ASU student recalls near death experience at deadly Astroworld Festival in Houston

The global COVID-19 total has passed the 400 million mark early into the third year of the pandemic, with cases last week declining in the world's fourth and biggest surge, fueled by the more transmissible Omicron variant.

PHILADELPHIA - No one was injured after a gunman opened fire on a Philadelphia police officer during a shootout Wednesday afternoon in Germantown.Philadelphia Police Sergeant Eric Gripp told reporters that two plainclothes officers in an unmarked car were patrolling the 4800 block of Keyser Street around 2 p.m. when they came upon a shootout between a 23-year-old and a 20-year-old. The officer in the passenger's seat identified himself as police and ordered both men to drop their weapons when one of the men fired towards the officer, Gripp said. The officer ducked behind cover as the suspect attempted to flee down Keyser Street. According to investigators, the officer that was still inside the vehicle drove after the suspect and fired once through the windshield but missed. Both suspects were uninjured and captured nearby due to a massive police response, Gripp said.Investigators believe something happened between the men before police arrived that involved more than just the two gunmen. Gripp said police are still looking for other suspects, but he did not provide a description. "It just continues to speak to level the gun violence that we're seeing almost every day in this city," Gripp said.

Today Rochelle Walensky, MD, MPH, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), said the agency is working on updating and evaluating its mask guidance, but said COVID-19 transmission and hospitalization rates were still high throughout the country, and the recommendation of masking in indoor settings regardless of vaccination status remains in place.

Kim 'Darlene' Ezell (Family Handout) NEWARK, Del. - The body of a missing Philadelphia woman has been found weeks after she was reported missing when authorities found her roommate dead inside their home, family members tell FOX 29.The family of Kim Ezell says authorities informed them that they identified a body that was found in a vehicle at the Delaware Technical Community College - Stanton Campus in Newark as their mother. Ezell, 59, was also known as Darlene. Family members say Ezell last spoke to her daughter on the phone on Jan.

Quebec judge suspends unvaccinated man’s visitation rights with child With the suspension due to end Tuesday, the child’s mother had asked the court for it to be extended.The father, who described the suspension of his parental rights as “draconian,” argued that he is not a conspiracy theorist and that while he does not plan to be vaccinated, he will respect all public health regulations during visits with his son, who is vaccinated against COVID-19.Paquette ruled that the man, who has not had any parenting time with his son since Dec.

announced on Wednesday that it will be distributing 5.5 million rapid antigen tests for COVID-19 each week for eight weeks to various pharmacy and grocery store locations across the province.Over 2,300 locations will provide the tests while supplies last with a limit of one box of five tests per household. Free COVID rapid antigen tests now available at Ontario grocery stores, pharmacies at one-box limit Some participating retailers include Costco, Shoppers Drug Mart, Loblaws, Metro, Food Basics, Rexall, Sobeys, Real Canadian Superstore, Longo’s, Walmart, among others.There are at least 34 locations in Guelph that are offering the tests.

Middlesex-London Health Unit reported zero deaths and 139 COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, compared with two deaths and 190 cases last Wednesday. Wednesday marks only the second day this month that no new deaths were reported, the other being Monday.LHSC is caring for 116 inpatients with COVID-19, 22 of whom are in adult critical care.As noted, LHSC is caring for 116 COVID-19 inpatients, with 22 inpatients in adult critical care.

COVID-19-related deaths on Wednesday, raising the death toll in the area to 381, including the 22 victims announced so far in February.“Today we are reporting four deaths in our community related to COVID-19: one female in her 90s, 2 females in their 80s, and one male in his 80s,” Dr. Hsiu-Li Wang, medical officer of health, stated.“I wish to express my deep sympathy to the families of these individuals.” Free COVID rapid antigen tests now available at Ontario grocery stores, pharmacies at one-box limit All four were residents of long-term-care homes in the area, which each have been under outbreak status for over a month.

Alberta has announced the end of the restrictions exemption program, and reaction to the news is divided. Jackie Wilson reports.

Portrait of American Funk, Soul, and R&B singer singer Betty Davis (nee Mabry), New York, New York, 1969. (Photo by Anthony Barboza/Getty Images)LOS ANGELES - Funk icon Betty Davis has died, Rolling Stone reported on Wednesday.

FILE - People watch the coverage of North Korea's latest missile launch in Seoul Station, South Korea on Jan. 31, 2022.

SEATAC, Wash. - The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating after crews from nearly two dozen flights reported getting hit with a laser near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport this week. This comes after four flights reported being struck by a green laser near SEA on Jan. 28.FOX 13 News reached out to the FAA about the most recent strikes. Get breaking news alerts in the FREE FOX 13 Seattle app. Download for Apple iOS or Android. And sign up for BREAKING NEWS emails delivered straight to your inbox.On Tuesday, Feb.

Twitter today to share the “disgusting” way she was trying to draw out toxins from her body.The Countryfile star shared a video of herself taking off a patch that she had left on the sole of her foot overnight for a “body detox”.In the clip, she can be seen pulling on the sticky material as she shows what looks like a brown residue left inside.Alongside the video, she explained: “How much fun did you have in bed last night?“I tried out these Body Detox foot patches to 'draw out toxins overnight'“How disgusting does this look?“They promise an array of benefits inc:improvements to your metabolism, immune system, insomnia, fatigue, migraines etc etc!”The unconventional method sparked a series of mixed reactions, with curious fans announcing they would try it, while others appeared more sceptical.Julia also used the social media platform to thank a fan for his support during her breast cancer battle.Twitter user Garycrisp1943 penned: “I know I don't know you, and I don't normally pour my heart out to strangers, but I've always admired your enthusiasm for the outdoors & nature.“I just want to send you & family well wishes in the hope you will find all the strength you need.” (sic)The TV star responded: “Thank you so much Gary,” alongside a tree branch and a green love heart emoji.Julia last week said her "healing is going very well" during an appearance on This Morning.Speaking to hosts Rochelle Humes and Alison Hammond from the This Morning Forest, Julia said it was "lovely to be back" in front of the camera.She also revealed she was recovering and undergoing physiotherapy following her double mastectomy.Julia said: “First of all, thanks to the whole This Morning team."You’ve been checking in regularly to check how I’m

Coronavirus infection rates have continued to fall across all ten boroughs of Greater Manchester.

A prospective cohort study of US children diagnosed as having COVID-19 reveals that certain demographic characteristics, preexisting chronic diseases, and initial vital sign and lab values may portend disease severity, a finding that the researchers said could help improve outcomes.The University of Colorado-led study involved 167,262 COVID-19 patien

Alberta’s education minister said school boards can’t enforce their own mask mandates after the province-wide one is dropped next week. Kendra Slugoski has reaction.

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more than 464,000 followers on Instagram.Davis, 30, started selling online health and wellness packages back in 2014 after she became a popular social media influencer. The savvy star created the company Brittany Dawn Fitness LLC, which quickly garnered thousands of paying customers in plans ranging in price from $92 to $300 per month.According to the new lawsuit, obtained by the Dallas Morning News, Davis was contacted by at least 14 women suffering from eating disorders.

New Brunswick’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Jennifer Russell told a press conference on Wednesday that COVID-19 modelling predicts the province could safely reduce public health measures if current restrictions are kept in place for at least another week.

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In order to meet the “changing outlook for the pandemic,” New Brunswick’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Jennifer Russell announced on Wednesday that the province is changing it’s requirements for isolation and COVID-19 testing.

Panera is offering guests a chance to win a diamond ring and free year of coffee. (Credit: Panera) ST. LOUIS - With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, Panera Bead is offering guests the chance to win the ultimate gift: a diamond ring, shaped in a baguette cut.According to the bakery-café chain, fans will be able to enter, starting Feb.

Klein Vision AirCar received its official certificate of airworthiness on Jan. 24, according to a company news release. The AirCar is a two-passenger vehicle with four wheels, a pusher propeller, switchblade-style retractable wings and a telescoping tail that transforms into a road-legal package on the ground in just three minutes. AirCar during a flight test.

New Jersey, a mom of a 3-year-old boy who has developmental speech delays said of the mask mandates that still exist in her state as of now, "For speech therapy for a toddler, masking isn't exactly what you should be doing, at least in my opinion. It's against what you're trying to accomplish."She said, "It's like if a dentist required the patient to wear a mask, right? I think for speech therapy for a child, it's the same thing."The mom did not want her family's name used due to privacy concerns.

Saskatchewan’s requirement to provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test for businesses, workplaces and other public venues will end on Feb. 14.

COVID-19 vaccine passports that are required to enter some indoor public settings such as gyms and restaurants or to drop the mask mandate.Christine Elliott made the comments at a press conference announcing free rapid tests, after she was pressed several time by journalists if Ontario would consider dropping the vaccine passport as Saskatchewan and Alberta recently announced.“We still need to be very careful,” Elliott said.“We are not telling the people of Ontario that this is going to remain in place forever. No.

Anti-mandate protesters are partially blocking traffic at one of North America’s busiest border crossings. Global’s Sean O’Shea has more from Windsor.

FILE - Generic gavel on wooden table. DOVER, Del. - A former Delaware political candidate who unsuccessfully sought the Republican nominations for governor and U.S.

Police are reviewing whether a Christmas quiz in No 10 breached coronavirus restrictions after a picture emerged showing the Prime Minister and colleagues near an open bottle of prosecco and a packet of crisps.

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McMaster University say recent animal studies have proven a pair of inhaled vaccines are effective against the original coronavirus that causes COVID-19 and variants of concern.In an update through the online journal Cell, Phase 1 clinical trials are underway to evaluate the aerosol vaccines in healthy adults who have already received a pair of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine doses, such as Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna, according to the university scientists.Studies to date show the new method, which targets the lungs and upper airways, where respiratory infections typically begin, is effective against the original strain of SARS-CoV-2 and variants of concern.The model is built around a tuberculosis vaccine established by Zhou Xing, co-lead author at McMaster’s Immunology Research Centre and Department of Medicine. McMaster University researchers to begin human trials of inhaled COVID-19 vaccine “What we’ve discovered from many years’ research is that the vaccine delivered into the lung induces all-around protective respiratory mucosal immunity, a property that the injected vaccine is lacking,” Xing said in a release.The aerosol doses, manufactured at the Robert E.

Kennedy competed on the 19th season of "American Idol" but abruptly left after a video surfaced depicting him standing with someone that appeared to be wearing a KKK hood. (Christopher Willard via Getty Images) SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. - "American Idol" alum Caleb Kennedy has been arrested in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.The musician, 17, was arrested for a felony DUI that resulted in a death, according to online records.Per records, the singer was arrested on Tuesday evening at 7:21 p.m.

WASHINGTON - The number of small businesses that raised prices in January rose to levels not seen since 1974, a reflection of surging U.S. inflation amid squeezed supply chains, higher labor costs and more.A net 61% of small businesses increased average selling prices in January, which marked a 48-year high, according to a regular survey by the National Federation of Independent Business.

Travis Scott is covering important costs following the Astroworld tragedy. The 30-year-old rapper is covering the funeral costs of the eight people who died at the Astroworld Festival on Nov.

Travis Scott and Drake have been sued over the incident at the former’s Astroworld Festival on Friday that left eight people dead. Fox News can confirm that Texas attorney Thomas J. Henry filed a lawsuit Sunday against Travis Scott, whose real name is Jacques Bermon Webster, as well as Drake, whose real name is Aubrey Drake Graham.

HOUSTON - Several concertgoers at a Houston music festival have turned to attorney Ben Crump for representation after they were caught up in a pandemonium that left eight people dead and several injured. Rapper Travis Scott was the headliner for the sold-out Astroworld Festival in NRG Park in Houston over the weekend, which was attended by an estimated 50,000 people. The crowd suddenly surged toward the stage during a performance by Scott, squeezing fans so tightly together that they could not breathe or move their arms in the chaos.The dead ranged in age from 14 to 27, and 13 people were still hospitalized Saturday, Mayor Sylvester Turner said.

HOUSTON - A lawsuit filed against rapper Travis Scott over the incident at the Astroworld Festival Friday that left eight people dead alleges Scott "encouraged" the culture that led to the incident in a May tweet."NAW AND WE STILL SNEAKING THE WILD ONES IN," Scott said in a since-deleted tweet in response to fans who were angry the show had quickly sold old.A lawsuit filed on behalf of concertgoer Manuel Souza alleges the tweet "recklessly encouraged fans to breach the barriers and otherwise actively encouraged a culture of violence."The lawsuit says Souza attended the event and suffered "serious bodily injuries" after he was knocked to the ground and "trampled" by an "uncontrolled crowd."It goes on to say the "injuries were the inevitable

Houston Police Chief Troy Finner said Saturday that the Astroworld “mass casualty incident,” which left eight dead at a Travis Scott show, had become a criminal investigation involving both their homicide and narcotics divisions.

Travis Scott is facing multiple lawsuits after eight people were killed and hundreds were injured in a crowd crush at Texas festival Astroworld.Two separate injured attendees allege that Scott, along with surprise performer Drake, incited the crowd, and are each seeking US$1 million in damages.Two of the concert fatalities were teenagers, aged 14 and 16, caught in the crushing surge of the crowd as Scott continued to perform, completing his set even after noticing fans were receiving medical treatment. Scott, the headline act and a hometown star who founded the Astroworld festival in 2018, later said he was unaware of the severity of the situation.

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner called the “mass casualty incident” at the Astroworld festival during a Travis Scott show “tragic” after at least eight people died. According to Turner, the youngest victim was 14.

Disturbing details are emerging from rapper Travis Scott’s Astroworld music festival, which is now considered one of the deadliest concert tragedies in the United States. Eight people died after the crowd surged toward the stage during Scott’s performance, including two victims aged 14 and 16 years old.

witnesses and review concert protocols to determine how eight people died at a Houston music festival when fans suddenly surged toward the stage to watch rapper Travis Scott.City officials said Saturday they were in the early stages of investigating the pandemonium that unfolded Friday evening at Astroworld, a sold-out, two-day event in NRG Park with an estimated 50,000 people in attendance. One attendee said that as a timer clicked down to the start of Scott’s performance, the crowd pushed forward.“As soon as he jumped out on the stage, it was like an energy took over and everything went haywire,” concertgoer Niaara Goods said.

Houston officials seek answers after Travis Scott’s Astroworld concert left 8 dead It was in trying to escape the increasingly packed venue that the couple realized how dangerous it was becoming.Little’s voice quivered with emotion as she described how small she felt gasping for air as she was battered by the crowd.“My chest is in so much pain from people pushing and crushing — literally crushing — my chest and in my lungs. And all I can remember is just screaming for him.

HOUSTON - Thousands of fans were looking forward to Houston's own Travis Scott, and his third annual music festival Astroworld, but what started out as a night of excitement, soon became deadly. SIGN UP FOR FOX 26 HOUSTON EMAIL ALERTSAccording to the Houston Fire Department, it began with reports of several people injured at NRG stadium, where Astroworld Festival kicked off day one of a two-day music event.

PHILADELPHIA - When Philadelphia native Jordan Bryan purchased tickets to the Astroworld concert in Houston to see headliner Travis Scott, he knew it would be wild but he never expected it to turn deadly.According to officials in Houston, eight people died as a result of massive crowd "compression."In a video provided to FOX 29 by Bryan, you can see people stepping and falling on one another in a panic that lasted nearly an hour."Before [Travis Scott] came out people were fainting, limp bodies were getting crowd surfed towards the front towards security to get them out," Bryan said.

NEW YORK (AP) - The crowd deaths at a Houston music festival added even more names to the long list of people who have been crushed at a major event.Tragedies like the one Friday night at the Astroland Music Festival have been happening for a long time. In 1979, 11 people died in a scramble to enter a Cincinnati, Ohio, concert by The Who.

At least eight people were killed and many were injured in a “mass casualty incident” during the opening night of the Astroworld music festival on Friday in Houston, Texas, Fire Chief Samuel Peña said early Saturday. Peña said that at around 9 p.m.

Fan dies at Slipknot concert after sustaining injuries in mosh pit Witnesses reported lots of pushing and shoving during the performances leading up to Scott’s set.When Scott took the stage, the crowd seemed to rush to the front, trying to get closer to the stage, said Nick Johnson, a high school senior from the Houston suburb of Friendswood who was at the concert with friends.“It just got worse and worse. Everyone was like you just can’t breathe,” said Johnson, who was near the front of the stage in the middle part of the crowd.Johnson said fans started to crush each other, and people started screaming.