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Stockton Rush
personOceanGate Expeditions founder and CEO Stockton Rush, British billionaire Hamish Harding, renowned French diver Paul-Henri Nargeolet, Pakistani billionaire Shahzada Dawood and his 19-year-old son Suleman.
The San Antonio Spurs
organizationThe 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. Could the Los Angeles Lakers trade their No. 17 pick? The 2023 NBA Draft will occur Thursday, June 22, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
OceanGate
organizationThe five-person submersible that went missing on an excursion to view the Titanic wreckage on Sunday are now believed to be dead. The U.S. Coast Guard and the company that operated the vessel, OceanGate, said the pilot and passengers are believed to have died.
Australia's online safety body accused Twitter of allowing "toxicity and hate" Disabled people and those identifying as LGBT were targeted at "double the rate of the rest of the population" Australia's internet safety watchdog on Thursday threatened to fine Twitter for failing to tackle online abuse.
The U.S. Coast Guard
organizationThe OceanGate submersible has been missing for more than a year. The search passed the critical 96-hour mark Thursday when breathable air could have run out.
The US Coast Guard
organizationThe US Coast Guard said the Titan submersible was destroyed by a ‘catastrophic implosion’ with the loss of all five people aboard. Oxygen supply expected to run out by 1pm UK time.
OceanGate Expeditions
organizationFive people on board OceanGate vessel have run out of air. Submersible is 435 miles south of St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada. Company charges $250,000 (£195,270) to see the Titanic.
United Airlines
organizationUnited Airlines is giving travelers more self-service options if something with their travel goes awry. The airline found that it reduced the number of people waiting in airports lines to speak to airline agents.
Jerome Powell
personMSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was 0.24%. Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.3%, or 102 points, Wednesday. Fed Chair Powell on Wednesday said he and his colleagues expect more interest-rate increases ahead.
The Bank of England
organizationUK PM Rishi Sunak supports Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey. UK inflation rate is the highest among G7 rich nations. European stocks were set for a lower open.
The Bank of England
organizationBank of England forced to raise interest rates to 5% in inflation-busting move. Move is set to deepen the mortgage crisis as borrowing costs are hiked up. May's rate of 8.7% is still miles above what Bank of England would like it to be at 2%.
Adam Schiff
personDemocratic Rep. Adam Schiff was censured by the US Congress on Wednesday. Republicans claimed he used his position on the House Intelligence Committee to spread 'falsehoods' about former President Donald Trump. The House chamber erupted into a chaotic scene as Speaker Kevin McCarthy attempted to read out the results.
Janet Yellen
personU.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says talks between Zambia and its official creditors have been "quite encouraging" Zambia's hopes of restructuring about $12.8 billion of external debt have been hampered by the concerns of its main creditors.
Wall Street Journal
organizationEvan Gershkovich, 31, was arrested in March on trumped up "espionage" charges. Wall Street Journal reporter has been held in Moscow's notorious Lefortovo prison ahead of his trial, which has no set date.
Kristaps Porzingis
personThe Boston Celtics have traded for Kristaps Porzingis from the Washington Wizards as part of a three-team deal. The deal also includes Marcus Smart heading to the Memphis Grizzlies. The Celtics will also receive two first-round picks, including the 25th selection in Thursday night's NBA Draft.
Evan Gershkovich
personMoscow court rejects Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich's appeal. He faces up to 20 years in jail on espionage charges, which he denies. His arrest in March was the first detention of an American reporter in Russia since the Cold War.
Lauren Boebert
personRep. Lauren Boebert announced the motion on Twitter on Tuesday. She cited Biden's handling of the U.S.-Mexico border as the reason. Speaker Kevin McCarthy urged members of the GOP conference to vote against it. Republicans worry that a rushed impeachment of Biden could open themselves up to similar scrutiny.
Sunil Chhetri
personSunil Chhetri becomes second-highest Asian goal-scorer in international football. Ali Daei of Iran holds the record with 109 goals from 149 matches. Pakistan players arrived hours before the game due to visa problems.
Chuck Schumer
personU.S. Senate Majority Chuck Schumer calls for "comprehensive legislation" on AI. He pledges to convene the "top minds in artificial intelligence" starting in September. Governments around the world are considering how to mitigate the dangers of the emerging technology.
Al-Ittihad
organizationAl-Ittihad confirm signing of N'Golo Kante with French midfielder leaving Chelsea at the end of the month. Kante will reportedly earn more than $100 million across the length of a four-year deal. Real Madrid star Karim Benzema has also joined the club.