PHILADELPHIA - All school buildings will close Thursday, due to the snow, School District of Philadelphia officials announced.Authorities with the district listed buildings to close include all Family Technology Centers, Specialized Services Regional Centers, headquarters on North Broad Street and all school buildings, based on Thursday’s forecasted snow event.Additionally, students will continue to observe digital lessons, as planned.

There is no "snow day."School officials said, despite the Tech Support Centers being shuttered, families and staff can utilize the Tech Support hotline at 215-400-5555 (staff) and 215-400-4444 (families).Essential personnel will be contacted by their supervisor in regard to how they will report for the day.

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399 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Alberta on Thursday

COVID-19 were reported in the province over the last 24 hours on Thursday.There were 280 people in hospital with 56 of those in the ICU.Eight additional deaths were reported to Alberta Health over the past 24 hours, four of which were in the Edmonton zone. Alberta seniors hopeful for future as COVID-19 vaccines open to those 75 and older A woman in her 30s, a woman in her 70s and a man in his 70s died.

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School District of Philadelphia postpones return to limited in-person learning

PHILADELPHIA - The School District of Philadelphia has delayed its plan to welcome a limited number of students back into classrooms on March 1.The city-led third party mediation process between the School District of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers on the phased reopening of the city’s public schools is nearing conclusion.However, pre-kindergarten through second grade students who were set to return Monday will remain virtual until further details are announced.The union argued that school buildings were not properly fit for the safety of students and staff. PFT pointed at the use of window fans to address airflow concerns in schools with insufficient HVAC systems as an area of contention.

Brotherly Love for Texas: Good Day shows Philly love to Texans in need

PHILADELPHIA - Our Good Day Philadelphia family will be showing their support to the people of Texas Friday morning.As you may know, FOX 29' Alex Holley is from the Dallas area, and her family is one of many impacted by the crisis across the state in the wake of a winter storm.We've decided to help those in need by showing our Philly love for the Food Bank of North Texas. DONATE: FOOD BANK OF NORTH TEXASThe Food Bank of North Texas has been working to close the hunger gap in the region by providing access to nutritious food.

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Nova Scotia reports 8 new COVID-19 cases Thursday

Nova Scotia health officials are worried after the province reported eight new cases of covid-19, three of which remain under investigation. Thursday’s case numbers are the largest single-day jump in daily counts since mid-January.

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Social vulnerability matters in vaccine rollout, says international research team

vaccine distribution plans should take into account “social” vulnerability, and not just medical vulnerability.The study recommends an approach to COVID-19 vaccine distribution based on existing human rights law. Should all seniors get the COVID-19 vaccine before essential workers? Co-author Maxwell Smith, a Western University bioethicist and assistant professor, says “even relatively innocuous criteria” like age should be balanced with factors like income or access to health care.“We know if you’re older, you are at greater risk of dying or having severe disease.

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Public health agency investigating reports of 2 quarantine sexual assaults

quarantine periods.A spokesperson for Health Minister Patty Hajdu said allegations of assaults reported in the media this week are “really concerning.” Quarantine compliance officer faces sexual assault, extortion charges Cole Davidson said the public health agency would review its own procedures as well as those of its service providers to ensure the safety of travellers returning to the country.The response follows reports that a quarantine screening officer as well as a returning traveller have been charged in separate sexual assault cases that allegedly occurred last week.The Opposition Conservatives immediately demanded a suspension of the obligation for travellers to quarantine in hotels until better safety measures are in place, as

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Biden marks 50 million COVID-19 vaccine doses in first 5 weeks in office

WASHINGTON - Days after marking a solemn milestone in the pandemic, President Joe Biden is celebrating the pace of his efforts to end it.On Thursday, Biden marked the administration of the 50 millionth dose of COVID-19 vaccine since his swearing-in.

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Pentagon says reported sexual assaults at academies dropped

WASHINGTON – The number of sexual harassment and sexual assault cases reported at the military service academies dropped in the pandemic-shortened 2019-20 school year, the Pentagon said Thursday.

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B.C. health officials to provide Thursday COVID-19 update

COVID-19 pandemic.The news conference at 1 p.m. will be carried live on BC1, on our website, the Global BC Facebook page and CKNW.The press conference comes after B.C.

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Pupils isolating after positive Covid case at primary school

phase one of the roadmap out of lockdown begins from that date. Mike Cooke, headteacher of the Plymouth Grove West school, said: "Following a positive test in our reception class bubble we have had to ask nine children to self-isolate until the 8th March in line with the public health guidelines."Keep up to date with the biggest and best stories, including suggestions for family days out and ways to keep the kids entertained.It's completely free to sign up; all you have to do is fill in your details at the top of any 'Family & Kids' story, including this one.

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COVID-19: 3 new cases in Kawartha Lakes include Caressant Care McLaughlin staffer

COVID-19 cases reported in the region Thursday, including a staff case at a Lindsay long-term care still battling a deadly outbreak.In its Thursday update, the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit reported three cases in the City of Kawartha Lakes and two in Northumberland County.According to Ross Memorial Hospital, one of the cases is a new staff case at Caressant Care McLaughlin long-term care in Lindsay. The outbreak declared Jan.

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New Brunswick reports single COVID-19 case Thursday

COVID-19 in the province Thursday.The case is located in Zone 4 (Edmundston region) and involves a person between the ages 30 and 39. The province says the person is considered a close contact of a previously confirmed case and is currently self-isolating.New Brunswick has 49 active cases.

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Former Olympics gymnastics coach with ties to Larry Nassar charged with sexual assault, trafficking

Lansing, Mich. - A former U.S. Olympics gymnastics coach with ties to disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar was charged Thursday with two dozen crimes, including sexual assault, human trafficking and running a criminal enterprise.John Geddert was head coach of the 2012 U.S.

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Costco to raise minimum wage to $16 per hour, above Amazon, Target

Costco will raise its minimum wage to $16 an hour starting next week, CEO Craig Jelinek said during a Senate Budget Committee hearing on Thursday."Since Costco's inception, the company has been committed to paying the employees very competitive retail wages and providing them broad and affordable health care benefits," Jelinek said. "Two years ago, we moved our starting hourly wage to $15 everywhere in the U.S. Effective next week, the starting wage will go to $16.""It's important to us that Costco employees have opportunities to make more than just $15 or $16 an hour.

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Ally McCoist baffled by Rangers Covid puzzler as legend delivers verdict on trio's return

Ally McCoist admits he didn't see a return for Rangers trio of Covid sinners against Antwerp coming.Bongani Zungu, Nathan Patterson and Calvin Bassey were all named on the bench for the last 32 second leg despite only just returning from self-isolation on Wednesday.The trio, alongside youth team players Dapo Mebude, who is currently on loan at Queen of the South, and Brian Kinnear were caught attending a party in the early hours of Valentine's Day in breach of government Covid regulations.Each filmed an emotional apology to their family and the fans on Rangers TV before Steven Gerrard released a statement saying these have been accepted by the club and "strong disciplinary sanctions"taken.Former boss McCoist admitted he was shocked to see

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More than 2,000 Albertans 75 and older receive COVID-19 vaccine on Day 1 of rollout

COVID-19 vaccination booking system, more than 2,000 Albertans 75 and older received their first dose of the vaccine on Wednesday.Wednesday marked the first day community seniors who were born in 1946 or earlier could book their vaccination appointments.The demand to book appointments was incredibly high, as anticipated, which led to the Alberta Health Services website crashing or not loading for many trying to book appointments. Calls to Health Link 811 also rang busy or wouldn’t connect.

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Maharashtra reports over 8,000 new Covid-19 cases for second straight day

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Catholic school kicks out kids after mom posts explicit photos online

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - A Sacramento mother is speaking out after her kids were kicked out of Catholic school because she has explicit photos online.Crystal Jackson says her three sons were expelled from Sacred Heart Parish School because of her "only fans" page.Jackson says posting images on the adult, membership-based website has helped her marriage, and now earns her $150,000 a month.But when a father came across her page last year, word spread, and parents contacted the parish to have her family removed. "There is this contract that says 'We reserve the right to disqualify your student, your children,'" said attorney Mark Reichel.

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Target to open mini Apple stores in select locations

Concept illustration of new Apple destination rolling out in Target locations. (Target)Target on Thursday announced plans to open mini Apple stores within select locations this month, effectively doubling the tech behemoth's footprint inside the stores.The so-called "dedicated Apple shopping destinations" will first roll out at 17 Target stores nationwide, spanning from San Jose, California to Miami, the retailer said.

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Driver slams into front of Target store in Cherry Hill, New Jersey

CHERRY HILL, N.J. - Emergency crews in New Jersey responded to a Target in Cherry Hill after a driver apparently drove through the front of the store.SKYFOX was over the scene Thursday morning along Route 38.Video from the scene showed a busted-out window in the front of the store, opposite the main entrance.The rear portion of the vehicle was still visible inside the store.Police have not said if the driver or any customers or staff were injured at this time.___AdvertisementDOWNLOAD: FOX 29 NEWS APPSUBSCRIBE: Good Day Digest Newsletter | FOX 29 Philly on YouTubeFOLLOW: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

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Target is expanding its partnership with Apple by launching mini stores within the big box retailer.

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Ontario set to release updated COVID-19 modelling projections Thursday

Ontario reports more than 1,100 new coronavirus cases, 23 more deaths Two weeks ago, Brown said projections indicated more contagious variants of COVID-19 are spreading in the province.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]He said at the time that they accounted for five to 10 per cent of all cases.

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COVID-19 oxygen emergency impacting more than half a million people in low- and middle-income countries every day, as demand surges

More than half a million COVID-19 patients in LMICs estimated to need oxygen treatment every day.New assessments show US$90 million immediate funding required to meet urgent need in up to 20 low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).

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The community hub that has proven a lifeline for the vulnerable throughout the pandemic

direct to your inboxA community hub has proven a lifeline to the vulnerable throughout the pandemic – including those who have only been told to shield in the last few weeks.Following the government’s change to its shielding lists this month, 1.7m more people were asked to self isolate for their own protection.A coordinator at one of Trafford’s local community hubs, which have been providing support for vulnerable people since the start of the pandemic, said there’s been an up-tick in people looking for support in recent weeks as a result.Gaynor Mullin, a former yoga instructor, started as a volunteer at the Sale hub when the pandemic first hit.She then became a full time staff member last November and said her team has been fielding calls

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Carson Wentz surprises fan who wished him well after trade to Colts

Carson Wentz and Giovanni shared a special moment on the training camp sidelines back in 2019.

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Developing nations at risk of debt crisis due to Covid-19: World Bank head

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CDC: 55 COVID-19 cases identified among 81 fitness class attendees at Chicago exercise facility

CHICAGO - The CDC said 55 COVID-19 cases were identified among 81 attendees of indoor high-intensity classes at a Chicago exercise facility in August and September.The CDC just recently released this report.On Sept. 8, 2020, the Chicago Department of Public Health was notified of a potential outbreak of COVID-19 at the exercise facility.From Aug. 24 to Sept.1, 2020, the facility offered four to eight high-intensity indoor classes daily.

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Philadelphia opens second mass vaccination clinic Thursday in Juniata Park

JUNIATA PARK - Philadelphia will open its second mass vaccination clinic Thursday morning at a charter school in Juniata Park as the city continues to expand vaccine availability to high-risk people in traditionally underserved communities.The Community Academy of Philadelphia Charter School which is currently vacant as students work from home will begin serving as a vaccine clinic Thursday at 9 a.m. Officials say the school located on 1100 block of Erie Avenue has the ability to administer hundreds of doses per day.

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Scotland's Six Nations clash with France is OFF after coronavirus outbreak

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Kamloops student sent home from school over dress code concerns

A Kamloops grade 12 student was sent home from school over concerns about dress code infractions. But she says her attire did not violate the dress code, and she’s being punished for other people’s behaviour. John Hua reports

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Electric Reliability Council of Texas under investigation starting Thursday following storm outages, says Gov. Abbott

Starting Thursday, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) will be under investigation by state legislature following the snow storm that left much of the state without power, said Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday evening.

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When are weddings back to normal in 2021? Latest Covid-19 rules and advice for your big day

roadmap out of lockdown, which includes new rules for weddings. Summer nuptials with unlimited guest lists will return as restrictions are lifted from June 21. As part of the Government’s roadmap, the gradual easing of numbers allowed to attend wedding ceremonies will commence in four 'steps' and all events must adhere to social distancing guidelines. Step 1 will begin in March, and will allow a capacity of six people. Many couples have now found a renewed optimism.

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Mumbai's Oval Maidan will be closed from tomorrow due to surge in Covid-19

PTI quoted assistant municipal commissioner of the BMC's A-ward, Chanda Jadhav. Also Read | India’s tricky options in the Myanmar muddleOval Maidan, which is located in the Churchgate area, witnesses crowds of sports enthusiasts during weekends.

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Maharashtra: Over 200 school students, teachers test Covid positive at Washim hostel

No end for Maharashtra's woesMaharashtra has witnessed a significant rise in Covid-19 cases, with over 8,000 fresh infections coming to light in a single day after a gap of more than four months, the health department said.With 8,807 new cases on Wednesday, Maharashtra's total infection tally has touched 21,21,119. The state had reported 8,142 cases on 21 October last year, after which the numbers had declined.The state reported 80 deaths, the highest in two months since 24 December, when 89 deaths were reported.

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Philadelphia police working to get illegal guns off the streets in the midst of gun violence epidemic

PHILADELPHIA - Two double shootings happened in West Philadelphia Tuesday as police were working in the same community getting illegal guns off the streets. Cops and residents say enough is enough. "I've never seen so many guns carried illegally in my career as I have in the past year or two," said Captain Scott Drissel.It’s one part of a bigger effort to prevent or at least deter gun violence and protect you and your family. Captain Drissel is the Commanding Officer of the 12th Police District. "Just yesterday alone this division Southwest Police Division took 10 guns off the street in one day.

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Cherry Hill becomes first school district in NJ to mandate African American history course for graduation

CHERRY HILL, N.J. - Cherry Hill has become the first school district in New Jersey to mandate an African American History course for graduation."We need to celebrate Black excellence.

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B.C. dad angry daughter’s turtleneck and dress outfit was deemed inappropriate for school

Durham student calling on region’s public schools to scrap ‘toxic’ dress codes She told her dad she was told to leave class and go home as her outfit was not appropriate.“My beautiful, Grade 12, 17-year-old daughter went to school today feeling excited, feeling good about herself, ready to learn and she sat down in class and after a short period of time, was centred out by the teacher, and was told the outfit she was wearing made, or could make, her or the teacher’s assistant, who is a male, feel uncomfortable,” Chris said in a video posted online Tuesday.He said his daughter was sent to the principal’s office and sent home in tears.“I can’t even explain how disappointing it is that in 2021, for a teacher to centre a student out, and say

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Pilot reports unknown flying ‘object’ in airline audio of close encounter

unidentified flying object reportedly whizzed past an American Airlines passenger flight over New Mexico in a close encounter captured in a radio transmission from the pilot.The incident happened around 1 p.m. local time on Sunday, while American Airlines flight 2292 was en route from Hebron, Ky., to Phoenix, Ariz.A 15-second audio clip captures the pilot’s excited voice as he tries to make sense of something he spotted above the clouds during the flight.

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COVID-19: Quebec to enforce elementary school students in red zones to wear masks in class

COVID-19, the Canadian Press has learned from a reliable source on Wednesday.The provincial government will first implement the new measure to the greater Montreal region and then to other red zones across the province a week later, on March 15.Public health recommended that the government tighten sanitary measures in schools in order to prevent the spread of the new COVID-19 variants that are showing to be more transmissible.Elementary school students — aside from those in grades 5 and 6 — are currently only required to wear masks in the bus and in the hallway.

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US military begins delivering COVID-19 vaccine doses to Texas, New York

LOS ANGELES - The U.S. military on Wednesday began delivering shots at coronavirus vaccination centers in Texas and New York and announced that service members will start staffing four centers in Florida and one in Philadelphia next week.The expanded vaccination effort came as Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with military commanders overseeing the COVID-19 response effort.

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COVID-19: 9 confirmed variant cases for Haliburton, Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit

7 are in Northumberland County and 2 are in the City of Kawartha Lakes. Mark Giunta has an update.

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Coronavirus: 9 variant cases for Haliburton, Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit

7 are in Northumberland County and 2 are in the City of Kawartha Lakes. Mark Giunta has an update.

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COVID-19: 5 new cases for Peterborough area, close contacts drop by 81

COVID-19 on Wednesday and a significant drop in the number of close contacts.The new cases, along with six more resolved cases, decrease the number of active cases to 34 as reported on the health unit’s COVID-19 tracker. There are now 576 resolved cases out of the 619 cases since the pandemic was declared.

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Potential COVID-19 case identified a Polson Park school in Kingston

COVID-19.All students and staff connected to the cohort have been told to self-isolate “out of an abundance of caution and in the interest of protecting the school community,” the Limestone District School Board said.Note that a positive case has yet to be detected for sure, but the health unit is simply investigating a potential case of the virus at the moment. COVID-19 found at 3 Kingston schools The health unit will be reaching out to students and staff who may have been in close contact with the person being investigated.

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Quinte Mohawk School moves online due to COVID-19 case on school’s bus line

COVID-19 was identified on the school’s bus line.According to a Facebook post from the school, a case was identified on Mohawk Bus Lines recently, prompting the school to close until March 22. Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory resident dies after testing positive for COVID-19 The decision is being made out of an abundance of caution, the school said in a statement posted Tuesday.All students of the school are deemed low-risk.

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All School District of Philadelphia buildings to close Thursday, due to impending snow

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