10 lighthouses being given away, sold at auction by US government

– World Oceans Day is June 8. Oceans play a key role in livelihoods, food supplies, and climate. – Oceans remove roughly 26% of the CO2 from burning fossil fuels and store it in marine life, seawaters, and on the seafloor—as described in Climate Central’s new report, Ocean Carbon. – But human-caused warming and continued carbon pollution put tremendous pressure on marine ecosystems and processes that remove and hold carbon long term.– Restoring and protecting oceans can be a climate solution, but must be paired with deep and rapid cuts to carbon pollution.COLOMBO (News 1st); Every year, people worldwide celebrate World Ocean Day on June 8th. This day is aims to raise awareness about the importance of the ocean and the need to protect themThe theme for World Oceans Day 2023 is "Planet Ocean: Tides are Changing".The ocean covers more than 70% of the Earth's surface and play a key role in regulating the planet's climate and support its biodiversity.But unfortunately, only a small percentage about 0.3 percent, is even usable by humans, and much of the 0.3 percent that is usable is unattainable.About 97% of earth's water is in the ocean, and 95% of species on the planet earth lives in the deep blue seas.Healthy oceans and seas are essential to human existence and life on Earth. Scientists estimate that roughly half of the oxygen (O2) production on earth comes from the ocean, and that is estimated to be between 50% to 80% while the ocean absorbs about 30% of the carbon dioxide (CO2) that is released in the atmosphere.The ocean is one of Earth's most valuable natural resources.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Department of Immigration and Emigration said online applications to have passports delivered to the residence can be submitted from June (15).The Controller General of Immigration and Emigration Harsha Ilukpitiya said the passport can be delivered to the applicant's home within three days.The Controller General of Immigration and Emigration said the payment for the passport can also be made online.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka Police said that a court order was obtained against Jathika Jana Balavegaya Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake and several others, preventing them from protesting along roads leading to the National Election Commission in Rajagiriya.Police Spokesperson SSP Nihal Thalduwa said that the Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court issue the order upon considering the submissions made by police.26 people including Jathika Jana Balavegaya Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Tilvin Silva, K. D.

A heat dome is forming over Alberta, prompting widespread weather warnings and the activation of the City of Edmonton’s extreme weather response.

OLD CITY - Islamic culture will be on full display this weekend in Philadelphia. The 30th annual Islamic Heritage Festival and Parade will take over Penn’s Landing this Saturday and Sunday. Organizers hope they unite a city in desperate need of peace."It started 30 years ago with our father as well as our uncle Abdul Rahim Muhammad and Furuq Abdul Ghaffar.

Michael Balthaser was last seen Wednesday afternoon with 30-year-old Noah Balthaser in the area of 28 Maine Street in Upper Tulpehocken Township, police said.  UPPER TULPEHOCKEN, Pa. - Pennsylvania State Police have issued a Missing Endangered Person Advisory for a 5-year-old Berks County boy who they say "may be at risk of harm or injury." Michael Balthaser was last seen Wednesday afternoon with 30-year-old Noah Balthaser in the area of 28 Maine Street in Upper Tulpehocken Township, police said. Noah Balthaser, a 30-year-old with a reddish goatee, is said to be driving a white 2014 Dodge Ram 1500 with a Pennsylvania license plate ZCM0202, according to a state police bulletin. Michael Balthaser, described by police as 3-feet-5 inches with brown hair and eyes, was last scene wearing a black flannel shirt and gray hoodie with tan cargo pants and a camouflage baseball hat. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Michael Balthaser is urged to contact Pennsylvania State Police or dial 911.

BRISTOL, Pa. - A Bucks County boy is one of less than two dozen people in the world battling a rare and incurable disease that has stolen his hearing and greatly impacted his ability to walk.Cole Canning, a 6-year-old from Bristol, was diagnosed in 2021 with Mitchell Syndrome, a genetic mutation that attacks the nerves in a patients body. "It could be the nerves in your eyes, you could have vision problems, mobility issues," Cole's Dad Matthew said. "You don't know when it's coming or when it's going away or staying forever."Cole's diagnosis began when his Pre-K teacher thought he might suffer hearing loss.

#FakeNewsThis document is reportedly floating in various social media platforms.This is Fake. Please do not share this further.#MedicalEducation pic.twitter.com/U9obHK0cNN The fake notification stated that "NExT will be finalised in the second half of 2023.

Canada could be on track for a “record” level of land burned due to an “unprecedented” wildfire season this year, government officials warn.

Shannen Doherty is giving an update on her difficult battle with cancer. The 52-year-old actress is sharing details about her health with her fans and followers after her 4 breast cancer diagnosis was revealed. The ‘Charmed’ star shared a video undergoing radiation therapy, admitting that she had experienced claustrophobia.

RICHMOND, Va. - A gunman who opened fire minutes after a high school graduation in Richmond, Virginia, targeted an 18-year-old graduate he had a long-running dispute with, police said Wednesday.Shawn Jackson, 18, and his father, Lorenzo Smith, 36, were both killed Tuesday in the gunfire, which sent hundreds fleeing in panic outside the state capital’s Altria Theater after the graduation ceremony for Huguenot High School. Five other people were wounded by gunfire, and at least 12 more suffered other injuries or were treated for anxiety due to the mayhem, according to police.Richmond Interim Police Chief Rick Edwards said the shooting suspect, Amari Pollard, 19, knew Jackson and the two had been embroiled in a dispute for more than a year.

PHILADELPHIA - His roadside tent might not look like your typical therapist's office, but to Will Little all you need is a table and chairs to facilitate a possibly life-changing conversation.Little, a formerly incarcerated man who served 10 years in prison for murder, encourages passersby to open up about their struggles and trauma in hopes to provide an emotional outlet. "Let’s get back into the community because nobody is really meeting people where they are," Little said.

Anna Marie Tendler, the death of her beloved French bulldog, Petunia, hit harder than many might have imagined. The artist and author recently penned an emotional op-ed for magazine about her beloved pooch and the role she played in helping Tendler move on following her very public divorce from comedian John Mulaney.Tendler and Mulaney both announced the news of Petunia's death in April after a series of health complications made it necessary to put her to sleep.

PHILADELPHIA - Vehicle thefts in Philadelphia have nearly doubled from this point last year and criminals are targeting two specific car brands, according to the latest data from police. The Philadelphia Police Department said there have been more than 9,000 vehicle thefts so far this year and half of those have involved Kias and Hyundais. "Obviously this is a major concern for us, the stolen cars out there lead to a lot of things, some are just joyriding others are used in crimes," Chief Walter Smith said.To prevent the growing trend, 21 districts from around Philadelphia came together Wednesday to hand out vehicle locks to Kia and Hyundai owners. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESPolice also reached out to victims of vehicle thefts to let them know about the giveaway. The device - commonly called ‘The Club’ - goes onto the steering wheel and is locked with a key. Authorities say the lock makes the car impossible for criminals to drive, and they hope it's visual presence is enough to prevent car thefts from happening."We found that people are multiple-time victims of this unfortunately," Captain Marques Newsome from the Philadelphia Police Department's 15th District said. Data from the department obtained by FOX 29's Kelly Rule shows that there have been over 5,600 Kias and Hyundais stolen in Philadelphia this year, up from just 337 at this time in 2022.In an effort to combat car thefts, Philadelphia police are giving away wheel lock to residents with Hyundais and Kias.In a month-by-month breakdown, May saw the highest number of cars stolen so far this year.

PHILADELPHIA - Multiple wildfires burning across Canada are sending smoke into the northeastern United States, making it hard to see and breathe. Philadelphia issued a Code Red for air quality, while the rest of the region is under a Code Orange, as health departments urge people to stay indoors and keep windows closed.Looking to Philadelphia’s skyline from just north of the city, Pennsylvania’s founder, William Penn, atop City Hall, was barely visible in the haze.

Alessandro Biancardi and the 9-foot-long, 330-pound catfish he caught on May 25. (Alessandro Biancardi)An angler from Italy caught a massive 9-foot-long, 330-pound catfish, possibly breaking a world record. Alessandro Biancardi from the MADCAT ITALY team, caught the gigantic catfish while on a solo excursion in the Po River, Italy’s longest river. MADCAT is an organization dedicated to recording impressive catches made by catfish anglers all over Europe and creates and sells fishing equipment, according to the website. May 25 started off normal for Biancardi.

PHILADELPHIA - The Phillies Wednesday night game against the Detroit Tigers has been postponed due to smoke from Canadian wildfires that has compromised air quality and visibility along the east coast.The series finally will be played Thursday night at 6:05 p.m., which was conveniently the next closest off-day for both teams. The smoke also canceled the New York Yankees game against the Chicago White Sox.In Philadelphia, health officials issued a code red Wednesday morning for unhealthy air across the city."This alert means that the air is unhealthy to breathe, and some members of the general public may experience health effects," the Philadelphia Department of Public Health said.Officials are urging residents to take these precautions at this time:For the rest of the Delaware Valley, a code orange is still in effect, which means a concentration of these air pollutants is unhealthy for sensitive groups.The U.S.

Civil rights Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. (fore, third left) and others arrive at the White House for a meeting with President Lyndon B Johnson on the day before the Voting Rights Act was signed on August 5, 1965.

Shannen Doherty posted an honest video about her breast cancer treatment on Tuesday and told fans the disease has spread to her brain.Doherty, who was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer in 2020, posted an emotional video to Instagram of herself crying as she underwent radiation therapy on her brain. The Beverly Hills, 90210 actor also earlier had to be fitted for a custom-made mask that must be worn during treatment to keep a patient’s head still and ensure radiation lasers are accurately targeted.Doherty said a CT scan from Jan. 5 revealed she had brain metastases, a condition that occurs when cancer cells spread from their original site to another location in the patient’s body.Doherty said she underwent the first round of radiation on her brain on Jan.

North American black bear Phoenix in the drive-through enclosure at Woburn Safari Park in Bedfordshire. Four cubs - two males called Harvard and Colorado, and two females called Aspen and Maple - have been living with mum Phoneix in a separate enclos UPPER MAKEFIELD TOWNSHIP, Pa. - A black bear has been spotted in Upper Makefield Township.Upper Makefield Township police posted photos on their Facebook page of a bear wandering about in woods in the township, taking part in bear-type activities.

Juanillo beach in Dominican Republic. (Photo by: Cristina Perez/VWPics/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) The State Department on Tuesday issued a travel advisory for Americans looking to visit the Dominican Republic, a top Caribbean destination, amid an increase in violent crime and sexual assaults. A yellow flag-level two advisory was issued urging travelers heading to the Caribbean hotspot to "exercise increased caution.""Violent crime, including armed robbery, homicide and sexual assault, is a concern throughout the Dominican Republic," the department said in its advisory.

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RELATED: Tourist shot to death in popular Mexican resort town days after another tourist killed in machete attackA total of six men and two women were reported missing between May 20 and May 22, but the forensic examiners did not mention the number of confirmed identities. There had been doubts about whether one of the youths was among the bodies found.While the families believed their children worked at a normal call center, the office was in fact run by the Jalisco New Generation cartel, Mexico’s most violent gang.

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK - A herd of bison was captured on camera escorting several calves across a road in Yellowstone National Park.The herd crossed US-212 inside the park in Wyoming in late May, according to Toby Tollefsen, who recorded video of the moment. The video shows cars pulled to the side of the road as dozens of bison pass by and make their way up a hill.RELATED: Watch: Adorable red wolf pups learn to howl from parentsYellowstone, which is home to the largest concentration of mammals in the lower 48 states, has somewhere between 2,500 to 5,500 bison within the park, according to National Park Service officials. Yellowstone is also the only place in the U.S. where bison have lived continuously since prehistoric times.The reddish-brown calves are born in late April and May, after a gestation period of 9 to 9.5 months, NPS says. The herd crossed US-212 inside the park in Wyoming in late May 2023, according to Toby Tollefsen, who recorded video of the moment.

Richard Forsyth poses for a photo near his home in TKTK, Missouri, Thursday, June 1, 2023. Mr.

NAPLES, Fla. - This isn't your typical day on the golf course. An enormous alligator was spotted making its way across the green at a golf course in Naples – and its appearance came as a total shock to those trying to get a game in at The TwinEagles Club, employee Dalton Mehrl told Storyful. The video, which was recorded on March 30, shows the big guy strolling through the course, interrupting a game and stealing the show. You can see players and staff alike trying to redirect the gator into the water using a golf cart, too. "I was working when I heard on the radio about a big gator on the first tee.

PHILADELPHIA - A suspect is still on the loose after police say they struck a pedestrian and left them for dead last month.The victim, a man in his 30s or 40s, was hit on the 3700 block of Broad Street on May 28.

PHILADELPHIA - A mailbox filled with acceptance letters - that was the case for one Philadelphia high school senior this year. From Penn State to Villanova, John Clark got offers from some big schools, but he was most excited about a certain five: the military academies.Clark, who graduated sixth in his class from Father Judge High School in Northeast Philadelphia on Wednesday, received the rare distinction of being accepted into all five United States service academies.And the cross-country captain has already made his choice! He's headed to the Air Force Academy in Colorado with the hopes of being a fighter pilot."I've always wanted to fly," Clark said. "The navy was always my No.

NEW YORK CITY - The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a ground stop at LaGuardia Airport in Queens and a ground delay at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey.Winds have blown smoke from unchecked Canadian wildfires into the region, which led the DEC to issue an Air Quality Health Advisory for all five boroughs.FOX 5 NY's Antwan Lewis has the storyCanada is dealing with a series of intense wildfires that have spread from the western provinces to Quebec, with hundreds of forest fires burning. The smoke has traveled into the United States, resulting in a number of air quality alerts issued since May.Wildfire smoke is a complex mixture of gases, particles, and water vapor that contains multiple pollutants that can get into the lungs and bloodstream. There is no evidence of a safe level of exposure to some of the pollutants, meaning that smoke can impact your health even at very low levels. Inhaling smoke from wildfires can cause headaches, sore and watery eyes, nose, throat, and sinus irritation, chest pains, heart palpitations and more. Exposure to elevated fine particle pollution levels can affect the lungs and heart.The air quality alerts caution "sensitive groups," a big category that includes children, older adults, and people with lung diseases, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.FOX 5 NY's Robert Moses has the story.Kids, who often are encouraged to go out and play, "are more susceptible to smoke for a number of reasons," said Laura Kate Bender, the lung association's National Assistant Vice President, healthy air.

A Hawaii Volcano Observatory camera shows the Kilauea caldera after the volcano began erupting on June 7, 2023. (Image: USGS) HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK - Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano started to erupt early Wednesday morning for the second time this year, according to an alert released by the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.According to the HVO, Kilauea began to erupt about 4:44 a.m.

WICHITA, Kansas - John Mounce of Wichita, Kansas, was hoping for a big catch when he went fishing over the Memorial Day weekend, and the water did not disappoint. While using sonar equipment to find the best spot to cast his reel at Cheney Lake, he found a Jeep buried underwater. Turned out the Jeep was stolen and is now a part of a criminal investigation. RELATED: Scantily clad 'witches' caught munching on deer carcass in bizarre security cam footage"I was scanning around looking for structure to fish for crappie and something showed up on my side view," he told FOX Television Stations. "I circled back and dropped my Garmin live scope on it and knew immediately it was a Jeep!"Video and pictures of the Jeep showed the vehicle completely worn and rusted. John Mounce posing with the stolen Jeep he found under water.  (John Mounce )"I caught the crappie off of the jeep then called the authorities," he added. The Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office told Mounce the Jeep was stolen in 1990, but they didn't provide any more details. "I was shocked and kind of excited at what I'd found," he continued. Mounce said the Jeep is now with authorities, and the Wichita Police Department is also investigating.

Wendy Williams‘ son, Kevin Hunter Jr., is deeply worried about his mother.

SOMERSET COUNTY, N.J. - Starting life off with a bang! This baby boy's birth story is certainly a hard one to beat.New Jersey State troopers were called to find a woman in a labor in the back if a vehicle on Interstate 287 in Somerset County last month.Video shows the troopers help the pregnant woman out of the car and onto the side of the interstate, where they delivered her newborn!The umbilical cord was initially wrapped around the baby, but troopers were able to re-position the mom for a safe delivery.EMS arrived a short time later and brought mom and baby Jack to the hospital, where they are doing just fine.Welcome to the work Jack, here's hoping the coming years are much less eventful!

The recalled Trader Joe’s Tomato Leaf Scented Candle (SKU# 75090) is pictured in a provided image. (Credit: Trader Joe’s) MONROVIA, Calif. - Trader Joe’s announced that it’s recalling one of its candles due to the risk of the jar becoming too hot, potentially causing injuries or damage.The grocery store chain said in a notice posted on Tuesday that its Trader Joe’s Tomato Leaf Scented Candle (SKU# 75090) may crack or break during use because of "the glass jar overheating, causing potential injury and/or damage."Trader Joe’s said any customer who purchased the candle should not use it. FILE - A signage on a shopping cart at the Trader Joes Upper East Side Bridgemarket grocery store in New York, on Dec.

LEBANON, Pa. - A week-long manhunt has come to an end after law enforcement scoured the state of Pennsylvania for the third, and final, suspect in a triple homicide that left two children dead.U.S. Marshals took Ivan Claudio Rosero, 27, into custody in Pennypack Park in Philadelphia around 7:45 p.m.

The Bank of Canada ended its interest rate pause on Wednesday as it looks to stamp out inflation and cool the country’s red-hot economy.

PHILADELPHIA - A man and woman who both pleaded guilty in a shooting that killed a 22-year-old at a popular cheesesteak shop in 2021 are expected to be sentenced Wednesday.David Padro Jr., 22, was fatally shot in the back when a fight turned deadly outside Pat's King of Steaks one night in July 2021. Witnesses said the fight was over a parking space, despite initial reports claiming it stemmed from a football rivalry, according to the DA's office.In March, 37-year-old Paul Burkert pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and weapons charges in connection to Padro's shooting death.MORE HEADLINES:Defense attorney A. Charles Peruto Jr.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Parliamentarian Gajendrakumar Ponnambalam from the Tamil National People's Front who was arrested earlier in the day, was released on bail after he was produced to the Killinochchi Magistrate's Court.He was arrested on Wednesday (7) morning for allegedly obstructing the duties of police officers in Jaffna, recently.Parliamentarian Gajendrakumar Ponnambalam from the Tamil National People's Front was arrested at his Colpetty residence on Wednesday (7) morning.A special police team from Killinochchi has reached Colombo to make the arrest.The Parliamentarian was first taken to the Colpetty Police, and thereafter was taken to Killinochchi to be produced in court.

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sarin into the rebel-held Ghouta district of Damascus.As the chemical clouds spread, residents began to froth at the mouth. Fluid oozed from their eyes and noses as they convulsed and suffocated.The Ghouta gas attack killed up to 1,400 people, many of them children, and was the latest display of the horrors of chemical warfare.Ten years later, Global News has traced a scientist accused of helping Syria develop its chemical weapons program to an Edmonton suburb.De-classified Canadian government documents allege that Ahmad Haytham Alyafi made a “significant contribution to the manufacturing of chemical weapons.”From 1974 to 1994, the chemical engineer worked at the military-run centre that produces chemical weapons for the Syrian regime, federal officials wrote in the documents.Alyafi “set up a plant he knew would manufacture chemical weapons; he therefore contributed significantly to their production,” according to the documents, which call his role “indispensable.”But when rescue workers were collecting bodies in Ghouta a decade ago, Alyafi was living in a 2,500-square-foot home on a cul-de-sac in Edmonton’s west end, the records show.“Mom and dad have been living with us at our house in Edmonton since the spring of 2013,” Alyafi’s son wrote in a 2019 letter sponsoring his parents for permanent residence in Canada.“My dad picks up the kids from school daily and they spend time with them on homework after school time,” wrote the son, who works in the Alberta construction industry.Immigration records from 2019 list the Syrian scientist as “currently residing in Canada.” The address he used was a four-bedroom home in Edmonton’s Glastonbury neighbourhood.Whether he remained in Edmonton was unclear.

Recalled Boppy Original Newborn Lounger (left), Boppy Preferred Newborn Lounger (middle), and Pottery Barn Kids Boppy Newborn Lounger (right). (Credit: Provided/U.S.

British Columbia and Ontario will split the $70 million Lotto Max jackpot.There were 15 available Maxmillion prizes of $1 million each, and five winning tickets were drawn.Two of the tickets are each shared between two winners, splitting the money, while one ticket will claim the entire $1 million prize.Three of the Maxmillion winners are in Ontario, one is in B.C.

PHILADELPHIA - An attempted robbery at a variety store in Philadelphia’s Olney section required the help of a bomb squad early Wednesday morning.An employee told police that three men entered the store on the 4700 block of North 5th Street with what appeared to be a stick of dynamite.It was actually an illegal improvised explosive device, which the suspects placed inside the money slot of an ATM inside the store, according to authorities.After attempting the light the fuse, which did not burn, police say the suspects fled the store and never returned. MORE HEADLINES:The store and surrounding area was evacuated by police as a bomb squad removed the device from the ATM, and put it in a safe container to transport back to headquarters.The explosive device was found to be a six-inches long, and one inch in diameter with a three-inch fuze."It will do damage to an ATM and it will cause very, very severe injuries to someone that's holding it or standing near it," said Chief Small. "So this is a very, very dangerous device."Small went on to say they were "very, very lucky" that the device did not explode.

PHILADELPHIA - A man and woman are in critical condition after a double shooting erupted in West Philadelphia late Tuesday night.Shots were fired on the 800 block of Brooklyn Street shortly after 10 p.m.Both a man and woman were struck by the gunfire, and are said to be critically injured.MORE HEADLINES:The victims are both 39 years old, according to authorities.

Michael Grimm, the season 5 winner of “America’s Got Talent”, is currently hospitalized and sedated amid a mysterious illness.

FILE - Former US Vice President Mike Pence speaks during a meet and greet event hosted by the Polk County Republicans in Des Moines, Iowa, on May 23, 2023. Photographer: Rachel Mummey/Bloomberg via Getty Images DES MOINES, Iowa - Former Vice President Mike Pence promised "the best days of the greatest nation on earth are yet to come" in a video released Wednesday formally launching his campaign for the Republican nomination for president."Different times call for different leadership," Pence says in the video, released via Fox News and Twitter hours ahead of a kickoff event in Des Moines.

Pope Francis leads the weekly general audience in Saint Peters Square, Vatican City, on June 7, 2023. (Photo by Massimo Valicchia/NurPhoto via Getty Images) ROME - Pope Francis went to the hospital Wednesday to undergo abdominal surgery to treat an intestinal blockage, two years after he had 33 centimeters (13 inches) of his colon removed because of a narrowing of the large intestine.The Vatican said Francis, 86, would be put under general anesthesia for the procedure Wednesday afternoon and would be hospitalized at Rome's Gemelli hospital for several days.Francis' Fiat 500 car pulled out of the Vatican shortly after 11 a.m.

decommissioned lighthouse, consider this a sign.Ten of the most picturesque lighthouses that dot the U.S.’s eastern coastline are being given away at no cost or sold at auction by the federal government.However, like most things, there’s a catch – and it’s a pretty big (and costly) one.The General Services Administration (GSA) is inviting federal, state, and local agencies, nonprofit organizations, educational and community development agencies, or groups devoted to parks, recreation, culture, or historic preservation to apply to take over any of six historic lighthouses and their outbuildings available free of charge.However, anyone who assumes the role of lighthouse keeper for these storied buildings will be on the hook to pay for the upkeep and maintain them in keeping with federal and local requirements.They’ll also have to be made publicly available for educational, recreational or cultural purposes. It’s not the first time the GSA has dabbled in offloading its crop of historic beacons. The United States Coast Guard has slowly been eliminating lighthouses from government inventory for years, even since the development of GPS technology has rendered them largely obsolete.However, despite no longer being essential in protecting mariners from peril, lighthouses remain fascinating and romantic buildings that capture the interest of people all over the world.“People really appreciate the heroic role of the solitary lighthouse keeper,” John Kelly of the GSA’s office of real property disposition told The Associated Press, explaining their allure.