Community members and city officials respond to 4th of July fireworks show shooting

Brittney Griner to nine years in prison after finding her guilty of deliberately bringing cannabis-infused vape cartridges into Russia despite them being illegal.She was also ordered to pay a fine of one million Russian rubles (approximately CA$20,965).Her sentencing could pave the way for a high-profile prisoner swap between Russia and the United States that would include the 31-year-old athlete and an imprisoned Russian who was once a prolific arms dealers. Jaw-dropping trove of treasure recovered from wreck of 350-year-old Spanish ship Griner earlier pleaded with a Russian judge not to “end her life” with a harsh prison sentence for bringing in vape cartridges containing hashish oil, before breaking down in tears in court.The Russian prosecutor called for Griner, a two-time Olympic gold medallist and a Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) star, to be sentenced to 9-1/2 years in prison if she is found guilty of bringing illegal drugs to Russia.Griner was detained at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo airport on Feb.

COVID-19 deaths and 1,683 positive PCR tests in the seven-day period ending Aug. 1.The previous update, which covered the week ending July 25, reported five deaths and 1,910 positive PCR tests.Of note, the province changed its PCR testing strategy in early July.

Defence Minister Anita Anand says Canadian Forces members will train Ukrainian soldiers in the United Kingdom in an effort to bolster their fight against theRussian invasion.

U.S. President Joe Biden, who tested contracted COVID earlier this week, tested positive again for the virus on Thursday.

COVID-19 death count has surpassed 16,000.Health authorities today are reporting 18 more deaths attributed to the novel coronavirus, bringing the total to 16,010.Hospitalizations linked to the disease fell by 10, to 2,136, after 171 people were admitted and 181 were discharged.

COVID-19 are on the rise once again in Manitoba, according to the province’s weekly report.For the week ending July 30, a total of 53 Manitobans were hospitalized with the virus — up from 45 the week before — including seven who required intensive care. There was one death.

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. - A Central Florida woman was arrested Saturday evening for allegedly driving a golf cart on Interstate 95 while under the influence, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.Troopers were called out to I-95 North at mile marker 167 in Brevard County – about six miles away from SR-514 – after several drivers reported seeing a golf cart being driven on the interstate, an arrest report stated. When FHP arrived in the area, they found a semi truck on the shoulder with the golf cart nearby.The semi truck driver told troopers she saw the driver of the golf cart, later identified as Diane Hawk, 58, of Barefoot Bay, passing out behind the wheel. She then guided Hawk off the road and took the keys to the golf cart from her, as Hawk was reportedly trying to drive on the interstate again.(Photo via Brevard County Sheriff's Office) MORE LOCAL HEADLINES:As law enforcement spoke with Hawk about what happened, she said she was trying to get to SR-528 and told troopers it was legal to drive a golf cart on I-95 "because she saw it on the news," the report stated.Hawk's speech was reportedly slurred and troopers smelled the odor of an alcoholic drink.

Infowars host Alex Jones at the Texas State Capital building on April 18, 2020 in Austin. (Photo by Sergio Flores/Getty Images) AUSTIN, Texas - An attorney representing two parents who sued conspiracy theorist Alex Jones over his false claims about the Sandy Hook massacre said Thursday that the U.S.

A 27-year-old man was shot six times and killed in North Philadelphia, police say. NORTH PHILADELPHIA - A 27-year-old man is dead after he was shot in the chest in North Philadelphia.Officials say 39th District officers were called to the 2800 block of North Taney Street Wednesday evening, just before 6, on a report of gunshots.When officers arrived, they found the 27-year-old victim suffering from two gunshot wounds to his chest.Medics rushed the man to Temple University Hospital where he died a short time later.Officials said the man made contact with the shooter and pulled a weapon.

ARLINGTON, Texas - A woman who police say set her boyfriend on fire will soon face a murder charge, according to Arlington police.According to police, 24-year-old Breana Johnson got in an argument with her 25-year-old boyfriend, Ricky Doyle, on July 18 at a gas station on East Mayfield Road.Investigators say Johnson pumped gasoline into the backseat where the victim was sitting, and intentionally set it on fire.As bystanders rushed to put out the flames with fire extinguishers, police say Johnson drove off.Johnson was arrested on one count of aggravated assault the next day.Doyle suffered burns on most of his body.

COVID infections are on the rise again and experts point out that this is because “People letting their guard down and not following social distancing norms". India on Thursday reported 19,893 new coronavirus infections, taking the total tally of Covid-19 cases to 4,40,87,037, according to the Union Health Ministry data. The death toll climbed to 5,26,530 with 53 new fatalities reported on Thursday.

Taiwan canceled airline flights Thursday as China fired missiles near the self-ruled island in retaliation for a top American lawmaker’s visit, adding to the risk of disruptions in the flow of Taiwanese-made processor chips needed by global telecom and auto industries.China ordered ships and planes to avoid military drills that encircled Taiwan, which the mainland’s ruling Communist Party claims as part of its territory. The Hong Kong newspaper The South China Morning Post called the drills an “effective Taiwan blockade.”Beijing announced “live-fire exercises” after Speaker Nancy Pelosi of the House of Representatives arrived Tuesday for a one-day visit, defying warnings from Beijing.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The U.S. Justice Department has charged four Louisville police officers involved in the deadly Breonna Taylor raid with civil rights and other violations.Federal charges against former officers Joshua Jaynes, Brett Hankison and Kelly Goodlett, along with Sgt. Kyle Meany were announced by U.S.

Around 91% of all Covid-19 deaths in Ireland were people over the age of 65, according to new data from the Central Statistics Office.

SAN ANSELMO, CA - JANUARY 03: Powerball and Mega Millions lottery tickets are displayed on January 3, 2018 in San Anselmo, California. The Powerball jackpot and Mega Millions jackpots are both over $400 million at the same time for the first time.

New baby hippo at Cincinnati Zoo is sibling to Fiona (photo credit: Cincinnati Zoo) CINCINNATI, Ohio - The Cincinnati zoo is celebrating the birth of a full-term hippopotamus that is a sibling to Fiona, who became a global celebrity when she was born prematurely in 2017.The baby hippo was born Wednesday night."This new calf weighs at least twice as much as Fiona did and is already walking," said Christina Gorsuch, Cincinnati Zoo’s director of animal care in a news release.Staff at Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden discovered the calf’s mother, 23-year-old Bibi, was pregnant around April Fool’s Day. It came as a surprise because Bibi was on birth control."Bibi and the baby, yet to be named, will spend the next two weeks bonding behind the scenes," said Gorsuch.

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police say they are investigating a homicide by arson after a man was found dead in a burned field Thursday morning. Police say an unidentified man was found unresponsive in a field after firefighters extinguished a small brush fire on the 3100 block of South 81st Street. The victim, believed to be between 30 and 40 years old, was pronounced dead at the scene. The Fire Marshal later determined the fire was intentionally set.

Frank Skinner has been forced to cancel his Edinburgh Fringe run because of a family health issue. The comedian was set to kick off a run of his new show 30 Years of Dirt at Assembly Roxy tonight (Thursday) but has pulled out.

Omicron BA. 4 and BA. 5 both originated, as did the original version of Omicron, in South Africa.

Janya Williams | Chicago police CHICAGO - A security guard who worked Chicago’s Lollapalooza music festival last weekend is accused of making fake mass shooting threats to get out of work early.Janya Williams, 18, allegedly sent her supervisor an anonymous message via TextNow Friday afternoon that said, "Mass shooting at 4pm location Lollapalooza.

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police have released images of two suspects they say may be behind a number of recent robberies of city businesses. Investigators believe the same suspects were involved in at least three incidents dating back to July 27, when a Dollar General Store was robbed. Around 7:20 p.m. that evening, police say the two suspects entered the store on the 2800 block of Ridge Avenue.

Covid-19 cases to 4,40,87,037, according to the Union Health Ministry data. The death toll climbed to 5,26,530 with 53 new fatalities reported on Thursday. Another health expert has recommended getting tested timely as an important way to navigate the situation.

MOSCOW - Closing arguments in Brittney Griner's cannabis possession case in Russia are set for Thursday, nearly six months after the American basketball star was arrested at a Moscow airport in a case that has reached the highest levels of U.S.-Russia diplomacy.Griner faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted. Although a conviction appears almost certain, given that Russian courts rarely acquit defendants and Griner has acknowledged that there were vape canisters with cannabis oil in her luggage, judges have considerable latitude on sentencing.Lawyers for the Phoenix Mercury center and two-time Olympic gold medalist have pursued strategies to bolster Griner's contention that she had no criminal intent and that the canisters ended up in her luggage due to hasty packing.

Instagram Wednesday to thank the crew and her fans for their support. "I am proud of the love, hard work and intention all of our incredible cast and tireless crew put into this film over 7 months in Scotland. I feel blessed to have worked among absolute greats and forged relationships for a lifetime in the process! To every Batgirl fan - THANK YOU for the love and belief, allowing me to take on the cape and become, as Babs said best, "my own damn hero!"According to Variety, the movie wrapped principal photography earlier this year and was in post-production.In January, Grace shared a look of herself in the Batgirl costume, captioned with a quote from the comic book "Batgirl: Year One.""I use their expectations against them.

Nicola McLean has spoken out on how the Wagatha Christie court case affected the mental health of everyone involved, explaining that the whole situation is "really sad". Rebekah Vardy, 40, who is married to Leicester City ace Jamie Vardy, 35, lost her libel trial against fellow WAG Coleen Rooney, 36, with Mrs Justice Karen Steyn delivering the verdict on 29 July. Coleen, wife of former Manchester United footballer Wayne Rooney, 36, accused Rebekah of leaking false stories about her to the press back in 2019 – Rebekah has continued to deny the allegations.

People living with certain health conditions may be able to receive extra support from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) while they look for work.

FILE - Choco Taco. (Klondike)Klondike officials on Wednesday said they would look to bring back the apparently beloved Choco Taco "in the coming years" after facing uproar over its removal."We know this is disappointing - we’ve heard our fans, and we’re hoping to bring this favorite treat back to ice cream trucks in the coming years," the ice cream dessert maker said in a tweet. KLONDIKE DISCONTINUES CHOCO TACO AFTER NEARLY 4 DECADES ON THE MARKETThe message was a direct response to one heartbroken customer who said she had been looking all over in her "area and surrounding cities" for the last of the Choco Tacos but had come up short."Absolutely heartbreaking," she wrote.A 1966 blizzard in Rochester, NY led one fun-loving mother to invent a new holiday: Ice Cream for Breakfast Day.

FILE - A sign on facade of Casper mattress store on Santana Row in San Jose, California, Sept. 25, 2021.

COVID-19 vaccine could boost third-dose uptake among young adults, but it won’t drive a significant increase unless other schools follow suit, experts say.The University of Toronto announced last week that it was reinstating a vaccination requirement for those living in its residences and updating it to mandate at least one booster shot. It also recommended all others on campus stay “up-to-date” on COVID-19 vaccinations.Dr.

BEN Shephard has told of Soccer Saturday legend Chris Kamara's brave health battle as his gruelling treatments were revealed. The Good Morning Britain host, 47, updated fans on the TV star's condition as he fights Apraxia of Speech. Kammy, 64, opened up about his secret struggle after fans spotted him slurring his words.

Covid-19 update: India sees another rise with 19,893 cases in 24 hrs Notably, Chinese New Year in 2019 was on February 5. Every Chinese year is symbolised by an animal. And, 2019 was the year of the Pig.

With increasing number of covid cases and low uptake of booster doses across India, the Union health ministry has announced providing free-of-cost booster doses to all individuals above 18 years of age at government-run vaccination centres NEW DELHI: India recorded 19,893 fresh coronavirus infections and 53 deaths in the last 24 hours, according to an update issued by the Union health ministry on Thursday. The country’s active caseload now stands at 1,36,478, pushing the tally of cases to 4,40,87,037 since the pandemic hit in March 2020.

PHILADELPHIA - As investigators continue to probe a shooting at a 4th of July fireworks show in Philadelphia that left two police officers hurt, one of the injured officers said he feels grateful that his injuries weren't far worse than they could have been. Officer Sergio Diggs, a 14-year member of the Philadelphia Police Department, was assigned to highway patrol on Independence Day. As a large crowd gathered on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway for 4th of July fireworks, Diggs and Montgomery County deputy John Foster were struck by gunfire. A massive police response swarmed the 2500 block of Spring Garden Street as onlookers ran for safety.

PHILADELPHIA - Officials with the City of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Police Department provided an update on the investigation into the shooting at Fourth of July festivities in the city on Monday.Around 9:47 p.m. gunshots rang out as crowds gathered at the Wawa Welcome America festival on the Ben Franklin Parkway, causing the event to end in chaos as crowds ran from the event. Hugh E.