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Ricky Martin performs live on stage during the amfAR Cannes Gala 2022 at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc on May 26, 2022 in Cap d'Antibes, France. (Photo by Clint Spalding/amfAR/Getty Images for amfAR) DORADO, Puerto Rico - A judge has issued a restraining order against Puerto Rican superstar Ricky Martin, police said Saturday.The order was signed Friday, and authorities visited an upscale neighborhood in the north coastal town of Dorado where the singer lives to try to serve the order, police spokesman Axel Valencia told The Associated Press."Up until now, police haven’t been able to find him," Valencia said.Martin’s publicist did not immediately return a message asking for comment.It was not immediately known who requested the restraining order.

HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP, N.J. - New Jersey State Police say the pilot of a single-engine crop duster made an emergency landing in a field near Cassidy Court in Hopewell Township, Cumberland County.Officials with NJSP said the emergency landing happened Saturday morning, about 9:45.The pilot was taken to Cooper Medical Center.

PHILADELPHIA - Travelers jetting off for some summer fun this Fourth of July weekend endured a frustrating start to their trip, as severe weather caused delays for arrivals and departures at Philadelphia International Airport. Over 200 flights were delayed Friday at Philadelphia's largest airport and more than two dozen more were canceled, according to FlightAware. A spike in delays happened Friday afternoon when pockets of strong storms rumbled across the Delaware Valley. The FAA issued a ‘Traffic Management Program’ to wait out the storms, but the ripple caused residual delays into the night.MORE HEADLINESAs of Friday afternoon, more than 2,500 flights had been canceled and more than 20,000 flights were delayed, according to FlightAware.

READ MORE: Cancer warning: Popular UK drink can cause 'several types' of cancer - 'strong agreement' [CANCER]Link © GETTY Mick Jagger health A video quickly emerged on the singer's social media page of him prancing around and doing his dance moves six weeks after his operation. What is about Mick Jagger that helps him to bounce back from his health issues? There's a chance it could have something to do with his lifestyle, which turns out to be remarkably healthy. It is reported that the star has had some help over the years.

WEST PHILADELPHIA - One person was injured and an apartment has sustained a considerable amount of damage after a fire in West Philadelphia.Officials said firefighters were called to the 5300 block of Master Street Saturday morning, just after 8:30, for a fire in an apartment.Crews brought the fire under control in about 20 minutes.One person was taken to a local hospital with undisclosed injuries.Officials say the apartment was severely damaged in the fire.

NEW YORK - A 3-year-old boy has died after falling from a Manhattan highrise on Saturday afternoon.According to the NYPD, at around 11 a.m. police responded to a report of a person falling from a balcony at a building located on Third Avenue near East 12rd Street in Harlem.The toddler reportedly fell from the building's 29th floor onto scaffolding located near the 3rd floor.

TUCSON, Ariz. - The Tucson Police Department says a woman was shot and killed by her boyfriend after they got into a car crash on July 1.At around 2 p.m., Sgt. Richard Gradillas says officers responded to reports of a 2-car crash involving a Dodge truck and Kia Soul near 5th Street and Wilmot Road."Before officers arrived on the scene, witnesses observed an adult male exit the truck and left the area on foot," Gradillas said. But once they did arrive, an unresponsive woman, Jessica Garcia, 36, was found in the Dodge with shooting injuries.Garcia was taken to the hospital in critical condition but died shortly after arriving.

WEST PHILADELPHIA - A 31-year-old man is fighting for his life after he was shot multiple times in West Philadelphia.Officials say 19th District officers responded to North 62nd Street Saturday evening, just after 6, for gunfire.When officers arrived, they found the 31-year-old man had been shot multiple times, all over his body.MORE HEADLINES:Medics rushed him to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center where he was placed in extremely critical condition.Police are holding the scene and seeking a motive into the shooting.

COLOMBO (News 1st); A Fundamental Rights Petition has been submitted to the Supreme Court seeking a ruling that basic human rights have been violated by the army officers who stormed the peaceful protestors at the Galle Fort during the Test match between Sri Lanka and Australia, and forcibly removed the protest placards.The FR application was filed by two lawyers Amaradiwakara Liyanarachi and G. H.

COLOMBO (News 1st); A 32-year-old woman had jumped into the Chanrika Wewa in Embilipitiya with her two children.Sri Lanka Police said one her sons, a five-year-old boy died, and the other 11-year-old boy is being treated at the Embilipitiya Hospital.The mother is currently being treated at the Embilipitiya Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit.The woman and her eleven year old son were rescued by the Sri Lanka Police Life Saving Division.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka Railways said that 22 train operations were cancelled on Friday (1) morning, as railway workers faced difficulties in reporting to work.News 1st correspondents reported that Public Transport was NOT functioning as usual due to the fuel crisis, and scores of passengers were inconvenienced.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Six people were sentenced to death after they were convicted of murdering five people in Devinuawara in 2000.Matara High Court Judge Thamara Thennakoon ordered the death sentences after the six accused were guilty of shooting five people.Five people were brutally shot dead in 2000, when a group opened fire at their van in Devinuwara.15 people were arrested over the murders, and five of them were acquitted and released.During the court of 22 year trial four suspects had died.The convicted killers are all residents from Devinuwara.

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Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker are updating their fans after his recent health scare. Barker took to his Instagram story on Saturday and wrote, "I went in for an endoscopy Monday feeling great but right after dinner, I developed excruciating pain and have been hospitalized ever since."  "During the endoscopy, I had a very small polyp removed right in a very sensitive area, usually handled by specialists, which unfortunately damaged a critical pancreatic drainage tube.This resulted in severe, life threatening pancreatitis." Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker shared an update on his health scare with their fans on Saturday.  (Getty Images) The Blink 182 drummer concluded, "I am so very very grateful that with intensive treatment I am currently much better." Kardashian also shared her thoughts on her husband's recent hospitalization on her Instagram story.

Philadelphia police investigate a shooting in North Philadelphia that killed a 60-year-old man. NORTH PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police are investigating after a 60-year-old man was shot and killed in North Philadelphia.Officials say 39th District police were called to the 2900 block of North Taney Street, Saturday morning, around 11, for a reported shooting.Responding officers found a 60-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound to the shoulder.MORE HEADLINES:He was rushed by medics to Temple University Hospital, where he died a short time later.According to authorities, police are actively investigating possible motives into the shooting.

‘This is a nightmare’: Mom of missing Edmonton teenager Lila Smith A 41-year-old man is in custody and will be facing charges of child luring. Police said additional charges may follow as the investigation progresses.Several organizations were a part of the investigation, including ALERT (Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams), Northern Alberta ICE Unit, RCMP, Abbotsford Police, U.S.

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - The Hard Rock casino reached agreement with Atlantic City's main casino workers union on Saturday, removing the last threat of a strike during the busy holiday weekend and clearing the way for the gambling halls and their workers to concentrate on bouncing back from financial losses during the coronavirus pandemic.Local 54 of the Unite Here union said it reached a tentative agreement with Hard Rock, avoiding a strike that had been threatened for 12:01 a.m. Sunday.Combined with agreements reached Thursday with the Borgata, Caesars, Harrah's and the Tropicana, Hard Rock's deal leaves only two smaller casinos, Resorts and the Golden Nugget, without a contract.

VADNAIS HEIGHTS, Minn. (FOX 9) - Authorities recovered the bodies of a woman and three children from Vadnais Lake after multiple agencies began searching the water Friday night following a potential triple homicide. Multiple agencies searched the water Friday and Saturday for a woman and her three missing young children, including two boys and one girl. During a press conference Saturday, Undersheriff Mike Martin said one child was pulled out of the water Friday night, a second child was recovered just after midnight Saturday and the third child was recovered around11:00 a.m.

TRENTON, N.J. - Gas prices continued to fall in New Jersey and around the nation amid lower crude oil prices and an increase in total domestic gasoline stocks.AAA Mid-Atlantic says the average price of a gallon of regular gas in New Jersey on Friday was $4.85, down nine cents from last week. Drivers were paying $3.14 a gallon on average a year ago at this time.The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline was $4.84, down eight cents from last week.

PHILADELPHIA - The show will not go on Saturday night! Wawa Welcomes America has canceled their concert and fireworks display as storms are expected to make their way to the Philadelphia area.The Pershing's Own concert was set to feature the United States Army Band, followed by fireworks at the Delaware River Waterfront. However, scattered storms with the threat of thunder and heavy wind gusts has forced both events to be shut down, according to a Facebook post by Wawa Welcomes America.Don't worry the celebration aren't over yet! More Fourth of July events are still expected to take place Sunday and Monday, including the Party on the Parkway and free concert headlined by Jason Derulo and Ava Max.RELATED: Several street closures planned for Welcome America's July 4th weekend eventsWawa's Welcome America Firework Spectacular is also still set to go off around 9:30 p.m.

ALSO READ: India reports 17,092 fresh COVID cases, 29 deaths in last 24 hrs Explaining the reason behind the low chances of COVID cases among children, she said, "Because of the presence of less number of ACE type two inhibitors, which is angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, to which this SARS CoV2 virus binds actually." "So, they are definitely at lower risk of getting a severe form of the disease and therefore, we can allay our anxieties and worries, particularly for children for whom the vaccine is not available currently," she added. The ICMR scientist warned that people need to be cautious as the virus is still there and its transmission also taking place.

Trump’s powers of persuasion.“Trump is unfit to be anywhere near power ever again,” the editorial board of the right-wing weekly Washington Examiner, a publication long deferential to the former president, wrote this week following Tuesday’s surprise hearing of the Jan. 6 committee.The hearing was called at the last minute to showcase the revelations of former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson, who described in shocking _ if not surprising — detail Trump’s state of mind in the waning days and hours of his ill-fated presidency.That hearing “confirmed a damning portrayal of Trump as unstable, unmoored and absolutely heedless of his sworn duty to effectuate a peaceful transition of presidential power,” the editorial continued.“Republicans have far better options to lead the party in 2024.

PHILADELPHIA - Police are asking for the public's help to solve two homicides that occurred in separate Philadelphia neighborhoods last year.Video released by law enforcement captured the moment both suspects fired a weapon.On December 21, 2021, police say a 22-year-old man fatally shot a victim on the 900 block of West Rockland Street in Logan.

Sheila O'Leary is facing life in prison. (Lee County Sheriff's Office) LEE COUNTY, Fla. - A vegan mother is facing life in prison for murdering her 18-month-old child who starved to death on a strict raw fruit and vegetable diet. A Florida jury convicted Sheila O’Leary, 39, on Wednesday of first-degree murder, aggravated child abuse, aggravated manslaughter, child abuse and two counts of child neglect in the death of her son, Ezra.Ezra weighed 17 pounds – seven pounds below average – when he died in his sleep in 2019.Following Ezra’s death, Sheila and her husband, Ryan, told authorities that the family followed a strict vegan diet limited to "only raw fruits and vegetables" and "breast milk," according to News Press.At the time of Ezra’s death, their three other children – all under the age of 11 – were suffering from malnutrition and dehydration. MORE NEWS: 'She was fighting the shark': Mom of Florida teen attacked by shark describes terrifying ordealO’Leary told detectives that her son did not eat for a week and that he was "having trouble sleeping the night prior to his death."During the Lee County trial on Wednesday, prosecutor Francine Donnorummo, special victims unit chief at the state attorney's office, used O’Leary’s Google searches at the time Ezra’s health declined as evidence against her. Donnorummo emphasized Ezra’s condition was chronic as O’Leary failed to provide her child with food and health care, according to News Press."This was a thought-out, planned course of action," Donnorummo said.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The distribution of energy in Sri Lanka falling to the hands of foreign countries is a threat to national security, points out SJB MP M.

COLOMBO (News 1st); A decision has been made to deploy the Police Special Task Force to control unrest at filling stations.The Secretary to the Ministry of Public Security stated that those who act in a violent manner in the vicinity of filling stations will be arrested by the Police Special Task Force and brought before the law.Meanwhile, the Government is focusing on providing 4,000 bicycles for police officers, with the aim of facilitating their duties with the ongoing fuel crisis.The Ministry of Public Security mentioned that some investigations and field duties have been hampered by the fuel crisis, and this proposal has been presented with the aim of reducing the delays caused.

pandemic started that travel restrictions have dropped and the world feels like it’s opening up again.So when it comes time to check out and the plane tickets are twice as expensive as you had budgeted, do you cancel the plans?Or do you just say whatever and click buy?For Canadians weighing decades-high inflation with pent-up demand for travel and other experiences after years of pandemic lockdowns, the answer seems to be landing on “buy now.” Searing hot inflation could shift Canada Day BBQs to ‘hotdogs instead of steaks’ But a surge in demand for consumer spending could make efforts to bring rampant inflation back into line even more of an uphill battle, experts say.TD Economics put out a report this week tracking spending data leading into the busy summer months.Real spending was up 15 per cent year-over-year in May, with TD suggesting that surging prices — inflation hit a nearly 40-year high of 7.7 per cent that month — had yet to take a bite out of consumer demand.TD said that spending has shifted from an appetite for goods, as Canadians sought to buy stuff for their homes during lockdown, to services, now that the weather is warming and their favourite experiences are opening back up.Demand for recreation and entertainment is leading the charge, with spending in this category 40 per cent higher (on a nominal basis, meaning not adjusted for inflation) compared with pre-pandemic levels.TD senior economist Leslie Preston, one of the report’s authors, tells Global News that after years of being denied the chance to go out and spend their money, the next few months will likely see Canadians keen to “scratch that itch.”“I do think there’s a lot of pent-up demand,” she says.“People made a lot of sacrifices for the two

SIPTU has criticised the manner in which the HSE's offer to extend a special payment scheme for healthcare workers suffering from long Covid was communicated to union representatives.

UPPER DARBY, Pa. - Police say a "tragedy" in Upper Darby resulted in the death of a teenager Friday night.The teen was shot and killed by a single gunshot on the 6900 block of Ruskin Lane, according to a tweet by Upper Darby Police.Police say they believe the deadly shooting stemmed from children playing with a family member's gun.Police are asking families to "educate your children."The shooting is under investigation.

PHILADELPHIA - The Fourth of July weekend is starting out with some storms, but a perfect end to the holiday is on its way!Humidity is here to stay all day Saturday as storms make their way into the forecast around 2 p.m. The rain will travel from the Philadelphia area to New Jersey and the shore around dinnertime, heading out around 10 p.m.Not everyone will see storms today, but you'll know if you are! Heavy rain, thunder and heavy wind gusts are expected for those in the storm zone!Those storms will bring a cold front Sunday with temperatures dropping to the mid 80s with no humidity.More beautiful weather is expected for the Fourth of July with highs in the 80s and low humidity throughout the day!___SATURDAY: Scattered storms.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Meteorology Department had issued a Red alert for strong winds and rough seas, with wind speeds at the risk of increasing up to (60-70) kmph in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle and Hambantota due to the active south-west monsoon condition.The swell waves (about 2.5 m – 3.0 m) height (This is not for land area) may increase in the above-mentioned sea areas and these sea areas will be rough to very rough.There is a possibility that near shore sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Matara via Colombo and Galle, may experience surges due to swell waves.Therefore, it is advised not to venture in fishing and naval activities in the sea areas off the coast extending from Colombo to Hambantota via Galle until 05:30 PM tomorrow (03).Meanwhile, an amber alert has been issued for strong winds today (02), with strong winds about (50-60) kmph being expected at times over the western slopes of the Central hills, Western and Southern provinces due to the active southwest monsoon condition.  

COLOMBO (News 1st); The 4 suspects who were arrested in connection with the death of an inmate at the Kandakadu Rehabilitation Center were remanded until 14th July.The suspects were remanded after being produced to the Polonnaruwa Magistrate’s Court today (02).Accordingly, two Air Force Sergeants, an Army Staff Sergeant and an Army Sergeant were remanded, who served as support counselors at the Kandakadu Treatment and Rehabilitation Center.Based on the statements received from the suspects, Police said that they found an electric wire and 2 bamboo sticks which were said to have been used to attack the inmate.Meanwhile, the dead inmate’s body has been identified by his younger brother and friends, while the post-mortem examination is scheduled to be conducted on the 5th.The police said that 679 inmates who had escaped from the rehabilitation center were arrested and were then presented to Court.Out of the 997 inmates held in the Treatment and Rehabilitation Center, 272 are currently in custody and the Police mentioned that investigations are underway to arrest another 44 inmates.Police have also requested the public to contact the Welikanda Police Station OIC via 0718 591 235 for any information about the escapees.The death of the inmate took place during a clash at the Kandakadu Rehabilitation Center on 29th June.

Police say one person is dead after a double-shooting in North Philadelphia.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Engineers Union of the National Water Supply & Drainage Board have warned that the fuel crisis would affect the supply of water, soon.In a letter to the President, the union said that the employees at the National Water Supply and Drainage board are committed to ensuring an uninterrupted supply water to all consumer, however, removing the supply of water from the priority of list for fuel will have a negative impact.

TRENTON, N.J. - New Jersey's Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy has signed two bills aiming to protect the right of those from outside the state to get abortion services within New Jersey's borders and barring extradition of people involved in reproductive health care services should they face charges in another state. The legislation moved swiftly in the Democrat-led Legislature, just a week after the Supreme Court's ruling overturning Roe v.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka has decided to donate 6 million doses of Pfizer vaccines to Myanmar.The Ministry of Health stated that the relevant agreement will be inked next week.The donation will take place with the intervention of the World Health Organization.The stock of Pfizer vaccine doses purchased in Sri Lanka for COVID-19 vaccination is set to expire within the next two months.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Ministry of Public Security says that facilities will be made available for doctors to obtain fuel from the nearest army base.Its Secretary, S.

Russian President Vladimir Putin fishes in the remote Tuva region in southern Siberia. The picture taken between August 1 and 3, 2017.

Active caseload stands at 1,09,568 India reported 17,092 fresh COVID-19 cases and 29 deaths in the last 24 hours, informed the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Saturday. With this, the country's active caseload has reached 1,09,568. As many as 14,684 patients recovered from the disease in the last 24 hours taking the total recoveries to 4,28,51,590.

Canada Day celebrations since before the COVID-19 pandemic began.Public events marking the holiday were put on hold due to the pandemic, but eased health restrictions have once again made large gatherings and celebrations possible.Not all cities returned to staging major events, however. Montreal, Vancouver and other jurisdictions opted not to hold parades, for example, citing financial issues related to the pandemic as well as safety concerns.Smaller street festivals and events focused on Indigenous reconciliation were held instead.

Canada Day in the nation’s capital after two years that saw Canadians marking the country’s birthday at home, or virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Tensions were high amid a significant police presence as thousands gathered in the streets of downtown Ottawa where residents continue to grapple with what police have acknowledged is “lingering trauma” from the convoy blockade earlier this year. As it happened: Canada Day celebrations, protests held across the country In normal years, Canada Day festivities draw thousands to the lawns and streets around Parliament Hill for concerts, fireworks and parties.

PHILADELPHIA - After a pandemic pause, the Wawa Welcome America Festival is back in Philadelphia to help residents and visitors alike celebrate the 4th of July holiday.Nearly two-weeks of events will culminate on Independence Day with the Party on the Parkway and free concert headlined by Jason Derulo and Ava Max.Of course, no 4th of July celebration would be complete without a massive fireworks display. Wawa's Welcome America Firework Spectacular will start on the Parkway around 9:30 with an accompanying soundtrack by DJ Ghost.MORE HEADLINES"Everyone is welcome we want everyone to come down we just want folks to be prepared," President and CEO of Welcome America Michael DelBene said.There are several road and street closures planned for the weekend and Independence Day.In preparation for the July 4th Concert and Party on the Parkway, the following road closure will be in effect beginning 3 p.m.

DANE COUNTY, Wis. - Wisconsin's first case of orthopoxvirus, presumed to be monkeypox, has been identified in a Dane County resident, the state Department of Health Services confirmed Thursday, June 30."While it’s likely that additional cases will be found among Wisconsinites, we are relieved that this disease does not spread easily from person to person," said Dr. Ryan Westergaard, DHS chief medical officer and state epidemiologist.

PHILADELPHIA - Some people are staying close to home for the July 4th holiday, but according to AAA, a lot of people are on the move for the holiday weekend, even with traffic and high gas prices.It’s a holiday weekend and a lot of people have plans away from home and, despite the high cost of fuel, they’re going.John and Chase Miller, all the way from St. Louis, doing a very long father and son road trip.AAA said it doesn’t appear the higher gas prices, the highest ever for Independence Day road travel, is keeping people from their destinations.MORE HEADLINES:"We went down to Orlando for a few days and from there we decided to come to Philly to check it out and watch the Cardinals play the Phillies and then head home," explained John Miller."They will make concessions in other areas to make up for that.

Today we are reporting 6,460 community cases and 423 current hospitalisations.

Firefighters battle a fire in a duplex in Jenkintown. JENKINTOWN, Pa. - Fire crews are battling a two-alarm at a three-story duplex in Jenkintown, while trying to get someone out of the building.Firefighters were called to the 200 block of Summit Avenue Friday evening, around 7:40.Firefighters battle a fire in a duplex in Jenkintown.

Authorities say a man was shot several times during a shootout Friday night in Philadelphia. PHILADELPHIA - Authorities say a shootout between at least two men Friday night in Philadelphia left one of the gunmen fighting for his life. Officers from the Philadelphia Police Department were called to the 100 block of East Wishart Street shortly before 7:30 p.m.

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