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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.
ABC News
organizationABC News suspends Whoopi Goldberg for two weeks over erroneous remarks. Goldberg said the Holocaust was "not about race... it's about man's inhumanity to other man" On Twitter, there were several calls for Goldberg’s firing.
Michael Gove
personTory MP Tobias Ellwood says he has 'no confidence' in Boris Johnson. Michael Gove insists the PM still has his '100%' support. Scottish Tory chief whip Stephen Kerr says the party is in 'agony'
CNN
organizationCNN President Jeff Zucker announced his resignation from the cable news network Tuesday. Zucker said he did not disclose a relationship he had with his ‘closest colleague’ that ‘evolved in recent years’ The relationship came to light after an investigation into Mr Zucker’s handling of the Chris Cuomo scandal.
Miami Dolphins
organizationBrian Flores alleges Dolphins owner Stephen Ross offered him a $100,000 bonus for every loss in the 2019 season. Flores was fired last month by Miami after leading the Dolphins to a 24-25 record over three years. Flores claims the NFL is racially segregated and managed like a plantation.
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.
Nirmala Sitharaman
personFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a general increase in the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 68% of the R&D budget in Defence is earmarked for Make In India. Total government spending is expected to be 4.6 per cent more than the current year.
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.
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'
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.
NFL
organizationBrian Flores, one of football's only Black head coaches, is suing the NFL and all 32 teams. Flores says the NFL has failed to fix a systematic shortage of Black coaches. According to the lawsuit, only one of the NFL's 32 teams employs a Black head coach. Tom Brady announced his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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"
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.
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"
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.
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.