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Alex Jones
personUS far-right conspiracy theorist Alex Jones files for personal bankruptcy. Jones was ordered by a Connecticut court in October to pay $965 million in compensation to the families and surviving victims of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre. Jones for years used his internet and radio shows to declare the 2012 massacre a hoax that relied on crisis actors to further a false narrative.
Brad William Henke
personBrad William Henke played for the New York Giants and Denver Broncos in the NFL. Henke was known for roles in series including Orange is the New Black, Dexter, and Justified.
Andre Ayew
personUruguay beat Ghana 2-0 to go through on goal difference. Luis Suarez and Giorgian de Arrascaeta scored the goals. Ghana captain Andre Ayew missed a first-half penalty. South Korea beat Portugal 2-1 in the other Group H match.
Goldy Brar
personGoldy Brar was one of the main conspirators of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala's murder. Indian authorities reportedly received a major input from international sources. Interpol's Red Corner notice was issued, which allows the arrest and detention of a fugitive abroad.
Elton John
personElton John will close out his final UK tour with a debut performance at Glastonbury. The 75-year-old will perform at Worthy Farm’s Pyramid Stage on Sunday June 25, 2023. John is coming towards the end of a "Farewell Yellow Brick Road" tour which began in September 2018.
Joe Biden
personThe Rules and Bylaws Committee voted Friday to adopt Biden's proposal to have South Carolina vote first on the Democrats' nominating calendar in 2024. The Pac-12 Conference extended its agreement to at least 2023 to play its championship game at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
Bills
organizationJuJu Smith-Schuster returns to practice, but Kadarius Toney still sidelined. Najee Harris didn't practice Thursday. Mac Jones appears to be shouting, "Throw the [bleeping] ball!"
Brittany Higgins
personBruce Lehrmann’s retrial over the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins has been aborted. Director of Public Prosecutions Shane Drumgold said it was no longer in the public interest to continue because of the risk to Higgins’ life. The first trial was cut short on October 27 after 12 days of hearing evidence and submissions in the ACT Supreme Court. The story first broke after Higgins went public with her allegations in early 2021.
PepsiCo
organizationPepsiCo is taking part in a zero-emissions freight project at a Frito-Lay facility in California. The project is being funded by a $15.4 million clean-freight technology grant. Pepsi is encouraging customers to try the combination and use the hashtag #PilkandCookies.
Samantha Dixon
personSamantha Dixon is the new MP for the City of Chester constituency. She won 17,309 votes - 61 per cent of the vote - with the Tory candidate, Liz Wardlaw, in second place with 6,335 votes. Swing of nearly 14 per cent from Conservatives will set alarm bells ringing.
Luis Suarez
personUruguay and Luis Suarez were eliminated from the World Cup despite a 2-0 win over Ghana. The result also put Ghana out of the competition. Suarez played a key role in both first-half goals scored by Giorgian De Arrascaeta. Uruguay and Ghana will meet for the first time since the 2010 World Cup quarterfinals.
Jeremy Lin
personFormer NBA star Jeremy Lin fined 10,000 yuan ($1,400) for criticizing quarantine facilities. Lin, who plays for a Chinese team, reportedly posted a video critical of hotel workout facilities. China is trying to stop protests against its stringent anti-coronavirus controls.
Hwang Hee-chan
personSouth Korea beat Portugal 2-1 to qualify for last 16 of World Cup. Hwang Hee-chan scored in the 91st minute to secure a last-16 place. Uruguay crash out after losing 2-0 to Ghana. Germany eliminated on goal difference.
Giorgian de Arrascaeta
personGiorgian de Arrascaeta scores twice as Uruguay beat Ghana 2-0. Ghana finish bottom of Group H with three points. South Korea pipped them to the group runners-up spot with victory.
Netflix
organizationMike Flanagan has expressed his ‘disappointment’ with Netflix’s latest cancellation. The writer-director, who is known for his horror output, has made projects for the streaming service since 2016. Prince William and Kate arrived in Boston on Wednesday for their first visit to the US since the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Later today, he will attend his glitzy Earthshot Prize gala.
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.