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Spirit Airlines
organizationJetBlue announced a $3.8 billion merger to acquire Spirit Airlines over the summer. It's the first time in more than 20 years that the government has sought to block a US airline merger.
Suella Braverman
personSuella Braverman unveils draconian plans to end Channel crossings. Those who enter the UK via illegal routes will be detained without bail or judicial review before being deported. Critics say the plans are "the epitome of cruelty" targeting people who have "suffered terribly"
Jerome Powell
personThe S&P 500 fell 1.5% and the Nasdaq Composite lost almost 1.3%. Powell sent stock investors fleeing when he told U.S. lawmakers earlier in the day that the Fed is prepared to hike rates in larger steps.
The Champions League
organizationChelsea beat Borussia Dortmund 2-0 to reach Champions League quarter-finals. Goals from Raheem Sterling and Kai Havertz secured victory. Benfica thrash shell-shocked Club Brugge 5-1 to knock the Belgian side out of the Champions League.
Tucker Carlson
personHouse Speaker Kevin McCarthy released 40,000 hours of surveillance footage. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Monday night’s broadcast by Mr Carlson was ‘one of the most shameful hours of television’ Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger said Carlson is a ‘grifter’ and called his coverage of video footage from the January 6 riot ‘disgusting’ US Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger ripped into Fox News host Tucker Carlson over his commentary.
Chelsea
organizationChelsea beat Borussia Dortmund 2-0 to progress 2-1 on aggregate. Raheem Sterling and Kai Havertz scored the goals for the home side. Graham Potter's side have now won back-to-back matches in all competitions.
Geno Smith
personSeattle and Geno Smith have agreed to terms on a contract, the team announced. The deal is worth $105 million over three years, per NFL Media. Smith's new AAV of $35 million is tied for 10th among NFL quarterbacks.
Chris Rock
personChris Rock has come under fire for jokes he made about Jada Pinkett Smith. People took to Twitter to vent their outrage at Rock's comments.
Southwest Airlines
organizationSouthwest Airlines flight 3923 bound for Fort Lauderdale, Florida, was forced to return to Havana, Cuba, on Sunday. The plane reportedly experienced bird strikes to an engine and the aircraft's nose. The incident happened on Southwest flight 3094 Friday when the plane began to shake 'like crazy'
The New Orleans Saints
organizationDerek Carr is the first quarterback to sign with a new team since his release by the Raiders last month. The move provides a measure of certainty for the Saints at an all-important position. The decision takes the New York Jets and Carolina Panthers off the table.
Derek Carr
personThe New Orleans Saints announced their agreement with Carr on a four-year deal on Monday. The move reunites coach Dennis Allen with the quarterback he drafted in 2014. The Saints had a 7-10 season with the Jameis Winston/Andy Dalton combination.
Wayne Couzens
personWayne Couzens, 50, was already serving a life sentence without the possibility of parole for the killing of Sarah Everard. He was additionally sentenced on Monday for exposing himself to women on three occasions in the months prior to the murder. The flashing incidents took place in woodland and at a fast food restaurant. Judge Juliet May said the police didn't question him about previous incidents.
William Byron
personWilliam Byron wins the Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. It's his fifth career win, the fewest among the Hendrick quartet. Chase Elliott, the 2020 Cup Series champion, will begin physical therapy Monday.
Bruno Fernandes
personBruno Fernandes flunks what it takes to be a captain on ALL levels. Fernandes winged and moaned his way through the final stages of the game, also seen shoving the assistant referee and kicking Trent Alexander-Arnold. Ref Support UK chief executive Martin Cassidy said: ‘I think he’s got to be looking at at least a five-game ban.’
Twitter suffered its biggest malfunction since being bought by Elon Musk. Internal change caused pictures and links on the social media site to stop working. There were more than 8,000 incidents of people reporting issues.
Ja Morant
personMemphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant has been suspended by the team for at least the next two games. He was seen displaying what appeared to be a gun at a nightclub on his Instagram live account. NBA legend Gilbert Arenas has controversially claimed he would have pretended he didn't see the video if he was owner of the Grizzlies.
Manchester United
organizationManchester United were thrashed 7-0 by Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday. It is the club's joint-heaviest ever defeat in competitive action. Erik ten Hag reportedly delivered an x-rated rant to his players. United host Real Betis in the Europa League last 16 first leg on Thursday.
Novak Djokovic
personNovak Djokovic has pulled out of the 2023 BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells. World No 1 failed to secure special permission to enter the United States. Only international visitors vaccinated against Covid-19 are currently allowed to come into the US.
Amitabh Bachchan
personBollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan injured himself during the shooting of his upcoming film, Project K. Big B took to his blog to share an update about his health and informed everyone that his rib cartilage broke and he got a muscle tear to the right rib cage.
Liverpool
organizationManchester United lost 7-0 at Liverpool in their Premier League clash. Erik ten Hag's side were only a goal down at the end of a solid first-half showing. Goals from Cody Gakpo, Darwin Nunez, Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino condemned United to their heaviest defeat in Premier League history.