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WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden on Wednesday invoked the Defense Production Act to speed production of infant formula and authorized flights to import supply from overseas, as he faces mounting political pressure over a domestic shortage caused by the safety-related closure of the country’s largest formula manufacturing plant.The Defense Production Act order requires suppliers of formula manufacturers to fulfill orders from those companies before other customers, in an effort to eliminate production bottlenecks. Biden is also authorizing the Defense Department to use commercial aircraft to fly formula supplies that meet federal standards from overseas to the U.S., in what the White House is calling "Operation Fly Formula."Supplies of baby formula across the country have been severely curtailed in recent weeks after a February recall by Abbott Nutrition exacerbated ongoing supply chain disruptions among formula makers, leaving fewer options on store shelves and increasingly anxious parents struggling to find nutrition for their children.RELATED: Baby Formula Shortage: US allows more baby formula imports to fight nationwide shortageThe announcement comes two days after the Food and Drug Administration said it was streamlining its review process to make it easier for foreign manufacturers to begin shipping more formula into the U.S.In a letter Wednesday to the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Agriculture, Biden directed the agencies to work with the Pentagon to identify overseas supply of formula that meets U.S.

OUTER BANKS, N.C. - A town on North Carolina's Outer Banks issued a public plea to beachgoers about the dangers of digging holes on the oceanfront just hours before a man died at a New Jersey beach when a hole collapsed on him.Officials from Kill Devil Hills posted a picture Tuesday on Facebook showing rescue supervisor David Elder standing in a large hole that he said was as much as 7 feet deep (2 meters) in some places. Elder said he is 6 feet, 4 inches (193 centimeters) tall.Elder said ocean rescue staff had warned the people digging the hole about the dangers and they promised to fill it in before they left.

TRENTON, N.J. - Sometimes, people want to accessorize their license plates. Or, maybe a car will have a frame around the license plate from the dealer. But, has anyone ever been pulled over for it?New Jersey lawmakers want to put an end to the possibility."I had no idea! I guess I have to change my doggone plate!" a N.J.

SANTA ANNA, Calif. - The man that prosecutors call the diabolical and crafty monster behind a deadly shooting at a Southern California church seemed to be a kind and quiet person who shared his food and proclaimed himself a Christian, his roommate said.David Wenwei Chou gave no warning that he might be planning such an attack, Jordin Davis of Las Vegas told The Associated Press."At this point, and everything that’s happened, I’ve just started to wonder: ‘Did you, David, use your kindness and generosity to hide some very dark secrets?’" Davis asked.Chou, 68, is accused of opening fire Sunday afternoon at a lunch gathering of elderly parishioners at Irvine Taiwanese Presbyterian Church in the community of Laguna Woods.A local physician who tried to stop him was killed and five other people were injured before Chou was subdued by church members, authorities said.Chou had his first court appearance by video link Tuesday but didn’t enter a plea to charges of murder and attempted murder. His arraignment was continued to June 10.

James "Jimmy" McGrath Fairfield Prep lacrosse portrait. (Fairfield College Prepatory School)A Connecticut 16-year-old has been arrested and charged with murder in connection to the deadly stabbing of 17-year-old high school lacrosse player James McGrath during a fight outside a house party. The announcement from the Shelton Police Department comes four days after McGrath’s death. A 16-year-old from Milford is also charged with three counts of first-degree assault after allegedly also stabbing and wounding other teens during Saturday’s fight.

Cases of monkeypox are emerging in the U.K., Spain and Portugal, raising concerns about further transmission of the monkeypox virus.

Pearl Jam have cancelled the remainder of their US tour after bassist Jeff Ament tested positive for COVID-19.The band were due to play in Sacramento tonight (May 18) and Las Vegas on Friday (20), but both concerts have now been axed.It comes after drummer Matt Cameron was diagnosed with the virus just last week, leaving the band to enlist stand-in drummers.The band were joined by a fan on drums at their Oakland show last Thursday (May 12), while an 18-year-old friend of Eddie Vedder’s daughter stepped up to the plate at the same venue on Saturday (May 14).Then founding drummer Dave Krusen performed with the band for the first time in 31 years, earlier this week.In a statement on Twitter the band said: “Dear PJ fans and ticket holders, while the band battled through Oakland after drummer Matt Cameron tested positive for Covid, and Fresno where Ed and the band got through it with the help of Dave Krusen as special guest drummer, they now have to present the heartbreaking news that this morning bassist Jeff Ament has tested positive for COVID.(1/4)Dear PJ fans and ticket holders,While the band battled through Oakland after drummer Matt Cameron tested positive for Covid, and Fresno where Ed and the band got through it with the help of Dave Krusen as special guest drummer, pic.twitter.com/pmonPs99wq— Pearl Jam

In their first media briefing in about 6 weeks, officials leading the US COVID-19 response said the nation is making good use of tests and treatments to battle a steady rise driven by the more transmissible BA.2.12.1 subvariant.

LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 14: Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Bryce Harper (3) celebrates during the MLB game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Los Angeles Dodgers on May 14, 2022 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Brian Roth PHILADELPHIA - Bryce Harper sat out a third straight game as he recovers from a platelet-rich plasma injection in his right elbow and the Phillies slugger may not play right field again until late July.The reigning NL MVP, Harper said he was hopeful of returning at some point in the Philadelphia's three-game series against the Padres. He did not play in Tuesday's 3-0 loss.

A Karlsruhe Zoo employee feeds penguins in a protective suit. In early February, avian influenza, a highly contagious form of bird flu, was detected at Karlsruhe Zoo. WASHINGTON (AP) - Brad Moline, a fourth-generation Iowa turkey farmer, saw this happen before.

19 April 2022, Brandenburg, Schwedt/Ot Criewen: A black and white cat is sitting outside on the window sill of a house. Photo: Soeren Stache/dpa (Photo by Soeren Stache/picture alliance via Getty Images) BERLIN (AP) - What a cat-astrophe!Authorities in the southwest German town of Walldorf have ordered some cat owners to keep their pets indoors until the end of August, to protect a rare bird during its breeding season.The decree is designed to help save the crested lark, which makes its nest on the ground and is therefore easy prey for feline hunters.

NEWTOWN SUARE, Pa. - Police in Upper Providence, in Delaware County, are investigating allegations of upskirting by a bus driver in the Marple Newtown School District.Officials say police responded to a school Tuesday and interviewed a female teen in regard to what was described as improper behavior by a bus driver.According to authorities, a bus driver appeared to be taking photos of female students’ private areas with his cell phone.MORE HEADLINES:A search warrant was obtained for the bus driver’s phone and an investigation revealed photos of a sensitive nature, confirming the allegation.Delaware County's Special Victims Unit went on to identify three teen victims. All parents of the teens have been contacted.

Congenital and acquired heart conditions such as biventricular defects, cardiac arrest, and heart failure are associated with increased COVID-19 severity in US children, suggests a multicenter study published yesterday in JAMA Network Open.Researchers from Children's Health of Orange Cou

New Jersey beach collapsed in on them.Police said that Levy Caverley died shortly after 4 p.m. on Tuesday due to the accident.His sister was also trapped but was rescued and treated at the scene near Toms River on the Jersey Shore.Authorities said that siblings had been digging a large hole in the sand when it collapsed, trapping them underneath.The pair were visiting from Maine with their family.Aerial footage showed more than a dozen first responders on the scene, with many using boards and buckets to dig for Caverley beneath the sand.

COVID-19 emerged in 2019, and may actually be in a worse place given the economic toll, according to a review panel set up to evaluate the global response.A lack of progress on reforms such as World Health Organization funding and international health regulations means the world is as vulnerable as ever, the Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response said in its report. Monkeypox cases are now suspected in U.K., Spain, Portugal — here’s what you need to know The report authors, led by former New Zealand prime minister Helen Clark and former president of Liberia Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, acknowledged some progress, but said the process wasgoing far too slowly.“We have right now the very same tools and the same system that existed in December 2019 to respond to a pandemic threat.And those tools just weren’t good enough,” Clark told reporters.“If there were a new pandemic threat this year, next year, or the year after at least, we will be largely in the same place… maybe worse, given the tight fiscal space of many, if not most, countries right now.”Wednesday’s report from the body set up by the World Health Organization comes ahead of next week’s World Health Assembly in Geneva, the WHO’s annual decision-making forum, which is expected to address some of the issues raised.While the body welcomed some steps forward, including moves to establish a separate global health security fund within the World Bank, it warned that global interest was waning and the years it will take to set up other instruments – including a potential pandemic treaty, an international agreement to improve preparedness – were too long.The panel called for a high-level meeting at the U.N.

Elon Musk attends The 2022 Met Gala Celebrating "In America: An Anthology of Fashion" at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 02, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue) Elon Musk says he will be crossing the aisle to vote for Republicans in the upcoming elections.Musk announced Monday that he would be voting for GOP candidates in the next election cycle after historically backing almost exclusively Democrats.

NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 4: (L to R) Lead defense attorney Benjamin Brafman walks with former pharmaceutical executive Martin Shkreli at the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, August 4, 2017 in New York City.

Police in California said a woman brought up a tiny kitten that was actually a fox. (Credit: Rocklin Police Department) ROCKLIN, Calif. - Authorities said a woman got quite a surprise when she mistakenly brought home a kitten that actually turned out to be a fox. The Rocklin Police Department in California posted about the incident on its Facebook page Monday."Rocklin resident got quite a surprise last week after realizing a tiny ‘kitten’ she had rescued turned out to be a fox kit," authorities posted.

Buffalo, New York, mass shooting on Saturday alleged that a 911 dispatcher hung up on her while she was trying to get help, according to local reports.The dispatcher has been placed on administrative leave "pending a disciplinary hearing" that is expected to happen during the week of May 30, when "termination will be sought," Erie County office of the Executive press secretary Peter Anderson told Fox News Digital. An internal investigation into the incident began the day after the shooting on May 15, and the individual was placed on administrative leave on May 16, Anderson said. FILE - Bullet holes are seen in the window of Tops Friendly Market at Jefferson Avenue and Riley Street, as federal investigators work the scene of a mass shooting on Monday, May 16, 2022 in Buffalo, NY. (Kent Nishimura / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)BUFFALO SHOOTING SURVIVOR RECOUNTS HARROWING ESCAPE AFTER WITNESSING START OF 'HATE'-FUELED ATTACK"Of note, the employee[']s action had no bearing on the dispatching of the call. The first call was dispatched for an immediate police response in approximately 30 seconds," Anderson added.A Tops employee named Latisha told WGRZ that when an 18-year-old shooting suspect arrived at the supermarket on the afternoon of May 14 and began his rampage that eventually killed 10 Black individuals in what FBI Director Christopher Wray is calling "a hate crime and an act of racially motivated violent extremism," she tried to call 911 for help.BUFFALO TOPS MASS SHOOTING: PAYTON GEDRON ALLEGEDLY PLANNED A ‘RACIALLY MOTIVATED’ ATTACK DOWN TO THE MINUTE"I tried to call 911, and I was whispering because I could hear him close by," Latisha told the outlet.

A study assessing Cornell University's COVID-19 surveillance and vaccination programs during the Omicron variant surge suggests that vaccination protected against severe infection, but it and other mitigation measures—including mass testing—didn't prevent rapid viral transmission.

Selena Gomez was joined by First Lady Dr. Jill Biden as she visited the White House to open up about her mental health struggles in order to destigmatize conversations about it.The 29-year-old singer and actress participated in theMental Health Youth Action Forum in Washington, DC to continue her mental health advocacy.The panel brought together youth leaders who are working on creative ways to support mental health in the US.Scroll down for video Opening up:Selena Gomez was joined by First Lady Dr. Jilly Biden as she visited the White House to open up about her mental health struggles in order to destigmatize conversations about it Dynamic duo:The star was introduced by Dr.

searching for infant formula amid a combination of short- and long-term problems facing U.S. formula brands, thus causing anxiety among many families and expecting mothers."My baby isn't even here yet, and I’m experiencing anxiety over this shortage even though I plan to nurse if possible," said Taylor Gassel, a Michigan resident who is expecting her first child in October. Nationwide about 40% of large retail stores are out of stock, up from 31% in mid-April, according to Datasembly, a data analytics firm.

Human bones dating back 8,000 years were discovered in the Minnesota River. (Renville County Sheriff's Office)(FOX 9) - A human skull that's about 8,000 years old was found in the Minnesota River south of Sacred Heart.The Renville County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday said two kayakers came across the bone in September 2021.

Selena Gomez is opening up about her mental health in an effort to encourage others to do the same.

Santa Clarita, CA - March 03: Edith Matus helps customers at Jazmin's Bakery on Main Street in Newhall, Thursday, Mar 3, 2022. The CDCs new COVID 19 thresholds are expected to put LA County in a medium and low transmission phase after months in high WASHINGTON (AP) - COVID-19 cases are increasing in the United States – and could get even worse over the coming months, federal health officials warned Wednesday in urging areas hardest hit to consider reissuing calls for indoor masking.Increasing numbers of COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations are putting more of the country under guidelines issued by the U.S.

Inside police headquarters in London, Ont., the Taurus PT-740 Slim rests inside an evidence box.

PHILADELPHIA - A house divided by opposing baseball teams has been united by one man - A.J. Nola.A.J.

BUFFALO, N.Y. - A group of certified crisis counselors and specially-trained dogs traveled to Buffalo, New York, this week to offer support and comfort to those impacted by the mass shooting at a supermarket, in which 10 people were killed and three others were injured. The Tri-State Canine Response Team, based almost 400 miles away in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, arrived in Buffalo on Monday with five crisis response handlers and dogs to stay through Friday, "with the possibility of staying longer as needed." Four of the teams traveled from New Jersey, while one team came north from Florida. The nonprofit, all-volunteer team aims to offer comfort to those suffering from a personal condition or crisis in the community by "utilizing the human-canine bond and its power to heal." Its work is supported by community donations. In Buffalo, grief, shock, and anger have plagued the community after a White, 18-year-old gunman entered a Tops Friendly Market on Saturday and started shooting with a rifle, killing 10 Black people and wounding three other victims. A document circulated widely online seemingly outlined the suspect’s racist, anti-immigrant and antisemitic beliefs.

Police say the dirt bike rider left the scene following the crash. PHILADELPHIA - A teenage skateboarder who was struck by a dirt bike rider on a Philadelphia street over the weekend has died as authorities continue to search for the rider who fled the scene. The incident occurred on Sunday, around 10:30 p.m.

Madison Cawthorn speaks during former US President Donald Trump's rally in Selma, NC, on April 9, 2022. (Peter Zay/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep.

Images of Wendy's and McDonald's signs along road. (Staff photo by Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Portland Portland Press Herald via Getty Images) Wendy’s and McDonald’s are being taken to court over the size of their beef patties.The two fast food giants have been named in a 35-page class-action complaint, which comes 50 days after similar allegations were made against Burger King.Attorneys Anthony J.

CAPE MAY, N.J. - Authorities in Cape May, New Jersey have identified a woman who died after she was struck by a driver over the weekend. Around 4:15 p.m. Sunday, Cape May police responded to a report of an erratic driver when an officer observed a crash on the 500 block of Lafayatte Street. Police say a 51-year-old driver of a 2011 Nissan Pathfinder struck a pedestrian, later identified as 63-year-old Eva Wolfe.

CLAYMONT, Del. - A suspect is in custody after a man was shot and killed near Widener University earlier this month.Jihad Perry, 43, was wanted for the murder of Robert Dungee, who was shot on the 1100 block of Hyatt Street in Chester on May 5.Police say Dungee was found a few blocks away on Widener's campus, and pronounced dead at a local hospital.Perry was arrested for criminal homicide on Monday by U.S.

After two years of travel restrictions, many of us can't way to jet off abroad for a week or two in the sunshine. Among the countries most popular with Brits looking for a summer holiday in the sun is, of course, France and the country is ready to welcome millions of holidaymakers and tourists this summer.

HARRISBURG, Pa. - Two of the Pennsylvania Legislature's most powerful Republicans were in real danger of going down to defeat to challengers from the right Wednesday as vote counting continued in the primary election.State Sen. Pat Browne of Lehigh County was a few dozen votes behind school board member and pilot Jarrett Coleman, while state Rep. Stan Saylor of York County trailed Wendy Jo Fink, who promised to eliminate school property taxes.Both incumbents were attacked for being Harrisburg insiders.

BIG BAR, Calif. - State wildlife officials are investigating a mountain lion attack that left a woman's dog badly injured in Northern California. Erin Wilson, 24,  said her Belgian Malinois, Eva, is a hero for grappling with the animal."My dog is a hero and I owe her my life," Wilson wrote on a GoFundMe page. Her husband, Connor Kenny, shared photos of his wife and their pet with KTVU, adding that Eva was also taken to the vet. According to Wilson, Eva had two skull fractures, a puncture in her sinus cavity and swelling around her left eye. The dog's injuries stemmed from Monday at 3 p.m.

The mental health crisis facing young people in West Lothian was laid bare this week after a local charity reported that half of its clients are experiencing suicidal thoughts.

COVID-19 as hospitalizations fell Wednesday.There were 1,599 patients hospitalized with the disease, a net decrease of 35. This comes following 111 admissions and 146 discharges in the last day.Intensive care unit cases stood at 48, a drop of six.The province also registered 728 new novel coronavirus infections.

A new drama show depicting the Prime Minister's handling of the coronavirus pandemic has been met with a huge wave of criticism with viewers slamming the upcoming release as "tone-deaf" and saying "it's too soon".

1 million deaths from COVID-19, researchers say hundreds of thousands of those could have been prevented.A new analysis done by researchers at Brown School of Public Health, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Microsoft AI for Health shows that vaccines could have averted at least 318,000 COVID-19 deaths between January 2021 and April 2022."In spring 2021 ...

PALMETTO, Fla. - "The Greatest Show on Earth" is making a comeback.Feld Entertainment, which is based in Manatee County, announced Wednesday that the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus will debut in the fall of 2023 — without animal acts.The move comes after the circus ended its 146-year run back in 2017 due to declining ticket sales and backlash from animal rights groups.Where before, the circus had always made animals the star of the show, the company says its performers will be taking center stage as part of the big top comeback.A global talent search is underway for the new U.S.

Disney’s "Hocus Pocus 2" is set to be released on Sept. 30, 2022, according to multiple media reports.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - State wildlife officials are investigating a mountain lion attack that left a woman's dog badly injured in Northern California. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife said Monday around 3 p.m. a woman was driving in Trinity County, along Highway 299, when she stopped her car.Wildlife officials said the woman got out of her car with her dog and started walking down a path.Erin Wilson said her Belgian Malinois named Eva is a hero for grappling with the animal. The woman's dog was slightly ahead of her when she noticed a movement beside her.

Eric Clapton has postponed concert dates after testing positive for COVID-19. The English guitarist's health update was shared Monday on behalf of Clapton via Facebook. "Eric Clapton is unfortunately suffering from COVID having tested positive shortly after the second concert at the Royal Albert Hall," the post read.  "He has been told by his medical advisers that if he were to resume traveling and performing too soon, it could substantially delay his full recovery.

neuropsychiatric symptoms due to Covid can set in up to a couple of weeks after first contracting the virus and worsen over time. They can last up to 12 months after beginning treatment.

Philadelphia gas stations charge over $5 a gallon. PHILADELPHIA - The pain at the pump just keeps getting worse across the Delaware Valley this week.Gas prices in Pennsylvania and New Jersey are even higher than Wednesday's national average of $4.56 - the first time all 50 states are paying an average of over $4 a gallon.The Pennsylvania average is up 7 cents from Tuesday, reaching a record high of $4.74 a gallon In Philadelphia alone, prices hit an average of $4.86 with at least one Philadelphia gas stations charging over $5 a gallon.

With many children showing COVID symptoms after schools reopened, parents are now insisting on remote learning mode at least till they are vaccinated. As per the latest updates, over 30% of 107 new Covid-19 cases in Uttar Pradesh's Gautam Buddh Nagar have been reported among children. Also, several kids in Delhi have also contracted the virus. However, experts have suggested that there isn't any need to panic but it is extremely essential to remain vigilant. Now with the XE COVID variant circulating, check the symptoms and treatment for kids.