Dr. Tony Watlington sworn in, begins term as superintendent of the School District of Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA - Police are investigating a shooting incident in Wissinoming that left a man and the shooter injured. According to police, the shooting took place 4200 block of E Cheltenham Avenue at 1:49 p.m.

Cornered by drought, families are leaving their homes by the thousands in search of food, water and pasture. Above: women at a camp for internally displaced people near the town of Gode, Ethiopia. ©UNICEF/Pouget

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin said on Tuesday that he has tested positive for Covid-19. MK Stalin said he was feeling tired and got himself tested for Covid-19, which came back positive.

KOLKATA : Now concerns have raised over West Bengal's rising positivity rate of coronavirus cases, as the state logged logged 1,915 fresh cases on Monday. The state's total positivity rate surged to 21.29 percent.  A sentinel survey conducted for the fifth time by the West Bengal health Department has revealed that nine districts in the state have a positivity rate of above 10% including state capital Kolkata.  The survey, conducted from July 7-8, revealed that the test positivity rate (TPR) had crossed 20 per cent in some areas also.

The Toaiseach said the "high numbers" of Covid-19 were a concern and that people, in particular those who are not vaccinated, were ending up in hospital.

coronavirus outbreaks were happening in Southeast Asia prior to community transmission, the researchers decided to conduct the study. One RNA virus with a lipid envelope, two animal coronaviruses, the murine hepatitis virus, and transmissible gastroenteritis virus were all utilised as surrogates in the study. All three viruses have been utilised in the past as stand-ins for SARS-CoV-2, with refrigeration temperatures often showing higher reductions in their numbers than freezing temperatures.

Scotland’s public health minister will hear about concerns over a maternity crisis in the west of the region on Friday.

Global equities faltered, oil fell and the euro inched closer to parity with the safe haven dollar today as the prospect of further tightening by central banks, renewed Covid outbreaks in China and Europe's energy shortages spooked investors.

7-Eleven locations in Southern California early Monday morning, authorities said. At least three of the four shootings are believed to be linked to the same lone gunman.The shootings appear to have occurred after predawn robberies or attempted robberies at the four convenience stores on July 11, or 7/11 — a day when the national 7-Eleven brand is celebrating its 95th birthday by giving out free Slurpee drinks.

Star Health and Allied Insurance Co. Ltd. and Common Services Centres (CSC), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, have partnered to provide over 5 lakh CSCs access to a select range of Star Health insurance products.

NEW DELHI: Volopay, a Y Combinator-backed corporate cards and payable management company, has partnered with Plum, an employee health benefits and insurance platform. The partnership will allow Volopay’s clients to avail and access comprehensive insurance coverage and complimentary benefits like teleconsultations and health check-ups.

NEW DELHI: India recorded 13,615 new cases of Covid-19 and 20 fatalities in the last 24 hours, as per data released by the Union health ministry. The country's active caseload currently stands at 1,31,043. Over the last two years, India has recorded 4,36,52,944 Covid-19 cases, with death toll at 5,25,474.

Down from yesterday's 16,678 cases, the country today reported 3,063 less daily cases of COVID in the last 24 hours India on Tuesday witnessed a dip in the daily COVID cases as the country reported 13,615 new COVID cases  in the last 24 hours, over 3,000 less than the tally recorded on Monday. Down from yesterday's 16,678 new cases, the country today reported 3,063 less daily cases of COVID in the last 24 hours. With this, the country's active caseload rose to 1,31,043, the Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry said on Tuesday.

Canadian Federation of Nurses, says the system is “on the brink of disaster” and nursing leaders shared proposed solutions today as the premiers start their Council of the Federation meeting.Silas says nurses have been “struggling through extreme staffing shortages, forced overtime and cancelled vacations, with no end in sight” to untenable conditions.The federation says its proposals focus on retaining nurses, encouraging them to return to the profession and the public health-care system, and new measures to recruit and train the next generation. Canada’s premiers talk health care, meet with Indigenous leaders at Victoria B.C.

Maritime Forces Pacific Formation Chief Petty Officer has been relieved from his appointment due to “inappropriate comments” he made, according to a statement released by the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) on Monday.Timothy Blonde was removed from his duties after making inappropriate comments about a junior sailor’s appearance at a social event at Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt on May 6, the statement says.The Formation Chief Petty Officer is the most senior non-commissioned member appointment within Maritime Forces Pacific, according to RCN. 2nd retired military officer charged in connection with sexual assault at RMC In the statement, Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee, commander of the Royal Canadian Navy, states he “no longer has confidence in Blonde’s ability to carry out his leadership duties, maintain discipline, and ensure the highest standards of ethics and values of the Royal Canadian Navy and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF).”Topshee noted that the investigation did not show that Blonde has violated the Code of Service Discipline or the Criminal Code of Canada.However, he said the evidence showed his action was “unacceptable and incompatible with his duties and responsibilities as Formation Chief Petty Officer.”Therefore, Topshee said the RCN decided that it is necessary to remove Blonde from his duties.It is unclear what comments were made by Blonde and the nature of the comments.Blonde will continue to serve in the RCN because no charges have been pressed, but RCN said Blonde will not be in a position of “senior leadership or influence where fostering trust with junior members is required.”Last month, another leader of the navy, commanding officer Lt.-Cmdr.

NEW CASTLE, Del. - A crash in New Castle has prompted a response from several rescue crews Monday night.The crash occurred along Prangs Lane and Christiana Road, and allegedly involved a minivan and motorcycle.It appears at least one person may have been killed in the crash. This is a developing story.

WILMINGTON, Del. - Young people are fearing for their safety as they live through an epidemic of gun violence. Now, kids are calling on their local leaders to do something to keep them safe in their neighborhoods. Children in Wilmington, Delaware, pleaded for help as they held signs that detailed the trauma that gun violence causes them during a peace rally on Monday night at Rodney Square in downtown Wilmington. "I’m tired of having to walk somewhere and then stay on my guard," said one teen.Justin Dye, a 14-year-old who is a part of the Stop the Violence Prayer Chain Foundation, helps young people deal with the loss of a loved one due to gun or domestic violence. "I can’t even walk to school.

ST LOUIS, MO - JULY 11: Alec Bohm #28 of the Philadelphia Phillies calls to the dugout after injuring g his hand in a slide into second base against the St. Louis Cardinals in the second inning at Busch Stadium on July 11, 2022 in St Louis, Missouri.

PHILADELPHIA - Police are searching for a driver they say was involved in a multi-vehicle crash in North Philadelphia after fleeing from a traffic stop.Pennsylvania State Police say the driver took off when they tried to pull them over earlier Monday evening. Police did not chase the vehicle, however Philadelphia police came across a crash that allegedly involved the same car.At least four heavily damaged vehicles were found near 29th and Clearfield streets around 10 p.m.

Today we are reporting 11,548 community cases, 710 current hospitalisations, and 19 deaths.

PHILADELPHIA - Amazon Prime Day is upon us - but it seems Amazon isn't the only retail giant offering big deals for the big day!As far as shopping days go, Prime Day is right up there with Black Friday for most consumers.

The Starship sinks near Sea Isle City, officials say.

It’s a day that’s been highly anticipated in astronomy circles and beyond. On Monday, humans received the deepest view of the cosmos ever captured, thanks to the extraordinary capabilities of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).

Officials say three men are injured after they were shot multiple times in Olney on Monday night.  PHILADELPHIA - Police are investigating a shooting that left three men injured in Olney on Monday night. Police say they responded to a shooting on North Franklin Street at around 5:52 p.m. Upon arrival, police say they found three victims with gunshot wounds. The first victim, a 21-year-old man, was shot three times in his legs and arms, according to police.

WEST CHESTER, Pa. - West Chester University officials say a commuter student tested positive for monkeypox this past weekend.The case was reported by the university in a statement on Monday:"University health officials received confirmation this past weekend that a commuter student has tested positive for monkeypox."Officials say the students is currently isolating, and doing well.No other monkeypox cases have been reported at the university and there are no close contacts in Chester County, according to officials.According to officials with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, monkeypox is caused by a virus that is in the same genus of viruses that causes smallpox.Monkeypox, according to the CDC, was first discovered in 1958, following two outbreaks of a pox-like disease in colonies of monkeys that were kept for research.The first human case of the disease was recorded in a country now known as the Democratic Republic of Congo in 1970, during a period of intensified effort to eliminate smallpox. Since then, the disease has been reported in people in several central and western African countries.

Rogers Communications’ network outage on Friday left consumers and businesses without service for nearly a full day — and now they’re looking for compensation.

PHILADELPHIA - Police say a man turned the tables on two suspects during a botched robbery in a Philadelphia neighborhood Monday afternoon.One suspect reportedly tried to rob the 46-year-old victim at gunpoint near Erdrick and East Cheltenham streets around 2 p.m.Police say he fought back, took the suspect's gun and tried to hold him down.A second suspect then rushes his way and started firing shots striking the victim in the leg, according to police.When the victim returned fire, police say both suspects retreated to a car parked down the street and fled.The victim is said to be in stable condition after being transported to a local hospital.Police say 15 shell casing and two projectiles were found at the scene.

The novelty ice cream brand, Drumstick, is celebrating National tattoo Day and National Ice cream day. (Drumstick)The novelty ice cream brand, Drumstick, is celebrating National tattoo Day and National Ice cream day, coinciding on the same date, July 17. In honor of the two days, Drumstick says anyone who gets a tattoo of their iconic ice cream cone tattooed on them for a chance to win a year’s supply of delicious treat.Thankfully, actually getting a permanent and painful memento of the dessert isn’t a requirement.

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - The owners of a famous pizza joint in Atlantic City are offering a big reward for anyone who helps them solve a crime. Tony's Baltimore Grill, the oldest pizza shop in the city, recently got outdoor seating for their historic spot on Atlantic Avenue. That was until, someone stole a table, six chairs, and an umbrella. "We figured it was probably a truck that rolled up and somebody threw it in the back and went off," said Joe Palumbo, manager of the famous restaurant.The reward is $1,500 in cash and free pizza and drinks every week for life for anyone who helps solve the case of stolen outdoor furniture. MORE HEADLINES Suspects wanted for robbing 2 people inside Atlantic City casinos, police sayApparent road rage leads to chase, shooting and fiery crash in Frankford, police sayMan killed after being shot 13 times near SEPTA station in North Philadelphia, police sayAC resident, Joe Dibianca, says he's angry about the theft. "If there's any way possible for me to do something about it, I would.

DELAWARE - Delaware State Police say they arrested two suspects for multiple robberies in Delaware.Authorities say the reported robberies occurred in the months of May and June.Local troopers have responded to four different robberies ranging from the following:The two suspects are 29-year-old Jaquan Mason of Wilmington, DE and 29-year-old Jinita Wright of Wilmington, DE. On May 1, the male suspect was armed with a handgun at Royal Farm and demanded the employee to hand over money and cigarettes, police say. Troopers say on June 7 the robbery that occurred at local PNC bank was armed. Only this time, with a firearm.

PHILADELPHIA - Growing frustration over spiking gun violence in Philadelphia, and concerns about last week’s shooting at the July 4th celebration, has pushed the controversial practice of stop and frisk back into the conversation.Stop and frisk is just how it sounds: police stop someone and search for weapons and contraband.City Council President Darrell Clarke raised the issue last week in a press briefing after two law enforcement officers were wounded just before the start of the July 4th fireworks. "There are a lot of citizens in Philadelphia who talk about when are we going to talk about stop and frisk in a constitutionally enacted way," Clarke said.While Clarke did not endorse the idea of returning to the practice, which critics say unfairly targets communities of color, he did press for a detailed conversation about the stop and frisk policy. "That's a conversation we're going to have," said Clarke.

Scots who have recovered from coronavirus have been warned that the latest subvariant can reinfect after four weeks, even if they have recently had the virus. The rapid infection rate of the new Omicron variant, known as BA.5, has partly caused cases to surge in the UK, as experts say 325,000 people are now catching Covid every day.

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