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Brittney Griner is going to a penal colony

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Brittney Griner is going to a penal colony after a Russian court dismissed her appeal

A Russian court has dismissed Brittney Griner’s appeal, dashing any hopes the U.S. basketball star had of escaping the nine-year jail sentence early.

Griner will now be sent to a Russian penal colony as Washington labels the whole case a “sham”.

President Joe Biden said his administration will not let up efforts to bring Griner and her fellow American detainee, Paul Whelan, home.

State Department spokesperson Ned Price confirmed America will continue to push for the basketball player’s release.

“At the very least they should engage seriously and constructively and in good faith”.

The worsening relationship between Russia and the West has further complicated talks to secure her release.

In a final statement, Griner said how stressful her eight-month detention and two trials had been.

“I was barely over the significant amount [of cannabis oil] … [There are] people with more severe crimes have gotten less than what I was given.”

The verdict will be upheld “without changes”.

What are Russian penal colonies like?

Many consider Russian penal colonies as some of the worst prisons in the world.

This follows high-profile anti-government protestors, including Kremlin critic Alexi Navalny, giving firsthand accounts of their experiences.

Navalny says it’s like a “friendly concentration camp”, with prisoners constantly monitored. The jailed critic says guards often into his cell to harass him and film him sleeping.

Almost all of Russia’s prisons are set up to be traditional penal colonies. They are barrack and dorm-style detention complexes, with prisoners forced to perform hard labor tasks.

A recent 100-page human rights report conducted by the U.S. Department of State, found overcrowding, poor sanitation and heating, and food shortages were common.

The report also documents instances of systemic abuses, including torture and sexual violence, continue to be ignored.

 

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Reports show that workplace mental health is at an all-time crisis point, demanding proactive strategies

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As Mental Health Week highlights the urgency of action, businesses are being urged to shift their mindset from compliance to proactive mental health strategies.

As Mental Health Week highlights the urgency of action, businesses are looking to implement crucial forward actions to boost workplace resilience.

  • Mental Health Crisis: Workplace mental health and wellbeing are at a crisis point, demanding urgent action from businesses.
  • Costly Impact: Business owners and senior leaders recognise the financial strain mental health issues place on organisations, yet solutions remain unclear.
  • Leveraging Laws: Psychological safety laws offer a framework to reverse the costly impact of workplace mental health challenges.
  • Mindset Shift: A change in approach is required, viewing mental health regulations as opportunities for long-term, sustainable success rather than a compliance burden.

Sharné Lategan, Psychological Safety Expert and Growth Mindset Coach of Grow and Expand, joins to share her expert analysis into workplace physiology, bringing awareness during Mental Health Week. 

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Experts reveal AI’s impact on the retail experience in Australia

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AI has become a game-changer for marketers and retailers in Australia, with many consumers reacting positively to AI integration in the retail environment.

 

Retailers are using AI to optimise inventory, personalise shopping, and improve customer service through advanced chatbots.

Shoppers now enjoy personalised recommendations and seamless online shopping experiences.

Predictions suggest more personalised experiences and smarter shopping platforms within the next 12 months.

Will Wilson, RVP of Sales APJ at SAP Emarsys joins to share his insights into how AI is streamlining success on a large scale.

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Trump makes a fiery return to the site of an attempted assassination

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Donald Trump makes a fiery return to the site of an attempted assassination in Butler, PA, alongside billionaire ally Elon Musk.

The former President returned to the critical battleground state — which marks the site where he was struck in the ear by a bullet on July 13 and nearly assassinated.

The rally comes one month before the Nov. 5 election.

Powerful ally, Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX as well as the owner of social media platform X spoke at the rally.

It was his first time at a Trump campaign event since he endorsed the former president after the assassination attempt on July 13th. #featured #trending

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