News Scan for Jul 25, 2022

KITSAP COUNTY, Wash. - The man accused in a gruesome double murder in Kitsap County, Washington is being held in jail without bail and newly released court documents reveal what led up to his arrest.After 5 p.m. on Aug.

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outbreak of Covid-19.  Foreign nationals holding a valid Chinese residence permit for study or an APEC business travel card will be allowed to enter China starting Wednesday, the nation’s US embassy said in a statement posted on WeChat late Tuesday. Similar statements were made by China’s embassies in Japan and India.  While the country has been allowing some students to enter on an ad-hoc basis for some time, the move shows Beijing is attempting to normalize aspects of the economy -- while holding fast to its Covid Zero approach.

Justin Trudeau says the discussion of medical assistance in dying (MAiD) between a veteran and a Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) employee is “completely unacceptable.”Speaking in Stephenville, N.L., on Tuesday during a trip with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Trudeau noted an investigation is underway into the incident, which has sparked anger toward the government department assigned to provide supports to former military members.“That is not the duty of care we have toward veterans,” the prime minister told reporters.“There is a full investigation going on as to how that happened, and we are going to ensure it never happens again.” Ottawa orders ‘full and thorough’ probe into veteran assisted dying discussion The remarks were Trudeau’s first since Global News reported on Aug. 16 that a VAC service agent had brought up medically-assisted dying, unprompted, during a conversation with a combat veteran who was seeking treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder and a traumatic brain injury.Global News is not identifying the veteran who was seeking treatment due to privacy concerns but has spoken directly with the individual, who says the service agent brought up MAiD repeatedly, even after the veteran asked the service agent to stop.The veteran said he felt pressured as a result.VAC said last week it was looking into the matter and promised the “appropriate administrative actions” would be taken, without providing further details.On Aug.

Currently, India's active caseload stands below one-lakh mark, that is, 96,442 infections. India has recorded 10,649 new Covid-19 cases in the past 24 hours, taking the country's cumulative caseload to 4,43,68,195, according to Union Health Ministry data on Wednesday.  Currently, the country's active caseload stands below one-lakh mark, that is, 96,442 infections.

FILE - Alabama Crimson Tide Head Coach Nick Saban addresses the media during the SEC Football Kickoff Media Days on July 19, 2022, at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta, GA. (Jeffrey Vest/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Alabama coach Nick Saban is getting a new eight-year contract worth at least $93.6 million, eclipsing the recent megadeal of Southeastern Conference rival Kirby Smart.The University of Alabama trustees compensation committee on Tuesday approved a one-year extension through Feb.

WILMINGTON, De. - Calls for change grew stronger in a Delaware community where a teenager and a young pregnant woman were both fatally shot in a weekend shooting.Community groups and loved ones gathered at Chambers Park in Wilmington Tuesday night for a prayer rally. The park was where police say a 14-year-old was shot to death on Saturday, and 20-year-old Denae Thomas died after being hit by stray gunfire.Dorothy Mangrum, the grandmother of Denae, told FOX 29 that Denae stopped at the park on Saturday while on the way to a corner store. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESWith a palpable amount of pain and suffering consuming the community, local organizations attended Tuesday night's rally to offer resources. "We're out here trying to spread the love and to try to let the children know - the shooters as well - that there's help, we love them," Margaret Guy said. The prayer rally even brought out family members of gun violence victims, including Tynietta Congo-Wright who lost her son in a 2017 shooting. "This gun violence has to stop," Congo-Wright said.

Ron DeSantis, a rising conservative star frequently mentioned as a top alternative to Donald Trump in the 2024 GOP presidential contest. In New York, redistricting has left two longtime House Democratic colleagues competing for the same seat, while the head of the party's campaign arm in the chamber is running in new territory and faces a challenge from the left. Oklahoma Republicans will choose between two Trump loyalists competing in a runoff to be their party's nominee to finish the term of retiring GOP Sen. Jim Inhofe.

Today we are reporting 3,140 community cases and 373 current hospitalisations.

From left to right: Christian Ellis, Shaquita Glaspie, Tyran McLeod FRISCO, Texas - A fight over an incorrect order at a Wendy's ended in gunfire, according to Frisco police.Three people have been arrested in connection to the shooting.Around 8 p.m.

PHILADELPHIA - A rash of broad daylight shootings across Philadelphia on Tuesday left at least two people dead and six others injured. Officers from the Philadelphia Police Department responded to four different shootings in different parts of the city between 3:40 p.m. and 4:50 p.m. Authorities say a 40-year-old man in Overbrook suffered a non-fatal gunshot wound to the foot and was brought to the hospital by responding officers. A short time later, officers in North Philadelphia were called to the 1800 block of Ringgold Street where police say a 31-year-old man died after being shot in the head. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESIn the city's Kensington neighborhood, police say a 27-year-old man was critically injured after he was shot at least 5 times around 4:30 p.m.The afternoon spate of gunfire reached a head in West Philadelphia where police say four men were shot by a lone gunman while sitting on a street corner. Police said a 33-year-old man was shot six times, including once in the face and torso.

ALLENTOWN, PA - AUGUST 23: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies bats in his first game on a rehab assignment for the Lehigh Valley IronPigs against the Gwinnett Stripers at Coca-Cola Park on August 23, 2022 in Allentown, Pennsylvania. (Photo ALLENTOWN, Pa. - With one big swing, Bryce Harper looked primed to join the Phillies in a pennant race.Harper homered to right-center field in his first at-bat for Philadelphia's Triple-A team Tuesday night as part of his rehabilitation assignment from a broken left thumb.Harper was the designated hitter and hit second in the lineup for the Lehigh Valley IronPigs for the start of a six-game series against Gwinnett.

Anna seen during one of her climbing trips. (The Parsons family)Anna and Jack were lead climbing, which involves the use of safety ropes and clips are attached to quickdraws (equipment that allows the rope to run freely while leading), according to USAclimbing.org. Climbers will clip into the quickdraws as they are established along the route. "Basically, it was called a runout slab.

Tomato Flu virus shows symptoms similar to other viral infections (fever, fatigue, body aches & rashes on the skin). A patient infected with the disease should be isolated for 5-7 days from the onset of any symptom to prevent the spread of infection to other children or adults. Tomato Flu origin Tomato flu is also known as HFMD (Hand Foot & Mouth Disease).

All that have been in close proximity to me in the last 10 days are requested to please get themselves tested ! Shefali Shah, the Bollywood actress who portrayed Bachchan's wife in the 2005 film Waqt, previously acknowledged that she had tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. Shah released a statement about the matter on her Instagram account. Also Read: WHO alert on ‘new' Covid variants in coming days amid rise in hospitalisation, deaths In the past few months, a number of actors from Bollywood tested positive for COVID-19.

Dr Ruth Miller-Anderson doesn’t need telling that a dog is a woman’s best friend – because her pet has played nurse and looked after her when she was laid low by Covid-19. As a busy high flier juggling her career as a success coach and pharmacist, Ruth isn’t the kind of woman to slow down. But when she caught coronavirus in February, Ruth was floored – and while she’s determined to get back on her feet, recovery has been slow.

PHILADELPHIA - Authorities say four people were hurt when a gunman opened fire on a group of men sitting on a Philadelphia street corner Tuesday evening. Officer from the Philadelphia Police Department were called to the 6000 block of Race Street around 5 p.m. for reports of a shooting. Police found three men suffering from gunshot wounds, including a victim who was shot in the face and torso. Officers drove the man and two others who suffered gunshot wounds to the legs to Lankenau Hospital. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESA fourth shooting victim walked to Penn Presbyterian Hospital with a gunshot wound to the leg, according to police. Police Captain John Walker told reporters that the shooting happened when an unknown gunman opened fire on a group sitting in chairs on the street corner. No arrests were reported immediately following the quadruple shooting.

COVID-19 patients who have a stroke are more than twice as likely to die than uninfected stroke patients and are often younger and healthier, finds research presented yesterday at the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery’s (SNIS's) 19th Annual Meeting in Toronto.A team led by researchers from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia analyzed data fro

A systematic review and meta-analysis published yesterday in BMJ estimates that 5.6% of COVID-19 survivors may face long-lasting changes to their sense of smell or taste, adding to concerns about the overall burden of long COVID.National University of Singapore researchers led the analysis of 18 obse

Production on the third season of The Witcher has been 'paused due to COVID and we will be up and running as soon as it is safe to do so,' Netflix said Wednesday.The show paused production 'amid unconfirmed online rumors that star Henry Cavill tested positive for the virus,' according to The Hollywood Reporter.The Emmy-nominated series, which is made in the U.K., previously had to shut down production of the show's second season in 2020 due to COVID-19. The latest:Production on the third season of The Witcher, starringHenry Cavill, has been 'paused due to COVID and we will be up and running as soon as it is safe to do so,' Netflix said WednesdayNo premiere date has been announced for the third season of the show, which also features Freya Allan, Anya Chalotra, Mimi Ndiweni and Eamon Farren.The show has been popular for Netflix since its debut in 2019, as its spawned spin-offs including the 2021 animated movie The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf, as well as a prequel series in the works titled The Witcher: Blood Origin.

Completion of a primary COVID-19 vaccination series after recovery from infection was tied to half the risk of reinfection in the pre-Omicron variant era, according to a study published today in JAMA Network Open.Brown University researchers led the retrospective study of statewide disease-surveillance data

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Shawn Mendes announced that he has canceled all remaining dates of his Wonder tour, to prioritize his mental health.The Senorita singer previously postponed some of his scheduled performances earlier this month, and has now confirmed that his time on the road has been cut short.The 23-year-old shared the news on social media, penning a heartfelt statement to fans.‘As you guys know, I had to postpone the past few weeks of shows since I wasn’t totally prepared for the toll of being back on the road would take on me,’ he began.‘I started this tour excited to finally get back to playing live after a long break due to the pandemic, but the reality is I was not at all ready for how difficult touring would be after this time away.‘After speaking more with my team and working with an incredible group of health professionals, it has become more clear that I need to take the time I’ve never taken personally, to ground myself and come back stronger.’pic.twitter.com/gq7DanGNYW‘I unfortunately have to cancel the rest of the tour dates in North America, and the UK/Europe,’ he continued.‘We were hopeful that I might be able to pick up with the rest of the dates after some much needed time off, but at this time I have to put my health as my first priority.’Shawn explained that it ‘breaks his heart’ to scrap the remaining dates, and reassured fans that he would be getting back into the studio to record new music when he is able to.‘This doesn’t mean I won’t be making new music, and I can’t wait to see you on tour in the future,’ he added.‘I know you all have been waiting so long to see these shows, and it breaks my heart to tell you this but I promise I will be back as soon as I’ve taken the right time to heal.‘I love you all and thank

Also Read: Neeraj Chopra to miss Commonwealth Games 2022 due to injury "Things that we have got in place is there's a RT-PCR test for individual travel to Birmingham and then there is an RT-PCR test on arrival. If there's a history of COVID, then the vaccination status of COVID would be scanned, so that we can make a good clear understanding of individuals should they have a positive test." Also Read: Play with all your strengths, without stress: PM Modi to CWG 2022 players "It's a very comprehensive measure and it's got good clinical support," he assured.

The Ministry will host a media briefing to provide updates on the response to the Omicron outbreak at 12:00pm today.

The risk of myocarditis and/or pericarditis was not significantly different among children ages 5 to 11 years after COVID-19 vaccination from that of unvaccinated children and much lower than that among children aged 12 to 17, finds a prospective study in Denmark published today in Pediatrics.A team led by Copenhagen University Hospital researchers estimated the risk of myopericarditis

A New Jersey woman has been sentenced to prison after a federal court found her guilty of cooking up a scam that took more than US$400,000 from GoFundMe donors.

Pope Francis says he is sorry for the Roman Catholic Church’s role in cultural destruction and forced assimilation of Indigenous people, which culminated in residential schools.

Covid through the vaccine programme, it is clear that the virus is not about to disappear," said Denis Kinane, a leading immunologist and Founding Scientist at Cignpost Diagnostics. "There are some extremely worrying trends in the rising number of infections, particularly when compared to the levels from a year ago. " One sign that could help identify the culprit are mouth ulcers.

Ozzy Osbourne has given another update on his health as he continues to recover from major surgery.The musician’s wife Sharon previously confirmed that her husband would be undergoing an operation that would “determine the rest of his life”. The procedure is said to have taken place in mid-June.Shortly afterwards, Sharon tweeted to say that Ozzy was “doing well and on the road to recovery” while thanking his fans for their “love and support”.

Over 40% of the US public health workforce plans to leave their jobs within the next 5 years, and 51% said more staff were needed to respond to COVID-19, according to findings from a 2021 survey published today in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR).Researchers from the de Beaumont Foundation and the University of Mi

July 6, 2000 - July 3, 2022 (NASA) LAKE MEAD, Ariz. - A megadrought impacting the Southwest continues to deplete water levels in Lake Mead, making areas that were once underwater now visible from space.NASA released a series of images Wednesday that showed the deterioration of the lake’s level over the last two decades.The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation said water stages are near levels last seen in April 1937, and it’s estimated the reservoir is at 27 percent of capacity.The series of images show an increase in light-colored fringes along the shoreline, which indicates the depleting water levels and the increasing visibility of land.Lake Mead satellite pictures since the year 2000 show the decreasing water level.

DETROIT - The FBI found no evidence of missing Teamsters boss Jimmy Hoffa during a search of land under a New Jersey bridge, a spokeswoman said Thursday.The Pulaski Skyway now becomes another dead end in the decades-long mystery that has stretched from a Michigan horse farm to the East Coast: Where are the remains of one of America's most powerful labor leaders?The 47-year riddle turned last year to land next to a former landfill under the bridge in Jersey City. The FBI conducted a search there in early June."Nothing of evidentiary value was discovered during that search," said Mara Schneider, an FBI spokeswoman in Detroit."While we do not currently anticipate any additional activity at the site, the FBI will continue to pursue any viable lead in our efforts to locate Mr.

U.S. President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing “very mild symptoms.”

McClure and her then-boyfriend, Mark D’Amico, fabricated the story about homeless veteran Johnny Bobbitt Jr. giving McClure $20 when she ran out of gas on a Philadelphia highway in 2017.

In 5- to 11-year-old children, two doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine were 36.8% effective in preventing all SARS-CoV-2 infections, 63.5% against test-confirmed cases, and 82.7% against hospitalization amid the Omicron variant surge in Singapore, finds a real-world study published yesterday in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM).Researchers in Singapore analyzed data from 255,936 children aged 5 to 11

A joint report from NASA, the Canadian Space Agency and the European Space Agency has revealed that the $10-billion James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) suffered “uncorrectable” damage left by a micrometeoroid strike in late May.

UPPER MACUNGIE, Pa. - Officers in Pennsylvania shot and killed a snake after they say it wrapped itself around a man's neck Wednesday afternoon. Police from the Upper Macungie Township Police Department were called to a home on the 1400 block of Church Street for reports of a man in cardiac arrest. When officers arrived they found a 28-year-old man lying on the floor with the mid-section of a snake wrapped around his neck, according to police. An officer managed to shoot the 15-foot-long snake in the head and pull the man to safety, police said. The man received emergency medical treatment and was taken to a local hospital in unknown condition.