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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.
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.
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.
Youssef En-Nesyri
personHakim Ziyech and Youssef En-Nesyri scored the goals in the first half. Nayef Aguerd put Canada on the scoreboard with an own goal. Croatia drew 0-0 with Belgium in the other Group F game.
Harry Brook
personZak Crawley (122), Ben Duckett (107), Ollie Pope (108) and Harry Brook (101*) were the four batters who helped England set the record. England overtook Australia, who had amassed 494 runs at the loss of six wickets against South Africa in Sydney in 1910.
Susan Hussey
personLady Susan Hussey repeatedly asked Ngozi Fulani where she was "really" from. Hussey, a baroness who served as a Woman of the Bedchamber for over 60 years, is also heir-to-the-throne William's godmother. Incident reignited allegations of "institutional racism" at the palace.
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.
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.
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.
Ollie Pope
personZak Crawley scores 122, Ben Duckett 107, Ollie Pope 108 and Harry Brook 101. England overtook Australia, who had amassed 494 runs at the loss of six wickets against South Africa at Sydney in 1910. Pakistan are yet to bat in Rawalpindi.
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.
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.
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.
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.
GOP
organizationGOP-controlled Arizona county refuses to certify election. Alabama won't seek another lethal injection date for inmate whose execution was halted. Walmart employee who survived mass shooting at store in Virginia has filed a $50 million lawsuit.
Cyril Ramaphosa
personCyril Ramaphosa accused of covering up theft of $4m in cash from his farm. Panel of legal experts described some of his explanations as "improbable" Opposition parties are calling for him to step down immediately.
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.