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Boris Johnson
personYouGov poll shows public is starting to favour Labour on key policy issues. 63% of Britons believe the Prime Minister should resign. Just 25% believe he should stay on. Foreign Secretary accused of prioritising Afghan dogs over other dogs. British Library has spent £1,300 issuing staff with gender pronoun badges.
Keir Starmer
personBoris Johnson accused Labour leader Keir Starmer of failing to prosecute the disgraced BBC DJ while a Director of Public Prosecutions. But there is no evidence that Starmer was involved in the decision not to charge the DJ. Starmer led CPS when it decided not to prosecute Savile in 2009 due to insufficient evidence.
Whoopi Goldberg
personOn Monday, Goldberg, 66, alleged that the Holocaust was ‘not about race,’ claiming Nazis and Jews were both white. Her remarks sparked international backlash on social media where ‘#firewhoopi’ started trending. On Monday night, she issued a half-hearted apology for her Holocaust remarks, saying she was'sorry for the hurt I have caused. But she doubled down and insisted race is only about skin color and the Nazis 'had to do the work'
Miami Dolphins
organizationBrian Flores suing NFL and multiple teams for alleged racism. Flores was fired last month by Miami after leading the Dolphins to a 24-25 record.
Donald Trump
personFormer US president Donald Trump sparks outrage by saying he could issue pardons over Capitol storming. Trump dangled impunity for those who waged last year's attack on the Capitol in failed bid to halt transfer of power to Joe Biden. White House press secretary Jen Psaki said the comments are a “reminder’ of “how unfit’ he is for office.
Tom Brady
personBrady, 44, made the announcement on his social media pages Tuesday. His announcement confirms a weekend report by ESPN that Brady is finished playing. ESPN reported over the weekend that Brady had made up his mind to hang up his cleats. The Montreal Expos tried their best to convince him to pursue a career in baseball instead.
the New England Patriots
organizationBrady, 44, made the announcement on his social media pages Tuesday. He thanked his supermodel wife Gisele and his children, saying they are his 'inspiration' and 'greatest achievement' Curiously absent from his farewell statement was any mention of the New England Patriots, the club he guided to six Super Bowl titles over 20 seasons.
Brian Flores
personFormer Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores has filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against the NFL and three of its teams. Flores alleges he was interviewed to be the head coach of the Denver Broncos in 2019 just to fulfill the "Rooney Rule" Flores claims the NFL is racially segregated and is managed much like a plantation. Only one of the 32 teams employs a Black head coach.
Commons
organizationDowning Street's early dismissals of the claims, even some of Mr Johnson's allies admit, now seem ill-advised. Tory leader was savaged in the Commons, including by some of his own side, the disbelief and despair led by the former occupant of his address.
The New York Times
organizationThe game consists of guessing one five-letter word per day in just six tries. The Times said it had acquired the game from creator Josh Wardle for an "undisclosed price"
Finance
organizationFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to announce more spending on roads, railways and affordable housing. Private telecom carriers will auction 5G airwaves this year and put out 5G services by next year.
Evan McPherson
personEvan McPherson is the first kicker in NFL history to go a perfect 11-of-11 in the playoffs. Cincinnati came from an 18-point deficit to match the greatest comeback in conference championship history. The Bengals will face either the Los Angeles Rams or San Francisco 49ers on Feb. 13.
Frank Lampard
personEverton appoint Frank Lampard as their new manager on a two-and-a-half-year contract until June 2024. The 43-year-old accepted the chance to succeed Rafael Benítez and agreed terms on the deal on Sunday. Lampard's first match in charge will be the FA Cup fourth round visit of fellow top-flight opposition Brentford on Saturday. Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek is expected to join Everton on loan until the end of the season. Dele Alli and Idrissa Gueye are also expected to sign for Everton.
Cheslie Kryst
personCheslie Kryst, 30, was pronounced dead after falling from her high-rise apartment in New York City in what police believe to be a suicide. Kryst won the 2019 Miss USA pageant and worked as a correspondent for the entertainment news television show "Extra" She left behind a note indicating she wants to leave her possessions with her mother but providing no reason why she committed suicide.
Rihanna
personThe Barbadian singer has shared the happy news that she is expecting her first child with musician boyfriend A$AP Rocky. The pair confirmed their romance last May following years of speculation.
The Los Angeles Rams
organizationRams fans paid $1,000 each for tickets the secondary market and splurged another $600 for a hotel room. Caesars Sportsbook reported taking a $180,000 money-line bet on Los Angeles. Cincinnati Bengals beat the Kansas City Chiefs 27-24 in overtime to reach the Super Bowl for the first time in 33 years.
Dejan Kulusevski
personTottenham have signed Dejan Kulusevski and Rodrigo Bentancur. The pair will join the north London club on loan until the end of the season. Tanguy Ndombele returns to former club Olympique Lyonnais on loan. Spurs boss Antonio Conte has called for reinforcements on multiple occasions.
Toffees
organizationLampard agrees two-and-a-half-year Toffees deal. Joe Edwards, Paul Clement and Chris Jones also join as part of Lampard's backroom team. Lewis Warrington has joined Tranmere Rovers on loan until the end of the season. Dele Alli and Donny van de Beek have both been tipped to join on loan.
Travis McMichael
personThe February 2020 killing of Ahmaud Arbery sparked national outrage when cellphone video of his shooting emerged months later. Travis McMichael, his father Gregory McMichael and neighbor William "Roddie" Bryan were convicted of state murder charges in November. The McMichaels were sentenced in January to life without parole. They face federal hate-crime and attempted-kidnapping charges in a trial that was expected to begin Feb. 7.
the Cincinnati Bengals
organizationCincinnati Bengals beat Kansas City Chiefs 27-24 in overtime in AFC championship game. Bengals come from behind to reach Super Bowl for the first time since 1988 season. Coach Zac Taylor: "I certainly think that when we got to December that the feeling in the locker was we have the ability"