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long Covid on the lives of over 3,750 patients who were referred to a long Covid clinic. The patients were asked questions related to changes their bodies are experiencing after recovery from Covid. The volunteers used a digital app in which they shared details on fatigue level, depression, anxiety, quality of life, brain fogging, etc.

coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours, puling down active cases to 2,687, the health ministry said in an update on Thursday. Total reported cases, since the onset of the pandemic in 2020, stand at 4.49 crore, with death toll at 531,886. Health experts say hospital admissions have been on a decline as fewer cases of Covid-19 are being reported.

A female crocodile from a zoo in Costa Rica was able to impregnate herself in what scientists are now calling the first-known case of a “virgin birth” for the species.

The Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Sri Lanka on 06th June 2023 organised a special ceremony in Colombo to felicitate the diving team of the Sri Lanka Navy, which engaged in a heroic diving operation at the overturned Chinese fishing vessel ‘LU PENG YUAN YU 028’. The Chinese vessel upturned in the Australian Search and Rescue Region, south of Sri Lanka on 16th May 2023.

– 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.

A screenshot from the dash-cam footage released by the Marshalltown Police Department DES MOINES, Iowa - Iowa police released footage Wednesday which shows a police vehicle hitting a 4-year-old boy. According to a Facebook post for the Marshalltown Police Department, Officer David Danielson was patrolling a neighborhood roughly 53 miles north of Des Moines on May 20, when he collided with a child who was attempting to cross the street. In the dash-cam footage, Danielson can be seen driving past a white van which appeared to be an ice cream truck with a sign that says "stop for children." The child can then be seen entering the street in front of the van where he was struck by Danielson's vehicle. Police say the child was taken to a local hospital where he was treated for injuries to his right foot and lower leg. Warning: The footage below may be triggering or disturbing for some. "The police vehicle was being driven by Officer David Danielson. Officer Danielson was conducting a routine patrol through the area when the accident occurred.

The UK government has said it will mount a legal challenge over the release of documents to a public inquiry looking at its handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police have released video of a suspect and vehicle they believe was involved in an incident where gel-like pellets struck a member of a FOX 29 News crew. The incident occurred on the west side of City Hall near 15th and John F. Kennedy Boulevard shortly after 10 p.m.

PHOENIX - The man known as the so-called "QAnon Shaman" has reportedly been released from a halfway house.The man, whose name is Jacob Chansley, took part in the deadly Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Twenty-one students who were arrested for assaulting a school teacher in Puttlam were released on bail, subject to strict conditions.All twenty-one suspects were produced to the Puttlam Magistrate's Court on Friday (26), where the court ordered them to be released on a personal bail of Rs. 500,000/- each per student.They were also ordered to report to the Puttlam Police on every Sunday after the conclusion of the O/L Exam, and place their signature on the records book.The court also ordered that if the aggrieved party is threatened in any manner, bail will be revoked and the suspects would be remanded until the conclusion of the case.Sri Lanka Police on Thursday (25) arrested 17 more students with regard to the incident where a school teacher in Puttlam was assaulted earlier in the week.Four other students of the Thillayadi Muslim Maha Vidyalaya who had assaulted the school's master in charge of sports and discipline were arrested and remanded until Friday (26).All students were produced in court on Friday (26).According to the Police, the students had assaulted the teacher for advising them to groom their hair and beard to suit the school uniform.

Brian Laundrie’s mother wrote to her son, which she labelled “burn after reading,” has been released to the public.“If you’re in jail I will bake a cake and put a file in it. If you need to dispose of a body, I will show up with a shovel and garbage bags,” Roberta Laundrie wrote in the letter to her son, who confessed to killing his girlfriend Gabby Petito before taking his own life in 2021.The letter was released Wednesday after Florida Judge Danielle Brewer determined it could be relevant to the case and that the Petito family should get a copy. The ruling was made during the ongoing emotional distress lawsuit brought against the Laundries by Gabby’s parents.“I just want you to remember I will always love you and I know you will always love me.

Countries are making gains against liver disease through hepatitis B vaccination. Above, newly vaccinated triplets in Kyrgyzstan © WHO/Almaz Zhumaliev

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Minuwangoda Magistrate imposed a suspended prison term on a man who was charged with trespassing into a garden in Divulapitiya, and stealing 20 coconuts.The Minuwangoda Magistrate imposed a sentenced of one year rigorous imprisonment on the accused, and it was suspended for a period of 10 years.The Magistrate strongly advised the accused to spend  the next 10 years with good conduct.A father of one from Kehel-Ella was thus given a suspended prison sentence for stealing 20 coconuts worth Rs.

COLOMBO (News 1st)  – The Department of Examinations informs that if there is any error in the admission card given to the students to appear for the 2022 GCE Ordinary Level examination, the time given to correct it will end at midnight today (24).Commissioner General of Examinations, Amit Jayasundara, mentioned this while joining the Negitimu Sri Lanka program which aired on TV1 this morning.The 2022 GCE Ordinary Level Examination will be held from 29th of May to the 8th June.

Peopel gather at a makeshift memorial for victims of a shooting at the Covenant School campus, in Nashville, Tennessee, March 29, 2023. (BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images) A Nashville judge heard arguments Monday on the potential release of the writings of The Covenant School shooter in preparation for a public hearing on the matter next month.

Jimmy Buffett is sharing a health update for his loyal fan base after he was hospitalized for an unnamed medical issue. On Friday evening, Buffett shared a statement to his social media accounts.

FILE - This photo provided by the Charleston County Sheriff's Office, in South Carolina, shows Jamie Lee Komoroski, on April 29, 2023. (Charleston County Sheriff's Office)The suspect accused of fatally hitting a South Carolina newlywed bride in a drunken driving crash last month has expressed remorse in jailhouse calls with friends and family, according to local news.Jamie Lee Komoroski, 25, allegedly crashed her red Toyota Camry into Samantha Miller and Aric Hutchinson's golf cart minutes after they left their wedding reception on Folly Beach, South Carolina, killing the bride and injuring the groom, court records show. "I can’t believe this is my life… and my whole life is going to be over," she said through sobs in jailhouse recordings obtained by The Post and Courier.