Weather Authority: Summer hangs on with another heatwave ahead of last week of August

Pakistan, a Calgary businessman said he got word floodwaters hit the same area where he had been helping people with disabilities move out of the way of the impending deluge.Mohammad Farhan operates multiple charities and orphanages across Pakistan through his organization, House of Dreams. He said his team on the ground in the northwestern province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa called to tell him they had just watched a nearby hotel get inundated.“A lot of people were just flying into the water,” he said. Pakistan floods: Government appeals for more help to aid 33M affected “They were trying to work through the current and some got saved.

NASA‘s new moon rocket sprang another dangerous fuel leak Saturday, forcing launch controllers to call off their second attempt to send a crew capsule into lunar orbit with test dummies.

Covid-related deaths and 299 cases with a positivity rate of 2.17%. With the fresh cases, Delhi's infection tally increased to 20,00,423. The death toll from the pandemic climbed to 26,477 in the national capital.

Queen Elizabeth II is taking time to focus on her health. The 96-year-old British monarch has pulled out of another historic event amid ongoing health issues. “The queen will not attend the Braemar Gathering.

JACKSON, Miss. - When Houston resident Mary Ozan watched the Jackson, Mississippi water crisis unfolding on the news, she knew she had to do something."As soon as I saw it, I didn’t give it a thought. I just told my husband, I said, ‘We need to bring some water,’" Ozan said.A day later, Mary and her husband Gene were unloading three pallets of water in a Walmart parking lot in Jackson at a water distribution event Wednesday.Video filmed by James Haynes Jr.

Gwyneth Paltrow gets regular blood tests to monitor her health as she prepares to turn 50. The 'Sliding Doors' star has written a candid message to subscribers to her Goop lifestyle brand newsletter admitting she has become much more health conscious as she gets older and now regularly has "blood work" done to collect information about vitamin levels, blood sugar and inflammation. In her post, she wrote:"I notice that the older I get, the more drawn I am toward monitoring my health, doing blood work, and collecting data about inflammation levels, blood sugar levels, sleep, vitamins, etc.

SAILING DRONES TO PINCH HIT FOR BUSTED BUOYS IN GULF OF MEXICO DURING PEAK HURRICANE SEASONThe last time there was a trackable cyclone in the basin was Tropical Storm Colin in July off the coast of South Carolina.August is usually the second busiest time period out of the eight months that make up the season, with September being the peak of climatological activity. Usually, by the start of September, six named storms and two hurricanes have already formed, and the basin is on the verge of seeing its first major hurricane with winds of at least 115 mph.The 2022 season has seen just three named storms, with all being relatively weak and unorganized.Tropical tracks of Alex, Bonnie and Colin from when systems started out as disturbances. (FOX Weather) A compilation of expert analysis points to dry air and shear being two of the more prominent issues disturbances encounter in the Atlantic basin.Deviations in upper-level wind patterns in the central Atlantic, known as a tropical upper-tropospheric trough (TUTT) is the primary suspect that have led to such hostile conditions for tropical cyclones.

PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Police Department is searching for a car and its occupants in connection with a shooting in North Philadelphia. Authorities say the shooting happened Monday at 8:35 p.m.

LEHIGHTON, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 13: Pennsylvania Republican gubernatorial candidate Doug Mastriano speaks during a rally at Archery Addictions on May 13, 2022 in Lehighton, Pennsylvania. With less than a week until Pennsylvania's primary election on Tu HARRISBURG, Pa. - Pennsylvania's Republican nominee for governor on Thursday sued the congressional committee investigating the Jan.

health has surfaced once again, as the monarch has decided to withdraw from attending the Braemar Gathering in Scotland on Sept. 3.Buckingham Palace confirmed on Friday that the 96-year-old’s son Prince Charles will make an appearance in her absence and represent her at the Highland Games event.The choice to not allow the sovereign to travel was for “comfort” and mobility considerations, a source told The Mirror.The Queen also recently pulled out of visiting London to appoint the newest Prime Minister and to say goodbye to former PM Boris Johnson next week.Instead, Johnson, 58, will jet off to Balmoral Castle in Scotland on Sept.

A B.C. judge has awarded a business $90,000 in a defamation suit against a “disgruntled customer.”

JACKSON, Miss. - Roughly 150,000 people are still without safe drinking water in Mississippi’s capital city days after Jackson’s water system partially failed. The situation is so dire, Mississippi officials are telling residents to shower with their mouths closed."You can shower or bathe, but please make sure in the shower that your mouth is not open," Jim Craig, Mississippi’s Director of Health Protection, said at a Wednesday news conference.The city water system partially failed early this week after Pearl River flooding exacerbated longstanding problems in one of two water-treatment plants.Jackson Mayor Chokwe Lumumba said Jackson’s water system is troubled by short staffing and "decades of deferred maintenance." He said the influx of water from torrential rain changed the chemical composition needed for treatment, which slowed the process of pushing water out to customers.A city news release said the main water-treatment plant had "challenges with water chemistry" Wednesday, which led to a drop in output of water.

The Centre has directed states union territories to continue monitoring incoming international travellers as part of the revised surveillance strategy. States have also been asked to monitor lnfluenza-like illness (lLl) & SARI cases, undertake constant genome sequencing, and step-up vaccination NEW DELHI: Over the last 24 hours, daily covid infections in India rose by 7,946, pushing active cases to 62,748, while 37 related deaths were reported, as per Union health ministry’s update on Thursday.

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia is shoring up its security measures ahead of a visit from President Joe Biden who will deliver a prime time speech outside Independence Hall on Thursday. The White House announced that Biden will make a stop in Philadelphia while he was in Pennsylvania stumping for democratic senate candidate John Fetterman. Billed as a major address just over two months before the midterm elections, Biden, the White House said, will discuss how the nation's standing in the world and its democracy are at stake."He will talk about the progress we have made as a nation to protect our democracy, but how our rights and freedoms are still under attack," the White House said. "And he will make clear who is fighting for those rights, fighting for those freedoms, and fighting for our democracy."MORE LOCAL HEADLINESBiden's visit to Philadelphia will come two days after police said a teenager fired shots into the air on Market Street in Old City, causing tourists and bystanders to scramble in panic. The shooting, which happened just two blocks away from where Biden will make his address, highlights the city's worsening problem with gun violence.

Walmart unveils its Top Toys List for 2022 ahead of the holiday shopping season. (Photo courtesy of Walmart) Christmas is months away and it’s understandable if you haven’t started thinking that far ahead.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced that it has authorized for emergency use bivalent booster shots that target the Omicron BA.4/BA.5 subvariants, setting the stage for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advisory group recommendation discussions tomorrow.

(Photo by Karl-Josef Hildenbrand/picture alliance via Getty Images) HARRISBURG, Pa. - The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP) Commonwealth Drought Task Force has declared a drought watch for 36 counties and the agency is asking for voluntary water conversation. This comes as the Delaware Valley has had five heatwaves since the start of summer. "A few counties have experienced very dry conditions over the summer, and a number of others have inched not increasingly dry conditions in recent weeks.

India reported 7,000 new covid cases and 45 deaths in the last 24 hours, the union health ministry data stated on Wednesday. The total number of active cases has come down to 64,667. In the last two years, India has reported over 4.4 crore Covid cases and 527,874 deaths.

Iraqi cleric called on his supporters to withdraw Tuesday from the Green Zone, where they have traded heavy fire with security forces in a serious escalation of a monthslong political crisis gripping the nation.In a televised speech, Muqtada al-Sadr gave his supporters an hour to leave. The unrest broke out Monday, when al-Sadr announced he would resign from politics and his supporters stormed the Green Zone, once the stronghold of the U.S.

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 02: Festivalgoes attend the 2018 Made In America Festival at Benjamin Franklin Parkway on September 2, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Zachary Mazur/FilmMagic) PHILADELPHIA - As the City of Philadelphia prepares to welcome thousands of visitors to the area for the 2022 Made in America Festival, officials have released information on road closures and other important details ahead of the Labor Day weekend event. The two-day event will take place on Saturday, September 3 and Sunday, September 4, with stages along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. The festival is set to run both days from noon to midnight. RELATED: Made In America Festival 2022: Tyler, The Creator & Bad Bunny to headline annual two-day eventRoads in the area will begin closing to accommodate venue staff for the setup and clean-up of the event. The following road closures will be in effect the week of the event: Phase 1: Sunday, August 28 at 7 a.m. to Tuesday, September 6 at 11:59 p.m.Phase 2: Monday, August 29  at 7 a.m. to Tuesday, September 6 at 5 p.m.Phase 3: Tuesday, August 30  at 7 a.m. to Tuesday, September 6 at 11:59 p.m.Phase 4: Wednesday, August 31 at 10 a.m. to Tuesday, September 6 at 5 a.m.Phase 5: Thursday, September 1 at 7 p.m. to Tuesday, September 6 at 5 a.m. Phase 6: Friday, September 2 at 10 a.m. to Tuesday, September 6 at 5 a.m. Phase 7: Saturday, September 3 at 3 a.m. to Monday, September 5 at 5 a.m. Officials say all road closures will be lifted before morning rush hour on Tuesday, September 6. The following parking restrictions will be in effect: According to authorities, additional road closures and parking restrictions may be necessary near the event.

A provided still from a 2018 FUNAI video, filmed during a government monitoring mission, shows the man chopping a tree. (Credit: FUNAI) A man who was the last surviving member of an uncontacted indigenous tribe in Brazil — often referred to as the "Man of the Hole" — has died after living in isolation for over two decades, according to the country’s indigenous agency. The man received this moniker for his habit of constructing deep holes, some with sharpened stakes in them to trap animals, Survival International, a nonprofit protecting tribal rights, said in a statement.

SAN MATEO, Calif. - A resident of a San Francisco Bay Area senior citizens home died after being mistakenly served dishwashing liquid as drinking juice, the home said.Three residents of Atria Park Senior Living Facility in San Mateo, about 20 miles south of San Francisco, were taken to the hospital after they were served the drink on Saturday morning, KRON-TV reported."We have been working with local authorities, who have informed us that one resident passed away.

LAKEWOOD, COLORADO - AUGUST 25: Carrie Hankins, of Jefferson County Public Health, holds a Fentanyl test strip during an event held at Lakewood Library on August 25, 2022 in Lakewood, Colorado.

In the last 24 hours, more than 22,031 patients recovered from covid, with total recoveries since the onset of the pandemic at 4,38,25,024. NEW DELHII: India reported a decline in daily covid cases, with 5,439 new infections reported in last 24 hours and 30-related deaths, according to an update by Union heath ministry on Tuesday. As a result, active cases have declined to 65,732.

FLORENCE TWP., N.J. - Authorities in Burlington County are investigating the suspicious death of a woman who was found inside a residence Monday afternoon. A spokesperson for the Burlington County Prosecutors Office said the unnamed woman was found dead inside a home on the 200 block of Birch Hollow Drive in Florence Township. Investigators have not said what caused the woman's death, but they believe it's "considered to be suspicious." While no arrests have been reported, authorities said there is not threat to the community. More information is expected to be shared on Monday night, according to prosecutors.

On a quiet country road at the edge of Barrie, Ont., a makeshift memorial of bouquets tied to a wooden box with police tape drew mourners to the area where six young adults — many of them athletes — were killed in a crash over the weekend.

Diana, Princess of Wales, at the Royal Brompton Hospital where she visited Cystic Fibrosis patients on Aug. 31, 1997. (Photo by Neil Munns - PA Images/PA Images via Getty Images) PARIS - The woman was crumpled on the floor of a mangled Mercedes, unconscious and struggling to breathe.

Gogglebox favourite Lee Riley has shared an update on his co-star Jenny Newby following her stint in hospital. The Channel 4 series is due to return to television screens next month and the pals from Hull are gearing to invite viewers back into their iconic caravan for season 20.During the coronavirus pandemic, Lee invited Jenny to stay with him and they ended up spending six months together in the same caravan.READ MORE: Gogglebox's Izzi Warner parades weight loss in tiny green dress for glammed-up snapJenny recorded a video for her pal and shared what it was really like living with her best friend for all that time and Lee posted it on their joint Instagram page.She said: ""Hiya Lee, it's only me.

NORRISTOWN, Pa. - Norristown residents are being told to boil their water before using for drinking or cooking, Pennsylvania American Water said in a statement issued Sunday.The boil water advisory was issued due to a water main break on West Elm Street. The break happened Sunday and crews began working on a repair about 11:30 in the morning.The water from the tap could be used for bathing, washing and other uses, but not for drinking or cooking, officials said.The advisory is in place until further notice.

COVID-19 mRNA booster vaccines offered protection against severe COVID-19 caused by the Omicron variant for at least 6 months, and three doses of China's inactivated vaccines were more protective than two doses but not as protective as three doses of mRNA vaccines, finds a study from Singapore published today in JAMA Network Open.

QUEEN VILLAGE - Kids are heading back to school and one local school worked to get students and parents excited for the upcoming year, while everyone is hoping for a fairly normal school year."Excitement is at 1,000 percent," said Principal Ayana Townsend. Excitement filled the courtyard of George W. Nebinger School in Queen Village Thursday evening."Last year was a transitioning back from virtual.

DELAWARE - A University of Delaware employee is isolating after testing positive for moneybox, according to the school. An announcement posted on the school's website Wednesday said, "A UD employee has been diagnosed with monkeypox. The individual is currently isolating and recovering at home."University officials are working with the Delaware Division of Public Health as the agency works to notify those who may have had close contact with the employee. Vice President of Student Life Jose Riera said it's important for the school to raise awareness about monkeypox in the community. RELATED COVERAGE"Education is obviously really important to us, really we just want our students to be aware it exists," Riera said.

COVID-19 Science Advisory Table (SAT) has released a new report with recommendations on how to limit the spread of the coronavirus.The brief, released on Thursday said in-person schooling is “essential for children and youth for both academic educational attainment and for the development of social, emotional growth and life skills.” Universities, colleges should follow Ontario medical officer on COVID requirements: gov’t The advisory table said in order to limit the spread of COVID-19, a number of “permanent measures” should be implemented.These permanent measures include achieving and maintaining adequate indoor air quality, implementing proper hand hygiene, conducting environmental cleaning and disinfection, ensuring students and staff stay home when they are sick and ensure they are staying up-to-date with routine and recommended immunizations.The advisory table said temporary infection-related measures such as masking, physical distancing, cohorting, active screening and testing “can help reduce the transmission of communicable illnesses in schools.”“However, some can pose additional challenges to school operations, student learning and student wellness,” the brief read. “Furthermore, some of these measures may adversely impact social connectedness, which is of vital importance for children of all ages and of heightened significance in the adolescent years.”(1/7) We released a new Science Brief today on infection prevention and control considerations for schools during the 2022-23 academic year.

FILE - Vehicles are displayed for sale at a car dealership on April 21, 2022, in Valencia, California. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images) Car buyers are celebrating the first anniversary of the new-car shortage by paying the highest prices ever.J.D.

While Delhi has witnessed an active caseload of 4310, Maharashtra has 12578 cases, Haryana has recorded 2940 cases, and Punjab has reported 16979 cases New Delhi: India reported 10,725 new covid cases and 36 deaths in the last 24 hours. The country’s active caseload currently stands at 94,047. The country has recorded a total of 4.43 crore cases and 527,488 deaths so far.