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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.
AstraZeneca
organizationHealth authorities in Italy, Denmark and Norway temporarily suspended the use of the drugmaker’s COVID-19 vaccines. A sixth woman has accused New York Governor Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment. Denmark, Norway and Iceland have temporarily stopped using the vaccine, while investigations are underway into whether its linked to blood clots.
Mitchell Schwartz
personThe Chiefs released offensive tackles Eric Fisher and Mitchell Schwartz. The move will save the Chiefs more than $18 million against the 2021 salary cap. Both players missed the Chiefs' 31-9 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Super Bowl LV.
Prince William
personWilliam admitted he had not even spoken to Harry about the TV show – four days after it aired. Duke of Sussex said he would never have been able to leave the Royal Family if it had not been for Meghan because he felt 'trapped'
Charles Michel
person5,926 coronavirus cases and 190 deaths as second wave continues to shrink. Infections are down 7 per cent week-on-week, even though hundreds of thousands of extra Covid tests were carried out over the past two days. Britain has vaccinated 34.37 people per 100, while EU nations have managed just 9.11.
Piers Morgan
personPiers, 55, has left Good Morning Britain after five years following a controversial 48 hours. He questioned Meghan Markle's revelation that she felt suicidal and stormed off set during a row with Alex Beresford. Ofcom received 41,000 complaints about Piers's comments on Monday's show. ITV shares slid 5% Wednesday following the resignation of high-profile presenter.
Roger Federer
personRoger Federer beat Dan Evans 7-6 (8), 3-6, 7-5 at the Qatar Open. It was the Swiss's first competitive action since the 2020 Australian Open. Federer underwent two knee surgeries last year which led to him missing 14 months of action. He will face Georgia’s Nikoloz Basilashvili in the quarter-finals.
Kremlin internet watchdog Roskomnadzor said it had slowed down Twitter’s ability to function in Russia because of its failure to delete illegal content. Critics are convinced the measures were taken after mass demonstrations in support of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny were organised on social media.
Congress
organizationThe House is expected to give final passage to the $1.9 trillion Covid-19 relief bill this morning. Passage of the bill will mark the first major legislative achievement of the new administration and a Congress that is now under full Democratic control. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development projects the U.S. economy will grow by 6.5%.
ITV
organizationITV shares fell 5% on Wednesday, which analysts attributed partly to his departure. Morgan said he 'didn't believe a word' Meghan said live on air Monday morning sparking more than 41,000 viewer complaints to watchdog Ofcom. ITV's stock fell 3.8 per cent, or 4.8p, to 121.55p yesterday.
Champions League
organizationLiverpool beat Leipzig 2-0 (4-0 agg.) at the Puskas Arena in Budapest. Goals from Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane seal 4-0 aggregate victory. Borussia Dortmund, Porto and Paris St Germain also secured places in the quarter-finals, with games scheduled for April.
Ofcom
organizationOfcom were inundated with over 40,000 complaints about his comments. ITV announced yesterday that he had left the flagship news program. Susanna Reid admitted it will be a ''very different' programme without him. Gary Lineker suggested it was an 'assumption' that Piers Morgan quit.
Mohamed Salah
personLiverpool beat Leipzig 2-0 at the Puskas Arena in Budapest. Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane made the tie safe with a 4-0 aggregate victory. Salah scored the 100th Champions League goal in Jurgen Klopp's 44th match in charge.
Juventus
organizationPorto beat Juventus 2-1 on aggregate to reach Champions League quarterfinals. Federico Chiesa and Adrien Rabiot scored in the second leg in Turin. Mehdi Taremi was sent off for Juventus for kicking the ball away. Sergio Oliveira struck a low hard free-kick through Ronaldo's legs in extra-time.
Dak Prescott
personDak Prescott agreed to a long-deserved extension with the Dallas Cowboys on Monday evening. The four-year pact will pay him $160 million with a maximum value of $164 million. The sides couldn't agree on length of contract a year ago, with Prescott wanting four years and the Cowboys five.
Thomas Markle
personThomas Markle said he did lie to his daughter about working with the press. He said he has not spoken to her since before her wedding to Prince Harry. Described his son-in-law as'snotty' and said he's never dressed like Hitler. Denied that he had 'betrayed' his daughter in her bombshell Oprah interview. Said he's apologised '100 times' for doing a deal with a paparazzi photographer.
Alex Beresford
personPiers Morgan walked off Good Morning Britain after row with co-host. Alex Beresford called his behaviour 'pathetic' and 'diabolical' Pair were discussing the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s tell-all interview. Susanna Reid sent the breakfast programme to a break as atmosphere turned sour.
Harry
personBuckingham Palace says family is "saddened" to learn of struggles. Statement is the first comment by the palace following the two-hour television interview. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex alleged that Meghan had experienced racism and callous treatment.
Meghan
personThomas Markle appeared live on British TV to make things worse. He dismissed his daughter's allegation that a royal family member expressed concern about how dark her unborn baby's skin would be. Thomas also said he was upset to hear Meghan talk about her suicidal thoughts. BLM co-founder Opal Tometi calls for a BOYCOTT of the Royal Family. Piers Morgan quits "Good Morning Britain" after comments about Meghan.
GMB
organizationITV confirm Piers Morgan will not return to Good Morning Britain. Follows backlash over his comments about Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. GMB received 40,000 complaints from viewers over Monday's episode. Piers stormed off set on Tuesday after being called out by co-star Alex Beresford.