Attorneys for actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni will meet with a judge to discuss details of their upcoming trial, which starts jury selection on May 18, 2026. The trial involves legal claims including sexual harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and reputation damage related to their film "It Ends with Us."
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Blake Lively filed a complaint in December 2024 accusing Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment during the making of "It Ends with Us."
Both Lively and Baldoni have sued each other in New York, with Lively seeking $500 million in damages.
Baldoni countersued Lively and others for $400 million, accusing them of extortion and defamation, but a federal judge dismissed his suit in 2025.
Much of Lively’s sexual harassment claims were dismissed in a recent court ruling, but some claims related to retaliation remain.
Jury questionnaire includes questions on sexual harassment and whether potential jurors know certain celebrities like Taylor Swift or Ryan Reynolds.
Jury selection is scheduled to begin on May 18, with opening statements possibly the same day.
Previous court efforts to settle the dispute in February 2026 were unsuccessful.
The trial will be overseen by New York Southern District Judge Lewis Liman, who will address trial procedures such as witnesses and evidence.
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Charlie Crist, former governor of Florida, has officially announced he is running for mayor of St. Petersburg. He shared the news on the social media platform X by posting a video and paperwork confirming his candidacy.
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Charlie Crist is a former governor of Florida.
He filed paperwork to run for mayor of St. Petersburg, Florida.
Crist announced his run on the social media platform X.
In the video, he said, “Well it’s official. I’m now a candidate for mayor of St. Pete.”
This is not Crist’s first time running for public office.
St. Petersburg is a city in Florida where this election will take place.
The announcement was made recently, on a Monday.
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Senator Josh Hawley wants Congress to hold a hearing about President Donald Trump’s security after a man was charged with trying to assassinate him at a recent event. The shooting incident increased debate over Trump’s plan to build a new, secure White House ballroom designed to improve protection for presidential events.
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A man fired gunshots near the White House Correspondents Dinner; he was charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump.
Secret Service agents evacuated Trump and other officials from the event.
Senator Hawley requested a congressional hearing to review presidential security and agency coordination.
The new White House ballroom, proposed by President Trump, would cost $400 million and is designed to be more secure, including bulletproof glass and drone-proof features.
Hawley said the American public deserves transparency about the security situation after the assassination attempt.
Some senators support building the ballroom, while others have concerns about its cost, size, and security benefits.
President Trump has been making large changes to the White House, which have raised questions about preservation and funding.
Senator Rand Paul plans to introduce a bill supporting the ballroom construction.
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A survey of headteachers in England found that half of schools have parts that are unusable or in poor condition because of leaks, mold, broken toilets, and other problems. Many schools also lack proper facilities for children with special needs, and most headteachers say they don’t get enough money to fix these issues.
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50% of headteachers say parts of their schools are out of use or unfit due to damage like leaks, mold, or asbestos.
73% report problems with school toilets, with 8% closed and 65% not working properly.
41% say facilities for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are unfit.
Nearly two-thirds (64%) say their playgrounds are unsuitable or closed.
Many schools have safety issues, including faulty fire doors and broken boilers.
96% of headteachers say they don’t get enough money to maintain school buildings.
The National Audit Office estimates it will cost £14 billion to fix England’s school buildings.
The UK government plans to spend nearly £3 billion per year over the next decade to improve schools.
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The first teenage suicide linked to domestic abuse has been recorded in England and Wales. Police say violent online content and harmful social media influencers may be increasing abuse among young people, especially teenagers.
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Last year, 347 deaths in England and Wales involved domestic abuse, including 150 suicides and 125 homicides.
Most victims (73%) were female; most suspects (79%) were male over a five-year period.
The Domestic Homicide Project recorded 1,452 deaths linked to domestic abuse from various causes in five years.
88% of suicide victims had a known history of domestic abuse reported to the police.
Domestic abuse incidents grew fastest among 16- to 19-year-olds, with this year including the first teenage suicide linked to abuse.
Police say violent pornography and “toxic” online influencers are normalizing abuse and influencing young people’s behavior.
Convictions for causing suicide through domestic abuse are rare, and experts want it to be a separate offense to raise awareness.
The justice system finds it hard to convict abusers because victims cannot testify, and abusers often appear trustworthy to others.
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A man tried to attack President Donald Trump at a press event in Washington. He has been charged with attempting to assassinate the president and other weapons offenses, facing possible life in prison.
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The incident took place at a press gala in Washington.
The suspect tried to storm the event where President Trump was present.
He faces charges including attempted assassination of President Trump.
Other federal weapons charges were also filed against him.
If found guilty, the suspect could be sentenced to life in prison.
White House correspondent Liz Landers was at the event and reported on the situation.
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A man named Jay Bryant has admitted in court that he helped others enter a recording studio where Jam Master Jay, a member of the rap group Run-DMC, was killed in 2002. Bryant pleaded guilty to federal murder charges and acknowledged he knew a gun would be used during the attack.
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Jay Bryant pleaded guilty to a federal murder charge related to the 2002 shooting of Jam Master Jay.
Bryant said he helped others get into the studio where Jason Mizell (Jam Master Jay) was killed.
Bryant admitted knowing a gun would be used and that what he did was a crime.
Two other men, Karl Jordan Jr. and Ronald Washington, were previously convicted in connection to the case, but one was later cleared and the other has challenged his conviction.
Evidence against Bryant included his DNA on a hat from the crime scene and witness statements.
Bryant faces 15-20 years in prison plus unrelated drug and gun charges but has not yet been sentenced.
Jam Master Jay, DJ for Run-DMC, was an influential figure in hip-hop and was killed in his Queens studio at age 37.
Prosecutors linked the murder to a failed cocaine deal involving Mizell and those charged.
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Reporters Liz Landers and Lisa Desjardins spoke about the confusion and disorder during the White House Correspondents' Dinner. They described what happened at the event when a shooting caused panic among attendees.
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Liz Landers is a White House correspondent.
Lisa Desjardins is a Congressional correspondent.
Both reporters attended the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
A shooting occurred during the dinner.
The event became chaotic and confusing because of this.
They discussed their experiences with Geoff Bennett.
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The US Supreme Court has allowed a new Texas voting map that favors Republicans, overturning a lower court ruling that said the map was racially unfair. This change could help Republicans win more seats in the US House of Representatives ahead of the 2026 elections.
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The Supreme Court decision was split: six conservative justices agreed, three liberal justices disagreed.
The Texas map was created by Republican lawmakers and supported by Governor Greg Abbott.
The new map could change up to five seats from Democrats to Republicans in Texas.
The lower court had blocked the map, saying it likely discriminated against racial minorities, violating constitutional rights.
President Trump encouraged Republicans to redraw maps to help their chances in the 2026 midterm elections.
Civil rights groups say the map reduces voting power for Black people and other minorities.
Similar battles are happening in Florida and Virginia, with Republicans pushing new maps and Democrats fighting back.
Florida’s Governor Ron DeSantis proposed a map that could increase Republican seats from 20 to 24 out of 28.
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Many Americans with federal student loans face higher monthly payments after a pause during the pandemic ended. A new income-driven repayment plan called SAVE, created to help borrowers pay less and avoid default, was blocked in court, causing financial stress for millions.
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Dottie Orzechowski, a teacher, borrowed $117,000 in student loans and now owes $215,000 due to accumulating interest.
The SAVE plan, introduced during President Biden’s administration, offered lower payments, no loan balance growth, and faster forgiveness for some borrowers.
SAVE was blocked in court after legal challenges from Republican attorneys general, putting over 7 million borrowers into temporary payment suspension called forbearance.
Federal student loan repayments and interest were paused for over three years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Before the pause, about 1 million student loans defaulted each year.
Experts warn that many borrowers might soon default due to unaffordable payments and difficulty accessing repayment plans.
High inflation and stagnant wages are making it harder for borrowers to keep up with payments.
The pause ending and legal issues around SAVE have created uncertainty and risk for a loan repayment crisis.
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Bill Gage, a former Secret Service special agent and current security expert, talked about the security issues related to a recent assassination attempt that happened on Saturday. He shared his views on how such situations are handled by the Secret Service.
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Bill Gage worked for the Secret Service for 12 years.
He served as a counter-assault team leader during his time there.
Currently, Gage is the executive protection director at Safehaven Security Group.
The discussion focused on security concerns after an assassination attempt on Saturday.
The conversation took place on a program hosted by Amna Nawaz.
The article covers expert opinion on Secret Service procedures and security challenges.
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Shots were fired inside the hotel hosting the White House Correspondents' Association dinner on April 25, an event attended by President Donald Trump. The incident caused confusion about what happened and who the suspect was, leading to concerns about security at events where the president is present.
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The shooting took place inside the hotel holding the White House Correspondents' Association dinner.
President Donald Trump was attending the event at the time.
The gunfire occurred in the hotel but not in the same room as the president.
There was confusion about the identity of the suspect and the details of the incident.
The event raised questions about security measures for protecting the president.
This happened nearly two years after two separate assassination attempts on President Trump.
Government officials and journalists focused on how a gun could be fired in the same building as the president.
The article clarifies misinformation around the shooting and its circumstances.
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President Donald Trump has nominated David Brat, a former Republican congressman from Virginia, to be the next U.S. ambassador to Australia. The ambassador role has been empty for about 17 months since Caroline Kennedy left in November 2024.
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David Brat is a former Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
He served two terms representing Virginia before losing in 2018.
Brat currently works as vice-president of business relations at Liberty University in Virginia.
President Trump has officially nominated Brat to be ambassador to Australia.
The ambassador position to Australia has been vacant for 17 months.
Former ambassador Caroline Kennedy left the post in November 2024.
The U.S. Senate must approve Brat’s nomination before he can become ambassador.
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Prosecutors charged a man with three crimes, including trying to kill President Donald Trump, after he allegedly fired a gun at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday. The incident is under investigation, and CBS News reporters provided updates.
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The shooting happened at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday.
A man is accused of opening fire during the event.
He faces three criminal charges, including attempted assassination of President Trump.
Prosecutors announced the charges on Monday.
CBS News reporters Jake Rosen, Nicole Sganga, and Aaron Navarro reported on the case.
The White House Correspondents' Dinner is an annual event held for journalists covering the White House.
The investigation is ongoing.
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Sharon McMahon was set to give a graduation speech at Utah Valley University. Her speech was canceled after local political leaders pressured the university because of her comments about Charlie Kirk, who was killed at the university in 2025.
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Sharon McMahon was the planned speaker for the Utah Valley University commencement.
Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated at Utah Valley University in 2025, is connected to this situation.
Local political leaders pushed the university to cancel McMahon’s speech.
The cancellation happened due to McMahon’s posts about Charlie Kirk.
McMahon talked about the cancellation on a CBS News program called "The Takeout."
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The US Supreme Court is hearing a case about whether broad warrants for smartphone location data violate Americans’ privacy rights under the Constitution. The case involves a man whose location data from a “geofence warrant” was used by police to identify him near a crime scene, raising questions about privacy and the legality of this warrant type.
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The Supreme Court heard arguments in Chatrie v United States about the use of “geofence warrants.”
Geofence warrants require tech companies to give police data on all phones within a specific area and time, not just specific suspects.
Okello Chatrie’s phone location helped police catch him after a 2019 armed bank robbery in Virginia.
Chatrie pleaded guilty, but his lawyers say the evidence from the geofence warrant should not have been allowed.
The Department of Justice argues people have no privacy expectation in their public movements captured by smartphones.
Privacy advocates warn that geofence warrants can unfairly include innocent bystanders’ data.
Google had a “location history” feature that saved users’ locations, which police used in this case.
Google has since changed how it stores location data to resist complying with broad geofence warrants.
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NPR journalists Tamara Keith and Amy Walter talked about recent political news with Amna Nawaz. They discussed the effects of a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner and a state’s decision to change voting district boundaries before the next election.
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Tamara Keith and Amy Walter appeared on a news program with Amna Nawaz.
They covered recent political events in the United States.
There was a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
The discussion included the consequences of this shooting.
Another U.S. state is considering redrawing voting districts ahead of schedule.
Redistricting means changing the lines that decide which voters belong to which districts.
Mid-decade redistricting is unusual because it usually happens every ten years after the census.
These topics relate to political risks and changes in U.S. politics.
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Candidates for governor in Georgia took part in debates from both the Republican and Democratic parties as early voting began in the state. On the Republican side, billionaire Rick Jackson faced tough questions from several rivals, while Democratic candidates shared their plans and ideas.
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Early voting started in Georgia for the governor’s race.
Both Republican and Democratic candidates held debates on the same day.
The Republican debate took place at the Atlanta Press Club.
Rick Jackson, a billionaire, was challenged by multiple Republican opponents.
Democratic candidates presented their proposals during their debate.
The debates were part of the campaign ahead of the Georgia governor’s election.
The governor’s race is attracting a crowded field of candidates from both parties.
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Health Secretary Kennedy highlighted autism as a national concern last year, calling it an epidemic and promising to study its environmental causes. This raised strong reactions in the autism community and renewed discussions about whether the autism spectrum should be divided by severity.
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Health Secretary Kennedy described autism as an epidemic.
He promised to investigate environmental reasons behind autism.
His statements brought autism into the national spotlight.
The autism community reacted strongly to his characterization.
The debate about splitting the autism spectrum into levels of severity restarted.
The story is part of the Disability Reframed series.
Journalists Judy Woodruff and Mary Fecteau reported on this issue.
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