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Bill Cosby
personUS comedian Bill Cosby's sexual assault conviction has been overturned by Pennsylvania's Supreme Court. Cosby, 83, has served more than two years of a three to 10-year sentence at a state prison near Philadelphia. He had been found guilty of drugging and molesting ex-basketball player Andrea Constand in 2004.
Andrea Constand
personThe disgraced comedian, once known as 'America's dad', left state prison in suburban Montgomery County after serving less than three years of a three to 10 year sentence. His release came after Pennsylvania's highest court threw out his conviction, ruling that the prosecutor who brought the case was bound by his predecessor's promise not to prosecute him. Cosby was accused of drugging and molesting Andrea Constand, the former Temple University employee whose allegation was the basis of the criminal case in 2004.
Lionel Messi
personLionel Messi becomes Argentina's most capped player. Barcelona star surpasses Javier Mascherano's record of 148 caps. Messi made his Argentina debut in 2005 in a 2-1 win against Hungary.
United Airlines
organizationUnited Airlines confirms its largest-ever order for Boeing and Airbus jets. Order for 200 Boeing 737 MAX and 70 Airbus A321neo jets is worth $30 billion at list prices. Will boost United’s domestic capacity by almost 30%, allowing it to better compete for both premium and low-cost travel.
Harry Kane
personEngland beat Germany 2-0 in Euro 2020 qualifier at Wembley. Goals from Raheem Sterling and Harry Kane secured victory. England will now face either Sweden or Ukraine in the quarter-finals.
Chris Whitty
personBoris Johnson condemns 'despicable harassment' of Chris Whitty. Home Secretary Priti Patel confirms police are involved in investigation. MP Jess Phillips says Prof Whitty felt 'awful and uncomfortable' UK condemns "disgusting" harassment of government's top medical adviser.
Moderna
organizationIndia has given emergency use authorisation to the Covid-19 vaccine. It will be the fourth coronavirus shot available in the country. India aims to inoculate its entire adult population by the end of this year. Moderna jumped to a record high after the company's vaccine showed promise against the Delta variant.
Adrian Mannarino
personMannarino retires vs. Federer after nasty slip (1:27)Adrian Mannarino withdraws in the fifth set, allowing Federer to advance. Serena Williams was forced to retire in the first set after she hurt her left leg.
Morgan Stanley
organizationFutures: Dow up 0.25%, S&P flat, Nasdaq dips 0.20%. Morgan Stanley leads banks higher on capital payout hike. CSX Corp gains on Citigroup’s upgrade.
the Three Lions
organizationEngland beat Germany 2-0 at Wembley on Tuesday evening. Goals from Raheem Sterling and Harry Kane in the final 15 minutes gave the Three Lions a night to enjoy. Thousands of elated football fans celebrated across England. Pubs across the country were heaving with elated England fans.
The Three Lions
organizationEngland beat Germany 2-0 at Wembley to reach Euro 2020 quarter-finals. Goals from Raheem Sterling and Harry Kane secured the win. The Three Lions will face Italy in the last eight in Rome on Saturday. Gareth Southgate's side have won four of the previous seven matches.
Boeing
organizationBoeing has won 305 orders for the 737 MAX, including 100 from Southwest. United will buy 200 Boeing Max jets and 70 planes from Europe's Airbus. The 270 narrow-body jet order is potentially worth a reported $30 billion.
Serena Williams
personSerena Williams was leading 3-1 in the first set of her first round match against Aliaksandra Sasnovich of Belarus when she slipped. The American legend’s left ankle gave way as she tried to hit a return in just the fifth game. Williams returned and played one full game before retiring. It's the first time she's ever left the tournament in that fashion.
Jacob Zuma
personSouth Africa's highest court finds former President Jacob Zuma guilty of contempt of court. Zuma ordered to hand himself over within five days to a police station in his hometown of Nkandla. First time in South Africa's history that a former president has been sentenced to prison.
Roger Federer
personRoger Federer beat Adrian Mannarino 6-4, 6-7 (3), 3-6,6-2 at Wimbledon. Frenchman retires with a knee injury after slipping on court. Federer will meet either Richard Gasquet or Yuichi Sugita in the third round.
Raheem Sterling
personEngland defeated Germany 2-0 in the Euro 2020 round of 16 at Wembley. Goals from Raheem Sterling and Harry Kane secured victory. Victory was England's first against Germany in a knockout round at a major tournament since 1966 World Cup final. England will now play either Sweden or Ukraine in the last-eight.
Marco Gobbetti
personMarco Gobbetti will leave at the end of the year to join Salvatore Ferragamo. Italian shoe and leather group is also badly in need of a turnaround. Burberry shares are trading at just 12 times its forward EBITDA.
Novak Djokovic
personWorld No.1 Novak Djokovic beats wildcard Jack Draper 4-6, 6-1, 6.2, 6 -2. Centre Court returned after a two-year absence due to coronavirus pandemic. Andy Murray beat Nikoloz Basilashvili in four sets. Aryna Sabalenka beats Monica Niculescu under retractable roof.
Gavin Grimm
personGavin Grimm first sued his Virginia high school in 2015 after it changed its bathroom policy. Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas voted to hear the board’s appeal.
Cardi B
personCardi B won video of the year and best female hip-hop artist. Queen Latifah was honored for her illustrious career. Cardi B and Offset are expecting their second child together.