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Air India
organizationAir India criticised by regulator over handling of unruly passenger on flight. Air India had said it had banned a male passenger for 30 days in compliance with regulations. The man, while apparently inebriated, urinated on a fellow female passenger.
Cincinnati Bengals
organizationThe NFL said it will play its Week 18 games... and it reportedly is considering options for playoff seeding, including one that involves the Chiefs. Bills safety Damar Hamlin was taken off of the field in an ambulance following a hit on Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins. Hamlin, 24, remains in critical condition at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center.
Matt Gaetz
personFlorida Representative Matt Gaetz has been accused of supporting Russian President Vladimir Putin. Gaetz sent a tweet mocking Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. He has publicly voiced his objection to the U.S. providing economic support to Ukraine.
Megan Hess
personMegan Hess, 46, was sentenced on Tuesday for the scheme after pleading guilty to fraud in July. Hess operated a pair of businesses — Sunset Mesa funeral home and Donor Services, which sources human body parts. Her mother, Shirley Koch, received a 15-year sentence for her part in the scheme.
Meta
organizationIrish regulators hit Facebook parent Meta with hundreds of millions in fines for online privacy violations. Decision stems from two complaints filed in 2018 over Facebook and Instagram data collection.
Irish regulators hit Facebook parent Meta with hundreds of millions in fines for online privacy violations. Ireland’s Data Protection Commission imposed two fines totaling 390 million euros ($414 million) The decision stems from complaints filed in May 2018 when the EU's privacy rules took effect.
Carson Wentz
personTaylor Heinicke will start for the Washington Commanders against the Dallas Cowboys. Carson Wentz will be inactive in what almost assuredly will be his last game with the Commanders. Houston can wrap up the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft if the Texans lose for the 14th time this season.
Rishi Sunak
personPrime Minister Rishi Sunak has been given a glimmer of hope in a new poll. Tory leader was the choice of 38 per cent, compared to 36 per cent for Sir Keir. Sunak came to office in October after a tumultuous year in U.K. politics.
Harry Kane
personHarry Kane scores twice as Tottenham Hotspur thrash Crystal Palace 4-0. Nottingham Forest beat Southampton 1-0 to move out of the relegation zone. West Ham United and Leeds United draw 2-2 at Elland Road.
Leonard Whiting
personOlivia Hussey was 15 and Leonard Whiting 16 when they starred in the Oscar-winning film adaptation of William Shakespeare's tragedy. The suit says the film's director, Franco Zeffirelli, cajoled the actors into performing the scene.
Rick Singer
personRick Singer, the mastermind behind the so-called Varsity Blues college admissions cheating scandal, was sentenced on Wednesday to 42 months in prison. Singer pleaded guilty in 2019 to racketeering and money laundering conspiracy, as well as obstruction of justice for tipping clients about the FBI’s investigation. Singer, 62, had been facing 20 years but now prosecutors are recommending 6.
GOP
organizationA group of 21 House Republicans remained defiant against House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy for the second day in a row, refusing to change their votes. This time, McCarthy's dissenters backed Representative Byron Donalds for speaker. The chaos has been a troubling sign for the GOP, raising questions about how the party will govern over the next two years. It was the first time in a century that a speaker was not elected on the first round.
Olivia Hussey
personOlivia Hussey and Leonard Whiting were 15 and 16 when they starred in 1968's "Romeo and Juliet" The actors, now both in their 70s, claim in a suit filed in California that a bedroom scene amounts to sexual exploitation. The suit says the film's director, Franco Zeffirelli, cajoled the actors into performing the scene.
Giannis Antetokounmpo
personGiannis Antetokounmpo scored a career-high 55 points as the Milwaukee Bucks beat the visiting Washington Wizards 123-113 on Tuesday. It was the third consecutive 40-point outing for the two-time MVP. The win was just the Bucks' second in the past seven outings.
Gregg Berhalter
personGio Reyna's mother outed Gregg Berhalter for once kicking his wife. Danielle Reyna revealed she reported the US boss to his superiors. USMNT named Anthony Hudson as its temporary head coach for upcoming January camp and friendlies.
Tee Higgins
personESPN analyst Bart Scott branded 'despicable' for suggesting Tee Higgins was at fault for lowering his helmet on the Damar Hamlin hit. Former Pittsburgh Steelers long snapper Kameron Canaday has been signed to the Bears practice squad. There won't be a special trophy presentation after the 2023 Winter Classic.
Gunners
organizationArsenal missed the chance to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League with a 0-0 draw against Newcastle. Gunners missed the opportunity to open up a 10-point lead over Manchester City and pile further pressure on the champions. Referee Andy Madley turned down two penalty appeals for Arsenal.
FDA
organizationFDA approved a program that allows brick-and-mortar retail pharmacies to offer abortion pills directly to patients. Pro-abortion Planned Parenthood organization in a tweet said it applauds the FDA's "important step forward"
Air India
organizationAir India B787-800 aircraft VT-AND operating flight AI143 (Delhi-Paris) was involved in air turnback due to slats drive snag message. Plane carrying 210 passengers onboard landed safely at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport.
Michael Smith
personMichael Smith beat Michael van Gerwen 7-4 in the PDC World Championship final. The 32-year-old posted a rare nine-darter on his way to victory. 'Bully Boy' claimed his first world title and became the world’s new No.1.