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SCOTUS
organizationDraft opinion appears to show the Supreme Court is set to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade case. Chief Justice John Roberts called it a "betrayal" that the document was leaked. The opinion does not represent the court's final decision.
Senate
organizationDraft opinion circulated among Supreme Court justices suggests that earlier this year a majority of them had thrown support behind overturning the 1973 case Roe v Wade. The prospective decision becomes an immediate flashpoint in the midterm elections. This underscores why it is impossible to pass a bill in the Senate under present circumstances to codify Roe.
Supreme Court
organizationExperts fear the draft opinion leak will harm the institutional reputation of the Supreme Court. Over a dozen GOP states would immediately restrict abortion access if the decision is finalized. Democrats are worried that same-sex marriage and civil rights could be targeted next.
the US Supreme Court
organizationLeaked document suggests that the US Supreme Court is all set to overturn a decision that legalised abortion nationwide. Decision is expected in late June or early July. If the court strikes down the 1973 ruling, then abortion could be banned in almost half of US.
Adolf Hitler
personRussian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov suggested Hitler had Jewish roots. Comments were met with sharp criticism from Israel. Israel accuses Lavrov of spreading anti-Semitism and belittling the Holocaust.
Everton
organizationEverton beat Chelsea 1-0 in their Premier League clash at Goodison Park. Richarlison scored the only goal of the game in the 46th minute. Toffees are one of three teams scrapping it out to avoid the final drop spot.
Katie Taylor
personKatie Taylor retains her undisputed lightweight world title with a split-decision victory over Amanda Serrano. Madison Square Garden officials have already inquired about doing the rematch in New York in the fall. The Irish lightweight world champion is undefeated after 21 fights.
Nancy Pelosi
personUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky awarded House Speaker Nancy Pelosi a Ukrainian civil honor. Pelosi is the highest-ranking American leader to visit Ukraine since the start of the war.
Neil Parish
personNeil Parish, MP for Tiverton and Honiton, admitted watching porn twice. He said it was a'moment of madness' and that he was 'only looking at tractors' Mr Parish's wife described him as a 'f***ing idiot' and'so stupid' The 65-year-old denied there was a large cultural problem in Parliament.
Naby Keita
personLiverpool beat Newcastle 1-0 at St James' Park on Saturday lunchtime. Naby Keita scored the only goal of the game in the 19th minute. Jurgen Klopp made five changes to his side for the win.
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.
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.
Boris Becker
personBoris Becker jailed for two years and six months after being convicted of concealing assets following his bankruptcy. Former tennis star hid £2.5million worth of assets to avoid paying debts. He transferred around £390,000 from his business account to others, including those of his ex-wife Barbara Becker and estranged wife Sharlely 'Lilly' Becker.
A.J. Brown
personThe Eagles agreed to a four-year, $100 million deal with Brown that includes $57 million in guaranteed money. The Titans traded their No. 26 pick to the Eagles to gain high picks in the second and third rounds. Arkansas WR Treylon Burks will be inextricably linked to the trade.
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.
NFL Draft
organizationJacksonville Jaguars select Georgia DE Travon Walker No. 1 overall. New England Patriots traded their 21st overall pick to the Kansas City Chiefs. Jets pick Iowa State running back Breece Hall.
Trevor Bauer
personBauer, 31, was due to earn $32 million this year and in 2023 as part of a three-year, $102 million deal. A San Diego woman alleged that Bauer beat and sexually abused her last year. Bauer sued his accuser in federal court.
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.
NFL
organizationJaguars trade up to 27, take Devin Lloyd from Utah. Minnesota Vikings select Georgia S Lewis Cine with the 32nd pick in the 2022 NFL draft. Jacksonville Jaguars select Georgia defensive end Travon Walker with the No. 1 pick overall. Pittsburgh Steelers selected Pitt quarterback Kenny Pickett in the first round.
Neil Parish
personNeil Parish was stripped of the Conservative whip after referring himself for investigation by Parliamentary Standards Commissioner Kathryn Stone. Two female colleagues complained after allegedly seeing him looking at adult content on his phone. There have been calls for him to resign as MP for Tiverton and Honiton.