Strawberry outlook deemed ‘promising’ despite impacts from hurricanes, atmospheric rivers

London-based BP's disclosure came a day after rival Shell reported a similar multimillion-dollar pay package for its top executive on the heels of both companies posting their highest-ever annual earnings last month.BP said in its annual report that CEO Bernard Looney was paid a total of 10 million pounds ($12 million) in 2022, up from 4.5 million pounds the previous year. Looney's pay package includes a cash bonus of 2.4 million pounds and 6 million pounds in bonus company stock.READ MORE: Gas prices increase, but the tide may change: AAABP reported in February that its profit doubled to $28 billion as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine sent oil and gas prices soaring.Fat profits at fossil fuel giants and big salaries for top executives have spurred demands for the companies to do more to shield consumers from high energy costs that have fueled decades-high inflation and ratcheted up utility bills.Activist groups such as Global Witness and some opposition lawmakers in Britain have called for expanding taxes on the windfall profits of energy companies and taxing bonuses.The BP company logo is seen outside a petrol station on September 23, 2021 in London, England.

Outer Banks of North Carolina.According to the U.S. Coast Guard Station Hatteras Inlet, it happened this week about three miles offshore from Avon.

HOUSTON - It's allergy season, so if it seems like everyone and their mom are getting sick, you know why.  During the Spring time in Houston, certain plants bloom, and with many people moving to the city, it's almost unavoidable to get sick. MORE: The difference between COVID-19 symptoms and seasonal allergiesBut before you freak out, allergy experts, like CVS MinuteClinic practitioner Erin Vierus, are stressing the importance of recognizing the signs, treating them adequately, and doing what you can to prevent them. "We've had a particularly bad sick season with so many different viruses circulating right now," Vierus explained.

This article is part of Global News’s Home School series, which gives Canadians the basics they need to know about the housing market that they never learned in school.Entering the housing market is viewed by many Canadians as an attractive choice, both financially and for the security of having a home to call your own.The goal is common enough, but the how and when are trickier. How do you know when the timing is right to jump to owning from renting or living with family? Read more: Should you rent or buy a home? Why that calculation might be changing What makes the question so difficult is that it’s not just a matter of dollars and cents — personal circumstances, long-term goals and other life changes all factor into what ends up being, for many, the biggest financial decision of their lives.Here’s what you need to know before you look to buy your first home.There’s one thing that can’t be ignored when buying a home — how much money you’re bringing in.Comparator site Ratehub.ca recently took a look at the minimum income needed to afford a home across 10 Canadian cities.

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 28: Head coach Nick Sirianni of the Philadelphia Eagles speaks with the media during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 28, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) PHILADELPHIA - The NFC champions have several high-profile free agents, and general manager Howie Roseman has said the Eagles won’t be able to sign them all. Philadelphia’s needs will depend on how many high-profile free agents leave. Their biggest departures could come on defense. Hargrave had a career-high 11 sacks to help the Eagles to an NFL-leading 70 sacks last season.

PHILADELPHIA - Several shots were fired in a West Philadelphia double shooting, striking both a man and woman.Police were called to 51st Street near Market Street around 2:30 a.m. for reports of a shooting.Two people were found shot; a man and woman both suffering two gunshot wounds.The woman was shot twice in the knee, while the man was shot in the arm and shoulder.

Maritza Rios, Marina Rios and Dora Saenz (Penitas Police Department) Two sisters from Texas and a friend are missing in Mexico after they crossed the border last month to sell clothes at a flea market, U.S. authorities said Friday.The abduction of four Americans in Mexico that was caught on video last week received an avalanche of attention and was resolved in a matter of days.

China lowers the chance of armed conflict between the Mideast rivals — both directly and in proxy conflicts around the region.The deal, struck in Beijing this week amid its ceremonial National People’s Congress, represents a major diplomatic victory for the Chinese as Gulf Arab states perceive the United States slowly withdrawing from the wider Middle East. It also comes as diplomats have been trying to end a long war in Yemen, a conflict in which both Iran and Saudi Arabia are deeply entrenched.The two countries released a joint communique on the deal with China, which brokered the agreement as President Xi Jinping was awarded a third five-year term as leader earlier Friday.Xi, whose administration in recent days has relaunched a campaign to challenge the U.S.-led Western liberal order with warnings of "conflict and confrontation," was credited in a trilateral statement with facilitating the talks through a "noble initiative" and having personally agreed to sponsor the negotiations that lasted from Monday through Friday.READ MORE: Sister of Kim Jong Un warns North Korea ready to act against US, SouthVideos showed Ali Shamkhani, the secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, meeting with Saudi national security adviser Musaad bin Mohammed al-Aiban and Wang Yi, China's most senior diplomat.The statement calls for reestablishing ties and reopening embassies to happen "within a maximum period of two months." A meeting by their foreign ministers is also planned.In the video, Wang could be heard offering "wholehearted congratulations" on the two countries' "wisdom.""Both sides have displayed sincerity," he said.

CAMDEN, N.J. - One person was rushed to the hospital early Saturday morning after a fire broke out inside a house in Camden.Officials say the fire ignited inside a house on the 700 block of Walnut Street, then spread next door.Several fire crews were called to the scene shortly before 3 a.m.

PHILADELPHIA - A single-car crash claimed the life of a man police say was ejected from his vehicle onto Broad Street early Saturday morning.The deadly crash unfolded on Broad and Lehigh streets around 3:30 a.m.Responding officers found a 29-year-old man in the street. He succumbed to his injuries after being ejected from what appeared to be a red pickup truck.MORE HEADLINES:Details surrounding the crash are unknown at this time, but the truck suffered severe damage to its front and back with debris scattered across the street.Broad Street was closed for about two hours as crews investigated and cleared the scene, but has since reopened.

DETROIT (FOX 2) - Law enforcement finally got their man who surrendered after a tense Friday night barricade on Detroit's west side.There was an exchange of gunfire between him and police, injuring two Michigan State Troopers. The armed suspect was also wounded in the exchange of gunfire.  "A very violent night.

Bhushan has also advised the state government to ensure vaccination coverage against Covid-19 and influenza NEW DELHI: Amid the rising number of influenza cases across the country and a slight uptick in the Covid-19 positive rate, the union health secretary Rajesh Bhushan on Saturday directed all states and union territories to closely monitor the trend of influenza-like illnesses, severe acute respiratory illness (ILI/SARIs) and SARS-CoV-2 while ensuring adequate stock of drugs, medical equipment, medical oxygen in the hospitals. Bhushan has also advised the state government to ensure vaccination coverage against Covid-19 and influenza.

World Health Organization declared the COVID–19 outbreak a global pandemic.Schools across the world shut down, workplaces turned remote and the fast-spreading virus revealed the fragility of many countries’ health-care systems. Since then, the virus has claimed close to seven million lives, of which more than 51,000 were Canadians.

A promising new clinical trial will see women given a potential new treatment for endometriosis and if it’s successful, it could be the first ever non-surgical and non-hormonal treatment for the condition.This is fantastic news for women... everywhere. Endometriosis is a long-term condition where tissue similar to the lining of the womb grows in other places, such as the ovaries and fallopian tubes.There are many symptoms, but the main ones include heavy periods, excruciating period pains, and pelvic pains.

Texas and a friend are missing in Mexico after they crossed the border last month to sell clothes at a flea market, U.S. authorities said Friday.The abduction of four Americans in Mexico that was caught on video last week received an avalanche of attention and was resolved in a matter of days. But the fate of the three women, who haven’t been heard from in about two weeks, remains a mystery and has garnered relatively little publicity.

Three years since the Covid pandemic began, nearly 200 prominent world figures have called for the vaccine inequity seen during the crisis to be relegated to history.

Lillia Turner) was pregnant, after she collapsed from carbon monoxide poisoning during the New Year’s Day edition of EastEnders. It took a while for Lily to get used to the idea that she was going to be a mum, with the possibility of having an abortion coming up several times. However, she eventually made the decision to keep the baby.

COLOMBO (News1st):  The quality of the air in Colombo has dropped to unhealthy levels The Central Environmental Authority says. The value of the air quality indicators has increased to 124 units says Deputy Director General of the Central Environmental Authority Sanjaya Ratnayake. However, as of 11 AM on Saturday (11) the AQI had increased to 155 units. These units represent the amount of dust particles present per cubic meter of the atmosphere explained Ratnayake. He also says they believe that a change in the wind pattern blowing into the country from India has given rise to this situation.

COLOMBO (News1st):  The quality of the air in Colombo has dropped to unhealthy levels The Central Enviroment Authority says. The value of the air quality indicators has increased to 124 units says Deputy Director General of the Central Environmental Authority Sanjaya Ratnayake. However, as of 11 AM on Saturday (11) the AQI has increased to 155 units. These units represent the amount of dust particles present per cubic meter of the atmosphere explained Ratnayake. He also says they believe that a change in the wind pattern blowing into the country from India has given rise to this situation.

Orcas, commonly called killer whales, are known to be ferocious apex predators — but scientists were left scratching their heads after one orca whale was recorded seemingly caring for a long-finned pilot whale calf.

Vincent Ke has resigned from the Progressive Conservative party following a Global News report of allegations by intelligence sources that Ke was involved in an election interference network directed by China’s consulate in Toronto.Ke, who represents the Toronto-area riding of Don Valley North, denies the allegations.“While the Global News allegations about me are false and defamatory, I do not want to be a distraction to the government and take away from the good work Premier Ford is doing for the province of Ontario,” he wrote in a statement posted on Twitter.Ke will now sit as an Independent.“Mr. Ke offered to step away from the Ontario PC caucus,” wrote Caitlin Clark, a spokesperson for Premier Doug Ford, in a statement.

Canada Health Transfers from provinces, including Alberta, over “patient charges levied during 2020-2021, for medically necessary services that should be accessible to patients at no cost.”A summary posted online by the government of Canada shows Alberta’s deductions will be $13.8 million.Federal health minister Jean-Yves Duclos sent letters to all provinces and territories, expressing concerns about a recent increase in reports of patient charges for medically necessary services, including telemedicine and some private services.“There has been evidence of residents paying out of pocket to access diagnostic services such as ultrasounds, MRI and CT scans — services that should be accessible at no cost,” Duclos said in a statement.“This is not acceptable and will not be tolerated.”“It is critical that access to medically necessary services, whether provided in-person or virtually, remains based on medical need and free of charge.” Read more: Ottawa warns provinces not to charge fees for medically necessary services When asked about this Friday, Alberta Health Minister Jason Copping said he hadn’t seen the letter, hasn’t been fully briefed and didn’t know the amount Alberta would lose.However, he said there has been an “ongoing dispute” about how the transfer system works — what’s allowed and not allowed.“I understand there’s been ongoing conversations about the interpretation of ‘medically necessary’ and payment for medically necessary and how that works in the regulations,” Copping said Friday.He said other provinces are having the same types of discussions with the federal government.“I’m looking forward to actually reviewing the letter … and then discussing it directly with Minister Duclos.”Copping acknowledged there

Read more: Last captive walruses in Canada moved to new SeaWorld in Abu Dhabi Marineland’s owner, Marie Holer, declined to comment to The Canadian Press when reached by phone.The park told the Niagara Falls Review that the killer whale’s health declined recently “despite intensive interventions by her caregivers, Marineland’s veterinarian team and international veterinarians with expertise in supporting the health and well-being of cetaceans.”Kiska was believed to be 47 years old and had lived at Marineland since being captured in Icelandic waters in 1979.She was captured alongside Keiko, who became famous in the movie Free Willy, and the pair lived together for a few years at Marineland in the 1980s. Keiko was sold to an aquarium in Mexico in 1985 and eventually ended up at SeaWorld.Kiska appeared in shows at Marineland for years but has not performed for more than a decade.

Jagmeet Singh‘s turban.On Wednesday, a parliamentary committee, which included Singh, gathered to hear testimony from Loblaws CEO Galen Weston about soaring food inflation and insecurity in Canada.Singh, alongside the committee, pressed Weston for answers about whether he and other top grocery executives from Metro and Empire Co., which runs the chains Sobeys, Safeway and FreshCo, are price gouging. Read more: ‘Profits are profits’: As food prices soar, Liberal MP says Canada needs more competition In turn, Lilley took to Twitter to press Singh, who is Sikh, about the colour of his yellow turban.Jagmeet looks like he wore his No Name turban today just to grill Galen Weston at committee.I know he changes the colours for special days or occaision but didn't expect to see No Name yellow today.

The Chief Justice of India has strongly expressed that the judiciary should not wait for another pandemic to evolve. CJI DY Chandrachud said the way Covid-19 prompted courts in India to adopt technology and modern tools for an effective delivery of justice, the same should advancement should continue. Speaking at the 18th meeting of the chief justices of the Supreme Courts of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member-states, he said, "The pandemic forced the judicial system to adopt modern methods to impart justice.

Glenn Youngkin and Maryland Governor Wes Moore have come up with a fun way to settle the matter.  On Thursday, Governor Moore tweeted a clip of him shooting a basketball at the Capital One Arena before the Wizards played the Atlanta Hawks.

CLIFTON HEIGHTS, Pa. - A Delaware County bar is shut down Friday night, ordered to close its doors because of complaints about gunfire and noise.There won’t be a happy hour at Rose Bar and Kitchen in Clifton Heights until June 10th. The corner bar in the tiny Delco borough has been a big problem for months."Over two years, we’ve had about 20 complaints," Clifton Heights mayor, Mark Campbell, said.

A person changes the time with the hands of a clock, on 24 March, 2022 in Madrid, Spain. In the early hours of Saturday, March 26 to Sunday, March 27, 02.00 hours will be 03.00 hours.

STRAWBERRY MANSION - A man was stabbed in the neck and killed during what police say was a domestic incident in Strawberry Mansion.22nd District officers responded to the 2500 block of North 30th Street Friday evening, just after 6:30, on the report of a stabbing, officials said.The 44-year-old man was stabbed one time in the neck, according to authorities, as a domestic situation escalated.Police rushed the man to Temple University Hospital where he died a short time later.Police are actively investigating the incident. They say a weapon was recovered, but no arrests have been made.___Tips can be submitted by calling 215-686-TIPS (8477) or texting PPD TIP (773847).

local news outlet FOX 8.As the SUV headed for a concrete wall on the side of the highway, Jermel grabbed the steering wheel from his mom. Twins Jermel and Jordan Taylor, 11, were honored for their quick-thinking by city officials. "While she was having the seizure, I thought to myself, ‘Let’s not injure all the people on the road, in the cars, and let’s try to keep everybody safe.’ So, I decided to grab the wheel and turn into a safer place," Jermel shared.Once Jermel steered the SUV into the grass and helped bring the vehicle to a stop in a ditch, his brother Jordan called 911. Crystal told FOX 8 that she did not realize what happened until she woke up in the back of an ambulance. "Honestly, I was just so thankful that they knew exactly what to do for me, ‘cause they’ve seen me have seizures before.

TITUSVILLE, N.J. - Going bald for childhood cancer – it’s worth it. Dozens of children did just that Friday at Bear Tavern Elementary School.They rolled into the gym at the Titusville, New Jersey school to either watch classmates get shaved or get themselves shaved, either totally bald, or get a haircut. Isaac Waas has been at it for years and his dad loves him for it."I was like, I just wanna shave my head to raise money for this and he was like, ‘Okay.’ Because he doesn't have any hair, so he was like, ‘Okay,’" Isaac said.

WestJet Group’s takeover of vacation-focused rival Sunwing Airlines has been approved by Canada’s transportation minister, clearing the runway for a major shakeup in the airline industry.

PHILADELPHIA - A Philadelphia middle school that abruptly closed this week due to the discovery of asbestos will reopen on Monday, according to officials. A spokesperson for Mastery Charter said "minor" asbestos found at Gratz Middle School, located in the city's Nicetown section, has been "resolved." In a letter to families, Mastery Schools CEO Scott Gordon said inspectors from the School District of Philadelphia found damaged asbestos on the campus of Simon Gratz High School, which also houses Simon Gratz Preparatory Middle School. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESOfficials say the three-year reinspection of the district-owned building was in accordance with the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act. The district recommended the school be closed for the duration of the inspection, according to school officials. As of Friday night, school officials have not said if Simon Gratz High School will also reopen on Monday.

LEVITTOWN, Pa. - It’s been more than a month since a man was hit and killed by a driver in the parking lot of a Bucks County McDonald’s and the driver has still not been found."I texted and said, ‘Are you home safe?’ And, nothing!" Elise Poore, the victim’s fiancé, exclaimed. "Two hours later, I got a call from the hospital."Poore, a Northeast Philadelphia resident, rushed to the ER at Jefferson Torresdale Hospital, after she was told her fiancé, 47-year-old Jason Smith, had been in an accident.

(U.S. Marshals)KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. - Law enforcement closed in and arrested two men on the 500 block of DeKalb Pike, in King of Prussia, in connection with a September 2022 fatal shooting of a 17-year-old girl in Philadelphia.Officials announced the arrest of 20-year-old Halim Evans and 29-year-old Jamel King Friday morning.The two men are suspects in the shooting death of 17-year-old Teryn Johnson, on the 5300 block of Horrocks Street, in Philadelphia’s Frankford section, September 11, 2022.RELATED COVERAGE:According to authorities, members of the U.S.

PHILADELPHIA - Authorities say six kids between the ages of 11-14 have been arrested in the brutal and seemingly unprovoked beating of a woman in Center City. The Philadelphia Police Department said three boys - ages 11, 13 and 14 - and three girls - ages 12, 13, and 14 - are charged with a number of crimes, including aggravated assault, robbery, and reckless endangerment (REAP). The department on Thursday shared a surveillance photo of the only remaining unidentified suspect in the brutal assault. He is seen wearing gray sweatpants and dark-colored pants. Police say a 34-year-old woman was attacked by a group of juveniles near the corner of 15th and Chestnut streets who punched and stomped on her.The victim's father said his daughter suffered a broken orbital bone, widespread bruising, and required stitches."This is not the behavior of a normal juvenile delinquent," Dr.

REDMOND, Wash. - Three people are dead after a suspected stalker broke into a Redmond, Washington home and killed a podcaster and her husband, police said. The woman's mother survived the attack, escaped and called 911.The shooting happened at a home on 166th Street Northeast and Northeast 89th Street before 2:00 a.m.

FOX 2 (WJBK) - The family of a man arrested for drunk driving and allegedly beaten by police officers later took his own life. His loved ones have filed a lawsuit demanding justice."This is not something a civilized - even an uncivilized society can tolerate," said attorney Ari Kresch.Milton was dragged through the Oakland County Jail after being taken there August of last year - after being arrested in Auburn Hills."They booked him, and they don't have the facilities for him to dry out," said Kresch.

PHILADELPHIA - Winter-like conditions will make a return Friday due to a storm system bringing precipitation to the Delaware Valley. Most areas near Philadelphia will see rain, while areas in the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos will get 1 - 5 inches of snow. Forecasters say the precipitation will begin to move into the area around lunchtime and last until Saturday. There is a chance the Philadelphia area could see snow showers Saturday morning before the storm system moves out around noon. >> Download the FOX 29 Weather Authority App to get updates and alerts in your area. Carbon and Northampton Counties are under a Winter Weather Advisory, while Monroe County is under a Winter Storm Warning from Friday afternoon until Saturday around 10 a.m. Conditions will dry out in time for Daylight Savings on Sunday when conditions will be sunny and mild. Rain will return to the forecast on Monday ahead of cooler temps and another chance of snow. _______SEVEN-DAY FORECASTFRIDAY: P.m. rain, snow.

PHILADELPHIA - An off-duty FBI agent who fatally shot a dog during an altercation on a Philadelphia sidewalk last month will not face criminal charges, officials confirmed on Friday. The incident happened on the 1500 block of Spruce Street in Center City, in front of the Touraine apartment building, around 8 p.m. The FBI's Philadelphia Office stated in a tweet on the night of the shooting that initial information they received stated that an FBI Special Agent shot and wounded an aggressive dog and no one else was hurt. MORE HEADLINES: "The FBI takes all shooting incidents involving our agents or task force members seriously," the tweet read.

DEPTFORD, N.J. - A suspect is dead and a police officer is injured after a shooting Friday afternoon in Deptford, New Jersey, law enforcement sources tell FOX 29.Early reports indicate that the shooting happened sometime after 1 p.m.

FILE - A laptop with a laughing emoji face displayed is seen in this photo illustration on Oct. 15, 2018.

DEPTFORD, N.J. - Law enforcement sources say a female police officer was shot in the leg Friday afternoon in Deptford, New Jersey. Early reports indicate that the shooting happened sometime after 1 p.m. on Doman Drive, a dead-end road that's within a residential neighborhood. The officer was taken to Cooper University Hospital.

STRAWBERRY MANSION - Seven people were shot in Philadelphia's Strawberry Mansion neighborhood, police say, including five teens, a 2-year-old and the mom of two of those victims, as an after school program was just wrapping up.Philadelphia police commissioner Danielle Outlaw speaks at the scene of a mass shooting in Strawberry Mansion that left seven injured including five teens and a toddler.Officials say the shooting happened at the intersection of 30th and Norris streets Thursday evening, just before 6 p.m., near the school yard of the James Blaine School.The victims ranged in age from 31 to 2. Their injuries are:1. 31-year-old female shot two times in her leg.

STRAWBERRY MANSION - Five people were shot in Philadelphia's Strawberry Mansion neighborhood, police say, and four of the victims are juveniles.Officials say the shooting happened in the area of 30th and Norris streets Thursday evening, just before 6 p.m., in the school yard of the James Blaine School.The victims ranged in age from 31 to 13. Their injuries are:1. 31-year-old female shot two times in her leg.

STRAWBERRY MANSION - Four people were shot in Philadelphia's Strawberry Mansion neighborhood, police say, and two of the victims are juveniles.Officials say the shooting happened in the area of 30th and Norris streets Thursday evening, just before 6 p.m.The shooting took place less than a block from the James Blaine School.MORE HEADLINES:Officials did not release conditions for any of the victims or say if anyone is 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.

Despite battling a medical condition, Alan Jackson vows to make more music for his fans.  The 64-year-old country music star revealed his creative gears are always turning as he brainstorms new tracks. "I’m always scribbling down ideas and thinking about melodies… I feel like there’ll be some more music to come, yes," Jackson said during his daughter Mattie Jackson’s "In Joy Life" podcast.

Manatū Hauora has welcomed its latest commissioned research into the impacts of COVID-19. The Ngā Kawekawe o Mate Korona Impacts of COVID-19 report, compiled by Te Hikuwai Rangahau Hauora – Health Services Research Centre at Victoria University, focuses on Māori, Pacific peoples, people with lived experience of disability and those with Long COVID.