We have the address for the funeral home & the family on file If you're not happy with your card we'll send a replacement or refund your money Antonina “Nina” (Casella) O'Brien passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in her Baldwinsville home. She was 73 years old. Nina was born on August 23, 1951, to her parents Alfeo and Carmella Casella on the island of Sicily. At the... View Obituary & Service Information The family of Antonina "Nina" O'Brien created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories Antonina “Nina” (Casella) O'Brien passed away Tuesd.. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page megan.schumann@rutgers.edu government to early-career scientists and engineers Nearly 400 researchers received the award this year from President Joe Biden This year’s awardees are employed or funded by 14 governmental agencies Mitrofanova’s recognition comes from the National Institutes of Health for her development of mathematical and computational algorithms that address biologically and clinically significant problems “This award is a tremendous honor,” said Mitrofanova, a research member of the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey at 21 and decided to change my career from medicine to computer science This award represents my ‘American Dream’ and is living proof that in the U.S. you can dream big and achieve it if you put your heart into it.” “This award is testament to the incredible supportive environment that the School of Health Professions Rutgers Health and Rutgers as a whole created for scientists like me Mitrofanova specializes in identifying molecular biomarkers to predict treatment responses in cancer patients Her work not only identifies patients at risk of developing resistance to treatments but uncovers new therapeutic targets for those who fail traditional therapies Her lab uses advanced mathematical models to analyze complex molecular interactions rather than relying on single-gene markers “This approach provides deeper insights into disease progression and uncovers alternative treatment strategies for patients at risk of treatment failure,” Mitrofanova said For instance, Mitrofanova’s study published last year in Nature Communications introduced computational methods to predict which patients would benefit from a widely used prostate cancer drug The study also proposed a strategy to extend the drug's effectiveness Mitrofanova and her team identified why the prostate cancer drug enzalutamide (sold under the brand name Xtandi) fails for some patients and eventually stops working in others By analyzing advanced prostate cancer patient data they mapped interactions among molecular pathways and their upstream transcription factors – proteins that regulate multiple genes Mitrofanova exemplifies the innovation and dedication that drive groundbreaking discoveries at Rutgers Health," said Brian Strom chancellor of Rutgers Health. "Her pioneering work in computational algorithms and biomedical informatics is not only transforming cancer treatment but also inspiring the next generation of scientists and clinicians This well-deserved recognition underscores her remarkable contributions to science and the impact of her research on improving patient outcomes." Mitrofanova’s lab is now expanding its research to address significant gaps in cancer biology exploring the role of the non-coding genome in treatment response these approaches will help more patients receive the treatment they need and create pathways for developing non-traditional cancer therapies “We hope our work will guide the best therapeutic course for patients before they begin treatment "Dr. Mitrofanova’s research in using computational algorithms to unravel the mechanisms and inform potential treatments for cancer and other diseases have had a profound impact in the medical field,” said Jeffrey J. 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Upgrade your browser today or install Google Chrome Frame to better experience this site we announce the passing of Antonina Sowa (née Bartoch) who peacefully entered eternal rest on February 17 Antonina was born in Poland and built a life rooted in faith in Poland before immigrating to Canada in 1973 where they built their home and life together They first settled in Beamsville before making St Antonina was predeceased by her siblings and is survived by her beloved sister as well as many cherished extended family members Antonina was an active member of SPK Branch 27 (Polish Combatants Association in Canada) Her Catholic faith was central to her life and she found strength and friendship in the Rosary group at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish A visitation will be held at George Darte Funeral Home A Rosary service will take place at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish Interment will take place at Victoria Lawn Cemetery The family extends heartfelt thanks to the PSWs and staff at Post Inn Village in Oakville for their compassionate care donations may be made to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish or the Alzheimer Society in Antonina’s memory She will be deeply missed and forever in our hearts For those of you wishing to view the livestream, please click the following link: Livestream Link Our mission is to serve each family to the absolute best of our ability along with their friends and to give to the good of our community in which we live and serve.  Email Us A Russian court on Tuesday convicted four journalists of extremism for working for an anti-corruption group founded by the late opposition leader Alexei Navalny and sentenced them to 5 1/2 years in prison each accused of working for a group founded by the late Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny stand in a defendant’s cage of the Nagatinsky District Court in Moscow stands in a defendant’s cage of the Nagatinsky District Court in Moscow Sergey Karelin and Artyom Kriger were found guilty of involvement with a group that had been labeled as extremist arguing they were being prosecuted for doing their jobs as journalists The closed-door trial was part of an unrelenting crackdown on dissent that has reached an unprecedented scale after Moscow sent troops into Ukraine in February 2022 The authorities have targeted opposition figures rights activists and ordinary Russians critical of the Kremlin with prosecution jailing hundreds and prompting thousands to flee the country Favorskaya and Kriger worked with SotaVision an independent Russian news outlet that covers protests and political trials Gabov is a freelance producer who has worked for multiple organizations The four journalists were accused of working with Navalny’s Foundation for Fighting Corruption which was designated as extremist and outlawed in 2021 in a move widely seen as politically motivated Navalny was President Vladimir Putin’s fiercest and most prominent foe and relentlessly campaigned against official corruption in Russia Navalny died in February 2024 in an Arctic penal colony while serving a 19-year sentence on a number of charges which he had rejected as politically driven Favorskaya said at an earlier court appearance open to the public that she was being prosecuted for a story she did on abuse Navalny faced behind bars Speaking to reporters from the defendants’ cage before the verdict she also said she was punished for helping organize Navalny’s funeral in a closing statement prepared for court that was published by the independent Novaya Gazeta newspaper said the accusations against him were groundless and the prosecution failed to prove them there is nothing new in the current situation,” Gabov said in the statement “Independent journalism is equated to extremism.” In a statement Karelin prepared for his closing arguments that also was published by Novaya Gazeta he said he had agreed to do street interviews for Popular Politics a YouTube channel founded by Navalny’s associates while trying to provide for his wife and a young child He stressed that the channel wasn’t outlawed as extremist and had done nothing illegal “Remorse is considered to be a mitigating circumstance It’s the criminals who need to have remorse for what they did for the honest and impartial attitude to journalism FOR THE LOVE for my family and country,” he wrote in a separate speech for court that also was published by the outlet in which he emphasized his feelings in capital letters in a closing statement published by SotaVision said he was imprisoned and added to the Russian financial intelligence’s registry of extremists and terrorists “only because I have conscientiously carried out my professional duties as an honest incorruptible and independent journalist for 4 1/2 years.” sooner or later it will end and those who delivered the sentence will go behind bars,” Kriger said after the verdict Supporters who gathered in the court building chanted and applauded as the four journalists were led out of the courtroom after the verdict The journalists’ lawyers said they would appeal the verdict “The profession of a journalist in itself is not extremism,” said Irina Biryukova “And based on the case materials that are available there is no evidence that the guys committed any crimes She said the four “are holding up” and “were happy that so many people came.” The Russian human rights group Memorial designated all four as political prisoners among more than 900 others held in the country a Moscow-based activist who was arrested in 2022 and is serving a seven-year prison sentence Mikhail Kriger was convicted of justifying terrorism and inciting hatred over Facebook comments in which he expressed a desire “to hang” Putin Antonina Shevchenko is done fighting professionally older sister of UFC women's flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko announced her decision to hang up the gloves in a lengthy Instagram post Thursday This decision comes nearly three years after her last UFC outing "I didn’t have the opportunity to leave my gloves in the octagon by tradition I didn’t think my fight in UFC in 2022 would be the last More than 400 fights in amateurs and professionals "This is how I finish my career in professional sport martial arts continue to be a big part of my life but in a different way It’s time to be focused on the next page - my career as a pilot." last fought in July 2022 when she defeated Cortney Casey in a split decision at a UFC Fight Night event in Las Vegas Antonina entered the UFC as an undefeated fighter in 2018 given her sister's decorated career in the UFC she went 4-4 and picked up two $50,000 bonuses – one for Fight of the Night and the other for Performance of the Night Photos: Antonina Shevchenko through the years 2025 MMA retirement tracker: A list of those who hung up the gloves Michael Chiesa admits it's hard to say if Colby Covington fight happens: 'He's no-selling me' "I didn’t have the opportunity to leave my gloves in the octagon by tradition, I didn’t think my fight in UFC in 2022 would be the last. “I am leaving my gloves” in this post," Shevchenko wrote on Instagram.  This is how I finish my career in professional sport." Shevchenko will always be a martial artist but is leaving fighting in her past to continue to pursue her career as a pilot.  martial arts continue to be big part of my life but in different way," she wrote "It’s time to be focused on the next page - my career as a pilot My heart and my head are completely fulled with airplanes and sky and it’s hard to express how happy I am that aviation has come into my life And it is hard to find another path you love that will be same intense and fullness Aviation is this treasure for me," she continued Shevchenko gave birth to a son in September 2024 and plans to raise him properly with the hopes he'll become a fighter and a pilot.  "Now it’s my turn to do all the hard work for my son to raise him a decent person," she said I will do everything possible for make him become a professional fighter and a pilot!" Shevchenko career MMA record will stand at 10-4 with a 4-4 record inside the octagon. She last fought in July 2022, defeating Cortney Casey by split decision.  By MMAWeekly Editor – I started working at MMAWeekly.com in 2002 and have covered mixed martial arts for 23 years.  former UFC Middleweight Champion Chris Weidman retired Though he would walk back that retirement a few days later when he signed to GFL Former UFC Middleweight Champion Dominick Cruz recently called it quits There’s a couple of other names I didn’t mention Now Antonina Shevchenko has decided to walk away for good The former UFC Flyweight made the official announcement that she’s stepping away from the octagon for good Though the news doesn’t particularly come as a surprise so it seemed that she made the decision to leave a while ago A post shared by Antonina Shevchenko (@antoninapantera) it was first announced that Molly McCann and Antonina had been removed from the roster joining that list of releases was Razak Alhassan as well and Molly McCann all removed from the UFC active roster It’s not clear if UFC released Antonina first or if she gave the company her notice of retirement it seemed as if the flyweight had made that decision a while back Antonina is the older sister of current UFC Women’s Flyweight Champion Valentina Shevchenko She came into the UFC in 2018 through Dana White’s Contender Series Shevchenk made pro MMA debut in 2002 through KFK: Cup of Kyrgyzstan She also fought in WXF: X-Impact World Championships and Phoenix FC before making the jump over to the UFC Her career looked promising early on as Shevchenko got two impressive wins and was riding a solid 7 - 0 MMA record but her fight against Roxanne Modafferi put her in the loss column Antonina would trade wins and loses here and there but she was never one step closer to getting into title contention Her last fight was a split decision win over Cortney Casey Antonina has won several performance and fight of the night awards She finishing off her professional MMA career with a record of 10 wins and 4 losses and Razak the best in their future endeavors Burlington: 905-632-3333     Grimsby: 905-945-2755     Stoney Creek: 905-664-4222 info@smithsfh.com The Family Interactive feature enhances An Amazing Life Authorized family members can securely access their loved one's memorial website settings at any time Please enter the name and email details so that we can send your friend a link to the online tribute No names or addresses will be collected by using this service Please enter your question or comment below: A receipt has been emailed to the address provided Agreement with Policy and Continued Use of Site We encourage you to share your most beloved memories of Antonina here so that the family and other loved ones can always see it and can even comment on those shared by others it will also remain on this memorial website in perpetuity PLEASE NOTE: The reproduction of any copyrighted images is forbidden without express written permission from the copyright holder any image in violation of any copyright laws you will receive two daily updates containing all new stories one week prior to the anniversary of death The email will only serve as a reminder should you choose to connect with the family at what will no doubt be a difficult time Please select your relationship to the deceased and add your email address before submitting About Us History Our Services Facilities Obituaries Order Flowers Resources Why Preplan Cremation Q&A Green Funerals Preplanning Options Travel Protection Article8 April 2025 Russian official defends prison van conditions journalist calls “torturous”SOTAvision reporter Antonina Favorskaya who documented Alexei Navalny’s final days before being arrested for alleged ties to his organisation tells Moscow court she contracted pneumonia from “torturous” conditions in prison vehicles She faces charges of participating in an “extremist community” through her journalistic work Tverskoy district court in Moscow began hearing a lawsuit against Russia’s Interior Ministry brought by journalist Antonina Favorskaya who is challenging the “torturous” conditions in which prisoners are transported from detention centres Favorskaya faces charges related to alleged cooperation with the Anti-Corruption Foundation (FBK) the now-banned organisation founded by late opposition leader Alexei Navalny “The conditions are so torturous that I fell ill twice—once with pneumonia and once with bronchitis,” Favorskaya told the court She asked the court to order a technical inspection of the Kamaz prisoner transport vehicle to assess whether it properly accommodates the human body. She also requested that other female detainees be called to testify, including nurse Olga Menshikh Citing documents from the Interior Ministry Favorskaya said each detainee is allocated just 23 centimetres that someone’s backside is supposed to fit into that.” Favorskaya also pointed out that on two occasions she was transported in the same compartment as murder suspects she be transported to court in the personal vehicle of the head of the Centre “E” Russia’s notorious anti-extremism police unit compared the isolation unit inside the transport vehicle (a small enclosure known as stakan or “the glass”) to the dimensions of a coffin She asked the court to accept into evidence a drawing by Favorskaya titled Kamaz-Gazenwagen Favorskaya explained that the vehicle has no seatbelts or handrails which means detainees are thrown from side to side during any movement there is a bar that prevents them from resting their backs properly “They’re calling this a gazenwagen,” said Isaev “In the lead-up to the 80th anniversary of WWII Victory Day Isaev also disputed the claim that each seat measures just 23 centimetres he compared this with an economy-class seat on a plane it’s actually more comfortable than sitting in a plane seat.” Isaev also opposed the idea of summoning other female detainees from Pre-Trial Detention Centre No “Every individual will experience discomfort—that’s a given [I’ve been in the transport vehicle myself]—it’s entirely tolerable The court will continue hearing this lawsuit on April 29 in a letter from pre-trial detention cited by her outlet SotaVision Favorskaya revealed that authorities have accused her of “helping to organise Alexei Navalny’s funeral” as part of the case against her “The clowns who have charged me for my reporting from Kovrov prosecuting me (I quote) ‘for helping to organise Alexei Navalny’s funeral.’ Only those who are very afraid and know only how to take revenge could reach such surrealism,” she wrote Favorskaya has been in custody since March 29 the journalist was involved in “collecting material producing and editing videos and publications for the FBK.” At one of her detention hearings Favorskaya stated that she was being prosecuted “for an article about how the Federal Penitentiary Service tortured Alexei Navalny.” Three other journalists—Artem Krieger of SotaVision as well as Konstantin Gabov and Sergei Karelin Reuters and the Associated Press—have been charged in the same case of participating in an extremist community through alleged FBK connections Their hearings are being held behind closed doors Mediazona is in a tough spot—we still haven’t recovered our pre-war level of donations If we don’t reach at least 5,000 monthly subscribers soon Nearly 105,000 deaths confirmed by April 25 and Artyom Krieger were accused of producing media content for ACF Telegram’s press office claims the channel’s owner likely deleted it due to “unauthorized access” Antonina’s Gluten-Free Bakery is relaunching its limited-time seasonal muffins "Breakfast and brunch are growing sales drivers during the holidays and our seasonal muffins offer retailers a premium ready-to-sell solution that meets the increasing demand for gluten-free while delivering the indulgent flavors consumers expect," says Robert Kidd VP of sales and marketing at Antonina’s Gluten-Free Bakery Antonina’s Gluten-Free Bakery offers a full lineup of pre-baked All Antonina’s products are certified gluten-free by the Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO) and KOF-K Kosher certified Related: Antonina's Gluten-Free Bakery announces D2C program You must have JavaScript enabled to enjoy a limited number of articles over the next 30 days Submit a Request for Proposal (RFP) to suppliers of your choice with details on what you need with a click of a button Browse our Buyer's Guide for food processing and packaging equipment as well as products and services This exclusive SF&WB webinar will provide forward-thinking industry pros with the information they need to give BFY-minded consumers the bread products they hunger for Hear from various experts on what is driving these consumer preferences and what else plays into purchase decisions empowering producers to develop products that fit the bill For webinar sponsorship information, visit www.bnpevents.com/webinars or email webinars@bnpmedia.com Design, CMS, Hosting & Web Development :: ePublishing Russia celebrated the Press Day on January 13 authorities happily congratulate media representatives on their professional holiday and participates in a real crime against freedom and journalism this state replaced freedom of speech with 'information security,' and independent media with mouthpieces of state propaganda which shamelessly spread hatred and hostility on Russian Press Day - the Day of Censored At least today in Russian prisons, there are 26 journalists who continued to work within the country despite the high risk of ending up in detention Among these 26 people is Antonina Favorskaya whose work has become an example of fearlessness from the case of Ilya Yashin to the persecution of Alexei Navalny She ended up behind bars after visiting the grave of Navalny The Russian authorities accused her of “participating in an extremist community” for posts allegedly made on FBK platforms Antonina continues to speak the truth and give people hope: “The darkness that is happening now is not forever We will definitely see the country that Alexei dreamed of and people will stop going to prison for not wanting war or for working as a journalist,” said the journalist at one of the court sessions Antonina faces up to 6 years in prison for her professional activities On the same unfounded charges, journalists Konstantin Gabov and Sergey Karelin are currently in a pre-trial detention center. They are held in the "Matrosskaya Tishina" detention center in Moscow under harsh conditions: overcrowded cells They are awaiting a verdict in a politically motivated case fully aware that in this system their guilt was determined even before the trial began Among those who ended up behind bars is also journalist Nina Novak from Chita The court sentenced her to four years in a penal colony for collaborating with the publication "Sibir.Realii," which the authorities declared an "undesirable organization." This is the first case of applying such an article becoming another tool for suppressing independent journalism who worked in local media and engaged in cultural projects considers Nina's contacts with her colleagues sufficient reason to spend 4 years in a colony Maria Ponomarenko, Ivan Safronov, Artem Kriger, Sergey Mikhailov, Irina Danilovich, and other journalists are prisoners of the Russian regime Their fates are evidence of a crime against freedom of speech for which the Russian state bears full responsibility Despite the development of a repressive system hundreds of journalists remain in Russia to do what they can Many of them are forced to hide their names and faces using all possible means to protect themselves and their loved ones Recently, we went to a small meeting with Norwegian journalists. When asked if there are any journalists left in Russia who speak the truth, my colleague Georgii Chentemirov showed a photo of pediatrician Nadezhda Buyanova, sentenced to 5 years and 6 months in prison under the article on "fakes." Georgii asked his colleagues: “If you think there are no journalists left in Russia One of the publications that continues to operate in Russia is 'Novaya Gazeta' which for decades has been a symbol of independent journalism in Russia even though its editorial office was forced to cease publication in Russia Some journalists from 'Novaya Gazeta' work from abroad but even those who remain in the country continue to report on political repression and war Notably, in Chechnya today, media workers were also congratulated on their professional holiday. In connection with this, several schools in Grozny held 'Conversations about Important Things', where children were told about the importance of media work teachers do not mention the attack on Elena Milashina who were brutally beaten and tortured in Grozny in July 2023 They came to cover the trial of Zarema Musaeva the mother of opposition Chechen activists The attack was accompanied by death threats and humiliation The case of the attack on Milashina and Nemov remains unsolved the investigation seems to be delayed and is being conducted with a blatant reluctance to bring it to a conclusion After the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine many editorial offices were forced to leave Russia The new military censorship made the work of journalists almost impossible turning any attempt to honestly cover events into a threat to their freedom and lives We faced unprecedented pressure: the laws on 'fakes' effectively prohibit any viewpoints different from the Ministry of Defense Publishing materials that do not align with the official position can lead to criminal prosecution Censorship has become total: independent media websites are blocked, mentions of many organizations and people are banned, and access to information is severely restricted. Independent media are deemed 'undesirable,' putting editorial work at risk. Journalists face criminal cases, persecution, and can even be poisoned Direct pressure is complemented by harassment from pro-government media and threats from anonymous sources. By the way, recently the TV channel "GTRK-Murmansk" made a story about our editorial office The Barents Observer. Propagandists compared us to Nazis most of the Barents Observer editorial staff have been subjected to repression in one way or another Journalist Georgii Chentemirov was recognized by the Ministry of Justice as a "foreign agent," editor Thomas Nilsen can no longer visit Russia as he has been declared "persona non grata," and I have two politically motivated criminal cases against me The profession of a journalist is dangerous and talk about minority issues that authorities often do not like to pay attention to the importance of freedom of speech and media is understood According to the report by "Reporters Without Borders," by the end of 2023 there were 779 journalists imprisoned worldwide a record high in the history of observations 547 remained in custody at the beginning of 2024 Repressive dictatorial regimes still exist in many countries where press freedom is systematically suppressed with more than 100 journalists behind bars journalists are the main victims of repression during protests Belarus and Vietnam also lead this anti-ranking as countries where the independent press has been virtually destroyed “Reporters Without Borders” also note that since the escalation of the war between Israel and Hamas in October 2023 the number of Palestinian journalists in custody has increased to 34 Half of them are held under administrative detention without trial or charges the situation is even more tragic: during the conflict it is alleged that the Israeli army killed 76 journalists 16 of whom were performing their professional duties Published by: The Independent Barents Observer AS About us The Barents Observer follows the Code of Ethics of the Norwegian Press and the document Right and Duties of the Editor We report under full editorial independence and have no external interference Donate to our independent journalism Støtt oss via Vipps: 105 792 - Det betyr mye newstips@thebarentsobserver.com atle@thebarentsobserver.com thomas@thebarentsobserver.com☏ +47-905 73 143 denis@thebarentsobserver.com georgii@thebarentsobserver.com liza.vereykina@thebarentsobserver.com olesia@thebarentsobserver.com Privacy policy Antonina Shevchenko, a veteran of eight octagon appearances, will not fight as a mother in the UFC. The sister of UFC flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko announced Thursday her retirement from the sport Shevchenko, who announced the birth of her son in September 2024, last entered the UFC cage in July 2022, when she won a split decision over Cortney Casey “I didn’t have the opportunity to leave my gloves in the octagon by tradition ‘I am leaving my gloves’ in this post,” Shevchenko wrote This is how I finish my career in professional sport.” A post shared by Antonina Shevchenko (@antoninapantera) “Of course, martial arts continue to be big part of my life but in different way,” she continued. “It’s time to be focused on the next page - my career as a pilot. My heart and my head are completely fulled with airplanes and sky and it’s hard to express how happy I am that aviation has come into my life! “A professional fighter lives a full exciting life, filled with hard work, awards, travels, difficulties, victory celebrations. And it is hard to find another path you love that will be same intense and fulness, fulled with action, constant learning, hard work and celebration of achievements. Aviation is this treasure for me!” With a record of 10-4 in MMA, Shevchenko now hopes her son follows her footsteps into the world of combat sports. “Thanks to all my friends! And of course, thanks to the fans who cheered up and supported! We will cheer together for my sister now!” Oops. Something went wrong. Please enter a valid email and try again. Sophomore (2024-25)Harned completed a consistent sophomore year all but one being top-three and 12 zone-qualifying dives throughout her 2024-25 season.   Harned scored a career best on platform (233.80) placing sixth at the Rutgers and Iowa tri-dual in February Some of her best dives came early on in the season Harned produced seven out of her 11 top-five finishes in the three-meter event Harned grabbed a seasonal best and second-place finish on the three-meter board (318.53) against Illinois.  competed on both the one-meter (242.40) and the three-meter (275.25) as well platform (196.55) at the Zone D Diving Championships to finish out her second season as a Husker Freshman (2023-24)Harned began her freshman campaign with two runner-up finishes against Iowa State posting zone-qualifying scores of 284.85 on the one meter and 290.55 on the three meter Harned set a career best on the three meter and logged a first-place finish with a zone-qualifying score of 331.50 She earned a pair of top-10 finishes at the Mizzou Invite Harned posted a score of 248.60 to finish eighth while finishing 10th in the three-meter final Harned competed on the one- and three-meter boards at the Zone D Championships in Houston She finished 38th on the one meter (231.80) and 23rd on the three meter (281.25) Harned completed her freshman season with 13 zone-qualifying scores and 10 top-three finishes Before NebraskaHarned joins the Huskers as a diver from Winter Haven where she won the Florida state title her senior year She placed second in her freshman and sophomore years and third her junior year She has qualified for the USA Diving Junior Nationals every year since 2015 White and Blue Diving national champion in the platform event In the 2023 USA Diving Zone B Championships she recorded a third-place finish in the one-meter dive a second-place finish in the three-meter dive and an eighth-place finish in the platform PersonalThe daughter of Pat Harned and Katya Odintsova Harned claimed second-team CSCAA Scholar All-America honors in 2024 She was an Academic All-Big Ten selection in 2025 She also earned three spots on the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll She was a two-time member of the Tom Osborne Citizenship Team and her other hobbies include glass painting and playing the piano She chose Nebraska because of the campus and atmosphere that she fell in love with when she visited in 2021.  Check out these photos highlighting Antonina Shevchenko's career through the years Four Russian journalists were sentenced to 5.5 years each on “extremism” charges Tuesday over their alleged work with the late Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny’s organizations, the independent news outlet SOTAvision reported Konstantin Gabov and Sergei Karelin were detained last year on accusations of gathering material and preparing and editing videos for Navalny’s Anti-Corruption Foundation (FBK) and the NavalnyLIVE YouTube channel saying they were being prosecuted for their work as journalists Moscow's Nagatinsky District Court found the journalists guilty of “participating in an extremist community” following a trial that was closed to the public SOTAvision reported from the courtroom on Tuesday The court also handed the journalists a three-year ban on administering websites Prosecutors had earlier requested that the journalists be sentenced to five years and 11 months in prison each has repeatedly denied the accusations against them saying neither journalist had ever worked for Navalny’s organizations had covered Navalny’s court hearings and filmed the last known video of the Kremlin critic before his Feb He was serving a 19-year prison sentence for “extremism” when he died under unclear circumstances Favorskaya previously said she was being persecuted for “helping to organize” Navalny’s funeral was prosecuted for filming street interviews reportedly worked for Reuters and the Russian television channels Moskva 24 and MIR as well as the Belarusian news agency Belsat Russian authorities banned Navalny’s activist and political groups including FBK as “extremist” in 2021 volunteers and supporters at risk of criminal prosecution In January, three former Navalny lawyers were sentenced to prison for up to five and a half years on the same charges of “participating in extremist activity.” Russia's Prosecutor General's Office has designated The Moscow Times as an "undesirable" organization criminalizing our work and putting our staff at risk of prosecution This follows our earlier unjust labeling as a "foreign agent." These actions are direct attempts to silence independent journalism in Russia The authorities claim our work "discredits the decisions of the Russian leadership." We see things differently: we strive to provide accurate We, the journalists of The Moscow Times, refuse to be silenced. But to continue our work, we need your help please support us monthly starting from just $2 and every contribution makes a significant impact independent journalism in the face of repression survival is often reserved only for the fittest as athletes continually face immense pressure to perform and maintain their positions within a highly competitive roster and sometimes life itself can get in the way highlighting just how challenging it can be to stay relevant in the sport Even fighters with recognized names and accomplished backgrounds aren't immune to the consequences of inactivity and inconsistent performances underscoring the brutal realities of mixed martial arts competition at the highest level According to Borrachinha Depot on X sister of current UFC Women's Flyweight Champion Valentina Shevchenko has been officially removed from the promotion’s active roster Antonina initially entered the UFC spotlight through Dana White's Contender Series where she impressed Dana White enough to earn her first UFC contract Antonina's recent record underscores that she has lost three of her last five bouts a statistic not overwhelmingly negative by UFC standards yet reflective of the demanding nature of professional fighting the core issue with Antonina’s UFC tenure has not been solely about wins and losses Antonina Shevchenko's most recent fight dates back to July 2022 when she narrowly secured a split-decision victory over Cortney Casey Shevchenko was dealing with a significant knee injury that initially caused the bout to be postponed Shevchenko stepped away from competition in 2024 for personal reasons and there have been reports indicating that she gave birth to a baby boy These combined factors significantly limited her availability Shevchenko's release is a stark reminder that in the UFC maintaining an active presence and consistent performance is crucial—not only for career longevity but also for simple survival within the promotion This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. 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Follow the topics, people and companies that matter to you. has announced her retirement from professional MMA 'Pantera' ended her tenure with a 4-4 record USA; Antonina Shevchenko (red gloves) fights Lucie Pudilova (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Prudential Center Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images / Vincent Carchietta-Imagn ImagesAntonina Shevchenko aims to become professional pilot after giving up MMAThe news comes in the form of an announcement on Shevchenko's Instagram account where she lamented on not being able to lay her gloves down inside the UFC Octagon "I didn’t have the opportunity to leave my gloves in the octagon by tradition; I didn’t think my fight in UFC in 2022 would be the last."[...] It's time to be focused on the next page - my career as a pilot it is hard to find another path you love that will be same intense and fullness Shevchenko retires with a professional MMA record of 10-4 and a professional kickboxing record of 39-1 Stick with MMAKnockout for more FREE coverage of the UFC, MMA, Boxing. 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