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Joe Biden
personThe Biden administration announced $3.46 billion in funding today to upgrade the US’s aging electric grid. The money will go to 58 different projects across 44 states. The US also committed $100 million in aid to Gaza and the West Bank.
House
organizationRep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) received fewer votes from his fellow Republicans on Wednesday than he did in Tuesday's first round of balloting. All of the lawmakers who voted against Jordan, a right-wing firebrand, backed more traditional Republicans.
Justin Timberlake
personThe pop icon made the shock claims in her new memoir The Woman In Me. Spears’ long-awaited memoir will be published 24 October.
Neymar
personNeymar went down after tussling for the ball with Uruguay's Nicolas de la Cruz. The 31-year-old left the field in tears after being surrounded by players from both teams. It was Brazil’s first defeat in 37 matches of World Cup qualifying.
Jim Jordan
personRep. Jim Jordan of Ohio failed in his second attempt to become speaker. Jordan won just 199 votes in the House on Wednesday morning, with 22 Republicans withholding their support. The House plans to return for a second vote at 11 a.m. Wednesday.
Britney Spears
personBritney Spears says she had an abortion after getting pregnant with Justin Timberlake. Spears also addresses the controversial conservatorship that barred her from handling her own life and finances. The Woman in Me hits shelves on Tuesday, October 24.
Mahmoud Abbas
personPalestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas CANCELS planned meeting with Joe Biden after hospital strike in Gaza. Meeting was due to take place in Amman, Jordan on Wednesday. Abbas is withdrawing to protest an alleged Israeli airstrike on the hospital in Gaza that Hamas health officials say has killed hundreds.
Jim Jordan
personThe Donald Trump-backed right-wing Ohio lawmaker earned 200 votes. He needs 217 votes to secure the Speaker's chair. 20 Republicans refused to vote for him in the first round of voting.
Greta Thunberg
personGreta Thunberg, 20, led away by police officers and placed in the back of a marked van on Tuesday (October 17) afternoon. Fossil Free London organised the protest to disrupt the Energy Intelligence Forum, which was meeting at the InterContinental London hotel.
Alec Baldwin
personProsecutors will recharge Alec Baldwin with involuntary manslaughter for his role in the Oct. 2021 shooting. Baldwin’s prop gun had shot a round of live ammunition, killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injuring director Joel Souza.
The Supreme Court
organizationRuling is a victory for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist government. Decision could more than double the number of people worldwide with marriage equality rights.
Tanya Chutkan
personObama-appointed Judge Tanya Chutkan previously expressed anger that President Trump was a free man and not behind bars. Trump has accused the special counsel of pursuing a politically motivated prosecution designed to harm his campaign against President Biden.
Donald Trump
personUS District Judge Tanya Chutkan barred Trump from making statements targeting prosecutors, possible witnesses, and the judge's staff. Trump is accused of conspiring to overturn the 2020 US election. His federal trial begins on 4 March - the same day as Super Tuesday.
Orbis Business Intelligence
organizationThe former US president is suing Orbis Business Intelligence, a London-based company. Trump is seeking damages from the firm for allegedly violating British data protection laws. Steele's company is seeking to have the lawsuit dismissed.
Jim Ratcliffe
personSir Jim Ratcliffe is in pole position to strike a deal with the Glazers. The British billionaire is set to have an offer worth in the region of £1.3billion for a 25 per cent stake in the club accepted by the United board on Thursday. Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani withdrew his takeover offer on Saturday.
Wadea Al-Fayoume
personWadea Al-Fayoume, 6, was stabbed 26 times at his home in Plainfield Township, Illinois. His mother, 32-year-old Hanaan Shahin, was also stabbed more than 12 times. Police have charged his landlord Joseph M. Czuba, 71, with first-degree murder, attempted murder, two counts of hate crimes and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.
Daniel Noboa
personBusinessman Daniel Noboa wins Ecuador presidency, eclipsing father's legacy. Noboa, 35, won more than 52% of the vote, beating leftist challenger Luisa Gonzalez, who had about 48%.
Jim Ratcliffe
personSir Jim Ratcliffe has agreed a deal to buy a 25 per cent stake at Old Trafford. Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim has withdrawn his offer to pave the way for Ineos founder Ratcliffe to secure the club. Gary Neville has set out six ‘non-negotiable’ priorities for Ratcliffe.
Tommy Fury
personTommy Fury defeated fellow YouTuber KSI on points at Manchester's AO Arena. Molly-Mae Hague cheered on her partner courtside, proudly sporting a personalised 'Tommy' necklace around her neck. Logan Paul beat Dillon Danis via DQ in the co-main event.
KSI
organizationTommy Fury beat fellow YouTuber KSI on points at Manchester's AO Arena. The judges declared Fury the victor with two scoring 57-56 in his favour and a third calling it a 57-57 draw. Fury has now defeated both KSI and Jake Paul this year. Conor McGregor has called out KSI for a boxing match.