Covid-19 surge.Authorities in the dictatorship regime fear that objects touched south of the border, then carried by the wind, are bringing the virus into their country.In what appears to be an attempt to point the blame at South Korea, North Korea has warned people to be wary of ways that 'climate phenomena' could bring the virus northwards.READ MORE: Kate Middleton was forced to leave Wimbledon's royal box immediately after medical alertThe communist state has ordered its citizens to 'vigilantly deal with alien things coming by wind and other climate phenomena and balloons in the areas along the demarcation line and borders,' the official KCNA news agency said.

Although the agency did not directly mention South Korea, North Korean defectors and activists have for decades flown balloons from the South across the heavily fortified border, carrying leaflets and humanitarian aid.

South Korea's unification ministry, handling inter-Korean affairs, refuted the claims that the virus could enter the North via leaflets sent across the border.

According to KCNA, an 18-year-old soldier and a five-year-old kindergartner who contacted the unidentified materials 'in a hill around barracks and residential quarters' in the eastern county of Kumgang in early April showed symptoms and later tested positive for coronavirus.

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Mega Millions lottery jackpot rises again, hitting $1.28 billion for Friday drawing

has continued to climb this week and hit a staggering $1.28 billion ahead of Friday night’s drawing — with a $747.2 million cash option.Friday’s Mega Millions jackpot is the second-highest prize in the game’s history, as currently estimated. It also stands as the nation’s third-largest lottery prize ever. A $1.586 billion Powerball game in 2016 was split between the buyers of three winning tickets, and a $1.54 billion Mega Millions prize in 2018 went to the buyer of a single ticket.Mega Millions lottery drawing: Winners can remain anonymous in these statesThe lottery grand prize on Thursday reached an estimated $1.1 billion with a $648.2 million cash option after hitting $1.02 billion on Wednesday.

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Police: Bicyclist in critical condition after colliding with car in Center City

PHILADELPHIA - Police say a bicyclist is in critical condition after colliding with a car in Center City on Thursday night. According to authorities, the incident happened at 7:50 p.m. in the area of 23rd Street and Walnut Street. A bicyclist, 28, was traveling south on 23rd Street when a vehicle collided with the bicyclist at the intersection, police say. Officials say the driver remained on scene and medics transported the bicyclist to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where he is in stable condition. According to police, the investigation is active and ongoing.

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Condom use can be a condition of consent in sexual assault cases, Supreme Court rules

Supreme Court of Canada says sex with a condom is a different physical act than sex without one, and that the use of a condom can be a condition of consent under sexual assault law.In a 5-4 decision Friday, the top court says that “no, not without a condom” should not be found to mean “yes, without a condom” in a courtroom.The court has ordered a new trial in a British Columbia case in which a complainant told a new sexual partner, Ross McKenzie Kirkpatrick, that she would only have sex with him if he wore a condom. Man’s decision not to wear condom, after agreeing to, is sexual assault: Ontario judge The fact Kirkpatrick used a condom the first time they had sex led the complainant to assume that he was already wearing one when he initiated sex for a second time, she told the court – but he wasn’t, which she said she did not realize until he ejaculated.The sexual assault charge against Kirkpatrick was dismissed by a trial judge who found there was no evidence the complainant had not consented to “the sexual activity in question,” nor that the defendant had been explicitly deceitful, which would have been another avenue for conviction.Although the reasons for its decision are split, the Supreme Court unanimously agreed with the B.C.

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Will Smith apologizes to Chris Rock for Oscars slap in new video: 'My behavior was unacceptable'

TOPSHOT - US actor Will Smith (R) slaps US actor Chris Rock onstage during the 94th Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 27, 2022. (Photo by ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images) LOS ANGELES - Will Smith apologized directly to Chris Rock for his actions during the Oscars, adding that no part of him "thinks that was the right way to behave.""Chris, I apologize to you.

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Firefighters respond to multi-alarm fire at Jim’s Steaks on South Street

PHILADELPHIA - First responders were on South Street Friday morning responding to an multi-alarm fire in the area of Jim’s Steaks. Crews responded to the building on the corner of the 400 block of South Street around 9:30 a.m. for a report of a fire.The fire soon reached a second alarm and the Philadelphia Fire Department asked residents to avoid the area on social media. The department says about 100 of their members are responding to the scene, including firefighters, medics, and support personnel. (FOX 29 Philadelphia)Officials have not said if the fire was primarily located in the steak shop, or other parts of the building.SKYFOX was over the scene as smoke poured from the top of the building and firefighters worked on the roof of the building and inside the upper floors. No injuries to civilians or firefighters have been reported at this time.This is a developing story.

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‘This monster cannot be allowed to get away’: Residential school survivors demand justice

When Piita Irniq meets Pope Francis in Iqaluit on Friday, he’ll make a request he’s been waiting a lifetime to deliver.

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Air purifier kills COVID in seconds: IITK-backed startup on how it works

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Giant screen falls on dancers during boy band's Hong Kong concert, sparking investigation

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Pennsylvania state trooper wounded in shooting, suspect in custody

ALQUIPPA, Pa. - A Pennsylvania state trooper was recovering from a gunshot wound after the trooper was shot during a struggle with a suspect early Friday, authorities said.Two troopers observed a disturbance on the sidewalk outside the Franklin Mini-Mart, state police said. As the troopers approached, a suspect ran into the store and the troopers followed.According to state police, a struggle ensued and the suspect opened fire, wounding one of the troopers in a lower extremity.MORE LOCAL HEADLINESThe trooper was taken to a hospital in Pittsburgh.

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Freya the walrus sinks boats as her star rises — and she might be cleaning up Europe’s seas

Freya is putting them to the test.For months, the people of Norway have been captivated by an enigmatic celebrity, a 600-kilogram walrus affectionately named Freya, after the Norse goddess of love and beauty.Clearly on an extended vacation, Freya is taking a break from the chilly Arctic Circle and holidaying in the south. Her itinerary includes stops in Norwegian harbours, sampling the local fare, dozing in the sun and, of course, crushing small boats under her bulky frame.

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Video: 2 suspects sought for firing into crowd of people, shooting child in East Germantown

PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Police Department is asking for the public's health to identify two suspects sought in connection with an East Germantown shooting that left a 7-year-old injured. Officers from the Philadelphia Police Department were called to the 200 block of Armstrong Street around 8 p.m.

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Senate deal on climate, inflation bill would make it easier to buy electric vehicles

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COVID omicron vaccine: US reaches deal with Moderna for winter booster shots

WASHINGTON - The Biden administration said Friday it has reached an agreement with Moderna to buy 66 million doses of the company's next generation of COVID-19 vaccine that targets the highly transmissible omicron variant, enough supply this winter for all who want the upgraded booster.The order of the bivalent shot follows the announcement last month that the federal government had secured 105 million doses of a similar vaccine from rival drugmaker Pfizer. Both orders are scheduled for delivery in the fall and winter, assuming regulators sign off on their effectiveness.The omicron strain has been dominant in the U.S.

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Kentucky flooding: Death toll rises to 15 people, more expected, governor says

JACKSON, Ky. - Search and rescue teams backed by the National Guard searched Friday for people missing in record floods that wiped out entire communities in some of the poorest places in America. Kentucky’s governor said 15 people have died, a toll he expected to grow as the rain keeps falling."We’ve still got a lot of searching to do," said Jerry Stacy, the emergency management director in Kentucky’s hard-hit Perry County.

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Fire Marshal investigating fatal East Mount Airy house blaze that killed 2, officials say

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30 bullets fired in Frankford double shooting, police say

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'Do not wait for updated Covid vaccines if..': Health experts on Covid booster dose

Reuters that people at high risk of severe disease who have yet to get a second Covid-19 booster should not wait for next-generation, Omicron-targeted vaccines expected in the fall. This statement come in as many countries are starting to report cases of BA.5 Omicron subvariant of the virus surging.

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Philadelphia violence: 2 killed, 1 hospitalized after being shot in separate shootings in W Philly, Kensington

PHILADELPHIA - Investigators and homicide detectives with the Philadelphia Police Department are working to solve shooting cases that left two people dead and another person hospitalized overnight. Police say officers responded to calls for reports of gunshots and a shooting at 46 Street and Fairmount Avenue just after 11 p.m.

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How to help victims of the devastating flash floods

December 2021’s EF-4 tornado that leveled parts of Mayfield."These families are going to need help, much like our families in western Kentucky. They are also going through one of the worst disasters of this type that we have seen," Beshear said.Drone video shows homes and cars underwater from flooding in Hindman, KY on Thursday. (Credit: Brandon Clement/ LSM)Some charitable organizations are opening hands to supplies and volunteers, while others are in need of monetary donations.HOW TO WATCH FOX WEATHER ON TVHere’s how you can help residents clean up from the storms.TOPSHOT - Aerial view of homes submerged under flood waters from the North Fork of the Kentucky River in Jackson, Kentucky, on July 28, 2022.

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Vietnam visas to Indians up 24 times from pre pandemic levels

NEW DELHI: The number of visas issued by Vietnam to Indians has grown 24 times compared to pre-pandemic levels, said Pham Sanh Chau, Vietnam's envoy to India. The country issued just about 250 visas a day before the coronavirus pandemic and immigration authorities are now issuing 6,000 visas a day to Indians, making it the single largest in-bound market into Vietnam at the moment, he said. Addressing the Outbound Tourism Summit organised by FICCI, the ambassador said the reasons behind the increase was proximity and the opening up of direct flights between the two countries.

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Covid infection causes less severe illness in children than adults: Govt in Lok Sabha

Omicron and its sub-lineages have been found in 7,362 samples while Delta and its sub-lineages were detected in 118 samples analyzed by the INSACOG from January 1 2022 to July 25, 2022 in children aged 0-18 years, according to news agency PTI report. As per the report, the Union Minister was responding to a question on whether the children are getting affected by the Covid-19 infection in the country and the current status of vaccination of children in the age group of 12-18 years and 5-12 years.

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Micky Dolenz health: 'I'd have taken better care of myself' Star on his health woes age 77

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Oral health: Expert warns that the heatwave could leave you with a ‘dental emergency'

Impress. "Few of us are aware of the damage a change in temperature can cause to our teeth. "In a desperate attempt to cool down, you might be reaching for anything cold.

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Oral health: Expert on the holiday foods that could ‘damage teeth' - May be 'irreversible'

alcohol, in addition to a possible break from our normal teeth care routine, can leave your teeth exposed to higher risk of damage," said Dr Catherine Tannahill, a dentist and director of dentistry at Portman Dental Care. Even a short time can cause this damage to become "irreversible", however, there's plenty you can do to protect your teeth. Dr Tannahill said: "Holidays are a time for self-care, rest and relaxation, but we must remember that oral hygiene is an important part of self-care too.

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'Holy grail' Covid vaccine breakthrough could work on multiple variants

A Covid vaccine that can protect against multiple variants is being hailed as a "holy grail" jab.

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Japan looks to regions to mount Covid fight as variant spreads

Japan is encouraging regional authorities to take their own counter-measures against the spread of a new coronavirus variant that has sent cases surging to record levels but there is no plan for any sweeping national measures.

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Montgomery County school bus aide charged with inappropriate touching of students

UPPER DUBLIN, Pa. - A Pennsylvania school bus aide was charged after investigators said he sexually assaulted a girl and acted inappropriately with other young passengers. Kenneth Cannon, 71, is accused of asking several girls 6-12-years-old to sit on his lap and touching them inappropriately during rides to and from school. Cannon worked as bus aide in the Upper Dublin School District and has since been placed on administrative leave during the investigation. School officials say they were first made aware of the heinous accusations in late May. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESAn affidavit details a 6-year-old girl's encounter with Cannon during which it's alleged that he inappropriately touched her while sitting on his lap aboard the bus. The victim then ran to the back of the bus and claims Cannon told her "do not tell anyone I did this." "The safety of our students is always our top priority," the Upper Dublin School District said in a statement.

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Manitoba reports 3 COVID-19 deaths, jump in cases

COVID-19 deaths, cases and ICU admissions linked to the virus last week.The province’s latest epidemiology update, which covers July 17 to July 23, reports 242 new lab-confirmed COVID-19 infections and 45 new hospitalizations — eight of which required intensive care. Manitoba expands COVID vaccine eligibility to include kids four and under In the previous week 171 new cases were announced.

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Studies reveal racial disparities in early US COVID vaccine rollout

COVID-19 vaccines were less likely to be distributed to US healthcare facilities if they were in counties with a high proportion of Black residents, and racial differences in vaccine uptake may be mainly due to anti-vaccine beliefs among Black adults, according to two new studies highlighting racial disparities in vaccine availability and coverage early in the country's rollout.

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Germantown community calls for peace amid violent summer of gun violence

PHILADELPHIA - A Philadelphia community gathered to denounce gun violence less than 24-hours after a young girl was caught up in the crossfire of a street shooting. Authorities say a 7-year-old girl was struck in the hand when a shootout erupted on the 200 block of Armstrong Street around 8 p.m. Wednesday. She was rushed to Albert Einstein Medical Center where she was placed in stable condition, police said. "What did she do to deserve that? I’m tired of folks saying wrong place wrong time, the girl was in her community, that’s the right place," Pennsylvania State Rep.

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Tobacco packs to carry new health warnings from Dec 1, See display image

tobacco products will display an image with the warning written over it "tobacco users die younger", the ministry said, adding that the new amendments have been made under the Cigarettes and other Tobacco Products (Packaging and Labelling) Rules, 2008 dated 21st July, 2022, which will be applicable from December 1, 2022. The image with health warning “Tobacco causes painful death" shall be valid for a period of twelve months following its commencement from December 1, 2022, while the image with warning “Tobacco users die younger" shall come into effect following the end of twelve months from the date of commencement of specified health warning of first one.

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Exclusive: Ukrainian commander apologizes to dead Canadian’s mom for not being able to ‘save her son’

Russian tank killed a Canadian fighter who was trying to carry a fallen comrade to safety in Ukraine’s Donetsk region, grieving members of his battalion say.Emile-Antoine Roy-Sirois, 31, from Montreal, died alongside three other foreign fighters on July 18, after his company was ambushed by a Russian tank near the front line in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region.It is believed to be the first Canadian death in active combat during the 2022 Russian invasion.“Emile brought humanity to the team,” says one of his comrades, who is known as “Fin.”“He was very kind. The group just won’t be the same without him.” Propaganda or providence — one Ukrainian’s wild story of survival Sirois’ body now lies in a morgue in the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro, awaiting instructions from the Canadian Embassy on how it should be repatriated.

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