MERRITT ISLAND, Fla. – Edgewood Jr/Sr High School has taken the first step toward replacing its longtime mascot, the Edgewood Indian, reports News 6 partner Florida Today.In a letter to parents Thursday, officials at the Merritt Island school said a review committee formed of students, teachers, administrators and community members unanimously agreed to change the mascot, which has come under renewed scrutiny from local critics amid heightened racial tensions around the nation.“Since our founding, Edgewood has honored the indigenous peoples of Florida with our mascot,” the letter said. “In that great tradition of reverence, Edgewood is proud to announce that ...

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B.C.’s COVID-19 recovery must include Massey Tunnel replacement, child care: GVBOT

COVID-19 economic recovery.The board released its 38-page plan on Tuesday. The B.C.

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Chambers Ireland calls for co-ordinated Covid-19 strategy

An organisation representing businesses all over the country has written to the Taoiseach expressing concern at the Government response to Covid-19.

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Rishi Sunak may hike fuel duty by 5p to pay for Covid – 'costing drivers £100s'

The Sun : “Now is not the time to clobber workers, families, white van men and women and our public services with a fuel duty increase.” These thoughts were echoed by an unnamed minister who spoke to The Telegraph.They argued: “This is not the time to be increasing tax.“The cost of coronavirus is a one-off, and to pay off the debt you have to grow the economy.

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Army identifies soldiers killed in Black Hawk helicopter crash off California

Sgt. Tyler Shelton, 22, left, and Staff Sgt. Vincent Marketta, 33, were Black Hawk repairers with the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne).

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Simon Cowell feared BGT might not return because of coronavirus restrictions

Simon Cowell admitted he thought BGT’s 2020 live shows would be axed, as the country went into lockdown back in March.The 60-year-old judge was forced to pull out of the show this year after breaking his back in a nightmare fall in the courtyard of his Malibu home.Though he won’t be attending the filming of the Britain’s Got Talent live shows, Simon is relieved the show is going ahead, after it was plagued by uncertainty in the wake of the pandemic.When asked whether he ever feared the show wouldn’t make it to air, he said: “Yeah, for a moment but then I thought, ‘Where there’s a will, there’s a way’.“I just thought that if we can talk to each other all over the world on something like Zoom then there must be a way for us to do the live

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Orange County teacher might have gotten COVID-19 from student

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – There’s a possibility an Orange County teacher may have contracted COVID-19 from a student but as of now, health officials say they’re waiting on a second test to confirm the diagnosis.Dr.

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Orange County schools begins high school football practice during coronavirus pandemic

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Monday marked the first day of football practice for Orange County Public Schools.One football dad, Scott Morrell, said his son, Dakota, is a senior quarterback for Lake Nona High School and was looking forward to seeing his son play his final year.“It’s just blood sweat and tears all the time, and then you get so fearful and stuff that because somebody gets sick, and people, you know, react to it in the way that they do, that all this work and stuff is going to be for nothing, so it’s terrifying,” said Morrell.Morrell says he is cautiously optimistic about the season.With COVID-19, and not knowing what this season would look like, Morrell said they celebrated when they heard from Orange County Public Schools that

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COVID-19 rising in 26 states as US hits 6 million cases

As the summer surge of COVID-19 cases continues to fall in Texas, California, and Arizona, at least 26 other states, including Alabama, Missouri, Iowa, Michigan, North Carolina, and the Dakotas, are seeing 7-day averages of new cases rise by more than 5%.

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Moving ‘too quickly’ on coronavirus vaccine comes with risks: WHO

COVID-19 vaccines requires a “great deal of seriousness and reflection,” the World Health Organization said on Monday after the United States announced it was considering fast-tracking candidate drugs.Although every country had the right to approve drugs without completing full trials, “it is not something that you do very lightly,” WHO chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan told a news conference. Canada secures 2 new deals for possible COVID-19 vaccines The head of the U.S.

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Student tests positive for COVID-19 at Tohopekaliga High School; 22 in quarantine

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – A student at Tohopekaliga High School has tested positive for COVID-19, prompting officials to ask an additional 22 students to quarantine, according to the Osceola School District.A district official didn’t provide any further information about the case on Monday.Students who opted to return to campus rather than continue online learning came back to the classroom on Aug. 24, exactly one week ago.Since then, Harmony Middle School in St.

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Louis Riel School Division temporarily moving some students to meet social distancing guidelines

We’re left to interpret the word ‘reasonable,’ and it’s, of course, required a lot of creative, strategic thinking,” he said.“It’s kept us busy all summer long in support of our schools, but it’s been achievable and it’s reasonable, in my opinion.” Louis Riel School Division increases number of school buses to ensure student safety One of the schools affected is École Sage Creek School, which will see 107 of its grade 5 and 6 students moving to Shamrock School.Sage Creek principal Mark Poirier told 680 CJOB it’ll be a challenge, with schools using some spaces that are not traditionally used as classroom locations in order to meet the distancing requirements, but so far the transition has been smooth.“We’ve been lucky that the

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Coronavirus pandemic forces cancellation of Quebec International Peewee Hockey Tournament

Quebec students in English schools head back to class[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Organizers say a fear of a second wave of COVID-19 was a major factor in the cancellation.The 2021 event was slated to feature about 2,500 players from around the world, 400 volunteers and 450 billeting families.Founded in 1960, the event has featured future NHL stars like Wayne Gretzky, Guy Lafleur, Steve Yzerman and Mario Lemieux.

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Pupils at two high schools in South Ayrshire self isolate after Covid case

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterPupils from two secondary schools in South Ayrshire are self isolating after having contact with someone infected with Covid-19.Teens from Marr College and Prestwick Academy have been told to stay at home for 14 days. A health protection team has been carrying out contact tracing with the “small number” of pupils who have been in the presence of a coronavirus infection case.An NHS Ayrshire & Arran boss said “every measure is being taken to protect" them.Both schools remain open and it is understood parents have been informed about the situation.Prestwick Councillor Hugh Hunter said: “School headteachers and the local authority must take

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Coronavirus: India tops 25 million COVID-19 cases as country sets record high for daily infections

India on Sunday registered a record new 78,761 novel coronavirus cases, the highest single-day spike in the world since the pandemic began, just as the government began easing restrictions to help the battered economy.

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With overall Covid-19 tally of 4.24 lakh, now Andhra is second-most affected state

Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh on Sunday reported over 10,000 cases for the fifth straight day as its tally of 4.24 lakh saw it go past Tamil Nadu to the second spot behind Maharashtra in the overall infection count. Adding 10,603 fresh cases in 24 hours ending 9 am on Sunday, APs Covid-19 tally reached 4,24,767.

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Lionel Messi snubs Barcelona Covid-19 testing as he moves closer to Man City transfer

Lionel Messi has, as expected, failed to turn up for Barcelona's coronavirus testing on Sunday as he looks to force through a sensational move to Manchester City.

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Huge 'quintuple whammy' tax rises of £20bn being considered for coronavirus recovery

Tax hikes of up to £20 billion are reportedly being considered by the Treasury to deal with the cost of the coronavirus crisis.

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NHS worker investigated after claiming coronavirus is 'load of b******s' and 'hoax'

Covid-19 health crisis after she received a certificate thanking her for her hard work over the past five months.

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House bill would block rioters from coronavirus unemployment benefits

KENOSHA, WISCONSIN, USA - AUGUST 24: Jacob Blake protesters lit buildings on fire in Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States on August 24, 2020. A police shooting in the US state of Wisconsin sent a Black man into serious condition on Sunday, with the vide INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - A House Republican introduced a bill Friday that would make those charged with violence, looting or vandalism in connection with a protest ineligible for enhanced coronavirus unemployment benefits.The “Support Peaceful Protest Act” would also make rioters “financially liable for the cost of federal policing,” according to the bill, which is sponsored by U.S.

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'This is a humanity issue': Seahawks cancel training camp practice, Carroll calls for social justice

SEATTLE - The Seattle Seahawks canceled their Saturday training camp practice and called for everyone to register to vote as athletes continue demanding social justice across America.Head Coach Pete Carroll, in an intimate news conference, addressed the injustices he's seen players go through during his 50-plus year career, and called for other coaches in the league to be more vocal about these issues. "It's just an incredible offseason.

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Three areas in England see huge rise in coronavirus cases – including one in London

coronavirus figures show the killer bug is spreading at an alarming rate in three new hotspots – including one in London.

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Anti-lockdown protesters gather in London calling coronavirus a 'hoax'

coronavirus a hoax and demanding an end to lockdown restrictions.Many carried banners saying "Fake News," or "Masks are Muzzles" and rejecting any mandatory vaccination programmes.A similar protest was held in Berlin on Saturday, although on a much larger scale.The "Unite For Freedom" march started in Trafalgar Square at noon.Activist Sonia Poulton, who was part of the protest, said: "People are coming today to make their voices heard against mandatory vaccinations, mandatory masks, mandatory anything really.

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Protests in London as thousands gather in Trafalgar Square claiming coronavirus is hoax

The Mirror reports. There was little or no social distancing and not many people seem to be wearing masks.

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Authorities identify 68-year-old man who died while fishing in Indian River Bay

(BBrusch)INDIAN RIVER BAY, Del. - Authorities are investigating after a West Virginia man reportedly died while fishing in the Indian River Bay Thursday afternoon.Police say Donald M. Cutsail Jr., 68, was on a boat with his wife and granddaughter shortly before 4:30 p.m.

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Thousands of anti-lockdown protesters gather in London to claim coronavirus is a 'hoax'

Thousands of anti-lockdown protesters have gathered in central London, claiming coronavirus is a "hoax".

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Health Secretary warns lockdown restrictions might NOT be lifted by Christmas

coronavirus cases this winter - with fears of a second wave. Speaking to The Times, Mr Hancock said countries in others parts of the world were already experiencing a second wave, adding it was "a very serious threat".

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Man who thought coronavirus was hoax begs for forgiveness after wife gets it and dies

A taxi driver who believed conspiracy theories claiming coronavirus was a hoax has urged people not to be foolish like he was after his wife died from the deadly bug.

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Video shows huge party at Vancouver’s Wreck Beach

Vancouver Coastal Health has now issued a COVID-19 exposure alert for Wreck Beach on Aug. 15, the same day that video showed people partying and ignoring social distancing at the popular destination.

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Health Lottery announces huge change to tickets in response to Covid crisis

The Health Lottery is increasing the amount it gives to health-related projects across Great Britain in light of the ongoing Covid-19 crisis, we can reveal.

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Weather Authority: Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect for most of the area

PHILADELPHIA - The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for most of the area until Friday at 8 p.m.Thunderstorms moved through the area on Friday afternoon that brought heavy downpours and gusty winds to the area.DOWNLOAD THE FOX 29 WEATHER AUTHORITY APPThe isolated storms could bring heavy downpours that will serve as a preview of more rainfall expected on Saturday as the remnants of Hurricane Laura will drench the region with an inch or two of precipitation.The rain will move out of the area by Sunday and give way to comfortable temperatures in the high 70s and plenty of sunshine.AdvertisementSeasonable conditions are expected to last through Thursday.____FRIDAY: Humid, p.m. rainfall.

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My sister-in-law moved in with her mother, changed her will, set up a new trust and inherited everything. Is it too late to claim what rightfully belongs to us?

MarketWatch (August 25)—mentions ACL-funded National Center for Elder AbuseMy sister-in-law moved in with her mother, changed her will, set up a new trust and inherited everything. Is it too late to claim what rightfully belongs to us?Undue influence or elder abuse is normally very difficult to prove, but isolation and control is one of the hallmarks.

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Weather Authority: Severe thunderstorms moving into the area

PHILADELPHIA - The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for much of our area until 8 p.m. The storms are moving southeast and are capable of producing quarter size hail with wind gusts up to 60 mph.A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect fo Cumberland, Salem, Chester, Delaware and New Castle counties until 4:52 p.m. A warning has also been issued for Philadelphia until 4:45 p.m.We've had mostly sunny skies with muggy conditions to start Friday, ahead of the expected scattered rain and thunderstorms.Conditions grew pretty muggy and oppressive by lunchtime.

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Over 20 teachers from Deux-Montagnes high school in isolation after two test positive for COVID-19

Thousands of Quebec students head back to school amid coronavirus worries[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]She said the students were asked to stay home until Monday while the school tries to recruit substitute teachers or explores other options to overcome the lack of personnel.The 20 teachers will be in isolation until Sept 4, and will all be tested for COVID-19.Sylvain Mallette, president of a federation of teachers’ unions, the Federation autonome de l’enseignement, says the incident highlights the need for schools to have access to an accelerated testing process.“The question is, how long did it take to get access to a test, and how long to get the results of the test?” Mallette said in an

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Man, 68, dies while fishing in Indian River Bay, police say

(BBrusch)INDIAN RIVER BAY, Del. - Authorities are investigating after a West Virginia man reportedly died while fishing in the Indian River Bay Thursday afternoon.Police say the 68-year-old victim was on a boat with his wife and granddaughter shortly before 4:30 p.m. when he noticed a fishing line tangled in the boat's motor.After the man freed the fishing line from the motor, police say he fell backwards while trying to board the boat.

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1st Black woman confirmed to be justice on New Jersey high court

Credit: NJ via Flickr TRENTON - The nomination of the first Black woman to sit on New Jersey’s Supreme Court was confirmed Thursday by the state Senate.Fabiana Pierre-Louis, a 39-year-old attorney in private practice and a former federal prosecutor, was nominated by Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy in June to succeed Justice Walter Timpone.

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virus restrictions in May, new Prime Minister Avdullah Hoti, a U.K.-educated former finance minister, tightened social-distancing measures in July in an effort to control the rising number of Covid-19 cases. Hoti himself tested positive this month, though has now returned to work.The current 140-160 new cases a day could be a “plateau," according to Sergei Koryak, the World Health Organization’s liaison officer in Pristina, Kosovo’s capital.

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Opinion | Covid-19 and the rise of the Indian anti-maskers

papads to fight covid-19. And thankfully it had not turned into a Bharatiya Janata Party vs Congress issue, unlike the US, where it quickly calcified into a Democrat-Republican issue.

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Hamilton rents ‘sky-high’ amid pandemic: report

novel coronavirus pandemic has a frustrated single mother from Flamborough giving up on her quest to find a rental home for her and her two daughters.“Because school is starting and I don’t want to move the girls during the semester with all the crazy virus stuff going on,” said Christine Grice, who says her household will likely ride out the school year living in an add-on at her folks’ place.

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Calgary hockey parents not allowed to watch kids play, feel benched

Parents are outraged over certain confusing rules. Arenas around the Calgary have conflicting guidelines when it comes to allowing them inside the facility as spectators.

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To save this palm-filled paradise, biologists must kill the trees

Kenneth R. WeissPALMYRA ATOLL IN THE CENTRAL PACIFIC OCEAN—Duncan Coles lops the head off a juvenile coconut tree with a practiced swing of his machete.

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WNBA games postponed for 2nd straight night following Jacob Blake shooting

After the WNBA announcement of the postponed games for the evening, the Washington Mystics each wear white T-shirts with seven bullets on the back protesting the shooting of Jacob Blake by Kenosha, Wisconsin police on Aug. 26, 2020 in Palmetto, Flori For the second consecutive day, the WNBA postponed three games following the weekend shooting of Jacob Blake.In Bradenton, Florida, in the WNBA bubble, Chicago was to face Indiana, New York was to meet Dallas and Las Vegas was set to play Seattle on Thursday night.So far six games have been postponed over the last two nights.

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Members of the Hockey Diversity Alliance call on NHL to postpone playoff games

SAN JOSE, CA - MARCH 05: Evander Kane #9 of the San Jose Sharks reacts after missing a shot on goal against the Minnesota Wild at SAP Center on March 5, 2020 in San Jose, California.

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WNBA games postponed for 2nd straight night over shooting

For the second consecutive day, the WNBA postponed three games following the weekend shooting of Jacob Blake.In Bradenton, Florida, in the WNBA bubble, Chicago was to face Indiana, New York was to meet Dallas and Las Vegas was set to play Seattle on Thursday night. “This is not a strike.

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N.B. return-to-school plans to include blended learning, reduce congestion in high schools

Blaine Higgs admits New Brunswick opted out of federal bailout funding for transit

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Guardian confronts intruder who jumped fence at Leesburg High School

LEESBURG, Fla. – A guardian at Leesburg High School sprung into action when he saw a person jump a fence to get onto campus, according to Lake County Public Schools.Officials said law enforcement was called and they arrested the intruder.“No one was hurt and everyone is safe,” a district spokesperson said.Check back for more updates on this developing story.

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COVID-19 outbreak declared at Guelph retirement home

COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at a retirement home after a staff member tested positive for the novel coronavirus.In an email, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health said the outbreak at The Village of Arbour Trails Retirement Home was declared on Wednesday.

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Plane toilets among the 'high likely' spots to catch coronavirus, says study

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Edgewood High moves to retire longtime Indian mascot

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