China has reported more than 20,000 Covid-19 cases, the highest daily tally given since the start of the pandemic, as millions in locked-down Shanghai began a new round of testing.

The country's "zero-Covid" strategy has come under immense strain as cases spike, with around 25 million residents of Shanghai - China's largest city and economic engine room - ordered to stay-at-home as the authorities struggle to contain the outbreak.

The number of infections recorded hit 20,472 infections today, the National Health Commission said in a statement. It is the country's highest-ever daily infection number given by authorities, even during the peak of the initial outbreak which centred around Wuhan.

The majority of the cases are, however, asymptomatic. Until March, China had kept daily cases low with snap localised lockdowns, mass testing, and strict restrictions on international travel.

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Dog leaps from window to escape fire that engulfed house in Berks County

BERKS COUNTY - Two dogs and a cat are safe after a devastating fire left a house in ruins in Berks County Wednesday morning.Video from eyewitness Justin Steinmetz shows smoke and flames billowing from the home around 8 a.m.He said he saw the fire while driving down the road to work. After banging on neighbors' doors to call 911, he tried to put out parts of the fire with a garden hose.He can be heard in the video saying, "I hope the dog's out."Moments later a dog was seen running in the background. Officials say it was rescued out the front door.Dog jumps from window to escape house fire.

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Lily Peters murder: Chippewa County coroner reveals preliminary autopsy results in 10-year-old’s slaying

Illiana "Lily" Peters CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. - Wisconsin authorities have officially declared the death of Lily Peters, the 10-year-old girl who went missing from Chippewa Falls, a homicide.The designation comes as no surprise with a suspect already charged with first-degree intentional homicide, Wisconsin’s equivalent of murder, but officials also released details about how she had been attacked.The Chippewa County Coroner’s office told Fox News Thursday Lily had been killed by strangulation and blunt force trauma, according to preliminary findings. But a full autopsy could take several more weeks.Fox News Digital reported earlier this week that the girl’s remains had been sent across state lines to the medical examiner’s office of Ramsey County in nearby St.

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Bouncer sought in deadly assault outside Center City bar turns himself in, officials say

PHILADELPHIA - Authorities say a bouncer accused in a deadly assault outside of a Philadelphia bar has turned himself in a day after officials approved third-degree murder charges against him and issued a warrant for his arrest. Investigators say their search for 24-year-old Kenneth Frye came to an end Thursday afternoon when he turned himself in to police. Frye was allegedly captured on surveillance camera punching 41-year-old Eric Pope outside Tabu Lounge and Sports in Center City.Police say surveillance video from Apr.16 shows Pope being escorted out of the bar around 1 a.m.

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Scores of skulls believed to be part of recent crime scene are actually thousands of years old

news release from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) Mexico. Image of skulls found in Comalapa Cave in Chiapas, Mexico. (INAH via Storyful )The 150 skulls are believed to be from the Early Postclassic period (900-1000 A.D.). "We have recognized the skeletal remains of three infants, but most of the bones are from adults and, until now, they are more from women than from men," said Javier Montes de Paz, a researcher and physical anthropologist at the INAH Chiapas Center. Alter of skulls, or tzompantli, in the Comalapa Cave.

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Sharon Osbourne Flying Home After Ozzy Osbourne Contracts COVID: ‘I’m Very Worried’

Ozzy Osbourne is dealing with COVID-19 following other serious health issues.

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Blood donation ban on men who have sex with men can end: Health Canada

Health Canada has given Canadian Blood Services the green light to lift specific restrictions on blood donations from men who have sex with men.

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14-year-old boy held on $1M bond in murder, sex assault of 10-year-old girl

A 14-year-old male suspect has been identified in the death of 10-year-old Iliana (Lily) Peters in Chippewa County, Wis., prosecutors said Wednesday.Though the name of the Grade 8 boy has not been released, CBS Minnesota reported the 14-year-old was arrested and is being held on US$1-million bond after he allegedly admitted to killing and raping the 10-year-old girl.Peters was reported missing by her father on Sunday after she did not return home from her aunt’s house. On Monday, the 10-year-old’s body was found in the woods near both residences.Prosecutors say the suspect knew the victim personally.

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Selena Gomez will continue advocating for well-being during Mental Health Awareness Month

Selena Gomez prioritizing mental health is a must! The singer, actress, and businesswoman also dedicate her platform and use her voice to advise her fans to focus on their well-being. To create a conversation surrounding Mental Health Awareness Month, which kicks off on May 1, the 29-year-old star shared her steps to have a clear mindset and live an anxiety-free life.“For me, things like music, writing, and being with friends and family make me happy,” she told E! News, “so I surround myself with people and things that bring positivity and happiness to my life.”According to Selena, although she might face triggers learning how to get ahead of them helps her cope.

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Chrishell Stause calls out Christine Quinn for 'lying' about Covid to skip Selling Sunset reunion

Selling Sunset star Christine Quinn has come under fire from her co-stars for allegedly “lying” about having Covid-19 to avoid filming the reunion. The luxury real estate agent pulled out of the highly-anticipated reunion of the hit Netflix series, after telling fans she tested positive for the virus over the weekend. Yet only three days later, the 33-year-old was spotted on a film set with Real Housewives of New Jersey star Melissa Gorga.The mother of one was snapped relaxing on a sun lounger next to Melissa, and neither of them wore a mask.

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Apple will now let you buy parts to fix your own iPhone

FILE - iPhone models are seen on display on March 5, 2022. (Photo by Sefa Karacan/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) CUPERTINO, Calif. - Apple has opened its Self Service Repair online store, which offers manuals and parts for customers seeking to fix their iPhones themselves, amid a strengthening "right to repair" movement. The company on Wednesday announced the opening of the online shop and said it will sell more than 200 individual parts and tools, including iPhone screws, cameras, displays, batteries and SIM card trays.

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412 Covid patients treated in hospital, 36 in ICU

The number of patients with Covid-19 in hospitals has reduced to 412 today, official figures show.

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More protection could be on the way as Manitoba reports weekly COVID-19 numbers

Manitoba reports another increase in new COVID-19 hospitalizations, 12 more deaths Thirteen more Manitobans were reported as casualties to the virus that’s now killed 1,792 in the province since March 2020.Manitoba’s ICUs continue to deal with roughly 90 people at a time, a number that’s been largely unchanged for months.However, admissions are still up significantly compared to a month ago, when 111 were reported at the end of March.The latest wastewater data from the province shows “ongoing activity of COVID-19, with a generalized stabilization in activity,” according to the report.Meanwhile, one of the province’s foremost voices on COVID-19 vaccination expressed some hope in response to the news that Moderna is asking the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to review its vaccine for use in children under the age of six.Dr.

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Delhi records 1,490 new Covid-19 cases in a day, 123 more than yesterday

Covid cases in the last 24 hours with 1,070 recoveries and 2 deaths.

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Two men caught with loaded guns at Philadelphia Airport this week, officials say

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Hawaii's stray cats pose major threat to protected species: Why visitors should be cautious

A cat relaxes on a storefront windowsill in Hanapepe on the island of Kauai, Hawaii, on Dec. 14, 2012.

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Homicide investigation underway after male found shot in North Philadelphia

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Video: Semi-truck driver slams into MSP trooper on I-94 in Southwest Michigan

PAW PAW, Mich. (FOX 2) - A Michigan State Police trooper survived after a semi-truck slammed into a cruiser April 8.Police said the trooper was on I-94 in Paw Paw when the truck hit their vehicle from behind.

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With 10 picks and 2 firsts, Eagles have plenty of options

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Renfrewshire Provost reflects on coronavirus crisis as she sends election message

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Arrest made in broad daylight shootout in Southwest Philadelphia, police say

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Howie Mandel Says Contracting COVID-19 Sent Him Into A Mental Health Crisis!

Howie Mandel is opening up about an unexpected side effect of contracting COVID-19 earlier this month.

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Ontario COVID numbers: 1,661 people in hospital, 202 in intensive care

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Quebec tallies 23 new COVID-19 deaths as hospitalizations drop by almost 50

COVID-19 as hospitalizations dropped again Thursday.There was a 46-patient decrease for a total of 2,326 pandemic-related hospitalizations. This comes following 191 admissions and 237 discharges in the last day.Intensive care unit cases fell by seven to 85.The province recorded 1,768 new official cases of the novel coronavirus, though the daily count is based on results from PCR testing, which remains accessible only to certain groups.On that note, 19,286 tests were conducted at screening sites on Tuesday, the latest day for which that information is available.

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Omicron BA.4, BA.5 is more…: Epidemiologist on new strains as Covid surges in South Africa

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Sharon Osbourne forced to pull out of TalkTV after husband Ozzy contracts Covid

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Biden to ask Congress for additional $33B to help Ukraine battle Russia

WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden will ask Congress for an additional $33 billion to help Ukraine fend off the Russian invasion, two administration officials said Thursday, a big boost in U.S. efforts to bolster Kyiv in an intensifying war that’s showing no signs of ending anytime soon.Biden’s latest proposal — which the officials said was expected to last for five months — has more than $20 billion in military assistance for Ukraine and for bolstering defenses in nearby countries.

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Man stable after he was shot in head, arms, leg in Crescentville, police say

PHILADELPHIA - A man is in stable condition after police say he was shot multiple times in Crescentville Wednesday night.Philadelphia police responded to a call for a gunshot victim on the 6100 block of Oxford Avenue around 11:19 p.m.The 26-year-old was shot in the forehead, both arms, leg and hand, according to police.

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Sharon Osbourne issues health update on husband Ozzy

Sharon Osbourne has issued a health update on husband Ozzy. The TV presenter, who is married to Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy and has three children Aimee, Kelly and Jack, spoke out amid his health battle. Ozzy revealed he has Parkinson's disease in 2020.

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Connecticut boy burned in bully attack, family says

NEW YORK - A 6-year-old Connecticut boy is hospitalized with serious burn wounds after he was allegedly targeted by a bully.An 8-year-old boy from the neighborhood allegedly covered a ball in gasoline, lit it on fire, and threw it at Dominick Krankall on Sunday afternoon in Bridgeport. "Within seconds later, he came back around the corner on fire screaming, 'Mommy they lit me on fire, they lit me on fire,'" Kayla Deegan, Dominick's sister, said. "This has happened multiple times with this kid bullying my little brother."Emergency workers found Krankall on Louisiana Avenue with severe wounds.

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‘Rolling Thunder’ biker convoy to descend on Ottawa. Here’s what you need to know

Ottawa is bracing for the arrival of another convoy of protesters this weekend, just four months after the so-called “Freedom Convoy” began a weeks-long blockade of the capital’s downtown core.

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Homes Under The Hammer's Martin Roberts undergoes further tests in health update

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63 college scholarships given to 3rd graders at Phoenix elementary school

3rd grade students at Bernard Black Elementary School being offered the College Promise Scholarship by the Rosztoczy Foundation. (Courtesy: Roosevelt School District) PHOENIX - Students at one Phoenix elementary school district will now have a scholarship to college, thanks to a local foundation.According to the Facebook page of Roosevelt School District, officials with the Rosztoczy Foundation have announced that they will give all third-grade students at Bernard Black Elementary School a scholarship to college."We are thrilled and excited for our students and their families," read a portion of the post.In an e-mail statement we obtained, the scholarships given to the third graders are called "College Promise Scholarships."According to the Roosevelt School District's website, they serve more than 8,000 students.

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Bucks County man allegedly found with 1,500 bags of fentanyl worth $20,000

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Philadelphia police: Man alive after suffering gunshot to the head

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Karnataka issues new Covid vaccination guidelines amid surge in cases. Check new rules

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After Chippewa Falls girl's murder, spurs calls for a 'Lily Alert'

Illiana "Lily" Peters (FOX 9) - After a 10-year-old girl was found dead the morning after she was reported missing, some are calling for an alert in her name.Her father called police around 9 p.m. Sunday to report his daughter missing.

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Elon Musk jokes about buying Coca-Cola next 'to put the cocaine back in'

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Brandi Carlile cancels festival show after testing positive for COVID-19

Gallery: ‘Jeen-Yuhs’ : 10 revelations from Kanye West’s Netflix documentary (BANG Showbiz)Her followers flooded the comments with messages of support as many of Brandi's fans wished her a "speedy recovery". One fan wrote: "So sorry you got it, sending healthy vibes and love, hope you’re feeling much better soon!" Another added: "You got this @brandicarlile !!!! Don’t rush it and get a lot of rest.

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Justin Bieber’s Mom Pattie Mallette Calls Hailey ‘So Brave’ For Sharing Her Health Scare Story

Pattie Mallette is proud of her daughter-in-law. Justin Bieber's mom took to Instagram on Wednesday to share her support for Hailey Bieber after the 25-year-old model detailed a recent health scare.«Grateful you are recovering well,» Pattie wrote, sharing Hailey's video to her Stories. «God is good.

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Some Shanghai residents leave home for first time in two weeks as Covid curbs ease

Some residents of Shanghai stepped out of their homes for the first time in more than two weeks today, as the city took tentative steps towards easing a Covid-19 lockdown amid mounting worries over the economic impact of the strict curbs.

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Covid-19 as public anger grows over how authorities in China's most populous city are tackling a record coronavirus surge.

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China reports highest new covid cases since February 2020

coronavirus cases in the previous day, the national health authority said on Sunday, down from 2,129 a day earlier.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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