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Ben Affleck
personBen Affleck blamed his drinking problem on being married to Jennifer Garner. The Argo actor claimed "part of why" he turned to booze was because he felt "trapped" in their decade long marriage. Had Ben and Jennifer not separated in 2015, the two-time Oscar winner confessed he would “probably still be drinking’
Sergio Aguero
personSergio Aguero has announced his retirement from football. The 33-year-old suffered chest pains and breathing difficulties during a game against Deportivo Alaves on 30 October. He was subsequently diagnosed with cardiac arrhythmia. Lionel Messi says it 'hurts' to see Aguero end his playing career.
Stephen Curry
personStephen Curry hit his 2,974th 3-pointer Tuesday night in the first quarter of the Golden State Warriors’ game against the New York Knicks. Curry, 33, reached the mark in his 13th season and 789th game. Hall of Famer Ray Allen set the previous mark in 1,300 career games.
Derek Chauvin
personDerek Chauvin, a white man, was convicted in April on state charges of murder and manslaughter for the May 2020 killing of George Floyd. On Wednesday, he reversed an earlier not guilty plea on the federal charges. As part of the plea deal, Chauvin also pleaded guilty to violating the rights of a 14-year-old boy.
NBA
organizationSteph Curry breaks Ray Allen's record for most three-pointers made in NBA. Curry has poured in 2,974 in 789 games for the Golden State Warriors. Shaquille O'Neal says Stephen Curry is the most influential player in the past 30 years.
Savannah Brockhill
personSavannah Brockhill, 28, convicted of murdering 16-month-old Star Hobson. Pub bouncer showed no remorse as she was jailed for life at Bradford Crown Court. Partner, Frankie Smith, 20, was cleared of murder but convicted of lesser charge of causing or allowing her death. Judge warned Brockhill: “You may never be released’
Frankie Smith
personStar Hobson died from 'utterly catastrophic' injuries in September 2020. Nightclub bouncer Savannah Brockhill, 28, stamped on the tot. Her mother Frankie Smith, 20, failed to stop the onslaught. Social services were warned five times Smith and Brockhill were not looking after Star properly and could be abusing her. Ofsted inspectors rated the service "inadequate" in 2018.
Star Hobson
personSavannah Brockhill, 28, found guilty of murdering 16-month-old Star Hobson. Her partner, Frankie Smith, 20, cleared of murder but convicted of lesser charge of causing or allowing her death. Social services were warned five times Smith and Brockhill were not looking after Star properly and could be abusing her - but it was written off as malicious rumours.
Frankie Smith
personSavannah Brockhill, 28, found guilty of murdering 16-month-old Star Hobson. Toddler's mother Frankie Smith, 20, cleared of murder but convicted of lesser charge of causing or allowing her death. Brockhill caught on CCTV ‘terrorising’ Star while left to babysit her.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
personPierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been stripped of the Arsenal captaincy. Manager Mikel Arteta confirmed the news in a statement on the club's website. Arteta also revealed that the striker would be missing from the matchday squad for an indefinite period of time. The decision was taken after his "latest disciplinary breach" The Gunners named Kieran Tierney as their new skipper.
Star Hobson
personSavannah Brockhill, 28, found guilty of murdering 16-month-old Star Hobson. She inflicted 'catastrophic' and 'unsurvivable' injuries on the little girl. Brockhill was partner of Star's mother, Frankie Smith, who was cleared of murder. But she was convicted of causing or allowing the toddler's death.
Congress
organizationThe Shiv Sena and Congress lost the Akola-Bundhana-Washim and Nagpur Legislative Council seats. Ex-White House chief of staff Mark Meadows is being held in contempt of Congress. Democrats are using the deadly tornado tragedy across the Midwest to push their far left climate alarmism agenda.
Alexander Lukashenko
personSyarhei Tsikhanouski will serve his sentence in a ‘maximum security colony’ Belarusian opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya said verdict was ‘revenge’ on Lukashenko’s ‘strongest opponents’
Donald Trump Jr.
personMary Trump called her cousin Donald Trump Jr.'s texts to then-White House chief of staff Mark Meadows during the Capitol riot 'cowardice' Trump Jr. pleaded with Meadows to make his father, then-President Donald Trump, call off the violence. Contempt of Congress is a misdemeanor criminal offense that can result in up to one year in prison and a fine of up to $100,000. The House is expected to vote Tuesday to refer the charges to the Justice Department.
Mark Meadows
personThe House Select Committee unanimously voted 9-0 on Monday night to recommend contempt charges against former White House chief of staff Meadows. The House is expected to vote Tuesday to refer the charges to the Justice Department. Meadows's lawyer says the contempt vote would be "unjust" because Meadows was one of Trump's top aides.
Mikel Arteta
personPierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been stripped of the Arsenal captaincy. Striker missed Arsenal's 3-0 win over Southampton after failing to return on time from an authorised trip abroad. Manager Mikel Arteta said it was due to a 'disciplinary breach' Kieran Tierney, Granit Xhaka, Aaron Ramsdale, Ben White and Alexandre Lacazette are all in contention.
Andrew Cuomo
personNew York state’s ethics watchdog passed a resolution Tuesday ordering former Gov. Andrew Cuomo to relinquish millions of dollars he was paid for the memoir. Mr Cuomo was directed to turn over proceeds earned from American Crisis: Leadership Lessons From The Covid-19 Pandemic within 30 days. Cuomo resigned in disgrace last August following a report from the state attorney general that concluded he had sexually harassed at least 11 women.
Dominic Raab
personPiers Morgan takes to Twitter to blast Dominic Raab for 'clanger' Raab gave wrong figures on how many people are in hospital with Omicron variant. Piers: 'I don't want to see him or any other minister who doesn't even know basic facts'
UEFA
organizationUEFA forced into embarrassing re-draw of the fixtures for the round of 16. Manchester United were mistakenly drawn with Villarreal. Real Madrid swapped a tie with Benfica for a meeting with Paris St Germain. Holders Chelsea face French titleholders Lille.
Michael Masi
personF1 race director Michael Masi has come under fire for his decision. Masi decided how the safety car would be deployed towards the end of the race. He allowed the lapped cars to overtake Lewis Hamilton, putting Verstappen into second. Mercedes have lodged an intent to appeal after two protests were thrown out by the FIA. Hamilton accused the FIA of putting F1 drivers' lives at risk.