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European Commission says it has opened a formal investigation into Google. Probe will assess whether the U.S. company is distorting competition by favoring its own business. Google generated $147 billion in revenue from online ads last year.
Mason Mount
personMason Mount and Ben Chilwell have been ordered to self-isolate. The pair were seen hugging and speaking to Chelsea team-mate Billy Gilmour after Friday's draw with Scotland. The Chelsea duo have missed England’s final Group D fixture against Czech Republic. Scotland have been given the all-clear for their game with Croatia.
NFL
organizationLas Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib has become the first active NFL player to come out as gay. He also donated $100,000 (£71,000) to the Trevor Project, a suicide prevention service for LGBTQ young people in the US. The NFL said it was proud of Nassib for "courageously sharing his truth"
Raheem Sterling
personEngland beat Czech Republic 1-0 to advance to Euro 2020's last 16. Raheem Sterling scored the only goal of the game in the 12th minute. England will face France, Germany, Portugal or Hungary in round of 16.
Senate
organizationRepublicans united against the measure, ensuring the issue remains a political flashpoint into the 2022 midterm elections and beyond. The measure failed in a 50-50 vote along party lines. Without 10 Republican votes or a plan to change Senate rules, neither election bill has a path to becoming law.
Ben Chilwell
personMason Mount and Ben Chilwell have tested negative for Covid-19. The pair were deemed to have been close contacts of Scotland's Billy Gilmour, who was sent into a 10-day quarantine after returning a positive test. Luke Shaw is expected to start instead of Chil well at left-back. Jude Bellingham is likely to replace Mount in midfield.
the Trevor Project
organizationLas Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib has become the first active NFL player to come out as gay. He made the announcement on a video posted on Instagram. Nassib also donated $100,000 (£71,000) to the Trevor Project, a suicide prevention service for LGBTQ young people.
Ebrahim Raisi
personEbrahim Raisi, Iran's new president, is already sanctioned by the U.S. in part over his involvement in the mass execution of thousands of political prisoners in 1988. Some Israeli officials have called Raisi the most dangerous person to occupy the office. Raisi says he won't meet with President Biden nor negotiate over Tehran's ballistic missile program.
Walmart
organizationWalmart kicked off its Deals for Days event on Sunday, June 20. "Black Friday-like savings" are up for grabs online and in stores now through Wednesday, June 23.
Jon Rahm
personSpaniard birdied final two holes to complete a closing 67 and finish six under par. South Africa’s Louis Oosthuizen finished one shot behind Rahm. The 26-year-old Spaniard is the No. 3 ranked golfer in the world.
Laurel Hubbard
personNew Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard is the first openly transgender athlete to compete at the Olympics. The 43-year-old was born male but transitioned to female in her 30s. Hubbard lifted 628 pounds in two lifts to earn a spot in the Tokyo Games. She'll compete in the women's 87-kilogram event.
Amazon Prime Day
organizationPrime Day runs every year and sees the shopping giant reduce prices on millions of items. The mega-sale started this morning and will run for two days. Shoppers can shop huge discounts on tech, gaming and home appliances. There's also hundreds of savings across fashion, beauty and toys.
Amblin Partners
organizationAmblin, a global film and TV studio, will provide multiple movies per year to Netflix. Spielberg will continue to direct movies for Comcast Corp's Universal Pictures. The deal announced Monday doesn't specifically include any movies to be directed by Spielberg.
Mason Mount
personMason Mount and Ben Chilwell are in self-isolation ahead of England's final Euro 2020 group game against the Czech Republic on Tuesday. The Chelsea duo shared an embrace with Scotland's Billy Gilmour after their goalless draw with the Scots on Friday. England boss Gareth Southgate admits he does not yet know if the duo will be able to play on Tuesday night.
Billy Gilmour
personEngland pair are now having to isolate on the eve of the game. Southgate expressed sympathy for Scotland counterpart Clarke following Gilmour’s positive test. England's Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell have also been instructed to isolate.
Sony
organizationHisense 60-inch Class A6G Smart Android TV: $380 You save $40 Best Buy. Segway Ninebot ES2-N Foldable Electric Scooter: $550 YouSave $100 Segway. Bose noise-canceling headphones are on sale for the lowest Amazon price we've seen.
Samsung
organizationSave 20% on one of Samsung's 2021 Neo QLED TV and get a $400 credit. The Razer Blade 15 gaming laptop is only $950 for Prime Day 2021. The MacBook Air M1 laptop is down to $900 thanks to an automatically applied coupon.
Amazon
organizationAmazon Prime Day is now on -- and so are the Prime Day deals. Prices site-wide -- on everything from orthopedic dog beds to Samsung smartwatches -- are dropping. Only Prime members can access these deals, so sign up fast if you haven't yet.
NCAA
organizationThe U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously on Monday that the NCAA had violated antitrust law. Critics say the ruling could open the door to a pay-for-play system. Decision could have broad ramifications for the future of college sports.
Amazon Prime
organizationAmazon Prime Day begins today, with discounts across technology, home appliances, beauty and more. There are deals on Amazon devices – such as Kindle and Fire TV Sticks – as well as from big brands including Nintendo, Oral-B and Shark. Kid Cudi, H.E.R. and Billie Eilish will perform on Thursday, June 17.