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Bruce Willis
personWillis' family announced that the condition would cause the Die Hard star to step away 'from the career that has meant so much to him' Around one million Americans suffer from the condition, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) reports.
Facebook owner Meta reportedly hired a consulting firm to promote negative stories about rival TikTok. The campaign reportedly includes placing letters in major US news outlets and promoting negative stories. The consulting firm, Targeted Victory, confirmed having worked for Meta.
Harry Maguire
personEngland beat Ivory Coast 3-0 at Wembley on Tuesday evening. Harry Kane has slammed England fans for their treatment of Harry Maguire. The Manchester United defender was booed by a section of the home support when his name was read out over the tannoy.
Hunter Biden
personThe Washington Post published a lengthy report on Wednesday about President Biden's son Hunter Biden's "multimillion-dollar" financial ties to the Chinese energy company CEFC China Energy. The paper found no evidence that President Biden "personally benefited from or knew details about the transactions with CEFC" which all took place after he left office as vice president.
Imran Khan
personThe Muttahida Qaumi Movement has only five seats in the National Assembly. The move puts the number of opponents in parliament at well over 172. It seems likely to be a terminal blow to Prime Minister Imran Khan.
Susan Collins
personSen. Susan Collins, a key swing vote, is the first Republican to support Jackson. Collins praised Jackson's "sterling academic and professional qualifications" Jackson would be the first Black woman to serve on the top U.S. judicial body.
Roman Abramovich
personRoman Abramovich attended peace talks in Turkey between Ukraine and Russia. Billionaire is acting as unofficial mediator and sat next to Recep Tayyip Erdogan's spokesman Ibrahim Kalin. Chelsea owner was poisoned during negotiations earlier this month after eating chocolate along with Ukrainian MP Rustem Umerov.
FDA
organizationFDA has granted Orphan Drug Designation for TLX66 (90Y-besilesomab) for conditioning treatment prior to hematopoietic stem cell transplant. Discovery pipeline continues to advance toward two development candidate nominations in 2022.
Ezra Miller
personEzra Miller, who plays "Flash" in the "Justice League" series, was arrested in Hawaii. He was charged with disorderly conduct and harassment after becoming unruly at a local bar. The 29-year-old, who uses they/them pronouns, was visiting from Vermont.
Boris Johnson
personPolice to fine 'at least 15 people' over Downing Street lockdown gatherings. First tranche of fixed-penalty notices expected to come as soon as today. Boris Johnson not expected to be among them - despite attending six. More than 100 people have been sent questionnaires by the police.
Chris Rock
personRichard Madeley says Chris Rock is 'worst star I've interviewed' after Will Smith smack. Tory MP Simon Hoare says he too would 'lamp' someone who made a joke about his wife. Incident shocked viewers at home, but also the A-listers in the audience.
Billie Eilish
personBillie Eilish and her brother Finneas O'Connell won best original song. Beat Beyonce, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Van Morrison and Diane Warren. The No Time To Die hitmaker said it was 'insane' to join the list of Bond songwriters. Jessica Chastain finally won her first Best Actress trophy for her titular role in The Eyes Of Tammy Faye.
Will Smith
personRep. Ayanna Pressley rushed to celebrate Will Smith when he slapped Chris Rock after Rock made a joke about Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. Smith apologized to the Academy and his fellow nominees, but not Chris Rock.
Jessica Chastain
personChastain won the prize for her role as Tammy Faye Bakker, wife of controversial televangelist Jim Bakker. Coda became the first ever streaming film to win Best Picture as it upset The Power Of The Dog. House Of Gucci Encanto wins Best Animated Feature Film. Spider-Man: No Way Home wins Best Cinematography.
Troy Kotsur
personTroy Kotsur won the Oscar for best supporting actor for his role in CODA. He is the first Deaf male actor to win an Oscar and only the second Deaf actor to ever receive an Oscar. Ariana DeBose wins best supporting actress for her role in West Side Story. Jessica Chastain finally won her first Oscar for titular role in The Eyes of Tammy Faye.
Will Smith
personUS actor Will Smith slapped US actor Chris Rock onstage during the 94th Oscars. Rock made a joke on stage about Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. The Academy have 'condemned' Will's actions and confirmed a 'formal review' The slap could see Will stripped of his Best Actor award.
Sian Heder
personThe 2022 Academy Award for Best Picture went to CODA. Sian Heder earned Best Adapted screenplay for the film. Ariana DeBose became the first queer woman of colour to win best supporting actress. Liza Minnelli was brought out in a wheelchair by Lady Gaga.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
organizationAcademy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences condemns actor Will Smith’s attack on comedian Chris Rock during the 94th "Oscars" Smith walked on stage and struck Rock's face after the comedian made a joke about his wife's shaved head.
Richard Williams
personRichard Madeley says Chris Rock is 'worst star I've interviewed' after Will Smith smack. The comedian, 57, made Will, 53, see red when he joked about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith's shaven head as she suffers from alopecia. Will admitted he was concerned he wouldn't be welcomed back to the Academy Awards in future.
CODA
organizationApple TV film CODA won Best Picture at the 94th annual Academy Awards. It also won Best Supporting Actor for Troy Kotsur and Best Adapted Screenplay for Siân Heder. Coda became the first ever streaming film to win Best Picture as it upset The Power Of The Dog. Will Smith and Jessica Chastain won their first Oscars.