COLOMBO (News 1st); A multiple vehicle collision was reported on the Southern Expressway on Friday (21) morning between Kahathuduwa and Kottawa.As a result, heavy traffic is being reported along the Southern Expressway towards Colombo.

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Valentine's Day 2022 pet spending: You won't believe what we'll shell out for our dogs and cats

Valentine's Day just might be going to the dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, and other household pets.Pet lovers this year will spend $1.189 billion (yes, billion) on their beloved animals for Valentine's Day.That's according to new projections from the National Retail Federation (NRF), a nonprofit based in Washington, D.C., and Prosper Insights & Analytics. The new spending projections came out on Monday, Jan.

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Ryerson students, staff express concerns about return to campus

As Ryerson University students get set to return to the classroom, some are expressing safety concerns. Caryn Lieberman reports.

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'Stealth Omicron' spreads more than original strain - study

A sub-variant of the highly contagious Omicron Coronavirus strain is even more infectious than the original version, according to a Danish study.

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BA.2 33% more infectious than ‘original’ Omicron COVID strain, study finds

The BA.2 subvariant of the Omicron coronavirus variant, which has quickly taken over in Denmark, is more transmissible than the more common BA.1 and more able to infect vaccinated people, a Danish study has found.

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2022 Winter Olympics: US bobsledder tests positive for COVID-19

COVID-19 and will not fly with his teammates to China on Thursday, though he remains hopeful of getting there in time for the Beijing Games.Williamson — expected to be part of the USA-1 four-man team in Beijing — tested positive Sunday and revealed his status Wednesday. He has spent the last few days at the Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center, a U.S.

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Bomb threats made to historically Black schools across US

UNITED STATES - SEPTEMBER 21: The main gate of the Delaware State University campus in Dover, Delaware, U.S., on Friday, Sept. 21, 2007.

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21 Roads in Colombo closed on Independence Day

COLOMBO (News 1st): 21 roads in Colombo will be closed on the 4th of February 2022, for Independence Day, said Sri Lanka Police.“These 21 roads in Colombo will be closed from 5 AM until the close of Independence Day proceedings,” said Senior DIG Deshabandu Tennakkon on Monday (31) as a media briefing.He requested the general public to use alternative routes to avoid any inconvenience.In addition, invitees can proceed to the venue of the celebrations in their vehicles while displaying the invitation and the respective car park details, until 7:30 AM on the 4th of February.

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JVP vehicle attacked with eggs; Two men detained

COLOMBO (News 1st): Sri Lanka Police on Sunday (30) detained two men for attacking the vehicle of JVP Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake with eggs.The incident had taken place at a JVP meeting in Kalagedihena, Nittambuwa.Police said that the two men attacked the vehicle with eggs after it was parked outside the venue and after Dissanayake had entered the premises.The two men were detained by the organizers and handed over to Sri Lanka Police who later admitted them to the Wathupitiwala Hospital.

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Bitter cold surges south in wake of powerful nor'easter

Cold air is surging south in the wake of a powerful nor'easter that brought record-breaking snowfall and strong winds to the mid-Atlantic and Northeast on Saturday.Areas from Maine and northern New England to South Florida will see temperatures at or below freezing into the workweek.Low temperatures on Monday morning. (FOX Weather) Forecasters say the temperature could dip to -8 degrees below zero in Bangor. In fact, most of Main will be sub-zero Monday morning.While other parts of New England and the Northeast won't be as cold as Sunday, it will still be frigid.

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Air passenger traffic recovering amid declining covid cases

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6,500 personnel, 111 mechanized vehicles & 26 aircraft for Independence Day parade

COLOMBO (News 1st); The 74th Independence Day will be celebrated with pride with the participation of security forces in accordance with the COVID health guidelines, said General G.D.H.

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COVID affects train services in Sri Lanka; Multiple cancellations

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka Railways said that 14 train operations were canceled on Monday (31), as several locomotive operators tested positive for COVID-19.Accordingly, six trains operating along the Main Line, four trains operating along the Coastal & Kelaniveli Line, three trains operating along the Puttlam Line, and the train operating to Kurunegala on the Northern Line were canceled.

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Tennessee family missing nearly 2 weeks are found dead in vehicle

Authorities identified the bodies found Wednesday as Jeremy Cook, 39, his 28-year-old fiancé, Johanna Manor, and her 8-year-old daughter Adalicia Manor. (Family/GoFundMe) A Tennessee family missing for nearly two weeks was found dead Wednesday in a crashed vehicle that had fallen into a ravine, authorities said.Jeremy Cook, 39, his 28-year-old fiance, Johanna Manor, and her 8-year-old daughter Adalicia Manor were last seen on Jan.

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Big rigs, passenger vehicles snarl downtown Ottawa as trucker convoy parks by Parliament

so-called “freedom convoy” to air grievances against COVID-19 public health measures, vaccine mandates and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.Traffic was snarled by big rigs lining Wellington Street, in the shadow of the Parliament Buildings, while passenger vehicles circled honking horns. Live coverage: Trucker convoy protest kicks off in Ottawa WARNING: This video was a live feed of a protest and may contain adult language not suitable for all viewers.

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Snow Forecast: Nor'easter brings heavy snow, winds, bitter cold to Delaware Valley

PHILADELPHIA - A powerful nor'easter brought gusty winds more than a foot of snow to parts of the area Friday night and into Saturday morning and left behind bitter temperatures. Snow began tapering off to areas north and west of Philadelphia around 10 a.m. Saturday, and should move out of Philadelphia and New Jersey in the hours to follow.

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Toronto businesses express growing frustration on repeated lockdowns

As Ontario prepares to ease pandemic restrictions on Monday, there is a sense of deja vu among many in the business community. Some are frustrated about the back-and-forth between lockdown and reopening. Albert Delitala reports.

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Snow still to come on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022.

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DO NOT repair vehicles on expressways, warning from police after after fatal crash

COLOMBO (News 1st); Two people died in fatal motor accident along the outer circular road between Kadawatha and Kaduwela on Saturday (29).Police Media Spokesman SSP Attorney at law Nihal Thalduwa stated that the accident occurred due to a collision between two lorries.He said that one lorry was parked on the side of the road while the driver of the vehicle had been replacing a damaged tyre, when another lorry collided into it.The lorry driver was thrown from the vehicle and died from the impact, while the passenger of the vehicle died after the lorry was engulfed in flames.The Police Spokesperson said that the lorry driver who was replacing the tyre was arrested over the incident.Speaking further, SSP Nihal Thalduwa urged the public to always contact emergency services via 1969 immediately after ANY BREAKDOWN when travelling on expressways.He emphasized that it is pramount that drivers and passengers refrain from carrying out any repairs until the emergency services arrive and secure the location.“There have been many reports of deaths owing to road accidents and drowning, in recent days.

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First wild case of bird flu detected in US in 5 years

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A duck killed by a hunter in South Carolina had a contagious and dangerous bird flu that has not been detected in the wild in the U.S.

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Republicans press constitutional amendment term-limiting members of Congress

WASHINGTON - Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, joined five other Republicans on Monday in moving to restrict the number of times members of Congress can be reelected.The legislation revives Cruz's earlier idea for a constitutional amendment on term limits. If ratified, the measure would prevent senators from serving more than two six-year terms and House members from serving more than three two-year terms."Every year, Congress spends billions of dollars on giveaways for the well-connected: Washington insiders get taxpayer money and members of Congress get re-elected, all while the system fails the American people," Cruz said in a press release."It’s no wonder that the vast majority of Americans from every political stripe – Republicans, Democrats, and Independents – overwhelmingly support congressional term limits," he wrote.

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Arctic chill in Miami to bring 30s this weekend for 1st time in decade

MIAMI - Floridians living in Miami will be waking up Sunday to the city’s coldest temperatures in more than 11 years. Temperatures Saturday evening into Sunday morning are expected to drop into the 30s in South Florida, with a low of 39 degrees expected in Miami.In this aerial view from a drone of Ocean Drive in Miami, Florida. (Credit: Joe Raedle via Getty Images) According to FOX Weather meteorologists, the last time temperatures dropped below 40 degrees in Miami was on Dec.

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Winter Storm Watches, Warnings issued as coastal storm could bring heavy snow, strong winds

PHILADELPHIA - A powerful nor'easter is expected to impact the Delaware Valley Friday night and into Saturday morning and forecasters say it could mean parts of our area could see up to a foot or more of snow.The National Weather Service has issued Winter Storm Warnings for parts of our area including the I-95 corridor and everywhere to the south and east. Blizzard Warnings will also be going into effect for areas down the shore, while Winter Storm Watches are in effect for areas to the north and west of the I-95 corridor.

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Gov. Murphy declares state of emergency ahead of weekend nor'easter

TRENTON, N.J. - New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has declared a state of emergency ahead of a coastal storm that was forecasted to bring uo to a foot or more of snow to portions of the state Friday night and Saturday. The order will go into effect at 5 p.m. Friday, and includes a commercial vehicle travel restriction.

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Is NeoCov a hype? Maharashtra COVID task force on coronavirus strain

1 NeoCov is an old virus closely related to MERS Cov which enter cells via DPP4 receptors 2. What's new : Neo cov can use ace2 receptors of bats but they can't use human ace2 receptor unless a new mutation occursEverything else is hype

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Which strain is dominating 3rd Covid wave in Karnataka? Health minister answers

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Here's what to have on hand if the power goes out during a winter storm

winter storm is headed your way, you'll want to be prepared for the possibility of long-duration power outages.Here's what to have inside your home when the power goes out and temperatures drop.FILE - Plastic bottles with drinking water are shown in a file image dated July 19, 2021. (Photo by Fabian Strauch/picture alliance via Getty Images) You'll want to stock up on bottled water. Get a gallon of water, per person/per day, for a minimum of 3 days.FILE - An assortment of donated items that need to be sorted are shown in a file image dated Sept.

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NASA honors fallen heroes with Day of Remembrance, 36 years since Challenger explosion

The crew of Space Shuttle Challenger. Left to right are Sharon Christa McAuliffe; Gregory Jarvis; Judith A. Resnik; Francis R.

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Nor'easter incoming: Blizzard Warnings issued from Maine to Virginia ahead of heavy snow, winds

nor'easter will become a blizzard for parts of the East Coast this weekend as heavy snow and high winds pound areas from New England to North Carolina beginning Friday evening.The National Weather Service has issued Blizzard Warnings along the coasts of Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, New Jersey and the southern Delmarva Peninsula. This includes the cities of Boston; Portland, Maine; Atlantic City, New Jersey; and Ocean City, Maryland.It has been four years since Boston was last under a Blizzard Warning – in March 2018.Winter Storm Warnings are in effect for a larger area of the Northeast from Maine to North Carolina, including New York City, Philadelphia and Norfolk, Virginia.

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Pandemic impact 'a perfect storm' on child protection, according to Special Rapporteur

The impact of Covid-19 on child protection in Ireland has been described as "a perfect storm".

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(MAPPED) Special Traffic Plan in Colombo from Saturday (29) to Independence Day (4)

COLOMBO (News 1st): Sri Lanka Police said vehicular movement along several roads in Colombo would be restricted from Saturday (29) to 4th February 2022, for Independence Day rehearsals and the 74th Independence Day.Sri Lanka Police said Independence Day rehearsals will take place from 7 AM to 2 PM daily from 29th January to 3rd February.The 74th Independence Day celebrations will take place from 6 AM on the 4th of February, said Sri Lanka Police.Vehicular movement along the following roads will be restricted:1. Marcus Fernando Mawatha – From Cambridge Place Junction to Albert Cresent (Nanda Motors)2. Library Junction towards Glass House3.

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Authorities in Colombia seize nearly 20,000 coconuts filled with ‘liquid cocaine’

Colombian law enforcement seized nearly 20,000 coconuts filled with "liquid cocaine," prior to shipment from Cartagena to Italy, officials said on January 27. (Credit: Office of the Attorney General of Colombia via Storyful)Officials in Colombia seized nearly 20,000 coconuts filled with "liquid cocaine," on Jan.

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Organizer of GoFundMe campaign for trucker convoy withdraws $1M, company confirms

The organizer of a GoFundMe campaign for the trucker convoy has withdrawn an initial $1 million from the funds raised, the company confirmed Thursday.

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Covid update: Union Health Minister to hold review meeting with southern states, UTs today

ANI report, the health ministers of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Telangana, Lakshadweep, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Andaman and Nicobar Islands will attend the meeting. The meeting will also be attended by Senior health officials.

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CDC adds 15 more destinations to ‘high risk’ travel list

ATLANTA - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has added a number of places to an advisory list that warns against travel due to the continuing spread of the novel coronavirus and its contagious omicron variant.According to the CDC, 15 new destinations were cited Monday as a level four — meaning "very high risk" — for Americans. Those cities include Columbia, Costa Rica, Fiji, Jamaica, Kuwait, Mongolia, Peru, Romania, Saint Martin, Tunisia, the United Arab Emirates and the Dominican Republic. Countries are given a "Level 4" designation when more than 500 COVID-19 cases per 100,000 residents are registered in the past 28 days.Travel to the 15 new destinations has been discouraged by the health agency. Those who must travel to these destinations are encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to their trip."Do not travel internationally until you are fully vaccinated," the advisory said.

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40 million Americans under winter storm watch ahead of weekend nor'easter

nor'easter will develop into a "bomb cyclone" off the East Coast this weekend, placing areas from New England to North Carolina at risk of heavy snow, high winds and coastal flooding beginning Friday evening.The first weather alerts associated with the storm were issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday. Winter Storm Watches are in effect along the coast from North Carolina to Maine, including the cities of Boston; Providence, Rhode Island; New York; Philadelphia and Richmond and Norfolk in Virginia.A watch does not mean significant snowfall is guaranteed at that location.

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Runaway train car travels 16 miles before being stopped in Washington

WALLA WALLA, Wash. - A runaway train car was eventually stopped after traveling nearly 16 miles under its own steam in Washington state.Footage from Walla Walla County Undersheriff Joe Klundt shows the tank car barreling down the tracks without a locomotive.The tank broke loose around 12:50 p.m. Tuesday near Rose Street in Walla Walla before rolling west, the Union-Bulletin reported.

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Police: Video shows suspects shooting multiple cars in Chinatown parking lot

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police are looking to identify and locate two suspects that were seen on video shooting multiple parked cars in Center City earlier this week. The incident occurred early Monday morning, around 1:15 a.m.

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Evangeline Lilly demonstrates against COVID-19 vaccine mandates: 'I am still pro choice'

Evangeline Lilly took to Instagram on Thursday to share that she attended Robert F. Kennedy's controversial anti-vaccine mandate protest in Washington, D.C. this past weekend.In a lengthy Instagram post the42-year-old Avengers actress revealed that she joined the march because of her beliefs.'I was in DC this weekend to support bodily sovereignty while Canadian truckers were rallying for their cross-country, peaceful convoy in support of the same thing,' she began her post.

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Schools in Trafford record 38 health and safety incidents, including someone being hit by a moving vehicle

A total of 38 health and safety accidents happened across Trafford ’s schools in 2021, including someone being hit by a moving vehicle.

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Temperatures stay frigid Thursday to set stage for powerful weekend snowstorm

PHILADELPHIA - Forecasters are still trying to get a hold on a coastal storm that's expected to bring heavy snow and whipping winds to parts of the region Friday into Saturday. Temperatures dropped below freezing on Wednesday as a cold front spiked conditions in most places. That trend will worsen overnight as temperatures drop into the teens in most places, while parts north and west of Philadelphia could fall into the single digits. A similar weather day will follow on Thursday with below-average temperature hovering near the freezing point to set the stage for Friday night's coastal storm. Forecasters are still unsure which path the storm will take, but there is growing confidence that areas primarily in New Jersey and Delaware will see several inches of snow. FOX 29's Kathy Orr explained that current models predict light accumulations in southeast Philadelphia and a sliver of neighboring parts of New Jersey.

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Howard Stern urges Meat Loaf’s family to speak out on COVID vaccines amid rocker’s death

Howard Stern is urging Meat Loaf’s family to speak out about COVID-19 vaccines. The "Bat Out of Hell" rocker, born Marvin Lee Aday, died on Jan. 20 at age 74.

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Howard Stern urges Meat Loaf’s family to advocate for COVID vaccine

Meat Loaf to advocate for people to be vaccinated against COVID following the singer and actor’s death.The ‘Bat Out Of Hell’ icon – real name Marvin Lee Aday – passed away last Thursday (January 20), according to a statement posted on his official Facebook page. He was 74 years old.Reports have since emerged claiming Aday died after falling seriously ill with COVID, though a cause of death has not yet been confirmed.

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Alberta doctors, teachers express interest in leaving the province

Student, parents say they feel abandoned as K-12 Alberta kids head back to class Nearly one in six, or 16.4 per cent, of respondents said they will have retired by next year. One in seven — 14.3 per cent — planned to leave teaching to join another profession.

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Supply chain misinformation follows ‘Freedom Convoy’ headed to Ottawa

The so-called ‘Freedom Convoy’ heading to Ottawa and its supporters claim vaccine mandates on Canadian truckers are straining the country’s supply chain, creating a food shortage crisis.

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Alberta doctors, teachers express interest in leaving the province

New numbers show Alberta could be facing a new kind of brain drain, with doctors and teachers saying they want to work outside of the province. Breanna Karstens-Smith reports.

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Global COVID surge slows but quickens in multiple countries

The steady global rise in COVID-19 cases slowed last week, with cases up 5% compared with the previous week, the World Health Organization (WHO) said yesterday in its weekly update on the pandemic. However, countries reported more than 21 million new cases, marking the highest weekly total since the pandemic began.

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