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James Cameron
personCameron says he "felt in my bones" that the submersible had been lost soon after he heard it had lost contact with the surface. He said focus in the media over the next few days about the sub's 96 hours of oxygen supply were a "prolonged and nightmarish charade" The five passengers onboard Titan are declared dead.
NBA
organizationVictor Wembanyama has been widely regarded as the brightest prospect to enter the draft since LeBron James in 2003. The 19-year-old Frenchman played for Boulogne-Levallois Metropolitans 92 in France. Brandon Miller, Scoot Henderson, Amen and Ausar Thompson made up the top five.
Brandon Miller
personThe 2023 NBA Draft was held on Thursday night. The Charlotte Hornets selected Brandon Miller at No. 2. The San Antonio Spurs selected Victor Wembanyama first overall. Scoot Henderson was selected third by the Portland Trail Blazers. Amen Thompson was selected fourth overall by the Houston Rockets.
Victor Wembanyama
personVictor Wembanyama is the highest drafted French player in league history. The 19-year-old has been widely regarded as the brightest prospect to enter the draft since LeBron James in 2003. The 7-foot-4 center is the 14th international player to be selected at No. 1, and the first who did not play hoops at an American college.
The San Antonio Spurs
organization7ft 4in (2.24m) 19-year-old hugged family members as the Spurs confirmed a decision. Wembanyama is the Spurs' third No. 1 pick and the first since Tim Duncan in 1997. Houston Rockets picked Amen Thompson, whose twin brother Ausar went next to the Pistons. Miami Heat picked Jaime Jacquez Jr. Cam Whitmore was drafted 20th-overall.
NBA Draft
organizationVictor Wembanyama is the 14th international player to be selected at No. 1, and the first who did not play hoops at an American college since 2006. Brandon Miller from Alabama was chosen second by the Charlotte Hornets, followed by G League Ignite point guard Scoot Henderson going third to the Portland Trail Blazers.
The U.S. Coast Guard
organizationThe U.S. Coast Guard and the company that operated the vessel say the pilot and passengers are dead. The news follows a dayslong hunt for the five-person crew. The 22-foot craft disappeared Sunday en route to the deep-sea wreckage of Titanic.
Treasury
organizationUSD/JPY on Thursday broke above the 61.8% Fibo of the 2022-23 selloff at 142.50. 2021 census revealed there were about 5,600 vacant homes on the island.
IRS
organizationNational Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins released her mid-year report to Congress on Wednesday. Collins notes that the Covid-19 pandemic years starting in 2020 saw “the worst service in memory” from the IRS.
The Boston Celtics
organizationKristaps Porzingis was traded, untraded and retraded all in a matter of hours. He ended up with the Boston Celtics after all, where he will add another 3-point threat. In the same deal, Boston sent Marcus Smart to the Memphis Grizzlies.
The US Coast Guard
organizationThe search for the Titan submersible, which was on route to the Titanic wreck, has entered its fourth day. Channel 5 has tonight become the first broadcaster to air a documentary focusing on the missing sub.
The Washington Wizards
organizationThe Washington Wizards have agreed to trade Kristaps Porzingis to the Boston Celtics. The deal also includes Marcus Smart heading to the Memphis Grizzlies. The Qatar Investment Authority is investing in the parent company that owns the Washington Wizards.
Suleman Dawood
personTeenager believed to have died on Titanic submersible was student in Glasgow. Suleman Dawood, 19, was a business school student at Strathclyde University. He was on board the vessel with his father Shahzada Dawood.
Volodymyr Zelensky
personKremlin calls Zelenskyy's Remark on Alleged Provocation at ZNPP Another Lie. Russian President Vladimir Putin declared on state television that the Ukrainian counteroffensive had "no chance" of succeeding.
Narendra Modi
personRep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez led a progressive boycott of a high-profile speech by Indian Premier Narendra Modi. More than 70 House and Senate Democrats, led by Rep. Pramila Jayapal, signed a letter to Biden urging him to press Modi on human rights.
Victor Wembanyama
personThe San Antonio Spurs won the draft lottery pingpong balls just over a month ago. Charlotte Hornets and Portland Trail Blazers must decide what to do with their picks. Victor Wembanyama is widely expected to be the No 1 overall pick. The 19-year-old revealed a new insight into his pre-game preparations.
Jair Bolsonaro
personFar-right nationalist accused of abusing his presidential power last year. He is accused of spreading false information about Brazil's electoral system. If found guilty, he could be ruled ineligible to run for public office for eight years.
Narendra Modi
personNarendra Modi is the first Indian prime minister to address the joint session of the US Congress twice. GE Aerospace inked a MoU with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited to jointly produce fighter jet engines for Indian Air Force. PM Narendra Modi will begin his visit with a mega International Yoga Day event with top UN officials.
Joe Biden
personUS President Joe Biden hailed a "defining partnership" with India. Biden and Modi devoted the state visit to launching new partnerships in defense, semiconductor manufacturing and more sectors. Washington wants India to be a strategic counterweight to China and sees India as a critical partnership.
Hamish Harding
personPembroke College held a deep sea-themed ball hours before a former student, missing billionaire explorer Hamish Harding, and his fellow passengers ran out of oxygen. Harding, 58, and four others were on board the Titan submersible when it lost contact with its mothership on Sunday.