As per the Conversation, a parliamentary inquiry which is currently investigating Australia’s response to long COVID which includes patient experiences, health system’s response and what the latest research shows.

Three years since Covid and with an estimated 65 million people affected by long COVID, here are five things to know about the condition, as listed by the report. Long or no recovery from lung function: People with long Covid find it difficult to see full recovery of lung function.

Some studies show that one in five still complain of severe breathlessness while some 10 percent have severe functional impairment.

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All hypotheses on table, countries should share intelligence on origin of Covid 19: WHO

global health agency also added that the information about the origins of Covid 19 virus is not about blaming someone, but more about advancing our understanding of how this pandemic started. “...and the international scientific community – not so as to apportion blame, but to advance our understanding of how this pandemic started, so we can prevent, prepare for and respond to future epidemics and pandemics" the tweet added.

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Kate Garraway reveals crippling cost of caring for Derek amid three year Covid battle

Good Morning Britain's much-loved presenter Kate Garraway has revealed the shocking financial cost of caring for her husband Derek, who has remained seriously ill since contracting long-Covid three years ago. Speaking to The Sun this week, the mum-of-two, 55, described everyday as a "roller-coaster", unsure whether Derek's health will improve or decline from one day to the next.

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Long Covid may lead to reduced brain oxygen levels, cognitive decline: Study

Covid-19 patients who were symptomatic were poor on two computer based tasks, one which measures inhibition and the other impulsive decision making. The study said that compared to people who were not infected with Covid, the infected lack increase in oxygen saturation in an area of the brain that is usually engaged during the tasks.

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Over 300 fresh COVID-19 cases recorded in India first time after 97 days

Maharashtra in the last 24 hours and one reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated. The country's infection tally stands at 4.46 crore (4,46,87,496).

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Lanarkshire charity who help people's mental health through music launch new group sessions

A Lanarkshire charity that supports people's mental health through music has launched more meet-ups at a new location.

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Will honour Supreme Court interim order on funds for LG elections – State Min Ranjith Siyambalapitiya

Colombo (News 1st) – Sri Lanka's State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya stated on Saturday (4) that the government will honour the Supreme Court's interim order preventing funds allocated by the budget for the 2023 Local Government election from being witheld. He stated, accordingly, appropriate steps will be taken.Sri Lanka's Supreme Court on Friday (3) issued an interim order on the country's Finance Secretary, and the Attorney General who represents the Finance Minister preventing them from withholding any funds allocated by the 2023 Budget for the Local Government Poll 2023.The interim order was issued after permission was granted to examine an application that was filed by General Secretary of the Samagi Jana Balavegaya Ranjith Madduma Bandara.The application was taken up in the presence of Supreme Court Justices P.

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Russian Covid vaccine creator found dead in his Moscow apartment, 1 held: Report

A Russian virologist who one of the scientist who helped develop Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine was found dead in his Moscow apartment, the Russian Media has reported. It was found that he was strangled to death with a belt in his Moscow apartment and a murder investigation launched on this. Andrey Botikov, 48, was one of the 18 scientist who developed Sputnik V vaccine at the Gamaleya National Research Center. According to some local media reports, a intruder had broke into his home and started asking for money. According to the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation, on March 2, 2023, in an apartment building located on Rogova Street in Moscow, a 29-year-old young man, during an argument, strangled the 47-year-old owner of the apartment with a belt and fled the scene.

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Markham caregiver plans to travel, possibly buy new home after $60M lottery win

Markham is planning to travel and possibly buy a new home after winning a $60 million lottery jackpot.The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. said in a news release that Lai Ching Yau won the Jan.

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New street drug 'tranq dope,' rots skin, turns humans into 'zombies'

tranq dope" has sparked serious new health concerns as users have reportedly seen their own skin rot as a side effect. Tranq is a mixture of fentanyl and Xylazine, an animal sedative commonly used for livestock like horses and cows. According to the DEA, Xylazine-positive overdose deaths drastically rose in every region from 2020 to 2021, with the south seeing a 1,127% increase year-over-year.A 2022 report found that nearly 20% of overdose deaths in Maryland had traces of "tranq dope" — the second largest in the country behind Philadelphia. Philadelphia business owner Frank Rodriguez, a former drug addict, said the drug is eating users’ flesh."It's finding the easiest way out, the path of least resistance, and that is coming straight out through the flesh and eating their skin," Rodriguez said on "Fox & Friends First" Thursday.Xylazine is reportedly being found in over 90% of Philadelphia’s drug supply. Fentanyl has claimed the lives of thousands upon thousands of Americans.

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CBSL decision to raise the policy rate is appropriate – IMF

COLOMBO (News 1st); The IMF Mission in Sri Lanka says that the decision taken by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka to raise the policy rate is appropriate and in line with its objectives set under the inflation targeting framework.Peter Breuer, Senior Mission Chief for Sri Lanka, and Masahiro Nozaki, Mission Chief for Sri Lanka noted that it reflects CBSL’s commitment to the inflation target and is an important part of the disinflation strategy in the EFF program, which is fully committed by the Sri Lankan authorities and supported by the IMF. Sri Lanka’s inflation is declining but remains at a very high level, which has been disproportionally hurting the poor, the statement added. "Upside inflation risks could reverse the trend and lead to persistently high inflation which is extremely costly to the economy," they further added.Therefore, CBSL’s decision to raise the policy rate shows its commitment to reduce inflation more quickly and firmly towards the single-digit target. Durable disinflation would help boost market confidence, reduce excessive risk premia and ease the financing conditions for the corporates, especially the small and medium enterprises, which supports recovery.Sri Lanka is ready to adopt the IMF program within March 2023, said Central Bank Governor Dr.

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Disneyland banned Rebel Wilson over selfie, actress says

General views of Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland, celebrating '100 Years of Wonder' celebration on January 28, 2023 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by AaronP/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images) ANAHEIM, Calif. - Do the crime, do the time - even at Disneyland apparently! Actress Rebel Wilson recently revealed she was banned from the Happiest Place on Earth for 30 days over a selfie she took in a "secret bathroom," which of course is prohibited.Wilson spilled the tea on The Daily Show with comedian Hasan Minhaj, recalling how the Anaheim theme park has "Met Gala rules.""They called me up and said, ‘Rebel what 30 days did you not want to come to Disneyland because you’ll be filming a movie or something?'" she explained to Minhaj, who was guest hosting the show. Ramona Agruma and Rebel Wilson on January 21, 2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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WHO says search for COVID-19 origins ongoing as U.S. lab leak report causes stir

World Health Organization (WHO) is still working to identify the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic, its director general said on Friday, after a U.S. agency was reported to have assessed the pandemic had likely been caused by a Chinese laboratory leak.

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Shapiro aims tax break at police officers, teachers, nurses

(Photo by Mark Makela/Getty Images) HARRISBURG, Pa. - Saying Pennsylvania is in the midst of a workforce crisis, Gov. Josh Shapiro said he will propose a three-year incentive of up to $2,500 a year for newly certified teachers, police officers and nurses when the Democrat unveils his budget plan on Tuesday.The incentive is a tax credit designed to help address complaints from school boards, police departments and hospitals about the growing difficulty in filling critical positions in public safety, health and education, administration officials said."The trend lines on all three of these are getting worse," Shapiro said Friday during a regularly scheduled appearance on KDKA-FM in Pittsburgh.

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Ex-firefighter is getting kids back into fire stations after Covid layoff

School trips to the fire station were once the norm before the Covid pandemic and have since struggled to make a full return, until now.

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Co-worker charged with murder, kidnapping in Bucks County man’s disappearance

SILVERDALE, Pa. - Bucks County officials have announced an arrest in the murder and kidnapping of a Sellersville man who has been missing since Oct. 2021. Matthew James Branning was last seen with a co-worker near their workplace in Silverdale Borough back on Oct.

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Hoda Kotb Makes Pre-Taped Appearance on ‘Today,’ Remains Absent From Live Show Amid Family Health Matter

Hoda Kotb made a brief appearance on Friday's episode of the show in a pre-taped interview with John Easterling and Chloe Lattanzi, the husband and daughter of the late Olivia Newton-John.The 58-year-old newswoman has been noticeably absent from live segments of the NBC morning show for more than a week. Kotb's co-anchors shared earlier this week that she is «OK,» but is dealing with «a family health matter,» and will be back on the show soon.During Friday's episode, Sheinelle Jones introduced Kotb's interview saying her co-anchor «recently» spoke to Newton-John's family.

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Covid rule breaches would have been 'obvious' to Boris Johnson, MPs say

The partygate inquiry has stated that there are strong suggestions that breaches of Covid rules would have been "obvious" to Boris Johnson.

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Vajira becomes acting COPF Chair, passes 8 gazettes

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka's Opposition alleges that MP Vajira Abeywardena had been appointed as the Acting Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance during Thursday's (2) COPF meeting, and that eight gazettes have been approved at the meeting.MPs Harshana Rajakaruna, and Chandima Weerakkody had opposed this move and walked out of the meeting.There was controversy surrounding the post of Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance, as MP Mayantha Dissanayake was appointed as Chair based on a proposal by the ruling faction, while the opposition had already proposed the name of Dr. Harsha De Silva for the post.Thereafter, MP Dissanayake resigned from the post, and the opposition once against proposed for Dr.

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Ready to adopt IMF program in March; Can settle $200 Mn from B’desh in September – CBSL Chief

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka is ready to adopt the IMF program within March 2023, said Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe on Friday (3) during the Monetary Policy Review."When we negotiated the staff level agreement with the IMF and finalized the agreement on the 1st of September, we had inflation projections from both the IMF and the Central Bank," he told reporters."At that time we were hoping to get the program unlocked somewhere in December (2022), and the end-year IMF inflation target was 70% and we had a little over that.

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Sri Lanka raises Policy Interest Rates by 1%

Economic Research Department to ensuring price and economic stability, and financial system stability, thereby assuring the normalisation of the interest rate structure no sooner the price pressures are sufficiently contained in the period ahead.

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World Bank to support India with $1 billion to boost public health infra

The COVID-19 pandemic brought to the fore the urgent need for pandemic preparedness and health system strengthening around the world and was a stark reminder that pandemic preparedness is a global public good New Delhi : The World Bank and India on Friday signed two complementary loans of $500 million each to support and boost the country’s public healthcare system. Through this combined financing of $1 billion, World Bank will support India’s flagship Pradhan Mantri-Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM), to improve public healthcare infrastructure across the country, the multi-lateral agency said in a statement.

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Supreme Court issues Interim Order on funding Local Government Election 2023

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka's Supreme Court on Friday (3) issued an interim order on the country's Finance Secretary, and the Attorney General who represents the Finance Minister preventing them from withholding any funds allocated by the 2023 Budget for the Local Government Poll 2023.The interim order was issued after permission was granted to examine an application that was filed by General Secretary of the Samagi Jana Balavegaya Ranjith Madduma Bandara.The application was taken up in the presence of Supreme Court Justices P.

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Expert warns of possible new Covid variant as deadly strains transmit among dogs

If infection between species and individuals is repeated, the possibility of another variant increases, expert said Transmission of deadly coronavirus, including severe delta variant, is seen among dogs and now, many scientists are worried that new variants can emerge if it is not tackled tactfully. A recent study conducted by South Korean researchers has found that certain variants of Covid-19, including the severe Delta variant, can be transmitted between dogs. Led by Professor Song Dae-sub of Seoul National University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and researcher Yoo Kwang-soo of Jeonbuk National University, the study is the first of its kind to find transmission among dogs.

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Only parliamentary election can change a government – President

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that a change of government can only be brought about through a parliamentary election and the streets is not an option for parliament.He made this comment on Friday (3) while participating in the Air Force cadets and other officers Passing Out Parade at the Trincomalee Air Force Base today."When you passed out today, you had to take an oath under the constitution. You also undertook an oath of the Sri Lanka Air Force in public. These two oaths underline your primary responsibility.

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Election Commission to decide on LG Poll today (3)

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka's Election Commission will meet on Friday (3) to decide on the Local Government Election.The 2023 Local Government Election was scheduled to take place on the 9th of March, however, it was postponed indefinitely due to various issues, including the lack of funding.However, the Election Commission is expected to announce the next date of the Local Government Election following Friday's (3) meeting.

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More than half the world's population will be obese or overweight by 2035, says new report

FILE - A woman gets care at a facility that offers care to patients with overweight issues or obesity, and related pathologies such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases or hypertension. (SULIANE FAVENNEC/AFP via Getty Images)A startling new report may be putting a lot of people on notice.Without significant action to change this trajectory, more than half the world's population will be overweight or obese by 2035, according to a new report.The World Obesity Federation's 2023 atlas is predicting that 51% of the world, or more than 4 billion people, will be obese or overweight within the next 12 years, according to Reuters.NORTH CAROLINA MAN, ONCE OBESE, INSPIRED BY NAVY SEAL TO QUIT DRINKING, GET FIT AND RADICALLY ALTER HIS LIFEObesity rates are rising especially quickly among children and in lower income countries, the report found.Saying that the data represents a "clear warning," Louise Baur, president of the World Obesity Federation, said in a statement that policymakers must act with haste to prevent the situation from getting any worse.FILE - A 10-year-old from Indonesia has weighed in at an unbelievable 192kg (423lbs).

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Whale safety research planned near East Coast wind farms

SEASIDE PARK, N.J. - As dead whales continue to wash ashore on the U.S. East Coast — and particularly the Jersey Shore — officials and academics are planning a wide array of monitoring and research aimed at preventing or minimizing harm to whales and other marine life during construction and operation of offshore wind farms.A dead whale washed ashore Thursday in New Jersey, a day after another was found in New York amid a continuing wave of whale deaths along the East Coast.

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Jury finds Alex Murdaugh guilty in murder trial of the 2021 shootings of his wife and son

WALTERBORO, S.C. (AP) - Disgraced South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh was convicted of murder Thursday in the shooting deaths of his wife and son in a case that chronicled the unraveling of a powerful Southern family with tales of privilege, greed and addiction.The jury deliberated for less than three hours before finding Murdaugh guilty of two counts of murder at the end of a six-week trial.Murdaugh, 54, faces 30 years to life in prison without parole when he is sentenced, which in South Carolina is typically right after the verdict but can be delayed if a judge chooses.RELATED: Alex Murdaugh murder trial: What the trial says about usA defense lawyer for Murdaugh said Thursday that state agents were so determined to get the disgraced South Carolina attorney convicted of murder in the killings of his wife and son that they lied about or misrepresented evidence.When closing arguments wrapped up, the judge turned Murdaugh's fate over to jurors after giving them his final instructions, and they headed to their jury room to begin deliberations.Attorney Jim Griffin gave the defense's closing, emphasizing Murdaugh's main point — that investigators focused solely on him and conducted the investigation so poorly that any evidence pointing to someone else, like fingerprints or possible DNA on Maggie or Paul Murdaugh's clothing, was never gathered."How could he have butchered Maggie and Paul without leaving a trace of evidence within a matter of minutes?" Griffin said.Murdaugh, 54, faces 30 years to life in prison if convicted.

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N.J. lawmakers, mental health experts gather to find answers to combat rise in teen suicide cases

TRENTON, N.J. - Two weeks after the CDC rang the alarm on teen suicides, lawmakers in New Jersey are exploring how schools can help combat the ever-growing and tragic problem.The Senate Education Committee held a hearing on Thursday afternoon. Nearly a dozen speakers gave testimony on the great need for mental health resources among other interventions to support young people."I had one of my dearest friends come to me and tell me that they were suicidal.

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New arrest made in gruesome murder, dismemberment of Hong Kong model Abby Choi: Here's what you should know

HONG KONG - A gruesome murder case that happened in the former British colony of Hong Kong has sent shockwave throughout Asia and the rest of the world.According to officials with the Hong Kong Police Force, four people have been arrested in connection with the murder of Abby Choi, a model and social media influencer who was known amongst the city's rich and famous.Here's what you should know about the murder.(This story contains details that some may find disturbing. Discretion is advised)While statements issued by officials with the Hong Kong Police Force did not identify the victim, Hong Kong English newspaper South China Morning Post (SCMP) has identified the victim as Abby Choi Tin-fung.The Associated Press, along with Hong Kong Chinese news website HK01, have also identified the victim as Abby Choi.According to Hong Kong Police, Choi was last seen during the afternoon hours on this day.In an article published by SCMP, it is stated that Choi was set to pick up a daughter she had with her ex-husband, but the child was never picked up.A missing person's report, according to police, was filed on Feb.

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DSP: Multiple threats made to Delaware schools investigated, found to be hoax, known as swatting

DOVER, Del. - Delaware State Police spent Thursday investigating threats made to various school districts throughout the state.According to officials with the DSP, calls were placed to many police departments statewide, warning of an active shooter at different schools.Troopers determined the calls were a hoax, calling the calls swatting. Swatting is defined as a prank call made to emergency services in order to draw law enforcement to a particular location.Police investigate a phone threat made to a Wilmington elementary school.

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George Santos now under investigation by House Ethics Committee

FILE - Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., is seen outside a House Republican Conference meeting in the U.S.

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Suspect in custody after car stolen in Upper Darby with infant still inside, sources say

UPPER DARBY, Pa. - Police in Upper Darby say an infant girl who was inside a car when it was stolen Wednesday night has been safely located and the man suspected of stealing the vehicle is in police custody, sources tell FOX 29’s Steve Keeley.The Upper Darby Police Department tweeted a photo of a gray Hyundai Elantra with New Jersey license plates that was taken from 69th street around 5:30 p.m. with the child still inside.Police Superintendent Tim Bernhardt told FOX 29 the mother of the child was picking up a food order for a delivery service when the car was stolen.

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P&G to bring more health and wellness products

New Delhi: P&G India is evaluating bringing more nutraceutical and wellness products into India as the pandemic has led to a jump in demand for such products New Delhi: P&G India is evaluating bringing more nutraceutical and wellness products into India as the pandemic has led to a jump in demand for such products. It recently launched sleeping gummies under its Vicks brand; more products under the wellness portfolio such as multi-vitamins and supplements could come to India, said a top executive at the company. “We are definitely considering from a portfolio point of view in the future as well.

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Feel Out Loud: Alessia Cara, Serena Ryder & More Canadian Artists Collaborate On New Single Promoting Youth Mental Health Initiative

An impressive array of more than 50 Canadian recording artists have pooled their talents for a new single to promote an excellent cause.

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'Significant concerns' over Covid-19 response at HSE-run home, probe finds

An investigation into over 20 Covid-19 related deaths at a HSE-run nursing home in Dublin during the first wave of the pandemic in 2020 has outlined "significant concerns" regarding the management of preparations and the initial response to the outbreak of the virus at St Mary's Hospital in Phoenix Park.

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Alex Murdaugh’s murder trial: What you need to know

Alex Murdaugh listens to testimony about cellphones during his trial for murder at the Colleton County Courthouse on Feb. 10, 2023, in Walterboro, South Carolina.

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Blinken, Lavrov talk briefly at G-20 as US-Russia tensions soar

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Sri Lanka’s proposed tax rates are in line with international comparison – IMF

COLOMBO (News 1st); The International Monetary Fund Mission in Sri Lanka says that efforts to increase tax revenues should be pursued in a growth-friendly manner while protecting the poor and most vulnerable. Peter Breuer, Senior Mission Chief for Sri Lanka, and Masahiro Nozaki, Mission Chief for Sri Lanka noted that it is however also important that those who can most afford it, make commensurate contributions to the financing of the necessary government expenditures. The tax package the authorities have introduced, including the new tax rate schedule for the personal income tax, helps to meet these objectives, the statement added.Peter Breuer, Senior Mission Chief for Sri Lanka, and Masahiro Nozaki, Mission Chief for Sri Lanka, also noted that the tax rates proposed under the authorities’ program are also in line with international comparison.In response to recent media questions around income tax hikes in Sri Lanka, the statement noted that Tax reforms are needed to correct this imbalance. "Only with appropriate tax receipts will the Government will be able to fund essential expenditures, and avoid further slashing of critically important outlays. These reforms will also help regain confidence of creditors," it added."The current economic crisis has a number of origins, including the government’s inability to meet government spending needs through its revenue collections.

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CSIS officer fired for complaining publicly about agency’s lack of COVID-19 masking

A Canadian intelligence officer has been fired for speaking publicly about what he felt were inadequate COVID-19 policies at CSIS headquarters during the height of the pandemic.

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New Jersey State Trooper shot while on patrol in Paterson

PATERSON, N.J. - A New Jersey State Trooper was shot while on patrol in Paterson, officials said.It happened Thursday around 12:30 a.m. According to state police, the male trooper was shot in the lower leg while on patrol in the area of 30th St.The trooper sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a hospital in stable condition, police said. He is undergoing surgery, but expected to be OK.Multiple suspects fled into backyards following the shooting.

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Global carbon dioxide emissions reached a record high in 2022

NEW YORK - Communities around the world emitted more carbon dioxide in 2022 than in any other year on records dating to 1900, a result of air travel rebounding from the pandemic and more cities turning to coal as a low-cost source of power.Emissions of the climate-warming gas that were caused by energy production grew 0.9% to reach 36.8 gigatons in 2022, the International Energy Agency reported Thursday. (The mass of one gigaton is equivalent to about 10,000 fully loaded aircraft carriers, according to NASA.)Carbon dioxide is released when fossil fuels such as oil, coal or natural gas are burned to powers cars, planes, homes and factories.

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Sri Lanka to consider Russian proposal for offshore nuclear power plants

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Sri Lanka Atomic Energy Board said that Russia has put forward a proposal to build a nuclear power plant in Sri Lanka, and has also put forward an agreement for this purpose.Professor S.R.D. Rosa, the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Atomic Energy Board, said this is a government to government program.Cabinet approval was given to consider nuclear energy as an alternative to meet Sri Lanka's future energy needs.

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First group of Chinese travelers to visit Sri Lanka since COVID reach BIA

COLOMBO (News 1st) ; The first group of Chinese tourists to arrive via direct flight to Sri Lanka following the COVID-19 pandemic reached the Katunayake Airport on Wednesday (1) night.Accordingly, 125 Chinese tourists reached Sri Lanka from Guangzhou aboard a SriLankan Airlines flight at 11:10 PM.Tourism Minister Harin Fernando, State Foreign Minister Tharaka Balasuriya, and Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong welcomed them to Sri Lanka.From the 1st of April, 9 direct flights will operate between China and Sri Lanka per week.China was a leading source market for inbound tourism to Sri Lanka and one of SriLankan’s premier leisure traveller segments before the pandemic, and SriLankan is positioning for a strong comeback in China upon its return.With Chinese travellers eager to make up for lost time in globetrotting, SriLankan will be working closely with the local travel trade to reignite enthusiasm for Sri Lanka as a leisure destination in China.

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Sri Lankan UN Interim Force leaves for Lebanon

The 14th contingent of the Sri Lanka Force Protection Company (SLFPC) in the United Nations Interim Force In Lebanon (UNIFIL) left for Lebanon early this morning on Thursday (02) amidst greetings and best wishes.The 14th SLFPC contingent, commanded by Lieutenant Colonel D.P.I.T Kaluaggala and 2nd in Command, Major W.M.C.K Wanninayake is composed of 125 Army personnel, including 10 Officers and 115 Other Ranks and four sniffer dogs, ‘Frank’ – (German Shepherd), Jupiter’ (Golden Retriever), ‘Tiger’ (German Shepherd) and Leena’ (German Shepherd) who have been well-trained for detection of narcotics, explosives and mines.Major General Asanga Perera, Director General Overseas Operations with few more senior officers was at the airport to extend best wishes on behalf of the Commander of the Army and to see them off to Lebanon.The Sri Lankan FPC is mandated to provide protection to the Headquarters of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) in Naqoura and VIPs as required by the UNIFIL. The first group of the 13th SLFPC contingent returned home on Wednesday (1).

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Terminally ill mum who was told cancer symptoms came from Covid jab marries love of her life

Covid jab has married the love of her life in a moving ceremony. Katie Pritchard, 37, from Tysoe, Stratford-upon-Avon tied the knot with boyfriend Tom Cronin, 35, after she was given just months to live. She was diagnosed with cervical cancer last year after medics had initially said that her symptoms may have been caused by the Pfizer vaccine.

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‘Guardians of the Skies’ – Sri Lanka Air Force celebrates 72 years

COLOMBO; Sri Lanka Air Force Proudly Celebrates its 72nd Anniversary today (2). In the seven decades that ensued, the Sri Lanka Air Force has come under the leadership of 17 commanders. Today, its leadership is in the able hands of its 18th Commander, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana. The Sri Lanka Air Force has come a long way since its first flight in a humble Chipmunk and de Havilland DC 1, passing through Mig 27s, Kfir C7s, and F-7s today.

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Hancock says disclosure of Covid messages a 'massive betrayal'

Former British health secretary Matt Hancock has said he is victim of a "massive betrayal and breach of trust" after the disclosure of WhatsApp messages revealing the inside working of government during the coronavirus crisis.

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India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
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