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In a legal battle involving Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, a judge ruled that messages between Lively and Taylor Swift about the film set of *It Ends With Us* are relevant and must be shared. Lively, who has accused Baldoni of sexual harassment, argues he is exploiting Swift’s popularity for distraction; the case is set for trial in March 2026.
"CBS Mornings" reveals Emmy nominees for two categories"Severance," "The White Lotus," "The Studio," and "Hacks" are among the shows expected to receive multiple nominations for the 77th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards, with nominees for outstanding reality competition and outstanding talk series announced exclusively on "CBS Mornings." The full list of nominees will be revealed at 11:30 a.m. ET, and the awards ceremony will air live on CBS on September 14, hosted by comedian Nate Bargatze....
Read moreSubway passengers in New York City were stranded inside trains as torrential rain caused severe flooding at the 28th Street Station, with water pouring onto platforms and seeping into carriages. In response to flash floods that submerged vehicles and closed roads, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Heavy rain in New York City caused flooding in subway stations, leaving people stuck in trains while...
Read moreSome conservative members of Donald Trump's "Make America Great Again" movement have criticized his decision to sell weapons to Ukraine through NATO, viewing it as a betrayal of his anti-war promises. Despite the backlash, the White House asserts that Europe will cover the costs and highlights support for Trump's approach among a significant portion of his voter base. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Trump's Plan to Arm Ukraine Some of Trump’s supporters are...
Read moreExecution Scheduled for Florida Man Convicted of Double MurderMichael Bernard Bell, 54, is set to be executed in Florida for the 1993 murders of Jimmy West and Tamecka Smith, committed during a revenge attack. Despite appeals citing new evidence, the Florida and U.S. Supreme Courts upheld his conviction, making him the eighth person executed in Florida in 2024, amidst a significant increase in executions nationwide. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A man named...
Read moreDENVER — The murder trial of Colorado dentist James Craig begins with opening arguments, as he faces charges of poisoning his wife, Angela, with cyanide and attempting to pay for the murder of the lead investigator. Craig, who has pleaded not guilty, allegedly conducted online searches about concealing a murder and was reportedly experiencing financial issues and an affair at the time of his wife's death. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A Colorado...
Read moreTwo wildfires, the White Sage Fire and the Dragon Bravo Fire, are burning near the Grand Canyon, destroying at least 70 structures, including the historic Grand Canyon Lodge. Both fires, driven by lightning and challenging terrain, remain 0% contained, prompting evacuation of personnel due to a chlorine gas leak, and the North Rim will be closed for the rest of the season. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Two wildfires are burning near the...
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