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Late Friday afternoon, a judge granted an injunction which prevents protesters from stopping the flow of traffic across the Ambassador Bridge. Sean O’Shea reports.

“Freedom Convoy” originally meant to protest COVID-19 vaccine mandates and quarantine rules for cross-border truck drivers has entered its 16th day on Saturday.Police in Windsor, Ont. say they’ve begun enforcement actions against protesters who blocked access to the Ambassador Bridge for days.They say they’ve told protesters at the scene to head home, and several have begun packing up tents.

COVID-19 today as virus-related hospitalizations continue to decline across the province.The Health Department says 2,143 people are in hospital with the disease, after 144 patients were admitted in the past 24 hours and 215 were discharged.#COVID19 – En date du 11 février, voici la situation au Québec: https://t.co/pwoUoaBgaF pic.twitter.com/aR2nlnEvXO— Santé Québec (@sante_qc) February 12, 2022It says the number of overall virus-related hospitalizations are down by 71.Officials say 153 patients are listed in intensive care, a drop of 11.The province is also reporting 2,359 new cases confirmed by molecular testing, which is limited to certain higher-risk groups.They say 33,661 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine were administered on Friday.

A robot dog operating alongside ATVs in the southwest U.S. Photo: Courtesy Ghost Robotics.

Police in Windsor, Ont., commenced their enforcement Saturday of an injunction granted on Friday by an Ontario judge to allow for protesters at the Ambassador Bridge to be cleared out. Sean O’Shea has more details on how the enforcement proceeded, with protesters closest to the bridge seen moving back peacefully, while others drove their vehicles away from the area.

COVID-19 in Nova Scotia declined slightly since Friday, the province announced on Saturday.In an abbreviated weekend news release, the province said there were 79 people in hospital who were admitted due to COVID-19 and were receiving specialized care in a designated unit. That’s down by three since Friday.However, another three people were in intensive care, for a total of 14.

Wendy Williams is speaking out.

SALT LAKE CITY - Traffic deaths decreased in Utah after the state enacted the strictest drunken driving laws in the nation five years ago, new research published Friday by a U.S. government agency shows.The findings, which pertain to fatalities involving and not involving alcohol, provide initial validation for conservative lawmakers who passed the law over concerns from restaurant and tourism industry lobbyists.In the study published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, researchers wrote that, in the years after Utah changed the drunken driving threshold from .08% to .05% blood-alcohol content, the number of crashes and fatalities fell even though drivers logged more miles."Changing the law to .05% in Utah saved lives and motivated more drivers to take steps to avoid driving impaired," said Dr.

HARPER, Kan. - Rain on a wedding day can be upsetting for any couple, but a tornado can be downright frightening during the vows.In some cultures, rain is viewed as good luck, symbolizing various things from fertility to unity. It can also represent that your marriage will last a lifetime. Candra and Caleb Pence would agree.It was May 19, 2012, and the 21-year-old bride was ready to marry the man of her dreams.

MOSCOW - With the risk of war looming larger, Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Joe Biden held a high-stakes telephone call Saturday as a tense world watched and worried that an invasion of Ukraine could begin within days.Before talking to Biden, Putin had a telephone call with French President Emmanuel Macron, who met with him in Moscow earlier in the week to try to resolve the biggest security crisis between Russia and the West since the Cold War. A Kremlin summary of the call suggested that little progress was made toward cooling down the tensions.The closely watched call between Biden and Putin began shortly after 11 a.m.

KABUL, Afghanistan - Demonstrators in Afghanistan’s capital Saturday condemned President Joe Biden’s order freeing up $3.5 billion in Afghan assets held in the U.S. for families of America’s 9/11 victims — saying the money belongs to Afghans.Protesters who gathered outside Kabul's grand Eid Gah mosque asked America for financial compensation for the tens of thousands of Afghans killed during the last 20 years of war in Afghanistan.Biden's order, signed Friday, allocates another $3.5 billion in Afghan assets for humanitarian aid to a trust fund to be managed by the U.N.

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COVID-19 on Saturday.According to the provincial COVID-19 dashboard, the deaths involve a person in their 70s and two people in their 80s in Zone 1 and one person in their 90s in Zone 4.A total of 286 people with COVID-19 have now died in New Brunswick. Anti-mandate demonstration in Fredericton enters Day 2 Since Friday, hospitalizations have dropped by 13, for a total of 122 people in hospital.

Ottawa is seeing another influx of people in the downtown as the demonstrations against COVID-19 public health measures and vaccine mandates enters its third weekend. Reports say there was some sort of party or additional protest late Friday night.

WILLINGBORO, Pa. - Officials in Burlington County announced Saturday that a man was shot and killed in a parking lot in a Willingboro shopping center. The investigation began after officers were called to the Kennedy Plaza in the 400 block of John F. Kennedy Way just after 7:30 p.m.

COLOMBO (News 1st); President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said that the nature or extent of the challenges will not matter in fulfilling the promises made to the people.He noted that development activities continue in the country while taking necessary steps to control the COVID-19 pandemic.The President also pointed out that the economy, which had been collapsed for nearly two years, is gradually recovering.The President made these remarks participating in the first round of discussions in a series of sessions with professionals representing various fields, held at the President’s House on Friday (11).The professionals who participated in the discussion said that they are further committed to make the national programme a success by giving the necessary strength to achieve the goals desired by the President, said a statement.The professionals vehemently rejected the allegations spread by some sections with the objective of achieving narrow political agendas, the statement added.Experts in the field said that the new approach to agriculture initiated by the President is being continuously supported by the researchers and entrepreneurs who are engaged full time in these fields, further noted the statement.Representatives from a wide range of fields, including education, policy, sociology, agriculture, research, water and renewable energy, medical, engineering and innovation, were present at the discussion with the President.Ministers, State Ministers, Members of Parliament, the Governor of the Central Bank, the Secretary to the President, the Principal Advisor to the President and many others were also present.

CBS and the Recording Academy on Thursday announced plans for a two-hour special, hosted by Harry Connick Jr., honoring essential workers. The event — titled United We Sing: A Grammy Tribute to the Unsung Heroes — will see Connick and his filmmaker daughter, Georgia, taking a road trip in an RV from Connecticut to New Orleans, during which they will meet with essential workers and hear their stories fighting on the frontlines of the novel coronavirus pandemic.

NEW YORK – The Grammys is putting together an event featuring Brad Pitt, Oprah Winfrey, Herbie Hancock and Harry Connick, Jr. to honor essential workers across America.

CBS and the Recording Academy on Thursday announced plans for a two-hour special, hosted by Harry Connick Jr., honoring essential workers.The event — titled United We Sing: A Grammy Tribute to the Unsung Heroes — will see Connick and his filmmaker daughter, Georgia, taking a road trip in an RV from Connecticut to New Orleans, during which they will meet with essential workers and hear their stories fighting on the frontlines of the novel coronavirus pandemic.Along with the Connicks, more notable names will salute the public service of America's unsung heroes.

The Grammys are putting on a show in support of essential workers and they’re bringing out all the stars.

Tom Hanks has donated more plasma to coronavirus research.

Tom Hanks has donated more plasma to coronavirus research.

Rogers & Cowan/PMK is the latest Hollywood firm to be hit with COVID-19-era layoffs. The venerable publicity, integrated marketing and communications agency let go of 35 publicists — or about 10 percent of its staff — in offices from Los Angeles and New York to London.

After contracting and surviving COVID-19, he and his wife Rita Wilson, 63, began donating their plasma to medicine in the hopes ofdeveloping a potential vaccine.And Tom Hanks proved he is as devoted as ever to finding a coronavirus 'Hank-ccine' when he stopped by a medical facility on Wednesday to contribute more of his plasma.'Plasmatic on 3! 1,2,3 PLASMATIC! Hanx,' wrote the 62-year-old Forest Gump star, who shared photos of his procedure on Instagram.

Brad Pitt is reportedly proud at who daughter Shiloh Jolie-Pitt has become, as she celebrates her 14th birthday.

Tom Hanks continues to give back after testing positive for the coronavirus.

Tom Hanks has been donating more plasma, after recovering from coronavirus.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have been 'getting on better' since agreeing on the custody schedule for their children.The pair split in 2016 and were legally divorced last year but are said to be on good terms after finally agreeing arrangements for their six children - Maddox, 18, Pax, 16, Zahara, 15, Shiloh, 14, and 11-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne.'Brad's kids are the most important thing to him. He tells his friends he learns so much about life from his own children,' a source told Entertainment Tonight.

Brad Pitt, 56, has been keeping super low-key during the coronavirus quarantine, but photographers caught him out and about in Malibu on May 26. The hunky 56-year-old enjoyed the sunshine while checking out Flea’s BMW R1250 motorcycle. He looked hotter than ever while rocking a casual pair of light-wash, ripped jeans and a long-sleeved green shirt. His hair also appeared to be a bit longer, and he pushed it to the side as the wind blew. Brad’s face was free of facial hair, and he looked much younger than his 56 years.

Due to film productions around the world shut down during the coronavirus outbreak, Shiloh Jolie-Pitt will have both of her loving, movie-star parents at home in Los Angeles when she turns 14 on May 27. Her dad Brad Pitt, 56, and mom Angelina Jolie, 44, each have something planned that will make the day special for their daughter, as everyone remains in quarantine.

Movie icon Brad Pitt has clearly not taken to cutting his own hair during self-isolation from COVID-19.The 56-year-old Oscar-winning actor, who normally wears his hair slicked back and shorter, showed off longer than usual locks as well as dark roots as he was seen in Malibu on Tuesday.The ex of Angelina Jolie was looking at a BMW R-1250 motorcycle with his longtime friend Flea, a bassist with the rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers of the hit song Californication.

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson are getting some fresh air.

Tom Hanks was seen using a bandanna as a makeshift face mask while enjoying a drive in Los Angeles this weekend.The 63-year-old was glimpsed in the driver's seat while his wife of 32 years Rita Wilson could be spotted in the passenger's seat.While Tom shielded his eyes from the California rays with a pair of sunglasses, Rita accessorized her look with a baseball cap. On the go: Tom Hanks was seen using a bandanna as a makeshift face mask while enjoying a drive in Los Angeles this weekendTheir latest outing comes in the wake of news that Tom's new World War II drama Greyhound will not get a theatrical release.

Angelina Jolie previously opened up about the tender moment that son Maddox first called Brad Pitt his dad.

Julia Roberts and Hugh Jackman are giving up control of their social media accounts!

Portraits of  Leonardo DiCaprio ,  Jennifer Lopez ,  Brad Pitt  and a slew of other stars are being auctioned off by RAD (Red Carpet Advocacy) in partnership with legendary photographer Mark Seliger and world renowned auction house Christie’s. The proceeds of the photographs will benefit the charity of the subject’s choice to raise awareness and vital funds for organizations that support relief for victims, front-line workers, and those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Bidding begins May 28 and goes until June 12.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's separation in September 2016 shocked Hollywood to its core because not even in our wildest imagination did we picture a scenario where Brangelina wasn't endgame. While there's still no definitive confirmation regarding the reason for their split, it was Brad's rumoured altercation with their eldest son Maddox Jolie-Pitt during a flight that caused the rift that the couple were unable to recover from. Even recently, when Maddox was hounded by paparazzi outside Yonsei University, Seoul; where the 18-year-old is currently studying biochemistry, he didn't look too pleased to talk about his famous father.

This lockdown is giving fans a sneak peek into celeb homes like never before. While we've seen Jennifer Aniston and Ellen DeGeneres' homes, today, we were treated to a glimpse at Brad Pitt's mansion. The actor recorded a video from his lavish mansion for a special reason, giving the world a look at his home. The class of 2020 is graduating amid the Coronavirus-induced lockdown. While this wasn't the ideal graduation they dreamt of, Hollywood stars are making sure to make it a memorable one by sharing video messages to the grads. 

The graduating class of 2020 is having the strangest time. But while they can’t receive their degrees in person during the pandemic, at least the students graduating from Missouri State University got a special treat!

NEW YORK – Kumail Nanjiani has a few names for quarantine life. He has divided time firmly between “pre-Hanks/Wilson” and “post-Hanks/Wilson,” referring to the early COVID-19 diagnosis for Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson. And he has settled on calling the strange, bewildering days of lockdown “The Weirds.” This applies to all the confusion and just plain odd parts of life since the pandemic began. Like when Nanjiani was on “Good Morning America” last week.

Brad Pitt stars in a special tribute message for the graduating class of Missouri State University – which is located in his hometown of Springfield, Missouri.

Brad Pitt is sending his support to the Class of 2020. The Academy Award-winning actor offered a few encouraging words to the graduating class from Missouri State University located in Sprinfield, the city he grew up in.

Lauren Goodger thinks that she and ex Mark Wright are basically the same as Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt because of the ‘interest’ in their decade long romance.

Brad Pitt had a very sweet message of support for graduating students at his alma mater Missouri State University.

Brad Pitt, 56, may be in quarantine but he made time for a special congratulatory message for graduating seniors in his hometown of Springfield, Missouri on May 18! The talented actor recorded a video clip for Missouri State University’s class of 2020 from his home and the school played it as one of the last surprises during their virtual graduation. They also reposted it on their Twitter page to show the public and it’s every bit as sweet as you can imagine.

Angelina Jolie has reportedly told ex-husband Brad Pitt to keep their daughter Shiloh away from his close friend, Alia Shawkat.

Quarantine has allowed Rita Wilson to tap into her most creative self.