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Michelle Wu
personMichelle Wu led fellow city councilor Annissa Essaibi George 60.8% to 38.8%. The AP called the election for Wu at around 11 p.m., after polls closed at 8.30pm. Wu campaigned on liberal policies such as policing reforms and rent control.
Phil Murphy
personRepublican Glenn Youngkin beats Democrat Terry McAuliffe in Virginia governor's race. In New Jersey, heavily favored Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy was neck-and-neck with GOP political newcomer Jack Ciattarelli. Results were ominous for Democrats far beyond those states.
Winsome Sears
personWinsome Sears is projected to become the first woman and woman of color to be elected Virginia’s lieutenant governor. Sears is expected to defeat Democratic opponent, State Del. Hala Ayala, in the race. Glenn Youngkin became the first Republican candidate to win statewide since 2009.
Aaron Rodgers
personQuarterback Aaron Rodgers tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday. Rodgers is not vaccinated against the virus. Unvaccinated players who test positive are required to isolate for 10 days and can only return to action if asymptomatic after those 10 days. Second-year quarterback Jordan Love is likely to start in place of Rodgers.
Aaron Rodgers
personGreen Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers tested positive for COVID-19 and won't play in Sunday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Rodgers' vaccination status means he will be sidelined until at least Nov. 13. Second-year man Jordan Love is set to make his first NFL start.
Terry McAuliffe
personRepublican Glenn Youngkin has defeated Democrat Terry McAuliffe in tight race. It is a blow for Joe Biden who had promoted Mr McAuliffe as “the proven leader who will move Virginia forward’ Democratic governor Phil Murphy is in a dead heat in New Jersey against Republican challenger Jack Ciattarelli.
The Atlanta Braves
organizationAtlanta Braves defeated the Houston Astros 7-0 in Game 6 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park Tuesday. It is the first time the Braves have won a World Series since 1995. Jorge Soler, Freddie Freeman and Dansby Swanson homered for the Braves.
Atletico Madrid
organizationLiverpool beat Atletico Madrid 2-0 at Anfield in Champions League. Diogo Jota and Sadio Mane scored for the hosts. Felipe was sent off for Atletico for a cynical foul on Mane.
Azeem Rafiq
personYorkshire cricketer accused of calling Azeem Rafiq a 'P**i' is former England star Gary Ballance. Mr Ballance also accused of telling other people 'don't talk to him (Rafiq), he's a P**i, asking 'is that your uncle?' when bearded Asian men were in view and saying in reference to corner shops: 'Does your Dad own those?' The Zimbabwean-born former Harrow schoolboy has been approached by MailOnline about the allegation.
Unai Emery
personUnai Emery will stay at Villarreal, according to Guillem Balague. Emery was first choice to replace Steve Bruce at St James' Park. Co-owner Amanda Staveley says it will take time to get to the top.
Cleo Smith
personCleo Smith was found in a locked house in Carnarvon, Western Australia. She was last seen in her family's tent at a campsite on October 16. Detectives used crowbars and battering rams to kick in the door and free Cleo about 12.46am Wednesday. A 36-year-old man has been taken into custody in relation to the disappearance. Neighbours described the man in custody as an 'oddball'
Damon Galgut
personThe Promise by Damon Galgut won the 2021 Booker Prize for Fiction. It is the third time the South African writer has won the prize. The Promise follows the decline of one South African family over four decades.
Jack Ciattarelli
personIn New Jersey, heavily favored Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy was neck-and-neck with GOP political newcomer Jack Ciattarelli. The results were ominous for Democrats far beyond those states. The party's eroding support does not bode well as it clings to narrow House and Senate majorities ahead of midterm elections.
Cristiano Ronaldo
personManchester United drew 2-2 with Atalanta in the Champions League on Tuesday. Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice to secure a point for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side. The 36-year-old has now scored five goals in four games for United in this Champions League campaign. United remain in control of Group F and well set to qualify for the knockout stage.
CDC
organizationThe CDC has given the green light for around 28 million children to receive the BioNtech-Pfizer coronavirus vaccine. President Joe Biden hopes to have the program up and running within days. 172 children in the targeted age group have died from the virus.
Ellie Smith
personCleo Smith, 4, was found alive and well in a locked house in Carnarvon, Western Australia. She had been missing from her parents' tent at Blowholes campsite, 74km away, on October 16. A 36-year-old man - who was not in the home when it was raided - has been arrested in connection with Cleo's abduction. Police were tipped off to the address after neighbours spotted the suspect buying nappies.
Eric Adams
personEric Adams, 61, is a former captain in the New York Police Department and Brooklyn borough president. The victory marks just the second time in history that New Yorkers have elected a Black mayor. The 61-year-old Adams takes over in January from Democrat Bill de Blasio.
Henry Ruggs III
personNFL star Henry Ruggs III was driving 251km/h seconds before allegedly causing a fiery car crash that left a 23-year-old woman dead. The former Las Vegas Raiders receiver was cut by the football team on Wednesday and is facing felony driving under the influence (DUI) charges. The victim who perished in the fatal crash has been identified as Tina O Tintor, 23, a woman and her dog.
Tottenham
organizationTottenham are set to announce Antonio Conte as their new manager. The former Chelsea boss will take over from Mauricio Pochettino. Nuno Espirito Santo was relieved of his duties on Monday morning. Tottenham lost 3-0 to Manchester United in the Premier League.
Unai Emery
personNewcastle have launched a £5million bid to lure Unai Emery away from Villarreal. The Spaniard is the favourite to replace Steve Bruce at St James' Park. There is still work to do on a deal, with Emery's contract due to run until the summer of 2023.