March 2019, Russia, beautiful Lake Baikal. PHOTOGRAPH BY Costfoto / Barcroft Images (Photo credit should read Costfoto / Barcroft Media via Getty Images / Barcroft Media via Getty Images) MOSCOW (AP) - The Arctic is feverish and on fire — at least parts of it are.

And that’s got scientists worried about what it means for the rest of the world.The thermometer hit a likely record of 38 degrees Celsius (100.4 degrees Fahrenheit) in the Russian Arctic town of Verkhoyansk on Saturday, a temperature that would be a fever for a person — but this is Siberia, known for being frozen.

The World Meteorological Organization said Tuesday that it’s looking to verify the temperature reading, which would be unprecedented for the region north of the Arctic.

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Coronavirus 'has mutated into new, more infectious strain' warn scientists

FREE newsletter is just champion! Get the biggest and brightest stories sent straight to your inbox University of Sheffield has co-authored a bombshell study suggesting the coronavirus has mutated into a more contagious form. With global cases now topping 10.6m and over 500,000 recorded deaths, scientists are still grappling with understanding the novel virus and preventing a second wave of infections.Now a joint study from the Los Alamos National Laboratory, Duke University and University of Sheffield claims that a new and more contagious variant of the killer bug, called ‘D614G’, has developed.

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Police director wants to fire Miami-Dade officer seen hitting woman at airport

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – Miami-Dade County’s police director says he has started the process to fire the officer who was seen on video striking a woman in the face at Miami International Airport earlier this week, News 6 sister station Local 10 reports.“As a result of an administrative investigation into the officer’s conduct during this incident; it is my intent to proceed with the termination of the involved officer’s employment with the Miami-Dade Police Department,” Police Director Freddy Ramirez said in a statement Thursday afternoon. “The administrative process to proceed with termination has been initiated.

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Coronavirus: Deadly bug has mutated into a new, more infectious strain, scientists warn

Coronavirus cases around the world are now at over 10.6 million, and now a new study suggests that most of those cases are caused by a new, more infection strain of the virus.

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Retired Jacksonville officer, ex-wife arrested in 1999 cold case murder

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – After an investigation spanning more than two decades, Jacksonville police have announced the arrest of a retired Jacksonville officer and his then-wife in the murder of a business owner, who was stabbed to death in his garage at his Deerwood home in 1999, reports News 6 partner WJXT.According to Undersheriff Pat Ivey, two DNA profiles were developed in 2003. In May of this year, through genetic genealogy testing, investigators were able to get two profiles.Based on those profiles, Ivey said, William Robert Baer Jr., 64, who is a retired JSO officer, was arrested in Jacksonville on Wednesday.

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Weather Authority: Scorching summertime heat continues Friday

PHILADELPHIA - The scorching summertime heat will continue on Friday with a high of 95 degrees expected.The trend will continue on Independence Day with a slight chance of pop-up thunderstorms. Sunshine and 90 degree conditions are expected to last through Wednesday.DOWNLOAD THE FOX 29 WEATHER AUTHORITY APP___FRIDAY: Heat continues.

Scientists weigh COVID-19 research progress, identify remaining gaps

Among the takeaways from a large COVID-19 research and innovation meeting led by the World Health Organization (WHO) this week, the vaccine pipeline is healthy and scientists are eager to learn more about the impact of social distancing and other nonpharmaceutical interventions.

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Spraygrounds to go up across in the city, cooling kits to be distributed to combat heat

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - With city pools closed due to COVID-19, Philadelphia Managing Director Brian Abernathy says “spraygrounds” will surface across the city and “cooling kits” will be handed out to help combat the heat.“I came here once to hang out and enjoy the cool water. Due to the virus, there’s a lot of things that are shutdown.

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Remains found in Guillen case still not positively identified, officials say no evidence of sexual harassment

KILLEEN, Texas - Fort Hood officials spoke out publicly for the first time about the disappearance of Spc. Vanessa Guillen who has been missing since April 22.Fort Hood Senior Commander, Maj.

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Amid protests against racism, scientists move to strip offensive names from journals, prizes, and more

Eli CahanFor Earyn McGee, terminology matters.McGee, a herpetologist, studies the habitat and behavior of Yarrow’s spiny lizard, a reptile native to the southwestern United States. The University of Arizona graduate student and her colleagues regularly pack their things—boots, pens, notebooks, trail mix—and set off into the nearby Chiricahua Mountains.

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Piers Morgan takes face mask selfie with wife Celia as they enjoy ‘covid date night’

PIERS Morgan is enjoying a ‘covid date night’ with his wife Celia as he shares a face mask selfie of the couple. The Good Morning Britain presenter and his journalist wife looked like they were taking no chances – even from each other – on their romantic evening. The 55-year-old shared the cute snap of him and his wife Celia Waldren with his 1.1 million Instagram followers. Piers can be seen wearing a white surgical mask and shades (while indoors) while Celia is sporting a blue cap and colourful mask covered in stars. His fans and followers were quick to comment on the snap, with celeb pal Lizzie Cundy writing: “Celia still looks gorgeous in a mask

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Attorney: Missing Texas soldier was killed at Fort Hood

Flowers lie at the entrance to Ft. Hood Military Base on April 3, 2014 in Fort Hood, Texas.

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Chilling moment cruise line passenger with COVID-19 said goodbye to wife

ITV 's documentary Billion Pound Cruises: All At Sea, explained the terrifying link between the cruise liner industry and the spread of COVID-19.

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Nick Cordero will likely need lung transplant, says wife Amanda Kloots

Nick Cordero’s wife Amanda Kloots says the Broadway star may need a double lung transplant in his fight against complications from the coronavirus.Kloots shared the latest on the Hamilton-born Cordero during a pre-taped interview on “CBS This Morning” that aired Thursday.The 38-year-old professional fitness instructor told host Gayle King that there is a 99 per cent chance “he would be needing that.”“In order to live the kind of life that I know my husband would want to live, that is a long road away and a lot of things would have to line up for Nick to be a candidate for that,” Kloots told King.

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How to beat the heat in London, Ont., as region endures string of 30+ C days

coronavirus pandemic.A heat warning from Environment Canada is expected to remain in effect through to Sunday while the Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) previously issued an extended heat warning for the region.

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Holohan 'taking time out' from role over wife's illness

Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan has said that he is "taking time out" from his work commitments to be with his family as his wife Emer, who has cancer, has been admitted to palliative care.

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1,500 redundancies, thousands more jobs at risk and one in four senior managers being laid off... Covid's 'catastrophic' impact on Manchester Airport has been laid bare

The coronavirus pandemic's 'catastrophic' impact on Manchester Airport has been laid bare in the House of Commons.Stockport MP Navendu Mishra has revealed how 1,500 redundancies have been proposed after 'passenger levels and revenue dropped to historic lows'.Thousands more jobs are at risk and one in four senior managers are to be laid off, Mr Mishra told MPs, as he called on the Government to 'act now' and offer more support for the industry.Describing the airport as 'central to everything we do in the North West', Mr Mishra told the Commons it employs 25,000 people directly, supports another 76,000 jobs in related industries and contributes £4.5bn to the local economy.But, the MP said, at the height of the crisis the airport's revenue and

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"Truly alarming": Pennsylvania reports highest one-day total of confirmed COVID-19 cases since May

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf (Office of Gov. Tom Wolf)HARRISBURG, Pa. - Pennsylvania reported its highest one-day total of confirmed coronavirus cases since May, while Allegheny County, home to Pittsburgh and 1.2 million residents, reported its highest one-day total of positive tests Thursday that officials called a larger increase than expected.The rising figures, and rising rate of positive tests, come as health officials in Philadelphia and Allegheny County point to people socializing in bars and returning from beach vacations and travel to coronavirus hot spots in other parts of the U.S.Officials said there were more than 830 people who tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to above 88,000.

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An oasis of biodiversity a Mexican desert, and making sound from heat

an oasis of biodiversity in the striking blue pools of Cuatro Ciénegas, a basin in northern Mexico. Researchers have published dozens of papers exploring the unique microorganisms that thrive in this area, while at the same time fighting large agricultural industries draining the precious water from the pools.David Tatnell, a postgraduate researcher at the University of Exeter, talks with host Sarah Crespi about using heat to make sound, a phenomenon known as thermoacoustics.

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Toronto under heat warning as humidex soars into high 30s

Toronto is under a heat warning as temperatures are soaring and are expected to stay like that over the weekend and into next week.Environment Canada issued the warning Wednesday saying a “prolonged period of hot weather is expected.”In Toronto, it’s expected to feel between 35 and 38 C with the humidex. Temperatures are similar through to Sunday, where with the humidex, it may feel as hot as 42 C outside.

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Police: Man, 60, shot twice in head in North Philadelphia, 2 in custody

NORTH PHILADELPHIA - Authorities have arrested two men in connection to a shooting Wednesday night in North Philadelphia during which a 60-year-old man was shot twice in the head.Police say gunfire erupted on the 2100 block of North Lambert Street just before 10:30 p.m.Paramedics transported the victim to Temple University Hospital where he was placed in critical condition.Authorities have not released the identity of the injured man.Police say information on the suspects is forthcoming.

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Naked Attraction to begin filming new series with wipe-down pods after coronavirus shutdown

Channel 4’s hit late night programme Naked Attraction is said to be starting production again after being shutdown for coronavirus.The dating show, which sees single men and women pick their ideal partner by looking at naked parts of their bodies, is reportedly resuming filming. Naked Attraction, hosted by Anna Richardson, is one of the more safe shows to film thanks to the pods that contestants stand in.These pods can also be wiped down and sprayed with disinfectant between takes.

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Fears overseas travel could trigger second wave of Covid-19 - Donnelly

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has said public health officials are concerned a big increase in international travel could see a second wave of Covid-19 in Ireland.

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Coronavirus patient suffers painful four-hour erection due to blood clots in his penis

A coronavirus patient was left with a painful four-hour erection after Covid-19 triggered blood clots in his penis.

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Experts fear 3,000 Brits a day still catching coronavirus as death toll rises

FREE newsletter is just champion! Get the biggest and brightest stories sent straight to your inbox Despite Britain's coronavirus daily death toll dropping significantly from its peak, experts still fear 3,000 people are catching the deadly bug every day.

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Free drive-thru COVID-19 testing coming to Orlando Camping World Stadium

ORLANDO, Fla. – Following the Fourth of July holiday weekend, the city of Orlando plans to open additional, free mobile coronavirus testing sites next week.COVID-19 mobile testing sites will operate on Wednesday at various locations throughout the city. No symptom criteria need to be met and testing is free to everyone, but appointments are required.The first drive-thru site opens July 8 at Camping World Stadium, 1 Citrus Bowl Place.

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Sankey: federal NIL law needed to ensure fair competition

the first to take effect next summer.“It would be difficult and confusing,” Sankey said when asked about managing various state laws among the league’s 14 member schools. “Knowing the competition within my 11 states, I can foresee quickly the other 10 one-upping each other.

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United Kingdom plans ‘office for talent’ to smooth entry for top scientists

Cathleen O’GradyThe U.K. government plans to set up an “office for talent” to oversee visas and make it easier to attract top scientists after Brexit, according to an R&D road map announced today.The R&D plan builds on a budget, announced in March, that held big boosts for science.

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Bradford and Barnsley fear following Leicester into local lockdown after Covid-19 spikes

lockdown after Covid-19 cases spiked. New figures have revealed the Yorkshire town and city have some of the highest virus rates in England.

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Ice-T's Wife Coco Austin's Father Hospitalized With COVID-19

Coco Austin's father, Steve Austin, is in the hospital battling the coronavirus. Coco and her husband, Ice-T, both took to social media to give fans updates on Steve. «Coco’s father checked into the Hospital yesterday.

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Mystery of how flying snakes move is solved by scientists

BLACKSBURG, Va. - Flying snakes are able to undulate their bodies as they glide through the air, and those unique movements allow them to take flight, scientists have found.These snakes, such Chrysopelea paradisi, also known as the paradise tree snake, tend to reside in the trees of South and Southeast Asia. While up there, they move along tree branches and, sometimes, to reach another tree, they'll launch themselves into the air and glide down at an angle.The paradise tree snake mid-glide.

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21 Savage launches free online financial program for youth

LOS ANGELES – Rapper 21 Savage will be launching a free online financial literacy education program for youth sheltered at home during the coronavirus pandemic.The Grammy winner announced his new Bank Account At Home nationwide initiative on Wednesday. His efforts will include a partnership with Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms to provide free WiFi and tablets for undeserved students in the city.

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4 families displaced after fire rips through Orlando apartment complex

ORLANDO, Fla. – Four families have been displaced after a fire broke out at an Orlando apartment complex Tuesday night.Orange County Fire Rescue responded to the River Park Apartments at 2327 River Park Cir. around 9:30 p.m.Orange County deputies also responded to the scene to help evacuate residents, according to a tweet.#FireOut at River Park Apts 2327 River Park Circle | Initial 911 9:30pm reports of fire.

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9-year-old Florida girl killed in head-on crash

LOXAHATCHEE, Fla. – A Florida girl is dead following a head-on crash, authorities said.The crash occurred Monday evening in Loxahatchee, according to a Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office news release.Deputies said a woman driving on State Road 7 extension veered into the oncoming lane, hitting an SUV head-on.The woman and her 9-year-old passenger, Coral Skye Smits, were taken to the hospital, where Smits later died, officials said.

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NASA astronauts head back out for more spacewalking work outside ISS

out of the ISS airlock on June 24 to begin installing new batteries on the orbiting laboratory 200 miles above Earth. They will do it again Wednesday around 7:30 a.m.

Saskatoon city council to examine free wifi for residents

Saskatoon city councillors are set to discuss bringing free wifi to all residents. One advocate says free internet will help protect vulnerable people from COVID-19.

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Free admission to Ontario parks for Canada Day

Premier Doug Ford with a Canada Day present for Ontario residents, encouraging everyone to explore the great outdoors. But the announcement comes as the province still grapples with major issues due to the pandemic. Travis Dhanraj reports.

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Ice-T says wife Coco Austin's father has been hospitalized with COVID-19 in Arizona

Ice-T revealed on Tuesday that his father-in-law is in hospital suffering from COVID-19.The musician shared a photo of wife Coco Austin's dad wearing an oxygen mask while hospitalized in Arizona.'Coco’s father checked into the Hospital yesterday. Covid in AZ' Ice-T - born Tracy Lauren Marrow - tweeted.

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Peter Andre recalls heartbreaking moment during wife Emily's coronavirus battle

Peter Andre has revealed the sad moment he had to tell his children they couldn't hug their mum Emily because she had contracted coronavirus.

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Ontario Premier Doug Ford announces free day use to all provincial parks on Canada Day

In an effort to acknowledge Canada Day, which is on July 1, Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced Tuesday free day use to all provincial parks on the holiday.

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Gov. Ron DeSantis signs Alyssa’s Law, requiring silent alarms at all Florida public schools

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a new law Tuesday that requires all public schools in the state of Florida to have a silent panic alarm.Alyssa’s Law was named in honor of Alyssa Alhadeff, 14, who was killed in the Feb.

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NJ, NY, Conn. restrict access to travelers from 16 states due to fear of coronavirus spread

TRENTON, N.J. - A mandatory quarantine of 14 days has been extended to travelers entering New York, New Jersey and Connecticut from another eight states, up from the original number when the advisory was first issued last week.As of Tuesday, New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are restricting access to travelers from 16 states including Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nevada, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Utah.The states under the travel advisory have seen a significant spread of COVID-19 in recent weeks. The restriction requires travelers and those residents who are returning from impacted states to self-quarantine at their home, or a hotel or other

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U.S.-Mexico border refugee camp reports 1st COVID-19 case, raising alarms over spread

COVID-19 virus in a sprawling refugee camp on the U.S.-Mexico border where an estimated 2,000 people await their immigration court dates, according to a non-profit group providing medical care at the camp.Global Response Management said in a statement Tuesday that the positive test came back Monday for one person and negative for three family members. Tests are pending for two other people.

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Swine flu strain with 'human pandemic potential' found in more Chinese pigs, scientists say

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WWE star Kevin Owens warns fans to stay safe after his wife's grandfather dies of COVID 19

WWE wrestler Kevin Owens is grieving the loss of a grandparent. The 36-year-old spoke about his family heartbreak on social media after his wife's grand dad passed away due to COVID-19.

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