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Millions of children in the Philippines returned to school this morning as the academic year started, with many taking their seats in classrooms for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic hit.

Shopping carts with the Walmart logo are seen outside a Walmart store in Burbank, California on August 15, 2022. - Walmart, the largest retailer the United States, will report second quarter earnings on August 16, 2022.

An ATV crash in the early hours of Saturday morning left one multiple injured and authorities believing alcohol was a factor. HOPE, N.J. (AP) - A 2-year-old child was seriously injured after being struck by a train at a New Jersey amusement park over the weekend, authorities said.Sgt.

DELAWARE COUNY - SEPTA is celebrating its newest station the Wawa way with free coffee and iced tea!The Wawa Station is the new final stop on the newly-named Media/Wawa Regional Rail Line, offering more transportation options to those living in Middletown Township, Chester Heights and nearby communities.A "hoagie-wrapped" train made its inaugural trip to Elwyn, about 3.5 miles away, immediately following a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday.MORE HEADLINES:On Sunday, Passengers got a chance to hop on the hoagie train when the new station officially opened, making its first official trips along the Regional Rail line.However, the party doesn't stop there! Wawa and SEPTA are extending the celebration with Commuter Day on Monday as the train makes its first weekday trips.Commuters are welcome to visit the station for free coffee from 5:30 to 10 a.m. and free iced tea from 4 to 6:30 p.m.

HOUSTON - Lonnice McCaskill-Thomas says the weeks leading up to her September 7 delivery date have been stressful. Last year while vacationing in Florida, a medical emergency two months after she delivered her third child caused her to begin taking blood thinner medication, after suffering from a pulmonary embolism.She was having problems eating, and began to cough up blood," says her husband Emmanuel.

Covid and monkeypox, another virus has now been detected."Tomato flu" - named after the red blisters that appear on the skin of those infected - shows symptoms similar to Covid including fever, fatigue, and body aches (although the two viruses are not related).Other symptoms include vomiting, diarrhoea, rashes and dehydration. In very few cases changes in limb colour have been reported.

CAMDEN COUNTY, N.J. - A high school in South Jersey is implementing new safety procedures ahead of the 2022-23 school year.Pennsauken High School will begin using metal detector screenings and student searches to "keep our students, staff, and schools safe," according to an announcement by the school district.The district says all students and visitors will be required to undergo a screening when entering the school, including all athletic and extracurricular activities. Prohibited items, including weapons, drug paraphernalia, controlled substances and vaping devices, will be confiscated.

LOWER MACUNGIE TWP., Pa. - Pennsylvania State Police on Friday issued a Missing Endangered Person alert for a young Lehigh County boy. Authorities say 4-year-old Mason Courtney was last seen around 1 p.m.

Moderna. The bivalent vaccine is designed to protect people from the original strain of COVID-19 and the original strain of the most dominant form of Covid, Omicron, specifically Omicron BA. 1.

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. - Authorities say a two-year undercover investigation resulted in 85 arrests, the seizure of over $12.8 million worth of drugs, and the dismantling of an international drug trafficking organization whose ringleaders operated out of Winter Haven.The Polk County Sheriff's Office said the investigation started in September 2020, when 32-year-old Demarcus Jefferson crashed his car into a Winter Haven gas station, killing a customer inside.Sheriff Grady Judd said surveillance video from the gas station showed people in masks running up to the totaled vehicle and grabbing items from the car's trunk before deputies arrived at the scene. According to the sheriff, they were taking drugs out of the trunk so deputies wouldn't find them during their crash investigation.Matt Murphy, who witnessed the 2020 gas station crash, told FOX 13 at the time that after the driver crashed through the building, an SUV showed up.

Boxing legend Mike Tyson is said to be spending £34,000 a month on smoking weed, as health concerns surrounding ‘The Baddest Man on The Planet’ continue to grow. Tyson has been no stranger to enjoying marijuana, even opening a cannabis ranch in Southern California. When discussing his love for the drug back in 2019 on his ‘Hotboxin Podcast’ alongside former NFL star Eben Britton, he revealed his exponential weed spending whilst on his ranch.

Health Canada approves 1st COVID-19 booster for kids 5-11 “High vaccination coverage in schools and the community will also help reduce the severity of illnesses during the expected fall and winter waves of COVID-19, in addition to influenza and other respiratory illnesses,” the statement from WPH noted.It says that keeping vaccinations up to date is the best way to prevent hospitalizations or death from COVID-19.Kids between the ages of six months and five years became eligible to be vaccinated at the end of July, with vaccinations now possible at family doctors or pharmacies.The region says it is also offering appointments at its vaccine clinics at 99 Regina St. in Waterloo or 30 Christopher Dr., although it is also welcoming walk-ins.

FILE - Indian national flags are seen on rooftops in the city of Ghaziabad, also located in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, on Aug. 18, 2022.

PHILADELPHIA - Police are investigating a shooting at a playground in East Mount Airy. The shooting occurred around 10:30 p.m.

Cocaine, weighing 41 pounds and with a street value of $1.3 million, was found on a passenger plane by officers with U.S. Customs and Border Protection at Philadelphia International Airport.

Colored fentanyl pills with the appearance of candy seized at Port of Nogales. (US Customs and Border Protection)Customs and Border Protection agents in Arizona seized more than 15,000 fentanyl pills that were strapped to a person's legs on Wednesday, and one official says that it could be the start of a trend targeting younger people.The "candy"-looking pills were seized in Arizona at the Nogales Port of Entry on Wednesday, and Port Director Michael W.

GERMANTOWN - A family is in mourning after a woman was hit and killed by a SEPTA bus in Germantown."They said that a 71-year-old woman got hit by a SEPTA bus at Greene and Walnut Lane. We were like, ‘Wait a minute, our Aunt Eloise is 71 and usually catches the bus right there!’" exclaimed nephew Gregory Shuler.Shuler is at a complete loss after finding out, through a news report, his 71-year-old aunt, Eloise Little, was the elderly woman hit and killed by a SEPTA bus late Wednesday evening. "I’m just in shock right now.

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Ariel Enrique Carrasco Intestroza, 25. LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. (FOX 5 DC) - A 25-year-old Leesburg man is facing a felony charge for alleged sexual abuse of a family member’s dog.READ MORE: Owners spread monkeypox to their dog, doctors reportLoudoun County Fire and Rescue and Loudoun County Animal Services responded to a service call on Aug.

FILE - NYPD officers investigate a fatal crash where a bicyclist and pedestrians were struck when two cars raced and crashed on June 25, 2022. (Photo by Jeff Bachner/NY Daily News via Getty Images) U.S.

PALM HARBOR, Fla. - If you or a loved one is feeling distressed, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The crisis center provides free and confidential emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to civilians and veterans. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Or text HOME to 741-741 (Crisis Text Line).CLICK HERE for the warning signs and risk factors of suicide. Call 1-800-273-TALK for free and confidential emotional support.McKenna Brown, 16, was a star athlete with a bright future, but just days before the start of her senior year at East Lake High she took her own life.

An East Kilbride doctor's surgery operating on an 'emergency only' service since the pandemic has been slammed a "shambles" by furious patients.

VINCENTOWN, N.J. - Firefighters are battling a three-alarm fire at a building in Burlington County. SKYFOX flew over the Mount Holly Motorsports on Route 206 in Vincentown, New Jersey, as fire crews were attempting to put out the blaze. The route is now closed due to the fire, according to FOX 29's Bob Kelly. Firefighters in New Jersey are battling a three-alarm fire that is tearing through Mount Holly Motorsports in Burlington County.Authorities say the fire broke out around 2:45 a.m. and no injuries have been reported. No additional information was released by fire officials. FOX 29's Steve Keeley is on his way to the scene to gather additional details on the fire. Firefighters in Burlington County, New Jersey are battling a three-alarm fire at Mount Holly Motorsports in Vincentown.

North Korean dictator was recently seen in propaganda footage with a large black mark on the back of his head.It was the latest in a series of occasions when the tyrant – who has been cutting back on public appearances – has been spotted with the strange marks.READ MORE: Mexican army arrests 167 cartel members in 'biggest op ever' - but it soon backfiresHe was seen with a similar mark in a slightly different place a couple of months ago, when it was visible in the mirror behind him during a meeting with his inner circle.There were marks visible behind his ears in April, when he joined the Army’s 90th anniversary bash.And last summer, the bully was seen with a flesh-coloured bandage on the back of his head during a speech.It’s all led to speculation that he has pain so severe that he needs injections to keep up his strongman act.Michael Madden, an expert on North Korea’s elite, said: “The most likely [possibility] is that it is bruising from receiving injections.“The marks have different colours and appear in different places.

PHILADELPHIA - As Temple University welcomes students back to campus ahead of the Fall semester, Philadelphia's gun violence crisis continues to spiral out of control leading to safety concerns. According to the latest data from the Philadelphia Police Department, there have been more than 340 homicides in the city this year. That number is outpacing 2021's historically tragic 562 murders by 2%, according to the data.Campus safety has always been a hot-button issue at Temple University, especially after the shooting death of Sam Collington in a botched robbery last fall. Temple University held a virtual forum on gun violence following the shooting death of 21-year-old student Sam Collington. Shaynah Ferreira has more on Good Day Philadelphia.To help quell the safety concerns of students and parents, Temple hired a Vice President of Public Safety and beefed up security measures. Stacey Achen, who dropped off her Alec on Tuesday, told FOX 29's Jennifer Joyce that she was hesitant to send her child to the school but was reassured after a campus visit. "I didn’t want him coming here, I was very concerned, but once we did a campus visit realized security is really tight, that was very reassuring," Achen said. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESTemple's police force last winter openly admitted that it was understaffed, operating at 60% normal capacity plus abnormal overtime shifts. The university responded by making more hires and upping patrols around campus as part of its safety enhancements shared by the school in March."It’s kind of a stigma around safety around here, but whenever I’ve been here it’s been safe never had any issues with it," Donnie Robson, a Temple freshman, said. Fall semester classes will start at Temple on Aug.

KIAWAH ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA - MAY 17: An alligator looks on during a practice round prior to the 2021 PGA Championship at Kiawah Island Resort's Ocean Course on May 17, 2021 in Kiawah Island, South Carolina.

Covid-19 cases were detected after 3,499 tests were conducted in the last 24 hours, taking the cumulative count of tests to 1,79,60,944, while just a day before, 7,258 Covid-19 tests were conducted in the city.  The BMC further noted that Mumbai's tally of recuperated cases rose to 1,108,767 after 477 patients recovered in the last 24 hours, leaving the city with 5,071 active cases, adding that the city has a coronavirus recovery rate of 97.8 per cent Of the 332 new Covid-19 cases, only 31 patients were symptomatic. According to the bulletin, the growth rate of Covid-19 stood at 0.064 per cent between August 9 and August 15, while the case doubling rate was 1,066 days.

A small rise in the proportion of unemployed people in the UK could be a sign of worse things yet to come, economists have warned.

FILE - A Slurpee is photographed on July 10, 2017, in San Jose, Calif. (Photo by MediaNews Group/Bay Area News via Getty Images) 7-Eleven is reviving its Bring Your Own Cup Day for a second time this year.The day is currently set for Saturday, Aug.

PHILADELPHIA - One-year after arriving in Philadelphia from war-torn Afghanistan, evacuees gathered at Philadelphia's City Hall on Monday to thank officials and share their stories. Saleh Samit recalled arriving at Philadelphia International Airport after leaving behind his native Afghanistan as part of the Kabul airlift. He was among 2,5000 evacuees that came through Philadelphia during evacuation, 800 of them have remained living in the area. Samit said just a few months after arriving in the United States he got a full-time job and is proudly paying taxes. "We left everything behind we just came with one clothes," Samit said.

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner is urging people to come forward with information on violent crime after another weekend in the city plagued by multiple deadly incidents. On Friday night, twelve people were shot in at least six different shootings across the city, including a pregnant woman. Violence continued throughout the weekend when a man was shot multiple times in Kensington and a crash that left two dead and multiple others injured in West Philadelphia. During his weekly gun crimes update on Monday, Krasner said, as of August 14, the city has had 344 homicides compared to 336 this time last year. Between August 4 and August 10, there were 11 homicides and 33 nonfatal shootings, Krasner said. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESKrasner ended his portion of the press conference by urging people to come forward with information on violent cases. "It shouldn't have to be said, but I'm [going to] say it anyway. Please come forward," he said.

California are now facing a surge in their cost of living by more than $1,000 per month for rent and other fees, sparking outrage in the community, according to a report. Murrieta resident Yvonne Collins, whose mother and stepfather live at Paradise Village in National City, California, was told by her mother that a newsletter informed them they would be required to pay an additional $1,000 in rent each month, FOX 5 of San Diego reported.National City is located about six miles from San Diego."They couldn’t believe it. My mom was like, ‘The rent’s going to go up $1,000’ – and I’m like, ‘That has to be a mistake.’ Nobody does that.

school.Sleep is one of the three pillars of a healthy lifestyle, along with proper nutrition and exercise. Students who get the recommended hours of sleep on a regular basis are more likely to have improved attention, behavior, learning, memory, emotional regulation, quality of life, and mental and physical health, according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.The key to achieving proper rest is setting a bedtime — and sticking to it year-round.

Ashley Richards, 32, was booked into the Pinellas County Jail on Aug. 10, 2022.

WILMINGTON, Del. - Police in New Castle County are asking for help identifying a hit-and-run suspect.Officials say New Castle County police were called to Carpenter Station Road and Valley Run Drive, in Wilmington, Saturday, for a reported accident.A 78-year-old, riding a motorcycle, was heading south on Carpenter Station Road and approaching Valley Run Drive. A driver of a cream-colored Honda CRV turned left at the intersection and hit the 78-year-old.

HOUSTON - Children's Protective Services would more than likely remove a child from a parent who told them to become a prostitute."They should, and they would," said family law attorney Mike Schneider.RELATED: Disturbing video shows brutal attack of foster teen, as CPS worker watchesKeisha Bazley has nine kids. She turned to Child Protective Services to help her with her 14-year-old daughter, who she says was running away and causing trouble at school,"My daughter told me that the worker had been telling her she should do these things, so she said she decided to video her," Bazley said.CPS is housing the girl at a hotel.

Coronation Street favourite Yasmeen Metcalfe (Shelley King) health takes a turn for the worse next week.Zeedan Nazir (Qasim Akhtar) learns from Craig Tinker (Colson Smith) that the detective Stu Carpenter (Bill Fellows) accused of persecution took early retirement for a spurious reason and he asks the copper to try and find out more.Yasmeen and Zeedan receive letters from Stu begging them to visit him in prison but she rips them up and bins them.READ MORE: Coronation Street spoilers confirm shock domestic abuse horror as villain revealedCraig breaks the news that Stu could be released within a matter of days.Yasmeen delivers a speech about domestic abuse to the fundraiser guests, but she becomes visibly panicky.Roy Cropper (David Neilson) calls at Speed Daal only to find Yasmeen suffering a panic attack and struggling to breathe.Meanwhile, Zeedan waits for Stu in the prison visiting room.Stu tells Zeedan about his case files and how he intends to prove his innocence.Zeedan calls at the solicitors’ office and asks Adam Barlow (Sam Robertson) to request Stu’s case files.When Adam confirms that he’s requested Stu’s old case files, Yasmeen reels and confronts Zeedan.Stu calls Zeedan and begs him to pass the phone to Yasmeen but she kills the call.Elsewhere in Weatherfield, Craig asks Carla Connor (Alison King) not to put Faye Windass (Ellie Leech) under pressure at work.Faye tears a strip off Craig for humiliating her in front of her boss.Craig apologises to Faye for doing her head in but when he presents her with a special nightie designed to keep her cool and improve her sleep, she’s distraught.Craig asks Faye if he should move back to his mum’s.

Atal Pension Yojana account of income tax payers who joins after October will be closed Eligibility rules for opening an Atal Pension Yojana (APY) account opening is going to change from 1st October 2022. From 1st October 2022, an income tax payers won't be eligible for subscribing to the Atal Pension scheme. The central government has made it clear that if an income tax payer opens an APY account under the APY scheme, his or her account shall be liable to be closed.

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. - A 15-year-old Sewell, New Jersey boy has been charged with second-degree manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a 14-year-old boy.Officials with the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office announced Friday that the 15-year-old was charged and taken into custody.Gloucester Township Police were called to a residence on the unit block of Gable Court August 8th, just before noon, on the report of a person shot.Responding officers found the 14-year-old victim suffering from a gunshot wound inside the residence.He was rushed to Cooper University Hospital, where he died a short time later.Investigators determined the 15-year-old was handling the firearm recklessly and it went off, hitting the victim.