News Scan for Jun 17, 2022

New Delhi: India logged 15,940 new covid-19 cases and 20 deaths in the last 24 hours, as per the union health ministry data on Saturday. The tally of fresh cases is lower than the previous count of 17,336. India's total active caseload has now climbed to 91,779, the data said.

Police are investigating a shooting on 5th and Diamond in North Philadelphia. NORTH PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police are investigating a shooting of a 17-year-old and how he may have been connected to an attempted stolen vehicle.According to Captain John Walker, a 19-year-old man stopped at a convenience store Wednesday evening, around 8:20, on 5th and Diamond in North Philadelphia.The man got out and went inside the store, leaving the car he was driving, a Nissan Pathfinder, running outside the store.Two people inside a Chevrolet Impala circled the block, seeing the car outside the store running, according to Walker.

Gogglebox star Tom Malone Jr has told fans he has been diagnosed with autism after "always feeling a bit different".The 28-year-old, who quit the Channel 4 show last year, explained on Instagram that the diagnosis "made sense" – but was also something he was having to learn about.He said: "I don't normally do very personal posts like this, but I thought this one was important.READ MORE: Celebrity Gogglebox star Stacey Solomon cringes over 'wet and gross' Love Island kiss"I've always felt a bit different, a bit socially awkward and like I just don't process things in the same way as everybody else."Finally I have an explanation."He went on: "I've recently been diagnosed as autistic."Something that both makes sense to me whilst at the same time is something completely new to learn about and understand more about why I am the way I am."Now begins the journey."He finished: "This one goes out to all the kids that have ever felt misunderstood due to being a little different."Fans were quick to show their support after his honest post, with one sharing a list of famous people who also have autism, including globally successful singer Susan Boyle.His stunning girlfriend Bryony commented: "Proud of you for this and I'm with you all the way."One follower said: "So good for sharing your story will help support others."Another commented: "Hopefully this diagnosis will help you to understand yourself more. I have three autistic boys and I've seen the beauty and brilliance of autism.

DETROIT (FOX 2) - The 3-year-old boy who was found dead in a freezer in Detroit early Friday morning was blind, neighbors say, and the boy's family said Child Protective Services had been called 13 times this year.The young boy, who police have not identified but neighbors and family members confirm to FOX 2 is named Chase, was found dead in a freezer inside the family's home.Detroit Police Chief James White said the young boy had been decomposing when he was found and credited the first officers to respond for following their instinct.According to neighbors, Chase was blind and had some other disabilities, but those were not listed.Chase, 3, has been identified by family members and neighbors as the little boy found dead and decomposing inside of a family's freezer on Friday. "She (the mother) couldn't deal with it, and we all said give him to us if you can't deal with it," a relative said.Family members also told FOX 2's Jessica Dupnack that CPS had been called at least 13 times this year but each time, they were unable to make headway and were not allowed inside the home."He was the sweetest one.

Four men, each convicted of at least two counts of first-degree murder, have won the right to be able to apply for parole earlier than their initial sentences called for.

This is how health insurance mechanism works in India: Choosing a plan- An individual can choose a health insurance plan according to his/her needs based on facilities provided, expenses covered, etc. from an insurance company of one’s choice. In case of pre-existing ailments, different companies have different policies for cover.

A mummified baby woolly mammoth has been found in the Klondike gold fields, the Yukon government announced Friday.

Several states across the U.S. moved quickly to ban abortion Friday in the hours after the Supreme Court voted to overturn the legal right to access established by Roe v. Wade.

active cases have increased to 91,779 which is 0.21% of the total cases. In the past 24 hours, 3,495 active cases were reported in the country. The active cases have increased from 88,284 to 91,779 in past day.

EAST GERMANTOWN - A different kind of police activity in North Philadelphia Friday, as officers in one district are launching a new effort to keep the community, especially kids, safe and have a little fun, at the same time."I love jumping double-dutch," Nyliah Luke said.The 13-year-old is spending her Friday evening doing something she loves. "My mom taught me when I was around seven or eight."She literally got it from her mama Nataye Dixon, who is a stand-out at the jump rope competition at the Belfield Rec Center.It’s an event that gives young people something to do, now that school is out."We love it. It’s great fun.

CDC recommendation that Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine be used as an option for children and adolescents ages 6 through 17 years.The COVID-19 vaccine manufactured by Pfizer-BioNTech is already available for people in this age group.“Vaccine eligibility is now simple and easy to understand. Everyone 6-months and older is now eligible for these life-saving vaccines,” said Health Director Dr.

SAN JOSE, Calif. - New details were released Friday on a police shooting in San Jose that involved a suspect connected to two homicides.At a news conference, San Jose Police Chief Anthony Mata said two of his tactical officers had no choice but to fire when the suspect came rushing out of a shed and pointed a weapon at them.The chief also filled in some details about the crime spree that spanned from San Jose to Modesto.Video provided by the police department shows the suspect, identified as San Jose resident Raymond Calderon, running out of a shed he was hiding in carrying what turned out to be a stolen gun.It was shortly after the video was taken that Calderon pointed his weapon at tactical officers, who had been involved in standoff with him overnight, authorities said."At approximately 7:22 am (Wednesday) the suspect ran out of the shed and raced toward the perimeter officers," Mata said.The chief said that is when officers first saw the handgun."Calderon ran at the officers surrounding the house and raised and pointed the gun at special operations officers.

We are reporting 8,638 community cases for the past two days, 316 current hospitalisations, and 24 deaths for the two days.

FILE - Lizzo performs live from Miami Beach at the Platinum Studio for American Express UNSTAGED Final 2021 Performance at Miami Beach EDITION on December 04, 2021, in Miami Beach, Fla. (Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for American Express)Following the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v.

WILMINGTON, Del. - Wilmington police are investigating a shooting that critically injured an 18-year-old and a 12-year-old.According to officials, police were called to 24th and Tatnall Streets Friday, around 3:45 in the afternoon, on the report of a shooting.Officers found an 18-year-old male and a 12-year-old male at a local hospital, listed in critical condition.Responding officers found another 18-year-old male with non-life threatening gunshot wounds, at the scene. He was taken to the hospital and listed in stable condition.Police are investigating a possible motive into the gunfire.

Madison Novo was crowned Miss Hooters International 2022 at a pageant held in Lake Tahoe on Thursday night. The annual beauty contest, which is currently in its 25th year, sees stunning Hooters servers compete for the coveted title and a cash prize. Novo, 19, beat out 50 other employees of the racy restaurant franchise to collect a cool $30,000.

PHILADELPHIA - A Philadelphia woman is facing charges in a deadly hit-and-run crash that killed a 21-year-old woman, authorities say. Quadera Parrish, 25, turned herself into police on Friday with her attorney and was charged with several crimes including homicide by vehicle. It's alleged that Parrish was behind the wheel of a gray Tesla that struck and killed 21-year-old Dia Lee on Germantown Avenue last Monday. Police shared photos of the wanted vehicle hours after the fatal crash and urged anyone with information to reach out to the Philadelphia Police Department.Dia Lee, 21, was crossing Germantown Avenue on Culter Street around 7 p.m. when police say a speeding Tesla struck her and kept driving.

PORTLAND, Maine - Sen. Susan Collins was blasted Friday for the overturning of Roe v. Wade, as opponents targeted her votes to confirm two justices to the Supreme Court who were in the majority opinion allowing states to ban abortion.Critics of the Maine senator haven’t forgotten the key role she played in confirming Justices Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh, and she was ripped anew on social media.Some opponents took to name-calling and attacked Collins for being naive or complicit.

Credit: Theresa Birgin Lucas AKELEY, Minn. - A Minnesota woman recently captured an incredible cloud formation that appeared to look like an ocean in the sky in a now viral photo.Theresa Birgin Lucus of Bemidji was driving home on Highway 64 after a long week in Rochester when storm clouds began rolling in. In a Facebook post, Theresa explained that her daughter was at home and worried about her mother."She was freaking out and wanted to know how much longer it was before I got home, so I seriously snapped that photo and said ‘I’m close to Akeley,’" she wrote. According to KVRR, Theresa didn't even look at the photo until she got home and her daughter told her how cool it was! Credit: Theresa Birgin Lucas "It seriously looks like the sky is going to unzip," Lucas told the news outlet.RELATED: Florida woman spots 'fire rainbow' in skyShe posted it to social media where it immediately went viral.

U.S. FDA green lights COVID-19 vaccines for kids under five Health Canada is currently reviewing Moderna’s pediatric vaccine for kids aged six months to five years, but has yet to receive a submission from Pfizer for the under-five age group.Cloutier said his kids are heading to daycare and preeschool in the fall and he’s looking for additional protection for them.“We trust the data and review of the agencies in the (United) States,” he said.

PHILADELPHIA - Local protests gathered Friday to rebuke the United States' Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, giving states the power to ban or otherwise limit abortion.Pro-choice protesters in Bucks County, Pennsylvania flooded the area outside Republican state representative Brian Fitzpatrick hours after the landmark ruling.

AUDUBON, N.J. - People may have seen folks with metal detectors on the beach at the shore. One man participating in this hobby is kind of a hero after he found a class ring in the ocean and he reunited the ring with the family it belongs to.Bill Busarello found and returned four wedding rings with his treasure hunting hobby last year."I was fishing and never caught a fish," Busarello said.

PHILADELPHIA - An investigation is underway after a man died after being shot in South Philadelphia, according to police. Captain John Walker with the Philadelphia Police Department says the shooting took place on Tuesday night around 11:45 p.m. He says officers with the 3rd District responded to a shooting on 4th and Oregon in the South Philadelphia area. According to authorities, officers found a man with a gunshot wound in his neck in a rented SUV. Medics arrived on scene and rushed the man to Jefferson Hospital where he was first placed in critical condition but later died, officials say. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESInvestigators say they learned the SUV was driving on Ritner Street when at least 12 shots were fired at the passenger side of the vehicle. According to police, investigators are still working to learn if the victim was a driver or passenger. Authorities say there are currently no witnesses but they are urging anyone with information to contact police. 

The United Kingdom today expanded monkeypox vaccination to include men who have sex with men who are in high-risk groups, instead of just those who are known contacts and those at occupational risk.In an update, the UK's Health Security Agency (HS

The Damned have been forced to cancel their Glastonbury 2022 set this weekend after a number of positive COVID-19 tests were recorded in the band’s camp.The band had been due to headline the festival’s Avalon Stage on Friday (June 24) following sets from Sugababes and Nick Mulvey.The Damned previously told their fans on Saturday (June 18) that a member of the band had tested positive, forcing the cancellation of their planned gigs on Saturday and yesterday (June 20).The latest update from the band has been issued this afternoon (June 21). “Further to our previous updates, there have been more positive COVID tests in the Damned camp and consequently we’re having to withdraw from all remaining June appearances, including Bath, Glastonbury and the Die Artze show in Germany,” they wrote on Twitter.Apologies to all the fans who were looking forward to seeing The Damned, we were looking forward to seeing you all too ! Until the next time..— The Damned (@thedamned) June 21, 2022“Apologies to all the fans who were looking forward to seeing The Damned, we were looking forward to seeing you all too! Until the next time..”The Field of Avalon team have subsequently confirmed that Reef will now headline the Avalon Stage in place of The Damned.“With massive regret, The Damned have been forced to withdraw from Glastonbury due to COVID,” organisers said in a statement.

WILTSHIRE, England - Thousands of pagans and revelers flocked to Stonehenge on Tuesday to welcome the summer solstice of 2022, the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and the first day of summer.About 6,000 people gathered at the ancient monument, located in Wiltshire in southern England, to witness the sunrise at 4:49 a.m. local time, according to Wiltshire Police.

weather over the last couple of months has been challenging, at best. First there was the late-season blizzards, then flooding rains in Manitoba and Saskatchewan.Then, the damaging thunderstorm complex known as a derecho that caused hundreds of millions in damage across southern Ontario and Quebec.In B.C., it seemed they couldn’t catch a break from the cool and wet pattern of spring, and more recently it’s been Alberta’s turn with the flooding rains.

Rates of Kawasaki disease, a rare acquired cardiac condition in kids, fell nationally during peak COVID-19 transmission when control measures were in place, potentially providing a clue that multiple triggers and upper airway inhalation might be involved.Researchers based at the University of California San Diego (UCSD) p

Parents encouraged to explore vaccination opportunitiesHONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) is excited to announce long awaited COVID-19 vaccines for keiki under the age of five will soon be available.DOH is authorizing enrolled COVID-19 vaccination providers to administer the vaccines as soon as they become available.DOH is expecting delivery of 27,500 doses of the new keiki vaccines in the coming week. The vaccines will be distributed to hospitals, pediatricians’ offices, and clinics. Pharmacies and community health centers will receive additional vaccine shipments directly from the manufacturers.

2022 midterm elections continue on Tuesday in several states, as well as Washington, D.C. Notable races include runoffs for a senate seat in Alabama and a secretary of state nomination in Georgia.Mayor Muriel Bowser in the nation’s capital is facing voters amid crime rates and homelessness concerns, while primaries in Virginia will set up competitive congressional contests for the fall.Arkansas is also holding primary runoffs for several state legislative races.What to watch in Tuesday’s primaries:Alabama’s Republican primary for U.S. Senate is going to a runoff between Katie Britt and U.S.

Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says Canada will ban companies from importing or making plastic bags and Styrofoam takeout containers by the end of this year, their sale by the end of next year and their export by the end of 2025.

may already feel like summer, the official start of the season begins on Tuesday in the Northern Hemisphere — an event known as the summer solstice. During the June solstice, the sun travels along its northernmost path in the sky for the northern half of the globe, which results in the longest day and shortest night of the calendar year. Here is everything to know about the summer solstice 2022, including at what time it occurs:The June solstice marks the official beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. As the Farmer’s Almanac explains, it occurs when Earth arrives at the point in its orbit where the North Pole is at its maximum tilt — about 23.5 degrees — toward the sun.This results in the longest "day," meaning the longest period of sunlight hours.The word "solstice" comes from the Latin word "solstitium" — and from "sol" (Sun) and "stitium" (still or stopped), according to the periodical.

WASHINGTON (AP) - Members of the House committee investigating the Capitol riot said Sunday they may subpoena former Vice President Mike Pence and are waiting to hear from Virginia "Ginni" Thomas, the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, about her role in the illegal plot to overturn the 2020 election.Lawmakers indicated they will release more evidence about Donald Trump's alleged effort to defraud supporters by fundraising off false claims of a stolen presidential election. They also pledged to provide pertinent material to the Justice Department by the end of the month for its criminal investigation.

ALSO READ: ESIC relaxes norms for availing health services in private hospitals in emergency cases "It has been decided that the ESI Scheme will be implemented in the entire country by the end of 2022", it added. Adding more, the statement said that that those which are partially covered and not covered under the scheme will be fully brought under the ambit of the ESI Scheme by the end of 2022.

President Joe Biden fell when he tried to get off his bike at the end of a ride Saturday at Cape Henlopen State Park near his beach home in Delaware, but said he wasn’t hurt.

Sinead O’Connor has cancelled all her upcoming gigs in 2022 for “her own heath and well being” following the death of her son Shane earlier this year.Shane, who was 17, passed away earlier this year (January 7) after going missing from Newbridge, County Kildare. In a statement, O’Connor’s team said she will not be performing live in 2022 “due to continuing grief over the tragic loss of her beloved son Shane.”The statement continued: “This has not been an easy decision for Sinead but a decision she has had to make for her own health and well being at this time.

our beloved dads and other patriarchal figures through their powerful advice, sayings, tips and one-liners.Many of their words, no matter how long ago they spoke them, still ring true — which is why people tend to share these words and phrases until the end of time.Read on for an array of smart insights and welcome wisdom from dads and father figures, collected here with input from many people.And feel free to post your own favorite quotes and tips in the comments section below! THE BEST ONE-LINERS AND LIFE ADVICE I'VE EVER GOTTEN FROM MOMFILE - Joseph Sells celebrates Fathers Day with his one-year-old daughter Journee on Sunday, June 20, 2021 in Santa Monica, Calif. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)"Make sure you have a 401K.""I got your back.""Always work in the city. The city is where the money is.""If someone doesn't want to be with you, that's on them.

FILE - Actor Bob Saget leaves the "AOL Build" taping at the AOL Studios on September 18, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Ray Tamarra/GC Images) ORLANDO, Fla. - Two Florida sheriff's deputies have been disciplined after an investigation found they shared news of actor and comedian Bob Saget's death with family or friends before law enforcement had notified Saget's family, according to an investigative report.Saget, 65, died on Jan.

Jennifer Lawrence is focused on her health these days after welcoming her first child with husband Cooke Maroney.The 31-year-old Oscar winner was spotted in the Century City neighborhood of Los Angeles picking up a green juice before heading into a workout on Thursday.Lawrence has been stepping out quite a bit recently while she has been on the west coast with her husband and new son. Mom's day off: Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence was spotted in the Century City neighborhood of Los Angeles picking up a green juice before heading into a workout on ThursdayThe Hunger Games star was makeup free and dressed for a workout this week, donning a pair of black spandex leggings, a vintage inspired pale yellow T-shirt and a pair of black slides.She picked up a vitamin packed green juice before going to a small studio for a Pilates class.

FILE - An Uber sticker is seen on a car windshield on the street in downtown Miami on January 9, 2020. (Photo by EVA MARIE UZCATEGUI/AFP via Getty Images) Uber is preparing for a busy summer travel season by expanding its ride reservation feature to a total of 55 airports worldwide, including 39 airports in the United States.Uber Reserve allows users to book rides up to 30 days in advance and will automatically adjust reservation times based on flight information to ensure drivers are waiting at the airport when a flight lands. Drivers will wait up to 60 minutes at no additional charge.DOMESTIC FLIGHT PRICES INCREASED 47% SINCE JANUARYThe feature is currently available for Black and Black SUV vehicles at airports in Atlanta; Charleston, South Carolina; Charlotte, North Carolina; Chicago (O'Hare and Midway); Dallas (DFW and Love); Denver; Fort Myers, Florida; Houston (IAH and Hobby); Miami (MIA, Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach); Nashville, Tennessee; New Orleans; New York (JFK and LaGuardia); Orlando, Florida; Philadelphia; Phoenix; Seattle; and Washington D.C.

Levels of COVID-19 vaccination in 31 African countries in the first 5 months of 2022 show a significant rise in COVID-19 immunization among high-risk groups, officials from the World Health Organization (WHO) African regional office said today at a briefing.Nearly 50% of healthcare workers and people over

Nick Jonas is getting candid about his parenting journey alongside wife Priyanka Chopra.

The Uber Technologies Inc. logo is seen on the windshield of a vehicle in New York, U.S., on Thursday, Aug.

WASHINGTON - A federal judge on Wednesday convicted a Confederate flag-toting man and his son of charges that they stormed the U.S. Capitol together during the riot on Jan.

BBC Breakfast star Naga Munchetty rushed to support one of her colleagues as she shared a health update.News reporter Sally Bundock has appeared on BBC Breakfast before, along with her regular presenting stint on BBC One programme The Briefing.But the star has been forced to take a period off work to recover from a gruelling knee operation, which has a recovery period of around six weeks.The operation was set to repair her ACL, MCL and meniscus, with Sally in a knee brace to help support the healing joint.Taking to Twitter, Sally shared a snap of her injured leg with the caption: "Recovery: week 6 almost done."I'm seeing the consultant tomorrow and hoping I can downgrade from this strict knee brace and return to work on Monday #fingerscrossed."The hefty brace featured black padding and metal ribs to keep the joint in place, while Sally has also been using a pair of crutches to get around.Naga rushed to comment on her pal's post in support, writing: "OOH - Fingers crossed Sal xx."Her BBC replacement Victoria Fritz added: "You have been missed Sally! Xx."To which Sally replied: "Thank you and thank you for doing such a marvellous job #liveatfive. So many early mornings."And, true to her word, Sally did return to work on Wednesday (June 15), albeit sitting down to ease the pressure on her knee.The star tweeted from BBC studios: "It’s lovely to be back and it’s busy as usual!! A lot to catch up on."Sally went on to quip that she's struggling to get into her work outfits at the moment, tweeting: "This popped up in my memories from 1 [year] ago.

Naga Munchetty, 47, has taken to social media to react to her BBC colleague Sally Bundock's latest health update.Sally has been absent from BBC News for some time after a knee operation, with her spending the last six weeks recovering.Sally has been posting weekly updates to Twitter sharing the progress as she recovers from her knee operation to repair her ACL, MCL and meniscus.She took to Twitter in view of her 40,600 followers to post a picture of her leg along with a heartfelt update confirming her proposed return to work date.The BBC presenter penned: "Recovery: week 6 almost done."I'm seeing the consultant tomorrow and hoping I can downgrade from this strict knee brace and return to work on Monday #fingerscrossed."Many social media users took to the posts comments, including Naga who celebrated the good news with the presenter.Naga wrote: "OOH - Fingers crossed Sal xx."Sally's replacement, Victoria Fritz, also commented: "You have been missed Sally! Xx."To which Sally replied: "Thank you and thank you for doing such a marvelous job #liveatfive.So many early mornings."Naga's heartfelt comments come after the presenter took to her BBC Radio 5 Live yesterday to plead with listeners.The BBC Breakfast presenter was discussing the theme of lending and borrowing on the show, and decided to share one of her own anecdotes.She said: "I have a boxset of the West Wing - which is an amazing series."And I leant out series one, and I’ve never had it back."I have haunted all my friends, asking them - accusing them, basically - of having it."And no one's admitted to it, so I ended up having to buy the series one DVD, which doesn’t match in the box set."She added: "It bothers me no end, because I like things very neat and tidy."So,

NEW CASTLE, Del. - Authorities in Delaware say scammers stole thousands of dollars from elderly people by posing as family members in dire need of money. The New Castle Division of Police responded Monday to the homes of at least four different victims between the ages of 83 and 90-years-old. Each victim told police a similar story about being contacted by a person who claimed to be a family member in serious legal trouble and in need of bail money.At least three victims handed over between $9K and $15K to people who came to the victim's homes to collect the money. In one instance, police said an 83-year-old asked to see a suspect's ID when he came to pick up the money.

A study today in JAMA Network Open comparing COVID-19 versus flu in kids 5 years old and younger finds that the novel coronavirus led to twice the rate of admissions to pediatric intensive care units (PICUs) and rates of intubation one-third higher during the first 15 months of the pandemic.The study included 1,561 US children with influenza from April