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David Goodwillie
personRaith Rovers' decision to sign David Goodwillie has prompted a backlash. A director, the captain of the women’s team and lead sponsor, Val McDermid, have resigned from their posts in protest. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said it would be appropriate for the Scottish Professional Football League or the Scottish Football Association to step in.
Edwin Poots
personFormer DUP leader Edwin Poots has insisted that he ‘hasn’t gone away’ He failed to secure the party’s nomination to run in the Northern Ireland Assembly elections. DUP party officers selected Diane Forsythe as the candidate.
Chris Cuomo
personZucker said he acknowledged the relationship when asked about it as part of an investigation into Chris Cuomo. Chris Cuomo's legal team blew the whistle on the affair while negotiating his severance package from CNN.
Facebook owner Meta Platforms issued its fourth-quarter earnings statement that sent the stock down 22%. Shares of Snap fell as much as 21% after hours. Pinterest moved 10% lower, while Twitter was down 7%. Facebook reported its first-ever quarterly decline of daily users globally.
NFL
organizationBrian Flores alleges Dolphins owner Stephen Ross offered him a $100,000 bonus for every loss in the 2019 season. Flores said he interviewed for several positions that he claims he was never in the running for. The NFL said that the lawsuit was "without merit" and the Dolphins "vehemently" deny the allegations.
the Miami Dolphins
organizationBrian Flores, the former head coach of the Miami Dolphins, filed a class action lawsuit against the organization on Tuesday. Flores alleges that the team owner, Stephen Ross, instructed him to intentionally lose games during the 2019 season to improve their draft position. The plaintiffs want to change the NFL’s hiring practices and monetary damages.
Michael Gove
person'Levelling Up' aims to reduce the gap between rich and poor in the UK. Will include 5G broadband for most places, with 4G covering everywhere. Will set out 12 "missions" to be completed by 2030.
Alphabet
organizationFutures tied to the S&P 500 added 0.5%, indicating the broad-market index could extend its rally into a fourth day. The tech-heavy Nasdaq rose 85 points to 14,431, or 0.6%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped slightly, shedding 0.1%.
Brian Flores
personBrian Flores alleges in the suit that the NFL is racially segregated and "managed like a plantation" Flores says he learned from a text exchange with Bill Belichick that the New York Giants had already hired Brian Daboll. The lawsuit also alleges that Flores was forced to undergo a "sham interview" with the Denver Broncos three years ago.
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.
Amnesty International
organizationLondon-based rights group joins Human Rights Watch and the Israeli rights group B'Tselem. Amnesty's secretary general, Agnès Callamard, called for international action. Israel says it "absolutely rejects all the false allegations"
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
personPierre-Emerick Aubameyang leaves Arsenal by mutual consent. Striker had not played for the Gunners since the start of December. The 32-year-old will join Barcelona on a free transfer. Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Folarin Balogun, Sead Kolasinac, Calum Chambers and Pablo Mari all departed north London.
Barcelona
organizationPierre-Emerick Aubameyang is set to join Barcelona on a permanent deal. Barca president Joan Laporta revealed the Gabon striker’s departure from Arsenal was almost scuppered because the Gunners were late in giving the green light. Liverpool's £8million move for Fulham wonderkid Fabio Carvalho fell through. United States full-back Shaq Moore will remain in the Spanish second division for the time being.
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'
Dele Alli
personEverton have signed Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli on a free transfer. The Toffees have also signed Manchester United's Donny van de Beek. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang looks set to complete move to Barcelona. Julian Alvarez joins Manchester City on loan from River Plate. Christian Eriksen returns to the Premier League with Brentford.
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.
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.
Tom Brady
personTom Brady announced his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday. The 44-year-old quarterback won a record seven Super Bowls during his 22-year career. Brady will become eligible for the NFL’s Hall of Fame in 2027.