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While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, April 3, 2026

British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper speaking during a virtual summit at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London, England, on April 2.
British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper speaking during a virtual summit at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London, England, on April 2.

US judge tosses most of Blake Lively’s sexual harassment lawsuit against Justin Baldoni

Blake Lively (left) accused co-star and director Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment in connection with the filming of their 2024 romantic drama It Ends With Us.
Blake Lively (left) accused co-star and director Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment in connection with the filming of their 2024 romantic drama It Ends With Us.

Singer FKA twigs says in suit that ex-boyfriend Shia LaBeouf had her sign ‘illegal’ NDA

FKA twigs (left) accused Shia LaBeouf in court papers of trying to silence her with a non-disclosure agreement that was illegal.
FKA twigs (left) accused Shia LaBeouf in court papers of trying to silence her with a non-disclosure agreement that was illegal.

Man sued by former colleague for alleged sexual assault in 2016 wins appeal

The High Court judge disagreed with the district judge’s finding that the woman’s account of the alleged assault was corroborated by text messages exchanged between her and the man following the incident on July 10, 2016.
The High Court judge disagreed with the district judge’s finding that the woman’s account of the alleged assault was corroborated by text messages exchanged between her and the man following the incident on July 10, 2016.

US jury finds Elon Musk misled Twitter shareholders

Elon Musk acquired Twitter in late October 2022 and later renamed it X.
Elon Musk acquired Twitter in late October 2022 and later renamed it X.

K-pop boy band The Boyz announce contract termination with agency over unpaid settlements

Members of The Boyz with digital creator JRE (front row, third from left).
Members of The Boyz with digital creator JRE (front row, third from left).

Widow of retired judge sues grandson in dispute related to late husband’s will

Some details of the dispute emerged in written grounds of decision issued on March 16 by Senior Judge Tan Siong Thye.
Some details of the dispute emerged in written grounds of decision issued on March 16 by Senior Judge Tan Siong Thye.

Yangzijiang shares rise after UK High Court rejects appeal on $1.06 billion case against subsidiaries

The claims, brought in 2022, relate to shipbuilding contracts for 10 vessels totalling US$900 million.
The claims, brought in 2022, relate to shipbuilding contracts for 10 vessels totalling US$900 million.

US court rules against South Korean gaming company and its AI-hatched takeover plan 

Krafton’s CEO had followed the advice of ChatGPT during a dispute with the leaders of the “Subnautica” game maker Unknown Worlds Entertainment.
Krafton’s CEO had followed the advice of ChatGPT during a dispute with the leaders of the “Subnautica” game maker Unknown Worlds Entertainment.

Owner of Porsche EV sues car dealer for $300,000 over battery replacement

The Porsche owner contends that the battery was under warranty but the dealer says the warranty does not cover accident damage.
The Porsche owner contends that the battery was under warranty but the dealer says the warranty does not cover accident damage.

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