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PHILADELPHIA - Police are asking for the public's help to solve two homicides that occurred in separate Philadelphia neighborhoods last year.Video released by law enforcement captured the moment both suspects fired a weapon.On December 21, 2021, police say a 22-year-old man fatally shot a victim on the 900 block of West Rockland Street in Logan.

Sheila O'Leary is facing life in prison. (Lee County Sheriff's Office) LEE COUNTY, Fla. - A vegan mother is facing life in prison for murdering her 18-month-old child who starved to death on a strict raw fruit and vegetable diet. A Florida jury convicted Sheila O’Leary, 39, on Wednesday of first-degree murder, aggravated child abuse, aggravated manslaughter, child abuse and two counts of child neglect in the death of her son, Ezra.Ezra weighed 17 pounds – seven pounds below average – when he died in his sleep in 2019.Following Ezra’s death, Sheila and her husband, Ryan, told authorities that the family followed a strict vegan diet limited to "only raw fruits and vegetables" and "breast milk," according to News Press.At the time of Ezra’s death, their three other children – all under the age of 11 – were suffering from malnutrition and dehydration. MORE NEWS: 'She was fighting the shark': Mom of Florida teen attacked by shark describes terrifying ordealO’Leary told detectives that her son did not eat for a week and that he was "having trouble sleeping the night prior to his death."During the Lee County trial on Wednesday, prosecutor Francine Donnorummo, special victims unit chief at the state attorney's office, used O’Leary’s Google searches at the time Ezra’s health declined as evidence against her. Donnorummo emphasized Ezra’s condition was chronic as O’Leary failed to provide her child with food and health care, according to News Press."This was a thought-out, planned course of action," Donnorummo said.

pandemic started that travel restrictions have dropped and the world feels like it’s opening up again.So when it comes time to check out and the plane tickets are twice as expensive as you had budgeted, do you cancel the plans?Or do you just say whatever and click buy?For Canadians weighing decades-high inflation with pent-up demand for travel and other experiences after years of pandemic lockdowns, the answer seems to be landing on “buy now.” Searing hot inflation could shift Canada Day BBQs to ‘hotdogs instead of steaks’ But a surge in demand for consumer spending could make efforts to bring rampant inflation back into line even more of an uphill battle, experts say.TD Economics put out a report this week tracking spending data leading into the busy summer months.Real spending was up 15 per cent year-over-year in May, with TD suggesting that surging prices — inflation hit a nearly 40-year high of 7.7 per cent that month — had yet to take a bite out of consumer demand.TD said that spending has shifted from an appetite for goods, as Canadians sought to buy stuff for their homes during lockdown, to services, now that the weather is warming and their favourite experiences are opening back up.Demand for recreation and entertainment is leading the charge, with spending in this category 40 per cent higher (on a nominal basis, meaning not adjusted for inflation) compared with pre-pandemic levels.TD senior economist Leslie Preston, one of the report’s authors, tells Global News that after years of being denied the chance to go out and spend their money, the next few months will likely see Canadians keen to “scratch that itch.”“I do think there’s a lot of pent-up demand,” she says.“People made a lot of sacrifices for the two

SIPTU has criticised the manner in which the HSE's offer to extend a special payment scheme for healthcare workers suffering from long Covid was communicated to union representatives.

UPPER DARBY, Pa. - Police say a "tragedy" in Upper Darby resulted in the death of a teenager Friday night.The teen was shot and killed by a single gunshot on the 6900 block of Ruskin Lane, according to a tweet by Upper Darby Police.Police say they believe the deadly shooting stemmed from children playing with a family member's gun.Police are asking families to "educate your children."The shooting is under investigation.

PHILADELPHIA - The Fourth of July weekend is starting out with some storms, but a perfect end to the holiday is on its way!Humidity is here to stay all day Saturday as storms make their way into the forecast around 2 p.m. The rain will travel from the Philadelphia area to New Jersey and the shore around dinnertime, heading out around 10 p.m.Not everyone will see storms today, but you'll know if you are! Heavy rain, thunder and heavy wind gusts are expected for those in the storm zone!Those storms will bring a cold front Sunday with temperatures dropping to the mid 80s with no humidity.More beautiful weather is expected for the Fourth of July with highs in the 80s and low humidity throughout the day!___SATURDAY: Scattered storms.

Police say one person is dead after a double-shooting in North Philadelphia.

TRENTON, N.J. - New Jersey's Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy has signed two bills aiming to protect the right of those from outside the state to get abortion services within New Jersey's borders and barring extradition of people involved in reproductive health care services should they face charges in another state. The legislation moved swiftly in the Democrat-led Legislature, just a week after the Supreme Court's ruling overturning Roe v.

Russian President Vladimir Putin fishes in the remote Tuva region in southern Siberia. The picture taken between August 1 and 3, 2017.

Active caseload stands at 1,09,568 India reported 17,092 fresh COVID-19 cases and 29 deaths in the last 24 hours, informed the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Saturday. With this, the country's active caseload has reached 1,09,568. As many as 14,684 patients recovered from the disease in the last 24 hours taking the total recoveries to 4,28,51,590.

Canada Day celebrations since before the COVID-19 pandemic began.Public events marking the holiday were put on hold due to the pandemic, but eased health restrictions have once again made large gatherings and celebrations possible.Not all cities returned to staging major events, however. Montreal, Vancouver and other jurisdictions opted not to hold parades, for example, citing financial issues related to the pandemic as well as safety concerns.Smaller street festivals and events focused on Indigenous reconciliation were held instead.

Canada Day in the nation’s capital after two years that saw Canadians marking the country’s birthday at home, or virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Tensions were high amid a significant police presence as thousands gathered in the streets of downtown Ottawa where residents continue to grapple with what police have acknowledged is “lingering trauma” from the convoy blockade earlier this year. As it happened: Canada Day celebrations, protests held across the country In normal years, Canada Day festivities draw thousands to the lawns and streets around Parliament Hill for concerts, fireworks and parties.

PHILADELPHIA - After a pandemic pause, the Wawa Welcome America Festival is back in Philadelphia to help residents and visitors alike celebrate the 4th of July holiday.Nearly two-weeks of events will culminate on Independence Day with the Party on the Parkway and free concert headlined by Jason Derulo and Ava Max.Of course, no 4th of July celebration would be complete without a massive fireworks display. Wawa's Welcome America Firework Spectacular will start on the Parkway around 9:30 with an accompanying soundtrack by DJ Ghost.MORE HEADLINES"Everyone is welcome we want everyone to come down we just want folks to be prepared," President and CEO of Welcome America Michael DelBene said.There are several road and street closures planned for the weekend and Independence Day.In preparation for the July 4th Concert and Party on the Parkway, the following road closure will be in effect beginning 3 p.m.

DANE COUNTY, Wis. - Wisconsin's first case of orthopoxvirus, presumed to be monkeypox, has been identified in a Dane County resident, the state Department of Health Services confirmed Thursday, June 30."While it’s likely that additional cases will be found among Wisconsinites, we are relieved that this disease does not spread easily from person to person," said Dr. Ryan Westergaard, DHS chief medical officer and state epidemiologist.

PHILADELPHIA - Some people are staying close to home for the July 4th holiday, but according to AAA, a lot of people are on the move for the holiday weekend, even with traffic and high gas prices.It’s a holiday weekend and a lot of people have plans away from home and, despite the high cost of fuel, they’re going.John and Chase Miller, all the way from St. Louis, doing a very long father and son road trip.AAA said it doesn’t appear the higher gas prices, the highest ever for Independence Day road travel, is keeping people from their destinations.MORE HEADLINES:"We went down to Orlando for a few days and from there we decided to come to Philly to check it out and watch the Cardinals play the Phillies and then head home," explained John Miller."They will make concessions in other areas to make up for that.

Today we are reporting 6,460 community cases and 423 current hospitalisations.

Firefighters battle a fire in a duplex in Jenkintown. JENKINTOWN, Pa. - Fire crews are battling a two-alarm at a three-story duplex in Jenkintown, while trying to get someone out of the building.Firefighters were called to the 200 block of Summit Avenue Friday evening, around 7:40.Firefighters battle a fire in a duplex in Jenkintown.

Authorities say a man was shot several times during a shootout Friday night in Philadelphia. PHILADELPHIA - Authorities say a shootout between at least two men Friday night in Philadelphia left one of the gunmen fighting for his life. Officers from the Philadelphia Police Department were called to the 100 block of East Wishart Street shortly before 7:30 p.m.

RELATED: DC minimum wage increase takes effect FridayREAD MORE: New Virginia law aims to improve school emergency responseReally loud cars are about to become a focal point for police in Virginia.

PHILADELPHIA - Authorities say a motorcycle driver was killed when he collided with another vehicle Friday night in Philadelphia's Bustleton section. The deadly crash happened on the 1000 block of Bustleton Avenue shortly before 6:30 p.m., according to authorities. Police say a 32-year-old man driving a black Yamaha motorcycle collided with blue Chevy Malibu. The victim, whose name has not been released, sustained severe injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. No arrests were made immediately following the deadly crash. 

NEW YORK - Police in Nassau County say they are investigating a possible shark attack.  It happened Thursday afternoon at Jones Beach but the information was not released until Friday.The Nassau County Police Department says a 37-year-old man was swimming at around 1 p.m.

AUSTIN, Texas - A woman that went missing in North Austin last week has been found dead, police say.APD issued a CLEAR Alert for 39-year-old Yolanda Jaimes after responding to the 7000 block of Craybrough Circle for a report of a missing person on Friday, June 24. Jaimes was last seen in that area around 6 a.m.

DETROIT (FOX 2) - Someone carjacked a vehicle while a Detroit mother was inside a gas station paying Thursday night.Jada Hicks left her 10-year-old son, 8-year-old daughter, and baby girl in her locked Jeep as she went into the Citgo near Fenkell and Meyers, a few blocks from her house. While she was inside the gas station, a man broke the Jeep's window with a rock and ordered the children out."He said, ‘Get the baby in the car seat and get out of the car now,’" Hicks said.

surface-to-air missile systems and counter-artillery radars to respond to Russia's heavy reliance on long-range strikes in the war.Russia in recent days has launched dozens of missiles across Ukraine and pinned down Ukrainian forces with continuous fire for sometimes hours at a time. Ukraine's leaders have publicly called on Western allies to quickly send more ammunition and advanced systems that will help them narrow the gap in equipment and manpower.All told, the U.S.

New York City officials, flanked by the White House COVID-19 coordinator, yesterday unveiled the nation's first test-to-treat mobile units, which are designed to speed treatment to vulnerable groups.

Chris Stapleton surfaced at Universal Studios Hollywood this Thursday, over a week after he announced he was postponing some shows because he had COVID-19.The delayed concerts in Salt Lake City and Denver were supposed to take place last weekend, but will now occur this Friday through Sunday.Before his next run of gigs, Chris, 44, was spotted cutting a casual figure as he soaked up the sun at the theme park with a camera slung across his front. Back out:Chris Stapleton surfaced at Universal Studios Hollywood this Thursday, over a week after he announced he was postponing some shows because he had COVID-19The country star announced the show postponements last Tuesday, June 21, announcing that the concerts had been pushed back a week.'To all my friends in Salt Lake City and Denver, I am very sorry to let you all know that I have tested positive for Covid and will be unable to perform this weekend's shows,' he wrote in a message he posted to his Instagram page.

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - While four out of the five major casinos in Atlantic City have come to tentative agreements with their labor unions, the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino remains the last player at the table."We’re fighting for our pay, we are now no longer in the 40’s and I feel like it definitely needs to go up. We need to be able to at least come to work and have gas in our tanks to get to work," said Ashley Coleman, a cocktail server at Hard Rock.She says the pay isn’t enough to support a family.

LAS VEGAS - A sunken boat dating back to World War II is the latest object to emerge from a shrinking reservoir that straddles Nevada and Arizona.The Higgins landing craft that has long been 185 feet (56 meters) below the surface is now nearly halfway out of the water at Lake Mead.The boat lies less than a mile from Lake Mead Marina and Hemingway Harbor.It was used to survey the Colorado River decades ago, sold to the marina and then sunk, according to dive tours company Las Vegas Scuba.LAKE MEAD NATIONAL RECREATION AREA, NEVADA - JULY 01: A sunken World War II-Era Higgins landing craft that used to be nearly 200 feet underwater is being revealed near the Lake Mead Marina as the waterline continues to lower on July 01, 2022 in the L (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)Higgins Industries in New Orleans built several thousand landing craft between 1942 and 1945, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported. Around 1,500 "Higgins boats" were deployed at Normandy on June 6, 1944, known as D-Day.The boat is just the latest in a series of objects unearthed by declining water levels in Lake Mead, the largest human-made reservoir in the U.S., held back by the Hoover Dam.

Lance Storz was booked into an eastern Kentucky jail, the Floyd County Sheriff's Office said, following a shootout and hostage standoff with police on June 30, 2022. (Pike County Sheriff's Office)ALLEN, Ky. - Two law enforcement officers were killed and five were injured when a man opened fire on police attempting to serve a warrant at a home in eastern Kentucky Thursday night, authorities said.Police took 49-year-old Lance Storz into custody late Thursday night.An emergency management official was also injured and a police K9 was killed, according to the arrest citation.The responding officers encountered "pure hell" when they arrived on the scene, Floyd County Sheriff John Hunt told reporters Friday afternoon.Floyd County Sheriff's K9 Drago was killed during a shootout with a suspect in eastern Kentucky on June 30, 2022.

NEW YORK - Have you heard the buzz? Mosquito season is here. If you feel like you're swatting away a lot more pests than this time last year, you may not be alone.Rising temperatures and rainfall levels due to climate change are creating the perfect conditions for mosquitos to start reproducing earlier and for longer periods of time. "There is a change in the distribution of rain and not just in the United States but in the entire world," Max Jacobo Moreno-Madriñán of Indiana University's Environmental Health Science Department said.

overturned Roe v. Wade last week.In Florida, a law banning abortions after 15 weeks went into effect Friday, the day after a judge called it a violation of the state constitution and said he would sign an order temporarily blocking the law next week.

LOS ANGELES - Elon Musk said Tesla’s long-awaited AI humanoid robot "Optimus" which has both wowed and terrified consumers, will be officially unveiled in just a few months. Speaking at the Qatar Economic Forum on June 21, Musk said he expects a prototype of the robot to be unveiled at Tesla’s "AI Day" on September 30. The construction of the robot "Optimus," was first announced in August 2021 in which the company boasted the droid would be able to walk at least five miles per hour and even lift 150 pounds. When he first announced the project, Musk said the robot would "eliminate dangerous, repetitive, boring tasks."Elon Musk says the "Tesla Bot" will probably be launched in 2022, claiming the robot would "eliminate dangerous, repetitive, boring tasks." (Source: Tesla) The robot would carry out the work people don't like to do."I hope that we will have an interesting prototype to show people," Musk said, speaking to British journalist John Micklethwait, at the June 21 event. "We have a very talented team at Tesla that I'm working with closely to have a prototype humanoid robot ready by the end of September.

FILE - Electric vehicles at a public charging station. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)With inflation driving gas prices to an all-time high, consumers are flocking to dealerships to get themselves an electric vehicle (EV). The prices may not be as competitive as some of the vehicles running on an internal combustion engine, but it's the great long-term investment many are striving to achieve while, of course, minimizing their carbon footprint.  But are these cars — which manufacturers boast are better for the environment — as green as they seem?  One of the biggest issues that come up when comparing the environmental impacts of EVs versus internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEV) is the battery.  Experts have weighed in on the controversial manufacturing surrounding EV batteries and while many huge automakers such as Chevrolet and Ford are starting to pump out EV models, consumers are still left to wonder: Do the environmental impacts outweigh the potential long-term benefits of moving towards an EV-dominated world? Let’s look at some of the myths surrounding EV batteries.  There isn’t really a clear-cut true-or-false narrative when it comes to answering this question. Most of the current battery chemistry relies on lithium and cobalt.

HARRISBURG - State lawmakers gave their final approval to new restrictions on fireworks Friday but the rules will not be in place as July Fourth weekend fireworks light up Pennsylvania skies.The House voted 163-37 to send the legislation to the desk of Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf, whose spokeswoman said he plans to review it.

ANAHEIM, Calif. - Get ready for an adventure in the Big Easy. A new attraction coming to Disneyland and the Magic Kingdom will transport guests to the magical place of New Orleans. The Disney Company on Friday unveiled plans for Tiana's Bayou Adventure, a new ride based on the hit movie The Princess and the Frog.

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. - California on Thursday became the first state to guarantee free health care for all low-income immigrants living in the country illegally, a move that will provide coverage for an additional 764,000 people at an eventual cost of about $2.7 billion a year.Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a $307.9 billion operating budget that pledges to make all low-income adults eligible for the state’s Medicaid program by 2024 regardless of their immigration status.

FILE - Drone aerial view of winding road and red car in Utah. (Joe Sohm/Visions of America/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)If you are planning to hit the road this summer but are not sure where to go, you might want to consider New York state. That is according to a report from WalletHub, which found the best and worst states for summer road trips in 2022.

Air New Zealand is giving passengers on long flights the chance to kick back and relax in one of their new sleeping pods. (Photo courtesy of Air New Zealand airline from a 2020 test run) (Air New Zealand)Falling asleep aboard a flight can be a hassle given the lack of space on airplanes, but one airline has a new, creative solution to help you enjoy slumber in the air.Air New Zealand is giving passengers on long flights the chance to kick back and relax in one of their new sleeping pods.

COVID-19 vaccination protected people of all body sizes from hospitalization and death—although vaccinated people with a low or high body mass index (BMI) were at greater risk, according to a study of adults in England published yesterday in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology.

Made in Chelsea star was rushed to hospital earlier this week after receiving 'alarming' test results. Her fiance Ryan Libbey revealed he was devastated over the latest health battle. Louise, 32, nearly died twice as she gave birth last year and has been left suffering from PTSD.