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Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos reflected on how they kept their marriage together despite being separated during the COVID-19 pandemic. During a recent episode of her "Let's Talk Off Camera" podcast, the 52-year-old "Hope & Faith" alum recalled that she and Consuelos, 51 stayed connected through "rituals" when they were working on projects in different cities.  "We had sexual rituals that were so ludicrous over FaceTime," Ripa said in the episode, in which she was joined by Consuelos and their marriage counselor Dr.

Disney celebrates equality. On 13.7.2019 Hundreds of Thousands celebrated the Pride ( Christopher Street Day ) in Munich.

Utah.The Utah Department of Transportation announced the closure of the main thoroughfare into and out of Snowbird and Alta after an avalanche blocked a large section of the state route.Video from along State Route 210 showed crews working to mitigate the threat of additional avalanches and clean up debris.State transportation crews estimated that the slide was at least 15 feet deep and 300 feet wide.Authorities reported the route was reopened late Friday, but UDOT was planning for additional closures into the weekend to continue avalanche mitigation.The Utah Avalanche Center had cautioned about the increased dangers in northern and central parts of the state due to recent snowfall.The center warned that mid- and higher elevations in the Provo region were subject to considerable avalanche danger.

GRAND CANYON, Ariz. - You are only as old as you think you are. Just ask the active 91-year-old Colorado man who now holds a world record as the oldest person to cross the Grand Canyon rim-to-rim on foot.John Jepkema took off on the 5-day trek on Nov. 7, 2019, with his other senior friends and was recently acknowledged by Guinness World Records.GO JOURNEY, GO: TEXAS TODDLER ON QUEST TO EXPLORE ALL OF AMERICA’S NATURAL WONDERSA view into the Grand Canyon from the South Rim 10 July 2003 in Arizona.

ROLLING FORK, Miss. - Emergency officials in Mississippi said 23 people have been killed by tornadoes that tore through the state on Friday night, destroying buildings and knocking out power as severe weather that produced hail the size of golf balls moved through several southern states.The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency confirmed there had been 23 deaths as of 6:20 a.m. Saturday with dozens of injuries and four people missing throughout the state.

Actor and entrepreneur Gwyneth Paltrow took the stand Friday afternoon for a civil lawsuit regarding a 2016 skiing incident.

Under 50s across Ayrshire have until the end of the month to get vaccinated against Covid-19 as the rolling vaccine offer draws to a close.

NEW YORK - Emergency personnel responded after a package with suspicious white powder was delivered to the mail room for the New York City building housing the Manhattan District Attorney's office, according to police. A law enforcement source confirmed there was a note saying "Alvin – I’ll kill you" in the envelope. District Attorney Alvin Bragg is currently weighing whether to proceed with an indictment against former President Donald Trump for alleged hush money payments made to porn star Stormy Daniels in 2016.The envelope delivered by the U.S.

Tight end Foster Moreau #87 of the Las Vegas Raiders warms up before a game against the New England Patriots. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) LAS VEGAS (KTTV) - NFL tight end Foster Moreau revealed Wednesday that he found a new opponent: cancer.Moreau, who last played for the Las Vegas Raiders, explained on social media that he found out about the Hodgkin's Lymphoma diagnosis during a routine physical with the New Orleans Saints.With the health scare in mind, the former LSU star also announced he will be stepping away from playing football."I’m grateful for the support and thankful for people who have stood firm with me.

ALLENTOWN, Pa. - The Mayor of Allentown, Pennsylvania, is speaking out after the city has seen two deadly shootings that left three people dead. According to police, the first shooting occurred on Thursday evening around 7:40 p.m. on the 500 block of North 4th Street. Responding officers found one person suffering from gunshot wounds and they were later transported to the hospital, where they died, officials say. Hours later, police began investigating a deadly double shooting just before 2:30 a.m. on Friday morning, according to authorities. Police say officers responded to the 100 block of East South Street and found a 21-year-old man and a 42-year-old man dead from gunshot wounds. The Allentown Police Department is investigating all three shooting deaths as homicides while autopsies are pending, police say. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESMayor Matt Tuerk released the following message after the deadly shootings: I'm sad to see the loss of life in our City over the past day.

A Creetown man is calling for better support for people suffering from long Covid.

PHILADELPHIA - After a spring-like Wednesday brought warmth and sunshine to the area, spring showers will now move in and linger for several days. Rain began to move into the area early Thursday morning, according to FOX 29's Sue Serio. Showers will continue on and off throughout the afternoon before quiet weather returns in the evening. By Friday morning, showers will come back and be on and off throughout the day. Saturday will be more of the same, with on-and-off showers all day. Conditions will finally dry out by Sunday, with no precipitation expected. ________SEVEN-DAY FORECASTTHURSDAY: High: 66, Low: 49FRIDAY: High: 55, Low: 51SATURDAY: High: 55, Low: 44SUNDAY: High: 63, Low: 50MONDAY: High: 56, Low: 40TUESDAY: High: 54, Low: 40WEDNESDAY: High: 52, Low: 37

President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that the necessary steps will be taken to pass the best anti-Corruption Act in South Asia in Parliament soon.The President revealed that the cabinet approval for the Bill has already been granted and said that he will discuss it with the Opposition representatives in the future and present it to the Parliament.President Ranil Wickremesinghe said this during a discussion held at the Presidential Secretariat on Thursday (23) with the heads of media organizations.The President's Media Division released the comments made by the President:"Firstly, let me thank everyone of the media for your presence here today. As you know I have requested all of you to be present here to tell you about the IMF agreement.We became a bankrupt country a year ago. This is the first time we have had to restructure our debt with the support of the IMF and our creditors.And this is the first occasion we’ve had to restructure our debt with the support of IMF and our creditors.

The UK Government recently published the Health and Disability White Paper, which lays out proposed reforms to the benefits system. As part of its shake-up, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced plans to end the Work Capability Assessment (WCA) to encourage people who need to claim benefits back into work.

PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Police Department is asking for the public's help to identify four suspects wanted in connection with a triple shooting in West Philadelphia that left teens injured. According to authorities, the shooting occurred on the 1500 block of N Frazier Street on Monday around 4 p.m. Police say a 13-year-old and two 16-year-olds were injured in the brazen broad daylight shooting. Officials say that the 13-year-old, who was shot in the abdomen, was transported to LankenauMedical Center and placed in critical condition. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESOne 16-year-old was shot five times throughout his body and transported to the hospital in extremely critical condition, according to police. Authorities say the other 16-year-old was shot in the abdomen and taken to a local hospital, where he was placed in stable condition. On Thursday, police released surveillance video of the shooting, showing four masked suspects they say were armed with rifles and semi-automatic pistols.According to investigators, the suspects fired more than 60 shots before fleeing the area on Lansdowne Avenue. Anyone with information on this is urged to contact Philadelphia police or submit an anonymous tip online. Police say a 13-year-old and two 16-year-olds were all injured during a triple shooting in broad daylight on the streets of West Philadelphia.

The High Commission of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the Pakistani community based in Sri Lanka celebrated the 84th National Day of Pakistan to make Pakistan a strong, vibrant and progressive state.On the occasion, the High Commissioner, Maj. General (Retd) Umar Farooq Burki HI (M), added that Pakistan greatly values its relations with Sri Lanka which are based on mutual trust and understanding.

The latest statistics from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that in January 2023, there were 5.6million people across Scotland, England and Wales, receiving financial support through Universal Credit, a benefit intended to help those out of work or on a low income with daily living costs.

Drive-up vaccination was part of a 10-day campaign this month to protect Syrians from cholera, especially in earthquake-stricken areas where the risk of infectious disease is rising. ©WHO

A Ugandan transgender woman who was recently attacked and currently being sheltered watches a TV screen showing the live broadcast of the session from the Parliament for the anti-gay bill, at a local charity supporting the LGBTQ Community near Kampal KAMPALA, Uganda - The United Nations rights chief is urging Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni to block an anti-LGBTQ bill that prescribes harsh penalties for some homosexual offenses, including death and life imprisonment."The passing of this discriminatory bill – probably among the worst of its kind in the world – is a deeply troubling development," Volker Turk, the U.N. high commissioner for human rights, said in a statement Wednesday.Uganda's legislature passed the bill late Tuesday in a protracted plenary session during which last-minute changes were made to the legislation that originally included penalties of up to 10 years in jail for homosexual offenses.RELATED: Pope Francis says homosexuality is a ‘sin,’ but ‘not a crime’In the version passed by lawmakers the offense of "aggravated homosexuality" now carries the death penalty.

Edinburgh dockyard, which saw a large ship become dislodged from its mooring and tip over at a sharp angle.Emergency crews were sent to the Imperial Dock in Leith after the Petrel, a 76-metre research vessel owned by late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, tipped over at about 8:30 a.m. local time Wednesday.The Scottish Ambulance Service said 25 people were injured when the ship dislodged and 15 people were hospitalized. The remaining 10 injured were treated and discharged at the scene, according to PA Media.

TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. - Predicting exactly where a tornado might strike is no easy feat, but meteorologists can typically pick out areas in which the environment will be favorable for the development of tornadoes, sometimes up to a week in advance.However, until Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma was struck by an unusual pair of twisters in less than a week in March 1948, no such forecast indicating the potential for tornadoes had ever been made in America.HOW TO WATCH FOX WEATHERThat's when two Air Force meteorologists, Maj. Ernest Fawbush and Capt.

India saw ‘281% increase in COVID cases’ in just 14 days since XBB 1.16 variant was detected  

Ed Sheeran is shown in tears in the trailer for his new documentary, The Sum Of It All. In the programme, which will be released in four parts on Disney+, Perfect hitmaker Ed’s rise to fame will be documented as well as the hardships he has faced in the past year. In the trailer, Ed, 32, says things that “reached a peak” for him as he was a successful musician who was happily married with two children, until things got “really bad” after his wife Cherry Seaborn suffered a health setback.

Agency officials could make the decision on clearing another round for people at high risk within a few weeks Federal health regulators are closing in on a decision whether to authorize a second round of the Omicron-targeted booster shots for the elderly and other people at high-risk of severe Covid-19, people familiar with the agency’s deliberations said.

Ed Sheeran is giving a brand new interview and revealing a ton of personal information in the pages of Rolling Stone.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is encouraging older people with a physical or mental health condition, or a disability, to check if they are entitled to Attendance Allowance, which is currently worth either £61.85 or £92.40 each week.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The International Monetary Fund has emphasized the importance of anti-corruption and governance reforms as a central pillar of the EFF-supported program as they are indispensable to ensure the hard-won gains from the reforms benefit the Sri Lankan people.In a statement issued ahead of the IMF press briefing on Tuesday (21) morning, Peter Breuer, Senior Mission Chief for Sri Lanka & Masahiro Nozaki, Mission Chief for Sri Lanka noted that Sri Lankan authorities have committed to fundamentally improve public financial management and strengthen the anti-corruption legal framework in line with the United Nations Convention against Corruption.The reform program supported under the EFF arrangement is built on strong policy measures and prioritizes:(i) an ambitious revenue-based fiscal consolidation, accompanied by stronger social safety nets, fiscal institutional reforms, and cost-recovery based energy pricing to ensure the state’s ability to support all its essential expenditures;(ii) restoration of public debt sustainability, including through a debt restructuring to ensure stable financing of the government’s operations;(iii) a multi-pronged strategy to restore price stability and rebuild reserves under greater exchange rate flexibility in order to alleviate the burden of inflation, particularly on the poor, to foster an environment of investment and growth, and to ensure Sri Lanka's ability to purchase essential goods from abroad;(iv) policies to safeguard financial sector stability to ensure that the financial sector can play its key role in supporting economic growth; and(v) structural reforms to address corruption vulnerabilities and enhance growth. It is now essential to continue the reform momentum

Michael Colville PHOENIX - Court documents say a 61-year-old man is accused of kidnapping in connection with an incident that happened at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport.According to investigators, Michael Andre Colville was arrested on March 18 for his alleged role in the incident, which happened on March 17. The incident involved a woman who flew into Sky Harbor from another city.

WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden signed a bipartisan bill Monday that directs the federal government to declassify as much intelligence as possible about the origins of COVID-19 more than three years after the start of the pandemic.The legislation, which passed both the House and Senate without dissent, directs the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to declassify intelligence related to China’s Wuhan Institute of Virology. It cites "potential links" between the research that was done there and the outbreak of COVID-19, which the World Health Organization declared a pandemic on March 11, 2020.

'We need to get to the bottom of Covid-19's origins..., including potential links to the Wuhan Institute of Virology,' Biden said in a statement US President Joe Biden on Monday signed into law a bill requiring the release of intelligence materials on potential links between the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic and a laboratory in the Chinese city of Wuhan. "We need to get to the bottom of Covid-19's origins..., including potential links to the Wuhan Institute of Virology," Biden said in a statement. "In implementing this legislation, my administration will declassify and share as much of that information as possible," he added.

CORONADO, Calif. - An off-duty San Diego County deputy has been arrested on suspicion of driving past security at the main gate of a California Navy base while under the influence, prompting guards to open fire and the base to be put on lockdown briefly.The San Diego Sheriff’s Department said Sgt. Michael Cruz was taken into custody late Friday after driving without stopping through the entrance of Naval Air Station North Island, part of Naval Base Coronado, near San Diego.No one was hurt during the incident, which is being investigated by the Coronado police department and the Naval Criminal Investigative Service.Cruz could not be reached for comment and it was unclear if he had an attorney. He was booked at San Diego Central Jail on a charge of driving under the influence and later released, the department said.He has worked at the department since 2006 and was put on paid administrative leave while the sheriff’s department conducts an internal affairs investigation.Naval Air Station North Island is one of eight U.S.

FILE-Bezalel Smotrich, Israels finance minister, greets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, left, during a news conference to present a cost of living plan on Jan. 11.

PHILADELPHIA - It's officially the first day of spring! And you know what that means? Free water ice, of course!Rita's Italian Ice is carrying on its beloved 30-year tradition to celebrate the first day of spring with its Free Ice Giveaway.Join in on the springtime fun by grabbing a cup of your favorite Italian ice, or try out the new flavor launching Monday - gummy bears!The free water ice is available all day at participating locations, and no app is needed this year!

WASHINGTON - Former President Donald Trump’s calls for protests ahead of his anticipated indictment in New York have generated mostly muted reactions from supporters, with even some of his most ardent loyalists dismissing the idea as a waste of time or a law enforcement trap.The ambivalence raises questions about whether Trump, though a leading Republican contender in the 2024 presidential race who retains a devoted following, still has the power to mobilize far-right supporters the way he did more than two years ago before the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S.

Last week, the union health ministry directed the state/UT government to follow a risk assessment-based approach to prevent and contain the infection. India reported 918 new covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours with daily positivity rate at 2.08%, the union health ministry said on Monday. With more than 44.8 million cases, the country has recorded more than 530,806 deaths so far.

COLOMBO (News 1st); At least five people were injured after heavy rains caused a landslide in the Kabargala Estate in Punagala, Bandarawela.According to reports from News 1st correspondents, the landslide occurred at approximately 9 pm on Sunday (19) near the Kabaragala Estate hospital.Over 30 homes have been damaged, leaving around 200 residents of 60 families without shelter. The Assistant Director of the Disaster Management Center for Badulla District, E.L.E.M.

Maharashtra, Gujarat, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka to follow a five-fold strategy of test, track, treat and vaccinations as these states witness a rise in Covid-19 cases.  

COLOMBO (News 1st); University activities have been crippled due to the strike action launched by the Federation of University Teachers' Associations against the new tax policy of the government.The strike is on for the 12th consecutive day.Chairman of the Federation of University Teachers' Association Professor Shyama Banneheka told News 1st that the strike will go ahead until solutions are provided to their issues.In addition, the Trade Unions attached to the Ceylon Electricity Board and the National Water Supply and Drainage Board also launched a continuous strike against the government's new tag regime.The Professionals Trade Union Collective said that they hope to discuss their demands with the President this week.Dr.

COVID-19 recovery rate has been recorded at 98.8 per cent. The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 4,41,59,182, while the case fatality rate was recorded at 1.19 per cent, the data said.

Ruby Rose has sparked fears for her mental health by announcing she is taking a break from social media due to her traumatic 37th birthday. The ‘Orange is the New Black’ actress, who has tried to take her life several times, is due to turn 37 on Monday (20. 03.

Sarah Huckabee Sanders, governor of Arkansas, speaks while unveiling the Arkansas LEARNS education bill at the Arkansas State Capitol in Little Rock, Arkansas, US, on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. Photographer: Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - Arkansas Gov.

pic.twitter.com/HvaLtE7nTh The guidelines also urges patients to 'consider Remdesivir for up to 5 days) in moderate or severe cases that have a high risk of progression. "Consider Tocilizumab preferably within 24-48 hours of onset of severe disease or ICU admission," the guidelines urge for those with rapidly progressing moderate or severe disease.

As fears of Covid-19 subside and worries around the rising cost-of-living take over, many older people are returning to the workforce, a movement known as the 'Great Unretirement'.

PHILADELPHIA - The maternal mortality rate is a growing problem in Philadelphia.On Saturday, organizations came together at Elon Tabernacle Church to in an effort to save local moms with a common theme of community and the sense of a village having each other's backs.Expectant mothers, current mothers and dads were made to feel like they can get through this wonderful journey by offering physical resources, such as bags filled with diapers, wipes and vitamins.Ebony Butler, a mother of a newborn, is grateful for the second annual Black Maternal Health Summit."Giving us the resources we might not have," said Butler.  "A day of relaxation getting to meet other mothers, midwives, doalas."The United States has become a leader in maternal mortality rates, but organizers like Latoya Dennis are working to change that."We’re certifying doulas, so if they are interested in becoming a doula we’d love to certify in Philly and every other city we go to," Dennis said.

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia's St. Patrick's Day weekend began with more violence as gunfire erupted into a triple shooting in the city's Belmont section late Friday night.More than 20 shell casings were found when police responded to the scene of the shooting on the 1100 block of North 40th Street just before midnight.Police say three men in their 20s were struck, and transported to a local hospital by private vehicle.

PHILADELPHIA - The sun is here to stay this weekend, but that spring weather is taking a back seat to cooler conditions.A cold front is responsible for bringing more winter weather as Saturday temperatures reach a high of 53 degrees, and Sunday dips down even further to 43 degrees.However, the weekend will bring plenty of sunshine as Friday night clears for dry, and pleasant days - plenty of time to bundle up and still get outside!Spring begins Monday, along with a warming trend that will help temperatures return to the 60s by Tuesday.______SEVEN-DAY FORECASTSATURDAY: Clearing, cooler. High: 53, Low: 41SUNDAY: 10 degrees below average. High: 43, Low: 29MONDAY: Spring arrives. High: 53, Low: 29TUESDAY: Sunny, pleasant. High: 60, Low: 32WEDNESDAY: Stays mild. High: 62, Low: 39THURSDAY: Partly cloudy. High: 63, Low: 47FRIDAY: Chance of showers. High: 67, Low: 43