US approves new adaptive driving beam headlights that won’t blind oncoming drivers

plea for help to Congress earlier in the day.Biden, who has resisted Zelenskyy's requests to send warplanes to Ukraine fearing escalating the war with Russia, is expected to announce an additional $800 million in security assistance to Ukraine, according to a White House official. He's scheduled to deliver remarks at 12:30 p.m.

Richard Michael Frank, 51, has been sentenced to jail time after being convicted of sexually assaulting an 11-year-old.  BUCKS COUNTY, Pa - A former Philadelphia police lieutenant has been sentenced to jail time for sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl, according to the Bucks County District Attorney. Richard Michael Frank, 51, was a Philadelphia police officer from 1999 to October 2019, when he was arrested, the DA says. Investigators began looking into Frank when a report of suspected child abuse was filed, according to authorities. Police say the child was interviewed at the Bucks County Children's Advocacy Center and she told investigators with the Southampton Police Department she was sexually abused by Frank from July to August of 2017 while he was supervising her. The victim's mother said Frank used his position of authority to abuse the child, saying, "he thought he was above the law," according to the DA's office. After a four-day trial, Frank was convicted of indecent assault, endangering the welfare of a child and corruption of minors. Judge Raymond F.

TOKYO (AP) - A powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Fukushima in northern Japan on Wednesday evening, triggering a tsunami advisory and plunging more than 2 million homes in the Tokyo area into darkness.The region is part of northern Japan that was devastated by a deadly 9.0 quake and tsunami 11 years ago that also caused nuclear plant meltdowns.The Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, which operates the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant where the cooling systems failed after the 2011 disaster, said that workers were checking for any possible damage.The Japan Meteorological Agency said the quake hit at 11:36 p.m. at a depth of 60 kilometers (36 miles) below the sea.The agency issued a tsunami advisory for up to a meter (3-foot) sea surge in parts of Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures.

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Benjamin Hall, who was injured this week while covering the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine when the vehicle he was traveling in came under attack, is alert and in good spirits, the network announced on Wednesday. Hall was wounded in the same attack outside Kyiv that took the lives of Fox News cameraman Pierre Zakrzewski and journalist Oleksandra "Sasha" Kuvshynova. Fox News journalist Benjamin Hall was injured in Ukraine Monday while reporting on the Russian invasion. (Fox News) FOX News Media CEO Suzanne Scott updated staffers about Hall’s condition in an internal memo, and Bill Hemmer informed viewers shortly afterward on Wednesday morning."This is some news we’ve been waiting on, an update on our colleague Ben Hall, he is now safe and out of Ukraine," Hemmer said."Ben is alert and said to be in good spirits.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka has started discussions with international monetary agencies and other friendly nations on its debt servicing obligations, said President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Wednesday (16), in a televised address to the nation.“We need to clear the deficit and increase our foreign reserves,” said the President, adding that the government is in talks with various factions to implement necessary processes that would not be detrimental to Sri Lanka.‘We held talks with the International Monetary Fund yesterday (15). We hope to secure a process that would see us service our annual debt installments and sovereign bonds,” said the President adding that it was decided to further work with the IMF after studying the pros and cons of the proposed process.President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said that certain decisions made by him in the past attributed to the control of import expenses, and that is why vehicle imports were suspended two years ago, and local industries were encouraged to boost production.The President said the main issue faced when controlling import expenses is the rapidly rising petroleum prices in the world market.“Over 20% of our import expenses are spent on petroleum products.

Trafford’s public health bosses have issued guidance on how best to live with covid. The team and Trafford council held their final covid-19 public engagement board meeting on Wednesday (March 16) at a time when the borough’s infection rates are increasing.

COVID-19 deaths amid a small drop in pandemic-related hospitalizations Wednesday.There was a nine-patient decrease for a total of 1,073 hospitalizations linked to the disease. This comes after 67 people were admitted in the past day, while 76 were discharged.Health authorities say 56 Quebecers were in intensive care units, a drop of 10.The province also reported 1,380 new infections of the novel coronavirus.

Covid-19 cases are spiking in some Asian and European countries again. 

World Health Organisation (WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus asserted after several weeks of declines, reported cases of COVID19 are once again increasing globally, esp. in parts of Asia.

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ANDREWS, Texas - Nine people died in a fiery, head-on collision in West Texas, including six students and a coach from a New Mexico university who were returning home from a golf tournament, authorities said.A pickup truck crossed the center line of a two-lane road in Andrews County and crashed into a vehicle carrying members of the University of the Southwest men’s and women’s golf teams, said Sgt. Steven Blanco of the Texas Department of Public Safety.Six students and a faculty member were killed in the crash along with the driver and a passenger in the pickup truck, Blanco said.

Meteorologist Yvonne Schalle has the Tuesday, March 15, 2022 forecast for Metro Vancouver and British Columbia.

COVID-19 update.Dr. Brent Roussin will speak at 12:30 p.m.

COVID on Wednesday, with 204 in intensive care units.This is down by 29 hospitalizations but a decrease of 16 in ICUs since the previous day. Last Wednesday, there were 751 hospitalizations with 241 in ICU.The province recently began distinguishing between those who were admitted to hospital directly because of COVID, and those who were admitted for other reasons but tested positive for the virus.Of the 649 people in hospital with COVID-19, 47 per cent of them were admitted because of the virus, while 53 per cent were admitted for other reasons but tested positive for COVID-19.Of the 204 people in ICUs with the virus, 79 per cent were admitted because of COVID, while 21 per cent were admitted for other reasons.

Corbevax is being administered to children in the age group 12-14 in India. This age group got the Indian government's nod to be receive vaccine against the novel coronavirus from 16 March, Wednesday. 

COLOMBO (News 1st); Liro Gas was unable to source the US $ 8 Million on Wednesday (16) to settle payment for a gas shipment that reached Sri Lanka.According to Litro Gas, a shipment is valued at approximately US $ 3 Million, however, due to arrears and demurrages, the supplier is seeking the US $ 8 Million from Sri Lanka.According to reports, the demurrages per day for this particular shipment is US $ 4,500/-, and Litro Gas revealed that it has payments to the tune of US $ 18 Million as demurrages to the supplier.Where did it all go wrong?If Litro Gas has opted for a long-term tender process, the payment for shipments could have been better managed.Notably, the long-term tender of Litro Gas lapsed on the 28th of February 2022, and even at that time, Litro Gas has not taken any measures to finalize the renewal of the long-term tender.Litro Gas has noted several reasons for the cause.– The failed attempt to introduce a full functioning Siyolit (Pvt) Ltd, the special purpose vehicle (SPV) incorporated for Sri Lanka’s gas sector– Crises that followed after reducing the weight of the domestic LP gas cylinders and distributing them to the local market– Gas related accidents that were reported from across Sri LankaWhat is the situation at the moment?Although the long-term tender awarded to a foreign supplier has expired, Litro Gas Lanka continues to purchase gas from the same company.When a supply agreement is signed, the supplier usually agrees to supply at least 10 percent more or less of the total consignment.Is gas being imported under this agreement?Higher costs can’t be prevented when spot purchases are made for gas.Last year, the chairman of Litro Gas criticized the supplier and blamed a mafia behind the transaction.Is a

OCHOPEE, Fla. - Biologists say they have now documented "antagonistic" interactions between a Florida bobcat and a python at the Big Cypress National Preserve in the Everglades.The team of biologists from the USGS Fort Collins Science Center in Colorado caught the footage while observing the Burmese python, an invasive species to Florida, when its nest was discovered by the native bobcat. The researchers explained what happened in the footage, which was recorded in June 2021."First, a bobcat discovers an unguarded nest then proceeds to depredate, cache, and uncover the eggs over several days. The bobcat returns to find the female python back on the nest and later proceeds to swipe at the snake."Fort Collins Science Center / USGS According to the team, this footage is the first documentation of any animal in Florida preying on python eggs, as well as the "first evidence or description of such antagonistic interactions at a python nest."As an invasive species, pythons are hunted in Florida.

HARRISBURG, Pa. - As CEO of the world's largest hedge fund, David McCormick wore suits, lived on Connecticut's ritzy Gold Coast, talked up bipartisanship and described China as America's most important "bilateral relationship."Now, as a Republican running for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania, McCormick wears jeans and casual dress shirts.

A new antenna is installed by a Eurocopter at the top of the Eiffel Tower on March 15, 2022. (CHRISTOPHE ARCHAMBAULT/AFP via Getty Images) PARIS - The Eiffel Tower grew by six meters (nearly 20 feet) on Tuesday after engineers hoisted a new communications antenna at the very top of France’s most iconic landmark.Tourists watched from the Trocadero esplanade as the new digital radio antenna was helicoptered up.

Public health orders are gone but the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are still being felt in Saskatchewan, especially in hospitals and by those waiting for life-saving surgery.

A new observational follow-up study in six European countries published in The Lancet Public Health links severe COVID-19 to long-term depression and anxiety.

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Phillip Schofield has given a fresh update on Holly Willoughby as she remains off This Morning.

Ever Given, blocked the Suez Canal in Egypt.The Hong Kong-flagged Ever Forward ran aground on Sunday night after departing the Chesapeake Bay in Baltimore, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. The ship was en route to Norfolk, Va.Though the U.S.

NEW YORK - A Russian model who had called Vladimir Putin a "psychopath" has reportedly been found dead with her body stuffed inside a suitcase.Gretta Vedler, 23, went missing a year ago after an anti-Putin social media rant but they appear to not be connected.Her ex-boyfriend, 23-year-old Dmitry Korovin, has confessed to strangling her, the Daily Star reports.Korovin told authorities that he slept in a hotel room for three nights with her dead body, which was stuffed in a newly-bought suitcase.

PHILADELPHIA - A man is recovering in the hospital after police say he was shot while walking with a friend along Roosevelt Boulevard in Olney.The incident occurred just after 2 a.m. at the intersection of F Street and the boulevard.Police say the victim, a 20-year-old man, was walking on the sidewalk when someone passing in a white pickup truck began firing at them. The victim was shot in the hand and leg.

Unity, a popular engine for creating games, has shared that the pandemic has brought “long-lived and sustainable” changes to the games industry, with a record number of people creating and playing games.The Unity Gaming Report 2022 uses data from over 230,000 developers who create games using Unity, and is a comprehensive look at the world’s gaming habits over the last year.In the latest report, Unity claimed that “far from a “pandemic spike” the changes in the games industry appear to be long-lived and sustainable,” and added that “in 2021, the number of people playing games is at far higher levels than they were pre-COVID and the industry has continued to step up to feed the demand”.Unity stated that the number of games made via its engine rose by 93 per cent in 2021, with a 31 per cent bump in new creators.

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Holly Willoughby has been unable to join her co-star Phillip Schofield on This Morning this week after a positive Covid-19 test. Josie Gibson has appeared on the ITV show to cover Holly after the star was forced to step away after she was left feeling unwell.Prior to Wednesday's This Morning, Lorraine welcomed Phillip and Josie on her screen via a video link as they spoke about what would be coming up on the ITV show schedule throughout the day.Lorraine had previously mentioned Holly having Covid as Phil opened up on the show and said that Holly was at home and looking after herself.Phil said: "She [Holly] is still taking care of herself, looking after herself; Josie's here," before sharing an update on what was coming up on the show.It's unclear when Holly will be back on screens, but Josie will be unable to join Phil on the sofa tomorrow as it has already been confirmed that she's covering the races with Alison Hammond.Josie, who has stepped in for Holly, often appears on the show for the segments away from the studios, but this week she's been firmly sat on the sofa.She's stepped in often over the last few months if either Phil or Holly have been off ill, with both the hosts contracting Covid-19 this year.Josie has become increasingly popular with viewers, with many fans calling for her to become a more regular fixture on the popular ITV show.Throughout the week many fans have taken to Twitter to share their love for the stand-in host.One user wrote: "Love Josie on This Morning, a breath of fresh air.

UPPER PROVIDENCE TOWNSHIP, Pa. - Police in Upper Providence are investigating a shootout between a man and SWAT, authorities say. The incident began around 3:30 a.m. Wednesday morning on the 1400 block of Meadowview Lane, according to police. A 62-year-old suspect shot at police during a standoff with SWAT, authorities say. Officers returned fire shooting him in the arm and back, according to police. He was taken to the hospital where he is in stable condition, police say. A car in the parking lot of a Upper Providence Township condo complex has been damaged in a shootout between a suspect and SWAT.  FOX 29's Shaynah Ferreira says several bullet holes were found in a car in the parking lot of the residential development.

WASHINGTON - Amid a tumultuous and deadly battle against invading Russian forces, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to speak virtually before the United States Congress on Wednesday to potentially discuss stronger sanctions and more meaningful action against Russia.Zelenskyy has used his public campaign to help ensure a global spotlight that might have faded amid the coronavirus pandemic and fatigue after the end of the long U.S. war in Afghanistan. The Ukrainian president’s video appearances are beaming the boyish but unshaven president into households and smartphones around the world as he speaks from undisclosed locations in Kyiv while Russia bombards his country, a heroic figure at the center of what many view as the biggest security threat to Europe since World War II.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The debate on the second reading of the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) (Amendment) Bill is fixed for 22nd March, decided the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Foreign Affairs.The Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) (Amendment) Bill will be presented to Parliament and it will be debated from 11 AM to 4:30 PM on that day.The Bill was presented in Parliament for its first reading on February 10th.Thereafter, the Bill inclusive of amendments in accordance with the Determination of the Supreme Court, was approved at the Ministerial Consultative Committee and the report is scheduled to be presented to the Parliament.

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A Scots mother has urged parents to be vigilant after her son’s “sickness bug” turned out to be a rare and deadly side-effect of Covid-19 in children. Keen athlete Euan Steel, 10, had no underlying health issues when he tested positive for the virus in October, and his only symptom was a mild headache.

Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, is struggling with some of the long term effects of COVID-19. The 74-year-old wife of Prince Charles canceled an official appearance at the Cheltenham Festival on Wednesday, and royal reporters note that the royal is «trying to pace herself as she recovers from the bout of COVID-19 she had last month.» Camilla and Prince Charles both tested positive for the virus in February, as did his 95-year-old mother, Queen Elizabeth II, but had since returned to their busy schedules. Multiple royal reporters claim that it looked as if Camilla was «struggling» at an event on Tuesday and had been coughing at recent engagements. On Tuesday, Camilla and Charles visited The Irish Cultural Centre in London, leading up to St.

UPPER PROVIDENCE TOWNSHIP, Pa. - Police in Upper Providence are investigating a shooting, authorities say. An incident began around 3:30 a.m. Wednesday morning on the 1400 block of Meadowview Lane, according to police. One person has been injured and taken to the hospital, while one person is in custody, police say. SKYFOX was over the scene of the incident as police were investigating and putting up crime scene tape. No additional information has been released. The Upper Providence Police Department and the District Attorney's Office are investigating. This is a developing story.

PHILADELPHIA - Investigators from the Philadelphia Police Department say a teen has been arrested for stealing a car with a family inside in North Philadelphia. According to police, just after 11 p.m.

The number of people with Covid-19 in hospital has risen again, and is at its highest level in more than 13 months.

Health watchdog NICE has revealed a “landmark” initiative today to vastly improve the care of those exposed to alcohol in the womb.Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) affects around 3% of the UK population - three times as many as autism - yet more than half of Brits (53%) have NEVER heard of it.FASD is a neurodevelopmental condition that arises from alcohol exposure in the womb, with 428 associated conditions linked to “devastating consequences” - from brain damage to physical and developmental issues.Today, The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) said that any child thought to have been exposed should be given an assessment.Any child confirmed to have been exposed should be sent for a neurodevelopmental assessment, and those confirmed to have FASD should be given a management plan for their needs.It also said women should be given early advice not to drink in their pregnancy, and have their alcohol consumption noted on records.This is part of a 20-year fight by campaigners and families living with FASD, who feel they have been largely “unsupported”.The spokeswoman for National Organisation for FASD, Joanna Buckard, said: “The NICE Quality Standard is a major leap forward in the fight to reduce alcohol-exposed pregnancies by giving women the information and support they need and, vitally, to create brighter futures for those with FASD and their families.“Too many people with FASD up to now have been left undiagnosed and unsupported, with sometimes devastating and avoidable consequences.”Professor Raja Mukherjee, who heads the FASD National Specialist Clinic and was on the NICE Quality Standard Committee, said: “FASD is a complex condition which affects brain and body.“There are over 428

Kate Garraway has given an update on her husband Derek Draper's health as she opened up on the importance of gardening and how it helps her cope.

Kate Garraway has updated fans on husband Derek Draper's health woes as she admitted having a family garden has become a lifeline for her.The Good Morning Britain host appeared on Love Your Garden as she spoke about nurturing a space the family can spend time in together and how it will help them to deal with Derek's condition.Kate, 54, has been caring for Derek ever since he came home from spending over a year in hospital when he contracted Covid-19 and suffered organ failure as a result of complications of the virus.Now she has created a well-being garden for her, Derek, and their two children Darcey, 16 and Billy, 12.Kate is hoping the open space will help them to cope with the stress and strain of coping with Derek's illness.She said: "The garden needs to be more than a space to go into. I really want to grow some plants to improve our health and wellbeing."Getting to work on the green masterpiece she raised her hopes for the garden, which will feature three separate holistic flowerbeds - an aromatherapy bed, one for plants that can be transformed into healthy teas, and one for medicinal plants that have properties such as antioxidants.She added: "I love the idea that there's plants that look good, smell good and do good.

WASHINGTON - Americans are one step closer to never having to "fall back" or "spring forward" with resetting their clocks after the U.S. Senate approved a measure that would make daylight saving time permanent. Senators on Tuesday unanimously voted for the Sunshine Protection Act, or S.623, sponsored by Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida.The proposed bill will now move to the House.

coronavirus pandemic obliterated 9.3 million jobs in Southeast Asia as lockdowns hit the region’s traditional engines of growth such as hospitality and tourism, according to the Asian Development Bank.

Lanarkshire’s chief midwife, Cheryl Clark, has warned that pregnant women are at higher risk of getting seriously ill from Covid-19 and urged those who haven't done so to get vaccinated.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa has met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (16) afternoon at the Indian Parliamentary Complex.The Finance Minister had thanked the Indian Prime Minister for the financial assistance India is providing to Sri Lanka.Further, PM Modi was invited by the Sri Lankan Minister to attend the much-awaited BIMSTEC or Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation be hosted by Sri Lanka on 30th March.

Prince William and Kate Middleton were slammed by royal fans for breaking an important Covid rule during the height of the pandemic. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge met with David Attenborough in September 2020 at a private viewing of his documentary – A Life On Our Planet. The royal couple were joined by their three children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis and took a picture with the veteran broadcaster at Kensington Palace.

China has moved to free up hospital beds as officials reported thousands of new cases from an Omicron-led coronavirus outbreak that has put millions under lockdown and raised fears for the health system.