Ghost guns: What are they and why they are an issue nationwide

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa made a visit to the Parliament on Thursday (7).The President was welcomed with applause from the government MPs who were present in the house. The visit by the Head of State came when Parliament was debating the present crisis situation for the second day.

SOUTH PHILADELPHIA - Car break-ins and catalytic converter thefts have driven one South Philadelphia neighborhood to its breaking point."We’re at wits end!" exclaimed Shawn Brown.He has lived in the Pennsport area of South Philly for decades and says the thefts, break-ins and vandalism are out of control."Now within the past two weeks, three weeks they’re just breaking windows. Getting bricks and putting them through windows and nobody leaves anything in their car anymore.

Covid-19," a source said.

Bruce Willis seems to be doing well amid his recent aphasia diagnosis. The 67-year-old actor was seen in new photos taken by his wife, Emma Heming Willis, that she posted to her Instagram on Wednesday.

Mattea Roach, a 23-year-old Nova Scotian woman now living in Toronto, became Jeopardy!’s newest champion on Tuesday night, winning US$32,001. She even ended up correctly answering a question about Nova Scotia in the Double Jeopardy! round.

Air Canada says it is suspending its direct service between Vancouver and Delhi, India, this summer due to multiple factors that will make the route temporarily “unviable.”The suspension will begin June 2 and run until Sept. 6.

COVID-19 vaccine dose, but with less than half of the population having received a third shot and most restrictions lifted across the country, experts are questioning the “mixed messaging” coming from public health officials.On Tuesday, the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) published new guidance, recommending second boosters for older Canadians over the age of 70. Most provinces have no plans to reimpose COVID-19 restrictions as cases surge Several provinces, including Ontario, British Columbia, Quebec, Alberta and Manitoba, have announced their plans to roll out fourth doses to older demographics.The rollout comes as Canadian provinces grapple with a sixth wave of COVID-19, which public health officials say is being driven by the highly-transmissible BA.2 subvariant of Omicron and lifting of restrictions including masking and proof of vaccination, in most settings.Experts say Canadians need more information and better communication from public health authorities on how this fourth dose could be helpful in fighting the latest Omicron surge.“I think a lot of the messaging right now is very mixed,” said Dr.

A number of provinces are preparing to give fourth doses of COVID-19 vaccines to older people after Canada’s vaccine advisory committee said it’s time for another booster.

Bruce Willis feels a "sense of relief" after going public about his aphasia diagnosis. The 67-year-old star recently announced he was stepping away from his acting career after being diagnosed with aphasia - which impedes a person's ability to speak and write - and Bruce feels like he's now "got that monkey off his back". The source told Us Weekly: "The closest members of his inner circle were all aware of his issue and had been for some time.

WARMINSTER, Pa. - A Bucks County mail carrier is honored after his quick-thinking saved a man who fell unconscious along his route.Michael Till was out on his route in Warminster, Bucks County, when he noticed something he’s never seen in his nine years delivering mail.In the middle of the street a man was lying unconscious and in need of help.Everyday Michael Till delivers for his community. His normal duties include pick-ups and drop-offs. "I love it," Till commented.

HAVERFORD TOWNSHIP, Pa. - A tool to help schools fight some of their biggest mental health hurdles is working and it’s getting kids the help they need every day. "This is a big deal. It’s a life-saving tool and it’s helping kids out of some tough situations," Radnor Township Police Superintendent Chris Flanagan gives huge props to the Safe2Say app, the anonymous tip line established in 2019 for parents and students to report school threats and violence.But, the Attorney General’s office says 72.9 percent of the 80,000 calls are, actually, about mental health, bullying, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, anxiety and anger."I think this is a huge red flag that everybody has to pay attention to.

SMYRNA, Ga. - Ballpark concessions are known to be expensive, but the Atlanta Braves are taking food prices to another level. Fresh off a World Series title, the Braves will begin selling a burger fit for champions at Truist Park in 2022. The World Champions Burger costs $151. It's made with a half-pound Waygu beef burger on a toasted, Irish-buttered brioche bun, topped with cage-free pan-fried eggs, gold-leaf-wrapped Hudson Valley foie gras, grilled cold water lobster tail, heirloom tomato, garden-fresh Bibb lettuce, Tillamook cheddar cheese and truffle aioli.

An expert has warned that there may be a number of ' Deltacrons ' in circulation across the globe.

PHILADELPHIA - The so-called ‘great resignation’ has left a lot of industries without proper staffing and the field of education has not been immune to shortages. While the pandemic has played a role, some believe the writing was on the blackboard before COVID-19. The Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA) says they have seen a decline in available teachers over the last decade.

RADNOR TOWNSHIP, Pa. - Police across the country are warning parents about the dangers of the Orbeez Challenge as they see a rise in incidents involving the gel pellets and toy guns. In Pennsylvania, four teenagers are in trouble after firing a gel pellet gun at a group of students outside of a middle school. RELATED: Police warn some social media 'challenges' can lead to hackers gaining personal informationLaw Enforcement in Florida is also warning residents about the challenge after a Volusia County woman was struck in the arm walking with her child and three people were hit by pellets in Deltona. Police are warning parents and schools about the dangers of the Orbeez Challenge.  According to police, the Orbeez Challenge is a viral social media trend that encourages people to shoot Orbeez water beads and gel pellets from air guns. Packs of the popular children's toy can come with up to 500 Orbeez and 1500 Orbeez seeds, according to the manufacturer. The gel beads are typically created with water, but many conducting the challenge have begun freezing the beads to intensify their effects. Chris Flanagan, the Superintendent of Police in Radnor Township, Pennsylvania, said the challenge is concerning because the toy guns being used are often altered to look like real weapons. When the challenge was done outside of Radnor Middle School, students and staff began running and the school restricted activity in the area, according to Flanagan. "These challenges seem like they are funny," he says.

Deon Hudson, 25, is facing charges connected to illegal straw purchases of several firearms.  (Bucks County District Attorneys Office)PHILADELPHIA - Detectives from multiple agencies have announced the arrest of a Philadelphia man accused of illegally purchasing guns from various firearm stores in Pennsylvania. The investigation was a joint operation involving the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office, the Office of Attorney General’s Gun Violence Task Force and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. According to authorities, 25-year-old Deon Lamont Hudson of Philadelphia was arrested on Friday. He was charged with 39 counts of unlawful sale or transfer of a firearm and conspiracy to commit the unlawful sale or transfer of a firearm, the Bucks County District Attorney's Office announced.Investigators say Hudson purchased 16 firearms at 8 different gun stores across Bucks, Montgomery, Philadelphia and Delaware counties between August 2020 and November 2021. According to authorities, he would then illegally transfer the purchased guns to others who cannot legally purchase firearms. Two of the guns were recovered on teenagers within 50 days of their purchase date, according to police. RELATED: Ghost guns are a growing concern in Philadelphia as gun violence rises, AG saysAdditionally, one of the guns was linked to two shooting incidents in Philadelphia, authorities say. Investigators were able to develop their case against Hudson after data showed multiple purchases of the same make, model and caliber of gun within days and weeks of each other, police say. "By using data and intelligence facilitated by our Track & Trace program, this joint investigation linked two of the guns straw purchased by the

There is a scandal brewing over on the set of Grey’s Anatomy!

Scientists have sounded the alarm on Long Covid's impact on concentration and memory.

Western rivals are keeping an eye on Vladimir Putin as the Russian president talks about his desire for a “purge” of society.

Altajier Kyell Robinson (Northampton County District Attorney's Office)  EASTON, Pa. - Authorities in Northampton County have issued an arrest warrant for a 20-year-old man in connection with the shooting deaths of two teens on Monday. Altajier Kyell Robinson is wanted in connection with the deaths of 17-year-old D’Andre Snipes and 18-year-old Kavan Figueroa. He faces multiple charges including criminal homicide, attempted criminal homicide, and related charges. Around 4 p.m.

Lily Allen has moved to share how she has been struck down with norovirus. Lily spoke out after detailing her plans to build a house with husband David Harbour. Lily also shared a snap of her temperature reading 100.

TOKYO (AP) - A powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Fukushima in northern Japan on Wednesday evening, triggering a tsunami advisory and plunging more than 2 million homes in the Tokyo area into darkness.The region is part of northern Japan that was devastated by a deadly 9.0 quake and tsunami 11 years ago that also caused nuclear plant meltdowns.The Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, which operates the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant where the cooling systems failed after the 2011 disaster, said that workers were checking for any possible damage.The Japan Meteorological Agency said the quake hit at 11:36 p.m. at a depth of 60 kilometers (36 miles) below the sea.The agency issued a tsunami advisory for up to a meter (3-foot) sea surge in parts of Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures.

Trafford’s public health bosses have issued guidance on how best to live with covid. The team and Trafford council held their final covid-19 public engagement board meeting on Wednesday (March 16) at a time when the borough’s infection rates are increasing.

Holly Willoughby has been unable to join her co-star Phillip Schofield on This Morning this week after a positive Covid-19 test. Josie Gibson has appeared on the ITV show to cover Holly after the star was forced to step away after she was left feeling unwell.Prior to Wednesday's This Morning, Lorraine welcomed Phillip and Josie on her screen via a video link as they spoke about what would be coming up on the ITV show schedule throughout the day.Lorraine had previously mentioned Holly having Covid as Phil opened up on the show and said that Holly was at home and looking after herself.Phil said: "She [Holly] is still taking care of herself, looking after herself; Josie's here," before sharing an update on what was coming up on the show.It's unclear when Holly will be back on screens, but Josie will be unable to join Phil on the sofa tomorrow as it has already been confirmed that she's covering the races with Alison Hammond.Josie, who has stepped in for Holly, often appears on the show for the segments away from the studios, but this week she's been firmly sat on the sofa.She's stepped in often over the last few months if either Phil or Holly have been off ill, with both the hosts contracting Covid-19 this year.Josie has become increasingly popular with viewers, with many fans calling for her to become a more regular fixture on the popular ITV show.Throughout the week many fans have taken to Twitter to share their love for the stand-in host.One user wrote: "Love Josie on This Morning, a breath of fresh air.

Police say two people are in custody following a large drug bust during a traffic stop in Phoenix. PHOENIX - Police say two people are in custody following a large drug bust during a traffic stop in north Phoenix."It is another example of great police work.

Greater Manchester’s public health chief has warned that 'we're seeing another Covid-19 wave' as cases rise in the wake of the removal of safety measures by the government.

A notorious landlord with a lengthy criminal history was shot Sunday night and died in hospital. Lisa MacGregor reports from the southwest Edmonton home where 59-year-old Abdullah Shah, who was also known as Carmen Pervez, was gunned down.

A woman fills up a glass with water on April 27, 2014 (Credit: FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images) COATESVILLE, Pa. - A Boil Water Advisory has been issued for Pennsylvania American Water customers part of the Coatesville water system. According to a release from the company, Pennsylvania American Water routinely monitors its distribution system. During a routine inspection, lower-than-normal chlorine levels were detected at the Rock Run Water Treatment Plant. The boil water advisory affects about 14,500 customers in various areas including: Impacted customers are advised not to drink the water without boiling it first. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, washing dishes, brushing teeth and preparing food until further notice. For more information, click here. ___MORE LOCAL HEADLINES ___DOWNLOAD: FOX 29 NEWS APP | FOX 29 WEATHER AUTHORITY APPSUBSCRIBE: Good Day Digest Newsletter | FOX 29 Philly on YouTubeAdvertisementFOLLOW: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Phil Collins looked frail as he took to the stage with his band Genesis, as the star looked glum as he struggled to even raise a smile. The 71-year-old drummer joined bandmates Mike Rutherford and Tony Banks on stage at the Mercedes Benz Arena in Berlin for a performance.

thefts of catalytic converters.A catalytic converter is a device that uses precious metals such as rhodium, palladium and platinum to turn an engine's environmentally hazardous exhaust into less harmful gases.A 2021 study conducted by the NICB's operations, intelligence and analytics division found that there was an average of 1,203 catalytic converter thefts reported per month in 2020, compared to an average of 282 thefts reported per month in 2019 and 108 thefts reported per month in 2018. An employee is working on an SCR catalytic converter for retrofitting diesel for nitrogen reduction at HJS in the workshop in October 2018 in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. (Getty Images)The NICB attributes the increase in catalytic converter thefts to the rising value of their precious metals.

HAILEY Bieber was hospitalized due to a brain condition which could be linked to Covid-19, reports say. She is believed to have been admitted to a Palm Springs area hospital a few days ago after suffering a "medical emergency." Doctors are still trying to determine what caused the problem but she has now been released from hospital, TMZ reports.

PHILADELPHIA - The Delaware Valley is bracing for a weekend winter storm that will bring rain and snow along with freezing cold temperatures and whipping winds. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for areas along the I-95 corridor and Philadelphia's north and west suburbs. Parts of the Lehigh Valley will be under a Winter Storm Warning, including the Poconos where forecasters expect around half a foot of snow. FOX 29's Scott Williams says the storm will start with widespread rain showers that could include a rumble of thunder. As temperatures start to fall towards the freezing point, forecasters expect the rain to change over to wet snow during the late-morning. The slushy snow will persist for the first half of the afternoon and begin to lessen around 2 p.m.

"Deltacron" has been officially identified as a coronavirus variant.

File: People walk through Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix, December 2021. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) WASHINGTON - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is developing guidance that will ease the nationwide mask mandate for public transit next month, according to a U.S.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Sri Lankan Government has issued an extraordinary gazette notification restricting the imports of a series of non-essentials.The Department of Government Information said that the Sri Lankan Government decided to restrict imports for a short period to manage the present economic situation.In the first method, taxes will be imposed on selected imports.In the second method, it would be made mandatory to obtain permits for selected imports.In the third method, it would be made mandatory to obtain permits for selected imports, and such products will be subject to taxes.The import restriction gazette will be published by the government on Wednesday (9). 

COLOMBO (News 1st); Several Parliamentarians from the Samagi Jana Balavegaya, Sri Lanka’s main opposition faction, visited the Central Bank on Wednesday (9) to meet with Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal.“Our meeting was strictly professional and not political,” said Dr. Harsha De Silva who attended the meeting, adding that the main focus was highlighting the suffering of the people in the present day.The Central Bank officials believe that the issue is short-term, and had no intention of moving towards the International Monetary Fund or other agencies to restructure Sri Lanka’s debt, said the MP.“The Central Bank officials are of the view that the issues will be short-lived and can be solved by obtaining more loans from China and other lending countries,” he added.Dr.

ASTRO members Moonbin and Sanha have tested positive for COVID-19, days before the release of their new mini-album.Yesterday (March 7), the duo’s label Fantagio Music took to the boyband’s official fan café website to announce that the two members, who also form the sub-unit Moonbin & Sanha, have been diagnosed with the coronavirus.According to the agency, Moonbin had experienced cold symptoms on March 6, despite testing negative on self-test kits. He took another test the following day due to persisting symptoms, later testing positive on both the self-test and PCR test.

BUCKS COUNTY, Pa - A Bucks County family is waiting with bated breath as their newly adopted son is stuck in a bomb shelter in Ukraine. Maryana Kravchenko and her husband Dmitriy recently returned to Lower Southampton, Pennsylvania, from the Ukraine where they adopted 16-year-old Maksym. They met the teen three years ago as part of the Open Hearts and Homes for Children program. Maryana and her husband adopted Maksym from Ukraine on Feb.

Harry Potter star Jessie Cave revealed she is back in hospital after testing positive for Covid weeks ago. The 34-year-old actress, who is pregnant with her fourth child, said she felt like she'd been "hit by a tonne of bricks" as she shared how she was still struggling with nausea.

James Watson, 69, was shot and killed in Germantown on Thursday while trying to use an ATM.  PHILADELPHIA - Activists are demanding an end to gun violence less than 24 hours after a 69-year-old was shot and killed trying to use an ATM in Germantown. FOX 29's Shawnette Wilson spoke to activists at a demonstration Friday. The rally called for more community involvement to prevent violent incidents like the one that happened to James Watson. Tonight, his family is carrying a heavy weight, knowing he's gone. "It's turmoil. You don't know what to think.

Covid-19 release contagious droplets when they breathe out, so a face covering helps to avoid spreading the disease. If you’re meeting people indoors it’s important to let fresh air in, so it’s a good habit to open the windows for 10 minutes every hour when people visit.