COLOMBO (News 1st) – Wednesday the 25th of January went down in history as the day in which a majority of the country's public and private sector employees were met with the highest income tax ever-imposed on the monthly salary, and allowances.Some of those working in the public and private sector and got taxes shared horror on social media platforms, noting that in addition to the existing deductions for loans, the new tax had left them with a very low take-home salary.The government's controversial new tax law, the Inland Revenue (Amendment) Act, was passed in Parliament last year.The new tax regime imposes an extraordinary maximum 36% tax bracket on monthly income, with the lowest bracket starting at 6% for those earning over Rs.

100,000/- per month.To protest against the unjust tax policy, a Black Protest Week was launched by the Professionals' Trade Union Alliance, and it will end on Friday (27).Doctors in the public service, university teachers, bank employees, engineers and professionals belonging to 15 organizations that form the Professionals' Trade Union Alliance launched a campaign against the unjust tax regime.The Professionals' Trade Union Alliance warned that if this tax regime continues, the country would experience a mass exodus of its professionals who would seek beneficial employment opportunities elsewhere.Effective from 1st January 2023, the progressive personal income tax rates would be 6%, 12%, 18%, 24%, 30% and 36%.The new tax regime will impose an extraordinary maximum 36% tax bracket on monthly income, with the lowest bracket starting at 6% for those earning over Rs.

100,000/- per month.Monthly income of up to Rs. 100,000/- will be free from tax. A person who earns Rs. 350,000/- a month will be.

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Philadelphia Eagles fans explode with excitement as they eagerly anticipate Super Bowl LVII

PHOENIX, Ariz. - Just hours to go before game time and Birds fans are exploding with excitement."It’s anticipation. You just can’t wait," said Valerie Burns."It’s so much fun. We’ve got so much green out here.

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Video: Suspects brutally kick, stomp woman on the ground during Center City robbery

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police have released new video of a brutal assault and robbery that occurred over the weekend as they work to identify and locate four suspects. The incident happened on Sunday, Feb. 5 on the 1800 block of Addison Street. Police say the victim, a 30-year-old woman was walking down the block around 7:10 p.m.

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University of Regina strips Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond of honorary degree

representative for children and youth Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond of an honorary degree.In a Monday statement, the University of Regina said it had rescinded an honorary doctor of laws degree it bestowed on Turpel-Lafond in 2003.The school said the decision came following a request from the Indigenous Women’s Collective to revoke such degrees. Read more: More universities review honorary degrees awarded to Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond Read next: Part of the Sun breaks free and forms a strange vortex, baffling scientists In a statement in November, that group said the honours should be withdrawn because Turpel-Lafond “stole” the identity and lived experiences of Indigenous women.Last fall, a series of reports by the CBC raised a number of questions about Turpel-Lafond’s claims about her academic accomplishments and her claims of Indigenous ancestry.“In making this decision the University conducted consultations and considered the evidence that has emerged in the media with respect to Turpel-Lafond’s claims of Indigenous heritage/ancestry.

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Police: Man fatally shot in the head while sitting on front porch of Oxford Circle home

Philadelphia police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man in Oxford Circle on Wednesday night. PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man in Oxford Circle on Wednesday night. Minutes after 7:30 p.m., officers responded to the 5300 block of Sylvester Street for reports of a shooting. When officers arrived, they say they found a 32-year-old man on the front porch suffering a gunshot wound to the head. Medics pronounced the victim dead on scene, according to police. Chief Inspector Scott Small says four spent shell casings were found next to the victim's body, alongside two handguns.

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India’s movie-going audience shrinks post covid: Report

The Indian film industry has lost an estimated 2.4 crore (24 million) audience to the pandemic, which they hope to rebuild in 2023, Ormax said About 12.2 crore (122 million) people in India watched at least one film in a theatre in the 12 months ended December 2022, against 14.6 crore (146 million) in the January to March 2020 period, just before the onset of the pandemic, according to a report by media consulting firm Ormax. Hence, the Indian film industry has lost an estimated 2.4 crore (24 million) audience to the pandemic, which they hope to rebuild in 2023, Ormax said. The report titled Sizing The Cinema: 2023, is based on research conducted among 15,000 Indian audiences across urban and rural India.

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'Kind hearted' dad-of-two died while on leave from mental health unit

A dad-of-two who struggled with substance abuse and his mental health died while on unescorted leave from a mental health unit, an inquest has heard. Carl Thompson's mother told day one of an inquest into his death the whole tight-knit family are 'heartbroken' at his loss, and have many concerns over his care.

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Russia’s ambassador warns against travel to ‘dangerous’ Canada

Russia‘s ambassador in Ottawa says Canada is a “very dangerous country” for Russians to visit. Read more: Canada slaps new sanctions on Russia targeting ‘disinformation actors’ Read next: Part of the Sun breaks free and forms a strange vortex, baffling scientists Oleg Stepanov says Canada keeps sanctioning people and claimed that Russians are regularly experiencing racism.In a Russian-language interview last Friday, Stepanov said, “I would not recommend (visiting Canada) for tourism, education or business.”However, he added that most Canadians treat Russians well, and Moscow’s travel advisory for Canada only warns of street gangs and a “rather harsh climate.”Stepanov says relations between Ottawa and Moscow are in a deep freeze and claimed that Russia has been unable to open a consulate in Vancouver.

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Multiple people hurt after shootings at Michigan State University, police say

shootings Monday night at Michigan State University, police said.On Twitter, university police said there appeared to be only one suspect, described as a “short male with a mask” and still at large.“We are still receiving multiple calls of an active shooter on campus,” police said.Police said victims were being transported to a local hospital. Read more: 1 dead, officer critically injured in shooting at Memphis library Read next: Part of the Sun breaks free and forms a strange vortex, baffling scientists Authorities ordered students and staff to shelter in place after a report of shots fired around Berkey Hall, an academic building, on the East Lansing campus.In an alert sent shortly after 8:30 p.m., campus police reported a “shots fired incident occurring on or near the East Lansing campus.” The alert advised students and staff to “Secure-in-Place immediately” and to monitor alert.msu.edu for information.By 10:15 p.m., police said Berkey, as well as nearby residence halls, were secured.Separately, police reported a shooting at IM East, a recreational center for students.Aedan Kelley, a junior who lives a half-mile (less than a kilometer) east of campus, said he locked his doors and covered his windows “just in case.” Sirens were constant, he said, and a helicopter hovered overhead.“It’s all very frightening,” Kelley said.

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15-minute cities: What are they and why some people are lashing out against them

“15-minute city.”As governments become increasingly focused on climate change and sustainability, many urban planners are looking for ways to help city dwellers become less dependent on cars. One way to do this, they say, is by keeping the essentials for daily life — entertainment, shopping, green space, work and school — close to home.The term “15-minute city” is not a new one.

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Japanese grant of USD 38 Mn for Sri Lanka’s Health Service

COLOMBO (News 1st); Japanese Government has decided to award a grant of USD 38 Million for an uninterrupted essential and emergency health service, said Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Bandula Gunawardena on Tuesday (14).Speaking to reporters during the weekly briefing to announce Cabinet Decision, the Minister said under Japan's Economic and Social Development Programme to Sri Lanka the funds will be made available for the purchase of fuel, especially diesel, which is of paramount importance to the country's health sector.

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Major vehicle recall in Sri Lanka over faulty airbags

COLOMBO (News 1st); Three leading local car dealers have decided to recall a large number of vehicles over faulty airbags and for upgrades.The Commissioner General of the Department of Motor Traffic Nishantha Anurudhdha Weerasinghe told News 1st that discussions are underway with all other dealers to rectify the faulty airbag issue.Millions of vehicles ranging from a variety of makes and models across the world are being recalled due to faulty airbags made by a Japanese auto parts maker.The Commissioner General of the Department of Motor Traffic Nishantha Anurudhdha Weerasinghe told News 1st that vehicles that fall under the recall category are currently in use in Sri Lanka.He said that a special meeting will take place on Tuesday (14) with local car dealers to address the issue.It has now been confirmed that vehicles with defective airbags that can increase the risk of injury, fail to protect occupants, or cause a driver to crash have been sold across the world, and these include Sedans and SUBs.Although vehicles belonging to the relevant make and models have been recalled overseas to rectify the issue, in Sri Lanka, those vehicles continue to operate in the streets.The Commissioner General of the Department of Motor Traffic Nishantha Anurudhdha Weerasinghe said that local vehicle importers have decided to recall 47 vehicle models with faulty airbags to rectify the issue.These include the following:Honda: 33 Models from 9 vehicle types Mitsubishi: 8 Models from 3 vehicle types Toyota: 6 ModelsHowever, across the world, over 100 vehicle models have been recalled to rectify the airbag issue, and they include the following:Mazda: 7 vehicle categories Benz: 10 vehicle categories Mitsubishi: 6 vehicle categories Subaru: 5

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Cabinet approves President’s relief measures

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka's Cabinet of Ministers on Monday (13) approved a proposal submitted by President Ranil Wickremesinghe aimed at reducing the difficulties faced by the people and providing immediate relief in the face of the current economic situation.Accordingly, the Cabinet has approved a measure to provide 10 kg of rice to 02 million low-income families each in March and April. This will provide immediate relief to families in need and help improve their overall well-being.It has also been decided that the gratuity arrears owed to 18,000 retired government servants will be paid out in instalments using liquid cash.

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Certified Price for Paddy; Special meeting at Army HQ with President

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka has announced a certified price for paddy purchasing during the Maha Cultivation Season.Agriculture Secretary Gunadasa Amarasekera speaking to News 1st said that the Finance Ministry has issued the relevant circular for this purpose.Accordingly, a kilogram of paddy with moisture will be purchased for Rs. 88/- and a kilogram of dry paddy will be purchased for Rs.

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Councilman Kenyatta Johnson visits Philadelphia neighborhood where woman was attacked, robbed

PHILADELPHIA - A Philadelphia City Councilmember went door-to-door Monday to help reassure safety in the community following a vicious ambush assault and robbery that was caught on camera.Police say a 30-year-old woman was walking down Addison Street around 7:10 p.m. when she was approached from behind by four male suspects believed to be in their teens.Surveillance video of the incident shows one of the suspects running up behind the woman at a high rate of speed, hitting her in the back, knocking her to the ground. The four suspects then started to kick and stomp on the woman while demanding she hand over her belongings. Police say the suspects took her belongings and ran off.

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Michigan State University shooting timeline: What we know as police search for shooter

EAST LANSING, Mich. (FOX 2) - An active shooter is still on the loose at Michigan State University after multiple shootings Monday night in East Lansing.People on and near the campus should shelter in place while police look for the active shooter.

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Michigan State graduate shares details of Monday night’s shooting

police reported a shooting Monday night shares what the scene is like for his loved ones. Speaking with Fox TV Stations, Jordan Robinson says received an alert from MSUPD about the shooting on his phone."I'm fearing right now. Nobody knows what's going on," Robinson said.Watch the full interview above to get more details.Police are investigating after shots were fired on the Michigan State University campus Monday night.According to MSU police, shots were fired near Berkey Hall, which is on the northern boundary of campus in East Lansing.

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Mattel to relaunch Barney franchise, introduce ‘iconic purple dinosaur to a new generation’

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. - America’s most beloved, iconic dinosaur is back. Mattel announced Monday it will relaunch the Barney franchise — made popular in the early 1990s — with a revitalization of the brand. The global toy company said it will develop television, film, music and YouTube content, along with a large range of kids’ products including toys, books, clothing, and more. Apparel and accessories for adult fans, featuring the classic Barney, are also in the works. "Barney’s message of love and kindness has stood the test of time," Josh Silverman, Mattel’s chief franchise officer and global head of consumer products, said in a statement.

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Valentine’s Day heartbreak: Most popular breakup songs revealed

LOS ANGELES - Newly single? A recent study has revealed the most popular breakup songs of the last five years. The study, conducted by Learn Divorce Law, analyzed nearly 100 songs that can be defined as "breakup songs" from 2018 to 2023 and summed the Spotify streams and YouTube views to discover which ones were the most popular. "Break up songs have been one of the pillars of popular music for the longest time, and we could confidently say that some of the most popular songs of the last decade are about broken hearts," a spokesperson for the company shared in a statement. From Olivia Rodrigo to Ariana Grande to Billie Eilish, here is a list of the top 10 heartbreak anthems. LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) : Lewis Capaldi performs live on stage during The BRIT Awards 2023 at The O2 Arena on February 11, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage) "Someone You Loved" — a 2019 hit by Lewis Capaldi — topped the breakup charts, and according to the study, the song had over 3.2 billion plays between Spotify and YouTube. "This list highlights the most popular of the last five years, and most of these are also among the most popular songs of the year they were released in, "Someone You Loved" being a perfect example of this," the spokesperson continued.The song peaked at number one on the UK Singles Chart and became Capaldi’s first number one single, spending seven consecutive weeks atop the chart and was the best-selling single of 2019 in the UK, according to Learn Divorce Law.

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Michigan State University active shooter: Shots fired inside Berkey Hall, suspect still at large

EAST LANSING, Mich. (FOX 2) - Police are investigating after shots were fired on the Michigan State University campus Monday night.According to MSU, shots were fired inside Berkey Hall at 8:18 p.m, which is on the northern boundary of campus in East Lansing. Police believed the shooter was on foot as of 9:20 p.m.

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CEB and PUCSL told to discuss tariff hike

COLOMBO (News 1st); The National Council informed officials of the Ceylon Electricity Board and the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka hold discussions before the Public Utilities Commission takes the final decision on the 15th of February regarding the electricity tariff.Accordingly, the officials of both parties agreed to meet this afternoon (13) for the purpose of discussing this matter.The Chairman of the Electricity Board said that if the required percentage is not allowed to be increased in a background where the Electricity Board is demanding a 60% increase in electricity tariffs, it will have to face a serious crisis. Accordingly, he pointed out that due to the lack of money even to import coal in the future, there is a risk for longer power cuts.The officials of the Public Utilities Commission said that arrangements are being made to announce the final decision on the electricity increase on the 15th of February.

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IMF, India, WB to chair Sovereign Debt Roundtable

(Reuters) – Officials from China, India, Saudi Arabia and Group of Seven nations will participate in a first virtual meeting of a new sovereign debt roundtable on Friday, the International Monetary Fund said on Monday, confirming an earlier Reuters report.The roundtable will also include officials from countries that have requested debt treatments under the Group of 20 common framework – Ethiopia, Zambia and Ghana – as well as middle-income countries such as Sri Lanka, Suriname and Ecuador, which have faced their own debt crises, three sources had earlier said.The meeting will be co-chaired by the IMF, the World Bank and India, the current leader of the Group of 20, and comes a week before G20 finance officials are due to gather in Bengaluru, India, from Feb. 23-25.

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Ohio train derailment, chemical leak causes chaos: What, exactly, is going on?

Ohio, just south of Lake Erie and approximately 400 kilometres (250 miles) from the Canada-U.S. border, played host to a nightmarish scenario earlier this month when a train crashed and exploded, spewing toxic chemicals into the environment.Residents who returned to the town of East Palestine after evacuation orders were lifted reported strange odours and dead animals, leaving some locals questioning if it truly is safe to return home.

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Police investigating shooting death of 23-year-old near Temple University

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police are investigating a shooting that left a man dead near Temple University's campus Monday night.Around 6:20 p.m., police responded to the 1200 block of West Venago Street for reports that someone had been shot.When officers arrived, they found a 23-year-old in the driver's seat of a crashed car who had been shot two times in the arm, two times in the chest, and one time in the back. Police say the victim was transported to Temple Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 6:36 p.m. No weapons were recovered, and no arrests were immediately reported, according to police. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Philadelphia Police Department.

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Police looking for group filmed flipping over car near Temple's campus on Super Bowl Sunday

PHILADELPHIA - Police are searching for several people who were filmed flipping over a vehicle when a rowdy crowd of Eagles fans gathered on a North Philadelphia street hours before the Super Bowl kicked off.The Philadelphia Police Department shared images of nine people who they believe helped overturn someone's vehicle on the 1700 block of Arlington Street Sunday afternoon. "People started getting on top of the car to make space and make a scene. One thing led to the next and someone was doing backflips on the hood, cracked the windshield.

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Cardi B, Offset team with McDonald's for Valentine's Day meal for two

Cardi B and Offset share the love this Valentine’s Day with McDonald’s first-ever duo meal. CHICAGO - Rappers Cardi B and Offset are sharing their love for Valentine's Day by launching their own McDonald's meal for two. It's the first-ever celebrity duo meal for the fast-food chain. The meal can be shared with a plus-one, best friend or anyone else. The Cardi B meal includes a cheeseburger with BBQ sauce and a large Coca-Cola.

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Are Covid-19 vaccines affecting the heart? What doctors say

COVID and Covishield (AstraZeneca vaccine for Covid-19) are associated with increasing clotting tendency leading to occlusion of arteries or veins. Dr Sharath Reddy Annam is Senior Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, Director of Cath Lab, Director of CTO and Complex Coronary interventions, TAVR & Structural Heart interventions, Medicover Hospitals According to Dr Sharath, reasons for Increase in heart stroke after Covid-19 is not completely understood but it is hypothesized due to pleotropic effectsof increased inflammation, thrombosis and also endothelial damage.

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GOP launches probe into COVID origins with letter to Fauci

matter in May 2021. The 90-day review was meant to push American intelligence agencies to collect more information and review what they already had. Former State Department officials under President Donald Trump had publicly pushed for further investigation into virus origins, as had scientists and the World Health Organization.

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Cheering fans welcome Eagles back to Philadelphia after Super Bowl loss

PHILADELPHIA - Fans lined a chain link fence at Philadelphia International Airport to cheer for Eagles players and coaches as they deplaned from Phoenix following a deflating Super Bowl loss.The team boarded a fleet of busses that took them to the NovaCare Center in South Philadelphia where they were greeted by even more screaming fans as they departed in their personal cars.Kansas City won its second Super Bowl in four years by beating the Eagles 38-35 on Sunday in Glendale, Arizona. It was an exciting back-and-forth game that saw the Chiefs claw back from a 10-point halftime deficit.One of the few gripes for football fans — particularly Eagles fans — was the anticlimactic ending.The Chiefs were driving and faced third-and-8 at the Eagles 15-yard line with 1:54 remaining when Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw incomplete to JuJu Smith-Schuster.

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Natural disasters displaced millions of Americans in 2022, data reveals

WASHINGTON - Natural disasters forced nearly 3.4 million people in the United States to leave their homes in 2022, new data reveals.According to U.S. Census Bureau data collected earlier this year, the majority of Americans were displaced by hurricanes, floods, fires and tornadoes. The count is based on more than 68,000 responses it recieved as part of the Household Pulse Survey conducted last month.

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Queen Camilla Tests Positive For COVID-19 For The Second Time!

Queen Camilla is down for the count.

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Wynonna Judd Shares Health Update After She Stopped Performing Mid-Concert Due to Feeling Dizzy

Wynonna Judd gave fans cause for concern during a concert in Dayton on Friday, when she had to pause the show after suddenly getting dizzy mid-song.In video taken during the incident, Judd can be seen telling the audience, «Hang on a second. I am really dizzy. Could somebody come up here please?»As a crew member came up to help steady her, Judd explained, «I'm really dehydrated and I'm having a hard time, so hang on a second... This has never happened before.»After considering whether or not to leave the stage, Judd opted to finish the song, telling the audience, «If I faint, just take a lot of pictures!»Judd carried on for the rest of the tune, and eventually decided to perform while seated on a stool.

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65-foot whale washes up on New Jersey beach

MANASQUAN, N.J. - Officials in New Jersey are investigating the death of another whale after they say one washed up on Manasquan's inlet beach on Monday. Police say they are unsure of what kind of whale it is, but they guess it's a calf, roughly 65 feet long. Authorities say they are pulling the whale out to more shallow water with hopes it doesn't get caught in the rocks. They say they do not have an exact time frame of when the whale will be removed, but it is expected that it will remain on the beach until Tuesday.The Marine Mammal Stranding Center, located in Brigantine, is volunteering with the investigation of the whale death, type, and cause of its arrival to shore. Police say they will not have any more information until the volunteers finish their investigation.

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Former Eagles' safety awarded $43.5M in medical malpractice lawsuit

PHILADELPHIA - Former Philadelphia Eagles safety and team captain Chris Maragos was awarded over $40M in a medical malpractice lawsuit on Monday. It took a jury less than three hours of deliberations to decide to award Maragos $43.5M. They ruled that the surgeon, James Bradley and Rothman Orthopedic, committed "medical negligence" in caring for his knee surgery which lead to and early end to Maragos career. "I hope this decision sends a message to teams' medical staffs that players are people, not just contracts," Margos, now 36, said in a statement. "This case and this jury may have changed the course of history by now forcing these team doctors and trainers to stop worrying about when a player might return to play. and start thinking about the next 50 years of a player’s life."Maragos played eight seasons in the NFL from 2010-2017, including four years in Philadelphia.

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UK Queen Consort Camilla tests positive for Covid-19 second time

Britain's Queen Consort Camilla, the wife of King Charles III, has tested positive for coronavirus, Buckingham Palace said Monday, the second time she has caught the disease. "After suffering the symptoms of a cold, Her Majesty The Queen Consort has tested positive for the Covid virus," said a statement from the palace.

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Students accused of using racist language on social media video expelled from Philadelphia school

PHILADELPHIA - A Philadelphia catholic school has expelled female students who were allegedly filmed using racist language in a video that spread on social media. A spokesperson for St. Hubert Catholic School for Girls said the students were identified through an investigation that included the Philadelphia Police Department. FOX 29 is not showing the video, but it allegedly shows students making racist comments and spraying something on another girl whose face is painted black."The young women who were responsible for this situation have been identified, and they are no longer members of this school community," a letter to families read. The school did not specify exactly how many of its students were expelled, but they previously confirmed that three females were involved in the video. The school is offering a number of resources for students and faculty in the wake of the troubling incident, including a training programs with the Anti-Defamation League."We welcome all members of our school to heal with us, under the mantle of St.

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White House defends decision to shoot down three unidentified objects

Chinese balloon that traversed American airspace earlier this month.The three objects, including one shot down Sunday over Lake Huron, were traveling at such a low-altitude as to pose a risk to civilian air traffic, said White House national security spokesman John Kirby. And though the Biden administration does not yet have evidence that they were equipped for spying purposes, or even belonged to China, officials also couldn't rule it out either, he said.RELATED: How a suspected Chinese spy balloon is different than America’s classic weather balloonLocations where U.S. warplanes have shot down objects over North America in Feb.

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First infant anonymously dropped off at Kentucky 'baby box' surrender location

Safe Haven Baby Boxes Founder Monica Kelsey stands next to a Kentucky Safe Haven Baby Box sign. (Photo courtesy of Safe Haven Baby Boxes) The first infant in Kentucky was anonymously left at one of the state's "baby box" safe surrender locations after a new state law allowed newborns to be dropped off anonymously.Safe Haven Baby Boxes founder and CEO Monica Kelsey said at a news conference Friday the child was dropped off within the prior week at a Bowling Green Fire Department location, and that fire department staff was able to tend to the child in less than 90 seconds.This is the 24th child in the country to be surrendered at one of more than 130 baby boxes and drawers established across nine states by Safe Haven Baby Boxes."This baby is healthy.

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Lancaster County candy firm fined after 2 workers fall into vat of chocolate

ELIZABETHTOWN, Pa. - Federal workplace safety authorities have fined a central Pennsylvania confectionary factory more than $14,500 following an accident last year in which two workers fell into a vat of chocolate.The Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited Mars Wrigley in the June accident at the Elizabethtown M&M/Mars factory, saying the workers were not authorized to work in the tanks and weren't trained on the proper safety procedures for the equipment.Officials said two workers employed by an outside contracting firm fell into the partially filled chocolate tank while doing maintenance work. Emergency responders were able to free the pair by cutting a hole in the bottom of the tank, officials said.

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Baby Aya update: Newborn saved from rubble in quake-hit Syria in good health

Aya, the so-called 'miracle baby', was rescued from underneath a destroyed house, with her umbilical cord still tied to her dead mother, following a deadly earthquake that tore the Turkish-Syrian border. (Photo by Anas Alkharboutli/picture alliance v BEIRUT - A baby girl born under the rubble of her family's home in northern Syria after last week’s devastating earthquake was in good health Monday and being breast-fed by the wife of the director of the hospital where she is being cared for, her doctor said.The infant, named Aya — Arabic for "a sign from God" — by hospital workers, may be able to leave the hospital as soon as Tuesday or Wednesday, according to her great-uncle, Saleh al-Badran.

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Newsline | Are Sri Lanka’s taxes unjust?

Colombo (News 1st) – Tax expert N. R. Gajendran discusses Sri Lanka's tax policy with Faraz Shauketaly.

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Ozzy Osbourne admits 'my body is weak' as he announces health has ended his touring days

Ozzy Osbourne, 74, has shared one of the "hardest things" he has ever had to do as he announced that he will no longer be touring with Black Sabbath.The legendary singer took to Twitter to share a lengthy statement with his upset fans.Ozzy shared a statement in view of his 5.5 million Twitter followers with the caption: "This is probably one of the hardest things I've ever had to share with my loyal fans..."The statement read: "As you all know, four years ago, this month, I had a major accident, where I damaged my spine."My one and only purpose during this time has been to get back on stage. My singing voice is fine."However, after three operations, stem cell treatments, endless physical therapy sessions, and most recently groundbreaking Cynbernics (HAL) Treatment, my body is still physically weak."I am honestly humbled by the way you've all patiently held onto your tickets for all this time, but in all good conscience, I have now come to the realisation that I'm not physically capable of doing my upcoming European/UK tour dates, as I know I couldn't deal with the travel required."Believe me when I say that the thought of disappointing my fans really F**KS ME UP, more than you'll ever know."Never would I have imagined that my touring days would have ended this way?"My team is currently coming up with ideas for where I will be able to perform without having to travel from city to city and country to country."The statement continued: "I want to thank my family...

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Court to rule on bail for Wasantha on Tuesday (31); ISUF engages in silent protest

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court is expected to deliver its ruling on bail for Wasantha Mudalige, the convener of the Inter-University Student's Federation. Wasantha Mudalige, the convener of the Inter-University Student's Federation, was escorted to the Colombo Chief Magistrate' Court on Tuesday (31) morning.Mudalige was arrested under the provisions of the Prevention of Terorrism Act, and remains in remand custody pending advice from the Attorney General. Activists from the Inter-University Student's Federation engaged in a silent protest opposite the Colombo Chief Magistrate' Court when IUSF Convener Wasantha Mudalige was escorted to the court. The Keselwatte Police had sought an order from court to prevent the silent protest from continuing, citing that it inconvenienced the public. However, Colombo Chief Magistrate Prasanna Alwis rejected the request and advised the police to act as per the powers vested with Sri Lanka Police if the protest was in fact an inconvenience to the public.

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Port workers protest against unjust tax; threaten to walk out if tax is not withdrawn

COLOMBO (News 1st) : Sri Lanka's Port Workers have warned of a continued struggle if the government does not withdraw if unjust tax regime.Hundreds of port workers protested on Monday (27) in Colombo during the lunch break.The Sri Lankan government has imposed an income tax regime from 6% to 36% on all monthly earnings of over Rs.

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CBSL Chief hopeful that IMF will get assurances; Responds to staff wearing black

COLOMBO (News 1st) – Sri Lanka's Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe is hopeful that assurances from creditors can be obtained within the 1st quarter of the year.Speaking at the Monetary Policy Review No. 01 of 2023, the governor said that he is hopeful that the International Monetary Fund would be able to receive necessary financing assurances from all the creditors in a very short period."India has clearly given the financial assurances which are acceptable to the International Monetary Fund.

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Professionals’ Trade Unions warn of strict action against unjust tax

COLOMBO (News 1st) – Fifteen organizations representing the professionals in the public sector have warned that if the government does not withdraw its unjust tax regime, strict action will be taken following pay day, which is tomorrow (25).These professional bodies have already declared a Black Protest Week against the tax regime they term as unjust.The Collective of Professionals' Trade Unions represented by multiple organizations including the Government Medical Officers' Association, Federation of University Teachers' Association, Ceylon Electricity Board Engineers Union, and the Ceylon Bank Employees Union convened a media briefing in Colombo.The Sri Lankan government has already decided to impose a tax regime of 6% to 36% on monthly earnings over Rs.

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Activists remanded for protest at PUCSL

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Spokesperson for the Samagi United Trade Union Balavegaya Ananda Palitha, and Secretary of the Electricity Users' Association Dhammika Sanjeewa, who visited the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka recently to inquire about the attempt to hike electricity tariffs, were arrested on Monday (23) night and were produced in court on Tuesday (24).They were charged with criminal influence and were remanded to the 26th of January 2023 by Fort Magistrate Thilina Gamage.The case was filed against them for protesting against the members of the Public Utilities Commission during a protest opposite the PUCSL in Colombo.

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