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BBC
organizationKate Garraway took aim at the BBC after Lord Dyson found the broadcaster ‘fell short of the high standards integrity and transparency which are its hallmark’ Prince William believes the BBC failures in relation to Martin Bashir's 1995 Panorama interview led to Princess Diana's "fear, paranoia and isolation"
Ford
organizationThe standard range model starts at $39,974, and will get around 250 miles of range. Ford will form a joint venture with South Korea's SK Innovation. The two companies will make batteries for electric vehicles in the US.
Dyson
personFormer judge's report laid bare the depths to which the once-feted reporter had sunk. Bashir allegedly peddled outlandish smears about the Royal Family. Diana’s now infamous Panorama interview in 1995 sent shockwaves through the monarchy. Prince William said the BBC "failed" his mother after damning report released.
Martin Bashir
personMartin Bashir 'deeply regrets' faking bank statements to land interview. Journalist used 'deceitful behaviour' to secure time with Diana in 1995. Inquiry determined this was a'serious breach' of BBC's producer guidelines. Earl Spencer shared a black and white family photograph of himself and Diana as children.
Chris Cuomo
personCNN anchor Chris Cuomo is being blasted over a report that he helped advise his brother on how to respond to sexual misconduct allegations. Cuomo advised his brother Andrew to take a “defiant position,” according to the Washington Post. Cuomo has been blasted on social media for his moonlighting.
Panorama
organizationMartin Bashir used 'deceitful' methods to secure Panorama interview. He presented fake bank statements to Earl Spencer to win his confidence. Note was written on Kensington Palace stationery and signed by Diana. BBC is also returning all awards that were gained as a result of the interview.
Great British Railways
organizationNew body called Great British Railways will oversee both track and trains. Will end current franchising model and pay operators with controls on quality. Review found fares have shot up 48% in real terms since 1997.
Princess Diana
personJudge-led inquiry found Bashir used 'deceitful behaviour' to secure interview. Report said Bashir had lied when he said he had not shown documents to anyone. He had in fact shown them to Earl Spencer, and he repeated this lie two more times. BBC today made 'full and unconditional apology' for'serious breach' Earl Spencer said BBC's failures contributed to his mother's 'fear, paranoia and isolation'
BBC Panorama
organizationIndependent investigation finds Martin Bashir is guilty of deceit. Report also finds BBC fell short of high standards of integrity and transarency. BBC is also returning all awards the explosive interview accrued. Bashir has apologised for faking documents and said it was "a stupid thing do to do" and "an action I deeply regret"
Prince William
personDuke of Cambridge said Martin Bashir's deceit hastened parents' divorce and 'hurt countless others' in unprecedented broadside against shamed BBC. Bashir mocked up bank statements to convince Earl Spencer to help broker an interview with Diana in an extraordinary breach of BBC editorial guidelines. independent report found that 'rogue journalist' Bashir used 'Deception' in a'serious breach' of the corporation's own guidelines. BBC is also returning all awards the explosive interview accrued.
Senate
organizationGOP senators are reportedly concerned a commission would be "weaponized" by Dems in the midterms. The House voted on Wednesday to create a commission investigating the Capitol riot. 35 Republicans joined Democrats in passing the measure, while 175 Republicans voted against. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said he would oppose the legislation.
Corey Kluber
personCorey Kluber threw his first career no-hitter, leading the Yankees to a 2-0 victory over the Rangers. Kluber (4-2) walked one and struck out nine, facing one batter over the minimum.
Snapchat
organizationSnap introduced its next-generation Spectacles product on Thursday. The augmented reality glasses come with a new design, two cameras and four microphones. Snapchat is also launching a new app just for its creators.
BBC
organizationJournalist Martin Bashir 'deeply regrets' faking bank statements to land interview. Inquiry determined this was a'serious breach' of BBC's producer guidelines. Bashir apologized for mocking up the documents but said he remained "immensely proud" of the interview.
Diana
personDuke of Cambridge said Martin Bashir's deceit hastened his parents' divorce and 'hurt countless others' in unprecedented broadside against shamed BBC. Prince William told of his 'indescribable sadness' that the controversial Panorama interview increased his mother's 'fear, paranoia and isolation' in her final years. Report by Lord Dyson, the former master of the rolls and head of civil justice, was released today.
Earl Spencer
personDuke of Cambridge said Martin Bashir's deceit hastened his parents' divorce and 'hurt countless others' in unprecedented broadside against shamed BBC. Earl Spencer, Patrick Jephson, Diana's Private Secretary, Tiggy Legge-Bourke, William and Harry’s nanny, and other members of Palace staff all suffered ‘colossal damage’
European Union
organizationPfizer is to begin producing a key ingredient for its COVID-19 vaccine at an Irish facility for the first time. An existing Pfizer facility at Grange Castle in Dublin will produce "mRNA drug substance" with output to begin by the end of the year.
Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi
personPrincess Beatrice, 32, is expecting a baby with husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi. The baby will be the Queen's 12th great-grandchild following the arrival of the Sussexes' second child in the summer. Her Majesty, 95, is said to be "delighted" at her granddaughter's news.
Mitch McConnell
personThe House is set to vote later Wednesday on a bill to create the commission. The 10-member panel would be modeled after a bipartisan commission created to investigate the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called McCarthy’s opposition to the commission ‘cowardice’ and said he doesn’t want to find the truth.
Nancy Pelosi
personGOP Sen. Susan Collins of Maine says changes would have to be made to the House Jan. 6 Commission bill before she could support it. Collins blamed House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for creating this impasse because she did not consult in advance with House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. House is set to vote today on a bill to create the commission, and the commission would need 60 votes in the Senate to pass.