What’s Trending with Charles: baby hippo born at Cincinnati Zoo

What’s Trending with Charles: baby hippo born at Cincinnati Zoo
Published: Aug. 5, 2022 at 11:45 AM CDT
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (TENNESSEE VALLEY LIVING) - It’s Friday and that means it’s time to catch up on what was trending this week both locally and nationally.

WNBA basketball player Brittney Griner was sentenced to nine years in a Russian prison on Thursday. President Biden called her sentencing “unacceptable” and he said that he will continue to work to get her home.

The Kremlin made it clear on Friday that if a prisoner swap is going to happen, it warns the United States not to publicize it.

WNBA star Brittney Griner was convicted Thursday in a Russian court of drug possession and...
WNBA star Brittney Griner was convicted Thursday in a Russian court of drug possession and sentenced to 9 years in prison.(AP)

In Madison on Friday night, the 2022 Major League Eating World Banana Pudding Championship is happening at CrossPointe church. The person who places first will earn $1,500. So, if you are interested in watching people try to become the world champion for eating banana pudding, head to Madison at 6:45 p.m.

In animal news, the Cincinnati Zoo welcomed a baby hippo on Wednesday night. Bibi gave birth to a healthy, full-term hippo, making Fiona a big sister.

Bibi gave birth to a  new baby hippo late Wednesday at the Cincinnati Zoo.
Bibi gave birth to a new baby hippo late Wednesday at the Cincinnati Zoo.(Cincinnati Zoo)

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