Florida man walking on I-75 struck, killed; 3 others injured

Jahmil French, 'Degrassi: The Next Generation' actor, dead at 29

06.03.2021 / 14:02

Jahmil French visits Build to discuss the series "Soundtrack" at Build Studio on December 18, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images) Jahmil French, best known for his role as Dave Turner in the Canadian drama series "Degrassi: The Next Generation," has died at age 29. Screenwriter and producer Joshua Safran, who worked with the actor on the Netflix series "Soundtrack" in 2019 confirmed the news on Twitter."I can confirm my good friend, co-worker, and all around inspiration, Jahmil French, passed away yesterday," Safran wrote.

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06.03.2021 / 13:27

Every SPFL and SFA Covid punishment dished out as Rangers Five probe continues

Steven Gerrard feeling let down. An update from SFA chief executive Ian Maxwell revealed the compliance process is still ongoing with no decision taken yet on bans for Nathan Patterson, Calvin Bassey, Bongani Zungu, Dapo Mebude and Brian Kinnear.

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06.03.2021 / 13:14

20 million Covid vaccine doses to 20 countries under COVAX

More than 20 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines have been provided to 20 countries under COVAX (COVID-19 Vaccine Global Access), the World Health Organization (WHO) announced yesterday.

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06.03.2021 / 13:08

Mum's terror after whole family struck down by Covid with husband still in induced coma

A mum-of-six whose husband is still in an induced coma in hospital after contracting coronavirus has thanked wonderful hospital staff for "bringing him back from the brink" of death.

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06.03.2021 / 13:03

Olympian Perri Shakes-Drayton opens up on struggles of becoming a mum in the pandemic

Perri Shakes-Drayton has candidly opened up about the struggles of becoming a first time mum in the pandemic.The 32 year old former British track Olympian announced the happy news that she was expecting her first child with husband Mike Edwards in May last year. And, as a result, the former athlete spent her pregnancy in and out of lockdown.

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06.03.2021 / 12:29

Democrats advance Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 bill in marathon Senate session

Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan early on Saturday, turning back Republican attempts to modify the package in a marathon session that had begun the prior day.With Republicans united in opposition, Democrats who narrowly control the chamber must keep all 50 of their members on board in order to pass the package, as they hope to do this weekend.Progress ground to a halt for more than 11 hours as Democrats negotiated a compromise on unemployment benefits to satisfy centrists, chiefly Senator Joe Manchin, who worried the massive package might overheat the economy.With that issue resolved, the chamber then voted on some of the hundreds of proposals to modify the bill.Democrats voted down a Republican proposals that would have

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06.03.2021 / 11:25

Taylor Nolan's unearthed offensive tweets result in 'multiple complaints' to state health department

The Bachelor alum Taylor Nolan's offensive tweets have led to 'multiple complaints' being filed against her with the Washington State Department Of Health.Nolan, 27, posted the tweets in 2011 and 2012 but they were unearthed this week, causing a furious backlash online.As she is a licensed mental health counselor in Washington, the complaints have been directed to that state's health department, a spokesperson for the government agency revealed to E! News on Friday.

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Manchin, key Senate swing vote, boosts West Virginia's hopes

06.03.2021 / 10:44

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia has long proclaimed itself “Almost Heaven,” a nod to a song and soaring mountaintop vistas. Now some joke the state name-checked in “Take Me Home, Country Roads” could take things up a notch as Democratic U.S. Sen Joe Manchin bargains his way through Congress.

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06.03.2021 / 09:53

Covid-19: Multilayer masks most effective at preventing aerosol generation, says IISc study

BENGALURU : Multilayer masks are most effective at preventing aerosol generation, says a new study conducted by a team led by researchers at Bengaluru-based Indian Institute of Science (IISc).The study was carried out in collaboration with scientists in UC San Diego and University of Toronto Engineering.According to IISc, when a person coughs, large droplets (>200 microns) hit the inner surface of a mask at a high speed, penetrate the mask fabric and break up or "atomise" into smaller droplets, which have a greater chance of aerosolisation and thereby carrying viruses like SARS-CoV-2 with them.Using a high-speed camera, the team closely tracked individual cough-like droplets impinging on single, double and multi-layered masks, and noted the

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06.03.2021 / 09:07

Dalai Lama gets first shot of Covid vaccine in Dharamshala

https://t.co/CR2Pem2osOThe Central Tibetan Administration's (CTA) had requested the state and central government to make arrangements for the spiritual leader's vaccination nearly two months ago, Palden, the Health Secretary of the CTA told ANI on Wednesday.There are currently 589 active COVID-19 cases in Himachal Pradesh, as per the union health ministry. As many as 57,428 recoveries and 997 deaths have been reported in the state so far.The second phase of the COVID-19 vaccination drive to inoculate people above 60 years and those over 45 with comorbidities against the coronavirus commenced on March 1.

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Senate Dems strike jobless aid deal, relief bill OK in sight

06.03.2021 / 08:17

WASHINGTON – Senate leaders and moderate Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin struck a deal over emergency jobless benefits, breaking a logjam that had stalled the party's showpiece $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill.

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California OKs reopening of ball parks, Disneyland

06.03.2021 / 08:17

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California has cleared a path for fans to hit the stands at opening-day baseball games and return to Disneyland nearly a year after coronavirus restrictions shuttered major entertainment spots.

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California to allow Disneyland, Major League Baseball to reopen amid coronavirus

06.03.2021 / 07:49

California on Friday lifted some coronavirus restrictions on outdoor sports and entertainment venues, clearing the way for fans to attend games on Major League Baseball’s opening day and for theme parks like Disneyland to reopen for the first time in more than a year.The rules take effect April 1, but they only apply to people living in California. Baseball teams, event organizers and theme parks are not allowed to sell tickets to anyone living out of state as public health officials try to limit mixing while continuing to roll out coronavirus vaccinations.The San Diego Padres, Los Angeles Angels and Oakland A’s all announced they will have fans in the stands for opening day on April 1.

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Motivation High School student killed in shooting remembered and praised

06.03.2021 / 07:41

WEST PHILADELPHIA - A 15-year-old girl is being remembered for the huge presence she had at Motivation High School where she was a 10th grade scholar. "She affected everybody she met in a positive way," said Principal Rennu Teli-Johnson about 15-year-old Embaba Mengesteabe. Teli-Johnson is still emotional days after the beautiful and bright teen passed away. "We were shattered. That’s the best way I can put it out.

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Police: Man found dead in pool of blood inside burning home in Somerton

06.03.2021 / 07:33

NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA - Police say a 62-year-old man was found dead in a pool of blood inside a burning Somerton home.A neighbor made the discovery on the 11000 Greiner Road Friday around 7 p.m.Fire department officials say they found two separate fires on the second floor and basement. They were eventually able to put them out a half hour later.The investigation is going.This is a developing story.

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Wells Fargo Center getting ready to welcome back fans Sunday

06.03.2021 / 07:33

SOUTH PHILADELPHIA - We're getting our first look inside the nearly renovated Wells Fargo Center ahead of fans returning Sunday.A couple of miles from the Wells Fargo Center, Gritty and a Flyers banner hang at the newsstand."It’s a start we waited a long time for this to happen and everybody looking forward to it the 76ers and the Flyers," Dan Kearney said.It’s sweet news that the Wells Fargo Center is about to throw open its doors on Sunday for the first Flyers game with fans in almost a year. At 15% capacity under COVID safety rules that is about 3,100 people in the arena."3,100 is definitely better than zero.

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‘I think we’re in the Black section:’ Couple says Orlando restaurant segregated diners

06.03.2021 / 06:41

ORLANDO, Fla. – A New Jersey couple has come forward after a dining experience at Maggiano’s Little Italy at the Pointe Orlando location. Dorothy Moody and her husband Colin O’Hanlon have accused the restaurant of practicing segregated seating.

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California to let Disneyland, Major League Baseball reopen

06.03.2021 / 06:41

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California on Friday lifted some coronavirus restrictions on outdoor sports and entertainment venues, clearing the way for fans to attend games on Major League Baseball’s opening day and for theme parks like Disneyland to reopen for the first time in more than a year.

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Dentists, teachers, bus drivers want Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine in B.C.

06.03.2021 / 06:09

B.C. to prioritize COVID-19 outbreaks and clusters with first doses of AstraZeneca vaccine Education staff have had the second-highest number of COVID-19 claims accepted by WorkSafeBC, behind only health-care workers, and teachers have faced challenging conditions, Mooring said.“It’s been a very difficult and stressful environment for teachers in B.C.,” she said Friday.“Teachers have not, from the very start, been satisfied with the preventative measures that have been in place in classrooms.

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Coronavirus: Chaotic scene at Newmarket COVID-19 vaccination site prompts change

06.03.2021 / 06:01

COVID-19 vaccination site on this week, local officials came together to pinpoint what went wrong and how to fix it.On Thursday, seniors over the age of 80 attempted to get their vaccinations at the Ray Twinney Recreation Complex. Instead, many endured lengthy waits in bone-chilling temperatures.“There had to be hundreds lined up outside,” recalled 84-year-old Crawford Heritage.He accompanied his wife to her appointment that day.

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COVID-19 vaccination sites in Orlando could see big crowds this weekend

06.03.2021 / 06:01

ORLANDO, Fla. – With more people eligible for vaccines, crowds are expected to increase at area vaccination sites this weekend.

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22 dogs rescued from freezing Texas temperatures arrive in DC area

06.03.2021 / 05:53

ARLINGTON, Va. (FOX 5 DC) - Nearly two dozen dogs who were rescued from ice-cold temperatures in Texas arrived in the D.C.

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Injured Booker won't play in All-Star Game, Conley replaces

06.03.2021 / 05:43

PHOENIX – Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker won't play in the NBA All-Star Game this weekend because of a mild sprain in his left knee, opening up space for Utah's Mike Conley to make his first All-Star appearance.

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Judge dismisses lawsuit by Democratic AGs to recognize ERA

06.03.2021 / 05:43

A federal judge on Friday dismissed a lawsuit filed by three Democratic state attorneys general that had sought to force the federal government to recognize Virginia's vote last year to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment and add it to the Constitution.

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Health Canada approves Johnson & Johnson jab

Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 shot has been approved for use in Canada, the fourth shot in the country’s vaccine arsenal.

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Health Canada approves Johnson & Johnson vaccine

Global’s Keith Baldrey has more on how Health Canada’s approval of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine will impact B.C.’s COVID-19 immunization plan.

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UK 'well-equipped' to stay ahead of Covid variants, says top scientist

A top scientist says the UK is "well-equipped" to stay ahead of Covid variants amid hopes for a better summer.

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Alberta sisters with rare, devastating disease stuck in South Africa and desperate to get home

It’s another hurdle for an Alberta family already dealing with a devastating diagnosis. We first told you about their two daughters — who have the same rare, terminal disease — in December.

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06.03.2021 / 05:11

UPDATE : 01 dead and three injured in Marine Drive Hit & Run

Colombo (News 1st); One person died and three others were injured in a fatal Hit & Run incident down Rajasinghe Road in Marine Drive, Wellawatte.Police Spokesperson DIG Ajith Rohana speaking to News 1st said the accident was caused by a drunk driver who had left a night club in Wellawatte, early on Saturday (06) morning while a passenger in the car was under the influence of alcohol.The Wellawatte Police arrested both the driver and the passenger following the hit & run, he added.

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Trump offers early endorsement for loyal SC governor

06.03.2021 / 04:51

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Former President Donald Trump on Friday endorsed South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster's bid for a second full term in 2022, continuing their yearslong alliance in a move to strengthen ties with the early-voting state that Trump won twice.

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06.03.2021 / 04:37

No new COVID-19 community cases; 9 cases in managed isolation

There are no new COVID-19 cases to report in the community.

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Asteroid Apophis: Huge space rock to pass by Earth, even closer in 2029

06.03.2021 / 04:27

LOS ANGELES - A huge asteroid called Apophis will make its closest approach to Earth, but pass safely by our planet Friday evening.According to Space.com, Apophis will remain about 44 times as distant as the moon on March 5.

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Missing Mount Dora boy may be traveling to Colorado or Wisconsin with 42-year-old man

06.03.2021 / 04:23

MOUNT DORA, Fla. – Mount Dora police have issued an alert for a missing 9-year-old boy who may be traveling out of state with a 42-year-old man.

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Coronavirus: New St. Patrick’s Day health orders aim to curb gatherings, parties

06.03.2021 / 04:21

Coronavirus: Kingston officials warn of fines for gathering over St. Patrick’s Day week These new orders for businesses that serve alcohol include:KFL&A Public Health says that any failure to comply with this class order can result in fines of up to $5,000 for individuals, and $25,000 for corporations for every day or part of a day on which the offence occurs or continues.“Last year before we went in lockdown, there was significant social activity associated with St.

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Rink-turned-field hospital switching to mass coronavirus immunization site in Saskatoon

06.03.2021 / 04:21

COVID-19 vaccine will be a hockey rink-turned-field hospital.In April 2020, the SHA chose Merlis Belsher Place as a possible location to treat coronavirus-related patients if needed.

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Weather Authority: Sunny, chilly weekend across the region

06.03.2021 / 04:13

PHILADELPHIA - A sunny and chilly weekend is in store for the Delaware Valley with temperatures about 10 degrees below average for this time in March. The cold weekend will give way to milder conditions on Monday and spring-like temperatures by mid-week.DOWNLOAD THE FOX 29 WEATHER AUTHORITY APPNearly identical weather days are ahead for Saturday and Sunday.

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Woman walked into home, grabbed child in attempted kidnapping, deputies say

06.03.2021 / 03:53

PALM COAST, Fla. - A mother is relieved that her child is okay after a very scary situation in their own home.Nolda Jean Pierre-Theolin, 26, is accused of entering the home and grabbing her son. She is now charged with attempted kidnapping and burglary. "She says, 'This is my baby! Come here, come here! Oh, my baby, come here!'" said Katherine Sanchez, describing the moment she said a stranger walked into her home and tried taking her 3-year-old son, Gabriel.

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As more COVID-19 vaccines arrive, provinces look to revise vaccination timeline

06.03.2021 / 03:37

COVID-19 vaccines and possible dosing gaps, Canadian provinces are now aiming to review their vaccination timelines and get more people immunized earlier than projected.The Johnson & Johnson vaccine is the newest to be approved by Health Canada, which unlike the others, requires just a single dose.Canada has pre-purchased 10 million doses, and has options to buy another 28 million doses. Additionally, the country is expected to receive 12.8 million doses between April to June, from Pfizer alone.

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Upward trend continues as B.C. reports 634 new COVID-19 cases, four deaths

06.03.2021 / 03:37

COVID-19 on Friday, the highest, single-day increase reported since early January.In a written statement, health officials said four more people had died of COVID-19, bringing the total number of fatalities to 1,380.Of the new cases, 149 new cases were in the Vancouver Coastal Health region, 365 were in the Fraser Health region, 26 were in the Island Health region, 33 were in the Interior Health region and 60 were in the Northern Health region. B.C.

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High stress and difficult emotions: critical care physician weighs in on a year of pandemic

06.03.2021 / 03:37

For the past year, University of Alberta Hospital critical care physician Dr. Peter Brindley has been a regular guest of Gord Steinke, sharing the challenges front-line workers faced as the COVID-19 pandemic grew.

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‘False sense of security’: Study finds some thermal imaging temperature checks show inaccurate readings

06.03.2021 / 03:23

issued a public alert this week warning that improper use of such tools could lead to inaccurate temperature readings and "present potentially serious public health risks.""While thermal imaging is not an effective diagnostic device for COVID-19, it can determine if someone has an elevated temperature, which can be an important risk management tool during the pandemic when used properly," FDA chief medical officer William Maisel said. "But improper use and marketing of thermal imaging systems may lead to inaccurate temperature readings and pose a potential danger to public health."FILE IMAGE - View of a screen of a test system of a thermal imaging camera which checks body temperatures at El Dorado International Airport on Aug.

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Conners builds 1-shot lead at Bay Hill as McIlroy lurks

06.03.2021 / 03:09

ORLANDO, Fla. – Corey Conners spent more time grinding out pars than chasing birdies, and that proved to be the right recipe Friday at the Arnold Palmer Invitational as Bay Hill began to bake under a warm sun.

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'Miracle on Ice' star Mark Pavelich dies at treatment home

06.03.2021 / 03:09

MINNEAPOLIS – A member of the “Miracle on Ice” Olympic hockey team has died at a treatment center for mental illness.

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Updated CDC guidelines for those who are vaccinated coming ‘soon’

06.03.2021 / 03:09

While vaccines continue to roll out and more sites are administering the shots, some people are looking to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for guidance on updated health and safety guidelines for those who are vaccinated.

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Coronavirus: 29 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Simcoe Muskoka

06.03.2021 / 02:31

coronavirus cases on Friday, bringing the local total number of cases up to 6,618, including 189 deaths.Local public health also confirmed one new case of the COVID-19 B.1.1.7 variant, which was first discovered in the U.K., in the region and 20 additional people who have screened positive for a “variant of concern.” Testing is still underway to determine the exact variant strain.

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‘I wouldn’t be here today if it weren’t for these heroes:’ Monument honors crew members who died in Oviedo plane crash

06.03.2021 / 02:27

OVIEDO, Fla. – In 1962, a navy plane experienced equipment failure and three crew members on board are credited for navigating the plane away from crashing into a school in Oviedo. It’s a moment in Central Florida history some may not know about.

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NASA shifts next astronaut launch with SpaceX; Boeing Starliner test flight date TBD

06.03.2021 / 02:27

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Launch dates in April are shifting for NASA’s Commercial Crew partners SpaceX and Boeing, the agency announced this week.

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