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Lina Khan
personFTC has been embroiled in several legal cases against technology companies. Khan has tried, not always successfully, to toughen government regulation of those companies.
Celsius Network
organizationThe SEC is suing bankrupt crypto lender Celsius Network and the firm's former CEO Alex Mashinsky. Celsius raised billions of dollars through the sale of unregistered crypto asset securities. Celsius filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in July 2022 after customers rushed to withdraw deposits.
Robert Bowers
personRobert Bowers, 50, was found guilty last month of 63 criminal counts, including hate crimes resulting in death. Bowers killed 11 worshippers in the Pittsburgh attack, ranging in age from 54 to 97.
Ons Jabeur
personTunisia's Ons Jabeur reaches second successive Wimbledon final. The sixth seed beat world number two Aryna Sabalenka 6-7 (5/7), 6-4, 6-3. Jabeu was runner-up last year and is aiming to win her first grand slam title.
Rory McIlroy
personRory McIlroy says he would rather retire than compete on the Saudi-backed LIV Golf tour. Four-time major winner has been a vocal opponent of the breakaway golf tour. LIV’s controversial merging with the PGA and the DWP is being further scrutinised.
Narendra Modi
personNearly nine out of 10 Indians are happy with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to a new poll. Modi’s high ratings are unusual for a global leader three years into a five-year term. PM Modi has become the first Indian PM to receive this prestigious recognition.
Bob Iger
personLeaders of the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Radio and Television Artists vote to strike. First time two major Hollywood unions have been on strike at the same time since 1960. Disney chief Bob Iger warns an actors strike would have a “very damaging effect on the whole industry’
Alex Mashinsky
personU.S. authorities arrested Alex Mashinsky, the former CEO of failed crypto lending platform Celsius Network. Celsius filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in July 2022 after customers rushed to withdraw deposits. If convicted, Mashinsky and a co-defendant face decades in prison.
The Screen Actors Guild
organizationScreen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA), which represents 160,000 performers, went on strike Thursday. Writers Guild of America has been on strike since their contract expired on May 2. The last time SAG and WGA were on strike together was 1960.
Aryna Sabalenka
personTunisian sixth seed Ons Jabeur beats Aryna Sabalenka 6-7(5) 6-4 6-3. The victory sets up a final with Czech Marketa Vondrousova. The former French Open finalist ended the hopes of Ukrainian Elina Svitolina.
Everton
organizationAshley Young becomes Sean Dyche's first signing as Everton manager. The 38-year-old's contract at Aston Villa expired at the end of last month. Young has made 422 Premier League appearances and ranks 15th in the competition's all-time assists with 71.
Elina Svitolina
personTunisian sixth seed Ons Jabeur beats Aryna Sabalenka 6-7(5) 6-4 6-3. The victory sets up a final with Czech Marketa Vondrousova. The former French Open finalist ended the hopes of Ukrainian Elina Svitolina.
Marketa Vondrousova
personWorld number 42 beats Elina Svitolina 6-3, 6- 3. Czech will face Aryna Sabalenka or Ons Jabeur for the title on Saturday. First unseeded woman to reach Wimbledon final since Billie Jean King in 1963.
BBC Newsnight
organizationWales First Minister Mark Drakeford described the allegations as a 'desperately sad matter' BBC director-general Tim Davie will be questioned in Parliament about the corporation's leadership following the furore.
FTC
organizationFTC Chair Lina Khan failed Tuesday in her latest effort to block a big-tech deal. A federal judge denied her agency’s bid to block Microsoft from closing its purchase of Activision Blizzard.
Microsoft
organizationThe FTC sued Microsoft in December and alleged its acquisition of Activision Blizzard could harm competitors. A restraining order preventing Microsoft from closing the deal ends on July 14. The full appeal will be filed with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Dele Alli
personDele Alli was molested by a family friend when he was just six years old. The Everton midfielder was also 'hung off a bridge' aged 11. The 27-year-old was adopted by the Hickford family at the age of 12. Alli has been out of form since joining Everton in 2015.
SAG-AFTRA
organizationThe Screen Actors Guild announced on Thursday afternoon that it had officially voted for a work stoppage to begin at midnight. SAG-AFTRA was demanding higher pay to counteract inflation, and guarantees for their future livelihoods. Film and television production has already slowed significantly in Los Angeles.
The Secret Service
organizationSecret Service investigation concludes with no usable forensic or video evidence. No fingerprints or DNA were detected. No charges were brought because the amounts were legal under D.C. law.
Tucker Carlson
personRay Epps says he has lost his business, been forced to move and suffered "mental anguish" Fox and host Tucker Carlson engaged in a "years-long campaign spreading falsehoods," suit says. Carlson has since been fired from the network.