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PHILADELPHIA - Police say an afternoon shooting left a teenage boy injured in North Philadelphia on Sunday.The 15-year-old was reportedly shot one time in the knee on the 3100 block of Broad Street just before 1 p.m.He is in stable condition after walking into Temple University Hospital, according to police.No arrest has been made, and no weapon recovered.

PHILADELPHIA - An appeals court has ordered a new trial for a New Jersey man convicted in a stabbing death shortly after the Philadelphia Eagles won the Super Bowl in 2018.The court cited an assistant prosecutor's repeatedly calling the defendant a liar and also cited errors in the judge's instructions to the jury.Supreme Life, 60, of Lumberton was sentenced to 20 years after he was convicted in Burlington County in March 2019 of passion provocation manslaughter in the death of Moriah Walker, 26, of Brooklyn, N.Y., and the attempted murder of another New York man.Life, formerly known as Charles Hoskins, testified that as people were outside celebrating the Eagles’ February 2018 win, he teased his son, a Dallas Cowboys fan, and his son responded with an epithet about the Eagles. He said two New York men leaving a nearby party overheard the remark and attacked his son, and he acted in self-defense.During the trial, Life acknowledged having lied in a statement to police, and the appeals court said that was fair game for prosecutors to point out.

Ukraine‘s energy and foreign ministers are condemning the decision by the Canadian government to allow Germany to return controversial turbines being serviced in Canada to Russia‘s Gazprom.In a statement published on the Ukrainian government’s energy ministry website Sunday afternoon, the ministers said they were “deeply disappointed” by Canada’s decision and urged the government to reverse it. In the statement, they added that returning the turbine would amount to adjusting the sanctions imposed on Moscow “to the whims of Russia.”Gazprom has blamed the turbines for its decision to halve the flow of gas to Germany, which is heavily dependent on Russian natural gas and recently declared an “alarm stage” over looming gas shortages.

Whale washes up in Cape May County. (Grassy Sound Marina)CAPE MAY COUNTY, N.J. - A dead humpback whale has been found close to shore in New Jersey on Sunday, prompting a response from local and state emergency crews.The whale's body could be seen caught under a pier near Wildwood in a Facebook photo posted by Grassy Sound Marina.New Jersey State Marine Police were on the scene, waiting for the Coast Guard and Marine Mammal Stranding Center, according to the post."A 25-foot juvenile humpback whale.

Novak Djokovic shared an controversial video that suggested the coronavirus pandemic was caused by 5G. Jelena Djokovic shared a video at the beginning of the pandemic when so many things were still unknown about the virus that suggested that the entire pandemic was a result of 5G.

ATLANTA - Passengers aboard a Spirit Airlines flight from Tampa to Atlanta Sunday morning are safe after the plane caught fire during the landing process, airport officials said.Video shows flames and smoke coming from underneath Spirit Airlines flight 383 after it landed at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.According to Spirit Airlines, a brake overheated upon landing at the airport around 9:45 a.m., causing a small fire. First responders were quickly able to extinguish the flames.

Corion Evans, 16, was honored Tuesday with a Certificates of Commendation from Moss Point Mayor Billy Knight after he helped save three teen girls and a police officer from drowning in the Pascagoula River over the weekend. (Moss Point Police Departm A Mississippi teen received a commendation Tuesday night for his heroic efforts in helping to save three teenage girls who crashed into a river and a responding police officer from drowning over the weekend.Corion Evans, 16, jumped into the Pascagoula River in Moss Point around 2:30 a.m.

PHILADELPHIA - Get the sunblock and bathing suits ready, because today is the perfect day to hit the beach!The rain has left the forecast Sunday as sunny skies and less humidity are expected for the entire day with a high of 84 degrees.More pleasant weather Monday with highs in the mid 80s, lots of sun, and low humidity.  Then, back to summer we go...Tuesday will very humid as high reach the 90s with storms firing off throughout the evening.

A woman reacts as security forces and forensic service inspect the scene of a mass shooting in Soweto, South Africa, on July 10, 2022. Photo by Ihsaan Haffejee/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) JOHANNESBURG (AP) - A mass shooting at a tavern in Johannesburg's Soweto township has killed 15 people and left others in critical condition, according to police.Police say they are investigating reports that a group of men arrived in a minibus taxi and opened fire on some of the patrons at the bar shortly after midnight Sunday.Those injured have been taken to Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital.The number of cartridges found on the scene indicates that a group of people opened fire in the bar, said Gauteng province police commissioner Lt.

BBC Breakfast weather star Sarah Keith-Lucas worried viewers when she struggled through her weather report this week.The TV weather forecaster tried desperately to fight off a coughing fit that would have ruined her segment on Sunday's show (July 10).Poor Sarah looked visibly uncomfortable as she did her best to tell the nation about a possible heatwave without coughing on air.READ MORE:BBC Breakfast's Naga Munchetty admits 'huge loss for BBC' as she pays tribute to co-starShe ended up apologising to the viewers at home, explaining she was suffering from a cough.Stifling a cough, Sarah said: "Excuse me," before adding: "Very sorry for my cough!"Her voice had started shaking during the report which interrupted her momentum, but luckily she managed not to cough.However, hosts Nina Warhurst and Roger Johnson were quick to praise their brave colleague for her professionalism.Concerned for his co-star, Roger said: "Hopefully, somebody is standing by with a glass of water for you, Sarah."Sarah replied: "That's exactly what I'm going to do!"Roger remarked: "Well done," before adding: "You battled on brilliantly, well done - thank you."Nina was also impressed as she chimed in: "She came through it, well done, Sarah!"She added "That is a true professional, she didn't cough all throughout but she was dying to."Fans flocked to Twitter to air their concerns for the weather presenter during the broadcast.For more of the latest showbiz and TV news from the Daily Star, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here.One asked: "Hope you’re ok? So professional to continue."Sarah herself replied: "Thanks! I usually manage to hold off a cough till the end of a broadcast but just not today."A second said: "#bbcbreakfast Get the poor

World Health Organization (WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus spoke of a new sub-variant of the highly transmissible Omicron variant of Covid-19 that has now been detected in India. Omicron sub-variants BA.4, BA.5 may fuel into a new Covid infection surge, a top health official in India said on 8 July. Ghebreyesus also talked about the global sudden surge in coronavirus cases.

Omicron subvariants called BA. 4 and BA. 5.

PHILADELPHIA - Police are investigating after a man was reportedly shot during a carjacking in Oxford Circle Sunday morning.A man was robbed at gunpoint around 3:30 a.m. near the intersection of Oakland and Van Kirk streets, according to police.The victim was shot at least two times, and transported to a local hospital.

Liam Gallagher says he was left gutted to have to cut a gig short after falling ill mid-performance.The rocker, 49, has taken to social media to address fans after he reportedly left the stage just 30 minutes into his set at Festival Bureaugard in France on Friday (July 8) night. He has since apologised to festival goers after throwing down his maracas and tambourine before walking off while performing Oasis hit Stand By Me.READ MORE: Liam Gallagher compares himself to superhero and says he sleeps in Superman costumeThe star has now explained that he has been diagnosed with laryngitis and is on doctor's orders to rest.

PHILADELPHIA - A man is dead after police say he was shot and killed in Chinatown during an early morning shooting.Police responded to the shooting on the second floor of an apartment resident on Cherry Street around 4 a.m. Sunday.A man found inside reportedly suffered multiple gunshot wounds.

PHILADELPHIA - Police say a man and woman became the victims of a double shooting early Sunday morning.A 19-year-old man and 18-year-old were reportedly shot as they sat inside their car on 8th and Huntington streets shortly before 3 am.Police say shots were fired into the car after another car pulled up beside the victims.Both victims were rushed to the hospital, but their conditions are unknown at this time.Police say no motive is known, and no arrests have been made.

HIS love of caning is legendary, but Lewis Capaldi is the latest star to go on a health kick.  We can reveal that the Someone You Loved hitmaker has swapped necking Stellas before gigs for sweaty exercise routines. The Scottish singer’s new rider includes room for his £3,000 Peloton exercise bike in his backstage dressing room so he can do a calorie-busting workout before taking to the stage.

Covid identified, an expert has claimed. With the heatwave well and truly upon us it may not necessarily be the easiest symptom to detect.

Fairview Mall Plaza– police o/s– officers have located 2 men suffering from gunshot wounds– injuries appear serious– @TorontoMedics o/s – assessing patients– ongoing investigation– any info call police 416-808-2222#GO139975^al— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) July 9, 2022An ongoing investigation into the incident is taking place and anyone with information has been asked to contact police.

COLWYN, Pa. - On the year anniversary of the unsolved murder of a 16-year-old Delaware County girl, her peers take to the streets. They want her killer caught and they want the violence to stop.They marched from the scene of the murder of Kyanna Woods McCrea in Colwyn to the police station, hoping to send a message.Kyanna’s mom, LaToya McCrea says it isn’t just about honoring her daughter, but demanding better from the youth of Philadelphia."To get a call to action to stop the violence, especially with these young kids out here. It’s sad cause it’s kids killing kids and it’s senseless.

India's Covid-19 case tally rose by 18,840 in a day to reach 4,36,04,394 while the number of active cases increased to 1,25,028, according to Union Health Ministry data. The death toll has climbed to 5,25,386 with 43 more people succumbing to the viral disease and the active caseload increased by 2,693, comprising 0.29 per cent of the total infections, while the national Covid-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.51 per cent, the health ministry said. The daily positivity rate was 4.14 per cent while the weekly positivity rate was recorded at 4.09 per cent, according to the health ministry.

Steve Burton is opening up about his exit from General Hospital.

SAITAMA, JAPAN - MARCH 29: Referee Tantashev Ilgiz disallows a goal after checking VAR during the FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier Final Round Group B match between Japan and Vietnam at Saitama Stadium on March 29, 2022 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Mas FIFA will introduce new technology to improve offside calls at the World Cup in Qatar this year, using a limb-tracking camera system.FIFA said Friday it is ready to launch semi-automated offside technology (SAOT) that uses multiple cameras to track player movements plus a sensor in the ball — and will quickly show 3D images on stadium screens at the tournament to help fans understand the referee’s call.It's the third World Cup in a row that sees FIFA introduce new technology to help referees.Goal-line technology was ready for the 2014 tournament in Brazil after a notorious refereeing error in 2010.

Covid (medically vulnerable or otherwise) and you're indoors with others who aren't masked, consider upgrading to an N95. Cloth and surgical mask protect if all wear, but if others aren't masked, a tightly fitting N95 is much more effective," Dr Tom Frieden recommends.

Also Read: New covid sub-variant detected in India monitored by WHO: 10 points While they’re more transmissible and better able to evade immune defenses than earlier versions, people who have been vaccinated or previously infected are generally suffering low rates of severe illness, according to Dan Barouch, a virologist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston.  Also Read: Omicron BA.2.75 is alarming! Experts point 3 key reasons why tracking new COVID variant is essential Meanwhile, a new sub-lineage BA.2.75 of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus, which has been detected in India and some other countries, are being closely tracked by the World Health Organisation, Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said. “In Europe and America, BA.4 and BA.5 are driving waves.

Today we are reporting 7,461 community cases and 662 current hospitalisations.

PLANO, Texas - A pregnant mother from Plano who got a ticket for driving in the high-occupancy lane [HOV] on Highway 75 said she was in her right to drive there because her fetus should count as a passenger.According to the Dallas Morning News, Brandy Bottone, who was 34 weeks pregnant, was pulled over on June 29 while driving in the HOV lane on U.S. HWY 75 because she was in a hurry to pick up her son.HOV rules require there be at least one other passenger in the car.When a Dallas County Sheriff’s Department officer asked Bottone if there was anyone else in the vehicle, she reportedly answered yes, and pointed to her stomach.CONTINUED COVERAGE: Roe v.

Rogers Communications has apologized for a serious network outage that disrupted service for more than 10 million Canadians. The “network system failure” was caused by a maintenance upgrade, he says.In an interview with Global News, Tony Staffieri said there was “a maintenance upgrade in our core network, and that caused our routers to malfunction.”As a result, some “routers erroneously flooded the network with traffic.” Rogers says wireless services restored for ‘vast majority’ as mass outage drags on Staffieri said the corporation has come to the conclusion that this series of events caused the serious network outage after deploying “hundreds and thousands” of people to work on the problem, including some from “around the world.”He confirmed the outage hit more than 10 million customers.The outage, which persisted throughout most of Friday, impacted cellular and internet services across Canada, bringing major sectors from banking to government services to a halt.Rogers did not acknowledge the issue until just before 9 a.m.