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FTX
organizationFTX failed in the cryptocurrency version of a bank run, when customers tried to withdraw their assets all at once. BlockFi, a company that offered too-good-to-be-true interest rates on cryptocurrency holdings, is the latest victim of FTX fallout. Fidelity Investments has officially started opening retail bitcoin trading accounts.
Elon Musk
personElon Musk has tweeted that the misunderstanding about Twitter potentially being removed from Apple’s App Store has been cleared. “Tim was clear that Apple never considered doing so," Musk said in a tweet. Musk had accused Apple of threatening to block Twitter from its app store without saying why.
Emmanuel Macron
personThe bread is being added to the UN’s list of intangible cultural heritage. The show of goodwill comes as France and the U.S. look to reset their relations. Between 300 and 400 guests are expected to attend the state dinner.
Cal Petersen
personLos Angeles Kings place $15M goalie Petersen on waivers. Johnny Gaudreau (illness) will be a game-time decision Monday against Vegas. John Collins is out for the remainder of Wednesday's game against the Magic. Steven Stamkos is two points shy of 1,000 points during his 943-game career.
Sam Bankman-Fried
personFTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried lost his billionaire status overnight as his personal wealth plummeted nearly 94 per cent to $991.5 million. Fall in fortune came after he announced that his crypto exchange was being bought by rival Binance. Binance later pulled out of the deal. FTX disintegrated after it was unable to meet a run on deposits.
Aaron Rodgers
personLuka Doncic scored 41 points with 12 rebounds, 12 assists, four steals, and one block across 39 minutes in Dallas’ 116-113 win over the Warriors. Byron Pringle caught a four-yard touchdown pass from Trevor Siemian in the second quarter of the 31-10 loss to the Jets. Rhamondre Stevenson caught nine passes out of the backfield last week and should be in line for a workhorse role against Buffalo.
Devin Booker
personDevin Booker scored 51 points in just three quarters as Phoenix Suns beat Chicago Bulls 132-113. In just 31 minutes on the court, the shooting guard shot 20-for-25 from the field. The 26-year-old now has back-to-back 40-point games after scoring 44 against the Sacramento Kings.
William
personRoyal commentators said it had been “deliberately designed’ to ‘take away’ from tour. Netflix release hit the Prince and Princes of Wales with a double whammy. Lady Susan Hussey resigned on Wednesday after she was accused of racism towards a guest at a Buckingham Palace function.
Jerome Powell
personFederal Reserve chair Jerome Powell gave a speech on monetary policy on Wednesday. Powell's comments were well-received by investors, and that resulted in solid gains of more than 2% for the Dow Jones Industrial Average.
Danny Masterson
personThe jury weighing the rape charges against Danny Masterson announced Wednesday, Nov. 30, it was hopelessly deadlocked and a mistrial was declared. Prosecutors must now make a decision on whether to retry Masterson. Masterson, 46, was charged with three counts of forcible rape over incidents that occurred between 2001 to 2003 involving three accusers.
Joe Biden
personA US federal court has struck down President Joe Biden's request to overturn a previous ruling which blocked the rollout of his massive student debt relief program. In August, Biden announced that the White House planned to forgive up to $10,000 in student debt for those making less than $125,000 annually. The Biden administration has asked the Supreme Court to intervene in that case.
Joe Biden
personThe U.S. Senate voted 80-15 in favor of a bill that would prevent a rail strike by imposing a deal on freight-rail workers. The vote keeps Washington on track to block a strike, as the House of Representatives passed it Wednesday. The House also separately voted to require seven days of paid sick leave for rail workers.
Kate
personPrince William and wife Kate begin their first visit to America in eight years. Three-day trip focused on climate change. Visit overshadowed by the resignation and apology of 83-year-old Susan Hussey. Hussey repeatedly asked a Black British woman where she was "really" from.
Jayson Tatum
personBoston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum named Eastern Conference Player of the Month. Tatum is off to a torrid start to the season, averaging 31.6 points in 21 games. Miami Heat (10-11) visit TD Garden Wednesday to take on the Boston Celtics (17-4)
Zion Williamson
personZion Williamson had 33 points, four steals and two blocks as the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Toronto Raptors 126-108 on Wednesday night. The Pelicans shot 52.3% from the floor on 45-of-86 shooting, had 28 assists and led by as many as 31 points midway through the third quarter. Kristaps Porzingis scored a career-high 41 points as the Washington Wizards beat Minnesota 142-127.
Luis Suarez
personLuis Suarez refused to apologise for deliberately stopping a goal-bound ball with his hands during Uruguay's 2010 World Cup quarter-final with Ghana. He denied Ghana an extra-time winner and ultimately sent them crashing out. Uruguay defeated Ghana 4-2 on penalties after Asamoah Gyan missed his spot-kick in extra time for Luis Suarez's handball.
Patrick Mahomes
personPatrick Mahomes is the AFC Offensive Player of the Month for November. He completed 64.8% of his passes for 1,426 yards with nine touchdowns and three interceptions. This is the fifth time he's won the award since becoming the Chiefs' full-time starter back in 2018.
Group F
organizationBelgium were eliminated from World Cup 2022 on Thursday, crashing out of the tournament with a drab 0-0 draw against Croatia. Morocco secured their place in the knockouts as winners of Group F, thanks to a 2-1 win against Canada. Gerardo Martino's reign as Mexico head coach is over following their World Cup exit. South Africa's ruling ANC party will hold emergency talks Thursday.
Hakim Ziyech
personMorocco reach last 16 of World Cup for the first time in 36 years. Goals from Hakim Ziyech and Youssef En-Nesyri secure 2-1 victory. North Africans finish top of Group F ahead of 2018 World Cup runners-up Croatia. Canada eliminated after losses in all three games.
Prince William
personKate and Prince William booed by small number of NBA fans on Wednesday. Visit overshadowed by the resignation and apology of 83-year-old Susan Hussey. Hussey repeatedly asked a Black British woman where she was "really" from.