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Taylor Swift agrees to deposition in Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s legal dispute, reports say

12 September 2025 at 20:22

Taylor Swift has reportedly agreed to provide a deposition in the ongoing civil case between actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, according to multiple sources who cited court filings.

Lively filed a lawsuit in December, accusing her "It Ends With Us" director and co-star Baldoni of sexual harassment on the set of the movie and a subsequent effort to "destroy" her reputation in a legal complaint.

According to CNN and other outlets citing a filing from Baldoni's legal team, Swift agreed to be deposed in the case but is unable to do so before Oct. 20, due to prior professional commitments.

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Baldoni and production company Wayfarer Studios countersued in January for $400 million, accusing Lively and her husband, Deadpool actor Ryan Reynolds, of defamation and extortion, but it was later dismissed in June.

Swift, who is a longtime friend of Lively, first came up in Baldoni's now-dismissed countersuit. The singer was reportedly subpoenaed in the case in May.

Taylor Swift never set foot on the set of this movie, she was not involved in any casting or creative decisions, she did not score the film, she never saw an edit or made any notes on the film, she did not even see It Ends With Us until weeks after its public release, and was traveling around the globe during 2023 and 2024, a spokesperson for Swift said to CNN at the time.

Swift's team had also provided licensing for one of her songs to be used in the film, but CNN reported her spokesperson stated, "this document subpoena is designed to use Taylor Swifts name to draw public interest by creating tabloid clickbait instead of focusing on the facts of the case."

The trial for the case is set for March 2026.

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Deadly 'kissing bug' disease β€” or Chagas β€” is now endemic in US, researchers say

9 September 2025 at 17:38

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said Chagas disease, also called kissing bug disease, is now endemic in the United States meaning cases are high enough to be considered a regularly occurring disease.

Since 2013, Texas A&M University has received reports of about 10,000 kissing bugs across 31 states. Researchers tested a subset of those bugs and found 50% of them tested positive for the Chagas parasite.

The condition occurs when the blood-sucking kissing bug, also known as the triatomine bug, transfers the Chagas parasite to a host through its bite or through its droppings that carry a certain parasite.

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The disease can be treated with antiparasitic drugs and diagnosed with a blood test, the CDC said.

Symptoms can include swollen eyelids, digestive problems, body aches, rash and fever. They can start to occur within weeks or months after getting infected.

If left untreated, Chagas disease can cause long-term heart problems and more serious digestive issues, making early detection and treatment crucial for patient outcomes.

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LEGO unveils its largest β€” and most expensive β€” 'Star Wars' collector set

5 September 2025 at 18:38

"Star Wars" enthusiasts have a new reason to celebrate as LEGO unveiled the highly anticipated "Death Star Ultimate Collector Series," the largest and most expensive LEGO "Star Wars" set to date.

The collectible set contains over 9,000 pieces and recreates iconic moments and scenes from the "Star Wars" movies, including the trash compactor, Emperor Palpatine's throne room and Princess Leia's cell, among others.

The model features a vertical layered design with a narrow foundation, giving fans the ability to display the completed set effectively.

Iconic "Star Wars" characters like Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Darth Vader and Princess Leia make up part of the 38 minifigures included in the set.

LEGO said there's a stormtrooper minifigure in a hot tub included as a playful nod to the "Star Wars" video games.

The "Star Wars Death Star Ultimate Collector Series" will be available for purchase during the first week of October and retails for nearly $1,000.

The massive set represents LEGO's most ambitious "Star Wars" project yet, offering collectors an intricate recreation of one of the franchise's most recognizable locations.

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Radioactive shrimp recall expands to more brands sold at Walmart stores across the US

29 August 2025 at 16:49

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued another recall for shrimp products sold at Walmart stores that may potentially contain cesium-137, a dangerous radioactive substance.

AquaStar, a Seattle-based company, has recalled more than 26,000 packages of its 6-ounce cocktail shrimp, sold in a clear plastic tray with a red and white label.

The affected product was imported from Indonesia and sold at Walmart stores across nearly 30 states between July 31 and Aug.16.

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Cesium-137, or Cs-137, is a man-made material produced through nuclear reactions and used in medical devices and gauges, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Exposure to large amounts can cause burns, acute radiation sickness, elevate your risk of cancer or even result in death.

To date, no illnesses have been reported in connection with the recalled product.

Consumers who purchased the shrimp can return the product to the store for a full refund. Those with questions can contact AquaStar directly.

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