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The Las Vegas Aces
organizationThe Las Vegas Aces defeated the New York Liberty 70-69 in Game 4 of the 2023 WNBA Finals to clinch the series 3-1. A'ja Wilson scored a game-high 24 points and 16 rebounds and guard Jackie Young added 16 points. The Aces are the first team in 21 years to win back-to-back championships.
Nokia
organizationFinnish tech firm aims to save up to 1.2 billion euros over three years. Will reduce its workforce from 86,000 to between 72,000 and 77,000. Nokia reported a 20% drop in sales for the quarter ending in September.
Islamic Jihad
organizationTottenham midfielder Manor Solomon accused Hamas of 'blaming Israel' on social media. The 24-year-old shared a post from Israeli news site Mako which referenced a massive explosion that killed hundreds of people at a crowded hospital in Gaza City on Tuesday. Islamic Jihad, a Palestinian militant group, has denied responsibility for the attack on the hospital.
Joe Biden
personBiden's trip to the region was upended by the political fallout from the blast before he even set foot in Israel. Arab leaders canceled plans for a summit with Biden in Jordan. He was accused of parroting Israeli propaganda when he said that he believed the 'other team' was responsible.
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.
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.
Palestinian Islamic Jihad
organizationU.S. National Security Council says Israel “was not responsible” for hospital blast. Israel has laid out evidence that it said shows a misfire by militant group Islamic Jihad caused the blast. Islamic Jihad – a rival group to Hamas – has denied responsibility.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.