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First Lady Michelle Obama.Frontman Questlove, otherwise known as Ahmir Khalib Thompson, and his bandmates had to postpone the summer event in their hometown of Philadelphia due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Kate Garraway has said she is discovering a 'new way to be in love' with her husband.

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Lanarkshire local sheds four stone with new health board weight loss class

A Rutherglen man has praised a new NHS weight loss programme after shedding a staggering four stone in less than a year.

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Delhi sees further decline in daily Covid count, positivity drops to 1.50%

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Anti-mandate protesters gather at Pacific Highway border crossing

Those opposed to vaccine mandates and other COVID-19 measures gathered near the Pacific Highway truck crossing Saturday – where police say convoy vehicles broke through RCMP barricades. Paul Johnson reports.

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Kate Garraway reveals the heartbreaking conversations she has with husband Derek after he was struck down by covid

KATE Garraway has revealed the heartbreaking conversations she has with her husband Derek since Covid made him struggle to communicate. The Good Morning Britain presenter admits her other half is still unable to speak, but they still have a "deep connection" and have found a "new way" to love each other. Asked whether they can have conversations, Kate tells You: "Not really.

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Barry Manilow tunes fail to dislodge NZ protesters

Cyclone Dovi caused power outages, mudslides and evacuations across New Zealand, but neither the storm nor the music of Barry Manilow could dislodge anti-vaccine protesters camped outside parliament.

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Kate Garraway has learnt to love Derek in 'new way' following horrific Covid battle

Good Morning Britain anchor Kate Garraway has revealed she has found a "new way" to love her husband Derek Draper. The former political lobbyist, 54, has been suffering side effects from coronavirus, having contracted the virus back in March 2020, subsequently becoming the UK's longest hospital inpatient before being discharged one year later.

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Sri Lanka’s Sirisena hopes for a Korean unification during World Summit 2022

Seoul (News 1st); Former Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena has called on the world to pledge to not be warmongers and war criminals but peacemakers and sacrifice in whatever way required to benefit humanity forever with bestowed peace.Sirisena was speaking at the World Summit 2022 (Summit for Peace on the Korean Peninsula) in Seoul, South Korea.World Summit 2022 (Summit for Peace on the Korean Peninsula) gathered world leaders and a worldwide virtual audience around topics related to peaceful reconciliation on the Korean Peninsula.It featured keynote speakers from around the world on a range of topics related to the peaceful reconciliation of the Korean Peninsula. Many speakers are from the 157 countries that have diplomatic ties with both North and South Korea.“The experiences in the unification of Germany and Vietnam show how two contrasting political ideologies could positively merge.

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Protests in communities across the country have been loud. In an effort to try and stop ongoing honking horns in Edmonton, a temporary injunction was granted to the city.

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Rylan Clark shares health update after he's rushed to hospital with mystery illness

Rylan Clark has shared an update on his health after revealing he had been taken to hospital earlier this week.TV star Rylan, 33, posted a photo of himself and shared an update with fans on his social media channels on Saturday 12 February. X Factor star Rylan has previously sparked concern amongst fans as he revealed he had been on an "extended trip" to hospital. But, after returning home, Rylan posted a selfie showing the TV star wearing a white hoodie and sitting on his emerald green sofa with his thumb up towards the camera.

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Canadian protesters continue to occupy key trade bridge

Canadian demonstrators led by truckers angry over Covid-19 restrictions defied police and kept occupying a key bridge yesterday, while thousands more rallied in the capital as a two-week-old protest showed no signs of abating.

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Queen 'will return to work next week' suggesting she hasn't caught Covid

The Queen is scheduled to return to work next week, which suggests that she didn't catch Covid off her son Prince Charles after having afternoon tea with him a couple of days before he tested positive.Major concerns had been raised after The Queen and Charles had afternoon tea together at Windsor Castle two days before he tested positive for Covid.Many were concerned as Charles would typically greet his mother in public with both a kiss on the hand and a kiss on the cheek.After a long-anticipated nervous wait, it's understood that the Queen, who has been triple jabbed, is showing no symptoms and has submitted a negative result.In an exclusive chat with The Sun, Royal sources told that Her Majesty has a diary of engagements at Windsor Castle next week which she is expected to go ahead with, which is an indication that she doesn't have Covid.The jobs are believed to be video calls with ambassadors and dignitaries from her desk.

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Trucker protests: Demonstrators gather in Ottawa for 3rd weekend in a row

Day 16 of what the prime minister and police are calling an illegal occupation in our nation’s capital. All available officers are being deployed to enforce safety and to encourage protesters to leave, but the disruption continues.

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Fledgling Chapelhall FC are boosting players' mental health in county village

Chapelhall FC will kick their first league ball during the summer, having been borne of a hunger for the game in the village but, more importantly, to help struggling players with their mental health battles.

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‘Increasingly severe’ penalties for convoy protesters who break law, feds warn

trucker convoy protesters who break the law will be “increasingly severe” as an occupation in Ottawa extends past two weeks and blockades spring up across the country.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau convened a meeting Saturday with ministers and senior officials to see how protests, occupations and blockades can be brought “under control.”“I convened the Incident Response Group again today – we went over the efforts underway to address the illegal blockades and occupations,” Trudeau said on Twitter.

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Navy seizes 2 Indian trawlers and detains 12 Indian fishermen for illegally entering Sea of Sri Lanka

COLOMBO (News 1st); In an operation conducted in seas north of Talaimannar in the dark hours of 12th February 2022, Sri Lanka Navy managed to seize 02 Indian trawlers with 12 Indian fishermen, whilst poaching in Sri Lankan waters.Sri Lanka Navy is conducting regular patrols and operations to curb illegal fishing activities in Sri Lankan waters, considering the impact of foreign fishermen poaching in Sri Lankan waters on the local fishing community and the sustainability of fishery resources of Sri Lanka.Meanwhile, Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne visiting the North Central Naval Command to review its operational readiness on 12th February 2022, gave necessary directives to beef up the operational efficiency of fleet units and naval establishments of the Command.Further, he emphasized the importance of curbing all forms of illegal activities including illegal fishing practices and ensuring the security of Sri Lankan waters.

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Pandemic scandal of almost 8,000 Scots children made homeless

Thousands of children were made homeless during the pandemic, according to shock new figures branded a “national disgrace.”

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Police: Man shot in the head and killed in Eastwick

Philadelphia Police investigate after a man was shot at least three times in the head and killed. EASTWICK - Philadelphia Police are investigating after a man was shot in the head and killed.Officials say the shooting happened on the 8100 block of Grovers Avenue, in Philadelphia’s Eastwick neighborhood, Saturday night, just before 7:30.Responding officers found the man, who was in his late 20s or early 30s, with at least three gunshot wounds to his head.MORE HEADLINES:Medics pronounced the man dead at the scene.Investigators say no weapon has been recovered and no arrests have been made.___Tips can be submitted by calling 215-686-TIPS (8477) or texting PPD TIP (773847).

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Anti-vaccine mandate protesters force closure of Pacific Highway border crossing

Transportation officials said the main route to one of B.C.’s busiest border crossings was closed Saturday, amid the latest protest convoy by opponents of vaccine mandates and other COVID-19 measures.

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Michelle Obama Urges Youth To ‘Channel Your Frustration Into Our Democracy’

Michelle Obama urges youth to make their voices heard not just in the streets but at voting booths.

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Michelle Obama Gushes Over How Barack Loves Their Girls Malia Sasha In Sweet Father’s Day Post

Michelle Obama, 56, was one of the first celebs to take to social media to honor the father in her family, Barack Obama, 58, on Father’s Day. The doting wife shared a throwback pic of her husband laughing and hugging their two daughters Malia, 21, and Sasha, 19, along with a sweet message that reflected her appreciation for him and the other “young people” in the country.

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Lizzo, Selena Gomez, Michelle Obama and Taylor Swift lead celebrities honoring Juneteenth

Black Lives Matter movement, Juneteenth 2020 feels even more poignant than in recent years.Stars such as Michelle Obama, Selena Gomez, Lizzo, Taylor Swift and Usher have used their platforms to honor the date and educate their followers about it’s significance.Juneteenth – aka June 19 – is the date which marks the official end of slavery in the USA, when black people in Texas finally learned slavery had been abolished in 1865. And this year has seen an increased in calls for the day to become a national holiday, while others are using the day to encourage people to support Black businesses.Michelle Obama took to Twitter and wrote: ‘Most of us were taught that slavery came to an end when President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation

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The Roots Teaming With Michelle Obama's When We All Vote for Virtual Festival

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The Roots and Michelle Obama to partner on 13th annual ‘Roots Picnic’

The Roots and Michelle Obama’s When We All Vote registration initiative have announced that they will partner on the 13th annual ‘Roots Picnic’.The music festival, which is the brainchild of the Philadelphia rap group, is usually held in their hometown at Fairmount Park.

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Michelle Obama joins The Roots for digital music festival to encourage people to register to vote

The Roots are teaming with former first lady Michelle Obama to help encourage people to vote in the upcoming election. Obama will co-host the 13th annual Roots Picnic, which will go live virtually this year as a result of the coronavirus pandemic on June 27 on YouTube.The digital music festival-style show will be in partnership with Obama’s national nonpartisan, nonprofit When We All Vote organization, according to Billboard.

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Roots Picnic partners with Michelle Obama's "When We All Vote" organization for virtual festival

PHILADELPHIA - The Roots Picnic will look a little different as the world continues to deal with the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.This 2020 festival will be a virtual experience and has also partnered with Michelle Obama's "When We All Vote" organization.The virtual festival will feature musical performances as well as segments with musicians and athletes.The Roots Picnic will stream exclusively on YouTube Saturday, June 27.Performers include The Roots, H.E.R., Lil Baby, Roddy Rich, SZA, and more.Michelle Obama, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Chris Paul, Tom Hanks, Liza Koshy, Kerry Washington, Tracee Ellis Ross, Janelle Monáe and Elaine Welteroth will all be making special appearances.AdvertisementStarting Today and Continuing Throughout the

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The Roots Teaming With Michelle Obama's When We All Vote For Virtual Festival

The Roots are taking their Roots Picnic online this year, and they're teaming up with former First Lady Michelle Obama to give the event an extra boost.The 13th annual Roots Picnic will go virtual on June 27 on YouTube in partnership with Obama's national, nonpartisan nonprofit When We All Vote.The event -- which was executive produced by Shawn Gee (Live Nation Urban), the Roots' Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson and Tarik Trotter (Two One Five Entertainment) and Dan Parise (DPS) -- will be hosted by Quest, Black Thoughts and Obama, with sets from The Roots, H.E.R., Roddy Ricch, Lil Baby, SZA, Kirk Franklin, Snoh Aalegra, Earthgang, G Herbo, Polo G, D Nice and Musiq Soulchild (backed by The Roots).There will also be appearances by Lin-Manuel

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Growing up in the White House can put a unique sort of pressure on any young person, but a number of the kids who grew up at the 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue address have gone on to flourish, and Sasha Obama is one of them. The newly-minted 19-year-old celebrates her birthday today and despite social distancing precautions amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we know that she will celebrate with her loving family — sister Malia Obama, mother Michelle Obama, and father and former President of the United States, Barack Obama. To commemorate Sasha’s 19th birthday, we’re taking a look back at how the former first daughter has gracefully matured from an adorable youngster to an inspiring young woman!

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Michelle Obama Addresses Nationwide Protests and Pandemic in Graduation Commencement Speech

While delivering a commencement address for graduating students during YouTube Originals' Dear Class of 2020 virtual ceremony, former First Lady Michelle Obama addressed the ongoing nationwide protests, novel coronavirus pandemic and encouraged students that they are "not alone." "I am here today to talk to you, not as the former First Lady, but as a real life person, a mother, a mentor, a citizen concerned about your future and the future of our country. Because right now, all that superficial stuff of titles and positions, all of that has been stripped away.

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Michelle Obama's Latest Commencement Speech Is Exactly What You Need to Hear Today

Dear Class of 2020 commencement program aimed at high school and college graduates.“Over the past couple of months, our foundation has been shaken,” said. “Not just by a pandemic that stole too many of our loved ones, upended our daily lives and sent tens of millions into unemployment, but also by the rumbling of the age-old fault lines that our country was built on.

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coronavirus pandemic, on-ground graduation ceremonies are giving way to virtual ones. Google's video platform YouTube organised a virtual event to give a farewell to these students.The ceremony saw participation from former US President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama, Korean pop group BTS, singers Beyoncé and Lady Gaga, former Defense Secretary Robert M Gates, former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and activist Malala Yousafzai."I don't think this is the graduation ceremony any of you imagined.

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Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Taylor Swift and the cast of Schitt’s Creek are among the stars who have offered messages of hope to young people graduating from schools and universities across America.

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Barack Obama Urges Graduates to 'Create a New Normal' Amid COVID-19 and Protests in Inspiring Speech

Barack Obama wants the impact of this moment to be lasting. The former president delivered a heartfelt, inspiring message to this year's graduating class on YouTube Originals'. The over-four hour special, which aired on Sunday, also featured commencement speeches by Barack's wife, Michelle Obama, as well as Beyonce. In his speech, Barack acknowledged how «head-spinning» the last few months must have been for graduates, but urged them not to wish things would go back to normal.

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Despite coronavirus cancelling the plans of graduates across the world, celebrities and public figures joined together on Sunday, June 7, for YouTube Original's 'Dear Class of 2020' special. The prerecorded event featured speeches by the performers like BTS, Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, Alicia Keys, Taylor Swift, and more.

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Former President Barack Obama and Former First Lady Michelle Obama are celebrating graduates.

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Michelle Obama Gets Emotional in Powerful 'Dear Class of 2020' Commencement Address

The YouTube Originals special, airing on Sunday, features both Barack andMichelle Obama as commencement speakers. The pair kicked things off with a joint message to students early on in the program.

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Barack and Michelle Obama Are Total Parents in Heartwarming 'Dear Class of 2020' Speech

Barack Obama and Michelle Obama have inspired not only students, but everyone tuning into the "Dear Class of 2020" virtual graduation. Due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, many high school and college students have had to adjust their graduation plans.

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On Sunday, YouTube is presenting a virtual graduation ceremony to all those graduates who won’t be able to accept their diplomas onstage this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Barack and Michelle Obama took part in YouTube's Class of 2020 broadcast.The virtual graduation ceremony featured a plethora of celebs delivering commencement speeches to this year's graduates.The coronavirus pandemic has impacted upon so many aspects of everyday life, and that includes graduation ceremonies.

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Due to the coronavirus pandemic, graduation ceremonies have been taking place online. To support all of the students who are graduating in 2020, celebrities have been delivering inspiring virtual commencement speeches during live streams instead.

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