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Mike Pence
personPence was indicted Tuesday on four criminal charges related to his efforts to cling to power and overturn the results of the 2020 election. Indictment details how Pence became embroiled in Trump's alleged plot to stay in office, which culminated in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S Capitol.
Justin Trudeau
personThe couple, who wed in 2005, have three children: Xavier, 15, Ella-Grace, 14, and Hadrien, 9. The pair met as children but reconnected as adults and were married in a ceremony in 2005. The separation is the first for a Canadian prime minister since Trudeau’s late father Pierre Trudeau.
Nicholas Rossi
personKathryn Heckendorn was married to Rossi in October, 2015 after meeting him at church. A month later he was arrested after hitting her and she was granted a divorce. The judge accused Rossi of "gross neglect of duty and cruelty" Rossi had claimed to have been the victim of mistaken identity.
Donald Trump
personDonald Trump faces 78 criminal counts and grave legal jeopardy. He proclaims innocence and plans to run for presidency in 2024. If convicted, he could theoretically face hundreds of years in prison. The former president maintains that he is the victim of a political witch hunt.
Lizzo
personFirst three backup dancers and now two more women accuse Lizzo of sexual harassment. Documents allege the 35-year-old Grammy winner pressured one of them to touch a nude performer at a club in Amsterdam. It is also alleged that the Grammy winner set up a humiliating 12-hour audition process.
Thembi Kgatlana
personSouth Africa beat Italy 3-2 in Wellington to go through to the last 16 of the tournament. Captain Thembi Kgatlana scored the goal that secured South Africa's first FIFA Women's World Cup win. The 54th-ranked team in the world stunned Italy, ranked 16th by FIFA.
Fitch Ratings
organizationThe United States lost its AAA credit rating yesterday (Tuesday, August 1) - for only the second time in its history. Fitch cited a decline in ‘governance’ as a key reason for its downgrade. Decision roiled markets on Wednesday, with the Dow falling almost 1% and the Nasdaq shedding about 2%.
Fitch
organizationFitch said decision reflects an 'erosion of governance' in the US. It justified the downgrade by arguing the country's finances will likely decline in the face of a growing debt burden and political turmoil.
Aung San Suu Kyi
personFormer President Win Myint also had his sentence reduced as part of the clemency granted to more than 7,000 prisoners. Suu Kyi still must serve a total of 27 years out of the 33 she was originally imprisoned for.
X Corp., the parent company of the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, filed a lawsuit in San Francisco federal court Monday. The Center for Countering Digital Hate regularly publishes reports on hate speech, extremism and harmful behavior on social media platforms. The lawsuit accuses the group of engaging in a wide-ranging campaign to silence users.
Lizzo
personFormer dancers Arianna Davis, Crystal Williams and Noelle Rodriguez, also accused the Grammy winner of weight-shaming. Lizzo's dance captain, Shirlene Quigley, is also facing a number of accusations.
The Center for Countering Digital Hate
organizationX Corp. has accused the Center for Countering Digital Hate of "unlawful acts" X Corp. is asking for unspecified monetary damages and an injunction. The Center's CEO, Imran Ahmed, went on CNN to defend his organization's work.
Chetan Singh
personChetan Singh, 33, was known for his short temper and involvement in scuffles. The incident reportedly took place between Dahisar and Mira Road inside Mumbai Central SF Express.
Sammy Root
personSammy Root and Jess Harding won 2023 series with 34.57% of public vote. Molly Marsh and Zach Noble finished in fourth place. Reunion episode will be airing on Sunday, August 6. Next chance to appear in the villa is in summer 2024.
Sheila Oliver
personThe 71-year-old made history as the first Black woman to be Speaker of the New Jersey General Assembly. Oliver was filling in as acting governor while Governor Phil Murphy was out of the country. State Senate President Nick Scutari is now the acting governor.
Jess Harding
personJess Harding and Sammy Root beat favourites Whitney and Lochan and Ella and Tyrique. Molly Marsh and Zach Noble finished in fourth place. Reunion episode will be airing on Sunday, August 6.
Tiger Woods
personWoods secured a board spot after former AT&T executive Randall Stephenson resigned from his position last month. More than 40 Tour members signed a letter demanding his inclusion. Comes just a day after tour players sent demands to commissioner Jay Monahan.
Lauren James
personEngland secure top spot in Group D with 6-1 victory over China. Chelsea star has been standout player for Sarina Wiegman's side. England next travel back to Brisbane to face Nigeria in the last 16.
Fezco
personAngus Cloud played drug dealer Fezco in 17 episodes of Euphoria. He starred alongside Zendaya, Jacob Elordi, Maude Apatow and Hunter Schafer. HBO said it was "incredibly saddened" by Cloud's death.
HBO
organizationAngus Cloud played the role of Fezco on the smash HBO show. His mother made a 911 call reporting a 'possible overdose' before he was pronounced dead at the scene.