Delaware judge nixes Block shareholder suit over online music deal

NEW DELHI: India has reported about 1,223 new Covid cases in the last 24 hours taking the number of active caseload to 16,498, the union health ministry said on Saturday. While the daily positivity rate has reached 0.86 %, the weekly positivity rate remains at 1.30%. In the last three years of the pandemic, India has reported more than 44.9 million cases and 5,31,767 Covid-related deaths.

DREXEL HILL, Pa. - A Delaware County community in outrage over anti-Semitic signs, posted on Upper Darby stop signs, sidewalks and yards. Police are looking for whoever is responsible for planting the hate-filled messages."There was a little brochure pamphlet thing.

PHILADELPHIA - Court documents reveal how investigators were able to tie a formerly incarcerated woman to the orchestrated escape of two Philadelphia inmates that sparked a citywide manhunt. Xianni Stalling, 21, was taken into custody Thursday in connection to the Sunday night escape of Ameen Hust, 18, and Nasir Grant, 24, from Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center. The inmates were absent for three headcounts in the hours following their escape, but prison officials say they were not aware Hurst and Grant were gone until late Monday afternoon. Sources told FOX 29 the inmates' cell doors and the door to a recreation yard were left unlocked, which allowed the duo to pass through undetected before escaping through a hole in a fence. From there, an affidavit claims Hurst and Grant were able to climb over two additional barbed wire fences and onto the 8300 block of State Road. The woman has been charged with criminal conspiracy, hindering apprehension, escape and use of a communication facility, according to Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner.Documents show that three hours before the escape, Hurst had a phone conversation with an unknown man during which he made arrangements to be picked up near a bridge behind the prison.Authorities believe that Xianni Stallings helped facilitate that conversation, and alluded to Hurst and Grant's escape during a video call with another prisoner a day later. During that conversation, court documents say Stallings appeared shocked that the unnamed inmate she spoke to hadn't heard about the prison break. "You had the opportunity to run from jail," Stallings is allegedly heard saying.

POINT BREEZE - Three people have been shot in Point Breeze, including an 11-year-old girl.Officials said the shooting happened Friday night, just before 8 p.m., on the 1900 block of South 23rd Street.Philadelphia police arrived to find the 11-year-old girl on the street suffering with a gunshot wound to her leg. Police rushed her to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

DELAWARE COUNTY, Pa. - A special election is underway in Delaware County and whichever party wins will determine who controls the Pennsylvania House.On a quiet Delaware County street, the high-stakes race for Pa.’s 163rd District state house seat plays out. On one lawn, a sign for Republican Katie Ford.

PHILADELPHIA - Authorities have charged an inmate who they say helped two fellow inmates escape a Philadelphia prison last weekend, sparking a dayslong manhunt across the city. Jose Flores-Huerta, a 35-year-old who is currently incarcerated at Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center, was charged Thursday with Escape and Criminal Conspiracy. Flores-Huerta is incarcerated for a deadly group beating at Pat's King of Steaks in Sept. 2021 that claimed the life of 28-year-old Isidro Cortez. It's alleged that Flores-Huerta helped Nasir Grant, 24, and Ameen Hust, 18, free themselves from the prison last Sunday night through a hole in a perimeter fence. Prisons Commissioner Blanche Carney told reporters the duo missed three headcounts before prison guards realized they were missing Monday afternoon.One of the two inmates who escaped from a Philadelphia prison on Sunday was captured by U.S.

BOISE, Idaho - Lori Vallow, the so-called "Doomsday mom," has been found guilty of killing her two children and conspiring to kill her husband's previous wife.Vallow is guilty on all six counts:Prosecutors say Vallow, her husband Chad Daybell, and her late brother Alex Cox, hatched a plan to kill Vallow’s two kids, 7-year-old JJ and 16-year-old Tylee Ryan, as well as Chad’s previous wife, Tammy Daybell.Investigators say Vallow and Daybell used their religious beliefs to justify these three killings. They allegedly claimed JJ and Tylee became zombies and that a dark spirit possessed Tammy who died suddenly in October 2019.Authorities discovered JJ and Tylee’s bodies in June 2020, located in Daybell’s backyard.

HATFIELD, Pa. - A man and a woman are dead after a house fire in Hatfield early Friday morning.Fire crews were called to the 2800 block of Washington Lane just before 4:30 a.m. for a house fire.

ESCONDIDO, Calif. - An 8-week-old kitten is on the mend after the tiny animal got its head stuck in the frame of a truck in California. The driver of the truck was on the road on Monday and heard "meowing sounds" at a stop sign, according to the San Diego Humane Society. Upon further inspection, the driver discovered the female kitten with its head stuck in a hole in the frame of the truck.RELATED: Watch: Police respond to calls for help, turns out to be 'very upset goat'The truck driver contacted the San Diego Humane Society, whose staff members sedated the kitten and worked to safely extract the animal. "After sedating the kitten, they patiently used Q-tips to dislodge her head and free her from the tight spot," the humane society said in a post on Facebook about the ordeal. The kitten was then taken to the humane society’s Escondido campus "for additional care, including pain medication, fluids, antibiotics and a good meal."The kitten is pictured in screengrabs from a video shared by the San Diego Humane Society of the rescue.

FILE-Image of a sunset in Alaska. (Joe Sohm/Visions of America/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) UTQIAGVIK, Alaska - It will be a "sunshine tsunami" for one northern Alaskan town for the next 83 days.Friday marks the first day with 24-hour daylight in the annual period known to locals as Midnight Sun.The sun rose Thursday at 2:12 a.m AKDT in Utqiagvik.

NEWARK, Del. - A suspect accused of carjacking a woman outside a Delaware gym in the middle of the day has been arrested as the search for a second continues, according to Pennsylvania State Police. Officials say the carjacking took place on May 7 just before 3 p.m.

PHILADELPHIA - A man has died after he was hit by a car while crossing the street in North Philadelphia, police say. According to officials, the incident occurred on Thursday night around 9:30 p.m.

in Louisiana are investigating a "suspicious death" after a body was found in a walk-in freezer at an Arby's restaurant in New Iberia, police said.The New Iberia Police Department said the female victim was an employee at the restaurant on E. Admiral Doyle Drive, according to KADN.

It is no secret that there are countless historical sites dotted around Scotland that were once—and in many cases still are—believed to hold magical properties.

PHILADELPHIA - Homicide detectives in Philadelphia are investigating a shooting that left one man dead on Friday morning. According to authorities, the shooting erupted on the 800 block of Hutton Street in the city's Belmont section around 2:15 a.m. Chief Inspector Scott Small said police responded to the scene for reports of gunshots and found a 59-year-old man sitting in the driver's seat of a Chevy. Police say the man was unresponsive with gunshot wounds to his neck and chest. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESThe victim was transported to Presbyterian Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, officials say. According to investigators, the window of the vehicle was down when they arrived on scene. The victim lives several blocks away from the fatal shooting scene, police say. The investigation is active and ongoing.

(Photo by Andrew CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP) (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images) Shell is putting residents' health at risk by persistently violating air quality standards at its massive new petrochemical refinery in western Pennsylvania, an environmental group alleged in a lawsuit Thursday.The "cracker" plant, located along the Ohio River about 30 miles (48 kilometers) outside Pittsburgh, opened in November and uses ethane from a vast shale gas reservoir underneath Pennsylvania and surrounding states to makes polyethylene, a plastic used in everything from consumer and food packaging to tires.A federal lawsuit filed by the Clean Air Council alleges that operator Shell Chemical Appalachia LLC — a subsidiary of British oil and gas giant Shell plc — is violating state and federal limits on smog, as well as emissions limits in its state-approved operating plan.Clean Air Council members who live near the plant are "concerned about the impact of the plant’s illegal pollution on their health and the health of their families," the suit said, noting that smog can worsen respiratory conditions such as bronchitis and asthma. The plaintiffs asked a judge to order Shell to bring the plant into compliance, and impose civil penalties of up to $140,000 per day.RELATED COVERAGEShell spokesperson Curtis Smith said the company had no comment on the suit.The plant has been shut down for repairs since early April after Shell said it identified a problem with its flaring system, which is designed to burn off unwanted gases.

Morgan Wallen is the latest high-profile artist to cancel a tour due to health struggles. On Tuesday, the 29-year-old country music singer announced in an Instagram video he was postponing six weeks of his "One Night At A Time" world tour after receiving "bad news" from his doctors at Vanderbilt Voice Center.

PHILADELPHIA - One of two inmates who escaped from a Philadelphia prison last weekend was taken into custody by federal authorities, according to law enforcement sources. Nasir Grant, 24, was arrested by U.S. Marshals Thursday night near the 2800 block of Dauphin Street in the city's Strawberry Mansion neighborhood, sources said. Grant and 18-year-old Ameen Hurst sprung themselves free from the Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center around 8:30 p.m.

PHILADELPHIA - Three people, including two women, suffered non-fatal gunshot wounds Thursday night in Philadelphia's Frankford neighborhood. Officers from the Philadelphia Police Department were called to the 4800 block of Tackawana Street around 7:30 p.m. for reports of a shooting. A 56-year-old woman and a 39-year-old man were taken to Temple University Hospital with gunshot wounds to the lower body, police said. A 60-year-old woman showed up at Temple Hospital with gunshot wounds to both legs.

LOGAN - Philadelphia police report the shooting of four people, including the fatal shooting on one man and the wounding of a 7-year-old, in the city’s Logan neighborhood.Officials say the shooting happened on the 5900 block of North 21st Street, Thursday evening, just before 6 p.m.Police arrived to find a 7-year-old with a gunshot wound to the leg. The condition of the child was not disclosed.The people were taken to Einstein Medical Center where one man died after arrival.No other details were released regarding the other victims.An investigation into the shooting is underway.___Tips can be submitted by calling 215-686-TIPS (8477) or texting PPD TIP (773847).

Ending the federal emergency reflects both a scientific and political judgment that the acute phase of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis has ended and that special federal resources are no longer needed to prevent disease transmission across borders.The COVID-19 pandemic’s public health emergency status in the U.S. expires on May 11, 2023.

NEWARK, Del. - A Georgia woman, accused of Cruelty to Animals by Newark, Delaware police, has turned herself in, while a dog in her care died from injuries sustained April 28.Syniah Percell, a 25-year-old Marietta, Georgia resident, turned herself into Newark Police May 9.According to officials, police were called to an apartment on the 100 block of Thorn Lane on the report of an injured dog.A resident left Percell in charge of the resident's Yorkshire Terrier while out of the apartment.When the ower returned home, the dog was "acting strange, walking oddly and had a bruise on its body," police say.MORE HEADLINES:The dog was then taken to a veterinarian and the vet found the dog suffering from severe injuries.During the police investigation, video was found that the friend left in charge, identified as Percell, abused the dog while in her control.The dog died from the injuries sustained.Percell turned herself in and faced a judge by video.

PHILADELPHIA - An arrest has been made in the killing of a 16-year-old boy who police say was gunned down on a Philadelphia street nearly a month ago. Aysir Clark was taken into custody Tuesday after he surrendered to authorities on the 400 block of North Broad Street in North Philadelphia, police reported. Clark is believed to be linked to the Apr.

WASHINGTON DC - A Delaware man and woman have been indicted on charges of sex trafficking, labor trafficking and other related offenses, federal and state officials announced.The pair were charged with helping each other commit sex trafficking and forced labor trafficking of 13 victims.According to officials, between 2014 and 2020, the indictment reads that 66-year-old Clifton H. Gibbs and 44-year-old Brooke D.

HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP, N.J. - A metallic object that punched a hole in the roof of a central New Jersey home this week, smashing into a hardwood floor and bouncing around a bedroom, was a meteorite, experts announced Thursday.Scientists with The College of New Jersey determined the 6-by-4-inch object, which weighs about 2.2 pounds, is a rare stony chondrite meteorite. They came to that conclusion after conducting a visual examination, making density measurements and scanning electron microscope images.

A post shared by Jamie Foxx (@iamjamiefoxx) On April 12, Foxx's daughter Corinne had revealed that the actor had "experienced a medical complication". "Luckily, due to quick action and great care, he is already on his way to recovery. We know how beloved he is and appreciate your prayers.

PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Police Department has made an arrest in a deadly hit-and-run in Center City, according to authorities. Dominique Murphy, 37, of West Philadelphia, was arrested and charged with involuntary manslaughter, homicide by vehicle, aggravated assault by vehicle, and related charges after being taken in as a person of interest, police announced Thursday morning. Dominique Murray, 37 According to authorities, Murray was allegedly operating a dark gray Jeep with its headlights off on Tuesday night, speeding down JFK Boulevard in the wrong direction around 10 p.m. Officers followed the vehicle, which then sped onto the 1300 block of Arch Street, striking a woman and one of her three children as they were crossing the street. After striking them, the officers stopped to render aid and the Jeep continued, fleeing the scene. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESThe woman, identified as a 38-year-old, suffered severe head trauma and was initially placed in critical condition.

PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Police Department is investigating a deadly crash that left a bicyclist dead, authorities say. According to officials, the crash occurred on Sunday evening at 10 p.m.

PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying two suspects wanted in connection with a shooting. According to police, the shooting occurred on the afternoon of April 23 on the 3800 block of North 13th Street in the Hunting Park section of the city. Authorities say two masked men armed with semi-automatic weapons pulled up on the two victims who were in a car on the street. Surveillance video released by police shows the moments the two suspects fired on the vehicle, drove to another street and continued firing in the direction of the victims. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESAccording to officials, a 40-year-old woman and a 24-year-old man were struck in the face and throughout their bodies, leaving them in critical condition. The suspects then fled the scene in a gray late model Toyota Camry, which has since been located by police, authorities say. Anyone with information on the shooting is urged to contact Philadelphia police at 215-686-8271 or submit an anonymous tip here. 

The Health Service Executive has more than 100 ventilators bought from new suppliers during the early months of the Covid-19 pandemic, which are in storage and not suitable for clinical use, the Public Accounts Committee has heard.

A laptop keyboard and Faceook icon displayed on a phone screen are seen in this illustration photo taken in Krakow, Poland on May 7, 2023. (Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images) DOVER, Del. - A Delaware judge on Wednesday refused to dismiss a shareholder lawsuit alleging that Facebook officers and directors violated both the law and their fiduciary duties in failing for years to protect the privacy of user data.Vice Chancellor J.

More than $2 million has been raised for William Cho, 6, the sole survivor of his family after a mass shooter opened fire at a crowded mall in Allen, Texas on Saturday.

LOS ANGELES - How many times have you heard "a mother will always fight off anybody to keep her children safe?" You could say the same about this dad after he was caught on camera fighting off a burglar in his own backyard in Mid-City.Security video shows the scary confrontation as it all went down last Thursday.It happened during the burglar's second visit to Danny Lobell's backyard as he returned to the scene of the crime hours later to wipe off his fingerprints. "I look up, and there's the guy. All of a sudden, something… an animal instinct inside of me that's in my DNA as a father, kicked in," said homeowner and father Danny Lobell.

A Radnor family says there is some "bad blood" between them and ticket sellers after they bought Taylor Swift tickets back in November, but are still unable to get into the concert.  PHILADELPHIA - A Radnor family says there is some "bad blood" between them and ticket sellers after they bought Taylor Swift tickets back in November, but are still unable to get into the concert. 13-year-old, Lorelei Jones, got the Christmas present any Swiftie would dream of: tickets to Taylor Swift's 2023 Eras Tour at Lincoln Financial Field. Her mom, AnnaMarie Jones, bought the tickets to make her daughter's wishes come true, but she says now, five months later, thanks to ticketing issues with StubHub, her daughter got her hopes up for nothing. "I was super excited," said Lorelei.

MEXICO CITY - Peru's government issued an executive order Wednesday allowing the temporary extradition to the United States of the prime suspect in the unsolved 2005 disappearance of American student Natalee Holloway on the Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba.The Peruvian Embassy in Washington told The Associated Press the order allows for the extradition of Dutchman Joran van der Sloot to be prosecuted for alleged extortion and wire fraud, charges stemming from the Holloway case.Holloway’s body was never found, and no charges were filed against Van der Sloot in the case. A judge later declared Holloway dead.FILE - File picture dated Jan.

Philadelphia police announce the arrest of Ticquarn Thomas, 21, of North Philadelphia, after they say he sexually assaulted a woman in University City on May 2.  PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police announce the arrest of a man who they say sexually assaulted a woman in University City last week. On Tuesday, May 2, police say a sexual assault occurred on the 3800 block of Chestnut Street, just steps away from U-Penn's campus. U-Penn's Department of Public Safety reported that the victim told police she was approached by a person who threatened to harm her with a weapon while she was taking out the trash. MORE HEADLINES Police later identified the suspect as 21-year-old Ticquarn Thomas of North Philadelphia. Thomas was taken into custody shortly after 3 p.m.

Mama June Shannon is opening up more than ever about the struggles with addiction that led up to her 2019 arrest.

Montana early Tuesday evening.Recorded by Isley Reust, the footage shows a dark gray cloud hanging over the black, snow-laced mountains in the distance. From that cloud, a funnel extends below, appearing to kick up snow into the air.Funnel cloud in Montana.

WILMINGTON, Del. - A 43-year-old Wilmington woman has been charged after New Castle County police say she stabbed a man during a fight.According to officials, Colette Hayes was charged with one felony count of assault and one count of possession of a deadly weapon.Authorities say the incident happened early Wednesday morning, around 12:30 a.m., at the Midway Plaza Apartments. Police were called to the location, but found no victim.MORE HEADLINES:In the meantime, Hayes called 911 to say she stabbed a man during a fight and was taking him to Christiana Hospital for treatment.

 The Hollywood writers’ strike that’s snarling the television and movie industries has now scrambled the White House schedule.

PHILADELPHIA - Authorities say they have taken a person of interest into custody and located a vehicle they say struck a child and woman who were crossing the street near Philadelphia's City Hall on Tuesday night. The woman succumbed to her injuries Wednesday.Officers from the Philadelphia Police Department noticed a dark gray Jeep with its headlights off speeding down JFK Boulevard around 10 p.m., according to officials. Officers followed the speeding Jeep onto the 1300 block of Arch Street, where police say the vehicle struck a woman and one of her three children who were crossing the road and continued driving, police say. Authorities say the 38-year-old woman and an 8-year-old girl were struck by the vehicle, while a 10-year-old and 11-year-old were unharmed. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESThe woman suffered severe head trauma during the collision and was placed in critical condition, according to Chief Inspector Scott Small.

FILE - This photograph taken on April 4, 2023, shows a tablet of contraceptive or birth control pills. (LOU BENOIST/AFP via Getty Images)WASHINGTON - Federal health advisers said Wednesday that a decades-old birth control pill should be sold without a prescription, paving the way for a likely U.S.