1 dead, 1 injured in double shooting overnight in North Philadelphia, police say

A Covid vaccine that can protect against multiple variants is being hailed as a "holy grail" jab.

Japan is encouraging regional authorities to take their own counter-measures against the spread of a new coronavirus variant that has sent cases surging to record levels but there is no plan for any sweeping national measures.

A systematic review and meta-analysis published yesterday in BMJ estimates that 5.6% of COVID-19 survivors may face long-lasting changes to their sense of smell or taste, adding to concerns about the overall burden of long COVID.National University of Singapore researchers led the analysis of 18 obse

UPPER DUBLIN, Pa. - A Pennsylvania school bus aide was charged after investigators said he sexually assaulted a girl and acted inappropriately with other young passengers. Kenneth Cannon, 71, is accused of asking several girls 6-12-years-old to sit on his lap and touching them inappropriately during rides to and from school. Cannon worked as bus aide in the Upper Dublin School District and has since been placed on administrative leave during the investigation. School officials say they were first made aware of the heinous accusations in late May. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESAn affidavit details a 6-year-old girl's encounter with Cannon during which it's alleged that he inappropriately touched her while sitting on his lap aboard the bus. The victim then ran to the back of the bus and claims Cannon told her "do not tell anyone I did this." "The safety of our students is always our top priority," the Upper Dublin School District said in a statement.

COVID-19 deaths, cases and ICU admissions linked to the virus last week.The province’s latest epidemiology update, which covers July 17 to July 23, reports 242 new lab-confirmed COVID-19 infections and 45 new hospitalizations — eight of which required intensive care. Manitoba expands COVID vaccine eligibility to include kids four and under In the previous week 171 new cases were announced.

COVID-19 vaccines were less likely to be distributed to US healthcare facilities if they were in counties with a high proportion of Black residents, and racial differences in vaccine uptake may be mainly due to anti-vaccine beliefs among Black adults, according to two new studies highlighting racial disparities in vaccine availability and coverage early in the country's rollout.

PHILADELPHIA - A Philadelphia community gathered to denounce gun violence less than 24-hours after a young girl was caught up in the crossfire of a street shooting. Authorities say a 7-year-old girl was struck in the hand when a shootout erupted on the 200 block of Armstrong Street around 8 p.m. Wednesday. She was rushed to Albert Einstein Medical Center where she was placed in stable condition, police said. "What did she do to deserve that? I’m tired of folks saying wrong place wrong time, the girl was in her community, that’s the right place," Pennsylvania State Rep.

tobacco products will display an image with the warning written over it "tobacco users die younger", the ministry said, adding that the new amendments have been made under the Cigarettes and other Tobacco Products (Packaging and Labelling) Rules, 2008 dated 21st July, 2022, which will be applicable from December 1, 2022. The image with health warning “Tobacco causes painful death" shall be valid for a period of twelve months following its commencement from December 1, 2022, while the image with warning “Tobacco users die younger" shall come into effect following the end of twelve months from the date of commencement of specified health warning of first one.

PITTSBURGH, PA - JULY 28: Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Philadelphia Phillies hits a three run home run during the sixth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on July 28, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) PITTSBURGH - Kyle Schwarber hit his National League-leading 32nd homer and Zack Wheeler pitched seven strong innings as the Philadelphia Phillies built a large lead and then held on for an 8-7 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday night.Schwarber’s three-run shot to right-center field off Zach Thompson in the sixth inning gave the Phillies a 7-0 lead.

ArriveCAN app following a recent complaint, Global News has learned.“Our office has received and is currently investigating a complaint that raises concerns with respect to the collection of personal information through ArriveCAN and subsequent use of that information,” said the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada in an email dated July 27. Recent ArriveCAN ‘glitch’ part of a growing list of concerns about the app Concerns about the type of personal data collected by ArriveCAN, how long this information is stored, and the way data is shared between different government agencies have been raised by privacy and legal experts over the past two years.In June 2020, a group of federal Conservatives also asked the privacy commissioner to investigate ArriveCAN due to concerns they had about the potential misuse of data.

Russian tank killed a Canadian fighter who was trying to carry a fallen comrade to safety in Ukraine’s Donetsk region, grieving members of his battalion say.Emile-Antoine Roy-Sirois, 31, from Montreal, died alongside three other foreign fighters on July 18, after his company was ambushed by a Russian tank near the front line in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region.It is believed to be the first Canadian death in active combat during the 2022 Russian invasion.“Emile brought humanity to the team,” says one of his comrades, who is known as “Fin.”“He was very kind. The group just won’t be the same without him.” Propaganda or providence — one Ukrainian’s wild story of survival Sirois’ body now lies in a morgue in the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro, awaiting instructions from the Canadian Embassy on how it should be repatriated.

The three woman sought by police were captured on store surveillance video stuffing nearly $2k in wigs underneath their shirts.  GLOUCESTER TWP, N.J. - Police in Camden County are searching for three women who they say stole nearly $2k in wigs from a local beauty shop. The Gloucester Township Police Department shared a surveillance video of the three women inside Coco Beauty Supply on Berlin-Cross Keys Road on July 20. According to police, the suspects went to the back of the store and tried on wigs for several minutes. The women then stuffed nearly $2k worth of wigs underneath their shirts and left without paying, police said. Investigators are asking anyone with information on the suspects to contact the Gloucester Township Police Department. 

tobacco product packs after making amendment in the Cigarettes and other Tobacco Products (Packaging and Labelling) Rules, 2008.  All tobacco products manufactured or imported or packaged on or after 1 December, 2022 shall display image -1 with the textual warning as ‘Tobacco causes painful death’ and those manufactured or imported or packaged on or after 1 December, 2023 shall display image-2 with the warning ‘Tobacco users die younger," the health ministry said in a release. Any person engaged directly or indirectly in the manufacture, production, supply, import or distribution of cigarettes or any tobacco products shall ensure that all tobacco product packages shall have the specified health warnings exactly as prescribed, the ministry said.  "Violation of these provision is a punishable offence with imprisonment or fine as prescribed in Section 20 of the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce, Production, Supply and Distribution) Act, 2003," said health ministry adding that the existing specified health warning shall continue till 30 November, 2022.

MAPLE SHADE, N.J. - A New Jersey woman was arrested after investigators said she posed as a state worker and knocked on a family's door to inquire about their infant daughter.Love Hodge, 29, was charged with Impersonating a Public Servant, Burglary and additional offenses. Officers from the Maple Shade Police Department were called to a home on Sunflower Path on July 23 for reports of a suspicious person. The caller told police that a woman came to her door claiming to be an employee with the New Jersey Department of Child Protection and Permanency. Police say the phony employee did not show identification or a business card, and inquired about the woman's 5-month-old daughter.

Canadian tour highlighted by apologies for the Catholic Church’s role in Indigenous residential schools, Pope Francis on Thursday acknowledged sexual abuse inflicted on “minors and vulnerable people.”Speaking at a prayer service at Quebec City’s Notre-Dame de Quebec Basilica-Cathedral, Francis said the church in Canada is on a new path after being devastated by “the evil perpetrated by some of its sons and daughters.”“I think in particular of the sexual abuse of minors and vulnerable people, crimes that require firm action and an irreversible commitment,” he said in an address delivered in his native Spanish.Francis has apologized during both the Alberta and Quebec legs of his visit for the role Catholic institutions played in the Indigenous residential school system – and until Thursday he had not mentioned sexual abuse. However, he did not specifically say sexual abuse happened at residential schools.He said the Christian community must never again allow itself to be “infected” by the idea that one culture is superior to another, reiterating his plea for forgiveness.

CHICAGO - The Mega Millions jackpot topped $1 billion this week — and continues to grow — ahead of Friday night’s drawing. It now stands as the second-highest prize in the game’s history, as currently estimated. The lottery grand prize on Thursday reached an estimated $1.1 billion with a $648.2 million cash option after hitting $1.02 billion on Wednesday. Friday’s Mega Millions jackpot is also the nation’s third-largest lottery prize ever.

NEW DELHI: There is adequate stock of drugs in the country for around 95% of ‘People Living with HIV’ (PLHIV) who are on first and second line of antiretroviral (ARV) regimens in the country, as per official sources. The mainstay of treatment for more than 85% people living with HIV (PLHIV) is Tablet TLD, a fixed-dose-combination of three anti-retroviral drugs - Tenofovir (300mg) +Lamivudine (300mg) + Dolutegravir (50mg) - for which there is sufficient stock nationally to last more than three months, they said.

Sprite is trading in its familiar green plastic bottle design for an even greener bottle — one that supports the circular economy, according to a statement from Coca-Cola.Starting on Aug. 1, all new bottles of Sprite will be found in clear plastic bottles, a major departure from the bubbly lemon-lime drink’s historic look.The popular drink was launched in the United States in 1961 and quickly became a household name with its signature green packaging.

COVID-19 deaths and 1,910 positive PCR tests in the seven-day period ending June 25.During that time, there were 60 new hospital admissions, compared to 44 admissions the previous week. Pfizer begins mid-stage trial for new vaccine targeting Omicron subvariant Also in comparison, the seven-day period ending July 18 saw 1,877 positive PCR tests and seven deaths.Since Dec.

San Francisco announced a state of emergency Thursday over the growing number of monkeypox cases, allowing officials to cut through red tape and fight a public health crisis reminiscent of the AIDS epidemic that began devastating the city in the 1980s.“We are in desperate need of vaccines to support the people of San Francisco,” Mayor London Breed said. The city has been pleading with federal health officials for more help, she said, but it has fallen on deaf ears.

Today we are reporting 7,605 community cases, 799 current hospitalisations.

The family of 44-year-old Maurice Pinkard gave an emotional plea about getting justice for the husband, father and grandfather fatally struck by a vehicle in Upper Chichester Township.  UPPER CHICHESTER TOWNSHIP, Pa. - The family of a 44-year-old man killed in a hit and run in Pennsylvania is making an emotional plea for people to come forward with information. Police say troopers responded to mile marker 2.4 on I-95 north in Upper Chichester Township on Saturday around 9:12 p.m. According to authorities, troopers found Maurice Pinkard, a motorcycle and a pick-up truck after they were all struck by a vehicle. State Police say a 44-year-old man died after he was fatally struck by a blue Ford F-150 that veered into the shoulder and hit him on Saturday night. The search for the vehicle and the driver involved is ongoing.Investigators say it was determined that a blue Ford F-150 traveling in the right lane on I-95 swerved onto the shoulder, striking Pinkard, who was filling his wife's car with gas after she ran out, and two other vehicles. Maurice's wife Caprice, four of their six children and one of their grandchildren joined Good Day Philadelphia to discuss the tragedy and their search for justice. The family of 44-year-old Maurice Pinkard, who was killed in a hit-and-run in Upper Chichester Township, speak with FOX 29's Mike Jerrick about how Maurice's death has impacted their family.

George R.R. Martin missed the premiere for Game Of Thrones spin-off House Of The Dragon after testing positive for COVID-19.The author confirmed he wouldn’t be attending the Los Angeles premiere on Wednesday (July 27) in a short video, after testing positive for the virus following his appearance at San Diego Comic-Con.“My symptoms are minor,” Martin said.

PHILADELPHIA - Investigators with the Philadelphia Police Department are searching for a burglary suspect accused of stealing a safe from a North Philly pizzeria. According to authorities, the incident occurred on July 23 at 5:31 a.m. Police say the suspect entered through the front door of the pizzeria on the 100 block of Diamond Street. He then walked behind the counter and removed the safe with $20,000, according to officials. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESAuthorities say the suspect was wearing a brown towel on his head and dark-colored clothing during the incident. Police released surveillance video and images of the suspect both inside and outside of the pizzeria. Anyone with information is urged to contact Philadelphia police at 215-686-8477 or submit an anonymous tip. Police say they are searching for the person seen here with a brown towel on their head and dark-colored clothing.

Covid-19 controls have become part of 'business as usual' for NHS Forth Valley as it moves to the latest phase of the pandemic.

Toronto police say they are investigating after fireworks were set off at a Dua Lipa concert inside of Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday night.

The federal government is proposing $1,337 in compensation for turning in an AR-15 rifle under a mandatory buyback program.

USA Today reported.“I was going to start today by introducing George R.R. Martin and tell you how great it is to have George on the journey with us,” Bloys said to the audience at the premiere.

A slower-than-expected shift to e-commerce and decades-high inflation are among the headwinds slowing Shopify’s growth, but experts say these trends also have a significant bearing on the future of retail itself.

A Monaghan-based GP has said the proposed plan to end Covid-19 testing for the general population in the autumn should be discussed with GPs.

WASHINGTON - What started as a $4 trillion effort during President Joe Biden's first months in office to rebuild America's public infrastructure and family support systems has ended up a much slimmer, but not unsubstantial, compromise package of inflation-fighting health care, climate change, and deficit reduction strategies that appears headed toward quick votes in Congress.Lawmakers are poring over the $739 billion proposal struck by two top negotiators, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and holdout Sen. Joe Manchin, the conservative West Virginia Democrat who rejected Biden's earlier drafts but surprised colleagues late Wednesday with a new one.What's in, and out, of the Democrats' 725-page "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" as it stands now:Launching a long-sought goal, the bill would allow the Medicare program to negotiate prescription drug prices with pharmaceutical companies, saving the federal government some $288 billion over the 10-year budget window.Those new revenues would be put back into lower costs for seniors on medications, including a $2,000 out-of-pocket cap for older adults buying prescriptions from pharmacies.Money would also be used to provide free vaccinations for seniors, who now are among the few not guaranteed free access, according to a summary document.Matthew Buettgens, a senior fellow at the Urban Institute, explains how the unwinding of Medicaid continuous coverage once the public health emergency ends will present certain challenges.The bill would extend the subsidies provided during the COVID-19 pandemic to help some Americans who buy health insurance on their own.Under earlier pandemic relief, the extra help was set to expire this year.

PHILADELPHIA - Growing frustration over spiking gun violence in Philadelphia, and concerns about last week’s shooting at the July 4th celebration, has pushed the controversial practice of stop and frisk back into the conversation.Stop and frisk is just how it sounds: police stop someone and search for weapons and contraband.City Council President Darrell Clarke raised the issue last week in a press briefing after two law enforcement officers were wounded just before the start of the July 4th fireworks. "There are a lot of citizens in Philadelphia who talk about when are we going to talk about stop and frisk in a constitutionally enacted way," Clarke said.While Clarke did not endorse the idea of returning to the practice, which critics say unfairly targets communities of color, he did press for a detailed conversation about the stop and frisk policy. "That's a conversation we're going to have," said Clarke.

Man dies after being shot 13 times Monday afternoon, police say. PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police are on the scene after they say a man was shot and killed on Broad Street Monday afternoon.The man was reportedly struck after gunfire erupted near the North Philadelphia station for SEPTA's Broad Street Line around 3 p.m.Police say the victim, age 35-40 years old, suffered 13 gunshot wounds throughout his body.He was transported to Temple University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.Police say a man is in custody in connection to the shooting.

PHILADELPHIA - A man and a young teenager are in the hospital after being shot in North Philadelphia. According to police, officers from the 25th District responded to the area of 6th Street and Eerie Avenue around 1:40 a.m. Monday. Authorities say a 14-year-old boy was shot once in the backside and a 21-year-old man was shot once in the right thigh. Both victims were taken to Temple Hospital where they were placed in stable condition, according to officials. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESThis is a developing story.

PHILADELPHIA - A man is in critical condition after he was shot in North Philadelphia on Thursday, according to police. Authorities say officers responded to a 911 call for a shooting on the 2800 block of 6th Street around 2:40 a.m. Lt. Dennis Rosenbaum told reporters that while on the way, officers received notification that an injured man was on the highway. According to police, the officers found the man with multiple gunshot wounds throughout the body and rushed him to Temple Hospital. The man is currently in critical condition, according to Rosenbaum. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESThe investigation is still in the preliminary phase, but authorities said blood and shell casings were found at the scene. This is a developing story.

Philadelphia police investigate a shooting in North Philadelphia that killed a 60-year-old man. NORTH PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police are investigating after a 60-year-old man was shot and killed in North Philadelphia.Officials say 39th District police were called to the 2900 block of North Taney Street, Saturday morning, around 11, for a reported shooting.Responding officers found a 60-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound to the shoulder.MORE HEADLINES:He was rushed by medics to Temple University Hospital, where he died a short time later.According to authorities, police are actively investigating possible motives into the shooting.