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Microsoft
organizationMicrosoft to use AI capabilities to improve its struggling online search engine Bing, and its internet browser Edge. Announcement comes as the new artificial intelligence writing program ChatGPT enjoys widespread public attention. Google announced its own AI tool called "Bard"
Powerball
organizationWinning numbers were 05, 11, 22, 23, 69 and the Powerball 07. The jackpot for the next drawing on Thursday has dropped to $20m. Monday night's win was the first Powerball jackpot win since Nov. 19, 2022.
Bing
organizationBing runs on an OpenAI language model that is more advanced than the one behind ChatGPT. CEO Satya Nadella said the juiced-up search service aims to take on queries that aren't getting good results today.
BP
organizationBP posted profits of $27.7bn (£23bn) in 2022, compared with $12.8bn the year before. Previous annual profit record was $26.3bn, reached in 2008. Blue-chip FTSE 100 rose 0.3% by 0815 GMT, while broader European index was flat.
David Carrick
personFormer British police officer David Carrick sentenced to at least 30 years in jail. 48-year-old pleaded guilty to 49 charges relating to 12 victims between 2003 and 2020. Judge said conviction ‘represents a spectacular downfall for a man charged with upholding the law’
Beyoncé
personBeyoncé made history at the 65th Grammy Awards. She became the first Black woman to win for Best Dance/Electronic Album. Beyoncé changed mid-awards into a bespoke black velvet gown.
Fox Sports
organizationFox says it has sold out all of its Super Bowl LVII ad space. Anheuser-Busch remains the biggest advertiser with three minutes of national airtime. Tom Brady says he will start Fox Sports broadcasting career in the fall of 2024.
Ja Morant
personThe NBA said the investigation “could not corroborate that any individual threatened others with a weapon” Memphis Grizzlies’ Ja Morant responded to the report on Twitter saying, “did a investigation seen they were cappin.”
Manchester City FC
organizationManchester City have been charged with 'numerous breaches of financial rules' The Premier League released the results of their four-year investigation into City on Monday. An independent commission will now look into the Premier League's findings.
Salman Rushdie
personSir Salman Rushdie was attacked on stage in New York last August. The 75-year-old is blind in his right eye, struggles to write and has "frightening" nightmares. His alleged attacker Hadi Matar has pleaded not guilty to attempted murder.
Andrew Innes
personJury of eight men and seven women took just under two and a half hours to find him responsible for the crimes. Innes had denied all charges and lodged a special defence of diminished responsibility. Judge Lord Beckett sentenced Innes to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 36 years.
Lidia Thorpe
personVictorian senator Lidia Thorpe has quit the Greens and will move to the crossbench. Thorpe split with the Greens over the Indigenous Voice to parliament, which she opposes. She will now sit on the crossbenches as an independent but still support the Greens on climate issues.
Leeds United
organizationJesse Marsch has been sacked as Leeds United manager. The American succeeded Marcelo Bielsa less than 12 months ago. Leeds have not won in the Premier League since November. West Brom boss Carlos Corberan has emerged as a potential replacement.
Bonnie Raitt
personBonnie Raitt scooped the gong for Song Of The Year at the 65th Grammy Awards. Harry Styles' 2022 hit As It Was, as well as Taylor Swift's All Too Well, and Beyoncé's chart-topping Break My Soul.
Emma Pattison
personEmma Pattison, 45, her husband George, 39, and their daughter Lettie, 7, were found dead at their home on the school grounds yesterday morning. Staff at Epsom College reportedly called emergency services after gunshots rang out early on Sunday. Police have not disclosed the cause of their deaths but said they are confident no-one else was involved.
Viola Davis
personViola Davis won best audio book, narration, and storytelling recording for her memoir Finding Me. The 57-year-old actor is now one of 18 people to achieve EGOT status.
Kim Petras
personKim Petras becomes first transgender woman to win best pop duo/group performance at the Grammys. Beyonce becomes the most decorated artist in the show's history, winning her 32nd gong.
Justin Rose
personEnglishman ends four-year winless run at Pebble Beach. Gareth Bale finishes in joint-16th place in the amateur leaderboard. Lee Westwood confirms he will give evidence at arbitration hearing. Josh Jacobs expects to begin talks with Raiders next week.
The Premier League
organizationManchester City have been charged with 'numerous breaches of financial rules' Premier League released the results of their four-year investigation into City on Monday. The alleged breaches were committed from September 2009 to to the 2017-18 season. City have until February 23 to respond to the charges.
Beyonce
personBeyonce has won the 33rd Grammy award for her "Renaissance" album. The 41-year-old is now the most decorated Grammy artist in history. She is also the most nominated act of all time, with 88 nods.