Firefighter injured, hospitalized while battling Nicetown row home fire, officials say

BENSALEM, Pa. - A driver is in the hospital after being involved in a head-on crash with a fire truck in Bensalem, authorities say. The crash involved a Bensalem Township Engine 222 and the other vehicle, according to authorities. No firefighters were injured, but the driver of the other vehicle is in critical condition, per officials. Authorities say Bensalem police closed Street Road between Hulmeville and Knights Roads to investigate the crash. This is a developing story.

opened fire at a Tulsa medical office had purchased an AR-style rifle hours before fatally shooting four people, authorities said Thursday.Tulsa Police Chief Wendell Franklin says the gunman had recently undergone back surgery and had called a clinic repeatedly complaining of pain.Franklin says the doctor who performed the surgery, Dr. Preston Phillips, was among those killed Wednesday."We also have a letter on the suspect, which made it clear that he came in with the intent to kill Dr.

(Photo via Sumter County Detention Center) SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. - An argument between two men on the green at The Villages over golf etiquette led to one of them facing a battery charge, according to Sumter County deputies.Richard Randell, 77, entered a not guilty plea for his alleged crime against his 84-year-old friend, court documents filed in late May confirmed.According to an arrest affidavit, the incident happened between the two golfers on April 29 at De La Vista Golf Course on San Marino Drive.MORE NEWS: Tropical Storm Alex 'likely' to form on path toward Florida, NHC saysDeputies spoke to a man who was playing golf with both Randell and the friend. Around the fourth hole, the man said the two began arguing, which was something they reportedly did often.The affidavit said the friend told Randell – who was standing on the green near the hole — to move, to which Randell replied, saying he knew the etiquette of the game.They continued to argue, the report stated, and the friend reportedly flipped off Randell.

COVID-19 pandemic Thursday.Pandemic-related hospitalizations came to a total of 1,105 following 49 admissions and 83 discharges in the last day.The number of intensive care unit cases stood at 24, a decrease of seven.The province also recorded 699 new infections of the novel coronavirus based on PCR testing, which remains accessible to only certain high-risk groups. Quebec ends state of emergency for COVID-19 pandemic Officials say 12,159 tests were given at those screening sites on Tuesday, the latest day for which that data is given.The health department reported the results of 245 additional rapid tests were added to the online portal, including 205 positive results.Quebec administered 6,136 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in the past 24 hours.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. - San Francisco Bay Area mothers say they're feeling the effects of the baby formula shortage.During a round table Thursday in Santa Clara, one new mother told Congressman Ro Khanna (D-San Jose) that she has driven all over the South Bay to find formula for her 2-month-old son."It's been really scary," said Claire Lesikar, an attorney in Palo Alto. "My son, being two months old, he can only eat formula.

COVID on Thursday, with 119 in intensive care.This is down by 52 for hospitalizations and a decrease of eight for ICUs since the previous day as hospitals report updated figures from the weekend.Last Thursday, there were 1,005 hospitalizations with 154 in ICU indicating a drop in figures week-over-week.According to latest data for hospitalizations, 58 per cent were admitted for other reasons but tested positive for COVID-19. For those in ICUs, 31 per cent were admitted for other reasons.

VAN NUYS, Calif. - A 16-year-old student was rushed to the hospital after being shot outside a high school in the San Fernando Valley Wednesday afternoon.SkyFOX was over the heavy police scene outside Grant High School in Van Nuys. The Los Angeles Police Department says a 16-year-old boy was shot while crossing the street in front of the school near the intersection of Oxnard Street and Coldwater Canyon a little before 3:30 p.m. Officials tell FOX 11 that the shooting victim was a Grant High School student.The shooting prompted a lockdown at Grant High School before going into what police call a "modified dismissal" after 4 p.m.

Heavy police presence near Natalie Medical Building in Tulsa, Okla. on June 1, 2022.

COVID-19 in Alberta has dipped below 1,000.Data provided Wednesday from between May 24 and May 30 shows the number of people in hospital with COVID-19 has dropped to 931. Of those people, 29 are being treated in intensive care.The last time there were fewer than 1,000 people in hospital with COVID-19 was on April 12, when 990 Albertans were hospitalized.Alberta Health reported 51 COVID-19 related deaths between May 24 and May 30.

The HSE is considering the "quality" of a draft report commissioned to examine the care of patients at a Dublin nursing home during Covid-19 before the report is "finalised".

Burlington County Animal Shelter's longest resident gets adopted. BURLINGTON COUNTY, N.J. - The award for happiest dog goes to… Dash!After nearly two years, a 6-year-old American pit bull terrier, has finally found his forever home.Dash will now have to give up his title as the longest resident at the Burlington County Animal Shelter in Westhampton.The shelter says they spent the past 20 months trying to find a loving family for Dash - even posting his photos on pizza boxes! A few weeks ago, they finally found the perfect match."After nearly two years, Dash is going home to a loving family, and we couldn’t be happier," said Burlington County Commissioner Felicia Hopson.Brittany Eifert, a Mount Laurel resident, says Dash immediately caught her eye."He was very sweet and playful, and it felt like a good fit for us," Eifert said.

Jennifer Connelly may star in “Top Gun: Maverick”, but she’s only just got over her fear of flying not so long ago.

PHILADELPHIA - Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele says an arrest has been made in an unsolved case from 2019. On Wednesday, Steele's office announced that an arrest was made in connection with the unidentified body found at Awbury Arboretum. Awbury Arboretum is a nonprofit botanical garden located in East Germantown. FOX 29's Joyce Evans has the latest after police say a human skull and bones were found Monday morning in East Germantown.PREVIOUS: Police: Human skull, bones found in East Germantown arboretumAuthorities say a landscaper discovered a human skull and bones inside a sack on the property on the morning of Sept. 30, 2019. According to police, the sack was found partially buried behind the arboretum's Cope House. The Montgomery County District Attorney's Office is set to announce more details in a 2 p.m.

Police are looking for a man they say stole a catalytic converter.

today's COVID tally for the city, COVID-19 task force official Dr Shashank Joshi said on Twitter, trend graph of Mumbai shows a silent wave, mild omicron variants. Protect vulnerable, Keep a close watch on hospitalization, Covid-19 appropriate recommended esp in indoor closed environments Avoid crowding. Make Masking a health habit.

PIGEON KEY, Fla. - A tourist from Illinois was killed and two young children with her were injured when their parasail was cut loose, dragging them through the ocean and slamming them into a bridge during a sudden storm in the Florida Keys, authorities said.A nearby boater saw them hit the water and rushed to rescue them, pulling the victims into his boat and taking them to waiting paramedics, the U.S. Coast Guard said in a news release sent Tuesday night.The 33-year-old woman from Schaumburg, Illinois, had already died by the time they arrived at the nearby Sunset Grill Marina, authorities said.

A meta-analysis of 158 observational studies from 49 countries on six continents reveals severe disruptions in cardiovascular (CV)-related hospitalizations, diagnostic and interventional procedures, and outpatient visits during the first 2 years of the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 as pandemic-related hospitalizations fell Wednesday.There were 1,139 people hospitalized with the disease, a net drop of 42. In the last day, 51 patients were admitted while 93 left.Officials say intensive care unit cases fell by one for a total of 31.The province also recorded 711 new infections.

The Bank of Canada raised its benchmark interest rate to 1.5 per cent on Wednesday, marking a second straight increase of half a percentage point.

COVID on Wednesday, with 127 in intensive care.This is down by 86 for hospitalizations and a decrease of 13 for ICUs since the previous day as hospitals report updated figures from the weekend.Last Wednesday, there were 1,082 hospitalizations with 160 in ICU indicating a drop in figures week-over-week.According to latest data for hospitalizations, 59 per cent were admitted for other reasons but tested positive for COVID-19. For those in ICUs, 34 per cent were admitted for other reasons.

BMC) Commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal has asked civic officials to ramp up coronavirus testing immediately on a war-footing and keep the staff of jumbo field hospitals on alert in the wake of a "tremendous" rise in fresh Covid-19 cases in the city over the past few weeks.  "The new cases (reported) daily have tremendously gone up in Mumbai, and with monsoon around the corner, we will now see a rapid rise in symptomatic cases," Chahal told BMC officials.  Since the beginning of May, the Covid-19 cases in the metropolis have been steadily going up.

HONG KONG : China’s global campaign to expand the reach of its political positions is helping it secure a coveted piece of online real estate: first-page search results on Google and other major Western portals. Content reflecting Beijing’s position on its human-rights record and the origins of Covid-19 now regularly appears among top results on Google, Bing and YouTube, according to a new report from the Brookings Institution and another Washington think tank, the Alliance for Securing Democracy, which seeks to study and resist the influence of authoritarian governments.

Anrae James (Family photo)  PHILADELPHIA - Attorneys at Saltz Mongeluzzi & Bendesky today sued Philadelphia's Thomas Jefferson University Hospital alleging systemic security failures resulted in last October's execution-style murder of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Anrae T. James, who was killed by a heavily armed, off-duty co-worker, according to the lawsuit. The suspect, Stacey Hayes, who had a history of violence, fled the hospital and wounded two Philadelphia police officers in a shootout before his capture.Attorney Steven G.

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police are investigating another shooting that took place in North Philadelphia after days of bloodshed in the neighborhood. RELATED: 'It was ugly': Rash of gun violence torments North Philadelphia neighborhoodAuthorities say officers responded to the 3400 block of N 2nd Street just after 1 a.m. on Wednesday. According to police, investigators believe a man was standing on a sidewalk with a woman when someone came up and opened fire. MORE LOCAL HEADLINES Authorities say the man was shot multiple times throughout his body. He was transported to a local hospital by authorities but did not survive, according to police. Authorities found eight fired cased cartridges and two partial bullet casings on the ground, per officials. The suspect fled south on N 2nd Street after the shooting, police say. AdvertisementThis is a developing story.

Rolling Stones icon Ronnie Wood has spoken openly about his health in recent years - including battling cancer twice since 2017.The star was diagnosed with cancer for a second time during lockdown in 2020, with Ronnie admitting that it has taken "a lot of fighting, a lot of stamina" as he fought the disease.However, he has since revealed that he has been given the all-clear - as he prepares to embark on a tour with his Rolling Stones band mates across Europe - including several dates in the UK.As Ronnie turns 75 years old today (June 1, 2022), Daily Star takes a look at his health battles - and how he is planning to "make everyday precious".In 2017, Ronnie Wood revealed that he has been diagnosed with lung cancer.Macmillan Cancer Support explains that lung cancer is the third most common cancer in the UK, with around 47,000 people diagnosed with it each year.The star attributed to his 50 years of smoking "25-30 cigarettes a day," and told The Express that at the time he dedicated "time to say goodbye" to loved ones, admitting that the disease "could have been curtains" for him.Following his diagnosis, Ronnie underwent an extensive procedure, which involved a five hour operation to remove part of his lung.One year later, the rock icon received the news that the surgery had been a success and that he was a cancer free.However in 2021, Ronnie opened up about battling cancer for a second time in five years, after he was diagnosed with small-cell cancer during lockdown.Small-cell cancer commonly arises in the lung but can affect areas such as the prostate, pancreas, bladder or lymph nodes.Macmillan Cancer Support explains that small-cell lung cancer (SCLC) makes up around 15 percent of all lung cancers, with non-small cell

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MEDIA, Pa. - A Pennsylvania volunteer fire department called off its gun raffle fundraiser following an uproar from community members.The Rocky Run Fire Company Spring Special Gun Raffle charged $10 a ticket, and advertised prizes like a 9mm pistol, a shotgun and an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle.Some believe that the holding the raffle in the wake of the Texas elementary school shooting was in poor taste. "That’s scary as it is, in this day and age we don’t need any more rifles," Kehinde Ajayi said. "If it’s for something different I’m for it.

Ivy Queen has fans concerned. This week the singer revealed that she is battling an issue with her health. ‘La Caballota’ announced this on social media by sharing an emotional video on her TikTok account from the hospital.

PHILADELPHIA - The rash of gun violence that continues to plague Philadelphia has come to the doorstep of residents in one neighborhood twice in less than two weeks.Investigators say two men, ages 23 and 26, were targeted by a group of shooters who unleashed nearly 70 shots on the 1700 block of West Oxford Street Monday. The 26-year-old, who has not been identified by police, died from gunshot wounds. The younger victim was hit seven times and taken to Temple Hospital in critical condition, according to police. "It was ugly, what I saw was just like the Wild Wild West," said James Dandy, whose lived on Cecil B.

COVID-19 pandemic, is going beyond health-care facilities and is affecting home care as well.This April, the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) cancelled nearly 27,000 appointments. That’s 166 per cent more than over the same month in 2021.That same month, recorded home-care cancellations by the WRHA were more than 10,000 higher than the numbers from April of 2020, in the early days of the pandemic.The WRHA says its home-care program continues to experience staffing shortages, but cancellations related to heavy winter storms across the province also contributed to those numbers.

Stock photo of a cow and calf moose in State Forest State State Park. Photo Credit CPW / Vic Schendel BRECKENRIDGE, Colo. - A female runner was injured when she came across a cow moose, believed to have been protecting her newborn, while running on a Colorado trail. Colorado Parks and Wildlife said the incident happened last Thursday morning on the Campion Trail in Breckenridge. "The runner was focused on the trail and looking down at her feet," CPW District Wildlife Manager Jacob Kay said in a news release.

A meta-analysis of 158 observational studies from 49 countries on six continents reveals severe disruptions in cardiovascular (CV)-related hospitalizations, diagnostic and interventional procedures, and outpatient visits during the first 2 years of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Materials used to make homemade explosives found in the home of 82-year-old Francis Beck of Margate.  (Longport Police Department)MARGATE, N.J. - Police say one neighbor's 911 call led to an arrest and seizure of numerous weapons at a home in Margate.On May 16, a resident on 36th Avenue told police an 82-year-old neighbor was caught shooting holes in their fence on surveillance footage.Police say Francis Beck, 82, fired two rounds from a CO2 powered handgun. He was taken into custody on May 26 and initially charged with possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose, unlawful possession of weapons and criminal mischief. However, more charges followed after officers conducted a search of his home.Weapons found and removed from the home of 82-year-old Francis Beck of Margate.  (Longport Police Department)Multiple homemade explosive devices, a large cache of firearms and a large quantity of ammunition were all reportedly found inside the home.Materials used to make homemade explosives found in the home of 82-year-old Francis Beck of Margate.  (Longport Police Department)The explosives were seized by bomb squad units, who said the immediate area was safe.Training grenades found in the home of 82-year-old Francis Beck of Margate.  (Longport Police Department)AdvertisementBeck was then charged with possession of destructive devices and multiple weapons violations.

Police are investigating a shooting in Strawberry Mansion that left one man in critical condition.  PHILADELPHIA - A man is in the hospital fighting critical injuries after being shot in Strawberry Mansion, police say. According to authorities, the shooting happened on the 3200 block of Clifford Street just before 10:30 a.m.

Generic photo of a snarling cougar in the wild. (Photo: ThinkStock via Getty Images)STEVENS COUNTY, Wash. - A 9-year-old girl is recovering after being attacked by a cougar near Fruitland, Washington in Stevens County on Saturday morning. According to a statement released by the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), the 9-year-old was attending camp when she was attacked.The girl fought back while her friends ran for their lives.

COVID-19 health crisis as hospitalizations rose slightly Tuesday.There were 1,181 people hospitalized with the disease, an increase of four compared with the previous day. There were 47 admissions and 43 discharges.The number of pandemic-related cases in intensive care units stood at 32, a drop of one.The daily tally also included 513 new novel coronavirus cases based on PCR testing results.

COVID on Tuesday, with 140 in intensive care.This is up by 197 for hospitalizations but a decrease of seven for ICUs since the previous day as hospitals report updated figures from the weekend.Last Tuesday, there were 890 hospitalizations with 157 in ICU indicating a drop in figures week-over-week.According to latest data for hospitalizations, 59 per cent were admitted for other reasons but tested positive for COVID-19. For those in ICUs, 32 per cent were admitted for other reasons.

Bridgerton actress Ruby Barker has revealed she has been discharged from hospital following a “mental health struggle”. The Islington-born star, who plays Marina Thompson on the hit Netflix drama, opened up about her battle with the illness last week after admitting that she has “been struggling since Bridgerton”.

Singer Ronnie Van Zant of Lynyrd Skynyrd is interviewed in his hotel room at Stouffer's Hotel on July 10, 1976, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Tom Hill/WireImage) The house in Jacksonville, Florida where Lynyrd Skynyrd rock legend Ronnie Van Zant and his brothers Donnie and Johnny grew up is now up for sale. The home is on the market for $629,000 and comes with eight lots, a fourplex home and a manufactured home. The property also includes a historical marker that was placed in the front yard in 2018.

Covid-19 have increased by 231% in May over April. Notably, until Monday, the city saw 215 admissions to hospitals, which is up from 65 in April. Following this recent surge in cases, it also led to private facilities allocating beds for Covid patients.

Bridgerton star Ruby Barker has been discharged from the hospital after seeking help for her mental health struggles. Last week, the actress, who plays the role of Marina Thompson in the hit period Netflix show, opened up on her mental health, explaining that she's been in hospital after being "really unwell".

Scotland now has four confirmed cases of Monkeypox, authorities have confirmed.

POTTSTOWN, Pa. - As investigators continue to search for what caused a home explosion last week in Pottstown, family members of those killed are struggling to find closure. Cathy McKee - whose son's Jeremiah, 12, and Nehemiah, 10, died in the blast - told FOX 29's Eddie Kadhim that every day has been harder than the last. "People tell me it will get easier every day I wake up, and it gets harder," McKee said. "My children are not going to grow up, they are not going to a prom, to have children, they are never going to have that chance."Emergency crews were called to the area of Hale Street and Butler Avenue around 8 p.m. last Thursday for reports of an explosion.

Major headwinds While massive cost-cutting cushioned profits, a spike in inflation, crude oil prices and raw material costs could slow this trajectory. In FY22, operating margins of the sample dropped 140 basis points (bps), while net profit growth slowed from 61% to 52%. Rampant inflation and material shortages have led to build-up of inventory levels, and companies are again taking more time to collect due payments after the FY21 recovery, said Anil Sarin, chief investment officer at Centrum PMS.

COVID-19 on Monday.There were 1,177 people hospitalized with the disease, a net decrease of five. This comes after 41 admissions and 46 discharges in the last day.Intensive care unit cases stood at 33, a rise of four.The province also recorded 350 new cases of the novel coronavirus.

COVID on Monday, with 147 in intensive care.This is down by 32 for hospitalizations but an increase of two for ICUs since the previous day, though officials noted not all hospitals reported updated figures due to the weekend.Last Monday, there were 879 hospitalizations with 152 in ICU.According to latest data for hospitalizations from the weekend, 60 per cent were admitted for other reasons but tested positive for COVID-19. For those in ICUs, 35 per cent were admitted for other reasons.

the Lincoln Police Department said."One is in critical condition. The other 18 people are believed to be in non-life-threatening condition at this time," the police said.Videos posted online show a large fire formed from the wreckage near the intersection of South 52nd Street and O Street, outside the Barnes & Noble's Bookstore, while people, several dizzied and stumbling, were fleeing the area.