Read the lawsuit Justin Baldoni filed against The New York Times over its bombshell Blake Lively story
On Tuesday, Justin Baldoni filed a lawsuit against The New York Times after the paper reported about Blake Lively’s sexual-harassment allegations against him. Justin Baldoni is taking legal action against The New York Times after the paper reported about his costar Blake Lively’s allegations of misconduct against him. The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in the Los…
Biggest court cases of 2025: From Diddy and Luigi Mangione to the DOJ’s list of antitrust investigations
As we enter the new year, dockets are filling up with blockbuster court cases in the US. Criminal courts in Manhattan are preparing for the trial of rap mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs and early hearings in the prosecution of Luigi Mangione, who is accused of the killing of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. In the…
I’m a sales associate at Coach. Here’s how I spot fake bags — it’s easier than you’d think.
In my experience, authentic Coach bags can feel a bit heavier than fakes. I’ve been a fan of Coach for a while, and I now work as a sales associate for the brand. I wasn’t fully taught how to spot fake bags during my training process, but I’ve found many employees learn as they go.…
10 dead, 35 injured in vehicle-ramming attack on New Orleans NYE celebration, police say
Emergency services on the scene Wednesday where authorities say a driver steered into a crowd in New Orleans. Ten people were killed and at least 35 more were injured after a driver plowed into a crowd in the heart of New Orleans and then started shooting, authorities said. The deadly incident is now being investigated…
I spent 3 days in Germany’s famous Black Forest. Here are 4 things I did right — and 2 I wish I’d known before I went.
Germany’s Black Forest is famous for supposedly inspiring many famous fairy-tales. My husband and I recently spent almost a month exploring Germany, and three days of our trip were dedicated to its Black Forest. The Black Forest is said to have famously inspired many Grimms’ fairy-tales, including Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, and Hansel and…
Forget oil and metals. Cocoa was the top commodity of 2024 as poor weather sent prices soaring.
Cocoa beans are pictured in Ghana’s eastern cocoa town of Akim Akooko Cocoa closed out 2024 ahead of every major commodity, after a year of poor weather and weak harvests sparked a triple-digit gain for the bean. Cocoa gained about 172% in the past year, briefly reaching a record of nearly $13,000 per metric ton…
The 10 best movies to watch on Netflix in January
Jennifer Love Hewitt in “I Know What You Did Last Summer.” From Christopher Nolan classics to Jennifer Garner doing the “Thriller” dance, here are the best movies on Netflix in January. “13 Going on 30” (January 1) Jennifer Garner in “13 Going on 30.” This fun rom-com never gets old. Jennifer Garner plays a 13-year-old…
A plane carrying 181 people crashed in South Korea, killing almost everyone on board. Here’s what we know.
The wreckage of the Jeju Air plane that crashed on Sunday, killing 179 people. A commercial aircraft crashed at a South Korean airport on Sunday, killing 179 people. Flight 7C2216, operated by the Korean budget airline Jeju Air, was carrying 181 passengers and crew when it tried to land at Muan International Airport at 9:03…
China’s BYD surged to a new sales record, challenging Tesla for EV dominance
BYD has been on a red-hot sales streak thanks to strong demand for its EVs and hybrids. BYD has reported record annual sales as it challenges Elon Musk’s Tesla for the status of the world’s top electric-vehicle maker. BYD sold 1.76 million battery electric cars in 2024, per figures released Wednesday. That figure puts it…
