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Time
organizationTime magazine has named Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy their 2022 Person of the Year. The publication said he won global accolades for his courage in resisting Russia's devastating invasion. Time’s other finalists included Elon Musk, Chinese President Xi Jinping, the Supreme Court, outgoing Representative Liz Cheney.
Prince Harry
personHarry and Meghan received the Ripple of Hope Award for their work combatting'structural racism' within the royal family. The award is an honor given by the American Robert F Kennedy Human Rights organization. Tickets sold as high as $1million for a chance to share a table with the couple. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was also honored at the ceremony.
The Pittsburgh Pirates
organizationPittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday won the MLB's first-ever draft lottery and the right to the No. 1 pick in the draft next year. It will be the sixth time the Pirates pick first and second in three years. Former OU signal-caller Baker Mayfield, just one day after being released by the Carolina Panthers, was claimed on waivers by the Los Angeles Rams.
the Chicago Cubs
organizationCody Bellinger and the Chicago Cubs have agreed to a $17.5 million, one-year contract. Bellinger, the 2019 NL MVP, was cut by the Los Angeles Dodgers on Nov. 18. Trea Turner reportedly agreed to an 11-year, $300 million deal with the Philadelphia Phillies.
Aam Aadmi Party
organizationCounting of votes began for 250 wards of Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) amid heavy security on December 7. Counting is being held under tight vigil at 42 centres across the national capital. The exit polls on December 5 had predicted clean sweep for AAP, a distant second for BJP. Arvind Kejriwal said the AAP wanted to work with other parties to clean up Delhi.
Municipal Corporation of Delhi
organizationThe Aam Aadmi Party won 134 of the total 250 wards in the first unified Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) elections. The BJP bagged 104 seats, while the Congress won nine and three wards went to Independents. Out of the 250 wards, 42 were reserved for Scheduled Caste candidates.
Volodymyr Zelensky
personUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been hailed as a hero and symbol of hope. Zelenski's response to the Russian invasion has transformed the 44-year-old former comedian. This year's 10 finalists included Tesla CEO Elon Musk, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Florida governor Ron DeSantis.
the Municipal Corporation of Delhi
organizationArvind Kejriwal-led AAP has won the prestige battle for the Municipal Corporation of Delhi. It has won 133 seats, seven more than required for majority in the House of 250. BJP, which ran the campaign with PM Narendra Modi's face, has won 101. Congress has won nine seats and is leading on just one more.
Willson Contreras
personThe New York Yankees agreed to a one-year, $6 million deal with Isiah Kiner-Falefa. The Philadelphia Phillies and pitcher Taijuan Walker are expected to sign a deal that will pay him $71 million for the next four years. Pittsburgh Panthers defensive end Habakkuk Baldonado appears to be intent on pursuing a professional football career.
Border Force
organizationStaff at major UK airports will walk out of work from December 23 until Boxing Day. Further strike action will take place between December 28 and New Year's Eve. Alongside Border Force staff, train workers will grind British transport to a halt.
The Aam Aadmi Party
organizationThe Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) won 134 of the total 250 wards in the first unified Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) elections. The focus shifts to the high-stakes Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh elections, with the counting of votes on Thursday. A voter turnout of 50.48 per cent was registered in the elections.
Raphael Warnock
personHerschel Walker, a former University of Georgia football star with no political experience, failed to unseat Democratic incumbent Senator Raphael Warnock. Warnock's win gave Democrats a 51-49 majority in the 100-member chamber. Republicans still flipped the House, but the majority will be significantly smaller than expected.
Duchess of Sussex
personThe Duke and Duchess of Sussex accepted the Ripple of Hope Award. The award honours leaders across government, business, advocacy, and entertainment. Previous winners include Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. Crowds gathered outside the New York Hilton Midtown hotel to catch a glimpse of the royal couple.
the Trump Organization
organizationDonald Trump's company has been convicted of tax fraud in a case brought by the Manhattan District Attorney. The conviction is a significant repudiation of financial practices at the former US president's business. The Trump Organization could be fined up to US$1.6 million — a relatively small amount for a company of its size.
LTA
organizationBritish tennis chiefs say they are "disappointed" at the fine. LTA is threatened with EXPULSION from the ATP Tour if Russian and Belarusian players are banned from Wimbledon again. ATP banned male players from Russia and Belarus from multiple matches over Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Eden Hazard
personReal Madrid star Eden Hazard retires from international football after Belgium's FIFA World Cup 2022 exit. Hazard played in all three Group F games but did not score. Manager Roberto Martinez announced he would be leaving his post immediately after their group stage exit.
ATP
organizationWimbledon became the first Grand Slam tournament to ban competitors from the two countries. Top-10 stars Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev were blocked from competing in events at Queen’s Club, Eastbourne, Surbiton, Nottingham and Ilkley. England beat Pakistan by 74 runs in the first Test at Rawalpindi.
Rohit Sharma
personIndia captain Rohit Sharma ruled out of third ODI against Bangladesh. Sharma suffered a blow to his left thumb while fielding in second ODI. Bangladesh beat India by five runs in Mirpur to seal 2-0 series victory.
BJP
organizationAam Aadmi Party (AAP) won 134 of the total 250 wards in the national capital's civic body polls. BJP won 104 wards and Congress was reduced to nine, which means its base in Delhi continues to erode. Counting of votes will begin at 8am, with the first trends expected at around 9am.
Christian Walker
personChristian Walker, the son of failed Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker, has hit out at his father and former president Donald Trump. The right-wing TikTok star weighed in on his dad’s humiliating defeat on Twitter, just minutes after news outlets began projecting a victory for Senator Raphael Warnock. Warnock faced off against Walker in a runoff election for Georgia's second senate seat.