News Scan for Apr 22, 2022

(Photo by Jessica Kourkounis/Getty Images) HARRISBURG, Pa. - Pennsylvania will hold its primary election on Tuesday with several hotly contested races on the ballot. Democrats and Republicans alike will head to the ballot box to decide who will represent their parties in several races including governor and U.S. Senate.For Republicans, the race looked for much of the campaign like a two-man contest between the Trump-endorsed Dr.

Kathy Barnette (R), John Fetterman (D), and Dr. Mehmet Oz (R) are vying to fill a U.S. Senate seat that will soon be vacated by GOP Sen.

Channel 5's weekday morning current affairs show.It was called The Wright Stuff, but changed to Jeremy Vine when he took over.The current affairs hooked television chat and topical debate show airs weekday mornings from 9:15 until 12:15.Hosted by Jeremy and Storm Huntley, each episode features celebrity panellists who debate the latest news, views and the headlines.Known for riling up guests and viewers at home with controversial opinions and segments, the Jeremy Vine show has had its fair share of OfCom complaints – keep reading to discover the most complained about moments.In January, Jeremy Vine's show received close to 800 Ofcom complaints following a controversial debate on compulsory vaccines for NHS staff.Before Health Secretary Sajid Javid announced a U-turn on the proposed rule, it was discussed on the show and sparked a huge row.At the time it was proposed that NHS workers were required to have their first jab by February 3 to continue in their frontline roles.Yasmin Alibhai-Brown and nutritionist Lowri Turner clashed when Yasmin aired her views on the matter.She said that she was not prepared to be treated by frontline workers who were not jabbed.Speaking to Jeremy she said: "I think unless there are medical reasons why staff are not jabbed."If you’re working in the NHS or care homes, you really should get jabbed."She continued: "If you’ve made a decision and you’ve come out on these demos, you must be brave enough to say I’ve not had the jab."The patient has the right to say I don’t want to be treated by you."Lowri said: "Initially I thought, we’re supposed to be all in this together, how incredibly selfish to put other people at risk.

Vladimir Putin fidgeting his feet has sparked more health fear of the despot's health.The Russian despot was meeting with Tajikistan's President Emomali Rahmon yesterday (Monday, May 16) to discuss the trade and commercial connections between the two countries.During the televised rendezvous as shared by Russian media, the 69-year-old Russian leader is seen erratically moving his left foot and twisting his toes and heels while talking to Rahmon.The unusual behaviour is also spotted by Rahmon, who can be seen looking down at Putin during his odd foot movement. Putin keeps his right arm on the chair while keeping his left hand on his lap.Rumours over Putin's deteriorating health have strengthened in recent months.Last month, the Russian president was seen shaking his hands "uncontrollably" when he met his close ally, Belarus' leader Alexander Lukashenko.During a meeting with his defence minister Sergei Shoigu, Putin also appeared unwell as he gripped the corner of the desk throughout the entire session and appeared to be slightly slumped in his chair.People on social media also noticed a change in Putin's physical appearance, describing him as "ashen and bloated".One Royal Navy admiral claimed the president, 69, may have cancer.Retired Royal Navy Admiral Chris Parry said: "He has been using these very long tables to interview people."I think his immune system might be suppressed at the moment.

DALLAS - A 19-year-old Keller woman blazed her way into the record books Friday night.Haley Taylor Schlitz is the country's youngest Black student to ever graduate from law school and the youngest law grad in SMU history.Homeschooled, she finished high school at 13 and earned her bachelor’s degree at Texas Woman's University.RELATED: 16-year-old accepted to SMU law schoolThen, at age 16, she got accepted into nine law schools, ultimately choosing SMU."I'm overwhelmed with happiness," she said after graduating. "Earlier, my dad and I were crying together and my mom too.

Coronation Street's Summer Spellman's life could be danger, after the Weatherfield resident makes a decision that has a serious impact on her health.The latest spoilers for the ITV soap have revealed that Summer, who has recently been diagnosed with type one diabetes, makes a risky decision that causes her to collapse in school.After Billy Mayhew confronts Summer and accuses her of failing to take her medication regularly in Coronation Street next week, Summer flies into a rage and storms out of the house.Following their confrontation, she then makes a risky decision and pours her insulin down the sink - but continues to reassure Paul and Billy that she is taken her medication.When Paul returns home with a takeaway, Summer assures him that she has taken her insulin - but she begins to panic when she checks her blood sugar and it is far too high.Although her blood sugar has come down when she checks it again, Summer keeps what she has done a secret - leading to life threatening consequences in school.While taking a maths exam, Summer's vision becomes blurred and she begins to have a hyper.However, she has left her diabetic kit at home and having poured her insulin down the sink, she begins to panic.With her blood sugar levels high, Summer requires medical assistance urgently and collapses at school.The school phone an ambulance, and a tearful Summer reveals to Aadi that her blood sugar level is high, but will she reveal what she has done? And will she tell Billy and Paul the truth?More questions are sure to rise following Summer's collapse, including how Billy and Paul will react when they find out that Summer has poured her insulin away.The most important question however is will Summer be ok? And what impact will her

COVID-19 Alert Level is approaching ‘high’."NYC is waking up — its #COVID19 hospitalizations are surging and now New York City issues mask advisory for all indoor public places, now warning that COVID-19 Alert Level is approaching “high. Late as usual @NYCMayor. #CovidIsNotOver pic.twitter.com/nHJd7sHzGV

North Korean military medics ramped up the distribution of medicines to fight a growing coronavirus outbreak, state media said, with the number of reported cases of "fever" nearing 1.5 million.

Delaware police say they are investigating a crash that killed a dog on Friday afternoon.  NEW CASTLE, Del. - New Castle County Police say they are investigating a crash that happened on Friday after a dog was killed.On Friday, around 1:30 p.m., police say officers responded to the 100 block of Liberty Blvd in the West Minquadale community for a report of a traffic crash.When responding officers arrived at the scene, they say they learned from witnesses that a gray, Volkswagon Jetta had driven up the front lawn of a residence on Liberty Blvd, missing several other witnesses, but striking a dog. MORE HEADLINESWoman wanted for attempted homicide in Upper Makefield Township in police custodyPhiladelphia man suspected of DUI after fatally striking pedestrian in Frankford, police sayPolice: 2 armed teens shot and killed after attempted robbery in NorristownPolice say witnesses also told them that the driver waited at the scene for a few minutes, but drove off before their arrival. Officers say they identified the suspect as Michelle Brogan, 40, after she returned to the scene, so officers could view her vehicle.Brogan was taken into custody and transported to police headquarters where she was charged with two counts of Felony Reckless Endangering and other related charges, according to police.

The rate of full COVID-19 vaccination among employees of a private Minnesota medical device manufacturer rose 10.4 percentage points after the company began offering $1,000 incentives for immunization, finds a study published late last week in JAMA Network Open.Researchers from Starkey Hearing Technologies and the University of

The 2022 Broad Street Run winners. (Philadelphia Parks & Recreation)PHILADELPHIA - Over 27,000 runners returned for the 42nd annual Blue Cross Broad Street Run.

National Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) noted in a statement.A file photo shows children at work in a classroom. (Photo by Dominic Lipinski/PA Images via Getty Images) To give these educators some extra credit for all of their dedication and hard work, many companies are offering deals and freebies this week:Participating Applebee's locations have offered teachers and other school staff discounts on their meals with proof of their profession during previous Teacher Appreciation Weeks. This year, the chain is offering 20% off at participating locations, according to Delish.

HARRISBURG, Pa. - Monday is the final day for Pennsylvania residents to register to vote for the state's primary election. The primary general election is on May 17 and the final day to request a mail-in or absentee ballot is May 10. To check if you are already registered to vote, check your registration status online. If you need to register to vote in the state, you can do so online here. ___RELATED HEADLINESThose interested in registering to vote can also do so by printing and completing the Pennsylvania Voter Registration Application before sending it to the county voter registration office. AdvertisementVoter registration can also be completed in person at a county voter registration office or PennDOT location. 

A pedestrian walks by the Mississippi State Capitol building in Jackson, Mississippi, U.S., on Wednesday, April 8, 2020. The U.S.

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (FOX 2) - A Michigan sheriff's deputy and corrections officer has been arrested and charged leave after the sheriff's office said he shot and killed his rescue dog and then dumped him in a ditch, all because the dog nipped him while he clipped his nails.At the Humane Society of Macomb, Rachel Gentz said the dog, named Habs, was a special pup.Last year, the Detroit stray was chosen by Blue Star Service Dogs to be trained by inmates to become a therapy dog for veterans.

Char Dham Yatra begins with the opening of the Gangotri and Yamunotri temples in the Uttarkashi district. Kedarnath in Rudraprayag district opens on May 6 and Badrinath in Chamoli district on May 8.

The sensitivity of home rapid antigen COVID-19 tests peaks 4 days after symptom onset, suggesting that a negative antigen test should be followed by a second test in 1 or 2 days, according to a prospective study published today in JAMA Internal Medicine.The study, led by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) COVID-19 Response T

Suspect in custody after man dies in his home, police say.

FILE-Final preparations are made prior to the start of the first round of the NFL Draft. (Photo by Rich Kane/Icon SMI/Corbis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) WASHINGTON - After weeks of mock drafts from analysts and fan speculation over who will be selected first, the 2022 NFL Draft is finally here.College football’s biggest stars will gather in Las Vegas, Nevada for one of the NFL’s popular events Thursday night. There won’t be a shortage of drama and intrigue as 32 NFL teams look for a coveted top prospect they hope can take their franchise to the next level. Round 1Thursday at 8 p.m.

WASHINGTON - New images released by NASA reveal what looks like a crashed flying saucer on the planet Mars belonging to aliens. And while it may appear this way, the space agency says that’s not the case. According to NASA, the agency’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter recently surveyed the parachute that helped the agency’s Perseverance rover land on Mars, along with a cone-shaped backshell that protected the rover in deep space during its descent toward the Martian surface on February 18."The aeroshell, which protected the Perseverance rover and Ingenuity helicopter during its plunge through the Martian atmosphere a little over a year ago, bears a pretty strong resemblance to the flying saucers of science fiction," Al Chen, a Mars 2020 Perseverance lead at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), told FOX TV Stations Group. "But this time, it’s our human made spacecraft that are the ‘aliens’ visiting another world and instead of fiction, it’s fact.

Using excess mortality data collected by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), researchers from Georgetown University found significant regional differences in mortality rates due to COVID-19, with a disproportionate number of virus deaths in Southern states.Excess deaths were analyzed for the period between Jan 3, 2020, to Sep 26, 2021

news release from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) Mexico. Image of skulls found in Comalapa Cave in Chiapas, Mexico. (INAH via Storyful )The 150 skulls are believed to be from the Early Postclassic period (900-1000 A.D.). "We have recognized the skeletal remains of three infants, but most of the bones are from adults and, until now, they are more from women than from men," said Javier Montes de Paz, a researcher and physical anthropologist at the INAH Chiapas Center. Alter of skulls, or tzompantli, in the Comalapa Cave.

Selena Gomez prioritizing mental health is a must! The singer, actress, and businesswoman also dedicate her platform and use her voice to advise her fans to focus on their well-being. To create a conversation surrounding Mental Health Awareness Month, which kicks off on May 1, the 29-year-old star shared her steps to have a clear mindset and live an anxiety-free life.“For me, things like music, writing, and being with friends and family make me happy,” she told E! News, “so I surround myself with people and things that bring positivity and happiness to my life.”According to Selena, although she might face triggers learning how to get ahead of them helps her cope.

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Following the reappearance of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's (DRC's) Equateur Province, the country today launched an rVSV-EBOV vaccine campaign, tapping an initial shipment of 200 doses, the World Health Organization (WHO) African regional office said today.The campaign will use a "ring vaccination" strategy, targeting contact

Israelis aged 60 and older given a fourth dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine amid the Omicron surge had a 64% lower risk of hospitalization and 78% lower risk of death than those who received three doses, suggests an observational study published yesterday in Nature Medicine.Clalit Health Services researchers compared the outcomes of 328,597 pati

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard trial: What has happened so far?Johnny Depp feared ‘bloodbath’ during Amber Heard argument, court hears in audioPrincess Bride actor Cary Elwes ‘airlifted to hospital after rattlesnake bite’Woolfolk rejoined Earth, Wind & Fire as a saxophone in 1987, playing with them for six more years before leaving.In the year 2000, Woolfolk was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as part of the iconic group, whose biggest hits include Shining Star.Got a story?If you’ve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us our Submit Stuff page – we’d love to hear from you.

Coronation Street.Viewers have recently watched him become embroiled in a tricky romance with Eileen Grimshaw.The 54-year-old actor has appeared in a slew of impressive roles before he stepped onto the Cobbles.Fans of the ITV soap may recognise him from his secret Corrie role dating back 30 years while others may know is his voice from a major Harry Potter role.From a little-known appearance in a rival soap to several major appearances in Hollywood blockbusters, Daily Star has taken a look into Tony's life away from the cameras.The star snagged a major role when he appeared in Harry Potter’s fifth blockbuster instalment, The Order of the Phoenix.Tony played Hagrid’s giant half-brother that he brings back from his travels.But the star has since revealed that playing Grawp was one of the toughest roles of his career.While voicing the half-human, half-monster character, Tony said he needed a golf buggy to be transported across the set because his costume was too heavy.Tony recalled to Female First: "I played Grawp in Harry Potter: The Order Of The Phoenix, and it was one of the hardest jobs I've ever done playing half-human, half-monster!"I was weighed down with these huge monster feet that were so heavy, that I could never get into the canteen and back in time.

The 2022 Broad Street Run is scheduled for May 1.  (Philadelphia Parks & Recreation)PHILADELPHIA - Runners are set to gather at Broad Street and West Fisher Avenue for the 42nd annual Blue Cross Broad Street Run on May 1 at 8:00 a.m. "I'm thrilled to welcome back runners to the Blue Cross Broad Street Run on its traditional May date," Mayor Jim Kenney said. "Thank you to everyone who got vaccinated so we can have a safe race." Although the date of the race is back to its original time, there are still several changes runners and spectators should be aware of. Here is what you need to know as the city prepares for the 10-mile event. According to the City of Philadelphia, thousands of runners have registered for the event, but only runners who submitted proof of vaccination can run in person.

Punjab can learn from Delhi where a lot of work was done in these fields, according to PTI report.

PHILADELPHIA - Pascal Siakam scored 23 points, Precious Achiuwa had 17 and the Toronto Raptors forced a return home for Game 6 in their Eastern Conference first-round series against Philadelphia, beating the 76ers 103-88 on Monday night.Yo, Canada! Once holding a 3-0 series lead, the 76ers are headed back north.The Raptors have won two straight in the series and jumped all over injured Sixers center Joel Embiid and ineffective James Harden to make Thursday night's game a necessity.Embiid had 20 points and 11 rebounds playing with a thumb injury. Harden scored 15 points on 4-of-11 shooting.Sixers coach Doc Rivers is dragging the weight of ignominious NBA history with him through customs.

A modeling study estimates that COVID-19 vaccination prevented more than 1.5 million infections, 72,000 hospitalizations, and 19,000 deaths in the first 10 months of vaccination in California, according to a study published late last week in JAMA Network Open.University of California researchers created a statistical model usin

Naga Munchetty, 47, has excited her fans as she took to running again after previously injuring herself exercising last year.The BBC Breakfast star shared her accomplishment on Instagram, warning her followers that "injuries do take time to recover from".Naga took to Instagram to share a sweaty selfie earlier today as she returned from her 5km run.She captioned the post in view of her 52,600 followers: "It's been a while since I've been able to run 5k non-stop. Injuries take time to recover from."Patience isn't a virtue of mine.

As part of the latest phase of the NHS’ vaccination drive, all five to 11 year olds in England are being invited to book their Covid jabs.The development - already rolled out in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland - means that almost five million children can now be protected from potential infections. “Thankfully most children do not get seriously unwell from Covid-19 but some children do get hospitalised,” says GP Dr Rachel Ward, who insists it’s important to remember that some children can become seriously unwell from Covid, even though most only show mild symptoms. “We also know that children can get long Covid - and there is strong evidence that vaccination reduces your risk of developing this potentially debilitating condition.” Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.

TEMPE, Ariz. - It’s a way to take glamping to a whole new level. Clear Sky Resorts, based in Tempe, Arizona, will launch its second season on May 26, which provides a unique vacation experience near the Grand Canyon by bringing the outdoors inside. "At one of America’s most unique and spectacular places to vacation, our guests stay in spacious Luxury Sky Domes with expansive windows and skylights that provide epic stargazing and sunrise watching from the comfort of their luxurious bed," Clear Sky Resorts founder, Hal Feinberg, said in a press release.Clear Sky Resorts near Grand Canyon. (Credit: Clear Sky Resorts/Send2Press @ Newswire) One of Clear Sky Resorts’ most popular 2-person floor plans, Stairway to the Stars, features a spiral staircase leading up to a bed suspended from the ceiling’s skylight.

Old Navy is committing to pausing price hikes on select kids' clothing through the end of September to help families with their back-to-school shopping amid record-high inflation. The retailer announced a new "Price ON-Lock" initiative, which will lock prices on all boys' and girls' apparel items labeled "Everyday Magic" in its stores and on OldNavy.com.  An Old Navy clothing store is seen at Monroe Marketplace in Pennsylvania.

The home is listed on Zillow for $420,000 and has four bedrooms and three bathrooms. (Credit: FOX News) One Wisconsin couple went beyond the cliche "Live, Laugh, Love" sign and hung a "Welcome to Poundtown" sign directly above their bed.When Lauren Hegenbarth listed her family’s rural Wisconsin home for sale online, she never imagined that her master bedroom would land on one of her favorite social media accounts.

earthday.org. "This is the moment to change it all — the business climate, the political climate, and how we take action on climate," the website stated. "Now is the time for the unstoppable courage to preserve and protect our health, our families, our livelihoods."Advocates are pushing citizens, governments and businesses to do what they can to combat the climate crisis to "build a healthy planet for our children and their children."The first Earth Day was held in April 1970, before the Environmental Protection Agency, Clean Air Act or Clean Water Act even existed.

RELATED: NASA's Perseverance rover beams back first images, audio recordings from MarsPerseverance filmed the video on its 397th day of the Mars mission, which hopes to find signs of ancient life. Scientists believe that if life ever flourished on Mars, it would have happened 3 billion to 4 billion years ago, when water still flowed on the planet.The rover’s arm drills down and collects rock samples containing possible signs of bygone microscopic life.

A 31-year-old woman from Spain contracted COVID-19 twice within 3 weeks, despite being fully vaccinated and recently receiving a booster shot, according to a case report that will be presented at the upcoming European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases (ECCMID) meeting. The case provides evidence that the Omicron strain is able to evade previous immunity.The woman, a healthcare worker, first tested positive in December o

Image of "The One Line" Nike sneakers. (Photo courtesy of Heritage Auctions) WASHINGTON - Sneakerheads looking for a new pair of kicks to add to their collection will have a chance to bid on a rare pair of Nike sneakers produced in 1981.Nike co-founder Phil Knight created the classic blue-and-white sneaker to gain the upper hand in a feud with the U.S.

A randomized controlled trial found that suppressing androgen hormones in male COVID-19 patients hospitalized with the virus did not improve outcomes. The study was published yesterday in JAMA Network Open.The data come from the Hormonal Intervention for the Treatmen