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Joe Biden
personThe sweeping pardon applies to all U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents in possession of marijuana for their personal use. Biden is also granting clemency to 11 people serving “disproportionately long’ sentences for nonviolent drug offenses. The president is also rolling back anti-drug laws on federal land.
Facebook parent company Meta has been systematically censoring pro-Palestine content on its social media platforms globally, Human Rights Watch claims. US senator Elizabeth Warren sent a letter to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg demanding information about the allegations.
Fluminense
organizationManchester City beat Fluminense 4-0 to win the FIFA Club World Cup. Goals from Julian Alvarez, Phil Foden and an own goal from Nino sealed victory for Pep Guardiola's side. City follow Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool in winning the competition.
Luke Littler
personLuke Littler beat Andrew Gilding 3-1 to reach last 32. The 16-year-old is the youngest player to win a match at Alexandra Palace. 'The Nuke' posted an incredible 106.12 average and hit seven 180s on his debut.
Eurostar
organizationTens of thousands of passengers on 30 Eurostar trains from London, Paris and Brussels unable to travel. Channel Tunnel will not be operating until "mid-afternoon at the earliest"
FIFA
organizationEuropean Court of Justice rules UEFA and FIFA contravened EU law. Court says they prevented 12 clubs from forming a European Super League (ESL) Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus plus nine other European major clubs announced breakaway.
UEFA
organizationEuropean Court of Justice rules that UEFA and FIFA broke EU law. Court says they prevented 12 clubs from forming a European Super League. Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus plus nine other European major clubs announced the breakaway ESL in April 2021. But the move collapsed within 48 hours after massive outcry from fans, governments and players.
The European Super League
organizationThere is zero chance of any of the Big Six resuscitating their interest in any sort of breakaway competition. Case was heard last year at the Court of Justice after Super League failed at launch in 2021. The company formed by 12 rebel clubs - now led by only Real Madrid and Barcelona.
The European Court of Justice
organizationEuropean Court of Justice rules UEFA and FIFA cannot ban clubs from joining European Super League. Real Madrid and Barcelona have expressed their satisfaction over the ruling. A22 Sports Management has relaunched its bid for a new 12-team league in 2021.
The U.S. Supreme Court
organizationThe Colorado Supreme Court ruled 4-3 Tuesday that Trump cannot appear on the state's ballot in next year's presidential primary election. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is running for president in 2024, wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter, that the ruling was "garbage"
Brianna Ghey
personBrianna Ghey, 16, was found with 28 stab wounds to her head, neck, chest and back. Girl X and Boy Y were unanimously convicted by a jury of seven men and five women. Brianna's mother Esther Ghey said she would be 'haunted forever'
Donald Trump
personDonald Trump found ineligible to hold office under the US Constitution's insurrection clause because he incited a riot on January 6. Colorado Supreme Court voted to remove him from the state's ballot in next year's primary race. Trump will appeal the decision to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Kalyan Banerjee
personTMC MP Kalyan Banerjee derisively mimicked Vice President Dhankhar. The mimicry was perceived as an insult to the Jat community. Congress said a "desperate attempt" is being made to divert attention from the unprecedented suspension of MPs.
Jagdeep Dhankhar
personTMC leader Mahua Moitra took a swipe at an upset Jagdeep Dhankhar. The mimicry was perceived as an insult to the Jat community. West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee played down the issue.
The Colorado Supreme Court
organizationThe Colorado Supreme Court ruled 4-3 Tuesday that Trump cannot appear on the state's ballot in next year's presidential primary election. The far left justices accused Trump of an insurrection despite the fact he has never been charged for an insurrection nor found guilty of plotting an insurrection. Trump will appeal the decision to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Greg Abbott
personMexico's President Andrés Manuel López Obrador slammed Texas Gov. Greg Abbott for signing the law. Some counties and law enforcement agencies said enforcing the new law could be costly to their communities.
Mary Earps
personEngland goalkeeper Mary Earps wins BBC Sports Personality of the Year. Earps helped England reach the Women's World Cup final this summer. The 30-year-old also won the Golden Glove award at the tournament. Stuart Broad and Katarina Johnson-Thompson finish second and third.
Sunrisers Hyderabad
organizationSunrisers Hyderabad made the second-biggest buy in Indian Premier League history, at the IPL 2024 Auction, on Tuesday. The franchise purchased Australia's 2023 World Cup-winning captain Pat Cummins for ⁹20.50 crores. Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians began the bidding.
Mitchell Starc
personMitchell Starc has smashed Pat Cummins' record for highest-paid IPL player. Starc was bought by the Kolkata Knight Riders for $4.42 million. Cummins broke his own record of $3.67 million earlier in the night. Josh Hazlewood and Steve Smith went unsold.
Pat Cummins
personPat Cummins has become the highest-paid player in the history of the Indian Premier League auction. Harry Brook and Chris Woakes picked up deals worth just under £400,000. David Warner, Mitch Marsh, Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis have already been retained by their existing franchises and won't feature in the auction. The auction begins at 6.30pm AEDT, and will be broadcast live from Coca Cola Arena in Dubai.