Daily Alerts for Significant News Events

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We understand that staying informed can be overwhelming, that's why we have created this page to make it easy for you to stay up-to-date on the latest developments in the news. Whether you are a journalist, researcher, or simply interested in a specific person or organization, our Daily Alerts page is a valuable resource for staying informed.

AWS

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AWS has introduced its latest machine learning chip, the Trn1. The Graviton 3 will be 25 percent faster and use 60 percent less power. Oracle provides data analytics to the Red Bull Racing team.

Brian Kelly

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Brian Kelly agreed to a contract extension with Notre Dame before the 2020 season. Kelly is getting a 10-year contract that will pay him at least $9.5 million per year. With incentives, Kelly could earn upwards of $100 million over the course of the contract.

Lauren Boebert

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Rep. Lauren Boebert of Colorado was harshly criticized for making anti-Muslim comments. She likened Rep. Ilhan Omar, a Minnesota Democrat, to a bomb-carrying terrorist. It was not immediately clear whether House Democrats would seek to punish Boebert.

Donald Trump

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Peter Bergen says he might succeed, at least temporarily, in muzzle testimony from someone who apparently communicated with Trump about his corrupt efforts. Trump is the first president since Herbert Hoover nearly a century ago to lose the House, the Senate and the White House during a single term.

CNN

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Charlotte Bennett, a former New York state employee and the second woman to accuse now-ousted Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment, is calling on CNN to fire its embattled anchor Chris Cuomo. Bennett said "anything short of firing Chris Cuomo" shows CNN lacks "both morals and a backbone" Fox News contributor Newt Gingrich said CNN's Chris Cuomo "has got to go"

Jack Dorsey

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Twitter shares fell about 1% after news that CEO Jack Dorsey is stepping down. Merck shares slid 4.5% after Citi downgraded Merck to neutral from buy. eBay lost more than 2% after announcing it's acquiring Sneaker Con Digital. Twitter's chief technical officer Parag Agrawal will replace Dorsey in the top post.

Jussie Smollett

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Jussie Smollett is accused of lying to police when he reported he was the victim of a racist, anti-gay attack in downtown Chicago nearly three years ago. The actor has maintained that he is innocent and that he paid for personal training. The case has polarized the nation due to the politically and racially charged nature of the alleged hoax.

Cristiano Ronaldo

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Lionel Messi is favourite to win the men's Ballon d'Or award. Cristiano Ronaldo is not in the running after a disappointing season. Alexia Putellas and Vivianne Miedema lead the charge for the women's award.

Twitter

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Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey is expected to step down from his role at the social media company. Twitter’s stock rose on the news that Dorsey may step down, trading up 6.1% this morning. CTO Parag Agrawal will be named as CEO and a member of Twitter's board. Dorsey still remains the CEO of Square Inc, the hugely successful financial payments company.

Ralf Rangnick

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Manchester United appoint German Ralf Rangnick as their interim manager. The 63-year-old will take over from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer until the end of the season. Michael Carrick will remain in charge of first team until Ralf’s work visa is finalised.

Max Scherzer

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Scherzer, 37, will become the oldest player in MLB history to sign a $100 million contract. The deal includes a full no-trade clause and an opt-out after the 2023 season. Scherzer picked up a World Series title with the Washington Nationals in 2019.

Ghislaine Maxwell

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Ghislaine Maxwell, 59, is accused of being at the centre of one of the largest sex-trafficking rings in US history. Prosecutors say Maxwell helped Jeffrey Epstein devise a ‘pyramid scheme’ of sex abuse. Epstein killed himself at a Manhattan federal lockup in August 2019, a month after his arrest on sex trafficking charges.

Omicron

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World Health Organization said the variant carried a very high risk of infection surges. Big airlines acted swiftly to protect their hubs by curbing passenger travel from southern Africa. Today marks the 1,000th plenary sitting of the assembly since 1998.

Lionel Messi

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Lionel Messi becomes the first player to win seven Ballon d'Or awards. Chelsea’s Jorginho finished third in the voting, giving the Premier League a second-straight year with a top-three vote-getter. Cristiano Ronaldo skipped the ceremony.

Twitter

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Twitter shares fell about 1% after news that CEO Jack Dorsey is stepping down. Merck shares slid 4.5% after Citi downgraded Merck to neutral from buy. eBay lost more than 2% after announcing it's acquiring Sneaker Con Digital.

Omicron

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13 players for one Lisbon-based soccer team have tested positive for the Omicron variant. Up to 225 'possible' infections are also being investigated by officials. Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation expected to extend booster programme to all over-18s.

Virgil Abloh

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The designer was hailed as the Karl Lagerfeld of his generation. Abloh's death was announced on Instagram Sunday with a lengthy caption revealing he battled cardiac angiosarcoma for two years.

Diogo Jota

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Diogo Jota scores twice as Liverpool beat Southampton 4-0. Thiago Alcantara, Virgil van Dijk and Mario Balotelli also on target. Liverpool move up to second in Premier League standings.

Gabriel Martinelli

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Gabriel Martinelli came off the bench to score in Arsenal's 2-0 win. Martin Keown says Martinelli put himself 'firmly in the mind' of Mikel Arteta. Victory moves Arsenal level on points with fourth-placed West Ham United.

Ilhan Omar

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Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert of Colorado is being accused of Islamophobia. She told a story implying that Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar was a terrorist. Omar responded to the story on Twitter, calling Boebert a "buffoon" and a liar.