SLATINGTON, Pa. - The National Transportation Safety Board completed its investigation into a 2018 Pennsylvania Turnpike crash that killed a truck driver when a tunnel conduit fell and smashed through the windshield, and issued two safety regulations for federal highway officials.The NTSB determined the final probable cause of the crash to be the failure of the conduit’s support system due to longtime corrosion, which resulted in its displacement, the agency said in a release Thursday.Officials also said the Federal Highway Administration has “insufficient guidance” regarding maintenance and inspection of its tunnels.

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UK coronavirus hospital death toll rises by 6 with all fatalities in England

Britain's coronavirus hospital death toll has increased by six, with all of the fatalities occurring in England for the second day in a row.

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Covid-19: Health ministry to develop protocol for MPs for Parliament sessions

NEW DELHI : For every million population, India's coronavirus cases and fatalities are one of the lowest compared to the global averages, the high-level Group of Ministers (GoM) on COVID-19 was informed on Saturday.At its 20th meeting held here on Saturday, the GoM on COVID-19 was briefed on the current status of the coronavirus outbreak in India, the health ministry said.The meeting was informed that as of Saturday, eight states -- Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Odisha and Telangana -- contribute around 73 per cent of the active caseload.Seven states -- Maharashtra, Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal -- account for 81 per cent of total deaths due to

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Coronavirus: Canada’s top doctor pursuing new vaccine options after deal with China fails

Canada is betting on advance purchase deals with front-running vaccine candidates from American companies, after opportunity to test and produce Chinese military vaccine candidate blocked by Chinese officials.

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‘New normal’ of curling coming to Saskatchewan in September

coronavirus pandemic forced all curling rinks to close in mid-March, curlers are expected to throw rocks again in the province next week. Saskatoon summer run clinics aim to inspire youth during coronavirus pandemic “It was mid-March when the pandemic brought our season to a halt.

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35% rise in demand for Covid-19 hospital beds in Delhi since July-end: Data

NEW DELHI : The rise in the number of COVID-19 cases in the national capital has led to a 35 per cent increase in the demand for beds in hospitals in the city, according to government data.On July 30, the occupancy of beds reserved for coronavirus patients was 18 per cent, with only 2,958 out of 16,038 beds being occupied.It was 23.02 per cent on August 10 and 23.40 per cent on August 11.It increased to 28 per cent on Saturday, with 4,004 out of 14,135 beds occupied, according to data shared by the hospitals on Delhi Corona app.Out of 1,229 COVID ICU beds with ventilator support, 473 (38 percent) were occupied.

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Doomsday 'prophecy' believers adamant coronavirus was predicted in 1986 by preacher

coronavirus pandemic more than 30 years ago. That's despite no evidence that David Wilkerson ever spoke or wrote the words that believers have been quoting since Covid-19 began spreading around the world this year.The American evangelist was the founding pastor of the non-denominational Times Square Church, which he claimed the Holy Spirit told him to open while he was walking down a New York City street one night.He was also known for his passionate sermons and several books, which he published before he was killed in a car crash in 2011.Wilkerson has enjoyed a recent resurgence in popularity during the pandemic due to a rumoured prophecy in which he seemed to predict coronavirus decades before it struck.

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Telangana reports 2,751 new COVID-19 cases, nine deaths push toll past 800 mark

HYDERABAD : Telangana logged 2,751 new COVID-19 cases, pushing the tally to 1,20,166, while the death toll rose to 808 with nine more fatalities.The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) recorded 432 fresh positive cases, followed by Karimnagar (192), Rangareddy (185), Nalgonda (147), Khammam (132), Medchal Malkajgiri (128), Nizamabad (113), Suryapet (111) and Warangal Urban (101) districts, a state government bulletin said on Saturday, providing data as of 8 pm on August 28.All 33 districts in the state reported positive cases in double digits.Aggressive testing continued in the state with as many as 62,300 samples being tested on August 28.Cumulatively, 12,66,643 samples have been tested.The samples tested per million population

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IPL 2020: Two players among 13 who have tested positive for Covid-19, says BCCI

New Delhi: The IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings faced yet another setback on Saturday with one more player testing positive for coronavirus.Two players are now down with the virus and in extended quarantine, according to media reports and doubts are growing whether the three-time champions will take part in the gala opening game on September 19.The much-delayed Indian Premier League (IPL) has been moved to the United Arab Emirates because of the growth of the pandemic in India and teams are being kept in strict isolation bubbles.The player in question is a right-handed top-order batsman, who has been a part of India A teams in recent past and is a prolific performer in Ranji Trophy.

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IPL 2020: One more CSK player tests positive for coronavirus

New Delhi: Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Suresh Raina has pulled out of the Indian Premier League citing "personal reasons", the franchise said on Saturday even as it emerged that a second player in the team has tested positive for COVID-19.The player in question is a right-handed top-order batsman, who has been a part of India A teams in recent past and is a prolific performer in Ranji Trophy.

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As schools reopen, challenge now is to keep them open

A collective sigh of relief will have been breathed by many school principals as their facilities - both primary and post primary closed on Friday evening for the weekend. There will have been sighs of relief from parents too, and others.

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Residents along the Delaware River fed up with loud music

NEW JERSEY - Residents who live along the Delaware River are fed up with loud music at all hours of the night.Dawn Prince says she never wished for rain but lately. she says that's what it takes to get a good night's sleep and prevent the noise of loud music.Many South Jersey towns along the Delaware River deal with it and not just when the lights are out.Neighbors tell FOX 29 it has been an issue for three years now. The sound carries across the river from miles away in various Philadelphia parking lots.In recent weeks, neighbors followed the sound and took videos in the Jetro tailgating lot off of South Darian Street by the stadiums.A spokesperson for the city says they were aware that "boom cars" were a nuisance for residents last

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A-Rod/J-Lo out of Mets' bidding amid report Cohen set to buy

NEW YORK – Former major league star Alex Rodriguez and fiancee Jennifer Lopez have backed out of the bidding to purchase the New York Mets amid reports that the Wilpon family is finalizing a deal with billionaire hedge fund manager Steve Cohen.Rodriguez announced Friday night that despite “a fully funded offer at a record price,” their group was pulling its offer.“The consortium said that they are disappointed to not be part of the revitalization of New York City and provide an exhilarating experience for the fans and wish the Wilpon family and the entire Mets organization well," the celebrity couple said in a statement.CNBC reported Friday night that Cohen had entered final negotiations and was expected to finalize a deal with the team in

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Coronavirus could kill 85,000 in 'worst-case' winter scenario, leaked SAGE report says

There could be as many as 85,000 deaths from the coronavirus in the UK this winter, a leaked SAGE report says.

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13 new cases of COVID-19

There are 13 new cases of COVID-19 to report in New Zealand today.

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CSK player and staff test covid-19 positive

Mumbai/New Delhi: At least 10 members of the M.S. Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) contingent, which is currently stationed in Dubai, have tested positive for covid-19, making it the first such case among the eight teams in the UAE for the 2020 Indian Premier League (IPL).According to an official in the know, one India player and a senior ranking official are among those who have tested positive.

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Matt Hancock warns UK could again face nationwide coronavirus lockdown measures

Matt Hancock has warned the UK a return of nationwide lockdown measures this winter remains a possibility.

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No. 1 Djokovic, Pospisil would lead new men's tennis group

NEW YORK – No. 1-ranked Novak Djokovic and former top-30 member Vasek Pospisil would be the co-presidents of a new group they are trying to set up to represent men’s professional tennis players.A letter emailed to players -- and obtained by The Associated Press on Friday -- pushes the formation of a Professional Tennis Players Association, abbreviated PTPA.Sent around shortly before Monday’s start of the U.S.

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New Jersey approves voting by mail in November election

A mail-in ballot envelope for elections in New Jersey. (FOX 5 NY file photo) TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - New Jersey Democratic Gov.

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Wear masks on WestJet or face year-long no-fly restriction

In a bid to restore confidence to air travellers, WestJet has announced it will ban customers from flights if they persist in refusing to wear masks.

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New mask rules at WestJet could ban non-compliant passengers for a year

A new zero tolerance mask policy is set to take effect for all WestJet flights next week that could see non-compliant passengers banned from the airline for one year. Adam MacVicar reports.

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Alberta reports 158 new COVID-19 cases Friday, no new deaths

COVID-19 cases brought the total number of active cases to 1,185 across the province, with 554 of those in the Edmonton zone.However, Alberta’s capital was dropped from the province’s watch list on Friday, after being put under the watch classification on Aug. 17.

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Porzingis out for rest of first round with right knee injury

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Kristaps Porzingis will miss the rest of the Dallas Mavericks' series against the Los Angeles Clippers because of a torn ligament in his right knee.The Mavericks said Friday that Porzingis has been receiving treatment for the injury, which he sustained in Game 1 of the series. They added that further treatment options are being explored and he wouldn't be medically cleared the rest of the series.The seventh-seeded Mavericks trail the Clippers 3-2.Porzingis had missed the last two games.

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Mets' Smith hits go-ahead HR in 1st game since tearful plea

NEW YORK – Dominic Smith hit the go-ahead home run in his first game since tearfully pleading for help combating racial inequality, Pete Alonso also connected and the New York Mets beat the crosstown Yankees 6-4 in the opener of a doubleheader Friday.Smith, a 25-year-old Black man, wept Wednesday night reflecting on a recent shooting by police of a Black man in Wisconsin. Smith and his teammates were all smiles after his decisive solo shot against Chad Green in the sixth inning on what was Jackie Robinson Day around the majors.

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B.C. reports 124 new COVID-19 cases, highest-ever single day jump

COVID-19 cases on Friday.In a statement, B.C. health officials said the province had recorded 124 new cases of the virus.

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B.C. reports record number of new COVID-19 cases

Global BC’s legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey breaks down Friday’s coronavirus numbers.

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Tiger-Cats star Simoni Lawrence believes CFL players would have boycotted games

boycotted games this week following the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin, the issue of racial injustice has hit close to home for a Canadian Football League star.Hamilton Tiger-Cats linebacker Simoni Lawrence calls the situation in America “bulls—.”“It’s tough to deal with, especially being in the States,” said Lawrence, who is at home in Pennsylvania after the coronavirus pandemic forced the CFL to cancel the 2020 season.“Every cop is not a bad cop,” he said.

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Seniors ‘deteriorating’: Families dissatisfied with N.S. new long-term care home visitation rules

COVID-19 pandemic struck Nova Scotia, prompting a lockdown in long-term care homes across the province, Northwood resident Yvonne Schwartz could walk.Her active social life at the seniors’ residence in downtown Halifax included visits with friends, games of bridge, shopping, and the meticulous application of lipstick and jewelry.But after five months of confinement to her room, Schwartz’s muscles have given up on her.She now requires a wheelchair during visits with her daughters, Holly Crooks and Jan Marriott.“She stopped wanting to bother getting dressed because there didn’t seem to be any point,” said Crooks.

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Seniors ‘deteriorating’: Family members dissatisfied with new long-term care home visitation rules

Earlier this week, the Nova Scotia government eased some of the restrictions on visitors to seniors in long-term care homes. But as Elizabeth McSheffrey reports, the families of those residents say the changes fall short.

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COVID-19: Face masks for Alberta students, school staff to be delivered by Friday

COVID-19 school re-entry plan.“By the end of the day today, every school division should have received their shipments of personal protective equipment (PPE) in advance of the 2020-21 school year,” a statement from Education Minister Adriana LaGrange and Municipal Affairs Minister Tracy Allard said.“Alberta remains the only province in Canada to directly provide school authorities with PPE for their students, teachers and school staff.” COVID-19: How Alberta’s 4 biggest school boards are planning for substitute teachers The government announced earlier this month it would be providing two reusable, non-medical masks for every student and staff member in the province’s schools.

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Coronavirus: No new cases for Peterborough and area

coronavirus on Friday.The overall case count of COVID-19 remains at 103 for the health unit’s jurisdiction of Peterborough, Peterborough County, Hiawatha First Nation and Curve Lake First Nation. Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre expands hours, services Of the 103 cases, only three are active.Since the pandemic began, two Peterborough residents have died of COVID-19 complications, with both deaths occurring in April.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The health unit also reported 24,500 people have been tested for the virus to date — 100 more than were reported Thursday.A weekday drive-thru testing clinic — for asymptomatic individuals — continues at the Kinsmen Civic Centre in Peterborough.

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Thorncliffe Park families face challenges as students head back to school

TDSB trustee Rachel Chernos Lin talks about the concerns parents in the Thorncliffe Park area have with the overcrowding of elevators and getting their kids on time for school during the pandemic.

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New Brunswick eases long-term care visitation rules

Families in New Brunswick that have been separated from loved ones in long term care received good news on Friday. The province announced it is easing restrictions, now allowing residents a designated care person. Travis Fortnum has the story.

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New York School District Agrees To Settlement Around ADA Violations With DOJ.

Disability Scoop (8/26) reports the Gates Chili Central School District in Rochester, New York “is agreeing to pay up and change its ways after federal officials say a student with disabilities was denied access to her trained service dog.” The DOJ “said it has reached a settlement with the [school district] in a lawsuit that the agency brought accusing the district of disability discrimination in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.” Under the settlement, the school district “will update its service animal policy to comply with the ADA and train its staff on the new procedures.” It will “also offer reasonable modifications like providing water for animals or prompting a student to issue commands in order to help facilitate the

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COVID-19 Scan for Aug 28, 2020

Scientists in New Delhi, India, report infections with worrisome multidrug-resistant Candida auris in 10 of 15 critically ill COVID-19 patients who also had candidemia over a span of several months, according to a report yesterday in Emerging Infectious Diseases.After the authors predicted in June that C auris would be

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Weather Authority: Severe Thunderstorm Warning in effect for parts of the area

PHILADELPHIA - The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of the area. The storms are moving southeast and are capable of producing quarter size hail.

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COVID-19 update: 17 new cases in Ottawa; active cases rise

OTTAWA -- Ottawa Public Health is reporting 17 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa.

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New Hampshire Employees With “Valid Medical Condition Or Disability” Will Not Be Required To Wear Face Mask In Workplace.

New Hampshire Union Leader (8/27, Leader) reports New Hampshire employees “with a ‘valid medical condition or disability’ will no longer be required to wear a face covering in the workplace, Gov. Chris Sununu (R) said Thursday.” Sununu said on the change, “I think it’s important if somebody has a medical or physical disability, we shouldn’t prevent them from doing their job.

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Father fatally shoots man who broke into Polk County home, deputies say

POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A man who attempted to get on a school bus with children inside and growled at a driver as he jumped on the hood of their car was fatally shot after he broke into a home with a family inside, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies said 45-year-old Mayson Armando Ortiz-Vazquez, of Orlando, went to Polk County Friday morning to purchase and use drugs.He was driving on Old Polk City Road with a woman from Orlando around 6 a.m.

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How transforming riverbanks can clean contaminated waterways

Meagan CantwellRivers throughout the eastern United States are well known for their high banks and steep, winding courses. But in 2008 scientists proposed that years of damming rivers had transformed them from marshy streams good at filtering waste to the pollution chutes they can often be today.

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The Actors with Disabilities Redefining Representation

New York Times (August 25)The Actors with Disabilities Redefining RepresentationThese performers are creating a new template for the artist-as-activist, challenging their industry—and their audiences—to reconsider what inclusion really means.

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My sister-in-law moved in with her mother, changed her will, set up a new trust and inherited everything. Is it too late to claim what rightfully belongs to us?

MarketWatch (August 25)—mentions ACL-funded National Center for Elder AbuseMy sister-in-law moved in with her mother, changed her will, set up a new trust and inherited everything. Is it too late to claim what rightfully belongs to us?Undue influence or elder abuse is normally very difficult to prove, but isolation and control is one of the hallmarks.

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When the World Shut Down, They Saw It Open

New York Times (August 24)When the World Shut Down, They Saw It OpenThe pandemic has made work and social life more accessible for many. People with disabilities are wondering whether virtual accommodations will last.

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Weather Authority: Severe thunderstorms moving into the area

PHILADELPHIA - The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for much of our area until 8 p.m. The storms are moving southeast and are capable of producing quarter size hail with wind gusts up to 60 mph.A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect fo Cumberland, Salem, Chester, Delaware and New Castle counties until 4:52 p.m. A warning has also been issued for Philadelphia until 4:45 p.m.We've had mostly sunny skies with muggy conditions to start Friday, ahead of the expected scattered rain and thunderstorms.Conditions grew pretty muggy and oppressive by lunchtime.

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Failing to wear your face mask correctly may increase risk of catching Covid-19

Face masks have become commonplace across the UK as the world continues to battle the coronavirus pandemic.

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Ontario teachers worry about implementing new math curriculum during pandemic

Ontario teachers are denouncing what they describe as the botched implementation of the province’s new math curriculum, saying they’ve had little guidance on material they’re expected to teach in just a few weeks.It would be a challenging task in the best of times, they said, but the uncertainty brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic has made it untenable.“It just seems that our plans are not where they should be, and the math is one more piece that hasn’t really been properly prepared,” said Karl Fernandes, a Grade 4 and 5 teacher at a Catholic school in Toronto. “And of all the things that we have to tend to right now, a new math program seems to be the one that you could put pause on.

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Canadians could join clinical trials for new COVID-19 vaccine, says researcher

coronavirus vaccine being developed overseas.Dr. Mark Loeb, a professor at McMaster University, says the new DNA-based vaccine could be a part of Phase 2 testing in Canada sometime in the late fall or early 2021.“It’s a DNA vaccine that’s been produced by using computer modelling and artificial intelligence,” said Loeb.

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7 new cases of COVID-19

There are seven new confirmed cases of COVID-19 to report in New Zealand today.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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