Standoff in the Strait, SCOTUS on Abortion Pill, Blake Lively Settlement and more

About this episode

The episode discusses escalating tensions between the US and Iran, developments regarding an abortion pill, a legal settlement involving Blake Lively, Elon Musk's negotiations with OpenAI, and Britney Spears' DUI plea deal.

A fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran is being tested as tensions escalate. We have new developments in the fight over access to an abortion pill. A high-profile legal battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s production company will no longer go to trial. What we’re learning about Elon Musk’s prior efforts to settle with OpenAI. Plus, details on Britney Spears’ DUI plea deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Topics covered

• US-Iran relations
• abortion rights
• celebrity legal battles
• Elon Musk
• Britney Spears

Keywords

• US
• Iran
• abortion pill
• Blake Lively
• Elon Musk
• OpenAI
• Britney Spears
• legal battles
• DUI plea deal

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Justin Baldoni’s production company, OpenAI

Products: abortion pill

Places: US, Iran

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