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Congress
organizationPresident Joe Biden calls for a ban on assault-style weapons and high-capacity magazines. Left-wing lawmakers from the ruling Peru Libre party presented a bill to nationalize copper production in Peru. Several Trumpworld figures, including Fox personalities and his own son, texted White House chief of staff Mark Meadows urging Trump to denounce the violence.
Elon Musk
personA leaked email from Elon Musk tells Tesla employees to return to the office or leave. Musk replied to the leaked email on Twitter and said people who think coming into work is antiquated "should pretend to work somewhere else" President Joe Biden quipped that he wished Musk "lots of luck on his trip to the moon"
Peter Navarro
personEx-Trump advisor Peter Navarro has been indicted for defying the House January 6 committee. He has claimed that he can't cooperate due to Trump's supposed privilege over the information. Navarro urged people to buy his book "Taking Back Trump's America" to fund his legal defense fund.
the Golden State Warriors
organizationGolden State Warriors lose 120-108 to the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. The Warriors turned a 12-point lead after three quarters into an 12- point loss. The last team to lose a Finals game when leading by at least 12 points was Portland in 1992 in a Game 6 series-ending loss to Michael Jordan.
Tesla
organizationShares in electric carmaker Tesla fell more than 8 per cent on Friday following news that CEO Elon Musk plans to freeze hiring and slash jobs. Musk's message was titled "pause all hiring worldwide", came two days after the billionaire told staff to return to the workplace or leave. Musk replied to the leaked email on Twitter and said people who think coming into work is antiquated "should pretend to work somewhere else"
Alexander Zverev
personRafael Nadal beat Alexander Zverev 7-6 (10-8) 6-6 in their French Open semi-final. World No 3 will play either Marin Cilic or Casper Ruud in Sunday's final. The Spaniard is bidding for his 22nd Grand Slam title.
BBC
organizationBradley and Holly Willoughby's BBC quiz show Take Off reportedly axed. BBC plans to end dedicated programming on its Radio 4 long wave frequency next year. Prime Minister booed and jeered as he arrived at St Paul's Cathedral.
Queen Elizabeth II
personThe Queen acceded to the throne on February 6, 1952 on the death of her father, King George VI. No other monarch in British history has achieved 70 years of service. The 96-year-old monarch exclaimed 'incredible!' when she took the salute after arriving from Windsor Castle.
Michael Avenatti
personAvenatti, 51, was sentenced in US District Court in Manhattan on his February conviction for wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. He had faced up to 22 years prison, federal prosecutors had said when he was indicted in 2019. Avenatti was also required to pay Daniels $148,750 and the government $297,900.
Sheryl Sandberg
personSheryl Sandberg announced Wednesday that she is stepping down as Chief Operating Officer of Facebook parent company Meta. The 52-year-old executive has been with the company since 2008. Sandberg helped turn Facebook into an advertising juggernaut and one of the biggest names in tech.
Prince Andrew
personPrincess Charlotte joined her female cousins at Horse Guard's Parade. Savannah, 11, is the Queen's eldest greatgrandchild. Duke of York will miss Jubilee Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral. Andrew, 62, was set to join wider royal family at high-profile event.
Johnny Depp
personJohnny Depp won the defamation case against ex-wife Amber Heard on Wednesday. A jury found that Heard was liable for defamatory comments she made against Depp in the 2018 op-ed published in the Washington Post. The jury awarded Depp $10 million in compensatory damages and $5 million in punitive damages.
Stormy Daniels
personJudge Jesse M. Furman called Avenatti’s behavior “craven and egregious’ Prosecutors said he illegally pocketed about $300,000 of her advance. The California lawyers is currently incarcerated on a 2 1/2 year sentence for trying to extort Nike.
Queen
personFour-day Jubilee celebrations begin today with Trooping the Colour. Open air shows will feature daring horse riding, waddling ducks, flaming arrows, a Norman longboat, the Beatles and the Spice Girls.
Elizabeth II
personThe milestone marks 70 years on the throne for Queen Elizabeth II. The U.K. has a special four-day bank holiday beginning Thursday. More than 3,500 beacons are being lit across the UK and the Commonwealth.
Johnny Depp
personJohnny Depp and Amber Heard emerge with unclear career prospects after a lurid six-week trial. Depp was awarded over $10 million in punitive and compensatory damages on 1 June. The jury at the Fairfax County Circuit Courthouse found that Amber's statements in the 2018 op-ed were false and made with "actual malice" Amber Heard is feeling "heartbroken," her lawyer said.
Joe Biden
personU.S. President Joe Biden agrees to provide Ukraine with advanced rocket systems. High mobility artillery rocket systems can accurately hit targets as far away as 80 km. Package also includes ammunition, counter fire radars, a number of air surveillance radars.
Amber Heard
personDepp was awarded $15 million: $10 million in compensatory damages and $5 million punitive. Heard countersued for $100 million claiming Depp's attorney made defamatory claims about her. Depp was not present for the verdict and watched from the UK.
Amber Heard
personJohnny Depp has been awarded more than $10 million in damages in the blockbuster US defamation case against his ex-wife, Amber Heard. A seven-person jury returned a verdict in favour of Depp, 58, following a six-week trial. He was awarded damages of $10m (£8m) and a further $5m (£4m) in punitive damages. Depp skipped the court hearing to hang with his musician friends in London.
Rafael Nadal
personRafael Nadal beat Novak Djokovic 6-2, 4-6, 6- 2, 7-6 (4), 6-4 in the French Open quarter-finals. Nadal will face third-seeded Alexander Zverev in the semifinals on Friday. 18-year-old Coco Gauff beat fellow American Sloan Stephens to advance to her first career major semifinal.