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Henry Kissinger
personKissinger played a key role in the talks that put an end to the Vietnam War. The 100-year-old diplomat was central to the United States establishing ties with communist China in the 1970s.
Netflix
organizationNasdaq, S&P fall as Tesla, Netflix weigh; Dow poised for ninth straight climb. Tesla's shares tumbled 9.20% after the electric-vehicle maker reported a drop in its second-quarter gross margins. Netflix slumped 8.24% and was on pace for its biggest daily percentage fall since December 2022.
Wrexham
organizationIan Maatsen, Conor Gallagher, Christopher Nkunku and Ben Chilwell scored for Chelsea. Marc Cucurella was brought on as a second half sub after Trevoh Chalobah was taken off with an Achilles injury. The game drew 50,596 to Kenan Memorial Stadium.
Asa Ellerup
personAsa Ellerup, 59, filed for divorce from Rex Heuermann on Wednesday, nearly a week after he was arrested for the grisly murders of at least three sex workers. Her hair was found on the bodies of three of the four victims - but that she was out of town on each of the occasions that her husband allegedly struck.
Hunter Biden
personHouse Oversight Committee produced $17 million in bank receipts and witness testimony in the Biden Family bribery, corruption, and influence peddling schemes. IRS whistleblowers say Hunter Biden should have been charged with more serious crimes. Republicans argued the president's son was spared from true justice. Democrats argued he was thoroughly investigated.
Chelsea
organizationMauricio Pochettino gave youth a chance in Chelsea's 5-0 win over Wrexham. Ian Maatsen took his chance with a brace, with Nicolas Jackson, Andrey Santos and Cesare Casadei also impressing. Christopher Nkunku scored on his debut for the club.
The Football Ferns
organizationHannah Wilkinson's second-half goal gives New Zealand a shock 1-0 win over former champions Norway. Co-hosts Australia are set to open their World Cup campaign later on Thursday.
Bruno Fernandes
personBruno Fernandes has replaced Harry Maguire as Manchester United captain. The Portugal midfielder was United’s de facto captain last season. Fernandes captained United 29 times in the Premier League last season when Maguires was either on the bench or not in the match day squad.
Zak Crawley
personZak Crawley hits 189 as England reach 384-4 on second day of fourth Ashes test. Hosts storm past Australia's first-innings total to lead by 67. A draw or a win for Australia will ensure they retain the Ashes. Australia leading the five-match series 2-1.
Nigel Farage
personDame Alison Rose apologises for ‘deeply inappropriate comments’ about Nigel Farage in now-public internal bank documents. Nigel Farage viewed by Coutts as a reputational risk based on his views and links to various figures. Memos and emails obtained by Mr Farage show him branded as 'racist' and 'xenophobic'
Tesla
organizationNasdaq, S&P 500 and Nasdaq fall as Tesla, Netflix weigh; Dow poised for ninth straight climb. Tesla's shares tumbled 9.20% after the electric-vehicle maker reported a drop in its second-quarter gross margins to a four-year low. Netflix slumped 8.24%, on pace for its biggest daily percentage fall since December 2022.
Powerball
organizationTicket matching all six numbers of Wednesday's $1.08billion Powerball drawing was sold in California. It's the second time this year someone from the Golden State has struck gold. Odds of winning the jackpot are one in 292.2 million, Powerball says.
Steph Catley
personSteph Catley scores second-half penalty to give Australia 1-0 win. Catley deputises for the injured Sam Kerr with both the armband and penalty duties. A record 75,784 spectators packed into Stadium Australia for the match.
Hannah Wilkinson
personHannah Wilkinson scored a second-half winner to send underdogs New Zealand to a 1-0 win over Norway. 42,137 – a record crowd for a soccer match in New Zealand – were on hand to cheer on the home team. Co-hosts Australia were set to open their World Cup campaign later on Thursday.
Gabriel Jesus
personArsenal thrashed MLS All-Stars 5-0 in their opening US tour fixture. Goals from Gabriel Jesus, Leandro Trossard, Jorginho, Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz all scored. Declan Rice made his Arsenal debut as a second half substitute.
Sam Kerr
personCo-hosts Australia take on Republic of Ireland in Group B opener. Star striker Sam Kerr ruled out with calf injury sustained in training. Kerr has 63 goals in 120 appearances for Australia and has been key to recent success.
Ligue 1
organizationBenjamin Mendy has signed for Ligue 1 outfit FC Lorient on a two-year deal. The defender was suspended by his former club Manchester City due to allegations of rape being accused on the player. Mendy left Man City by mutual consent last month.
Coutts
organization40-page file shows Coutts deemed Farage's views to be 'at odds' with its position as an 'inclusive organisation' Also facing claims it previously 'lied' to the BBC that Mr Farage was no longer wealthy enough for an account.
Hunter Biden
personHouse Republicans summon IRS whistleblowers to testify publicly for the first time. They claim Justice Department improperly interfered with a tax investigation into Biden's son. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia displayed lewd photos of Hunter Biden at a House Oversight Committee hearing on Wednesday.
Goldman Sachs
organizationGoldman Sachs posted a 58% drop in profit from a year ago. Wall Street giant blamed a retreat from consumer businesses. Profits came in at $1.1 billion, down 62% from the year-ago period.