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Bills
organizationJuJu Smith-Schuster returns to practice, but Kadarius Toney still sidelined. Najee Harris didn't practice Thursday. Mac Jones appears to be shouting, "Throw the [bleeping] ball!"
Brittany Higgins
personBruce Lehrmann’s retrial over the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins has been aborted. Director of Public Prosecutions Shane Drumgold said it was no longer in the public interest to continue because of the risk to Higgins’ life. The first trial was cut short on October 27 after 12 days of hearing evidence and submissions in the ACT Supreme Court. The story first broke after Higgins went public with her allegations in early 2021.
PepsiCo
organizationPepsiCo is taking part in a zero-emissions freight project at a Frito-Lay facility in California. The project is being funded by a $15.4 million clean-freight technology grant. Pepsi is encouraging customers to try the combination and use the hashtag #PilkandCookies.
Luis Suarez
personUruguay and Luis Suarez were eliminated from the World Cup despite a 2-0 win over Ghana. The result also put Ghana out of the competition. Suarez played a key role in both first-half goals scored by Giorgian De Arrascaeta. Uruguay and Ghana will meet for the first time since the 2010 World Cup quarterfinals.
Jeremy Lin
personFormer NBA star Jeremy Lin fined 10,000 yuan ($1,400) for criticizing quarantine facilities. Lin, who plays for a Chinese team, reportedly posted a video critical of hotel workout facilities. China is trying to stop protests against its stringent anti-coronavirus controls.
Mac Jones
personNew England Patriots lost 24-10 at home to the Buffalo Bills on Thursday. Quarterback Mac Jones appeared to scream and yell at his coaching staff on the sidelines. New England replaced long-time offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels with Matt Patricia.
Hwang Hee-chan
personSouth Korea beat Portugal 2-1 to qualify for last 16 of World Cup. Hwang Hee-chan scored in the 91st minute to secure a last-16 place. Uruguay crash out after losing 2-0 to Ghana. Germany eliminated on goal difference.
Vincent Aboubakar
personCameroon defeated Brazil 1-0 in their final Group G match. Vincent Aboubakar scored the winner in the 92nd minute. The 30-year-old was sent off for taking off his shirt in celebration. Brazil finish top of Group G with better goal difference than Switzerland.
Devin Booker
personDevin Booker scored 51 points in just three quarters as Phoenix Suns beat Chicago Bulls 132-113. In just 31 minutes on the court, the shooting guard shot 20-for-25 from the field. The 26-year-old now has back-to-back 40-point games after scoring 44 against the Sacramento Kings.
William
personRoyal commentators said it had been “deliberately designed’ to ‘take away’ from tour. Netflix release hit the Prince and Princes of Wales with a double whammy. Lady Susan Hussey resigned on Wednesday after she was accused of racism towards a guest at a Buckingham Palace function.
Jerome Powell
personFederal Reserve chair Jerome Powell gave a speech on monetary policy on Wednesday. Powell's comments were well-received by investors, and that resulted in solid gains of more than 2% for the Dow Jones Industrial Average.
Joe Biden
personA US federal court has struck down President Joe Biden's request to overturn a previous ruling which blocked the rollout of his massive student debt relief program. In August, Biden announced that the White House planned to forgive up to $10,000 in student debt for those making less than $125,000 annually. The Biden administration has asked the Supreme Court to intervene in that case.
Joe Biden
personThe U.S. Senate voted 80-15 in favor of a bill that would prevent a rail strike by imposing a deal on freight-rail workers. The vote keeps Washington on track to block a strike, as the House of Representatives passed it Wednesday. The House also separately voted to require seven days of paid sick leave for rail workers.
Kate
personPrince William and wife Kate begin their first visit to America in eight years. Three-day trip focused on climate change. Visit overshadowed by the resignation and apology of 83-year-old Susan Hussey. Hussey repeatedly asked a Black British woman where she was "really" from.
Zion Williamson
personZion Williamson had 33 points, four steals and two blocks as the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Toronto Raptors 126-108 on Wednesday night. The Pelicans shot 52.3% from the floor on 45-of-86 shooting, had 28 assists and led by as many as 31 points midway through the third quarter. Kristaps Porzingis scored a career-high 41 points as the Washington Wizards beat Minnesota 142-127.
Luis Suarez
personLuis Suarez refused to apologise for deliberately stopping a goal-bound ball with his hands during Uruguay's 2010 World Cup quarter-final with Ghana. He denied Ghana an extra-time winner and ultimately sent them crashing out. Uruguay defeated Ghana 4-2 on penalties after Asamoah Gyan missed his spot-kick in extra time for Luis Suarez's handball.
Patrick Mahomes
personPatrick Mahomes is the AFC Offensive Player of the Month for November. He completed 64.8% of his passes for 1,426 yards with nine touchdowns and three interceptions. This is the fifth time he's won the award since becoming the Chiefs' full-time starter back in 2018.
Group F
organizationBelgium were eliminated from World Cup 2022 on Thursday, crashing out of the tournament with a drab 0-0 draw against Croatia. Morocco secured their place in the knockouts as winners of Group F, thanks to a 2-1 win against Canada. Gerardo Martino's reign as Mexico head coach is over following their World Cup exit. South Africa's ruling ANC party will hold emergency talks Thursday.
Hakim Ziyech
personMorocco reach last 16 of World Cup for the first time in 36 years. Goals from Hakim Ziyech and Youssef En-Nesyri secure 2-1 victory. North Africans finish top of Group F ahead of 2018 World Cup runners-up Croatia. Canada eliminated after losses in all three games.
Prince William
personKate and Prince William booed by small number of NBA fans on Wednesday. Visit overshadowed by the resignation and apology of 83-year-old Susan Hussey. Hussey repeatedly asked a Black British woman where she was "really" from.