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Travon Walker
personJacksonville Jaguars select Georgia defensive end Travon Walker with the No. 1 pick overall in the NFL draft. Detroit Lions and New York Giants pick Aidan Hutchinson and Kayvon Thibodeaux, respectively, second and fifth. Green Bay picked Utah State quarterback Jordan Love 26th overall in 2020.
A.J. Brown
personThe Eagles traded up to take Jordan Davis at No. 13 and then traded the 19th overall pick to the Titans for wide receiver A.J. Brown. The wide receiver is the first from the 2019 draft class to receive a long-term extension. The Jacksonville Jaguars have the first pick of the draft.
the Phoenix Suns
organizationChris Paul scored 33 points on 14-of-14 shooting to set an NBA playoff record for most field goals without a miss. Paul helped put the Suns up for good, at 102-101, on an assist on Deandre Ayton's dunk.
the Philadelphia Eagles
organizationThe Eagles agreed to a four-year, $100 million deal with Brown that includes $57 million in guaranteed money. The Titans traded Brown to the Eagles for the No. 18 overall pick.
Alexanda Kotey
personAlexanda Kotey, 38, pleaded guilty to murdering U.S. journalists James Foley and Steven Sotloff. The Londoner was part of the terror cell nicknamed The Beatles due to their English accents. He was convicted earlier this month with co-accused El Shafee Elsheikh.
Amazon
organizationShares of Amazon were down 12.6 percent at noon on Friday, to $2,527.64. The benchmark S&P 500 fell 3.6% and finished April with an 8.8% loss. Amazon slumped 14.2% after reporting its first quarterly financial loss since 2015.
Kenny Pickett
personPittsburgh Steelers select quarterback Kenny Pickett with No. 20 pick in 2022 NFL draft. Pickett led Pitt to an ACC championship while passing for 4,319 yards and 42 touchdowns. Pittsburgh has made the playoffs the last two years but has not won a postseason game since 2016.
Snapchat
organizationSnap is introducing a new in-app destination called "Dress Up" It will feature AR fashion and virtual try-on experiences. Snap is also launching tools that will allow retailers to integrate with Snapchat's AR shopping technology.
Ben Stokes
personBen Stokes has been appointed England Test captain. The 30-year-old replaces Joe Root after he resigned earlier this month. England lost 1-0 against West Indies as their winless run stretched to nine Tests.
Jurgen Klopp
personJurgen Klopp has signed a two-year extension to his Liverpool contract. Assistant managers Pepijn Lijnders and Peter Krawietz have also signed extended deals. Klopp's current deal runs out in 2024, meaning he has two seasons left to run.
Olivia Wilde
personJason Sudeikis 'had no idea' his ex-fiancee Olivia Wilde was being served with custody papers while she was on-stage at CinemaCon in Las Vegas. The 38-year-old actress was mid-way through a presentation about her upcoming thriller Don't Worry Darling when she was served with the papers. CinemaCon said they are now reevaluating their security procedures, in light of the incident.
Liverpool
organizationGuillem Balague has heaped praise on Liverpool following their 2-0 victory over Villareal. An own goal and a Sadio Mane strike earned the Reds the win. The result puts Liverpool on course for their third European Cup final in five seasons. Jurgen Klopp has extended his Liverpool contract until 2026.
Moderna
organizationModerna has asked the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to authorize its COVID vaccine for the youngest kids. Currently, the Moderna jab is only authorized for adults. The move paves the way for the nation's youngest demographic to be offered protection.
Boeing
organizationShares of Nike and Boeing are retreating Tuesday afternoon, propelling the Dow Jones Industrial Average selloff. A $1 move in any of the Dow's 30 components results in a 6.59-point swing. A tech recovery also petered out, leaving the Nasdaq just barely in the red.
Gazprom
organizationGazprom confirms it has halted gas supplies to Poland and Bulgaria. European gas prices have risen by as much as 24% following Gazprom's statement. Move raises concerns that Moscow could use energy supplies as blackmail.
Prince Andrew
personYork strips Britain's Prince Andrew of the freedom of the city. Local councilors voted en masse to rescind the honor bestowed on Andrew in 1987. Decision will not automatically strip the Queen's youngest son of his 'Duke of York' title.
Tim Westwood
personSeven women have accused hip hop DJ Tim Westwood of sexual misconduct. The 64-year-old is accused of unwanted sexual behaviour and touching. His appearances at two nightclubs in Birmingham and Bognor Regis have been cancelled. Westwood has vehemently denied all the allegations.
Gazprombank
organizationGazprom cuts Poland and Bulgaria off from its gas for refusing to pay in roubles. Russia's top lawmaker said other "unfriendly" countries might also be cut off. Europe depends on Russia for more than a third of its gas needs.
Aung San Suu Kyi
personAung San Suu Kyi was found guilty of corruption by a military junta court. The 76-year-old, who was ousted in a coup early last year, faces up to 190 years in prison on a total of 18 charges. She was accused of taking $600,000 in gold and cash payments from a former protégé.
Trevor Reed
personTrevor Reed, a U.S. citizen and former Marine, has been detained in Russia since 2019. Reed was exchanged for Russian citizen Konstantin Yaroshenko, who was sentenced to 20 years in prison in 2010. Reed's parents expect him to go back to school and pursue a career with the federal government.