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Monty Don, 66, revealed he has contracted coronavirus after spending the last few days feeling “utterly exhausted” while trying to recover in bed.The Gardeners’ World host admitted that having the illness hadn’t been “fun” but reassured fans he was feeling “better” this morning.@Marlene83206325 shared: “Get well soon Monty, covid is a real bummer, but don't try to push yourself once negative. It takes more than you realise.”@NewpPaul remarked: “It really knocks you down.

PHILADELPHIA - A teenage boy is in stable condition after police say he was shot in West Philadelphia Sunday night.Police say they rushed to 57th and Vine streets after they heard gunshots while on patrol.When they arrived on the scene, police say they found nine shots had been fired from a handgun.They later found 14-year-old boy was struck by one of those bullets in the leg.

opened fire at around 2:30 p.m. local time on Saturday outside Tops Friendly Market.

FALLS CHURCH, Va. - Amber Heard is expected back on the witness stand Monday to continue her testimony in Johnny Depp's $50 million defamation trial that resumes following a weeklong recess.When the trial reconvenes in Fairfax County, Virginia, Depp's legal team is expected to cross-examine Heard. Jurors have already heard four weeks of testimony.Prior to the one-week trial hiatus, Heard went into graphic detail as she described disturbing sexual assault allegations against her ex-husband.Outside of the courtroom Monday morning, crowds of mostly Depp supporters lined up early in hopes of being allowed inside as the trial continues.

CHARLOTTE, USA - MAY 15: Blood Moon, a total lunar eclipse in Charlotte, N.C., on May 15, 2022 (Photo by Peter Zay/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) Stargazers who stayed up overnight had the chance to see a total lunar eclipse this past weekend.For those on eastern time, the best part of the eclipse started around 10 p.m., FOX Weather reported, when the darkest part of the shadow began to create a noticeable change in the moon’s light.Around 11:30 p.m. ET is when the main part of Earth’s shadow fell over the moon, known as totality.

FILE - The logo of the McDonald's fast food chain seen at a restaurant in St Petersburg, Russia. (Photo by Maksim Konstantinov/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) CHICAGO - McDonald's said Monday that it has started the process of selling its Russian business, which includes 850 restaurants that employ 62,000 people, making it the latest major Western corporation to exit Russia since it invaded Ukraine in February.The fast food giant pointed to the humanitarian crisis caused by the war, saying holding on to its business in Russia "is no longer tenable, nor is it consistent with McDonald’s values."The Chicago-based company announced in early March that it was temporarily closing its stores in Russia but would continue to pay employees.

HOUSTON - Two people are dead and at least three others are hospitalized after a shooting at a Houston flea market on Sunday afternoon.It happened in broad daylight, just after 1 p.m., in the 8700 block of Airline Drive in north Harris County, a busy area where thousands of patrons visit flea markets for deals, food and outdoor activities."We thought it was something like for family, you know you can come with your kids, but with everything, you don’t know," said Dolores Guerrero, who visits the area often. "It’s scary."Guerrero says she often spends her Sundays in the area, which has numerous markets, restaurants and even clubs open for daytime dancing.

NEW YORK - The white 18-year-old who fatally shot 10 people at a Buffalo supermarket researched the local demographics and arrived a day in advance to conduct reconnaissance with the intent of killing as many Black people as possible, officials said Sunday.The racially motivated attack came a year after the gunman was taken to a hospital by State Police after making threats involving his high school, according to authorities.He wasn't charged with a crime and was out of the hospital within a day and a half, police said, but the revelation raised questions about his access to weapons and whether he could have been under closer supervision by law enforcement.The Buffalo attack prompted grief and anger in the predominantly Black neighborhood around Tops Friendly Market. A group of people gathered there Sunday afternoon to lead chants of "Black lives matter" and mourn victims that included an 86-year-old woman who had just visited her husband in a nursing home and a supermarket security guard, both of whom were Black.Payton S.

ANI, “In the context of COVID-19 where there is a constant shift of variant of concerns mRNA vaccine is quickly redesigned."  

PHILADELPHIA - A pregnant woman is in critical condition after police say she was the victim of a double shooting Sunday.Police found a 33-year-old woman shot in the leg on the 3500 block of North 18th Street and transported her to Temple University Hospital. Police say she is six months pregnant, and in critical condition.A 23-year-old man is also in critical condition after being shot in the chest and back, according to police.MORE HEADLINES:This is allegedly the second shooting involving a pregnant woman this week.AdvertisementOn Friday, a 19-year-old pregnant woman was reportedly shot in the chest and left side.

Some lingering COVID symptoms can keep tormenting you even after two years, a new study has revealed.  “Nearly 90% of those who were employed returned to their jobs within two years. But the survivors had a "remarkably" lower health status than the general population at two years," the study said, and ‘the burden of symptoms from after-effects "remained fairly high." Fatigue or muscle weakness is the most reported symptom, while people who were critically ill can even have high rates of lung impairments at two years.

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Ryanair has today posted a €355m loss for the pandemic-hit 12 months to the end of March.

₹250 from ₹840 a dose, inclusive of GST, for private vaccination centres. The company in a statement said that the reduction in price will result in end users paying a price of ₹400 a dose which will include the taxes and administration charges. Previously, in private vaccination centres the overall cost to end users of the vaccine was ₹990 a dose, including taxes and administration charges, it added.

SZA has discussed the impact the spotlight and pressures placed upon her as an artist have on her mental health, during an interview as part of the Community Voices series for Mental Health Awareness Month.During the 100th episode of the series, SZA discussed the toxic nature of social media. Specifically referencing online trolls, she said it was difficult when negative comments matched up to her own insecurities.“It’s weird sometimes, when your personal thoughts and feelings align with some of the things people say about you,” she said.

Peter Andre has opened up about his struggles with anxiety as he advised others on what can be done to combat mental health struggles. In the same week that has seen his name splashed across headlines for his unexpected involvement in Rebekah Vardy and Coleen Rooney's court case, the singer, 49, writes in his weekly new! magazine column about the importance of speaking out whilst struggling. He also explains his pride seeing wife Emily publish her second book and congratulates Ncuti Gatwa for being announced as the new Doctor Who.

Pearl Jam were joined on drums by an 18-year-old at their Oakland, California show this weekend – see footage below.The Seattle legends’ drummer Matt Cameron is out of action on the band’s current tour after testing positive for COVID, so they’ve been enlisting stand-in drummers.Pearl Jam were joined by a fan on drums at their Oakland show on Thursday (May 12), with touring member and former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist Josh Klinghoffer also stepping in on drumming duties for a series of tracks including Neil Young’s ‘Rockin’ In The Free World’, ‘Elderly Woman Behind The Counter In A Small Town’, ‘Why Go’ and ‘Corduroy’.With Cameron still isolating, Saturday’s (May 14) show also saw the band recruit another stand-in drummer for a song.Kai Neukermans joined the band for 2013 song ‘Mind Your Manners’, and told the San Fransisco Chronicle that, after hearing that Cameron was unavailable to play the show, he texted Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder‘s daughter Olivia, who he had met on a previous occasion.He was then invited to send a video of him drumming along to a Pearl Jam track, which he skipped school to do, and ended up on stage at the Oakland Arena.Fan-shot footage sees Vedder telling the crowd during the show: “Everybody this is Kai; Kai this is everybody! You’re leading the band, brother.”See footage below.Last week, Pearl Jam honoured Foo Fighters’ late drummer Taylor Hawkins during their LA concert at The Forum by performing 2005 song ‘Cold Day In The Sun’.The original version of the track featured Hawkins on lead vocals and, for the Seattle band’s performance of it, Cameron took on singing duties.Cameron and Hawkins previously worked together in the band Nighttime Boogie Association, releasing two songs together

A Lanarkshire club that provides a vital service for disabled people is in danger of closing, after a health group suspended its transport – to review the bus' impact on the climate.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has denounced his country's response to the coronavirus pandemic and ordered the army to help distribute medicine.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Police Headquarters said that nearly 1,000 Police officers have been called to Colombo on Monday (16).Police said that the officers had been called to Colombo for special duties.They will be deployed by senior officers on duty to the relevant locations.

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Queen “isn’t going anywhere for some time”.The former This Morning star had taken to Twitter to share a picture of the Monarch at the The Windsor Horse Show.The Queen had recently prompted concerns among observers after she handed over a number of duties to younger royals by pulling out of attending this year's palace garden parties.But Her Majesty appeared to be in great spirits on Friday as she attended the Royal Windsor Horse Show after missing the first day of the event.In view of her 112,400 Twitter followers, Fern shared a photo on Friday of the Monarch smiling broadly alongside the Earl and the Countess of Wessex.She captioned the snap: “The Queen at the The Windsor Horse Show.She looks wonderful.“I don’t believe she’s going anywhere for some time!!!”Royal fans were quick to reply to the tweet to discuss the ongoing concerns surrounding the Queen’s health.Hunter1_lj tweeted: “I pray not. It's just her mobility isn't always great.“But happy to see Her Majesty, @RoyalFamily enjoying one of her passions.

Mandaviya adding that over 11,677 healthcare professionals have registered themselves under the digital mission.

The apparent cooling in Canada’s housing market is leaving many buyers and sellers alike confused about how to price and bid on homes in the normally fervent spring market, real estate brokers say.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The showery condition over South-western part (Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces and in Galle and Matara districts) of the island and the winds speed can increase over Northern and North-Western provinces and in Hambantota district are likely to enhance during next few days.Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts. Heavy showers above 100 mm can occur at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces and in Galle and Matara districts.Several spells of showers will occur in Northern Province and in Anuradhapura and Hambantota districts.Showers or thundershowers will occur at a few places in Uva and Eastern provinces during the evening or night.Winds speed can increase up to (40-50) kmph at times over the Western slope of the Central hills, Northern, North-central and North-western provinces and in Hambantota district.

exclusively to Daily Star on the issue, the blonde beauty said: "I used to be what people would consider to be 'really fit' and I built up my social media following based on that."But when the pandemic hit, school and that, I gained a lot of weight."When you're on the internet, it becomes obvious if you've put on weight and people tell you straight away."She continued: "When I put on a little bit of weight, some people said 'it looks good on you', but others told me I'd 'lost my shape'."However, when I gained a significant amount, it turned in to bullying."I couldn't post anything without at least ten comments targeting weight."Taya said people would sent profanities and there was even a Reddit threat tracking her weight gain.She continued: "People were accusing me of having a child without telling anyone."Others were asking if something had medically happened to me."It was mostly men, women rarely have a problem with it as they understand."I was getting death threats and people were telling me to stop eating so much.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Sri Lanka Freedom Party has decided NOT to be part of any government led by newly appointed Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe.The SLFP will NOT accept any position in government, and will NOT be a part of the government, said Chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party, & Former President Maithripala Sirisena on Friday (13).The President and the Prime Minister have extended invitations to the Sri Lanka Freedom Party to join the new government that will be formed under the leadership of Wickremesinghe.The Central Committee of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party had discussed the invitation and the current status of the country at length, and thereafter had reached the decision NOT to join Wickremesinghe’s government.

COVID-19 since the pandemic began more than two years ago, according to provincial data, and more than 70 people are still dying per day.Yet hospitalizations and confirmed cases have fallen over the past two weeks, suggesting the sixth wave may be coming to an end.As of Friday, 40,217 fatalities have been confirmed by provinces and territories to date. Canada’s COVID-19 death toll could be thousands higher than official count: report Experts have previously said the true death toll could be thousands higher than the official count due to gaps in data collection, suggesting around two-thirds of all COVID-19-related deaths may have been missed.Most provinces have shifted to reporting COVID-19 data weekly, a majority of which report on Thursdays.

Stanley Mills has reopened to the public after being closed for over two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

And so while some countries may have been able to end the emergency phase of this pandemic, we don't see that in all countries worldwide. So we need to continue to fight this at a global level."-@mvankerkhove of @WHO on 10 May. #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/bAPyng2Kno

warning over 292,000 customers with select ML, GL, and R-Class vehicles between the 2006 and 2012 model years to stop driving them. The German automaker said in a recall notice posted on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's website that moisture can accumulate and cause corrosion in the cars' brake booster housing units, potentially resulting in a vacuum leak and reduced brake performance. In rare cases of very severe corrosion, hard breaking could potentially cause mechanical damage to the brake booster, resulting in brake failure and increasing the risk of a crash. A foot-activated parking brake would still work.Mercedes notes that drivers with impacted vehicles may notice a change in the feel of their brake pedal or a hissing or airflow noise when applying the brake pedal before the issue occurs.

PHILADELPHIA - The fog is rolling on Friday morning as the Delaware Valley prepares for another weekend of rain.A dense fog advisory is in effect along the New Jersey and Delaware coast until 8 a.m. Commuters should still be cautious with foggy conditions in the Philadelphia area.Lots of cloud cover today as the fog fades, with some occasional showers.DOWNLOAD: Get the FOX 29 Weather Authority appThose showers will carry into the weekend, along with some humid and muggy weather.

Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO) has found that over 75 per cent of Canada’s nurses are “burnt out.”According to a news release, the RNAO conducted the survey between May and July of 2021, “during the height of Ontario’s third wave” of COVID-19, and collected responses from 5,200 nurses in Canada — most of which were from Ontario.The report, titled Nursing Through Crisis: A Comparative Perspective, found that more than 75 per cent of Canadian nurses who responded to the survey were classified as “burnt out,” with higher percentages reported among those in hospital and front-line workers.“This widespread burnout provides some insight about what life is like for a large percentage of Canadian nurses,” the report reads. “It also implies that leaving their position or their profession may be a future reality for these nurses.”However, when asked, only 26.2 per cent of nurses surveyed said they had taken time off of work to manage stress, anxiety or other mental health issues related to working during the pandemic, or to prevent or deal with burnout.

A former Health Secretary says she and her fellow female activists feel vindicated after calling in the police over Natalie McGarry’s embezzlement.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lankans woke up to heavy military presence on the streets of Colombo and suburbs on Day-2 of the nation-wide curfew that was imposed to prevent an escalation of violence.Violence broke out on Monday (9th May) after pro-government supporters stormed two peaceful protest camps GotaGoGama and MynaGoGama in Colombo, where Sri Lankans were demanding the resignation of the President and the Prime Minister.A nation-wide curfew was imposed on Monday (9), however, crowds angered by the attacks on peaceful protests attacked buses and vehicles that transported the Rajapaksa supporters.This also led to attacks on the offices and residences of ruling party politicians across many parts of the island.The Combat Riders Squadron of the Sri Lanka Army Special Forces, as well as Armored Personnel Carriers were deployed for mobile patrols across many areas.“While the curfew is in force today too, troops after placing roadblocks conduct search roles and facilitate the movement of vehicles, engaged in emergency essential needs of the country. Instructions have been given to the tri-services to stop vehicles without proper movement approvals.

TREDYFFRIN TOWNSHIP, Pa. - A fire at a Chester County transformer has closed a stretch of roadway in Tredyffrin Township for an unspecified period of time.Tredyffrin Township Police said, in a tweet, that part of Route 252 is shut down in both directions, alerting the public to find alternate routes.Smoke from the fire could be seen billowing up over the horizon for miles.Tredyffrin Township transformer fire.

CHELAN, Wash. - A Washington State Trooper made an unusual traffic stop this week.Trooper John Bryant shared photos on Twitter of a U-Haul with an SUV crammed into the back of a small U-Haul truck using a packing strap."I suppose it's moving season," said Trooper Bryant.The photos were taken on Monday by Okanagan Trooper Cunningham on State Route 97 just south of Pateros, Washington.KXLY reported that the driver was fined $139.According to The Bellingham Herald, the driver did not have a valid license and the U-Haul was "long overdue."AdvertisementWashington State Patrol

WASHINGTON - Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says Democrats’ abortion legislation is "very simple," as it would enshrine into federal law the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion nationwide.Senate Democrats are moving quickly to try to codify the 50-year-old ruling after a draft U.S.

A Southwest Airlines jet lands at John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, CA on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. (Photo by Paul Bersebach/MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via Getty Images) DALLAS - Southwest Airlines will spend more than $2 billion to improve the flying experience for passengers, promising faster internet service, power outlets at every seat on new planes and larger overhead bins for carry-on bags.The airline also said Wednesday that later this month it expects to roll out a previously announced fourth fare category, designed to fill a gap between Southwest's cheapest fares and its mid-priced ticket, which comes with perks like more frequent-flyer points.Southwest has always offered fewer amenities than bigger rivals, right down to its lack of assigned seats and first-class cabins.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The United States of America has expressed concern over the deployment of the military in Sri Lanka.“We underscore, we stress that peaceful protesters should never be subject to violence or intimidation, whether that’s on the part of a military force or civilian unit,” said Ned Price, the US State Department Spokesperson on Tuesday (10).“More broadly, we’re deeply concerned by reports of escalating violence in Sri Lanka over the past few days. We condemn, as I said before, violence against peaceful protesters.

People with diabetes are almost twice as likely to die with coronavirus, according to a new study. Diabetics are also almost three times as likely to be critically or severely ill compared to those without diabetes, the study has found.

Piers Morgan has admitted he worries for the Queen and says he is becoming "more and more concerned" about her health. The TalkTV presenter's fears were intensified following Monday's (May 9) announcement that Her Majesty would miss the State Opening of Parliament for the first time in nearly six decades. The 96 year old monarch continues to suffer from “episodic mobility problems” and gave special permission for her son Prince Charles to deliver the speech on her behalf.

Tom Brady will join FOX Sports as a lead NFL analyst once his playing career is finally over.Brady, 44, will call the premier game of the NFL weekend and will broadcast alongside Kevin Burkhardt. The announcement was made on the FOX earnings call Tuesday morning. FOX Corporation CEO Lachlan Murdoch called it a long-term commitment. "We are pleased to announce that immediately following his playing career, 7-time Super Bowl Champion Tom Brady will be joining us at @FOXSports as our lead analyst," Murdoch said in a statement."We are delighted that Tom has committed to joining the Fox team and wish him all the best during this upcoming season," the statement added.FILE IMAGe - Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks to pass against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Raymond James Stadium on Jan. 23, 2022, in Tampa, Florida.

PHILADELPHIA - Parents are growing increasingly concerned over a nationwide baby formula shortage that has gotten so bad that the federal government is now stepping in. According to analysis from Datasembly, which tracks pricing and other data for retailers, out-of-stock numbers for baby formula have increased 9 percentage points over a two-week period. For the week of April 24, 40% of major brands are sold out nationwide.

Illustration picture shows a lawn mower on the grass lawn in a garden in Sint-Maria-Lierde, Sunday 02 May 2021. The 'Maai Mei Niet - En mai, tonte a l'arret' (No Mow May) campaign calls not to mow the lawn in May to give the plants in the grass the c HYRUM, Utah - Authorities said a two-year-old boy is expected to pull through after his father backed over his leg with a lawnmower. Logan Police said the incident happened in Hyrum, Utah, last Friday.

PHILADELPHIA - After a two-year delay, city leaders on Monday shared new reassessment values for all properties in Philadelphia that left some residents concerned. Philadelphia's Office of Property Assessment estimated that the value of Philadelphia properties have risen by 21% since the 2020 tax year. It Philadelphia's first widespread property reassessment since the coronavirus pandemic gripped the city. One Philadelphia resident whose parents purchased their home on Wilt Street over 30 years ago described the changes his neighborhood has gone through.

Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope on Monday warned that there are very high chances that daily infection rate of COVID-19 will once again surge in  June and July and the best way ahead is to speed up the vaccination drive against the infection. The comment comes at a time when Omicron BA.2 has become dominant across the world and BA.4 and BA.5 are leading another surge in South Africa. 

For registration on the platform, the beneficiary is provided three media – walk-in (offline), online portal and assisted through helplines and CSCs (Common Services Centres), the health ministry said