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AstraZeneca
organizationAstraZeneca has enlarged an existing agreement with the US government to supply up to 500,000 additional doses of AZD7442. The deal, worth $205 million, expands an agreement in October to supply an initial 100,000 doses.
LeBron James
personLakers beat Golden State Warriors 128-97 in San Francisco. LeBron James recorded his 98th triple-double of his career. Markieff Morris hobbled down the court after taking a shot to his right knee.
AstraZeneca
organizationGermany, France and Italy suspend use of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 shots. Move comes after several countries reported possible serious side-effects. It's not clear yet whether the blood clots are related to the vaccine or not.
Deb Haaland
personRep. Deb Haaland is the first Native American in U.S. history to serve in a president's Cabinet. She is a member of the Laguna Pueblo and a 35th-generation resident of New Mexico.
Anthony Joshua
personAnthony Joshua and Tyson Fury have signed a two-fight deal for the biggest bout in British boxing history. The first fight is expected to take place in June or July with Saudi Arabia in pole position to play host. The winner will be crowned the first undisputed heavyweight world champion since Lennox Lewis in 1999.
Taylor Swift
personThe 31-year-old singer won album of the year for “folklore,” the first of her two surprise 2020 albums. This marks Swift’s third win in that category, after “Fearless” in 2010 and “1989″ in 2016. Beyoncé — with her 28th win — became the most decorated woman in Grammy history. At 9, Blue Ivy Carter is the second youngest to win a Grammy.
Sarah Everard
personDame Cressida Dick defends police response to last night's vigil. She said: 'What has happened makes me more determined, not less, to lead my organisation' Commissioner said she was'very comfortable' with a review into the events at the vigil. PM will today chair a meeting of the Government's Crime and Justice Taskforce with Ms Dick among the attendees.
Beyoncé
personBeyoncé is now the most-awarded woman in Grammys history. Taylor Swift becomes first female artist to win album of the year three times. H.E.R.'s "I Can't Breathe" wins song of year.
Billie Eilish
personBTS lose the Grammy for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance to Lady Gaga. Taylor Swift wins album of the year for the third time. H.E.R., Fiona Apple and Kaytranda won two Grammys each.
Megan Thee Stallion
personH.E.R.’s “I Can’t Breathe,” a seething yet vulnerable protest ballad, won song of the year in a major upset. Beyoncé became the first female artist and the first singer of any gender to have won 28 Grammys.
Netflix
organizationNetflix scored 35 nominations, beating its previous record of 24 set in 2020. Amazon Studios also received its highest-ever Oscar nomination tally, with 12 nods. Apple earned its first nominations, picking up a best animated feature nod for "Wolfwalkers"
AstraZeneca
organizationGermany, France and Italy suspend use of AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine. Ireland has temporarily paused administration of doses as a "precautionary step" Home Secretary Priti Patel has asked for a full independent review into the way the police handled a vigil in honour of Sarah Everard.
Vatican
organizationVatican says priests cannot bless same-sex unions. Decision greatly disappointed gay Catholics who had hoped their Church was becoming more welcoming. Pope Francis has supported the right of gay couples to have civil legal protections.
Marvelous Marvin Hagler
personMarvin Hagler was world middleweight champion between 1980 and 1987. His reign was ended by Sugar Ray Leonard in one of the most controversial judging decisions of all time. Hagler fought 67 times over 14 years as a pro out of Brockton, Massachusetts, finishing 62-3-2 with 52 knockouts.
Tottenham
organizationTottenham lost 2-1 to Arsenal in the north London derby on Sunday. Erik Lamela put the visitors ahead before Martin Odegaard equalised. Alexandre Lacazette scored the winner from 12 yards after being brought down. Mikel Arteta admits Arsenal were fortunate to escape.
Chelsea
organizationChelsea were held to a goalless draw by Leeds United at Elland Road. Tammy Abraham will miss the trip to Leeds after a setback in his recovery from an ankle injury. Manchester City is 14 points clear in first place before traveling to Fulham.
Alex Rodriguez
personSources close to the couple said the pair had called off their engagement. A-Rod and JLo have been together since 2017, and announced their engagement two years ago. The couple nicknamed each other J-Rod.
Tom Brady
personThe Buccaneers announced the transaction on Friday, however did not divulge the terms. Brady, who will turn 44 in August, is contractually linked with the Buccaneers through 2022. The move saves the Buccaneers $19 million against the cap this year.
Cam Newton
personCam Newton is set to remain with the New England Patriots on a reported one-year pact. The deal between the Patriots and Newton is worth close to $14 million. Newton joined the Patriots ahead of the 2020 season after he was released by the Carolina Panthers.
Richard Freeman
personMedical Practitioners Tribunal Service delivers damning verdict on doctor. Freeman, 61, had previously admitted to 18 of the 22 charges against him. Freeman worked for Team Sky and British Cycling during a golden period of success between 2009 and 2017.