In a joint statement, lawyers for the actors said they hoped the settlement would bring “closure.”
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See the looks from the 2026 Met Gala red carpet
Extravagantly dressed celebrities and designers made their way up the famous Met staircase Monday evening. The fundraiser is one of the fashion industry’s biggest nights.
Hotels have a big World Cup problem: Bookings are running far below projections
Nearly 80% of hotels surveyed by a body representing the industry reported bookings were running below projections — a worrisome sign with only weeks to go before the World Cup.
Why U.S. troops are stationed in Germany, and what happens if some leave
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly talks with Jeff Rathke, president of the American-German Institute, about U.S. troops stationed in Germany, and what happens if President Trump moves some of them elsewhere.
Modi’s party takes control of India’s West Bengal in key state election
The outcome is expected to strengthen Modi’s political position midway through his third term.
Here are the 2026 Pulitzer Prize winners
Award winners include authors Daniel Kraus, Jill Lepore and Yiyun Li, opinion writer M. Gessen and staffers and contributors at The Washington Post, Reuters and AP.
Anti-poverty program is effective even in one of the world’s toughest settings
Researchers looked at whether a tried-and-true poverty alleviation effort that gives cash and coaching to households, and is typically implemented in rural areas, could work in an urban setting.
A United jet struck a light pole and a truck near Newark airport, police say
New Jersey State Police say a United Airlines passenger jet struck a light pole and damaged a truck as it was coming in for a landing at Newark Liberty International Airport on Sunday.
NYC duo youbet leans into their creative chemistry on self-titled album
The musical connection between frontperson Nick Llobet and bassist Micah Prussack is at the heart of the Brooklyn-based band’s latest album.
Supreme Court gives abortion pill mifepristone a 1-week reprieve from a major change
The Supreme Court says rules that allow patients to get the abortion pill mifepristone through the mail can stay the same for at least a week.


