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Microsoft
organizationThe Federal Trade Commission has sued to block Microsoft’s $69 billion deal to buy Activision Blizzard. The FTC claims that the mega-deal would stifle competition in the lucrative video-game industry. If it cannot close the deal, Microsoft would owe Activision a $3 billion termination fee.
Dan Snyder
personWashington Commanders co-owner Dan Snyder "contributed" to the team's toxic workplace. The report also accuses Snyder of interfering with the investigation looking into that misconduct. An internal investigation by attorney Beth Wilkinson last year resulted in the NFL fining the Commanders $10 million.
the Bharatiya Janata Party
organizationEarly trends point to a sweeping victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) The ruling BJP is seeking a second term in Himachal, aiming to break the state's streak of not electing the incumbent government to power twice.
Gujarat Assembly
organizationThe Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on December 8 registered a historic victory in the Gujarat Assembly elections for a record seventh term. trends at 3.30 pm show the saffron party has won 61 seats and is leading in 96 others. The Congress - the ruling party's traditional rival in the state - has been decimated with just six wins so far.
Viktor Bout
personBrittney Griner was jailed in February in Moscow for bringing marijuana into Russia. She was released today after widespread outcry among celebrities and Dems. Griner swapped for war criminal Viktor Bout, who is so notorious he is nicknamed the 'Merchant of Death'
Celine Dion
personCeline, 54, diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) Condition causes her muscles to tense uncontrollably. Leaves sufferers as 'human statues' as it progressively locks body into rigid positions.
Narendra Modi
personHindu nationalist party looks set to retain control in his home state of Gujarat. The landslide win is expected to provide a big boost to the party ahead of national elections due in 2024. Modi was Gujarat’s top elected official for 13 years before becoming prime minister in 2014.
Lok Sabha
organizationMainpuri Lok Sabha bypoll was necessitated after the death of SP Patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav on October 10 this year. Counting of votes is underway in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh. Rashtriya Lok Dal displaced the BJP from the Khatauli assembly seat.
Pedro Castillo
personPeru's Congress votes to remove President Pedro Castillo from office. Castillo tried to dissolve the legislature ahead of a scheduled vote to remove him. Head of Peru's army then resigned, along with four ministers. Vice President Dina Boluarte will assume the presidency.
Mitch Haniger
personMitch Haniger joins the San Francisco Giants on a three-year, $43.5 million deal. Haniger grew up rooting for the Giants and fits the culture and ethos of the region. New York Yankees are reuniting with reliever Tommy Kahnle. Philadelphia Phillies agreed to an 11-year $300 million deal with shortstop Trea Turner.
Mohammed bin Salman
personA lawsuit seeking to hold Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman accountable for the killing of Jamal Khashoggi was dismissed. Judge John Bates deferred to the Biden administration’s recommendation that bin Salman, known better as MBS, be given immunity.
The Aam Aadmi Party
organizationThe Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) won 134 of the total 250 wards in the first unified Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) elections. The focus shifts to the high-stakes Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh elections, with the counting of votes on Thursday. A voter turnout of 50.48 per cent was registered in the elections.
Arvind Kejriwal
personArvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) crossed the majority mark of 126 in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) poll. The AAP emerged as the single largest party in the MCD polls by 1.30 pm as the final tally declared it as the winner with 133 seats. The BJP won 104 and the Congress trailed massively with just nine wards.
Municipal Corporation of Delhi
organizationThe Aam Aadmi Party won 134 of the total 250 wards in the first unified Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) elections. The BJP bagged 104 seats, while the Congress won nine and three wards went to Independents. Out of the 250 wards, 42 were reserved for Scheduled Caste candidates.
MCD
organizationAam Aadmi Party (AAP) won 134 seats, easily crossing the 126-majority mark. The BJP won 104 seats and the Congress managed to get just nine wards of the MCD. Vote share of the ruling party in Delhi also soared from 21.09 per cent in 2017 municipal polls to 42.05 per cent.
Aaron Judge
personThe New York Yankees have re-signed slugger Aaron Judge. Judge has agreed a nine-year, $360 million deal to remain with the Yankees. The 30-year-old American League Most Valuable Player vaulted into the pantheon of baseball greats.
Gonçalo Ramos
personGonçalo Ramos scored the World Cup's first hat-trick in Portugal's 6-1 win over Switzerland. The 21-year-old forward was called on to start against Switzerland in place of Cristiano Ronaldo. Coach Fernando Santos had expressed frustration with Ronaldo the day before.
Pat Cummins
personSteve Smith returns as captain for the second test in Adelaide. Pat Cummins ruled out due to injury. Scott Boland will replace Cummins in Australia's XI. Australia lead two-test series 1-0 after beating Caribbeans by 164 runs.
AAP
organizationThe Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) won 134 of the total 250 wards in the national capital's civic body poll. The BJP won 104 seats and the Congress managed to get just nine wards of the MCD. The focus shifts to the high-stakes Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh elections, with the counting of votes on Thursday.
The Pittsburgh Pirates
organizationPittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday won the MLB's first-ever draft lottery and the right to the No. 1 pick in the draft next year. It will be the sixth time the Pirates pick first and second in three years. Former OU signal-caller Baker Mayfield, just one day after being released by the Carolina Panthers, was claimed on waivers by the Los Angeles Rams.