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The FTC supports a rule change requiring funeral homes to post prices online (Photo by JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images) WASHINGTON - Funeral homes would be required to post their prices online if a new proposed federal rule takes effect.The Federal Trade Commission is seeking comments on why it should or shouldn’t require funeral homes to provide pricing information online or via email. It’s part of an update to the Funeral Rule of 1984, which was designed to help consumers avoid being taken advantage of during such a challenging time."People are at their most vulnerable when they’re grieving," FTC Chair Lina M.

JUNIATA PARK - Teamsters Local 830 went on strike Sunday against Liberty Coca-Cola, the largest Coca-Cola bottler and distributor, serving New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey.The union represents 400 members at Liberty Coca-Cola’s Philadelphia plant, in Philadelphia’s Juniata Park neighborhood. Their contract expired April 15.Both Liberty Coca-Cola and the union stated they were in intensive contract negotiations several months, but have been unable to reach an agreement.

Dylan Mulvaney attends Los Angeles Confidential x Hornitos x GLAAD People's Choice Celebration at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills on December 06, 2022 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Chelsea Guglielmino/Getty Images) Budweiser has released a new patriotic advertisement as its parent company struggles with controversy over its endorsement partnership with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney.The advertisement, which was released on social media Friday, features one of Budweiser's famous Clydesdale horses traversing the country from New York City to the Grand Canyon, passing by scenes in the American heartland as a narrator delivers a patriotic message."This is a story bigger than beer," the ad's narrator says in the ad.

A Walgreens store in the Brooklyn borough of New York, US, on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc.

LAWNDALE - A 24-year-old man was shot dead by an unknown gunman on a Lawndale street Sunday.Authorities said Philadelphia Police 2nd District officers were called to the 6400 block of Lawndale Street early Sunday afternoon, about 12:30, on the report of a shooting.Officers found the 24-year-old man with several gunshots to his torso when they arrived.MORE HEADLINES:Medics rushed him to Einstein Medical Center, where he died a short time later.An active investigation is ongoing, but police say no weapons have been found and they do not have any suspects in custody.___Tips can be submitted by calling 215-686-TIPS (8477) or texting PPD TIP (773847). Tips can also be submitted anonymously online, here.

Britain's Prince Charles, Prince of Wales proceeds through the Royal Gallery during the State Opening of Parliament at the Houses of Parliament, in London, on May 10, 2022. (Photo by HANNAH MCKAY / POOL / AFP) (Photo by HANNAH MCKAY/POOL/AFP via Gett LONDON (AP) - More than 6,000 British military personnel will take part in the coronation of King Charles III, the U.K.

Kathy Griffin is candidly speaking out about her mental health condition.  The 62-year-old comedian posted a video on TikTok this week to share with her fans that she was diagnosed with "complex PTSD" or post-traumatic stress disorder. "Let's talk about PTSD. Never talked about it publicly," Griffin started to explain.

Read more: As more Canadians seek IVF treatment, advocates warn about infertility ‘crisis’ Bhopa’s goal is to have her first child a decade from now, around the age of 35.“A weight’s been lifted off my shoulder,” said Bhopa, who underwent the egg-freezing procedure at Markham Fertility Centre last month.“I’ve always wanted to be a mum, and I think that’s one of my purposes in life and … I know that’s not my timing right now,” she told Global News in an interview.Day 1 egg freezing: my boyfriend on facetime for moral support was MUCH needed – its more a mental barrier than anything else in terms of the actual medication & process. Comment below to start opening up the conversation on fertility & womanhood! #eggfreezing Egg freezing journey Egg freezing Freezing eggs Womanhood Female fertility Fertility journey Day 1 of egg freezing ♬ GIVE IT TO ME X LONDON BRIDGE – ALTÉGO Egg freezing and other fertility treatments are on the rise in Canada, as couples delay their plans to have kids for a variety of reasons.In 2020, the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of babies born in Canada fell to a nearly 15-year low and the fertility rate hit a record low of 1.41 children per woman.And in 2021, close to one-quarter (24 per cent) of Canadians aged 15 to 49 changed their fertility plans because of the pandemic, according to Statistics Canada.Canada is already considered a “late” childbearing nation and its fertility rate, which is an estimate of the average number of live births a female can be expected to have in her lifetime, has dipped over the last decade.

Well, we’ve got more news on the Raquel Leviss front.

LINCOLN UNIVERSITY, Pa. - Two people are being sought in a shooting that wounded two others at a university in southeastern Pennsylvania over the weekend, authorities said.Lincoln University security officials said the shooting happened at about 10 p.m. Saturday during "Yardfest," an annual spring event at the Chester County campus near Oxford.Lincoln University's president, Brenda Allen, said in a statement that "a gun was discharged causing two non fatal injuries." The female victims, who were not university students, were taken to Christiana Hospital and were listed in stable condition.Marc R.

Holly Willoughby has revealed that she will have to stand down from her hosting responsibilities on This Morning for the week due to sudden health issues. In a post shared to her Instagram Stories on Sunday, the 42 year old television personality wrote: "Hi... just to let you know I may be away for the rest of the week as I have Shingles...

TRENTON, N.J. - Four people were sat inside a vehicle when shots rang out on a Trenton street, striking two of its occupants.Police say the several shots were fired on a white SUV near Phillips and New York avenues just after 4 a.m. Sunday.Two of the victims were shot; one in the arm and the other in the head.

Waccamaw Siouan Tribe and the state’s archeology office joined forces to excavate the massive 930-year-old boat on April 12. Video from the North Carolina American Indian Heritage Commission shows the moment the canoe was raised off of the lakebed.According to local reports, a group of 13-year-old boys stumbled upon the 28-foot canoe while wading in Lake Waccamaw in the summer of 2021.

Inflation and fears about the direction of the economy are putting a chill in most Canadians’ summer travel plans, according to new polling.But experts tell Global News “budget-conscious” vacations are still in the cards for many looking to get away.Roughly six in 10 Canadians are scaling back their vacation plans due to inflation or the uncertain economic content, according to an Ipsos poll conducted exclusively for Global News. Read more: Need a cheap getaway? Here’s where to go if you’re looking to save on airfare The results of the survey released Sunday show that almost a quarter of Canadians feel there is no way a summer vacation would be affordable.“Just as inflation was the ‘Grinch that stole Christmas’, so too it’s rearing its ugly head again and it’s impacting the summer vacation plans for a lot of Canadians,” says Sean Simpson, senior vice-president of Ipsos Global Affairs.While overall inflation has eased from highs seen last summer, price pressures have been particularly sticky on the services side of the equation, affecting how much Canadians pay for hotels, dining out and other travel-related expenses.And after a year that saw rising interest rates push up costs Canadians are paying on their debt, roughly six in 10 respondents say they’re prioritizing other expenses over vacations this year.But for many Canadians, vacations are out of reach when they matter most.

A mum who claims that every room in her flat is covered in damp and mould has spoken of her fears over her daughter's health.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Another mass shooting in Louisville, Kentucky, left two dead and four others wounded at a public park Saturday less than a week after the high-profile massacre at Old National Bank.Police said they are still actively searching for the person responsible for opening fire into a crowd of hundreds gathered in Chickasaw Park at approximately 9 p.m. Officers arrived at the scene to find at least two people deceased in the park from gunshot wounds. Police said another four were transported by either personal vehicle or by EMS to the University of Louisville Hospital.

Pope Francis leads his general Weekly audience at St. Peters Square, on April 12, 2023 in Vatican City, Vatican.

DADEVILLE, Ala. - Local reports say a mass shooting in Dadeville, Alabama, has left multiple people dead and more than 20 people injured.Witnesses told The Alexander City Outlook newspaper the shooting happened Saturday night at a 16-year-old’s birthday party.The Tallapoosa County Coroner confirmed there are fatalities, according to a reporter for the ABC affiliate in Birmingham, Alabama. Authorities haven’t said how many people were shot or how many people have died, but a law enforcement source told WRBL that more than 20 people were hurt.Several victims were taken to a hospital in nearby Alexander City, the town’s newspaper reported. "At probably midnight, I was notified that we would be receiving patients into our hospital from an incident that occurred in Dadeville, and it would appear that we were going to have several patients coming.

Countdown star Carol Vorderman has been accused of "naming and shaming" by mental health minister Maria Caulfield after the pair had a public spat. Ms Caulfield spoke out about the feud, which began when the maths whizz attacked her for being unable to attend a Commons committee meeting. The minister said: "I was lambasted because I couldn't do one date for that select committee - there was no flexible working there.

Kathy Griffin has shared her gratitude for her fans’ kindness after sharing her diagnosis of complex PTSD. The comedian posted about the condition for the first time earlier this week, having never addressed it publicly before. “I think this is the place to do it because I've seen a lot of videos about it,” she said in a minute-long TikTok clip.

PHILADELPHIA - A man and woman are recovering after they were struck by gunfire in Kensington early Sunday morning.Police say the double shooting happened near North Hancock and West Cumberland streets just before 2:30 a.m.Two victims were transported to a local hospital; a woman with one non-life-threatening gunshot wounds and a man shot multiple times.

Heavy smoke bellows above buildings in the vicinity of the Khartoum's airport on April 15, 2023, amid clashes in the Sudanese capital. - Explosions rocked the Sudanese capital on April 15 as paramilitaries and the regular army traded attacks on each KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) - Sudan’s military and a powerful paramilitary force battled fiercely Saturday in the capital and other areas, reportedly causing more than 200 deaths and injuries while dealing a new blow to hopes for a transition to democracy and raising fears of a wider conflict.The country’s doctors’ syndicate said late Saturday that at least 27 people had been killed and more than 180 wounded.

A new Covid variant that could be 'more infectious' than previous strains has been identified in the UK.

One of Canada’s most prominent conservation groups has reached a deal to buy the largest privately owned island in Lake Superior, a move that will protect it from development.

First Nations in B.C. have reached a historic settlement with both the provincial and federal governments of $800 million and 44,266 hectares of land.The settlements resolve long-standing claims that the First Nations did not receive all the lands owed to them under Treaty 8, which they signed in 1899, government officials said.

unidentified animal was captured on camera as it lumbered through the Rio Grande Valley last week, said Texas Park and Wildlife officials.The photo of the stout, four-legged creature has left park officials “scratching our heads” ever since it was donated by a visitor, whose trail camera picked up the “mystery animal lurking” in the Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park.Officials wrote in an April 6 Facebook post that they are investigating what the animal could be.“Is it a new species? An escapee from a nearby zoo? Or just a park ranger in disguise? Regardless, it’s thrilling to see such an incredible animal in its natural habitat,” the post reads. Read more: Lucky streak: Mom wins $2M lottery a day after daughter ends cancer treatment Within days, the post racked up over a thousand comments as curious community members weighed in with their guesses about the animal’s identity.“Pig bear,” one commenter put forward.“A good ol’ Texas size rat,” another joked.Other commenters wagered the animal could be a beaver, wolverine, capybara and even an otter.One theory about the animal’s identity gained traction in the comments of the post before long, and even drew the attention of the state park officials.

Canadian Food Inspection Agency is looking into whether frozen organic strawberries that have been linked to a hepatitis A outbreak in the United States were also sold in Canada.Since mid-March, several brands of frozen organic strawberries have been recalled across the U.S. over concerns of hepatitis A infections.The strawberries in question were imported by a common supplier from certain farms located in Baja California, a Mexican state, the U.S.

FISHTOWN - Students in Fishtown are working on a Mural Arts Philadelphia project and the canvas is their very own school.Students, parents and staff at Alexander Adaire Public School spent Saturday morning painting their aquatic themed mural."I’m painting a kelp that’s going to go right along those pillars there," said student Rosemary O’Neill. "The mural is coming together, step-by-step, so some other day we’re going to make fishes and giant octopus legs."Parent Ben Volta is also a mural art artist who pitched the idea and gained the support of Friends of Adaire, Philadelphia Mural Arts and the Marazzo Family Foundation.MORE HEADLINES:"We had multiple meetings and kids kept coming back to saying that we want fish.

LOGAN - A double long SEPTA bus barreled backwards into a building in Philadelphia's Logan neighborhood on Saturday.Thankfully no one was hurt, but the owner of the building and community were shaken up by the thunderous wreck.FOX 29 reached out to SEPTA for word on the incident and are waiting for their reply.Security cameras you’ll see exclusively on FOX 29 caught the moment a double long bus rolled out of the Olney Transportation Center and into a building."I didn't know really what was happening but it was pretty scary and loud," said Les Sabulsky.MORE HEADLINES:Sabulsky, owner of the Terminal Check Services, a business attached to where the bus hit said his family has owned that part of the building for decades and it was a restaurant 25 years ago, but hasn't been used since."I am hearing that the bus might not have been in park or maybe in neutral," he said. "It was an empty bus.

Covid-19 cases on Saturday. While on Friday, Delhi logged 1,527 Covid-19 cases and two deaths, the health department said in a bulletin.  After witnessing a spike in daily Covid-19 cases, a health expert has advised people to wear masks in crowded places and follow Covid-appropriate behavior.

A climate group says a topless woman chained herself to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office doorway in Ottawa in protest on Saturday, calling on the government to take immediate action to tackle the climate crisis.

EAST VINCENT TOWNSHIP, Pa. - Police in Chester County are searching for a suspect they say fatally shot a 33-year-old Spring City man.According to officials, the shooting happened early Saturday, around 2:30 in the morning, at the Park Springs Apartments, on Park Springs Boulevard, in East Vincent Township.East Vincent Police were called to the scene and found 33-year-old William Stafford lying in the road, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Medics arrived and pronounced Stafford dead at the scene.After an investigation and with the aid of surveillance video from the apartment complex, Chester County officials issued a warrant for 41-year-old Mickey Chucky Quinzell, of Spring City.MORE HEADLINES:Authorities say he is observed in the surveillance video, getting out of a Ford Taurus, at 110 Park Springs Boulevard, while the victim exited the same vehicle.

Sand Beach Cove and Great Head from Gorham Mountain, Acadia National Park, Maine, United States. (Photo by: HUM Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) BAR HARBOR, Maine - A 17-year-old boy lost his life after falling to his death at Acadia National Park in Maine Friday. Park rangers said he fell nearly 25 feet near the Otter Cliff area. First responders were immediately dispatched to the area around noon local time and performed CPR.

CENTER CITY - Bensalem Police and the family of a mom and daughter missing from Bensalem say the pair have been found safe.Bridget and Danielle Hennigan were reported missing Friday after they were last seen Thursday evening in the family's car.Philadelphia police say they found the vehicle unoccupied at the intersection of Girard Avenue and 2nd Street Saturday morning.MORE HEADLINES:Officials say Bensalem Police and the Hennigan family received many tips about people seeing Bridget and Danielle in Philadelphia.The family helped in the search near 21st and JFK Boulevard. Family members located the two in some bushes near that intersection.According to authorities, the two women had minor injuries, having walked barefoot in the city since Friday evening.

A train derailed in Rockwood, Maine on Saturday with hazardous materials on board (Rockwood Fire & Rescue) A train has reportedly derailed in the state of Maine and officials say they believe hazardous materials were on board."Train derailment with fire north of rockwood, hazzard materials please stay clear!" The Rockwood, Maine Fire & Rescue posted on Facebook Saturday. The Fire & Rescue team posted a photo of the incident that shows a derailed train and a fire burning in a snow covered forest area.Rockwood Fire & Rescue did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Fox News Digital.70-CAR TRAIN DERAILS IN NORTH DAKOTA, SPILLS HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: OFFICIALSIt is unclear if anyone was injured during the derailment.Rockwood, Maine, is located on the western side of Moosehead Lake in the northern part of the state roughly 45 miles from the Canadian border. CLICK TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPThe railroad tracks in that area of Maine are owned by the Canadian Pacific Railway, Fox 23 Maine reported.Canadian Pacific Railway did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Fox News Digital.Read more of this story from FOX News. 

A pedestrian passes in front of a David's Bridal Inc. store in New York, U.S., on Wednesday, Nov.

BLOOMSBURG, UNITED STATES - 2022/08/18: A CVS logo is displayed at one of their stores near Bloomsburg. (Photo by Paul Weaver/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) EXCLUSIVE: CVS Health's "gender transition guidelines" for employees requires workers to address people by their preferred pronouns and names and that they may use whichever restroom or locker room they wish regardless of whether the individual identifies as transgender.In the guidelines obtained exclusively by FOX Business, employees are told they may be entitled to a medical leave of absence "under the Family and Medical Leave Act, state law, and/or CVS Health policy." Transitioning employees are asked to tell their immediate leaders about their transition so the company "can provide support and to make your transition as smooth as possible.""You may also wish to have appropriate medical care to support your transition, including treatments such as hormone replacement therapy and/or gender confirmation surgery," the guide states. "During and after the transition has occurred, CVS Health encourages you to continue to partner with your Leader and your Advice & Counsel representative, and to immediately report any issues that you might have with your employment, your work environment, and/or your Leader, co-workers, clients, and customers," it continues.US SPENDING $5 BILLION TO INCREASE NEW COVID VACCINES' SPEED OF DEVELOPMENTIn a section titled, "Guidelines for Supporting a Colleague who is Transitioning," the guide encourages employees to be an ally by asking colleagues to let them know if they say or do anything that makes them uncomfortable.

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 24: Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) speaks during a news conference outside of his office at the U.S. Capitol on January 24, 2023 in Washington, DC.

PHILADELPHIA - An early morning crash ended with the death of four people and one man arrested Saturday.Police say the crash happened on the Schuylkill Expressway near the Roosevelt Boulevard exit around 1:45 a.m.According to officials with the Pennsylvania State Police, a car driven by a 31-year-old man crossed lanes of traffic, hitting another vehicle.The man’s car spun around and overturned several times before stopping on the right shoulder of the northbound Roosevelt Boulevard off-ramp.The car he hit was pushed forward into a bridge pillar on the highway, killing everyone inside, state troopers said.MORE HEADLINES:The 31-year-old driver is identified as Victor Spizzirri. He was taken to Temple University Hospital with moderate injuries.

Jamie Foxx is slowly getting back to normal.

OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. - Fire crews find themselves battling yet another wildfire in Ocean County this weekend after a massive blaze scorched thousands of acres last week.New Jersey Forest Fire Service says they are on the scene of the 200-acre "Log Swamp Wildfire" in Little Egg Harbor Township.It's been burning since 10 a.m.

PHILADELPHIA - A group of boys in Fishtown learned the true mean of community when theirs rallied around them to rise above recent cruelty that plagued their baseball team.The Saint Laurentius team faced a major setback last month after their gear – bats, gloves, balls – were all stolen.The school went without a team for seven years, until gym teacher Daulton Miller stepped in to coach and get equipment donated - but it was all taken away in the blink of an eye."Catchers gear, extra gloves, extra bats. Anything you can think of, even bases.

Chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis are on the rise in Canada, but a growing number of research shows that taking a particular antibiotic drug after sex may help prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs).