The Ministry will host a media briefing to provide updates on the response to the Omicron outbreak at 12.30 pm. The briefing will be attended by Associate Minister of Health Dr Ayesha Verrall, Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield and Te Whatu Ora Chief Executive Margie Apa.

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Man found fatally shot in the head inside property in Frankford, police say

A man in his 20s was found shot in the head inside a property in Frankford, police said. PHILADELPHIA - Authorities say a man was found fatally shot in the head inside a property in Philadelphia's Frankford section. Officers from the Philadelphia Police Department were called to the 4500 block of Frankford Avenue around 9 p.m.

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Tyson raises prices of chicken as demand shifts from expensive beef cuts

A package of Tyson Foods Inc. chicken is arranged for a photograph in Tiskilwa, Illinois, U.S., on Thursday, May 5, 2016.

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FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar: Everything you need to know

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 15: The Adidas Al Rihla official match ball of FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar during the Pre-Season friendly match between Melbourne Victory and Manchester United at Melbourne Cricket Ground on July 15, 2022 in Melbourne, Au A last chance for Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Kylian Mbappé back on the biggest stage of all. Brazil bidding for a record-extending sixth title.One of the most eagerly anticipated World Cups in memory — as much for off-the-field reasons as those on it — is just around the corner in Qatar and excitement is building after the qualification period was wrapped.Thirty-two teams, 64 matches, 28 days.

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Trump: FBI searching Mar-a-Lago estate

WASHINGTON (AP) - Former President Donald Trump said in a lengthy statement Monday that the FBI was conducting a search of his Mar-a-Lago estate and asserted that agents had broken open a safe. A person familiar with the matter said the action was related to a probe of whether Trump had taken classified records from his White House tenure to his Florida residence.The action, which the FBI and Justice Department did not immediately confirm, marks a dramatic escalation in law enforcement scrutiny of Trump and comes as he has been laying the groundwork to make another bid for president.

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Police: Man, 26, shot to death in Holmesburg

A 26-year-old man was shot to death Monday night in Holmesburg. PHILADELPHIA - Authorities say a young man was shot to death Monday night in Philadelphia's Holmesburg section. Officers from the Philadelphia Police Department were called to the 7400 block of State Road around 8 p.m.

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Ashton Kutcher diagnosed with vasculitis: What you should know about the disease

Ashton Kutcher, in a photo taken in July 2022 (Photo by Steve Granitz/FilmMagic) PHOENIX - On Aug. 8, it was reported that actor Ashton Kutcher couldn't walk, hear, or talk after he was diagnosed with a disease called vasculitis two years ago."Like, two years ago, I had this weird, super rare form of vasculitis that, like, knocked out my vision, it knocked out my hearing, it knocked out, like, all my equilibrium," Kutcher explained, in an interview done for the show Running Wild with Bear Grylls: The Challenge.

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5,939 community cases; 634 hospitalisations; 15 in ICU

Today we are reporting 5,939 community cases and 634 current hospitalisations.

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Ashton Kutcher 'lucky to be alive' after secret health battle left him unable to see, hear or walk

Ashton Kutcher has opened up about his secret health battle which left him feeling "lucky to be alive". The Two and a Half Men star, 44, gave an insight into the horrific symptoms he suffered in the past due to his autoimmune disorder, which left him unable to see, hear or walk.

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Bill Graham, former Canadian defence and foreign minister, dead at 83

Bill Graham, former Canadian defence and foreign affairs minister, has died at the age of 83.News of the former interim Liberal leader’s death was shared by multiple senior Liberals, cabinet ministers, current and former Canadian politicians as well as members of the defence and security community on social media on Monday afternoon.Former Liberal MP John English told The Canadian Press that Graham died Sunday, according to a member of his family who shared the news with him earlier today.Foreign Minister Melanie Joly tweeted that Graham “paved the way for better foreign policy, dialogue and diplomacy.”“Canada and Canadians around the world are better because of Bill’s tireless work,” she wrote. “My heart is with his family during this time.”The news of Bill Graham’s passing in heartbreaking.

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Mall of America shooting: Shooter still on the run as 3 others charged

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (FOX 9) - Three people, including Best Western employees, were charged Monday in connection to the shooting at Mall of America on Thursday, Aug. 4.

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Olivia Newton-John dead: ‘Grease’ star dies at 73

Grease actor and Grammy-winning singer Olivia Newton-John died on Monday morning, according to a statement posted to her official Facebook account. She was 73 years old.The statement said Newton-John “passed away peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California” on Monday morning, “surrounded by family and friends.”“We ask that everyone please respect the family’s privacy during this very difficult time,” read the statement.The singer and actor was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 1992 and underwent chemotherapy and a partial mastectomy.

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A scientific literature review for empiric examples of impacts from 10 climate hazards influenced by greenhouse gas emissions found that more than 58% of human diseases caused by pathogens—such as dengue, pneumonia, and Zika virus—are made worse by the climate-related hazards. A team based at the University of Hawaii at Manoa reported the findings today in Nature Climate Change.The greenhouse gas emission-related hazards they examined were

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Arson suspect sought in connection to 2 fires at home where over 150 jugs of gasoline were found

Darren Arnold is sought in connection to two fires at a home where police found over 150 jugs of gasoline. PHILADELPHIA - Authorities are searching for a man suspected of setting two different fires at the same house in West Philadelphia where police found over 150 one-gallon jugs of gasoline.The Philadelphia Police Department said 37-year-old Darren Arnold is wanted for arson and related offenses linked to "several incidents" on the 100 block of North 59th Street on Aug. 1st and 2nd.Police were called to the abandoned property the evening of Aug.

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Study: In-class college COVID spread rare amid public health mandates

At Boston University (BU), which mandated COVID-19 vaccination and face coverings for students, faculty, and staff in fall 2021, only nine cases of SARS-CoV-2 transmission were identified among more than 140,000 full-occupancy, in-person class meetings. None were confirmed to be the result of in-class transmission.

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Report says Teenage Head guitarist Hamilton’s third homicide of 2022

Reports are suggesting Hamilton’s third homicide of 2022 is a founding member of Canadian punk rock group Teenage Head.

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Singer, actress Olivia Newton-John dies at 73

UNSPECIFIED - FEBRUARY 25: In this screengrab released on February 25, Olivia Newton-John speaks during the G'Day USA American Australian Association Arts Gala on February 25, 2021. (Photo by G'Day USA/G'Day USA via Getty Images) Olivia Newton-John has died at the age of 73, according to her official Facebook page."Dame Olivia Newton-John (73) passed away peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by family and friends," the post stated. "Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer," the post continued. With a career spanning more than five decades, multiple cancer diagnoses followed the award-winning singer and actress through several of them.Newton-John was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 1992 and underwent a partial mastectomy and reconstruction.

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US pledges $1 billion in rockets, other arms for Ukraine

WASHINGTON - The Biden administration announced another $1 billion in new military aid for Ukraine on Monday, pledging what will be the biggest yet delivery of rockets, ammunition and other arms straight from Department of Defense stocks for Ukrainian forces.The U.S. pledge of a massive new shipment of arms comes as analysts warned that Russia was moving troops and equipment in the direction of the southern port cities to stave off a Ukrainian counteroffensive.The aid includes additional rockets for the High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, or HIMARS, as well as thousands of artillery rounds, mortar systems, Javelins and other ammunition and equipment.

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Teen drowns after saving 4-year-old brother in river: ‘Our hero for always’

OREGON, Mo. - Alex Harris will be remembered as a hero after he drowned in a river moments after saving his 4-year-old brother, Asher. Alex and his family took a trip last month to the Missouri River near Payne's Landing in Forest City, Missouri. The family told FOX Television Stations they took the trip just about every year. On the afternoon of July 23, the family said Asher and his 6-year-old sister, Haisley, had been standing in the shallow portion of the water along with Alex. RELATED: 7-year-old hailed as hero for saving toddler from drowning"The sand sunk from below Asher and [he] was pulled into a current," their mother, Nikki, told FOX Television Stations.

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'Honor Killings' Trial: Yaser Said testifies in his own defense

DALLAS, Texas - The trial for Yaser Said, who is accused of murdering his two teenage daughters in 2008, continued into its second week on Monday.Yaser Said took the stand in his own defense on Monday afternoon.Said, who was arrested after being on the run for 12 years following the deaths of his daughters, Sarah and Amina, claimed he was angry with his daughters, but denied killing them.Via Justice for Sarah and Amina Facebook Page Prosecutors rested their case earlier on Monday.Dallas FBI agent Randall White took the stand to discuss the 24-hour surveillance of the house in Justin in where Said was believed to be staying.While executing a search warrant in 2020, White says the FBI found a secret room built into the home with a cot inside.Photo of hidden room in Justin home where Yaser Said was believed to be hiding. Inside the house FBI agents found a fridge stocked with fresh food, a wig, and Said's Egyptian passport.Wig found inside of Justin house where Yaser Said was arrested in 2020.

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Covid-19: 13 symptoms you shouldn't ignore and get tested

Rajesh Bhushan has also alerted seven states as they continue to report a rise in Covid-19 cases. In a letter to Delhi, Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Odisha, Tamil Nadu and Telangana, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said upcoming festivals and mass congregations in different parts of the country may potentially facilitate transmission of infectious diseases. On 6 August, the Union Health Ministry informed that Delhi has contributed 8.2 per cent of India's weekly new cases in the week ending August 5 and has also recorded 1.86 times increase in average daily new cases from 802 in the week ending July 29 to 1,492 in in the week ending August 5.

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Britney Spears responds to ex Kevin Federline’s claims about her sons

Britney Spears has responded to her ex-husband Kevin Federline‘s “hurtful” claims about her relationship with their sons.In a since-viral interview released Saturday, Federline said the relationship between Spears and their two shared sons, Sean, 16, and Jayden, 15, has become distanced. Kim Kardashian, Pete Davidson break up after 9 months of dating: reports “The boys have decided they are not seeing her right now.

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CRA says it has $1.4 billion in uncashed cheques dating back to 1998

The Canada Revenue Agency says it will be sending e-notifications about uncashed cheques to 25,000 Canadians this month.The federal agency says it has approximately $1.4 billion worth of uncashed cheques in its coffers that have accumulated over the years, with some dating back to 1998.Each year, the CRA issues millions of payments in the form of benefits and refunds, but some cheques remain uncashed for various reasons, including misplacing a cheque or changing addresses.

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Biden surveys flood damage in Kentucky as state braces for more storms

WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden arrived in Kentucky on Monday to meet with families and view damage from storms that have resulted in the worst flooding in Kentucky's history.At least 37 people have died since last month's deluge, which dropped 8 to 10 1/2 inches of rain in only 48 hours. The National Weather Service said Sunday that flooding remains a threat, warning of more thunderstorms through Thursday.The Bidens were greeted warmly by Gov.

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Social media post may have triggered shooting of 3 women in North Philadelphia, police say

PHILADELPHIA - Police are trying to piece together the circumstances of a shooting that left three women hospitalized this weekend.The victims were struck by gunfire on the 1300 block of North Newkirk Street, in Brewerytown, around 2:14 a.m.

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One year after Afghanistan, spy agencies pivot toward China

FILE-The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) seal is displayed in the lobby of CIA Headquarters in Langley, Virginia. (SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images) WASHINGTON - In a recent closed-door meeting with leaders of the agency’s counterterrorism center, the CIA’s No.

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Man, home health worker found dead with gunshot wounds in Kennett Square, police say

FILE - File image of crime scene tape. (FOX TV Stations)KENNETT SQUARE, Pa. - A man and a woman were found dead with gunshot wounds in Kennet Square, according to the police. Authorities say police and EMS arrived on the 100 block of Kaolin Road on Saturday.They found an 87-year-old man and a 65-year-old woman dead from gunshot wounds, police say. According to authorities, a gun was recovered at the scene and no other people were inside the house. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESOfficials say the man was a dementia patient and the woman was a home health worker who assisted him around the house. Police believe the incident is isolated and may be a murder-suicide, according to officials. According to authorities, police are reviewing home security cameras. "thank you to Kennett Township Police and all first responders for ensuring that everyone in the area of this sad incident was safe," Chester County District Attorney Deb Ryan said.

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Police: Suspect sought after stealing more than $10,000 during 4-hour Philadelphia crime spree

Police seeking burglary suspect. PHILADELPHIA - Police have released the photo of a man they say is responsible for a string of burglaries that resulted in more than $10,000 being stolen.Three Philadelphia restaurants reportedly became the victims of a crime spree that only lasted a few hours.On August 4, police say the suspect stole a reported $8,000 from Evo Brick Oven Pizza on Mount Pleasant Avenue around 12:30 a.m.Surveillance footage reportedly showed the suspect breaking into the restaurant's basement, robbing the register and leaving with two stolen safes.Just two hours later, police say $2,100 was stolen from High Point Cafe on Carpenter Lane by the same man.

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'Avoid overcrowded areas': Experts warn against Covid transmission ahead of festival season

NEW DELHI : As the season of festivals approach with, so does the surging number of fresh Covid-19 cases in the country. India on Monday, 8 August, reported 6,167 new Covid-19 cases and 41 deaths in twenty four hours. National Capital Delhi and finance capital Mumbai has also began reporting an alarming surge in Covid-19 cases.

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Maryland woman wins $25,000 lottery prize with numbers from sister's dream

A woman, identified as “Thankful-Thankful,” was very grateful that a dream resulted in a $25,000 Pick 5 prize in Maryland. (Credit: Maryland Lottery) BALTIMORE - A woman in Maryland is "thankful, thankful" after winning a $25,000 lottery prize based on numbers from her sister’s dream. The lucky lady was only identified as "Thankful-Thankful," a 68-year-old resident of the Baltimore suburb Cockeysville.

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Arbery shooter fears he'll be killed in state prison, attorney says

BRUNSWICK, GEORGIA - JANUARY 07: Travis McMichael, left, speaks with his attorney Jason B. Sheffield during the sentencing of he and his father Greg McMichael and neighbor, William "Roddie" Bryan in the Glynn County Courthouse, on January 7, 2022 in SAVANNAH, Ga. - The white man who fatally shot Ahmaud Arbery after chasing the running Black man in a Georgia neighborhood says he fears he will be killed by fellow inmates if he's sent to a state prison to serve a life sentence for murder.Travis McMichael, 36, faces sentencing Monday in U.S.

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'This is my home': Police shut down encampment protesting sale of affordable housing unit in West Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA - An encampment that was established to protest the sale of The University City Townhomes, one of the last remaining affordable housing units in West Philadelphia, has been shut down by police. On Friday, a Philadelphia judge said the encampment must be disassembled by Monday at 9 a.m., but residents said they would not budge as the city scrambled to find suitable alternatives. By Monday, the encampment was still set up as residents protested. Residents of an affordable housing unit in West Philadelphia are protesting the sale of the building by staying in an encampment on the property. FOX 29's Hank Flynn has the story.PREVIOUS: Residents protest possible sale of Philadelphia affordable housing as Monday deadline loomsThe property owner, IBID Associates, has been part of the federal housing assistance program for decades but is now selling the land for redevelopment, something the neighborhood has seen a lot of recently. Marie, a woman who has lived at The University City Townhomes for more than two decades, told FOX 29's Hank Flynn that she would fight for her home. She says if residents cannot stay there, accommodations must be made for them.

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Delhi: 9 in 10 people with Covid symptoms missing from official data, finds survey

Delhi NCR residents with symptoms are missing from officially reported case figures as they skip taking the Covid test or opt for at-home antigen test. The survey found that of those who had Covid symptoms in Delhi-NCR in the last 30 days, only 12% took a RT-PCR. The survey was conducted in the past 30 days. A questionnaire was given to people as part of the survey which received 10,821 responses.

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Police: Teen boy shot, rushed to hospital by mom in North Philadelphia

Teen shot in North Philadelphia.

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Heat warnings continue across Canada amid scorching temperatures, humidity

Environment Canada has extended heat warnings in a number of provinces, as unseasonably hot conditions continue across the country.

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Second trial of Whitmer kidnapping suspects Adam Fox, Barry Croft Jr. begins Monday

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) - Two men accused of crafting a plan to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2020 and ignite a national rebellion are facing a second trial this week, months after a jury couldn’t reach a verdict on the pair while acquitting two others.The result in April was a blow to federal prosecutors, who had set out to show that extremists were committed to snatching Whitmer and causing chaos close to the election between Joe Biden and then-President Donald Trump.The trial of Adam Fox and Barry Croft Jr.

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Covid positive Commonwealth Games star hugs team-mates after claiming gold medal

cricket star Tahlia McGrath didn't seem too bothered about her positive Covid test as she celebrated winning gold at the Commonwealth Games by hugging teammates.However, the decision to play her has come under fire from critics given the country's apparent hardline stance over the virus, which saw Novak Djokovic barred from playing the Australian Open in January over his refusal to be vaccinated. Furthermore, those who test positive down under are still required to isolate for a mandatory seven-day period.That is no longer the case in the UK though, with McGrath, 26, waking up the morning of Sunday's final with mild symptoms.

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Men face sentencing for federal hate crimes in Ahmaud Arbery's murder

GLYNN COUNTY, Ga. - Months after they were sentenced to life in prison for murder, the three white men who chased and killed Ahmaud Arbery in a Georgia neighborhood faced a second round of criminal penalties Monday for federal hate crimes committed in the deadly pursuit of the 25-year-old Black man.U.S. District Court Judge Lisa Godbey Wood scheduled back-to-back hearings to individually sentence each of the defendants, starting with Travis McMichael, who blasted Arbery with a shotgun after the street chase initiated by his father and joined by a neighbor.Arbery’s killing on Feb.

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10 years and counting: NASA’s Curiosity continues its exploration of Mars

NASA says there have been plenty of accomplishments that will keep scientists busy for years to come.Instruments on the Rover have taken almost half a million images and analyzed dozens of terrain samples. The treasure-trove of data has resulted in more than 800 research papers, many with the common theme that try to answer the age-old question: Does life exist beyond Earth?Curiosity is the largest rover ever sent to Mars. (NASA) During the decade at its new home, the rover has made plenty of discoveries that have furthered scientists’ knowledge about solar system.Many of the findings have come through the use of the Sample Analysis at Mars tool, otherwise known as SAM.SAM is made up instruments that measure a collected sample’s composition.Through drilling, the rover has found carbon, oxygen, hydrogen and other elements that are considered the building blocks of life.SAM is made up of instruments that search for and measure organic chemicals.

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Japan vows nuclear weapon ban at 77th Hiroshima memorial amid Russia threat

nuclear weapons buildup and as fears grow of another such attack amid Russia’s war on Ukraine.“Nuclear weapons are nonsense. They guarantee no safety _ only death and destruction,” said U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres, who joined the prayer at the Hiroshima Peace Park.“Three quarters of a century later, we must ask what we’ve learned from the mushroom cloud that swelled above this city in 1945,” he said.

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Free masks and tests in New Zealand as health system struggles with Covid

The New Zealand government has announced free masks and rapid antigen tests as it tries to stem the spread of Covid-19 and relieve pressure on the country's health system.

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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

COVID-19 media update, 14 July 2022

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