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U.S. basketball star appeals nine year Russian jail sentence

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2 years ago

August 16, 2022

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U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner’s legal team has officially appealed her nine year sentence for for narcotics possession and trafficking.

The WNBA player was convicted after she was caught brining cannabis oil into Russia.

Griner has admitted fault but says it was an honest mistake, as her defence team stage an appeal.

A partner at the firm defending the basketballer was quoted by Russian news saying the appeal was filed, but the exact grounds of the appeal remain unclear.

Lawyers had previously said the sentence was excessive, with similar cases seeing defendants sent to jail for around five years, and about a third granted parole.

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The ongoing alcohol related research many ignore

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10 hours ago

May 2, 2024

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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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How AI is leveraging Amazon’s fast production

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11 hours ago

May 2, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Amazon reported better-than-expected results for the last quarter, surpassing analysts’ estimates.

Amazon reported better-than-expected results for the last quarter, surpassing analysts’ estimates, driven by strong performance in its cloud computing and AI.

Ticker’s Ahron Young & Veronica Dudo discuss.

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

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11 hours ago

May 2, 2024

Nathan Langridge

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