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ALTOONA, Pa. - Truck drivers will feel the love every time they find themselves at a Sheetz throughout the month of September.Next week is Truck Driver Appreciation Week, and the gas station is showing their support by reducing diesel gas prices from September 5- 30.Truck drivers will pay $4.49 a gallon at Sheetz stations as Pennsylvania's average diesel price reaches $5.28 this week.MORE HEADLINES:"Truck drivers are the backbone of this country," said Travis Sheetz, President & CEO of Sheetz.In addition to deals on gas, Sheetz is also offering truck drivers a free meal and drink from September 11-30.

Last month, Bharat Biotech had said that its intra nasal covid-19 vaccine (BBV154) was safe, well-tolerated, and immunogenic in subjects in controlled clinical trials for the vaccine as a primary dose and a heterologous booster dose. NEW DELHI: Bharat Biotech’s intranasal covid vaccine on Tuesday received the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI)approval for restricted emergency use on those above 18 years of age, Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya said. “Big Boost to India’s Fight Against COVID-19! Bharat Biotech’s ChAd36-SARS-CoV-S COVID-19 (Chimpanzee Adenovirus Vectored) recombinant nasal vaccine approved by @CDSCO_INDIA_INF for primary immunization against COVID-19 in 18+ age group for restricted use in emergency situation," Mandaviya said in a post on Twitter.

Bharat Biotech's ChAd36-SARS-CoV-S COVID-19 (Chimpanzee Adenovirus Vectored) recombinant nasal vaccine approved by @CDSCO_INDIA_INF for primary immunization against COVID-19 in 18+ age group for restricted use in emergency situation. Last month after completing the phase-III and booster dose trials for its intranasal Covid-19 vaccine, Bharat Biotech said it had conducted two separate trials for its intranasal Covid vaccine, one as a primary dose schedule and another as a booster dose, for subjects who have been double vaccinated with the two commonly administered Covid vaccines in India.

In the last 24 hours, more than 6,032 people recovered from covid, with total recoveries since the onset of the pandemic in early 2020 at 4,38,86,496. NEW DELHI: Daily fresh covid cases continued to decline in India, with 4,417 new infections reported in the last 24 hours, according to an update by the Union health ministry on Tuesday. India’s active cases now stand at 52,336.

Liza Fletcher kidnapping suspect Cleotha Abston (Memphis PD/TBI/Shelby County Jail) MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A Memphis judge has set the bond for the 38-year-old man who is charged in relation to the abduction of Eliza Fletcher, a mother of two who was pulled into a car during an early morning run.Cleotha Abston had his bond set at $500,000 on Sunday, meaning he'd need to post $50,000 in order to be released from jail. He is being charged with especially aggravated kidnapping and tampering.He was taken into custody by law enforcement officers on Saturday after he was spotted by U.S.

stabbing spree in Saskatchewan that killed 10 people and wounded at least 18 others.RCMP in Regina said on Monday afternoon they found one of the suspects in the mass stabbing spree dead while the other suspect, his brother, remained at large.Police are still trying to determine a motive for Sunday’s attacks, mostly in a sparsely populated Indigenous community, that shocked a country where mass violence is rare.The incidents took place in the James Smith Cree Nation and village of Weldon north of Saskatoon, police said. Saskatchewan stabbings: What we know as RCMP say 1 suspect dead, 2nd at large Damien Sanderson’s body was found Monday morning at a location on the first nation with injuries not believed to be self-inflicted, officials said.His brother, Myles Sanderson, may be injured but is still considered armed and dangerous, and faces multiple charges in connection to the attacks.Hours before the stabbings, Lana Head, a mother of two daughters, posted on Facebook that she had “so many good memories to cherish.”Head’s friends and family were shocked by her death and paid tributes on social media.

Saskatchewan, a parole official ruled that the key suspect did not pose a danger and that releasing him would help him become a “law-abiding citizen.”A Parole Board of Canada decision dated Feb. 1 found that Myles Sanderson would “not present an undue risk,” and freeing him would “contribute to the protection of society” by facilitating his reintegration.Sanderson became the subject of a massive police manhunt after 11 people were killed and 19 injured on the James Smith Cree Nation and in Weldon, Sask.Among the dead was Sanderson’s brother Damien, who was also wanted.

Also Read: What is the Chinese loan app case? Key points about ED raids Lockdowns would be implemented for four days through the end of September 8 in almost all towns in six of Guiyang's 10 districts, according to a local government notification. Authorities declared that all taxi services would be prohibited and that those living in the impacted neighbourhoods would only be allowed to leave their homes for Covid tests.

India on Tuesday recorded a decline in daily Covid-19 cases for the third consecutive day with the country logging 4,417 new infection in 24 hours, according to Union Health Ministry data. Yesterday, the country reported 5,910 cases.  The actives cases in the country has further declined to 52,336. A total number of recoveries in the country stands at 43,886,496.

Covid cases around the world could be due to low testing rates. According to the WHO's data, there were 4.5 million new Covid cases reported last week, a 16% drop from the previous week. Deaths were also down by 13%, with about 13,500 fatalities.

PHILADELPHIA - A piece of skateboarding lore was brought to North Philadelphia after it was stolen from a park in New York City. A group of masked skaters reportedly used a rental truck to haul the 13-foot, 300 pound metal bench from Tompkins Square Park in Manhattan to Cecil B.

GIBBSBORO, N.J. - Leaders of a New Jersey Catholic Church are asking for the return of a rare religious statue they say was stolen from the alter of their chapel last week.Monsignor Louis Marucci, the pastor of St. Andrew the Apostle in Camden County, said the church's Our Lady of Fatima statue was swiped by a man around 4 p.m.

PHILADELPHIA - With Labor Day in the rearview mirror, many local students will head back to classrooms on Tuesday for what they hope will be a more normal school year in the post-pandemic world. Students in Delaware County public schools will mark the first day of the new academic year on a dreary and rainy Tuesday, which will match the mood of some students who are sad to see summer end.Still, this school year should be different for students who have spent the last two years managing COVID-19 precautions like indoor mask mandates and remote learning. "I was going to be a freshman so going in with masks it was just a totally different experience," said Natalie Mancini, and incoming Sophomore. "I’m excited this year because there are no masks."MORE LOCAL HEADLINESIf battling down COVID to a manageable level over the last two years wasn't hard enough, parents worried that rolling supply chain issue could leave students without back to school essentials. Luckily for local parents who spoke to FOX 29, the stores were stocked with everything needed for a fresh school year.

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Covid, even though mild, may affect people for a longer duration up to a year and create increased incidents of heart attacks and strokes." "We know that Covid itself in the acute phases causes incidences of strokes and clots in the lungs. But we are concerned about long-term effects also as patients with mild symptoms can face heart attacks," he added.

Today we are reporting 2,035 community cases, 273 current hospitalisations.

Aerosmith performed at Maine Savings Amphitheatre on Sunday (September 4), marking the band’s first concert since the start of the pandemic, and their first since vocalist Steven Tyler returned from rehab.Aerosmith last performed as part of their Deuces Are Wild Las Vegas residency in February 2020, before their European and UK tour appearances were cancelled amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The band did not return to the road in 2021, but announced that their residency would resume in March of this year.They later cancelled the residency’s first set of prospective dates, citing Tyler’s relapse and commencement of rehab.

MEMPHIS - Authorities say they have found a "deceased party" near where Eliza Fletcher was abducted while jogging in Memphis last week.The Memphis Police Department said officers in the  1600 block of Victor located a "deceased party" just after 5 p.m.The identity of the body and the cause of death has not been confirmed at this point. The investigation is ongoing at this time.Fox News observed between 15 and 20 police cars, including a mobile command center, at East Person Avenue and Victor Street.

Saskatchewan stabbings: What we know as RCMP say 1 suspect dead, 2nd at large “As far as the ongoing investigation goes, we are still operating under the impression that Myles is in the city of Regina,” said Bray.He added that they are uncertain of who Myles may have been in the vehicle with. A sixth emergency alert was sent out around 11:40 a.m. by Saskatchewan RCMP reiterating that the two suspects were still at large, and that the investigation is ongoing.“Hundreds of Saskatchewan RCMP staff are dedicated to this investigation – this includes operators taking 911 calls and tips, to frontline officers patrolling our streets to the on-scene specialized forensic and Major Crime Unit teams who continue to follow up on all information and evidence gathered.”Officers are asking for people to remain vigilant, and a news release said that if there’s a risk to the public, alerts will go out.“If new evidence identifies public safety risks, we will let the public know through Saskatchewan’s Emergency Public Alerting program and alerts will be broadcast on TV and radio, and through cell phones.

Images: RCMP Saskatchewan via Storyful WELDON, Saskatchewan (AP) - One of the suspects in the stabbing deaths of 10 people in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan has been found dead, and his injuries are not self inflicted, police said Monday as they continued the search for a second suspect.Regina Police Chief Evan Bray said Damien Sanderson, 31, has been found dead and that they believe his brother, Myles Sanderson, 30, is injured and on the run. While Damien’s body was found near the stabbing sites they believe Myles is in Regina, the capital of Saskatchewan."His body was located outdoors in a heavily grassed area in proximity to a house that was being examined.

OCEAN CITY, N.J. - Among the many small businesses hammered during the COVID-19 pandemic, beach shops that thrive on a short window of opportunity to turn a profit are finally bouncing back. As thousands flocked to the shore for summer's unofficial last hurrah this Labor Day Weekend, shop owners reported crowds and profits that rivaled pre-pandemic levels. Wendy Barth of Separately Swimwear in Ocean City, New Jersey told FOX 29 that the bare spots on her shop walls are visible examples of a profitable summer. "It’s great to see everybody back out shopping and being here and feeling comfortable and yeah enjoying life again," one shopper told FOX 29's Ellen Kolodziej. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESAt the nearby Shirt Shack, workers believe summer 2022 was one of their "best summers ever." "It was a little slow in the beginning because of the weather, but then it picked up great, and we had a great June, great July, it was really awesome," Iuliia Lobunets said. It's not only the financial benefit of larger crowds at the shore that had small business owners and workers excited this summer, but the return to normal everyone was waiting for."It was fantastic to see all the towns come back together, come back to life, so it’s great to see Ocean City such alive again," Courtney Wolf said.Jeffrey and Jacque Trucksess, who own a small business in Pennsylvania, know first hand what the shore town shops have been through and they're happy to see them weather the storm."I think the people are willing to go out and spend, we’re in a recession, we can’t really do anything about it, and we can either just be afraid or we can just enjoy," Jacque Trucksess said. 

OCEAN CITY, N.J. - What better way to wrap up the last long weekend of summer than racing to the finish line on a beach in New Jersey?Good weather held up long enough on Monday for beach goers and runners in Ocean City. The sun shined down on them as they crossed a finish line in an annual Labor Day race.Aquatic and Fitness Center supervisor Lisa Rumer, who helped organize the race, said she expected it to be a perfect running day.It's kind of that bittersweet feel to the end of Labor Day," Rumer said.

Kolan children's sandals (Credit: Consumer Product Safety Commission) FOSTER CITY, Calif. - Kolan has recalled its Otter MOMO children’s sandals over concerns that the product contains lead levels exceeding federal standards. "The inner layer of the recalled sandals contains levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban," the company said on the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s website. "Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues."The recall affects about 100 units that were exclusively sold on Amazon.com from March 2022 through April 2022 for between $22 and $26.RELATED: Credit Karma ordered to pay $3M for ‘tricking’ consumers with pre-approved offersAccording to the recall alert, the sandals were sold in brown with Velcro closure (model D741) and gold with buckle closure (model D723) and in children’s sizes 6 to 12.

In this photo illustration, a woman's silhouette holds a smartphone with the Credit Karma logo displayed on the screen. (Photo Illustration by Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) The Federal Trade Commission has taken action against credit services company Credit Karma for misrepresenting pre-approval statuses to consumers.The FTC alleges that the company used claims that consumers were "pre-approved" and had "90% odds" to entice them to apply for credit offers that, in many instances, they ultimately did not qualify for, wasting their time and hurting their credit scores in the process.Credit Karma has been ordered to stop making these types of deceptive claims and pay $3 million to the FTC, which will be sent back to consumers who went through further application processes.The FTC alleges the deceptive advertising was shown to Credit Karma consumers from February 2018 through April 2021.

UKRAINE - 2021/06/29: In this photo illustration, Cloudflare logo of an US internet company is seen on a smartphone screen. (Photo Illustration by Pavlo Gonchar/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Citing an "immediate threat to human life," Cloudflare has dropped the notorious stalking and harassment site Kiwi Farms from its internet security services following an online campaign started by transgender Twitch streamer Clara Sorrenti to pressure it to do so."This is an extraordinary decision for us to make and given Cloudflare’s role as an Internet infrastructure provider, a dangerous one that we are not comfortable with," CEO Matthew Prince wrote in a blog post Saturday in an about-face after earlier insisting that the company would not block the site.

The Exeter Police Department shared photos of a woman who they say picked up money that belonged to a man who was fatally struck by a car.

NOIDA, INDIA - OCTOBER 7: A huge Ferris wheel during the Dussehra fair at Ramlila Ground, on October 7, 2019 in Noida, India. (Photo by Virendra Singh Gosain/Hindustan Times via Getty Images) Multiple people, including at least five children, were injured after a high-rise swing at a fair in northern India malfunctioned and plummeted to the ground below. The horrific moment, caught on camera, occurred Sunday around 9:15 p.m.

WHIDBEY ISLAND, Wash. - One person has died, and nine others are missing after a float plane crashed west of Whidbey Island on Sunday afternoon.The plane went down shortly after 3 p.m. near Mutiny Bay.Initial calls to 9-1-1 indicated that the plane crash-landed nose first into the water.

PHILADELPHIA - A violent Labor Day weekend in Philadelphia continued on Monday when police say a young man was shot and killed on a city street in broad daylight. Officers from the Philadelphia Police Department were called to the 5200 block of Rising Sun Avenue for around 12:30 p.m.

SHENZHEN, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 03 2022: A deliveryman rides in an empty street in Huaqiangbei Electronics Market in Shenzhen in south China's Guangdong province Saturday, Sept. 03, 2022.

PHILADELPHIA - The Dallas Cowboys signed free agent left tackle Jason Peters to a one-year contract Monday, adding a longtime NFC East rival to address injury issues on the offensive line.Peters will begin his Dallas tenure on the practice squad and probably won't be ready for the opener Sunday night against Tampa Bay. The Cowboys released defensive end Mika Tafua to make room for Peters.Dallas is likely to be without left tackle Tyron Smith until at least December after the eight-time Pro Bowler tore a hamstring in practice two weeks ago.

PHILADELPHIA - Pulling up to the pump may finally mean less sticker shock for Philadelphia drivers.Average gas prices have dropped below $4 a gallon in the Philadelphia area after some stations charged over $5 this summer.Philadelphia prices fell to $3.99 a gallon on Monday - the first price below $4 since March 3.MORE HEADLINES:Averages are down 13 cents since last week, 45 cents from last month and $1.12 since gas hit a record-high of $5.11 on June 12.Pennsylvania state prices are also less than $4 a gallon this week, matching Philadelphia's average $3.99 per gallon.New Jersey is trending downward with Pennsylvania as prices drop to $3.82 a gallon.

ATLANTA - A Georgia State University student says workers at an Atlanta Popeyes called the police on her after she tried to buy food for a man experiencing homelessness.Video of the whole ordeal has been seen by more than 5 million people on TikTok.GSU senior Jo Ortega told FOX 5's Rob DiRienzo that she was picking up an order for Doordash at the Popeyes near Ponce de Leon Ave when she noticed a man off to the side who looked hungry.When she went to order him a two-piece, employees at the store weren’t happy."No ma’am, you can’t do it," an employee said in the video."Why? He’s asking for food?" Ortega replied."Ma’am, you can’t do it," another employee said. "I could care less about you recording me baby."The takeout window then slammed shut.Ortega’s initial disbelief that employees wouldn’t let her buy food for the man experiencing homelessness turned to anxiety when the police showed up."At that moment I was terrified, I thought I was gonna get arrested," she said.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla - A man was arrested, accused of aggravated stalking of a 6-year-old girl after witnesses say he made several inappropriate comments over the course of eight months. Deputies say close to a dozen people came forward and reported his behavior, which included 11 such incidents dating back to the beginning of this year. MORE NEWS: WATCH: Large rattlesnake found outside Florida homeWitnesses said 55-year-old Mark Greenburg had been harassing neighbors, yelling at them and their kids using a megaphone, driving past houses while recording children on his phone and possibly even following them. Deputies responded to Greenburg's house on Fayson Circle in Deltona after a man said he walked to the end of his driveway and was making several unusual comments to his 6-year-old daughter. Some of the comments he made included, "I'm going to make you famous" and "I'm going to turn you into a woman" or something about a "big girl" and even saying he was going to pick her up and take her to Disney World. Several of the man's neighbors heard him say the comments as well. The father of the child said it was getting progressively worse and more frequent, and getting to the point where his daughter afraid to go outside in the neighborhood. One incident was reported where the child went to visit her grandmother, who also lives in the same neighborhood, where they saw Greenburg parked outside of the home for two days taking pictures.