings.

The Hill - Jan. 18

Florida jury finds CNN liable for defaming Navy veteran in Afghan story

Zachary Young blamed CNN for destroying his business by showing his face onscreen in a story about a “black market” of smuggling out desperate Afghans for high fees.

NBC News - Jan. 17

CNN Settles Defamation Suit After Jury Found It Liable for Smearing Navy Veteran in Afghanistan Evacuation Story

News network reached a deal with Zachary Young as it was facing potentially tens of millions of dollars in punitive damages.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 17

CNN Settles Defamation Suit After Being Ordered to Pay $5 Million

The case, which involved a 2021 segment about a private security contractor in Afghanistan, played out as media organizations face more legal and political pressures.

The New York Times - Jan. 17

CNN found liable in Florida trial for defaming Navy veteran in 2021 story

The jury deliberated for more than eight hours starting before ruling in favor of Zachary Young in his defamation suit against CNN.

CBS News - Jan. 17

Jury finds CNN defamed Navy veteran with segment on Afghan refugees

A jury in Florida on Friday found that CNN defamed a Navy veteran with a report on his business that aired in 2021 and awarded him $5 million damages. The plaintiff, Zachary Young, sued the network ...

The Hill - Jan. 17

CNN Ordered to Pay at Least $5 Million for Defaming Security Contractor

The jury decision came after a two-week trial where lawyers for the contractor argued that the network had falsely accused him of illegal activity.

The New York Times - Jan. 17

Liam Payne's friend sues singer's dad for defamation over statements after death

Roger Nores has contested Geoff Payne's claims he "abandoned" the late One Direction singer.

BBC News - Jan. 17

Justin Baldoni Sues Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds for Defamation

The lawsuit is the latest legal action in a feud tied to the 2024 film “It Ends With Us,” which starred Ms. Lively and Mr. Baldoni, who also directed the film.

The New York Times - Jan. 17

Rudy Giuliani reaches settlement deal to end $146 million defamation case

Rudy Giuliani has reached a settlement agreement with the former Georgia election workers he owed almost $150 million to, according to a court filing Thursday.

NBC News - Jan. 16

Giuliani Keeps His Condo in Settlement of Defamation Case

An agreement allowed the former mayor of New York City to keep his apartments and other valuables in return for an undisclosed payment to two election workers he defamed after the 2020 vote.

The New York Times - Jan. 16

Giuliani says he has settled defamation dispute and will keep Florida condo

Trump ally says he has reached deal with election workers he defamed and will not have to turn over key possessions . Rudy Giuliani ’s trial over whether he must turn over his Florida condo and ...

The Guardian - Jan. 16

Jury finds CNN defamed security consultant in Afghanistan evacuation report

CNN correspondent Alex Marquardt defended his story on Zachary Young, a security consultant who charged $14,000 or more to evacuate people from Afghanistan.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 16

Justin Baldoni files $400M defamation suit against Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds

“It Ends With Us” actor and director Justin Baldoni has sued his co-star Blake Lively and her husband, “Deadpool” actor Ryan Reynolds, for defamation on Thursday in the latest step in a bitter ...

NBC News - Jan. 16

WATCH: Drake sues music label for defamation over Kendrick Lamar song

Drake filed a lawsuit against Universal Music Group alleging the company promoted "false and defamatory allegations against him," his attorneys said.

ABC News - Jan. 16

Drake sues Universal Music for defamation related to Kendrick Lamar diss track

The leading hip-hop superstar beef has been cranked up another notch, with Drake suing Universal Music Group for defamation over rival Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us.”

ABC News - Jan. 16

Drake lawsuit accuses Universal Music Group of defamation for 'Not Like Us'

The superstar rapper claims in a lawsuit that the record company he and Kendrick Lamar are both signed with have put his life and reputation at risk.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 15

Judge Finds Giuliani in Contempt for Continued Defamation of Election Workers

In November, Rudy Giuliani repeated accusations against the women at least four times, after Donald J. Trump won the 2024 presidential election.

The New York Times - Jan. 11

Rudy Giuliani held in contempt of court for the second time related to his defamation case

A judge found Rudy Giuliani in contempt of court in the defamation case against him involving former Georgia election workers Ruby Freeman and Wandrea “Shaye” Moss, the second such finding this week.

NBC News - Jan. 10

Judge holds Giuliani in contempt for defaming Georgia election workers

A federal judge on Friday held Rudy Giuliani in civil contempt for skirting an agreement not to make new false claims about two Georgia election workers he was ordered to pay $146 million for ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

Will Meta’s Plan to End Fact Checking Work Politically?

Meta’s plan to end its fact-checking program shows how business leaders are shifting their priorities to adapt to another Trump administration.

The New York Times - Jan. 10

Labor Market Ends 2024 With a Bang

Surprisingly, employers added 256,000 jobs in December 2024, and unemployment ticked down.

Inc. - Jan. 10

Rudy Giuliani back in D.C. federal court for contempt hearing in defamation case

Two Georgia election workers asked a federal judge to hold Rudy Giuliani in contempt for allegedly continuing to defame them in violation of a court order.

CBS News - Jan. 10

Judge will weigh holding Giuliani in contempt after $148 million defamation award

A federal judge is set to hear arguments on whether to hold Rudy Giuliani in contempt of court for continuing to spread lies about two Georgia election workers after they secured a $148 million ...

ABC News - Jan. 10

At the End of a Road Trip, a Romantic Detour

Elizabeth Solomon traveled the country during the pandemic. She met Gero Geilenbruegge during a stopover in Naples, Fla. — and decided to stay.

The New York Times - Jan. 10

Fox Must Face Smartmatic's Defamation Lawsuit, Appeals Court Rules

The voting-machine company seeks billions in damages.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 9

Fox Must Face Smartmatic’s $2.7 Billion Defamation Lawsuit, Court Rules

The complaint, which arose out of Fox News’s promotion of vote-rigging conspiracy theories after the 2020 U.S. presidential election, is on track to proceed to trial.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Meta to end fact-checking on its platforms

Mark Zuckerberg announced Tuesday that Meta is ending its fact-checking program for its platforms, which include Instagram and Facebook. President-elect Donald Trump said Tuesday he believed the ...

CBS News - Jan. 7

Trump eyes the end of wind energy construction

Click for the latest from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump eyes the end of wind energy construction President-elect Trump indicated Tuesday that ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

Wednesday Briefing: Meta Set to End Fact-Checking

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The New York Times - Jan. 7

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