Homeless encampments are a part of the landscape in many U.S. cities. In Oakland, California, one of the longest-standing and most well-known encampments was at Union Point Park. It was right by the water, and it had a beautiful view of the sunset. But it was also a concern for some local residents, who worried about crime and safety. When the city tried to clear Union Point Park, the people who lived there united and fought back. Reporter Shaina Shealy followed this community for about a year, as they advocated for their own small plot of land in the city where they could live by their own rules, on their own terms. Her 5-part series from KQED’s Snap Studios is called A Tiny Plot.
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Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are enjoying Spooky Season despite the actress’ ongoing legal battle with her former It Ends With Us costar and director, Justin Baldoni.
On Saturday, October 18, the Deadpool actor, 48, shared a new selfie via his Instagram Story featuring his wife, 38, posing alongside a spooky creation by Big Head Balloons.
The balloon animal — a Halloween-esque spider attached to a light pole in New York City — was one of many created by the company, which offers “balloon fun in your home or at your event by a NYC original,” per its official Instagram page.
“This is a creation of the wonderful @bigheadballoons,” Reynolds wrote in a previous post shared via Instagram Story on the same day. “Apologies to those who rushed to investigate insane screaming. I didn’t even know if twas me making the sound to begin with.”
He continued, “Also, gentle reminder about how full your hearts felt hearing the news how Ghost Spiders aren’t a real-life problem everyone has to just deal with. The paramedics said the ozone layer is healing. She said nobody talks about that either.”
In the selfie, Reynolds could be seen wearing a beige coat zipped over a soft yellow shirt and paired with black slacks. Lively, for her part, wore a heavier-looking tweed coat with her hair down in long, beach-ready waves.
The festive pic comes amid Lively’s ongoing legal battle with Baldoni. The very public back and forth began in December 2024, when the actress accused her It Ends With Us costar and director of sexual harassment, creating a hostile work environment and launching an alleged smear campaign against her. Baldoni vehemently denied the allegations and countersued Lively.
Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively.Courtesy of Ryan Reynolds/ Instagram
Baldoni’s lawsuit against Lively was later dismissed by a judge. Lively’s lawsuit remains ongoing. It is scheduled for trial in March 2026.
On Friday, October 17, People reported that multiple stars of It Ends With Us were called in for depositions, including Lively’s costars Jenny Slate and Isabela Ferrera, as well as book author Colleen Hoover, who wrote the hit novel that inspired the film.
According to the outlet, Hoover recently sat down for a deposition. Slate, who played the sister of Baldoni’s character, and Ferrer, who portrayed the younger version of Lively’s character, were reportedly deposed over the summer.
Us Weekly has reached out to representatives for Slate, Ferrera and Hoover for comment.
When Lively first came forward with her allegations against Baldoni, Slate publicly supported her.
“As Blake Lively’s castmate and friend, I voice my support as she takes action against those reported to have planned and carried out an attack on her reputation,” Slate shared in a statement to Today.com in December 2024. “Blake is a leader, loyal friend and a trusted source of emotional support for me and so many who know and love her.”
Hoover also publicly supported Lively after she filed the lawsuit against Baldoni.
“Blake Lively you have been nothing but honest, kind, supportive and patient since the day we met,” Hoover wrote via Instagram alongside a photo of the pair. “Thank you for being exactly the human that you are. Never change. Never wilt.”
In July, Lively was deposed in New York City by Baldoni’s legal team as preparation was underway for their days in court. Us previously reported that Baldoni was present for the meeting.
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A royal expert is pulling back the curtain on Prince Andrew’s decision to give up his royal title as his longstanding relationship with the late convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein continues to make headlines.
“Gradually, since the Queen’s death, it has dawned on Andrew that he might really be booted out of the royal fold altogether,” Christopher Andersen, royal expert and author of Brothers and Wives, exclusively told Us Weekly on Friday, October 17.
“His titles, his privilege, his status all mattered to him,” Andersen continued. “But that has all been peeled away over the last few years and now he’s just hanging on by his fingertips. What matters most to Prince Andrew these days are all the perks — being able to hold on to Royal Lodge, his palatial home on the grounds of Windsor, maintaining a private staff and a cushy lifestyle.”
The author added, “His reputation may be in tatters, but I think he’s reached the stage where it’s the creature comforts that matter to him most. Charles was on the verge of stripping Andrew of his Duke of York title, so Andrew took the preemptive step of doing it himself.”
On Friday, the embattled royal announced he was giving up his title as Duke of York amid ongoing reports regarding his relationship with Epstein, who died by suicide in 2019 while he was being held at the Metropolitan Correction Facility awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges.
“In discussion with The King, and my immediate and wider family, we have concluded the continued accusations about me distract from the work of His Majesty and the Royal Family,” Andrew said in a statement to Us on Friday. “I have decided, as I always have, to put my duty to my family and country first. I stand by my decision five years ago to stand back from public life.”
Prince Andrew.Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images
The statement continued, “With His Majesty’s agreement, we feel I must now go a step further. I will therefore no longer use my title or the honors which have been conferred upon me. As I have said previously, I vigorously deny the accusations against me.”
The decision came mere hours after a report from U.K.’s The Times claimed that King Charles III was “considering all options” as things hit “a tipping point” between Charles and his brother amid the constant headlines.
“Prince Andrew was Queen Elizabeth’s favorite child, and he could get away with pretty much anything when she was alive. He grew used to that,” Andersen told Us on Friday of Prince Andrew’s conduct and previous responses to the scandal. “Andrew has a definite arrogant streak, so instinctively he puts up a fight whenever he’s called on the carpet by his big brother. But as the scandals keep piling up, he is increasingly resigned to the fact that he has dug a hole for himself he can’t climb out of.”
Andersen continued, “Now it’s all about damage control, so when the King read Andrew the riot act this time, I’m told that this time it didn’t take long for Andrew to shut up for once and listen.”
While Prince Andrew is no longer the Duke of York in any official capacity, Andersen explained to Us that there is one title that he can never and will never lose regardless of scandal.
“It’s important to remember that Andrew did not say he was giving up the Dork of York title, only that he would not be using it in any official capacity,” Andersen told Us. “As the son of the late matriarch, he also remains a prince — no one can take away that honorific.”
Dancing With the Stars’ non-elimination week came as a surprise to the cast — and a former pro dancer.
“I was hoping for an elimination,” Peta Murgatroydsaid on the Friday, October 17, episode of her “Penthouse With Peta” podcast, recapping this week’s Dedication Night with fellow alum Sharna Burgess. “Not like that’s a terrible thing to say, but someone’s got to go home.”
During the Tuesday, October 14, live episode, the DWTS couples performed emotional tributes to a special person in each star’s life. At the end of the night, cohosts Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough revealed that there wouldn’t be an elimination and all votes would roll over to next week.
“I know why they don’t because it’s a sad situation,” Murgatroyd, 39, noted on her podcast of the decision to avoid eliminating a couple in the wake of such emotional performances. “But, I’m in two minds about it because Elaine [Hendrix] coming down and speaking at the end with Andy [Richter] was really sweet. They [were] so elated and happy that everyone made it through.”
While Murgatroyd was equally happy for Hendrix, 54, Richter, 58, and the rest of the mirrorball hopefuls, she still was expecting an elimination. (Hendrix and Richter shared a sweet hug on the ballroom floor afterRibeiro’s announcement.)
Burgess, 40, however, thought the non-elimination was signaling another twist up ahead.
“Are team dances next week?” Burgess questioned, referring to the pairings splitting into groups to perform a joint routine in the ballroom. “I figured [they decided not to eliminate anyone] because they need an even number of couples.”
It’s not known whether season 34 will include team dances, but the stars were just as confused as Murgatroyd and Burgess when no one went home on Tuesday. Contestant Jordan Chiles, for her part, exclusively told Us that the twist was “the most devastating thing ever.”
‘DWTS’ Dedication Night.Eric McCandless/Disney via Getty Images
“I think this was the first time I was like, ‘We’re in elimination and what is happening?’ Only because we rehearsed it. We rehearsed everything going on,” Chiles, 24, told Us on Tuesday of the pre-show dress rehearsal. “I think everybody — not even just us — but everybody’s moods were just like, ‘Are you serious right now?’ I was pissed, personally.”
Chiles’ dance partner, Ezra Sosa, was similarly confused by the switch.
“You can’t play these mind games with us. That’s not right,” Sosa, 24, quipped to Us. “It’s almost worse. You’re going to line us up? No, girl. No. Send someone home. Just do it. Come on.”
Now, Hendrix, Richter, Chiles and the rest of remaining season 34 partners will return for Wicked Night next week featuring guest judge Jon M. Chu, who directed Wicked and the upcoming Wicked: For Good.
Dancing With the Stars airs on ABC and Disney+ Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET.
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