Blake Lively just scored a victory in her ongoing battle with Justin Baldoni. Judge Lewis J. Liman signed off on the actress’ motion to strike the claims that her lead attorney, Michael Gottlieb, allegedly threatened to release Taylor Swift’s text messages if the singer didn’t publicly support Lively in the “It Ends With Us” legal battle, … Read more
Cartier has squared the circle. In a design feat, the French jeweler has created Trinity necklaces and bracelets that link cushion-shaped rings. Like the iconic ring introduced by Louis Cartier in 1924, the new offerings feature interlocking bands in gleaming pink, yellow and white gold. But instead of the original’s round elements, these are square … Read more
President Donald Trump announced on Sunday a 100% tariff on movies produced outside of the United States, saying the US movie industry was dying a “very fast death” due to the incentives that other countries were offering to draw American filmmakers. “This is a concerted effort by other Nations and, therefore, a National Security threat. … Read more
Celebrity chef Jameson Stocks claims Netflix has threatened him with legal action after he publicly denounced Meghan Markle’s show, “With Love, Meghan.” The chef — who had previously cooked for King Charles and other royals — famously slammed the Duchess of Sussex’s series, saying it was “terrible” and “painful to watch.” Stocks, 41, had previously … Read more
Insulin, heart treatments and antibiotics have flowed freely across many borders for decades, exempt from tariffs in a bid to make medicine affordable. But that could soon change. For months, President Trump has been promising to impose higher tariffs on pharmaceuticals as part of his plan to reorder the global trading system and bring key … Read more
President Trump’s decision to move a step closer to imposing tariffs on imported medicines poses considerable political risk, because Americans could face higher prices and more shortages of critical drugs. The Trump administration filed a federal notice on Monday saying that it had begun an investigation into whether imports of medicines and pharmaceutical ingredients threaten … Read more
Somebody pour them a stiff drink. New York restaurant and bar owners are bracing for the impact of announced tariffs that could shake and stir the hospitality industry — if they even go into effect. President Donald Trump’s recent threat of 200% tariffs on all wine, Champagne and spirits from the European Union has sommeliers, … Read more
Joan Presky worries about dementia. Her mother lived with Alzheimer’s disease for 14 years, the last seven in a memory-care residence, and her maternal grandfather developed dementia, too. “I’m 100 percent convinced that this is in my future,” said Ms. Presky, 70, a retired attorney in Thornton, Colo. Last year, she spent almost a full … Read more
Cat owners have been alerted to a potential health threat. Savage Pet of El Cajon, California, is recalling 66 large chicken boxes (84 oz.) and 74 small chicken boxes (21 oz.) with the lot code/”best by” date of 11.15.2026, as these products have “the potential to contain H5N1, also known as bird flu,” according to the … Read more
They’re turning on the waterworks — and for some deceptive daters, it actually works. Opening up the floodgates and pouring out your heart on a first date, spilling everything about your previous relationship drama and childhood trauma, is a messy mating movement known as “floodlighting.” And dating pros are putting a spotlight of caution on … Read more
The death of an Oregon house cat and a pet food recall are raising questions about the ongoing outbreak of bird flu and how people can protect their pets. Bird flu has been spreading for years in wild birds, chickens, turkeys and many other animals. It was first confirmed in U.S. dairy cattle in March. The virus has been … Read more
Rachael “Raygun” Gunn’s legal threat has backfired after the comedian at the center of the storm announced a brand new musical would be coming to the stage. Stephanie Broadbridge had her original creation, Raygun: The Musical, shut down after the Olympian’s legal team stepped in. The move sparked an online storm which only grew on Thursday when … Read more
No one wants a blue Christmas, but a flu Christmas can be much, much worse. Colds, flus and other respiratory illnesses are more common in the winter. Flu viruses can survive longer in cold, dry air — and people spend lots of time indoors in chilly months, giving viruses more opportunity to spread. While respiratory … Read more
It’s “Over” between Drake and DeMar DeRozan. The Canadian rapper, who was on the receiving end of a high-profile loss in a beef with Kendrick Lamar earlier this year, is still seething at the former Toronto Raptor, and he made that abundantly clear Saturday. In a contest between the Raptors, whom Drake has an ownership … Read more
“Fargo” series creator Noah Hawley is wary of the good and bad in artificial intelligence. “I’m a human being telling stories to human beings. Decency is not an algorithm. Moral courage is not a formula. I don’t think we’re going to be able to replace our best work with a simulation of our best work. … Read more
She’s gone from fraudster to fashionista. Anna Delvey, the scammer turned socialite, now wears a new hat — runway producer and model. The 33-year-old will hit the catwalk officially for the first time on Wednesday night to close out New York Fashion Week, showing for up-and-coming designer SHAO New York. It’s the last in a … Read more
Is New York Fashion Week so last season? Well, according to a new report, burgeoning costs, a shrinking style sector and low enrollment in local design schools are threatening to topple Gotham as the global fashion hub. Published on Wednesday mere days ahead of NYFW, the study from the non-profit Partnership for New York City … Read more
Cultural and historical landmarks are going downhill thanks to “selfie-tourism,” and UNESCO is warning that it could lead to destruction. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization defines “selfie-tourism” as “the trend of travelers visiting destinations primarily to take and share photos of themselves, often with iconic landmarks and escapes in the background.” People … Read more
Talk about a splash landing. A Kentucky water park’s pool became the unfortunate breeding ground for a mighty infection that gives painful symptoms like diarrhea, nausea, fevers, and painful cramping. The Silver Lake water park and adventure center in Erlanger, a Cincinnati suburb, was host to the chlorine-resistant Cryptosporidiosis, abbreviated to crypto. Silver Lake’s pool … Read more
Winemakers are seeing red. An invasive insect species now poses “a serious threat” to America’s wine supplies, vino experts warn. Eggs of the oversized spotted lanternfly — which have been running amock in New York to the point that the state government has told people to kill them on sight — were stowed away in … Read more