Considered a "low-key" shower because of the small number of meteors that can be seen (between five and 10 per hour), it's also localized only to the Northern Hemisphere, according to EarthySky.org. "If you look from a Northern Hemisphere location around the time of the solstice, you’ll find the Big Dipper and the star Kochab well up in the north-northeast at around 1 a.m your local time.

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B.C. teachers fear return to class could turn into superspreader event

With students in our province set to return to classes next week, teachers are worried about schools hosting potential superspreader events and the union is calling for in-person learning to be delayed until at least Jan. 10.

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(VIDEO) Monster Crocodile trapped in a snare in Matara

COLOMBO (News 1st); A monster crocodile was discovered trapped in a snare on Tuesday (28) morning in Malimbada Matara.News 1st correspondent in the area reported that the crocodile was discovered close to the Nilwala River and it was in pain at the time of discovery.The 17 feet long monster crocodile had later succumbed to its injuries and a veterinary examination and postmortem will be carried out by the wildlife officers attached to the Udawala National Park.

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The iconic pictures of 2021 – a year of angry protests, emotional farewells, famous victories... and more Covid

We were promised the Roaring Twenties – or at least that’s what we hoped for. This time last year, optimists among us made a bold prediction.

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A retrospective study of a large cohort of US pregnancies during the COVID-19 pandemic found that infection with SARS-CoV-2 was associated with increased risks for poor pregnancy outcomes, an international team of researchers reported today in the Journal of Infectious Diseases.Using de-identified administrative claims and electronic

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Mother and daughter fatally shot on Christmas Day, police searching for husband as person of interest

DETROIT (FOX 2) - 57-year-old Elaine Fizer and her 13-year-old daughter, Daunya, were fatally shot in their own home on Christmas Day.The family was visiting the home for Christmas on the 18000 block of Prevost St when they made the tragic discovery."Christmas will never be the same," said the family.Elaine was Daunya's adoptive mother.

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Year in review: A look back at the top Canadian political stories of 2021

With less than a week to go until 2022, it’s time to look back at the year that was in Canadian politics. From COVID-19 and Truth and Reconciliation to climate change and the Canadian federal election, a lot has happened in 2021.

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Pandemic tech darlings turned to duds in 2021

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Series of winter storms blast western US with more snow ahead

the National Weather Service — which added that a "wintry mixture" was also expected to move into portions of the Northeast throughout the day. The NWS’ Storm Prediction Center said significant snowfall will continue for portions of West Coast mountain ranges and the Intermountain West, while parts of the West Coast will see record cold temperatures. The Sierra Nevada Mountains are expected to receive another 1 to 2 feet of snow, with totals up to 3 feet in the highest elevations, forecasters said.Several feet of snow was expected to fall in the highest elevations through Wednesday.

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Severe sore throat, runny nose -- COVID-19 omicron symptoms resemble flu, cold

DETROIT (FOX 2) - Symptoms of the omicron COVID-19 variant may make you think you have the flu or a cold.Dr. Sandeep Sohal, an infectious disease fellow with Beaumont Health, said people are experiencing symptoms that appear to be other illnesses.MORE: Everything to know about the omicron variant"The symptoms of omicron, right now from what we understand, resemble the flu," Sohal said.

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Global terror up amid pandemic: US data

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New gathering limits come into effect in Quebec as COVID-19 cases soar across Canada

COVID-19 case counts soar across the country.The province is capping private gatherings at six people or two family bubbles as of Boxing Day Sunday, after reporting more than 10,000 cases of the coronavirus on Christmas Eve and another 9,206 on Christmas Day.Officials have said the daily numbers are likely an underestimation because the province’s testing centres are overwhelmed and can’t keep up with demand.The highly infectious Omicron variant of the virus has been driving a surge in COVID-19 cases across much of Canada in recent weeks.Ontario reported 9,826 new COVID-19 cases Boxing Day.Christmas Day was the third day in a row that Ontario broke its record for daily case counts with 10,412 infections.Ontario Health Minister Christine

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26 Dengue fatalities & over 33,000 patients in 2021 – Dengue Prevention Unit

COLOMBO (News 1st); 26 people have died of dengue in 2021 in Sri Lanka, said the country’s Dengue Prevention Unit.During this year almost 33,000 dengue patients were reported from all parts of the country.The Dengue Prevention Unit urged the people to seek immediate medical attention of they suffer from the dengue symptoms, noting that hospitals have the capacity to treat dengue patients.

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FHP: Children tried to save their mother from Pinellas gas station fire

EAST LAKE, Fla. - The daughter and son of a woman who died in a gas station fire in Pinellas County tried to control the blaze when it occurred and save their mother, troopers revealed Thursday.Florida Highway Patrol troopers said the children were alongside a good Samaritan when the fire broke out Wednesday at the Shell gas station on East Lake Road, just north of Tampa Road. According to Florida Highway Patrol, a 66-year-old Palm Harbor woman backed her vehicle into one of the gas pumps, causing it to fall onto a woman pumping gas into her SUV.Troopers said she was pinned between the gas pump and her vehicle before the exposed gasoline caught fire. That's when her two children, an 11-year-old son and a 14-year-old daughter, jumped out to

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Restrictions may return in Delhi as Covid positivity rate rises to 0.46%

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Five Greater Manchester boroughs now have Covid infection rates over 1,000 as cases continue to soar

Almost 30,000 people tested positive for coronavirus in just one week in Greater Manchester - as infection rates continue to soar in all ten boroughs.

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B.C. evening weather forecast: December 23

Meteorologist Kasia Bodurka has the Thursday, December 23, 2021 forecast for Metro Vancouver and British Columbia.

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LPL 2021: Jaffna Kings crowned Champions

Jaffna Kings were crowned Champions of the Lanka Premier League 2021 for the second consecutive time, after beating Galle Gladiators by 23 runs in the final at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium in Hambantota.After opting to bat first, Jaffna Kings scored 201 runs for the loss of 03 wickets at the end of 20 overs.Rahmanullah Gurbaz scored 35 off 18; while Opener Avishka Fernando scored 63 off 41 with 08 fours and 02 sixes.Tom Kohler-Cadmore was unbeaten on 57 off 41 balls.Chasing a target of 202, Galle Gladiators only managed to put up 178 runs for 09 wickets, at the end of their 20 overs.For the Gladiators, Danushka Goonetileke scored 54 off 21 with 7 fours and 3 sixes and Kusal Mendis scored 39 off 28.Skipper Bhanuka

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Prince Harry, Meghan Markle release 1st photo of daughter Lilibet in 2021 Xmas card

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have released their 2021 Christmas card, offering the world the first official glimpse of their six-month-old daughter, Lilibet “Lili” Diana, born in June this year.Their two-year-old son, Archie Harrison, is also front-and-centre, with a shock of red hair just like his father’s.“This year, 2021, we welcomed our daughter, Lilibet, to the world,” the caption on the card reads.

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Covid infections soar to record high as Omicron sweeps through UK

Covid infection levels have reached a record high in the UK, new data shows, as the Health Secretary maintained no further restrictions will be set out before Christmas.

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Things you may have missed in 2021: Scientific, medical advances and more

global pandemic may have continued to absorb the world’s attention in 2021, such as the ongoing drive to vaccinate the population against COVID-19, many unrelated medical advances, scientific discoveries and other notable events happened throughout the year. Some of these breakthroughs may not have grabbed everyone’s attention but could ultimately prove to enhance lives in the future or open the door for further discovery — potentially even on another planet.Here’s a look at some notable things you may have missed in 2021:FILE - Painting depicting Mammoths roaming the earth during the early ice age (Photo by: Universal History Archive/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) Scientists in February made a mammoth discovery.

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MedPlus Health shares listing today. Experts predict 'moderate' premium on debut

initial public offering (IPO) was subscribed 52.59 times on the last day of offer that concluded on December 15. Stock market experts predict that Medplus shares may list at a moderate premium of 15-20%.

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Scott Moe talks 2021 regrets, losing political ground and shinny hockey in year-end chat

WATCH: Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says at the rink, you’re likely to find him in the penalty box. That’s where many also want him placed for his 2021 pandemic response, which he defended in a year-end chat.

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COVID-19 Scan for Dec 22, 2021

People unvaccinated against COVID-19 were at up to four times the risk of infection, finds a JAMA Network Open study based on tests taken at US retail pharmacies, most of them after the emergence of the Delta (B1617.2) variant.Researchers from CVS Health in Rhode Island analyzed the incidence

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'Book of Boba Fett' Fan Premiere Event Postponed Due to COVID-19 Surge

Hollywood is slowly starting to see more and more postponements and cancellations due to the latest COVID-19 variant wave with regard to Omicron.

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Reserves will remain above US $ 3Bn by end of 2021: CBSL

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Central Bank of Sri Lanka says that it is currently taking measures to ensure that, by the end of 2021, official reserves will remain above USD 3 billion. In a release, the CBSL states that the Sri Lankan economy showed resilience throughout 2021 despite the headwinds of the economic impact of COVID-19 and challenges posed by adverse developments in the external sector.

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How Greater Manchester's coronavirus rates compare to rest of England as cases soar

New data has revealed that over 90 per cent of local areas in the UK have seen a steady increase in Covid infection rates.

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New Ambassadors and High Commissioners present credentials to President

COLOMBO (News 1st); Seventeen newly accredited envoys to Sri Lanka including 11 newly appointed Ambassadors and six High Commissioners presented their credentials to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the President’s House on Tuesday (21).The new Ambassadors were appointed from Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Hungary, Mauritania, Tunisia, Argentina, the Dominican Republic, Spain and Slovenia.The new High Commissioners represent Sierra Leone, Rwanda, Botswana, Malta, the Republic of Guyana and Nigeria.1. Mr.

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Gondek says Calgary Flames owners announced intentions to pull out of event centre

Calgary Mayor Joyti Gondek sent out a series of tweets late Tuesday evening stating the owners of the Calgary Flames have announced their intention to pull out of the deal for a new event centre. Adam MacVicar reports.

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Rs. 400 Million worth illicit liquor & narcotics seized in 2021

COLOMBO (News 1st): More than 36,000 people have been arrested during illegal liquor and narcotics raids, so far this year, the Excise Department of Sri Lanka said.A majority of 18,572 suspects have been arrested for the possession, transportation, and sale of illegally manufactured spirits, Kapila Kumarasinghe, the Deputy Commissioner of Excise noted.Another 2296 suspects have been arrested for the possession of Heroin.According to the Excise Department, the total value of the items seized during raids this year was over Rs. 400 million.The total fine imposed on the arrested suspects is Rs.

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Demand stretches testing sites, booster clinics as Omicron cases soar

Skyrocketing Omicron case numbers have fuelled demand for rapid COVID-19 tests and vaccine boosters. As Mike Drolet explains, one epidemiologist says it’s only a matter of time before “everyone” catches this variant.

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News Scan for Dec 21, 2021

A study of 107 French teens hospitalized with the COVID-19–related multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) shows that none had been fully vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2, and only 7 had received one dose.In the study, published yesterday in JAMA, the researchers studied MIS

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John Swinney warns Celtic v Hibs cup final could have been 'super spreader' covid event

John Swinney has warned last week's League Cup final between Celtic and Hibs could have been a “super spreader" event for the Omicron variant of coronavirus.

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London’s Boler Mountain officially opens slopes for 2021-22 season

delayed until mid-February because of COVID-19 restrictions. This year, though, Boler was able to go ahead and open on schedule.

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Quebec imposes new health restrictions as COVID-19 cases continue to soar in the province

As of 5pm Monday, all gyms, performance venues, movie theatres, taverns, bars and spas will close. As will primary and secondary schools, as well as adult learning centres.

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Export income from fisheries for 2021, to become highest in history

COLOMBO (News 1st); The export income of Sri Lanka’s Fisheries Exports for 2021 is on target to become the highest in history.According to the statistics made available by the end of November 2021, the export income of Fisheries Exports was US $ 287 Million, and the Balance of Trade was at US $ 171 Million, said State Minister Kanchana Wijeskera.According to the State Minister, the top gainer was the Prawn Industry which showed a 181% growth.Notably, Canned Fish imports have also dropped by 68%.According to the Ministry of Fisheries Sri Lanka exported 24,229 MT of fish and fishery products from January to November 2021 valued at US $ 287 Million.At the same time, Sri Lanka also imported 52,246 fish and fishery products valued at US $ 116

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Boris Johnson considers introducing tougher restrictions as Covid-19 cases soar in Greater Manchester's 'hotspots'

Covid-19 cases are soaring in Greater Manchester’s hotspots as the Prime Minister considers introducing tougher restrictions to get a grip on the Omicron variant.

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Medplus Health IPO: What GMP reflects as all eyes set on share listing

Medplus Health IPO: Finalisation of Medplus Health Services share allocation has been announced and now all eyes are set on Medplus IPO listing date, which is most likely on 23rd December 2021. The public issue worth ₹1,398.30 crore was subscribed 52.59 times in 3-day bidding from 13th to 15th December 2021. After allocations of shares, grey market is also signaling about the book built issue. As per the market observers, shares of Medplus Health Services are trading at a premium of ₹160 in grey market today.

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SL tourism fruitful in last quarter of 2021, says Ministry

October – 22,000 + November – 44,000 + December (to date)- 44,000 +Hettiarachchi noted close to 150,000 tourist arrivals have been recorded from January 2021 to date. He further noted a target of 200,000 arrivals was set for this year and they hope to reach at least 175,000 to 185,000 tourist arrivals at the end of the year (2021).

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Global News at 5:30 Toronto: December 20, 2021

Monday marked the first day eligibility for booster shots in Ontario expanded to those aged 18 and older. A Toronto senior who has been in Canada for more than 20 years is now facing deportation.

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Toronto police chief looks back at 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has provided many challenges for the Toronto Police Service in 2021. In fact, shortly after his year-end interview with Global News crime specialist Catherine McDonald, police chief James Ramer tested positive for the virus.

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COVID-19 update, 21 December 2021 2pm

COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins, Ministry of Health Chief Science Advisor, Ian Town and paediatrician Dr Danny Delore will update media at 2pm today.

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Donors making a difference - Life-saving supplies

Over the past few weeks, contributions to WHO have helped acquire and deliver lab supplies in Sierra Leone, COVID-19 test kits in Uganda, vaccines in Guyana, and intravenous fluids to fill a shortage in the Islamic Republic of Iran.

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News Scan for Dec 20, 2021

A small observational study presented over the weekend at the online Euroanaesthesia conference suggests that, of COVID-19 patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU), those with acute kidney injury (AKI) are more likely to die in the hospital than those with a history of kidney disease.According to a press release from study sponsor, The European Soc

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Quebec shutting down schools, bars, gyms, and more as COVID-19 cases soar

Quebec Health Minister Christian Dubé announced Monday that starting at 5 p.m., schools, bars, casinos, gyms and other similar venues will be closed as the Omicron COVID-19 variant continues to surge in the province, which saw 4,571 new cases — a record daily high on Dec. 20.

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Quebec shutting down schools, bars, gyms as COVID-19 cases soar

Quebec is shutting down a number of industries, along with in-person learning at schools, over skyrocketing cases of COVID-19 and an increase in hospitalizations.

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Sarah Jessica Parker Felt 'Responsible' For Willie Garson’s Health On Set Of And Just Like That…

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Winter solstice 2021: Dec. 21 marks 1st day of winter, shortest day of year

The Old Farmer’s Almanac. For people who live on the northern half of Earth, it happens each year on Dec. 21 or 22.

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A meal of rice, dhal & pol sambol costs Rs. 57/- more compared to Jan 2021

COLOMBO (News 1st); Prices of rice, vegetables, and fruits have increased compared to the beginning of 2021.Here’s the standing of the prices of some of the essential items.Rice (1kg): From Rs. 115/- to Rs.

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