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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.
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"
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.
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'
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.
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.
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.
Justin Trudeau
personJustin Trudeau, 49, has just won a third term in office in a snap general election. His Liberal Party took 157 seats in parliament – the same number it won at the 2019 election. This was 13 seats short of the 170 needed to obtain a majority in the House of Commons. At least 170 seats are needed for a majority government.
Aaron Jones
personGreen Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones was the MVP during the team's 35-17 win over the Detroit Lions. Jones dedicated the season to his father, Alvin, who died of COVID-19 complications in April.
Alexander Litvinenko
personEuropean Court of Human Rights rules Russia responsible for 2006 killing of ex-KGB officer. Alexander Litvinenko died after drinking green tea laced with Polonium 210. The 43-year-old was an outspoken critic of the Russian president, Vladimir Putin.
Justin Trudeau
personThe Liberal Party was leading or elected in 156 seats. That's one less than they won 2019, and 14 short of the 170 needed for a majority. The Conservatives won more of the popular vote than the Liberals for the second consecutive election.
the Green Bay Packers
organizationGreen Bay Packers avoided an 0-2 start to the season with a 35-17 victory. Aaron Rodgers threw four touchdown passes and rushed for a fourth. Rodgers surpassed John Elway for 10th all-time in passing yards.
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.
Anne Sacoolas
personHarry Dunn, 19, died after colliding with a Volvo outside RAF Croughton. Suspect Anne Sacoolas, 44, is charged with causing 19-year-old's death. She was allowed to leave the UK after diplomatic immunity was asserted. An extradition request was then submitted by the Home Office. But that was rejected by the US State Department in January 2020. Mr Dunn’s parents have reached a “resolution’ in a civil claim for damages.
Evergrande
organizationChina’s second-largest real-estate developer by revenue is in danger of going under. If the company goes bust, it could dramatically impact China's economy. Bitcoin, the benchmark blockchain denomination, plummeted overnight from $64,700 to four-month low levels below $56,000.
Evergrande
organizationDow Jones Industrial Average plunged 720 points, or 2.1%, to 33,864 by 12:25 a.m. EDT. German and Italian markets both closed down more than 2pc while Paris slipped over 1.7pc. Bitcoin tumbled more than 8 per cent to $42,453 (€36.193), its lowest level since Aug 7.
Michaela Coel
personMichaela Coel won the award for outstanding writing for a limited series, movie, or dramatic special. The 33-year-old actress also earned a nod for outstanding actress.
Lamar Jackson
personThe Baltimore Ravens beat Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs 36-35. Lamar Jackson rushed for 107 yards and two touchdowns on 16 carries. Penn State has jumped four spots to No. 6 in The Associated Press college football poll. The New York Jets are 0-2 after falling to the New England Patriots 25-6.
Paul Rusesabagina
personPaul Rusesabagina was found guilty of backing a rebel group from exile which killed civilians in attacks in 2018. His family have alleged that he was taken to Rwanda by force. They also say that he did not have a fair trial. He was portrayed by Don Cheadle as the hero of the 2004 film "Hotel Rwanda"