Live Updates WNBA star Brittney Griner was sentenced to nine years in prison on Thursday after a Russian court found her guilty of drug smuggling with criminal intent. Her sentence also includes a fine of 1 million rubles. Griner has been detained in Russia since February, when she was found with cannabis oil while at an airport in Moscow. Griner pleaded guilty last month but told the court at the time that there was no criminal intent. Griner's attorneys have said Griner did not use the cannabis oil while traveling in Russia and that she has previously been prescribed medical marijuana for pain. Griner's attorneys told Newsweek they are "very disappointed by the verdict" and said the Russian court "completely ignored all the evidence of the defense." Follow Newsweek's live blog for the latest updates. Now 15:59 PM EDT Griner Can 'Hardly Talk,' Her Lawyer Says Brittney Griner's attorney Maria Blagovolina said the WNBA star is "very … [Read more...] about Brittney Griner Sentenced Live Updates: Griner can “hardly talk,” her lawyer says
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China Military Drills Live Updates: Pelosi avoids comments on Taiwan
Live Updates Chinese forces officially began four days of military exercises around Taiwan on Thursday afternoon local time, a response to U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's controversial visit to the self-ruled island between August 2 and 3. China's People's Liberation Army warned last week that it wouldn't "sit back" if Pelosi travelled to Taiwan. By doing so, she became the most senior American elected official to visit in a quarter-century. Taiwan's Defense Ministry confirmed the detection of Chinese long-range missiles fired at around 1:56 p.m. local time (1:56 a.m. ET). The island's missile defenses were at the ready, the ministry said. U.S. President Joe Biden's national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, told NPR before the drills began that the exercises would lead to unnecessary "risks and challenges." The White House was communicating with both Beijing and Taipei to avoid miscalculations, he said. Follow Newsweek's live blog for the latest updates. … [Read more...] about China Military Drills Live Updates: Pelosi avoids comments on Taiwan
China Military Drills Live Updates: Chinese official invokes George Floyd while Bbasting U.S.
Live Updates China continued its military exercises on Friday, with the official Weibo account of the Eastern Theatre Command of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) saying China's military conducted air and sea combat drills to the north, southwest and east of Taiwan. In a sign of growing fallout between the U.S. and China over House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to to Taiwan this week, Beijing has halted cooperation with Washington in eight areas, including climate and military issues. In another retaliatory move, China announced sanctions against Pelosi . China said Friday more than 100 warplanes and 10 warships have taken part in live-fire military drills. The U.S. summoned Chinese ambassador Qin Gang to the White House "to démarche him about the PRC's provocative actions" against Taiwan. Follow Newsweek's live blog for the latest updates. Now 12:15 PM EDT Chinese Official Invokes George Floyd While Blasting U.S. The Chinese foreign ministry … [Read more...] about China Military Drills Live Updates: Chinese official invokes George Floyd while Bbasting U.S.
Parliament Monsoon Session updates | August 2, 2022
On the 12th day of the Monsoon Session, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman gave her reply in the Rajya Sabha after the much-awaited debate on inflation. The Lok Sabha, meanwhile, passed the Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Bill, 2021 after a debate, with many Opposition MPs highlighting the classification of vermins, invasive species and state governments’ reduced role. Earlier in the day, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed questions on the consistent fall of the rupee and said in the Rajya Sabha that there has been “no collapse” of the Indian currency. The Finance Minister added that even after a series of factors affecting the world economy, the Indian currency has “appreciated itself”. In the Lower House, DMK MP Thalikottai Baalu questioned the efficiency of the reservation and social justice policies of the government. Earlier on Monday, the Lok Sabha took up the long-awaited discussion on price rise in the presence of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, who … [Read more...] about Parliament Monsoon Session updates | August 2, 2022
“Genshin Impact” update to add 4 new characters and Reputation System
As Genshin Impact players await for the online RPG's next big update, a preview trailer was released showing off new characters, a new reputation system and much more details. Version 1.1 is set to arrive in Genshin Impact on November 11 in what developer Mihoyo calls "A New Star Approaches." Before we get into all the details, check out the trailer for the upcoming Genshin Impact update below. The trailer was released following a Chinese developer stream of the game, which had information on the highlights from the above trailer. The biggest announcement was the reveal of four new characters to the Genshin Impact roster. Childe is shown first and is a Hydro archer who can switch between melee and long ranged attacks. Zhongli is a Geo spear user who can use strong area of effect attacks and is more of a defense-based character. Both Childe and Zhongli will be 5-Star Rank characters. There are two other characters coming to Genshin Impact. Xinyan is a Pyro … [Read more...] about “Genshin Impact” update to add 4 new characters and Reputation System
JEE Main 2022 Final Answer Key for Session 2 Today: Know How to Download
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is likely to release the final answer key for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2022 . The answer key will be issued is for the second session of the engineering entrance exam at jeemain.nta.nic.in . The NTA, on August 4, released the preliminary answer key for students to check their answers and raise objections if any. The window to raise objections closed on August 5 at 5 PM. JEE Main Result 2022 LIVE Updates Now, the NTA, after factoring in all the objections raised by the candidate, will release the final answer key for session 2 of the entrance examination. Candidates will be able download the final answer key using their application number and password. They can use it to estimate their final scores. JEE Main 2022 Session 2 Final Answer Key: How to Download Step 1: Visit the JEE Main official website — jeemain.nta.nic.in Step 2: Once the website opens, scroll to the bottom of the homepage and under the candidate … [Read more...] about JEE Main 2022 Final Answer Key for Session 2 Today: Know How to Download
GM’s hands-free Super Cruise driver assist system doubles its capability
General Motors is doubling the number of roads its Super Cruise hands-free driver assist system can be used on. Until now had about 200,000 miles of drivable roads in its database. By the end of the year, it will have 400,000 in the U.S. and Canada. "GM is all in when it comes to accessible advanced driver assistance technology. We are adding Super Cruise to more vehicles than ever, and on more roads for more customers to experience," said Mario Maiorana, GM chief engineer, Super Cruise in a statement. "We are pursuing what we believe to be the most comprehensive path to autonomy in the industry with responsible deployment of automated driving technology like Super Cruise at the core of what we do." Super Cruise uses cameras, radars, GPS and LiDAR precision map data to keep the vehicle traveling on the proper path. Users activate the system in a manner similar to cruise control. It's first application was in the Cadillac CT6, followed by the Cadillac Escalade . It's also … [Read more...] about GM’s hands-free Super Cruise driver assist system doubles its capability
Mom not attending brother’s kid-free wedding over lack of childcare backed
A woman on Mumsnet has sought clarification on whether she is being unreasonable to miss her brother's wedding because she can't get childcare. In the post, user LydiaBennetsUglyBonnet explains, "My brother lives 350 miles away and is getting married tomorrow. Children aren't invited—it's been a nightmare trying to organize childcare for 3 full days (have to stay at least 2 nights because of distance) for my 2 kids in the summer holidays." She explains how originally, her brother and sister-in-law on her husband's side were to look after them, but two days before the wedding, the brother contracted COVID and has been "quite unwell." "He's [SIC her bother] really pissed off with me and has asked if I can send them anyway as isolation rules etc are essentially redundant now," to which she replied no, as they are going on holiday next week to Turkey and do not want to spread the virus around. "I think if you ask people to make a 700 mile round trip for their wedding without their kids … [Read more...] about Mom not attending brother’s kid-free wedding over lack of childcare backed
David Brooks Says He is Free of Cancer
Wales and Bournemouth midfielder David Brooks said on Tuesday he is cancer-free, nearly seven months after being diagnosed with Hodgkin Lymphoma. IPL 2022 – FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | ORANGE CAP | PURPLE CAP | POINTS TABLE The 24-year-old, who was diagnosed with the form of cancer in October, said he was looking forward to continuing his career. Brooks has played 21 times for Wales, with 90 appearances for Bournemouth since joining them from Sheffield United in 2018. ”Last week I met with my specialist having reviewed my final test results. I am delighted to say the treatment was successful and I can now say that I have been given the all-clear and am now cancer-free,” Brooks said in a statement on Twitter. ”Those words feel incredible to say… would like to say a huge thank you to all of the incredible medical staff for their amazing work and support throughout the process. ”I am so excited to start the journey back to full fitness and continue my … [Read more...] about David Brooks Says He is Free of Cancer
Salman Rushdie on Ventilator After New York Stabbing; Iran Media Praises Attacker | Updates
Author Salman Rushdie who was stabbed at a literary event in New York was on a ventilator and could lose an eye, his agent said on Saturday. The 75-year-old who won the Booker Prize for his novel “Midnight’s Children”, was stabbed in the neck and torso by a man on stage on Friday and had to be airlifted to hospital for emergency surgery 33 years after an Iranian fatwa ordered his killing for his controversial novel “The Satanic Verses”. Here’s all we know about the latest updates on the attack on Salman Rushdie: Salman Rushdie’s agent Andrew Wylie said in a statement obtained by The New York Times that “the news is not good.” “Salman will likely lose one eye; the nerves in his arm were severed; and his liver was stabbed and damaged,” said Wylie, who added that Rushdie could not speak. In an interview conducted just weeks before Salman Rushdie was stabbed, he told a German magazine that his life was now “relatively normal”, after having lived in hiding for years because of death … [Read more...] about Salman Rushdie on Ventilator After New York Stabbing; Iran Media Praises Attacker | Updates