‘Lessons for the world’: Bill Gates lauds India's Covid vaccination drive

Today we are reporting 5,549 community cases, 383 current hospitalisations, and 11 deaths.

WEST CHESTER, Pa. - Scores of cats and dogs, all looking for "furever" homes in Chester County.Cody Tyson connected with a German Shepherd mix puppy right away and just had to take her home during Brandywine Valley SPCA’s Mega Adoption Event. "I looked around for a while and she came in and just felt good. Took her out back, let me meet her outside of the kennel.

WEST PHILADELPHIA - It was a celebration of life Sunday in West Philadelphia for a teenager who drowned in Wildwood a few weeks ago.Family and friends gather to release balloons to honor Alfred Nasir Williams, who drowned in Wildwood May 31st. Friends and family remembered 19-year-old Alfred Nasir Williams, of Drexel Hill, with a balloon release at Cobb’s Creek Park.Williams grew up playing basketball at the park as a kid.Williams died May 31st.

SOUTH PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police are investigating a double shooting that critically injured a 20-year-old man.Officials say police were called to the 2500 block of South 7th Street, in South Philadelphia, Sunday afternoon, a little before 4:30, on a report of gunshots.Responding officers found two men suffering from gunshot wounds.MORE HEADLINES:A 27-year-old man was shot in the ankle. He was taken by a private vehicle to Methodist Hospital and placed in stable condition.A 20-year-old man was shot in the leg.

The Crab Trapper (Credit: Tamworth Distilling) A new whiskey has a unique ingredient: crabs.Tamworth Distilling of New Hampshire unveiled its "Crab Trapper," a green-crab flavored whiskey.The company said the whiskey is an innovative solution to a problem in the state: invasive: pesky green crabs that are wreaking havoc on coastal areas.

Sutton Foster has to pause the music! On Sunday, the actress shared that she tested positive for COVID-19. “Hi everybody I just wanted to let everyone know that today, this morning, I tested positive for Covid,” the 47-year-old actress said to the camera in a video posted on her Instagram. “And I’m so sad that I won’t be able to be at the Music Man for a little bit. But my incredible understudies Audrey Cardwell and Kathy Voutko will be holding down the fort as Marion Paroo with Mr.

READ MORE: Reality TV stars who appeared on other shows before fame - Rylan to Amanda HoldenDue to the concerns he has regarding his mum's health, Rylan admitted: "I’ve got cameras in Mum’s house, so I can see her and make sure she’s OK."Talking to The Mirror about how life is for her now, Celebrity Gogglebox star Linda told The Mirror: "I have nurses come round every morning and evening to give me a special feed. "I’ve had Crohn’s since I was 30 and used to be in so much pain I’d be crying all the time.

MANILA, Philippines (AP) - A U.S. Navy destroyer that engaged a superior Japanese fleet in the largest sea battle of World War II in the Philippines has become the deepest wreck to be discovered, according to explorers.The USS Samuel B. Roberts, popularly known as the "Sammy B," was identified on Wednesday broken into two pieces on a slope at a depth of 6,985 meters (22,916 feet).That puts it 426 meters (1,400 feet) deeper than the USS Johnson, the previous deepest wreck discovered last year in the Philippine Sea also by American explorer Victor Vescovo, founder of Dallas-based Caladan Oceanic Expeditions.

he told South Carolina Education Lottery. And in the seventh week is when the big payout came — $100,000 on a Powerball ticket. "I didn’t even know how to play Powerball," he laughed while describing how he checked his ticket.He thought he only matched two numbers, but when his wife looked at the ticket she noticed he had the Powerball number.

NEW DELHI : Scientists at the Department of Biotechnology’s (DBT) are studying the long-term memory of covid-19 vaccination in the human body, including the jabs’ quality and durability. The research outcome will have a bearing on future vaccine dosage strategies, including for booster doses. DBT secretary Rajesh Gokhale said: “Given the large-scale covid-19 vaccination in the country, the study aims to understand long-term immune responses in the population.

PHILADELPHIA - An overnight shooting in North Philadelphia left a man with several gunshot wounds.Police responded to the scene at 22nd and Toronto streets in North Philadelphia around 1:14 a.m. on Saturday.The 28-year-old victim was shot at least five times through the left side of his body, according to police.He was transported to Temple University Hospital by a private vehicle.

Michael Earl Alexander has been charged with sexual battery, indecent exposure and obscene sexual display. (Credit: Prince William County Police) PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. - A Virginia man has been charged for exposing himself to a Food Lion grocery store worker and leaving bodily fluid on her.Prince William County Police arrested 31-year-old Michael Earl Alexander on Saturday after he met with police earlier in the day.Alexander is charged with sexual battery, indecent exposure and obscene sexual display.

CLEARWATER, Fla. - Seven people taking part in a fishing tournament had to be rescued Saturday after their boat was struck by lightning off the coast of Clearwater.According to the U.S. Coast Guard, lightning struck the 39-foot boat 100 miles offshore.Five women and two men were taken from the vessel by an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter aircrew and flown to the Coast Guard Air Station in Clearwater.The Coast Guard says it received an EPIRB alert and contacted the owner's wife who said her husband and others were part of a fishing tournament."Lightning storms are routinely encountered in the Florida maritime environment and can pose a significant hazard to boaters," said Lt.

Police are investigating after they say a body was found Sunday afternoon. PHILADELPHIA - An investigation is underway after police say a body was found in a Philadelphia neighborhood Sunday afternoon.The body of a 31-year-old man was reportedly found in the rear of a house on the 200 block of East Hortter around 12:45 p.m.Police say the body was burned and possibly shot when it was discovered.

₹607.7 crore in FY21, the data showed. During the year, the retailer also reported temporary store closures due to the pandemic. NEW DELHI : Swedish furniture and home furnishings retailer Ikea’s Indian unit widened its net loss to ₹807.5 crore in the financial year ended March 2021 from ₹720.7 crore in the previous year, according to the latest available data accessed by business intelligence platform, Tofler.

A former Conservative Senate leader is expressing concern about the direction Pierre Poilievre is taking the party, worrying the Tories might be reaching the point of “fracturing beyond repair.”

long Covid lasting at least two months. The most commonly reported symptoms among children in the 0-3 year category were mood swings, rashes and stomach aches, the study said. Among four to 11 years old, the most commonly reported symptoms were trouble remembering or concentrating and rashes besides mood swings.

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New York Governor Lathy Hochul participates in the New York City Pride Parade on June 26, 2022 in New York City.

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 3: Ghislaine Maxwell attends Polo Ralph Lauren host Victories of Athlete Ally at Polo Ralph Lauren Store on November 3, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Jared Siskin/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images) Ghislaine Maxwell has been placed on suicide watch just days before her sentencing hearing, despite not being suicidal, her attorneys announced.Maxwell, who was convicted of helping ex-lover Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse girls, is scheduled to have a sentencing hearing on Tuesday.Prosecutors are pushing for a sentence of 30 to 55 years for Maxwell, who is 60, after she was previously found guilty on five of six criminal counts. Acting US Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Audrey Strauss, announces charges against Ghislaine Maxwell during a July 2, 2020, press conference in New York City.

This Morning host previously tested negative for Covid-19 before re-testing today and being confirmed positive.On Twitter, she shared a photo of her positive coronavirus test and typed: “You are all so lovely! Lapping up the sympathy and sending love to everyone who is suffering. “Back to bed xxxxxxxx,” she added.The star had received many messages of support after saying yesterday she was “sore” and “achy” from a mysterious illness.@ShelleyBathy replied: “Hope you feel better soon. Me and my fella have got it too.”@The_Environmunt commented: “Feel for you.

COVID-19 cases could not be downloaded. Today, those remaining cases have been added to the daily tally. So, the state has recorded 6,493 cases today, higher than the actual.

PAULDING COUNTY, Ga. - A deadly fire at a home on Woodwind Drive in Paulding County claimed the lives of four children on Friday, the sheriff's office said. A woman is behind bars and facing charges for the incident that authorities call a domestic disturbance and house fire. The Paulding County Sheriff's Office said Sunday morning four children died from injuries related to the incident.

WINTER PARK, Fla. - A Winter Park lawyer is going to prison after detectives say he stole millions of dollars from a 108-year-old woman. The victim, Helen Kuhn passed away earlier this month, but the Orange County Sheriff's Office says she caught on to the fraud back in 2019."She’s excellent, beautiful woman, strong woman," said Wandys Vazquez Suares, who lived across the street from Kuhn.Living in Orlando, investigators say Kuhn had taught school for 35 years, flew planes until the age of 93, and drove a car until 101.

LONDON - The World Health Organization said the escalating monkeypox outbreak in more than 50 countries should be closely monitored but does not warrant being declared a global health emergency.In a statement Saturday, a WHO emergency committee said many aspects of the outbreak were "unusual" and acknowledged that monkeypox — which is endemic in some African countries — has been neglected for years."While a few members expressed differing views, the committee resolved by consensus to advise the WHO director-general that at this stage the outbreak should be determined to not constitute" a global health emergency, WHO said in a statement.WHO nevertheless pointed to the "emergency nature" of the outbreak and said controlling its spread requires an "intense" response.RELATED: WHO will rename monkeypox virus to counter concerns over stigma, discriminationThe committee said the outbreak should be "closely monitored and reviewed after a few weeks." But it would recommend a re-assessment before then if certain new developments emerge — such as cases among sex workers; spread to other countries or within countries that have already had cases; increased severity of cases; or an increasing rate of spread.WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreysus convened the emergency committee on Thursday after expressing concern about the epidemic of monkeypox in countries that haven't previously reported the disease."What makes the current outbreak especially concerning is the rapid, continuing spread into new countries and regions and the risk of further, sustained transmission into vulnerable populations including people that are immunocompromised, pregnant women and children," the WHO chief said.Monkeypox has sickened people for decades

In this videograb taken from an AFP reporter, a police officer gestures at members of the press as vehicles from the pathology services are seen parked at a township pub in South Africa's southern city of East London on June 26, 2022. (Photo by WANDI EAST LONDON, South Africa - South African police are investigating the deaths of at least 20 people at a nightclub in the coastal town of East London early Sunday morning.It is unclear what led to the deaths of the young people, who were reportedly attending a party to celebrate the end of winter school exams.Local newspaper Daily Dispatch reported that bodies were strewn across tables and chairs without any visible signs of injuries."At this point we cannot confirm the cause of death," said health department spokesperson Siyanda Manana."We are going to conduct autopsies as soon as possible to establish the probable cause of death.

Jaliel Perry, 18 SUSSEX COUNTY, Del. - A police pursuit resulted in the arrest of an 18-year-old and an injured trooper in Delaware this weekend.Jaliel Perry, 18, is charged with assault second degree of a law enforcement officer, resisting arrest with force or violence, tampering with evidence, possession of drug paraphernalia and criminal mischief.Police say Perry ran from troopers when they responded to reports of suspicious activity on Pinetown Road in Lewes Saturday morning.He appeared to be selling illegal narcotics and discarded an unknown object into nearby woods before fleeing, according to police. The pursuit ended a short time later, and police attempted to Perry into custody.

Rylan Clark's mum Linda has revealed she's 'not well a lot of the time' as she opens up about her health condition. The Celebrity Gogglebox star was diagnosed with Chron's in her 30s. The 69-year-old explained how she has nurses who come to visit her every morning and evening to give her a "special feed".

Myrtle Beach yacht club community member is dead after a vicious attack by an 11-foot alligator. Horry County Fire Rescue units determined the alligator took hold of the person and pulled the victim into a retention pond, according to Myrtle Beach SC News. The victim's body was later recovered from the pond, and South Carolina Department of Natural Resources officials concluded the alligator should be euthanized on site. Horry County Police spokeswoman Mikayla Moskov reportedly confirmed the department's environmental services and criminal investigations divisions continue to investigate the death of the unidentified community member.An alligator swims in the Florida Everglades May 4, 2022, in Miami. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images) RELATED: Florida man says alligator attacked, ate his dog 'like it was nothing': reportOne resident of the private golf community took to Twitter last month to shed light on three alligators he spotted in his backyard.

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. - Law enforcement said two females have been rescued and are being treated at local hospitals in Central Florida after they were reportedly kidnapped and held hostage by an armed man late Saturday, who led authorities in pursuit and was ultimately killed in a shoot-out with deputies.The investigation spans Osceola, Indian River, and Brevard counties, according to Facebook Live video posted to the Brevard County Sheriff's Office Facebook page.According to an online news release, the Indian River County Sheriff's Office contacted the Brevard County Sheriff's Office around 8 p.m. Saturday, June 25, and said it was in pursuit of a vehicle that was potentially connected to a kidnapping incident out of Osceola County and that there may be a hostage inside who had been shot.Watch Good Day Orlando for live updates on this breaking news story below:The suspect fired multiple rounds at Indian River County deputies, the news release said.

U.S. Representative Mary Miller (R-IL) gives remarks at a Save America Rally with former US President Donald Trump at the Adams County Fairgrounds on June 25, 2022 in Mendon, Illinois. (Photo by Michael B.

GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, GERMANY - JUNE 26: European Council President Charles Michel, Italy's Prime Minister Mario Draghi, Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, U.S. President Joe Bid President Joe Biden on Sunday praised the continued unity of the global alliance confronting Russia, as he and other heads of the Group of Seven leading economies strategized on sustaining the pressure in their effort to isolate Moscow over its months-long invasion of Ukraine.Biden and his counterparts were meeting to discuss how to secure energy supplies and tackle inflation, aiming to keep fallout from the war from splintering the global coalition working to punish Moscow.

LOVE Island viewers have been left concerned for Dami Hope after spotting his 'disgusting' habit on the show's Unseen Bits. The senior microbiologist from Dublin - who recently coupled up with Indiyah Polack in the villa - is a firm favourite on the ITV2 dating show. But following last night's Unseen Bits, some viewers couldn't help but complain over Dami's hygiene.

Covid restrictions are unlikely to return in Scotland despite a significant rise of new infections, Jason Leitch has said.

COVID-19 could end up making the animals sick with the virus, according to a Canadian study.The study said that while it was already known that animals including cats, dogs, ferrets and hamsters seem to be susceptible to COVID-19, transmission may be happening more often than previously thought.The research, published this month in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases, involved 69 cats and 49 dogs, including pets and animals from shelters and neuter clinics. Are 4th COVID-19 doses needed amid Omicron spread? Experts weigh in Pet owners were also asked to fill out an online survey about the nature of their interaction with their animals.“These data indicate relatively common transmission of SARS-CoV-2 from humans to animals and that certain human-animal contacts _ example, kissing the pet, pet sleeping on the bed _ appear to increase the risk,” said the study.“We inferred that infections in dogs and cats reflect direct transmission from humans to animals, given the pandemic nature of this virus in humans and limited contact of most household pets with other animals.”Dogs and cats that lived in shelters showed lower rates of COVID-19 infection compared with those that lived with humans, said study co-author Prof.

RYLAN Clark has installed cameras in his mum’s home to keep an eye on her as her health deteriorates. Linda, 69, now has just 70cm of her bowel left, compared to the usual 2m, and has been fitted with a stoma bag following her latest major surgery to help with her Chrohn’s.

Elon Musk’s adult daughter to change her name and gender on her birth certificate.Vivian Jenna Wilson filed the petition in Los Angeles County Superior Court the day after turning 18 in April.She listed gender identity and an apparent dislike of her father, as the reason for the change.“I no longer live with or wish to be related to my biological father in any way, shape or form,” she wrote on the petition. Elon Musk details Tesla staff cuts in anticipation of U.S.

PHILADELPHIA - Bryce Harper saw the pitch flying toward his face, so he quickly turned his head and raised his left hand to protect himself.Turns out, the Phillies slugger would rather he hadn't.Harper will be sidelined indefinitely with a broken left thumb after he was hit by a pitch from Blake Snell in Philadelphia's 4-2 victory over the San Diego Padres on Saturday night."I kind of wish it hit me in the face," said Harper, who was wearing a splint on his thumb. "I don’t break bones in my face.

Crews battle blaze at Germantown apartment building. PHILADELPHIA - Fire crews responded after a blaze broke out at an apartment building in Germantown late Saturday night.The fire erupted on the second floor of Morris Manor Apartments on Morris Street around 11 p.m.

The Scottish Health Awards 2022 are calling on Lanarkshire locals to help them find Scotland’s most dedicated healthcare professionals.

police lights generic Minneapolis PHOENIX - Phoenix Police say a homeowner shot and killed two men who were trying to break in on the morning of June 25.Officers responded to 911 calls coming from the area of 27th Street and McDowell Road around 7:45 a.m. Sgt.

precaution dose is also being rapidly administered in the country," the PM said in his Mann Ki Baat radio broadcast, adding that it is a matter of satisfaction that today the country has a comprehensive protective shield of vaccines. "If it is time for a precaution dose after your second dose, then you must take this third dose. Make your family members, especially the elderly, take a precautionary dose.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - A major outbreak of meningococcal disease is spreading in Florida. The bacteria causes infections that can quickly become deadly, and the CDC is now investigating along with the Florida Department of Health.It is a dangerous and serious illness, and Florida is seeing one of the worst outbreaks of meningococcal disease among gay and bisexual men in U.S.

(L-R): Xochitl Gomez as America Chavez, Benedict Wong as Wong, and Benedict Cumberbatch as Dr. Stephen Strange in Marvel Studios' DOCTOR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS.