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Even neighbours Pakistan and Bangladesh have fared better at a time the World Health Organization warned that the pandemic ‘is far from over’, with a fresh spike in new covid cases seen in 110 countries India lags far behind its developing-country rivals in the covid-19 booster vaccination race, even as cases have seen a steady uptick in the past fortnight. The poor show comes even as the country started its ‘precaution’ dose inoculation drive around the same time as some of the other countries, shows a Mint analysis. For every 1,000 people, India has managed to administer just 32 boosters, i.e.

Stacy Dyson, 41, of Delmar, Timothy Dyson, 38, and Michael Lecates, 22, DELMAR, Del. - Three people are facing several charges after police say they burglarized an auto shop, stealing thousands of dollars worth of items.Stacy Dyson, 41, of Delmar, Timothy Dyson, 38, and Michael Lecates, 22, were all arrested after police were called to a reported burglary at West Auto located at 36609 Sussex Highway in Delmar on Friday.Police say they stole machinery, tools and vehicle parts totaling approximately $11,100 after coming in through an unsecured window.All three suspects were taking into custody during a traffic stop Saturday.

COPENHAGEN, Denmark - Danish police said Sunday that several people were shot at a Copenhagen shopping mall.Copenhagen police said that one person has been arrested in connection with the shooting at the Field’s shopping mall, which is close to the city's airport. Police tweeted that "several people have been hit," but gave no other details.Copenhagen Mayor Sophie H. Andersen tweeted: "Terrible reports of shooting in Fields.

PHILADELPHIA - A crash involving a moped and car left one driver in critical condition Saturday night.Police say the driver of a moped was running a red light when he was hit by an Audi at the intersection of Loretto and Magee avenues around 7 p.m. The Audi driver was driving through a green light, according to police.The moped driver, a 51-year-old man, suffered head trauma and was transported to Jefferson Torresdale Hospital.

Toronto Blue Jays following the death of his daughter.The team announced the passing of Julia Budzinski on Sunday morning.“The Budzinskis have been part of our Blue Jays family over the last four seasons. This devastating loss is felt by our entire organization and we grieve alongside Bud and his family,” said Ross Atkins, executive vice president of baseball operations and general manager of the Blue Jays.

San Jose police shared this photo of a recent sideshow from above. SAN JOSE, Calif. - San Jose police said over 200 vehicles took part in a sideshow Saturday night and about 500 citations were issued.At approximately 11 p.m.

LOVE Island's Siannise Fudge broke down in tears as she opened up about her battle with depression that led to her two stone weight loss and being hospitalised. The reality star, 27, is best known for her stint on the sixth series of the ITV2 show at the start of 2020.

Photo via Horry County Sheriff's Office COLUMBIA, S.C. - "Tiger King" star Bhagavan "Doc" Antle has been charged with buying or selling endangered lemurs, cheetahs, and a chimpanzee without the proper paperwork, federal prosecutors in South Carolina said Thursday.The latest charges are on top of money laundering counts, where authorities said Antle tried to hide more than half a million dollars made in an operation to smuggle people across the Mexican border into the U.S.Antle is featured prominently in "Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness," a 2020 Netflix documentary miniseries that focused on tiger breeders and private zoo operators in the U.S. The series focused heavily on Oklahoma zoo operator Joe Exotic, who also was targeted for animal mistreatment and was convicted in a plot to kill a rival, Carole Baskin.'TIGER KING' JOE EXOTIC RESENTENCED TO 21 YEARS FOR MURDER-FOR-HIRE PLOTThe U.S.

ITALY - MAY 05: Marmolada (3342 metres), Dolomites (UNESCO World Heritage List, 2009), Trentino-Alto Adige, Veneto, Italy. (Photo by DeAgostini/Getty Images) ITALY - A large chunk of Alpine glacier broke loose Sunday afternoon and slid down a mountainside, slamming into more than a dozen hikers on a popular trail on the peak.

In response to Covid-19 rates improving, most EU countries have dropped entry rules to allow restriction-free travel to boost tourism.

ITV Tenable star Warwick Davis has broken his silence on his wife's mystery illness - saying he gathered his kids at hospital to say goodbye. Warwick says he broke down in tears daily.

Steph McGovern has confessed that she is “in agony” with ongoing health issues and has lost weight after the latest series of Channel 4’s Packed Lunch came to an end.The TV presenter, 40, took to her Instagram account to open up about how she has been adjusting to life as she starts her well-deserved summer break.As she shared a make-up free snap of herself from the back of a taxi, the mum-of-one explained how she has been struggling with her health after overworking so much on the award-winning series.READ MORE: John Whaite gets 'intimate wax' after 'growing apart' from fiancé Paul AtkinsIn the candid snap, the blonde beauty could be seen with visible blisters on her face as she shared her symptoms on social media.In full view of her 98.6k followers online, she penned: “Here’s a pic of me looking rough, let me explain why...“We’re coming to the end of this series of Packed Lunch (we’re on a summer break after tomorrow) and whenever I get to the end of a long run I get poorly.“I’ve always had this whatever job I've been doing. I bet lots of people are the same.”She went on to explain how she has recently been suffering with an ear infection as well as blisters in her hair and on her face.Steph went on: “This time I have a bad ear infection and blisters in/ around my ear/ hair/ face.

worker in Chile submitted his resignation and could not be found after his job accidentally paid him about 330 times his salary because of a payroll error, according to reports. The worker, a dispatch assistant at cold meats manufacturer Consorcio Industrial de Alimentos, received a paycheck of 165,398,851 Chilean pesos, or $180,418, for the month of May. He was only supposed to be paid about 500,000 Chilean pesos, or $545.The worker initially alerted his manager of the massive overpayment, according to local media outlet Diario Financiero. The manager would then report the issue to human resources, who asked the worker to go to his bank and return the extra money. HAI AN, CHINA - JUNE 16: An employee deals with U.S.

toxocariasis, can be caused by an infection with a roundworm found in canines and felines. It's classified into a group of five parasitic diseases that have been targeted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for public health action. An infection can cause serious illness, including organ damage and eye disease.HOW TO WATCH FOX WEATHER ON TVAnd while these types of infections are often associated with tropical areas, they are currently present in the U.S.Eggs of the tiny worm which are found in pets' fecal matter have been widely detected in New York City public spaces, with evidence of significant levels of contamination in all five boroughs, according to pediatric infectious disease specialist Donna Tyungu who authored a 2020 study tracing the parasite throughout the city."The Bronx had the highest contamination rate (66.7%), while Manhattan had the lowest contamination rate (29.6%)," the study states.

Steph McGovern has shared how she is "in agony" with health issues. Steph has spoken out, saying she has lost weight as Channel 4 show Packed Lunch wraps. She wrote to fans: Here’s a pic of me looking rough, let me explain why… We’re coming to the end of this series of Packed Lunch (we’re on a summer break after tomorrow) and whenever I get to the end of a long run I get poorly.

PHILADELPHIA - A car has become the center of an investigation after a body was discovered inside its trunk after it went up in flames Saturday night.Fire crews responded to reports of a car fire on the 8500 block of Barry Road around 10:30 p.m. Police say the location was "suspicious," because it was on a bike path near Pennypack Creek in Fox Chase.Police say the fire was "clearly an intentional act" because the car was doused with an accelerant, likely gasoline.After the fire was extinguished, crews reportedly found a man's body inside the trunk of the car.

Shooting erupts at Philadelphia bar, according to police. PHILADELPHIA - A fight during a Saturday night out in Philadelphia quickly escalated into one man being shot, according to police.Two men reportedly got into a fight outside Ipanema Sports Bar and Grill on Castor Avenue in Rhawnhurst shortly after 2 a.m. Police say they found a 26-year-old man when responding to calls of gunshots.

Steph opened up about her smart attitude towards money in an interview with the Telegraph released in March. When the star was asked about her “best financial decision”, she revealed it was her move away from the BBC. She said: “Leaving the BBC and moving to Channel 4 to present Steph’s Packed Lunch. “I’m much better off now,” the star added.Despite describing herself as being “prudent with money” the Channel 4 presenter also admitted her “worst” ever purchase was a major one. When asked the question, she revealed: “My first house. Everyone was telling me to get on the property ladder. “I was in my early 20s and living in London.

An expert in virology has said new waves of Covid-19 can be expected every few months and not just on a seasonal basis.

variant of COVID-19 a patient has, scientists typically must use whole-genome sequencing, which is time-consuming and expensive, relying on sophisticated equipment and analysis to spell out the entire RNA sequence contained in the viruses. Scientists pointed out, in that sense CoVarScan can play a game-changing role.  Compared to whole-genome sequencing, CoVarScan had 96% sensitivity and 99% specificity.

COVID-19. French officials have “invited” or “recommended” people to go back to using face masks but stopped short of renewing restrictions that would scare visitors away or revive antigovernment protests.From Paris commuters to tourists on the French Riviera, many people seem to welcome the government’s light touch, while some worry that required prevention measures may be needed.Virus-related hospitalizations rose quickly in France over the past two weeks, with nearly 1,000 patients with COVID-19 hospitalized per day, according to government data.

SARASOTA, Fla. - Amid the investigation into a multi-state listeria outbreak, officials with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are warning retailers who sell ice cream from Big Olaf Creamery in Sarasota not to serve the products to customers until further notice. Health officials with the CDC and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) suspected there was a link to Florida between the 23 people who fell ill with listeria over the last week. Now it appears their suspicions are being confirmed after the Florida Department of Health announced Big Olaf began voluntarily telling its retail customers to pull its products on Saturday.Big Olaf Creamery lists six brick and mortar locations in Sarasota County on its website, along with at least nine other retailers across the state, including Sprinkles Ice Cream Shop in St. Pete Beach, Twistee Treat on Pine Island Road in North Fort Myers, Super Scoops in Treasure Island, and Beverly's Ice Cream in Clearwater Beach.An Amish woman serving ice cream at Big Olaf Creamery.

COVID. A similar study was again conducted once again after the jabs came into the picture. It pointed out, underweight individuals also carry the risk of severe disease.

Dr. Dre has spent the last two years working on at least a dozen albums’ worth of material, the modern hip-hop legend said in a new video.In the clip, shared to Instagram on Thursday (June 30), Dre can be seen sitting behind a mixing desk in a studio, while Busta Rhymes looks at him inquisitively.

STEPH McGovern revealed that she is 'in agony' with health issues and has lost weight after the latest series of Channel 4's Packed Lunch came to an end. The TV presenter took to Instagram to open up about what has been going on with her body recently.

BBC presenter is believed to have had a large network but when his will was made public, many were shocked to discover a sum of just £1.04 million.Terry became a national treasure for his work on TV and radio, including Wogan which hosted huge stars including Ronnie Barker and George Best.READ NEXT: Elizabeth Taylor's will - £500m fortune, eye-watering jewellery and £1m given to exHowever, the world of entertainment was left devastated when Sir Terry died in 2016, with fans and fellow stars paying tribute to the inspirational presenter.From Blankety Blank to The Eurovision Song Contest, and his long-running radio programme, Terry is believed to have made around £20 million over the course of his career.We take a look into his last months and his will..Sir Terry Wogan died on January 31, 2016 at the age of 77 years old, after the star was diagnosed with cancer.A statement released by his family following his death said: "Sir Terry Wogan died today after a short but brave battle with cancer."He passed away surrounded by his family. While we understand he will be missed by many, the family ask that their privacy is respected at this time."Fans and stars from the world of entertainment paid tribute to the beloved radio and TV icon, with Graham Norton - who took over from Terry Wogan as the Eurovision commentator - saying in a tweet: "He made it seem effortless and for a young boy in Ireland he made it seem possible.

cancer, which the star battled back in 2004. In a throwback interview Watts recalled the moments after his diagnosis he shared: "It was benign, but [the doctor] said we should take it out. On the slide, it had tiny cancer cells on it.

Travis' daughter Alabama, 16, previously took to TikTok to urge fans to “send their prayers” amid the crisis.On Wednesday, she wrote alongside an emotional emoji: “Please say a prayer”, showing a picture of herself holding her dad’s hand in the hospital. Travis’ eldest child Landon, 18, performed on stage alongside Machine Gun Kelly in New York City just hours after his dad’s medical emergency. Landon had reposted images and footage from the gig to his Instagram stories, but did not share anything regarding Travis’ health. The musician hadn't addressed the incident publicly until last night, but tweeted hours before his hospital dash: “God save me”. Travis and Kourtney married in May this year, during a ceremony in Portofino, Italy. They were surrounded by their family and friends, including Kourtney’s children, Mason 12, Penelope, nine, and seven-year-old Reign – who she shares with former partner Scott Disick. The star's famous sisters and mum Kris Jenner were also in attendance.

KHARKIV, Ukraine — Wearing a military uniform marked with with both the Ukrainian and Canadian flags, Matthew McGill pleaded for more support to fight Russia’s invasion.

Ukraine, resulted in a fire in a residential building, Vyacheslav Gladkov, the governor of the Belgorod region, said in a post on the Telegram messaging app early on Sunday.Three wounded people were taken to a hospital, he said.“Reasons for the incident are being investigated,” Gladkov said.

Britney Spears took to Instagram to share a long, emotional post about mental health wellness on Saturday.The 40-year-old singer–songwriter first shared a caption written by Makenzy Smith, a Seattle-based artist.Spears said she had no personal connection to Smith, and she simply liked her caption. All about mental health:Britney Spears took to Instagram to share a long, emotional post about mental health wellness on SaturdayThe short paragraph read, 'on cloud nine whenever my camera is in my hand [stars emoji]but I'm learning now more than ever that my job is not my purpose.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday pardoned a former inmate who received a life sentence when she was a teenager for killing her former pimp.It’s the final step in an official redemption that has spanned more than a decade and three governors of both political parties.Hers was among nearly three dozen such pardons and clemencies Friday that also affected older and younger offenders.

Taylor Swift attends the "All Too Well" premiere at AMC Lincoln Square on November 12, 2021 in New York. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images) NEW YORK - A 35-year-old New York man is facing trespassing and stalking charges after authorities said he entered two New York City residences linked to the famed singer-songwriter Taylor Swift.Police say 35-year-old Joshua Christian, who was arrested Friday, entered one of the residential buildings, located in the city's Tribeca neighborhood, on March 26.

Covid infections raising the tally to 43,502,429 while the active cases increased to 1,11,711, the ministry's data noted. The death toll has climbed to 5,25,199 with 31 new fatalities, data updated by the ministry at 8 am stated. The active cases comprise 0.26% of the total infections.