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Russian court cuts jail sentence of US soldier as diplomatic ties thaw
2025-04-29 10:45:02| Spiritual Career Counseling
ADVERTISEMENTA Russian court has reduced the prison sentence of a US soldier who was convicted last year of theft and making threats of murder, state media reported on Monday, in the latest signal of thawing relations between Washington and Moscow. US Staff Sergeant Gordon Black was sentenced by a court in the port city of Vladivostok in June 2024 to three years and nine months in jail. An appeals court cut that sentence to three years and two months, according to Russia's RIA and Tass state news agencies.The 34-year-old flew to Vladivostok in April 2024 to see his girlfriend, Alexandra Vashchuk, whom he had met while in South Korea. Black was arrested on 2 May after Vashchuk accused him of stealing from her and threatening to kill her.At his trial in June last year, he pleaded not guilty to making death threats but admitted he was partially guilty of taking the money, albeit out of necessity.The reduced sentencing comes amid signs of improving US-Russia ties, as US President Donald Tr...
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NBA playoff takeaways 2025: Knicks lean on veterans while Lakers have some problems, and Nuggets refuse to lose
2025-04-29 08:45:04| Spiritual Career Counseling
The NBA playoffs tipped off Saturday with four games pitting the No. 3 seeds versus No. 6 seeds and No. 4 against No. 5 in each conference.Pacers 117, Bucks 98Nuggets 112, Clippers 110 (OT)New York Knicks 123, Detroit Pistons, 112 Minnesota Timberwolves 117, Los Angeles Lakers 95Check out Yahoo Sports predictions for each first-round series, in addition to Kevin O'Connor's ranking of the top 40 players in the NBA postseason.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHere are the results and key takeaways from Saturday's games:Knicks 123, Pistons 112For a moment Saturday night, the upstart Detroit Pistons looked poised for an upset at Madison Square Garden.But in the end, experience prevailed. The New York Knicks reeled off a 21-0 fourth-quarter run to turn a 98-90 deficit into a 111-98 advantage. They went on to a 123-112 win over the Pistons for a 1-0 series lead.Sparked by hot 3-point shooting and a 22-point first-half from Tobias Harris, Detroit was in control through three quarters of...
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Doctor warns of infections for anyone using certain beauty products
2025-04-29 08:45:04| Spiritual Career Counseling
Daily Mirror IconNewsHealthBeautyA doctor shared how to correctly store your beauty products and how to recognise if they're expiredNewsElle May Rice Content Editor Under 35s Lifestyle06:00, 18 Apr 2025Updated 07:52, 18 Apr 2025A doctor has shared the health issues anyone using expired beauty products may face. For many, keeping an eye on the expiry date of your skincare or makeup products can slip your mind, but according to an expert this could put you at risk.Research by Roseland Furniture discovered that Brits often have surplus items and clutter laying about their homes - and much of this includes cosmetics and toiletries. While some may think using an item you've rediscovered during a clear out is fine, a doctor is warning against it.Dr Sweta Rai, a Doctify rated dermatologist, shared the hygiene and health risks you may face when using expired toiletries or beauty products. She claims that not only will the product not work as intended due to ingredients breaking down, anyone u...
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