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CDC
organizationCDC backed a booster shot of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for Americans aged 65 and older, adults with underlying medical conditions and those in high-risk working and institutional settings. The move came on Friday one day after an advisory panel to the agency did not recommend it.
Esso
organizationBP and Esso temporarily shut forecourts, blaming on lorry driver shortage. Petrol Retailers Association warns drivers to keep tanks at least a quarter full. Tesco petrol stations closing or running out of fuel in Dorset, Isle of Wight and Devon.
Meng Wanzhou
personMeng Wanzhou, Huawei’s chief financial officer, could pave the way for her to return to China. The US is expected to dismiss the case against her. Meng is the daughter of Huawei Technologies founder Ren Zhengfei.
Carles Puigdemont
personThe former head of Chinese liquor firm Kweichow Moutai has been jailed for life. Spain has accused Puigemont, the former Catalan regional head, with sedition. Spain claims he helped organise a 2017 independence referendum deemed illegal by courts.
Christian McCaffrey
personMcCaffrey had a 2-yard run early in the second quarter and went to the medical tent. Rookie Chuba Hubbard is expected to take over for McCaffrey as the starter.
Jon Rahm
personEurope post first point but U.S. move 3-1 ahead after Ryder Cup foursomes. Jon Rahm and Sergio Garcia beat Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth 3&1. Rory McIlroy and Ian Poulter lost the first five holes to rookies Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay. Dustin Johnson and Collin Morikawa overcame an early deficit to take control of Paul Casey and Viktor Hovland.
Jurgen Klopp
personNaby Keita picked up an ankle injury against Norwich in the Carabao Cup. Guinea international joins fellow playmakers Thiago Alcantara and Harvey Elliott in the treatment room. Liverpool have been awarded two penalties this season.
Derek Chauvin
personFormer Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has signaled his intent to appeal his murder conviction. Chauvin reported to the court that he has no money for legal fees or an attorney. He's waiting for the Minnesota Supreme Court to review a prior decision that denied him a public defender.
BP
organizationGovernment told it will have to reduce deliveries of petrol and diesel. At least 50 of the UK's 1,200 service stations are understood to be missing. Head of UK retail Hanna Hofer said it has ‘two thirds of normal forecourt stock’
Pfizer
organizationFDA granted emergency-use authorization to Pfizer for a third dose of its COVID-19 vaccine for seniors, people with underlying health conditions and adults frequently exposed to the virus. CDC advisers voted to allow Pfizer's COVID booster shot for people 65 and older and others who are at high risk.
Sabina Nessa
personSabina Nessa, 28, was found dead in Cator Park, Kidbrooke, on Saturday. Police believe she was walking to meet a friend at The Depot bar. Her body was found hidden under a pile of leaves by a dog walker. A 38-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of the murder.
Linda Evangelista
personLinda Evangelista, 56, said she underwent "CoolSculpting" five years ago and that it had the rare side effect of causing her fat cells to increase rather than decrease. She filed a product liability lawsuit against Zeltiq Aesthetics Inc. Evangelista said she was not warned of the side effect, Paradoxical Adipose Hyperplasia or PAH.
FDA
organizationFDA OKs a Pfizer booster for people 65+ or at high risk for severe COVID-19. President Joe Biden announced in August the government's intention to roll out booster shots for people aged 16 and older this week.
The New York Times
organizationDonald Trump sues The New York Times and his estranged niece for $100 million. The lawsuit alleges they engaged in "an insidious plot" to obtain his tax returns. Mary Trump said the suit was an act of "desperation" and called her uncle a "fucking loser"
Senate
organizationNo Republicans join Democrats in supporting the bill. The broad GOP opposition foreshadows trouble in the Senate. Joe Biden will be meeting with members of Congress to discuss the bipartisan infrastructure bill and the $3.5tn reconciliation package.
Microsoft
organizationMicrosoft unveiled a cornucopia of Surface devices on Wednesday to beef up its 2-in-1 tablet/laptop selection. From a more affordable Surface Pro X to the beastly Surface Laptop Studio, there's a ton to dig into. The new Surface Slim Pen 2 is a $129.99 add-on that works with every Surface.
Mary Trump
personMary Trump called her uncle a 'fucking loser' over a lawsuit he filed against her and The New York Times. The former president claimed she and The Times hatched an 'insidious plot' to get his tax returns. Mary Trump said her uncle was acting in 'desperation'
Willie Garson
personWillie Garson, who played Stanford Blatch, on TV's "Sex and the City" and its movie sequels, has died, his son announced Tuesday. The cause of death has not been released. Garson portrayed Carrie Bradshaw’s closest male friend, the talent agent Stanford. Blatch.
Alejandro Mayorkas
personWhite House Press Secretary Jen Psaki also said Tuesday that President Biden has seen the images and found them to be ‘horrific and horrible’ Many of the nearly 15,000 who have crossed the Rio Grande are Haitians who were living in Chile and other South American nations.
Johnson & Johnson
organizationThe extra shot increased antibody levels four to six times higher than after the first. The company is in talks with regulators including the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the European Medicines Agency and others.