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Intellectually impaired man executed in Singapore

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An intellectually impaired man has been executed in Singapore despite a last-minute bid by his mother to save his life

The 34-year-old was convicted of drug trafficking a decade ago and was hanged at Changi Prison by Singaporean authorities on Wednesday morning.

There were emotional scenes at the city-state’s high court just 24 hours earlier, when the convicted was permitted to hold the hands of his family members one last time.

His mother sought an Appeal to prevent the death penalty from being carried out which was rejected.

Arrested in 2009, the then 21-year-old was caught trying to smuggle over 42 grams of heroin into Singapore.

His case generated worldwide interest after it was revealed he has a mental disability alongside an IQ of 69.

Despite this, the court ruled his “mental responsibility for the the offence was not substantially impaired” and he “understood the nature of his acts.

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The ongoing alcohol related research many ignore

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New research shows the impact of alcohol on our gut microbiome.

Alcohol affects gut microbes, potentially leading to gut imbalance and heightened cravings.

Research suggests moderate drinkers have healthier gut microbiomes. While red wine consumption may enhance gut diversity, similar benefits can be found in plant-based and fermented foods. Dysbiosis may worsen addiction, highlighting the need for holistic approaches to treatment.

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Will the Fed reserve’s cautious stance tame inflation or stifle growth?

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The Federal Reserve opted to keep interest rates unchanged, signalling concerns over the sluggish pace of inflation improvement.

On this episode of Hot Shots – US Fed Reserve aim for 2%, Elon Musk makes a bold Tesla choice, Amazon makes big movies thanks to AI and fast-food restaurants are facing a big issue with customer retention.

Ticker’s Ahron Young & Veronica Dudo discuss. #featured #hot shots #ticker today

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Bonza Airlines grounded in financial turbulence

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Navigating uncertainty in Australian aviation

Bonza, a fledgling budget airline, faces uncertainty as it enters voluntary administration, a common occurrence in Australian aviation.

With its sudden cessation of services and aircraft seizure, competition in an industry dominated by a duopoly is disrupted.

Despite transporting over 750,000 passengers within 15 months, regulatory delays hindered its low-cost, low-frequency flight plans until January 2023.

 

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