10 N.S. universities to split $25M in provincial funding

DRUG ADDICTS TO BE REHABILITATED INSTEAD OF IMPRISONED: MINISTER

27.01 / 09:25

COLOMBO (News 1st): The government is focused on referring individuals who are arrested on charges of drug abuse for rehabilitation instead of being imprisoned, Rear Admiral (Rtd.) Dr. Sarath Weerasekera, the Minister of Public Security said.According to the Public Security Minister, discussions in this regard have already begun with the Minister of Justice, the Attorney General, the Chief Justice and others.“Hereafter, we will not imprison those who are addicted to drugs once arrested, instead they will be sent to rehabilitation camps.

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Amid crisis, Hezbollah 'bank' a lifeline for some Lebanese

27.01 / 09:23

BEIRUT – When Lebanon’s financial meltdown began in late 2019, Hassan Shoumar was locked out of his dollar savings like everyone else in the country as banks clamped down with capital controls.

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Killer winter tornado stuns storm-savvy Alabama town

27.01 / 09:23

FULTONDALE, Ala. – James Scott has never lived anywhere other than a two-story house on hilly Darlene Drive north of Birmingham. Home will never be the same after a tornado smashed the structure into pieces, killed another teen and left the community devastated in the middle of the night.

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Indonesian volcano unleashes river of lava in new eruption

27.01 / 09:23

YOGYAKARTA – Indonesia’s most active volcano erupted Wednesday with a river of lava and searing gas clouds flowing 1,500 meters (4,900 feet) down its slopes.

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Newly found Fukushima plant contamination may delay cleanup

27.01 / 09:08

TOKYO – A draft investigation report into the 2011 Fukushima nuclear meltdown, adopted by Japanese nuclear regulators Wednesday, says it has detected dangerously high levels of radioactive contamination at two of the three reactors, adding to concerns about decommissioning challenges.

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No Mardi Gras parades, so thousands make 'house floats'

27.01 / 09:08

NEW ORLEANS – You just can’t keep a good city down, especially when Mardi Gras is coming.

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ONE ARRESTED OVER RECENT SHOOTING IN PANADURA

27.01 / 09:06

COLOMBO (News 1st): One suspect in connection with the shooting in Panadura on Monday (Jan. 25) that resulted in the death of an individual, was arrested, Sri Lanka Police said on Wednesday (Jan. 27).According to Police, a 32-year-old individual was killed in the shooting reported in the Panadura-North police area on Monday (25).“Three police teams initiated investigations including Police Intelligence Team and a suspect was arrested in connection with the murder.

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All but 5 Republicans vote to dismiss Trump impeachment trial on constitutional grounds

Donald Trump’s historic second impeachment trial on Tuesday, making clear a conviction of the former president for “incitement of insurrection” after the deadly Capitol siege on Jan. 6 is unlikely.While the Republicans did not succeed in ending the trial before it began, the test vote made clear that Trump still has enormous sway over his party as he becomes the first former president to be tried for impeachment.

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Son of coronavirus victim demands to meet WHO expert team in Wuhan, China

coronavirus victim in China is demanding to meet a visiting World Health Organization expert team, saying it should speak with affected families who allege they are being muffled by the Chinese government.China approved the visit by researchers under the auspices of the U.N. agency only after months of negotiations.

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Canadian crews, U.S. Coast Guard search for downed plane off B.C. after distress call

U.S. Coast Guard says in a tweet that crews are searching the waters between Victoria and Port Angeles, Wash., for a downed Cessna 170.

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Coronavirus: Global COVID-19 case count hits 100 million

The global confirmed case count of COVID-19 hit 100 million on Tuesday, just over a year since the pandemic’s first infection was reported. Approximately 2.1 million people have died from the virus.

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Patrick, Farabee score in third, Flyers beat Devils 5-3

27.01 / 08:57

NEWARK, N.J. - Nolan Patrick, Joel Farabee and Ivan Provorov scored third-period goals, and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the New Jersey Devils 5-3 Tuesday night for their first road win.James van Riemsdyk scored two power-play goals and Brian Elliott made 23 saves as the Flyers came back to win after blowing an early two-goal lead. Provorov, who had an empty-net goal, and Claude Giroux each had two assists as the Flyers bounced back from two losses (0-1-1) in Boston."We’re not going to be perfect, we’re going to make mistakes, we’re going to need our goaltenders to cover up for some of those mistakes, but we battled, we found a way to get the job done in the third," Flyers coach Alain Vigneault said.

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Vaccine distribution concerns: Can the process be regulated?

27.01 / 08:57

PHILADELPHIA - Long lines of people waiting Tuesday in Gloucester County for the COVID-19 vaccine and over the last week at sites across Pennsylvania counties. Watching this from home you might be wondering why you haven’t been about to get it yet."There is a problem with manufacturing production.

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27.01 / 08:50

Why scientists think the UK variant of Covid-19 could be more deadly

Also Read | How India has become an unequal republic- What has changed? - In mid-January, two separate studies by London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and Imperial College London were presented to Britain's New and Emerging Respiratory Virus Threats Advisory Group (NERVTAG).They linked data from people who tested positive for the virus in the community -- rather than in hospital -- with death data and found a roughly 30 percent increase in the risk of death associated with the new strain.The groups used slightly different methods, but both matched people with the new variant to those with the older variants, taking into account other variables like age and location and controlling for hospitals being under pressure.Other studies

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Missing all coaches, Vegas loses to Blues 5-4 in shootout

27.01 / 08:49

LAS VEGAS – David Perron and Brayden Schenn scored in a shootout to lift the St. Louis Blues over the Vegas Golden Knights 5-4 on Tuesday night.

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27.01 / 08:45

Two further returnees under investigation

Two other former returnees who completed their managed isolation in the same facility and at the same time as the Northland case are now under investigation.

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Biden says he's ‘bringing back the pros’ for virus briefings

27.01 / 08:29

WASHINGTON – For nearly a year it was the Trump show. Now President Joe Biden is calling up the nation’s top scientists and public health experts to regularly brief the American public about the pandemic that has claimed more than 425,000 U.S. lives.

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GOP signals unwillingness to part with Trump after riot

27.01 / 08:19

PALM BEACH, Fla. – Donald Trump has lost his social media megaphone, the power of government and the unequivocal support of his party's elected leaders. But a week after leaving the White House in disgrace, a large-scale Republican defection that would ultimately purge him from the party appears unlikely.

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US boosting vaccine deliveries amid complaints of shortages

27.01 / 08:19

Answering growing frustration over vaccine shortages, President Joe Biden announced that the U.S. is ramping up deliveries to hard-pressed states over the next three weeks and expects to provide enough doses to vaccinate 300 million Americans by the end of the summer or early fall.

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27.01 / 08:03

'Crony Bill' to prevent Tory pals getting covid contracts without scrutiny

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Seminole County says vaccine shipments decreasing by nearly in half

27.01 / 07:53

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – After President Joe Biden announced on Tuesday his administration plans to ramp up COVID-19 vaccine supply and notice given to states about upcoming shipments, a Central Florida county is saying more vaccines are needed.

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Man shot and killed at Titusville apartment complex

27.01 / 07:53

TITUSVILLE, Fla. – A man was shot and killed at a Titusville apartment complex on Tuesday, according to the police department.

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Jazz rally past the Knicks 108-94

27.01 / 07:53

SALT LAKE CITY – Rudy Gobert had 18 points, 19 rebounds and four blocked shots, and the Utah Jazz beat the New York Knicks 108-94 on Tuesday night for their ninth consecutive win.

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Coronavirus: 97 cases at Barrie long-term care home likely U.K. COVID-19 variant

27.01 / 07:49

Out of 99 new positive cases discovered in the Simcoe Muskoka Region, health officials say 97 are linked to a long-term care home in Barrie and all of those people are likely affected by the fast-spreading U.K. variant.

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27.01 / 07:47

Covid-19: India reports 12,689 new cases in a day, active cases at 1.76 lakh

Also Read | How India has become an unequal republicHowever, the total death toll in the country due to the infection mounted to 1,53,724 including the new deaths.The cumulative number of healthcare workers vaccinated against COVID-19 crossed 20.29 lakh till Tuesday.A total of 20,29,424 beneficiaries (till 7 pm Tuesday) were vaccinated through 36,572 sessions, as per the provisional report, said Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW).Indian Council of Medical Research informed, "A total of 19,36,13,120 samples were tested for COVID-19 up to January 26.

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Biden to reopen 'Obamacare' markets for COVID-19 relief

27.01 / 07:29

WASHINGTON – Fulfilling a campaign promise, President Joe Biden plans to reopen the HealthCare.gov insurance markets for a special sign-up opportunity geared to people needing coverage in the coronavirus pandemic.

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IOC, Tokyo Olympics to unveil rule book for beating pandemic

27.01 / 07:29

TOKYO – Remember the word: Playbook.

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27.01 / 07:27

Sean Penn, 60, calls himself a 'lucky man' after getting the coronavirus vaccine

Sean Penn could breathe a sigh of relief on Tuesday after sharing a photo of himself receiving the coronavirus vaccine.The 60-year-old actor posted an image of himself getting a shot in the arm on Twitter, though he didn't specify if it was his first or second shot.'I'm a lucky man,' he wrote while thanking the Los Angeles Fire Department and the 'frontline' staff members at his CORE organization, which has been helping to administer COVID-19 tests around Los Angeles. In the clear: Sean Penn, 60, revealed on Twitter on Tuesday that he had gotten a dose of the coronavirus vaccine.

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Alaska to investigate issuance of '3REICH' personalized license plate number

27.01 / 07:13

FILE - Traffic on March 7, 2020 in Anchorage, Alaska. JUNEAU, Alaska - An Alaska department plans to investigate the issuance of "3REICH" personalized license plates, while a spokesperson for Gov.

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27.01 / 07:13

Restaurant slammed for hosting 'swinger's party' with guests romping on tables amid Covid

A Japanese restaurant in a Brazilian city has been slammed after it apparently hosted a 'swinger's party' with guests brazenly having sex on the table, amid soaring Covid cases in the country.

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Catalytic converters stolen off of buses in Frankford, police say

27.01 / 07:13

PHILADELPHIA - Crime scene tape stretched across a row of school buses at a yard on Orthodox Street in Frankford after police say thieves cut the catalytic converters off the buses and escaped into the night,"They stole approximately 52 catalytic converters off 26 vehicles, " Major Crimes Unit Captain Jack Ryan saidPolice believe the thieves cut the converters from the buses over two days, causing thousands of dollars in damage and putting the buses out of service.Investigators say the buses are the latest target for converter bandits who have also been victimizing car owners from Northern Liberties to South Philly. Evesham Township police released video of suspects caught on camera in South Jersey."They have to be sold to scrap metal

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Here’s how you can appear at Super Bowl 55 without buying a ticket to the game

27.01 / 07:11

TAMPA, Fla. – Fans will have a chance to appear at Super Bowl 55 while watching the game from their couch.

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Gov. DeSantis says Florida will see increase in number of COVID-19 vaccines delivered to state

Gov. Ron DeSantis said Florida will see an increase in the number of coronavirus vaccines delivered to the state.

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Dwayne Johnson is a contender in NBC sitcom 'Young Rock'

LOS ANGELES – Dwayne Johnson’s new NBC comedy “Young Rock” has him campaigning for president in 2032, but the actor and producer sidestepped the possibility of a real-life run someday.

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Wall scores 24 to lead Rockets over Wizards 107-88

HOUSTON – John Wall scored 24 points in his first game against his former team, leading the Houston Rockets to a 107-88 victory over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night.

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Farmers back at protest camp after deep challenge to PM Modi

NEW DELHI – Tens of thousands of farmers who stormed the historic Red Fort on India's Republic Day were again camped outside the capital Wednesday after the most volatile day of their two-month standoff left one protester dead and more than 80 police officers injured.

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27.01 / 06:33

Tyler Perry Gets COVID-19 Vaccine as Part of BET Special to Combat Skeptics

Tyler Perry is using his personal experience with the COVID-19 vaccine to help raise awareness and open people's eyes. The movie mogul has now received both doses of the potentially world-changing vaccine, and has created a TV special aimed at combating skeptics and conspiracy theorists.Perry recently spoke with Gayle King on , and explained how he came to create the upcoming BET docu-special l.«If you look at our history in this country, the Tuskegee experiment, Henrietta Lacks, it raises flags for us as African American people.

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Manitoba couple doesn’t let pandemic ruin wedding

27.01 / 06:33

Kayla and Carlin Ritchie didn’t let COVID-19 object when it came to their special day, and said “I do” in front of their parents, an officiant and passers-by on skates and fat bikes. Amber McGuckin reports.

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27.01 / 06:31

EuroMillions winners 'inspired' to spend £1m prize on selfless act during Covid pandemic

coronavirus pandemic. Bill and Cath Mullarkey won the lottery and have been using the money to help the vulnerable throughout lockdown.

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27.01 / 06:31

UK's Covid-19 death toll now worse than Great Plague, Aids and the Blitz combined

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27.01 / 06:29

News Releases from Department of Health | Hawai‘i COVID-19 Daily News Digest January 26, 2021

Department of Health:https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/what-you-should-know/current-situation-in-hawaii/ Records Review Reveals 59 Unreported COVID-19 Related DeathsThe data cleaning process resulted in a correction from yesterday’s report of 60 historic deaths from COVID-19, which occurred between August and December last year. A comprehensive review of Electronic Death Reporting System records show 49 additional deaths on O‘ahu, seven (7) on Hawai‘i island, and three (3) on Maui.

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27.01 / 06:23

Arnold Schwarzenegger rides his bike through Santa Monica one week after receiving his COVID vaccine

He's a septuagenarian action star who underwent heart surgery again last fall.But Arnold Schwarzenegger was seen sticking to his daily exercise routine on Tuesday, when he was spotted cruising along on his bicycle in Santa Monica, California.The former Governator, 73, stayed warm in a fleece-lined brown leather jacket, paired with formfitting black pants. Staying fit:Arnold Schwarzenegger was seen sticking to his daily exercise routine on Tuesday, when he was spotted cruising along on his bicycle in Santa MonicaArnold slipped his feet into black slip on shoes, with no socks.He cruised down the street with skill on his thick-wheeled bike.

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27.01 / 06:23

Jared Leto recalls leaving silent meditation retreat and returning to raging coronavirus pandemic

Jared Leto said he felt like Rip Van Winkle as he recalled leaving a silent retreat and returning to Los Angeles under lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic.The 49-year-old actor was asked about the jarring experience during an appearance Monday on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.Jared told Jimmy, 46, that he was on a two-week silent retreat at the onset of the ongoing pandemic. Silent retreat:Jared Leto said he felt like Rip Van Winkle as he recalled leaving a silent retreat as the coronavirus pandemic was ramping up during a chat show visit'The idea is that you go away.

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DC police officer who responded to US Capitol riot died by suicide days later, chief says

27.01 / 06:21

Trump supporters clash with police and security forces as people try to storm the U.S. Capitol on Jan.

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Sandy Hook parent "looks forward" to facing Alex Jones in court

27.01 / 06:21

AUSTIN, Texas - Texas’ highest court has given the green light to four parents of Sandy Hook shooting victims to move forward with legal action against Alex Jones, InfoWars, and other associated conspiracy theorists. InfoWars is an Austin-based group of conspiracy theorists led by Alex Jones.

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Govt. has betrayed voters : Sajith

27.01 / 06:16

COLOMBO (News1st): Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa has accused the government of “turning its back” on the mandate given to them by 6.9 million voters at the presidential election.He made these remarks while claiming that the government is selling off national resources, contrary to its promise against doing so, before the coming into power.“This is an unsympathetic government,” Premadasa noted.The government has come under heavy criticism for declaring it would hand over a 49 percent stake of the Colombo Port’s East Container Terminal to India’s Adani Group.“…only 49 percent of the terminal would be open for investments if its shares are to be sold in the stock market,” cabinet spokesperson Keheliya Rambukwella noted.But he added that

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COVID-19 INOCULATION IN SL BEGINS ON FRIDAY (29): STATE MINISTER

27.01 / 06:15

COLOMBO (News 1st): The COVID-19 inoculation process in Sri Lanka will begin on Friday (Jan. 29) with the frontline healthcare workers including the Tri-Forces and Police receiving the jab first, once the consignment of vaccines from India reaches the country on Thursday (Jan. 28), Dr. Sudarshini Fernandopulle, the State Minister of Primary Health Care, Epidemics and COVID Disease Control said on Wednesday (Jan. 27).The flight carrying the consignment of the Oxford/AstraZeneca Vaccine manufactured in India is scheduled to reach Sri Lanka at around 11:00 am on Thursday (Jan.

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1340kg of smuggled turmeric seized by Navy

27.01 / 06:15

Colombo (News 1st); A special operation carried out by the Navy at Daluwa beach in Kalpitiya on Tuesday (26th January 2021) led to the apprehension of 03 suspects and seizure of about 1340kg of dried turmeric as well as 80kg of glyphosate.Sri Lanka Navy carried out an operation led by Northwestern Naval Command, resulting in the seizure of the smuggled consignments of dried turmeric glyphosate, after searching a suspicious dinghy at the Daluwa beach.The dried turmeric weighing about 1340kg was stuffed in 37 sacks and there were 800 packets of glyphosate each containing 100g.Along with these items; 03 suspects involved in the racketeering and the dinghy used to transfer those consignments were also taken into naval custody.Apart from that,

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Nova Scotia reports 4 new cases of COVID-19 Saturday, two are university students

16.01 / 21:35

COVID-19 on Saturday and said 30 active cases remain in the province.According to Public Health, one of the cases is in Eastern Zone and is related to travel outside Atlantic Canada.“The person is a student at Cape Breton University in Sydney who lives off-campus and is self-isolating, as required,” the province said in a statement.The other three cases are in Central Zone. One of the cases is a close contact of a previously reported case while the other cases are both related to travel outside Atlantic Canada.

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Nova Scotia reports 8 new COVID-19 cases, 3 in university students

13.01 / 22:41

coronavirus on Wednesday, three of which are university students.Of the new cases, three are located in the northern zone and are close contacts of previously reported cases.Two other cases are in the eastern zone and are related to travel outside of Atlantic Canada, the province said. One of those cases is a student at Cape Breton University who lives off-campus, and the other case is a student at St.

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Nova Scotia provides $25M to help universities impacted by COVID-19

12.01 / 23:43

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]“Since the beginning of the pandemic, universities across Nova Scotia have been working hard to ensure students can continue to learn in safe and positive ways,” said Bill Lahey, chair, Council of Nova Scotia University Presidents.“These changes have presented unexpected financial costs and necessary investments, and this funding will help universities address the impact of those.”

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