Actor and director Justin Baldoni from “It Ends With Us” is countersuing his co-star Blake Lively over her claims he tried to orchestrate a smear campaign against her. In the 179-page lawsuit, Baldoni alleges that Lively and her husband, actor Ryan Reynolds, conspired to hijack creative control of the film and “make Baldoni the real-life villain.” Source

TikTok users in the U.S. should not expect the popular social media app to go dark amid the looming ban set to take effect. According to a White House official, President Biden will not enforce the ban on Sunday, leaving the Chinese-owned app’s fate in the hands of the Supreme Court and President-elect Donald Trump. Source

Economic issues are straining people’s finances, but these tactics can help you free up cash and spend less money. Source

The Supreme Court on Friday upheld a new law that would lead to a ban of the social media platform TikTok. Source

Kristi Noem, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Homeland Security secretary, is before the Senate on Friday for her confirmation hearing. See her opening statement. Source

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem​, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the sprawling Department of Homeland Security, is fielding questions from lawmakers. Source

Experts recommend breaking these common bad money habits this year to make the most of your money. Source

Israel’s full cabinet now needs to vote on the deal. If it’s approved, it would be expected to be implemented on Sunday. Source

The hugely popular medications Ozempic and Wegovy​, used for diabetes and weight loss, will be included in the next round of talks to negotiate lower Medicare drug prices. Source

Part of an astonishing generation of British actors, including Judi Dench,​ Vanessa Redgrave, Eileen Atkins and Maggie Smith​, Joan Plowright won a Tony Award, two Golden Globes and nominations for an Oscar and an Emmy. Source