Daily Alerts for Significant News Events
We understand that staying informed can be overwhelming, that's why we have created this page to make it easy for you to stay up-to-date on the latest developments in the news. Whether you are a journalist, researcher, or simply interested in a specific person or organization, our Daily Alerts page is a valuable resource for staying informed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bill Hwang
personArchegos founder Bill Hwang charged with securities fraud and market manipulation. The family-owned hedge fund run by Hwang had taken huge bets on a few stocks. When several of those bets turned sour, the fund was unable to meet "margin calls" to cover the losses.
Trevor Reed
personTrevor Reed, a 30-year-old from Texas, was jailed in Russia in 2020. He was exchanged for Konstantin Yaroshenko, 53, who had been serving a 20-year US prison sentence. Yaroshenko was arrested in Liberia in 2010 for drug trafficking, then transferred to the United States.
Villarreal
organizationLiverpool beat Villarreal 2-0 in Champions League semi-final first leg. Pervis Estupinan own goal and Sadio Mane strike give Reds victory. Second leg takes place at Estadio de la Cerámica on Tuesday.
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.
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.
Archegos Capital Management
organizationArchegos Capital Management founder Bill Hwang and the fund’s chief financial officer Patrick Halligan were arrested Wednesday. The Archegos fund spectacularly collapsed in March 2021, sending shock waves through Wall Street. Hwang relied on massive leverage and risky derivatives to take concentrated positions.
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.
Champions League
organizationManchester City beat Real Madrid 4-3 in their Champions League semi-final second leg at the Etihad Stadium. Pervis Estupinan and Sadio Mane scored the goals for Jurgen Klopp's side. Manchester City are only the third team to win three consecutive Champions League matches against Real Madrid, after Bayern Munich (four in a row) and Juventus (three, 2005-08)
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.