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The Federal Reserve
organizationOfficials agreed to the increase at their two-day policy meeting that wrapped on Wednesday. Last month's annual inflation reading unexpectedly hit a 40-year high of 8.6%.
the European Court of Human Rights
organizationFirst deportation flight of migrants to Rwanda was cancelled at last minute. European Court granted last minute appeal allowing asylum seeker to remain in UK. Decision overruled High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. Home Secretary Priti Patel has bowed to the ruling on the Rwanda flight. She has said she will appeal the decision and that the UK government remains inside the ECHR.
Tom Rice
personRep. Tom Rice, a five-term South Carolina incumbent, was beaten in a primary election by Trump-backed challenger Russell Fry. But another high-profile GOP target of Trump in the state, Rep. Nancy Mace, managed to hold back a challenger. In Nevada, Trump’s pick, Adam Laxalt, won his U.S. Senate primary.
Anthony Fauci
personThe top U.S. health official was last seen in public on June 3, when he served as the keynote speaker at City College of New York's graduation ceremony. The longtime director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases is currently experiencing mild symptoms.
Payton Gendron
personPayton Gendron, 18, was hit with 26 counts of hate crimes and firearms offenses. Attorney General Merrick Garland was expected to address the federal charges. The attack at Tops Friendly Market also left three survivors.
Andrew Wiggins
personGolden State Warriors beat the Boston Celtics 104-94 on Monday night. Andrew Wiggins delivered the biggest game yet in his eight-year career with 26 points and 13 rebounds. Klay Thompson scored 21 points and Stephen Curry contributed 16 points and eight assists.
Brittney Griner
personBrittney Griner, 31, was arrested Feb. 17 at the Sheremetyevo International Airport in Khimki, Russia. Officials allegedly found vapes containing hashish oil, or weed oil, in her suitcase. U.S. Department of State reclassified her as wrongfully detained.
Serena Williams
personSerena Williams will be a wild-card entry in the women's singles draw at Wimbledon. The All England Club announced Tuesday that Williams is one of six female players awarded entry as a wild card. Williams hasn't played since withdrawing in the first round of last year’s Wimbledon after slipping and injuring her ankle.
Major League Soccer
organizationMajor League Soccer has awarded the exclusive global streaming rights to its games to Apple in a 10 year-deal. Fans will be able to watch every live MLS match, in English or Spanish, by subscribing to a new MLS streaming service. Financial terms for the deal weren't disclosed.
Jonny Bairstow
personEngland beat New Zealand by five wickets on an epic final day at Trent Bridge. Jonny Bairstow hit 136 off just 92 balls to turn the game in England's favour. Captain Ben Stokes was unbeaten on 75 and hit the winning runs for his team.
Nicola Sturgeon
personScottish comedian Leo Kearse told Sturgeon to 'pull the trigger' Scotland rejected independence in the referendum held in 2014. Despite losing the 2014 referendum by 10 percentage points.
Ben Stokes
personEngland beat New Zealand by five wickets on an epic final day at Trent Bridge. Jonny Bairstow scored 136 not out to power England to victory. Captain Ben Stokes was unbeaten on 75 and hit the winning runs. England now lead the three-match series 1-0 with a match to spare.
the Boston Celtics
organizationGolden State Warriors beat the Boston Celtics 104-94 on Monday night for a 3-2 NBA Finals lead. Celtics coughed up the ball 18 times for 20 points. The team that wins Game 5 has gone on to win the series 73.3% of the time.
Coinbase
organizationCoinbase, the world's third-largest cryptocurrency exchange, announced on June 14 that it will lay off 18 percent of its employees. CEO Brian Armstrong blamed an impending recession in the U.S. and an upcoming "crypto winter"
European Union
organizationUK proposes removing the ECJ as a final arbiter in trade disputes. Includes a check-free 'green channel' for goods from mainland Britain. It would also ensure that VAT changes from Westminster apply to the province. Critics claim the unilateral move to breach the treaty by way of legislation is a clear violation of international law.
Bill Stepien
personTrump campaign manager Bill Stepien abruptly pulls out of live appearance before Jan. 6 committee. Stepien was expected to be a key witness as the panel delves deeper into what it calls the “Big Lie’ The House select committee is investigating the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Manchester City
organizationErling Haaland joins Manchester City on a four-year deal from Borussia Dortmund. The 21-year-old scored 86 goals in 89 appearances in all competitions in three seasons in Germany. City beat all manner of top teams from across Europe to the signing after triggering his £51million release clause.
Erling Haaland
personErling Haaland has signed for Manchester City on a five-year deal. The 21-year-old will earn £375,000 a week, plus bonuses, at the Etihad. Norwegian striker has an impressive goalscoring record having netted 86 goals in 89 games for Dortmund.
Rudy Giuliani
personRepublican congresswoman Liz Cheney of Wyoming, the vice-chair of the congressional select committee investigating the insurrection, declared as much in the committee’s second public hearing of six in Washington DC. The Democrat-led panel opened the hearing with videotaped depositions of Trump's advisers claiming he declared a premature victory on election night 2020.
Prince Andrew
personDuke of York was expected to attend Order of the Garter ceremony. But Queen reportedly told him to stay out of sight 'for his own good' Prince Andrew stepped down from royal duties in the wake of Virginia Giuffre scandal. He was stripped of honorary military roles, including Colonel of Grenadier Guards.