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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.
Kevin McCarthy
personThe House adjourned without a speaker on Tuesday night - the first time since 1923 they had failed to choose a leader after a first round vote. California Rep. Kevin McCarthy failed to secure the 218 votes necessary to win. By the end of the day, 20 Republicans had cast protest votes against McCarthy.
the Cincinnati Bengals
organizationBills safety Damar Hamlin, 24, went into cardiac arrest on Monday, January 2 after tackling wide receiver Tee Higgins during the game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Hamlin remains in critical condition at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center and the NFL suspended the game. Jim Harbaugh is expected to leave Michigan if offered a job, multiple sources told Bruce Feldman. The NFLPA filed a grievance against both the league and the Panthers regarding "the hardness of the playing field"
the University of Cincinnati Medical Center
organizationBills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field during the first quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday, January 2, and he is currently in critical condition. Hamlin collided with Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins while attempting to make a tackle. After the hard hit, Hamlin got up off the ground, stood in place for a moment and then collapsed. The NFL needs to do the right by Hamlin and his family by not continuing.
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.
Arsenal
organizationArsenal held to goalless stalemate by high-flying Newcastle. Manchester United beat Bournemouth 3-0 to move level on 35 points with third-placed Newcastle. Everton imploded at home to Brighton, losing 4-1 just days after drawing at champions Manchester City. Chelsea have promised Shakhtar Donetsk they will pay whatever it takes to sign Mikhailo Mudryk.
BBC One
organizationNottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper says his side "ticked every box" Bournemouth manager Gary O'Neil says they "didn't deserve to lose 3-0" Marco Silva praises the "quality, desire & commitment" of his side. The Apprentice 2022 kicks off Thursday, January 5 at 9pm on BBC One.
Buffalo Bills
organizationCleveland Browns (7-9) wrap up the regular season on the road against the Pittsburgh Steelers (8-8) in Week 18 at Acrisure Stadium Sunday. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (CBS) President Joe Biden visited the family of Bills safety Damar Hamlin on Wednesday. Hamlin's family revealed the player suffered 'lung damage' after being resuscitated twice on Monday night.
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.
Everton
organizationEverton's winless run extended to seven games following Tuesday's 4-1 thrashing by Brighton & Hove Albion. Frank Lampard cut a forlorn figure on the touchline with the Merseyside club hovering just above the relegation zone. For the second successive home match, the Toffees were booed off the field at Goodison Park. Wayne Rooney is the favourite to take over the Everton job from Lampard.
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.
Jeremy Renner
personMarvel star Jeremy Renner’s ‘tremendous’ injuries revealed. The actor was critically injured in a snow ploughing accident in Reno, Nevada. The safety feature on his Snow Cat plough reportedly failed and sent it rolling over one of his legs.
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.
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"
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.
Byron Donalds
personRep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) won 20 votes for speaker, more than enough to deny McCarthy the gavel. Donalds was the only Republican to defect and vote for Jim Jordan after voting twice for McCarthy.
Taraneh Alidoosti
personTaraneh Alidoosti, star of Oscar-winning 2016 film, "The Salesman," was released on bail. She was arrested on charges of spreading falsehoods about the anti-government protests that have engulfed the country for the past four months.
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.
the Buffalo Bills
organizationBills safety Damar Hamlin spent last night in the intensive care unit and remains there today. Hamlin received CPR on the field before being transferred to the hospital. NFL has announced the Bills-Bengals game will not resume this week. Bills will hold meetings and a walk-through on Wednesday but will not have media.
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.