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Theranos
organizationElizabeth Holmes has been found guilty on four of 11 charges of fraud. A California jury found she conspired to defraud investors in her blood-testing company, Theranos. Theranos promised a revolutionary advancement in healthcare while raising millions of dollars. Holmes founded Theranos in 2003 as a 19-year-old student at Stanford University.
Andrew Cuomo
personThe Albany County district attorney has declined to prosecute disgraced former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on a sexual misconduct charge. The news comes after the Manhattan district attorney's office closed its investigation into Cuomo's handling of nursing home deaths without bringing charges. Last week, prosecutors in two districts said Cuomo would not face criminal charges after two women alleged that he planted unwanted kisses on their cheeks. Cuomo resigned in August after a state investigation concluded that he sexually harassed 11 women.
David Soares
personAlbany County District Attorney David Soares will not pursue a case against Andrew Cuomo. He was accused of groping an aide at the governor’s mansion on 7 December, 200. Cuomo resigned in August after a state investigation concluded that he sexually harassed 11 women.
Novak Djokovic
personNovak Djokovic confirms he will play at the Australian Open. Defending champion has 'exemption permission' to play in Melbourne. Serbian star has refused to reveal his vaccine status. The tournament kicks off on January 17.
Intel
organizationThe Core i9-12900HK is the company's first laptop chip using the new design. The company also announced its first Intel Arc discrete graphics chip. New Evo laptops will use 12th gen processors, Wi-Fi 6E, Intel's Connectivity Performance Suite.
AMD
organizationAMD's new Zen 3+ processors are built on a 6nm Zen 3 process and sport RDNA 2 graphics. New chips will begin showing up in February 2022, with more laptops released "throughout the year" AMD has overtaken Intel's former lead in making the fastest chips for most Windows-based laptops.
Elizabeth Holmes
personElizabeth Holmes, 37, found guilty of conspiring to defraud her investors. Founded blood testing company Theranos in 2003 with no medical training. At one point the company was valued at more than $9bn (£6.6bn) But the tests did not work, and company was accused of faking the results. Holmes potentially faced 20 years in prison.
Wolves
organizationManchester United lost 1-0 to Wolves in their Premier League clash. Joao Moutinho scored the winner for the visitors at Old Trafford. It was the club's first home defeat in 42 years. Ralf Rangnick suffered his first defeat as United's interim boss.
Abdalla Hamdok
personAbdalla Hamdok had served as prime minister for more than two years. Military toppled him in October, accusing politicians of hostility to the army. He returned to lead a government of technocrats, intended to serve until elections in 2023.
the New York Jets
organizationTampa Bay Buccaneers beat the New York Jets, 28-24, thanks to a game-winning drive in the final minute. Green Bay Packers will finish the 2021 season with a perfect record at home, 8-0, after they pummeled the Vikings, 37-10. Miami Dolphins became the first NFL team to win seven straight games after losing seven in a row in the same season.
Wolves
organizationManchester United lost 1-0 at home to Wolves in the Premier League. Joao Moutinho scored the only goal of the game in the 82nd minute. Ralf Rangnick suffered his first defeat as United's interim manager. Phil Jones made his first United appearance for 712 days.
Antonio Brown
personTampa Bay Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians says Antonio Brown is no longer with the team. Arians: “He screws up one time, he’s gone. I made a decision that this was best for our football team” Tom Brady called it a "difficult situation" and said Brown deserves compassion.
Elizabeth Holmes
personThe 12-person panel did not signal its decisions on the remaining eight counts Holmes faces over her once billion-dollar startup Theranos. Holmes, 37, faces nine counts of wire fraud and two counts of conspiracy to commit wire fraud. If convicted of any of the charges, Holmes could face up to 20 years in federal prison.
Lloyd Austin
personLloyd Austin says he's fully vaccinated and has had a booster. He suggests it was unlikely he was contagious when he met with President Joe Biden on Dec. 21.
the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
organizationTampa Bay Buccaneers receiver Antonio Brown removed his equipment and stormed off the pitch in unprecedented scenes during the Bucs’ clash with the New York Jets. Brown tossed his jersey and shoulder pads toward the bench, threw his glove and undershirt into the stands and ran off the field bare-chested. Coach Bruce Arians said after the game Brown was off the team.
Tesla
organizationThe company delivered 308,600 vehicles during its fourth fiscal quarter, according to figures released Sunday. That's up from a previous record of 241,300 set in the third quarter of last year. Last year, Tesla's Model 3 and Model Y vehicles accounted for 911,208 - or 97 percent - of the 936,172 vehicles delivered.
Donald Trump Jr.
personThe subpoenas aim to force the Trump siblings to answer questions under oath about valuations of real estate assets by the Trump Organization. The Trumps have indicated they will fight the subpoenas and are expected to file court papers through their lawyers.
FDA
organizationFDA expands access to third doses by authorizing their use for kids 12 to 15. Agency also shortened the interval at which adults and children 12 and up can get a booster after their second dose. All booster shots will be free, regardless of immigration or health insurance status.
Bruce Arians
personTampa Bay Buccaneers beat New York Jets 28-24 at MetLife Stadium. Wide receiver Antonio Brown pulled off his helmet, jersey and pads and ran down the tunnel. Brown refused to re-enter the game after being asked twice by head coach Bruce Arians. Arians announced that Brown is “no longer a Buc”
Bruce Arians
personTampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown threw a tantrum in a game against the New York Jets on Sunday. Brown ripped off his jersey and shoulder pads and stormed off in one of the most bizarre scenes witnessed on an NFL field this season. Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians dumped the 33-year-old receiver who has a long controversial history.