It's time for your Morning Tea with a few quick sips to start your day.
SQUASHING THE BEEF
Two of the world's most-followed celebrities have joined forces to fight online bullying. Selena Gomez and Hailey Bieber have long been portrayed as rivals by the media, because Gomez dated Justin Bieber before he tied the knot with Hailey. On Friday, however, Gomez took to her Instagram with a message, writing "Hailey Bieber reached out to me and let me know that she has been receiving death threats and such hateful negativity. this isn't what i stand for, and want it to stop.' On Friday night, Hailey thanked Gomez in her Stories.
GREY'S ANATOMY CONTINUES
Everyone's favorite doctors are returning for another season. Grey's Anatomy has been renewed for season 20. The news comes before the season 19 finale, which is set to air in May. Actress Ellen Pompeo is no longer a series regular, but she's still an executive producer on the show, and fans are already speculating whether she'll appear next season.
WITHERSPOON DIVORCE
Actress Reese Witherspoon and her husband, talent agent Jim Toth, are divorcing after 12 years of marriage. Witherspoon shared the news on Instagram Friday. The announcement came days before their 12th wedding anniversary. Witherspoon posted a joint statement that read in part "it is with a great deal of care and consideration that we have made the difficult decision to divorce. We have enjoyed so many wonderful years together and are moving forward with deep love, kindness and mutual respect for everything we have created together." Witherspoon and Toth share one child together, their 10-year-old son, Tennessee.
Ahead of National Dog Day on Saturday, Alina Hauptman from Best Friends Animal Society joined Cheddar News to discuss adopting a dog from a shelter and what the organization is doing to help pets that have survived the Maui fires.
Jack Dunn, bartender at Great Jones Distilling Co. in Manhattan, spoke with Cheddar News about the history of the whiskey sour and the process involved in making it.
Today is National Whiskey Sour Day and Cheddar News is celebrating! Michelle Castillo spoke with Celina Perez, head distiller at Great Jones Distilling Co. in Manhattan, to discuss how the business got started with a state-of-the-art operation and the process involved in making their fine whiskey drinks.
After decades in the ring, a Connecticut man is celebrating after obtaining his first boxing title, thanks to his wife who had a personal battle of her own and guided him.
A Jersey Shore man has painted sea shells -- nearly 500 of them -- to raise awareness around epilepsy that have traveled as far as Asia and Australia.
Joe Biden and Donald Trump are the most likely nominees for the 2024 presidential election, but you won't see many new books about either this fall. A Barnes & Noble official says there's “an exhaustion of interest" in political titles right now, even in books about Trump, Biden's immediate predecessor in the White House.
Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte goes on sale Thursday in the U.S. and Canada, as it does each year when the nights start getting longer and the fall winds gather.
Wondering what to watch this weekend? This week we have a wacky combo of a bat mitzvah battle, Jake Paul, and a weird medieval podcast.
A man in Georgia set a Guinness World Record for having the most Batman memorabilia.
Cheddar News explores how you can enjoy a more affordable getaway while staying local. The TWA Hotel at JFK Airport in New York City offers a day getaway with convenience and nostalgia as added ingredients.
