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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.
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.
Mikel Arteta
personArsenal drew 0-0 with Newcastle at the Emirates on Tuesday night. Gunners missed the opportunity to open up a 10-point lead over Manchester City. Mikel Arteta left Fabio Vieira on the bench for the second game in a row.
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.
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.
Frank Lampard
personEverton are one point above the Premier League relegation zone. The Toffees are on a run of five defeats in their last six matches. Frank Lampard admits he is 'concerned' about his position at the club but claims he's 'confident' he can turn things around.
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.
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.
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.
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.
House
organizationRep. Kevin McCarthy lost another House speaker ballot on Wednesday, his fourth whiff in two days. McCarthy continues to face a 20-person block determined to keep him from getting promoted. The House adjourned with no speaker – the first time in 100 years that a nominee for speaker did not win the first vote.
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.
Spurs
organizationTottenham Hotspur beat Crystal Palace 4-0 at Selhurst Park. Harry Kane scored a brace and Matt Doherty and Son Heung-min also netted. It is Spurs' first victory since the Premier League resumed after the World Cup.
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.
NFL
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. The NFL has informed the Bills and Bengals that their game suspended Monday night will not be resumed this week.
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.
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.
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.
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.