George Takei had some good fun on April 1. On Wednesday, the “Star Trek” star shared the amazing news on Facebook that he had been chosen to be the final torchbearer at the 2021 Olympic Games in Tokyo.

RELATED: Justin Bieber And Hailey Baldwin’s Ultrasound Photo Was An April Fool’s Joke “As a life-long runner, I’m especially grateful to have been chosen, and hope to do everyone in the US of A proud!” he wrote in the post.

RELATED: Caitlyn Jenner Says Olympics Being Postponed Is ‘Devastating’ For Athletes A number of fans didn’t catch on to the April Fool’s Day prank, believing the announcement was real.

Takei took to Instagram later in the day to reveal the truth, explaining he was hoping to spread “a bit of levity in an otherwise dark

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7.5 hour blackout to continue for Thursday (3)

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Public Utilities Commission said that the 7.5 hour blackout will continue for Thursday (3) as well.“Power shedding for all areas will be 5 hours between 8 am to 6 pm. And further 2 and half hours between 6 pm to 11 pm.”, said the Chairman of the PUCSL.

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Weather Authority: March moves in milder before stretch of fluctuating temperatures

PHILADELPHIA - February's temperatures were warmer than average and the first day of March will bring in similar weather with mild conditions. Tuesday will be cloudy due to high pressure bringing air off the coast. Temperatures will begin chilly in the morning before warming up for a mild and dry day with highs in the 50s. Storms seen on radar will stay north and out of the area, but windy conditions will move in on Thursday. Looking ahead, the weekend will bring cloudy conditions with a chance for rain on Sunday. ___SEVEN-DAY FORECAST TUESDAY: In like a lamb. High: 55WEDNESDAY: Partly cloudy.

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Spain travel warning as Covid rules updated for unvaccinated UK holidaymakers

Spain has changed its travel rules for holidaymakers that are yet to be fully vaccinated against Covid.

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Several COVID variants can infect you at the same time: Scientists explain how they harm human organs

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‘The Batman’ review: Why so serious?

Robert Pattinson in 'The Batman.' Photo: Warner Bros. CHICAGO - With two notably cartoony exceptions, the last 30-some years of live-action Batman storytelling have been an experiment in increasing grimness. Tim Burton brought gothic gravitas to a character best known for kitschy ‘60s excess.

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‘No access to public places, if not fully vaccinated’ regulation challenged in SC

COLOMBO (News 1st); A Fundamental Rights application was filed with the Supreme Court on Wednesday (2) challenging the gazette issued with the regulation stating that only FULLY VACCINATED people will be allowed to enter public places from the 30th of April 2022.The application filed by Professor F. M.

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Abandoned cargo ship filled with luxury cars still burning in Atlantic Ocean

The burning cargo ship Felicity Ace was floating south of the Azores off the coast of Portugal, as seen in footage posted by the Portuguese Navy on February 18.

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Russia-Ukraine conflict: Sanctions pummel Russian economy

The Russian ruble sank to an historic low against the U.S. dollar on Monday, with analysts saying it was on the verge of a total collapse, forcing the central bank to step in, doubling its interest rate to 20 per cent. Anne Gaviola reports.

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Union J’s Josh Cuthbert thought reunion would ‘make his mental health worse’

Union J recently delighted fans by announcing the original four members are getting back together after a six-year hiatus. But Josh Cuthbert says their comeback wasn’t a simple decision, admitting he thought it could affect his mental health. “If you had told me two years ago there would be a Union J reunion and I’d be part of it, I would have thought that would make my mental health worse,” the 29 year old said.

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US warns against Hong Kong travel over Covid rules

The United States has advised citizens against travelling to Hong Kong, citing strict coronavirus curbs and the risk of children being separated from parents as the Chinese city battles a wave of infections.

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Surcharge Tax Bill will be amended; will NOT include EPF / ETF – AG tells SC

COLOMBO (News 1st); The proposed Surcharge Tax Bill that was presented to Parliament, will be amended in a manner that will not include 13 funds, including the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) and the Employees’ Trust Fund (ETF), Sri Lanka’s Attorney General told the Supreme Court on Wednesday (2).Additional Solicitor General Viveka Siriwardena told the Supreme Court that the Finance Secretary had informed the Attorney General in this regard in writing.The Samagi Jana Balavegaya, one of the main opposition factions in Sri Lanka has filed a special petition with the Supreme Court challenging the proposed Surcharge Tax Bill that was presented to Parliament, on the 23rd of February.The Government on 22nd February presented the proposed Surcharge Tax Bill to Parliament.The special application challenging the Bill seeks a Supreme Court ruling to term the Bill as inconsistent with the constitution.The Bill, which imposes a retrospective one-time surcharge tax of 25% on persons and companies with a taxable income over Rs. 2 billion for the year 2020/2021, was presented by Leader of the House Minister Dinesh Gunawardena on 22nd February.The Bill was drafted in keeping with the proposal in the 2022 Budget to impose a one-off 25% surcharge tax on individuals or companies earning taxable income more than Rs.

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New Zealand protesters burn camp after riot police move in

New Zealand anti-vaccination demonstrators set alight their own protest camp outside parliament after riot police moved to end their weeks-long occupation of the legislative precinct.

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Translator chokes up as Zelenskyy gives emotional address to EU parliament

was so stirring that it caused the official translator to choke up with emotion.In footage from Euronews, the unnamed English language interpreter can be heard becoming emotional as he repeats Zelenskyy’s promise that the people of Ukraine would not be broken by the Russian invasion. Biden announces new measures against Russia as Ukrainian cities combat sieges “We are fighting just for our land.

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Ukraine war may slow, but won’t stop, Bank of Canada interest rate hikes: experts

Bank of Canada is likely to forge ahead with its first interest rate increase in years on Wednesday, economists predict, though uncertainty tied to the war in Ukraine could put the pace of future rate hikes into question.The central bank said in January that its special guidance around the COVID-19 pandemic, which kept its key overnight rate at 0.25 per cent for much of the past two years, has ended.Senior bank officials strongly signalled rates need to rise in an effort to tamp down on inflation, which hit 5.1 per cent in Canada last month a high not seen in 30 years.

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Alberta man out thousands after daughter racks up hundreds of video game purchases

An Alberta father is calling for more accountability from parents and corporations after getting hit with a huge bill for what was supposed to be a free online video game. Tomasia DaSilva reports.

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Russia-Ukraine conflict: Biden announces U.S. will ban Russian planes from its airspace

U.S. President Joe Biden announced on Tuesday that the U.S. would become the latest country to ban Russian planes from its airspace, joining Canada, the European Union and others in doing so amid the ongoing invasion of Ukraine.

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B.C. among last provinces to drop vaccine card and mask mandate

A number of other provinces have dropped COVID-19 restrictions including the vaccine passport program and indoor mask mandate. Both are still in place here in B.C.

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Repaving project aims to make one of Philadelphia's most dangerous streets safer

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia on Monday said it will move forward with a repaving project that will make one of the city's most dangerous thoroughfares safer by reconfiguring lanes to allow for better traffic flow.According to a release from the city, Washington Avenue will change its five-lane layout to a mixed lane format between 4th Street to Grays Ferry Avenue. The project is set to begin later this year. Washington Avenue has more crashes than the average Philadelphia street and has not been repaved since 2003, according to the city.

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‘Prove that you are with us,’ Zelenskyy urges EU as Russia-Ukraine war rages

During an emergency session of the European Parliament on Tuesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged the EU by video link to “prove that you are with us.” His comments come a day after Kyiv officially asked to join the bloc.

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Philadelphia non-profit ready to ship truckloads of donations to Ukraine

PHILADELPHIA - A Philadelphia non-profit has received an outpouring of donations from locals who were inspired to help the Ukrainian people during the ongoing Russian invasion. The United Ukrainian-American Relief Committee said its building on Cottman Avenue is overflowing with donations including medical supplies, clothing, sleeping bags and hygiene items. "I mean it's amazing how people are coming in who have no ties to Ukraine, but responding in a humanitarian way," Executive Director Motraj Watters said. The donations will be packaged and shipped in two large box trucks, then airlifted overseas to Poland where they will cross over into Ukraine for distribution. Iryna Mazur, the Honorary Consul of Ukraine in Philadelphia, watched hopefully as President Biden promised more relief in his first State of the Union address."I just want to help any way I can," Ustyna Danylovych said. "My parents immigrated from Ukraine in the late 90s and my entire family is still there.

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Japanese Minesweeper Ships in Colombo

COLOMBO (News 1st); Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) ships ‘URAGA’ and ‘HIRADO’ which belong to the Minesweeper Division One arrived at the port of Colombo on a formal visit on 01st and 02nd March 2022 respectively.Upon their arrival, the two ships were welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with naval tradition.The Minesweeper Division One to which both these ships belong is commanded by Captain NOGUCHI Yasushi.Meanwhile, the 141m long Minesweeper Tender ‘URAGA’ is commanded by Commander KONDO Koji and the ship is manned by a crew of 130.The Minesweeper Ocean ‘HIRADO’ is a 67m long ship where 55 crew members serve under the command of Lieutenant Commander ITO Akira, the ship’s Commanding Officer.Before their arrival at the port of Colombo, the duo of JMSDF ships conducted a successful naval exercise with the Sri Lanka Navy Ship (SLNS) Sindurala off Colombo on 28th February.Among the exercises worked off, Divisional Tactics (DIVTACS), Maneuvering Exercises and Photo Exercise (PHOTOEX) were chief.The proceedings of the visit of the ships will be conducted adhering to COVID-19 protocols owing to the pandemic concerns. Meanwhile, the ships are scheduled to depart the island on 03rd March.

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Potential unmarked graves discovered near former residential school northwest of Edmonton

Researchers with the University of Alberta have found 169 unmarked graves near the former Grouard Indian Residential School, also known as St. Bernard Mission School, near High Prairie in northern Alberta. Breanna Karstens-Smith has details.

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COVID-19 need no longer controls the lives of the Americans.

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2021 BLACKOUT: Committee calls for probe by law enforcement

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Committee that was appointed to investigate Power System Failures on November 29th & December 3rd, 2021 has recommended that the Ministry of Power request the law enforcement agencies to investigate the events to determine if they were acts of sabotage.According to the Final Report of the Committee seen by News 1st, a Formal Investigation by the law enforcement authorities supported by independent IT experts, if necessary, is recommended to determine whether or not any human intervention had taken place.This committee was appointed by the Secretary to the Ministry of Power on the 3rd of December 2021, and the final report was submitted a week.According to the report of the committee chaired by Prof.

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State of the Union: Biden condemns Russian aggression, vows to stop inflation

WASHINGTON (AP) - Addressing a concerned nation and anxious world, President Joe Biden vowed in his first State of the Union address Tuesday night to check Russian aggression in Ukraine, tame soaring U.S. inflation and deal with the fading but still dangerous coronavirus.Biden declared that he and all members of Congress, whatever political differences there may be, were joined "with an unwavering resolve that freedom will always triumph over tyranny." He asked the lawmakers crowding the House chamber to stand and salute the Ukrainians as he began his speech. They stood and cheered.Biden highlighted the bravery of Ukrainian defenders and the commitment of a newly reinvigorated Western alliance that has worked to rearm the Ukrainian military and cripple Russia’s economy through sanctions.

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State of the Union: Read the full text of President Joe Biden's 2022 address

WASHINGTON - Madam Speaker, Madam Vice President, our First Lady and Second Gentleman. Members of Congress and the Cabinet. Justices of the Supreme Court.

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What did the ‘heckler’ say during State of the Union?

WASHINGTON - During President Biden's State of the Union address, there are reports that a few members of Congress yelled out while the president was speaking. State of the Union: Biden vows to combat Russian aggression, stop inflationAs Biden spoke about military service member deaths, Colorado Republican congresswoman Lauren Boebert shouted, "You put them in! 13 of them." Boebert's response was likely related to the 13 U.S. service members who were killed in a suicide bombing at Kabul airport in Afghanistan in August 2021. AdvertisementBoebert was joined by fellow GOP congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene when the president began to discuss immigration.

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US leaders show Ukraine support by wearing blue and yellow at State of the Union

WASHINGTON - During President Biden's State of the Union address, many members of Congress chose to show a sign of solidarity with the people of Ukraine by wearing the embattled country's colors: blue and yellow. Some lawmakers could be seen wearing blue and yellow pocket squares in their suit jackets or holding small Ukrainian flags. And others, like House Speaker Nanci Pelosi, wore a Ukrainian flag or ribbon brooch pinned to their left lapel.Several legislators took to Twitter to share their sartorial choices with their followers. RELATED: Russia-Ukraine updates: Russian convoy nears Kyiv on day 6 of assault"Today, I'm wearing blue and yellow to President Biden's #StateOfTheUnion to show solidarity with the people of Ukraine.

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Sri Lanka Air Force celebrates 71st Anniversary

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Sri Lanka Air Force will be celebrating its 71st Anniversary on Wednesday (2nd March 2022) under the leadership of the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana.This year the traditional celebration will be held at Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayaka under the review of Commander of the Air Force.The Sri Lanka Air Force was formed on the 02nd of March 1951 as the Royal Ceylon Air Force and when Sri Lanka became a republic in 1972 the Royal Ceylon Air Force was re-designated as the Sri Lanka Air Force.The Sri Lanka Air Force has come under the leadership of 18 Commanders to date and the Sri Lanka Air Force is geared and ready to face all challenges of the future and to serve and protect the skies of Sri Lanka as the Guardians of the Skies.

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India reports 7,554 new Covid infections; active cases stands at 85,680

Union Health Ministry data updated on Tuesday.

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COVID-19 hospitalizations, cases and deaths start to plateau as provinces lift measures

COVID-19 cases, deaths and hospitalizations across Canada has led many provinces to aggressively lift public health restrictions — yet data shows those declines have begun to plateau.Ontario, Alberta and Manitoba ended several measures on Tuesday, including vaccination requirements for businesses and capacity limits. Other provinces, including Quebec, and Atlantic Canada, eased restrictions a day earlier, with Saskatchewan ending them entirely on Monday.Officials have pointed to falling hospitalizations and deaths as the reason for returning to a pre-pandemic version of normal — and those numbers have, indeed, been cut in half from their peaks in January, which were fuelled by the highly transmissible Omicron variant.

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President assures PUCSL that electricity crisis will be solved

COLOMBO (News 1st); President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has assured the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka that all necessary action will be taken immediately to avert the electricity crisis prevailing in the country.The Chairman of the PUCSL Janaka Ratnayake told News 1st that the Treasury and Central Bank will make sure to facilitate the import of fuel for the generation of electricity with immediate effect, as per a directive of the President.

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Fuel crisis brings Sri Lanka to its knees

COLOMBO (News 1st); A worsening shortage of fuel has brought Sri Lankans of all walks of life to mile-long ques across the island, with little hope for a solution over the coming days.“We have never experienced anything like this in our lifetime. It is a disaster”, noted a senior citizen, forced to queue up for hours for a few liters of fuel.The situation has worsened with farmers, already struck by the fertilizer crisis, left with no fuel for machinery used to harvest crops.

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Sarah Hyland On Fighting Through Kidney Disease & Mental Health Struggles

Sarah Hyland is opening up about her health struggles.

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COVID-19: Alberta enters Step 2 reopening, drops most pandemic protocols

Alberta is now dropping most of its public health measures, as the province enters Step 2 of its reopening plan during the pandemic. As Heather Yourex-West explains, the province’s goal to be open for spring is causing concerns.

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State of the Union: Biden vows to combat Russian aggression, stop inflation

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Police: Officers shoot, kill juvenile who opened fire on police in South Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA - Police shot and killed a juvenile who investigators say opened fire on officers Tuesday night in South Philadelphia. Philadelphia Police Department Sergeant Eric Gripp told reporters that four plainclothes officers in an unmarked were patrolling near the 1700 block of Barbara Street around 7 p.m. when they spotted two juveniles on bikes. According to investigators, officers noticed that one of the juveniles was armed with a handgun and turned on the emergency lights to confront him.

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State of the Union: Biden to promise action against Putin and inflation

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden will vow to make Vladimir Putin "pay a price" for Russia's invasion of Ukraine in his first State of the Union address, rallying allies abroad while also outlining his plans at home to fight inflation and the fading but still dangerous coronavirus.In addition to recounting U.S. and allied economic sanctions against Russia, Biden planned to announce that the U.S.

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Hawaii to drop COVID-19 travel quarantine rules this month

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AAA: Traveler confidence rebounding in 2022 as COVID-19 cases drop

Passengers stand in line at the Air France ticket counter at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, California, on February 28, 2022. (Photo by Daniel SLIM / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL SLIM/AFP via Getty Images) CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The American Automobile Association reported the 2022 travel season is off to a much stronger start compared to a year ago as bookings have increased. The agency said a new quarterly survey showed that traveler confidence is on the rise. Sixty-three percent of Floridians reported feeling comfortable traveling now – a significant increase from 40% in early 2021, according to the agency. RELATED: Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Carnival cruise lines to ease mask mandatesBased on the responses, AAA cites the boost in travel confidence is due to the COVID-19 vaccine, belief that the risk of contracting the virus is the same wherever they go, people are more knowledgeable and less afraid about the virus, the implementation of enhanced safety measures and reports that COVID-19 cases and deaths are declining.Aviation photographer Ryan Patterson talks with FOX Television Stations about how we captured the striking difference between air travel in 2020 and 2021."While some of this is the excitement of getting back to traveling, there are those who have more money to spend after traveling less in recent years.

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Alberta’s first day of eased COVID-19 health measures

Alberta’s mask mandate might be the most noticeable health measure lifted Tuesday. But many business owners say it’s other changes that will help their bottom line. Adam MacVicar reports.

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Toronto Raptors greeted by large crowd after capacity limits lifted in Ontario

Toronto Raptors during the team introductions on Tuesday — a sound they hadn’t heard in two-and-a-half months.The Raptors were permitted a full crowd of 19,800 at Scotiabank Arena for the first time since Dec. 13, after the Ontario government accelerated the lifting of restrictions.“I think it’ll be great. I think (the fans) will be revved up.

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Mandating against mandates: Alberta to limit municipalities’ ability to have different public health rules

Alberta is now mostly free of public health measures and Premier Jason Kenney said on Tuesday he plans to force the City of Edmonton to follow suit. Mayor Amarjeet Sohi said he’s “deeply disappointed” in the move — one that he says goes beyond COVID-19.

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George Takei admits Olympic torchbearer announcement was April Fools’ Day prank

Actor George Takei has revealed his announcement that he was to be the final torchbearer for the 2021 Tokyo Summer Olympics was actually an April Fools’ Day joke.

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George Takei claims he'll be the final torchbearer at Olympics next year in April Fool's Day Joke

George Takei hasn't lost his sense of humor in these trying times.The 82-year-old actor played an April Fool's Day Joke Wednesday, posting on social media that he would be the the final torchbearer to light the Olympic Flame in Tokyo next year.'Friends! I’ve been sitting on some big news for quite some time now,' Takei, who played the role of Sulu on Star Trek, wrote.

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Hollywood rallied together in mourning Terrence McNally on Tuesday afternoon, following the news that the 81-year-old playwright had died at a hospital in Sarasota, Florida. McNally died due to complications from COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.

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