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Scott Morrison
personNovak Djokovic was denied entry into the country to play in the Australian Open. Serbian received a medical exemption to play the tournament without being vaccinated against COVID-19. Prime Minister Scott Morrison vowed on Wednesday to send the world number one home if the Serbian cannot prove he deserves it.
Donald Trump
personThe daily transcript is a written version of each day's "Hannity" show. Use this transcript to help students with reading comprehension and vocabulary. Use the weekly Newsquiz to test your knowledge of stories you saw on "HANNity"
Sony
organizationPlayStation VR2 will be compatible with the PS5 and with the new VR2 Sense controllers. It has a display resolution of 2000 x 2040 pixel per eye, has a 110-degree field of view and is capable of 90 to 120Hz frame rates. There’s currently £50 off the Sony WF-1000XM4 earphones at Amazon.
Lenovo
organizationLenovo has unveiled a new range of ThinkPad X1 and Yoga laptops. The Yoga 9i is the flagship 2-in-1 for the year. Lenovo has introduced the first-ever Bowers & Wilkins-designed audio system, optimized by Dolby Atmos.
Emmanuel Macron
personFrench parliament suspended debate on a new Covid-19 law early on Wednesday. Opposition lawmakers demanded explanations from President Emmanuel Macron. He specifically used a French term, a slang word viewed by many as offensive.
White House
organizationThe daily transcript is a written version of each day's "Hannity" show. Use this transcript to help students with reading comprehension and vocabulary. Use the weekly Newsquiz to test your knowledge of stories you saw on "HANNity"
Samsung's Galaxy S21 FE has a 6.4-inch screen and starts at $700 (£699) It's $100 cheaper than the regular Galaxy S 21 and comes with a larger screen. You’ll save £192 on the new Google Pixel 6 phone when you take advantage of EE’s January deal.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev
personPresident Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has accepted the government's resignation. His home was also set ablaze as scenes became increasingly violent. More than 200 people have been arrested and at least 95 police personnel injured in clashes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.