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GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. - A multi-vehicle crash left four people, including a New Jersey state trooper, injured on a Camden County highway Sunday night.Traffic came to a standstill when the crash unfolded southbound on Rout 42 nearly mile 8 in Gloucester Township around 8:30 p.m.Officials say multiple cars collided, however the number of vehicles involved in the crash has not been released.MORE HEADLINES:A New Jersey state trooper, along with three other people, were injured, according to officials.Three people were transported to a local hospital.

COLOMBO (News 1st); State Minister of Provincial Councils and Local Government, Janaka Wakkumbura said the Attorney General's recommendation on whether the tenure of the local government institutions will be extended, is expected today (20).The tenure of 340 Local Government Institutions lapsed on Sunday (19) night, and the matter of extending the tenure was referred to the Attorney General.The official term of 340 local government institutions ended at midnight on Sunday (19).Accordingly the tenure of 29 municipal councils, 36 urban councils and 275 pradeshiya sabhas ceased from midnight on Sunday (19).The tenure of the members of the 340 Local Government Institutions commenced on the 20th of March 2018, after the Local Government Election held on 10th February that year.The Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabyha held a separate election and as a result, their official term began in October 2018. Although the official term of 340 local government institutions was supposed to end on the 20th of March last year, the Minister in charge used his authority in order to extend the term by a year to end in 2023. Accordingly, the official term of 340 local government institutions ceased on Sunday (19).The State Minister of Provincial Councils and Local Government Janaka Wakkumbura says that thereafter, all administrative activities of these institutions will be handed over to the commissioners or secretaries. This is as per the provisions set out in the  Local Authorities Elections Ordinance.

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

A former Family Feud contestant has been accused of killing his estranged wife, and resurfaced jokes he made on the show about his marriage are raising eyebrows.

The Wildcats advanced in the first round of the NCAA tournament on Saturday night with a big win over Cleveland at home, and they will be back at the pavilion again on Monday night to take on Florida Gulf Coast University. VILLANOVA, Pa. - The Villanova women’s basketball team is still dancing!The Wildcats advanced in the first round of the NCAA tournament on Saturday night with a big win over Cleveland at home, and they will be back at the pavilion again on Monday night to take on Florida Gulf Coast University.On Sunday night, students were buzzing with excitement."I went yesterday, and it was a lot of fun," said Elizabeth Rivetti, a freshman.Rivetti said the energy in the arena was amazing—capitalized by an incredible feat by the team’s star forward, that still had students talking today."It was so exciting and Maddie Siegrist scored her 1,000th point this season, which was so awesome," said Rivetti.MORE HEADLINES "It’s also great to hear that more people are going to the women’s games, because that wasn’t always the case before, but now, they’ve got a crowd going for them, the Villanova community is definitely cheering them on," said sophomore Cassadie Arpa.Loyal fan and Villanova senior, Anthony Bibbo, says he’s single-handedly watched that fanbase grow since his freshman year, but he says Saturday night’s game took the cake."It’s the best energy I’ve seen in my four years here, men’s or women’s basketball," he said.

PORTLAND, Mich. (AP) — - An interstate highway stretch in central Michigan has reopened following a massive pileup involving 150 vehicles in whiteout conditions that left 16 people hospitalized.Interstate 96 in Ionia County reopened about 10 p.m.

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

Delaware State Police are investigating a social media post that could threaten a New Castle middle school on Monday.  NEW CASTLE, Del. - Delaware State Police are investigating a social media post that could threaten a New Castle middle school on Monday. On Sunday, Delaware State Police Troop 2 said they were made aware of a social media post that threatens the safety of Gunning Bedford Middle School. "The DSP takes threats to any school very seriously and has initiated proactive safety measures to ensure the safety of secuiry of all students and staff," the DSP said in a statement. Authorities are encouraging families to keep lines of communication open with their children and share any critical information with school administrators or state police. Troopers have not yet announced if the school will be open on Monday. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective A.

will start cutting people from the government-funded plans when they no longer qualify based on income, a process that has been paused since shortly after the COVID-19 pandemic hit.The timing of these cuts will vary. But all states have insurance markets where people who lose Medicaid can buy new coverage with help from subsidies.

nearly 200 U.S. banks could be vulnerable to the same fate as Silicon Valley Bank (SVB).A recent Social Science Research Network study suggests that 186 American banks could fail if half of their depositors suddenly withdrew their funds.

winter coats. Spring is almost here.For most of the country, those bulky jackets will become obsolete as temperatures warm in the next three months, especially in the South and East, according to NOAA’s 2022-23 spring outlook released Thursday.Here's a look at the April-May-June temperature outlook.

Drive thru COVID-19 testing administered by Total Testing Solutions (TTS) in front of White Memorial Medical Center in Boyle Heights on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021 in Los Angeles, CA.

Adam Sandler attends the 29th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at Fairmont Century Plaza on February 26, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) WASHINGTON (AP) - Actor-comedian Adam Sandler will be honored by comedic and entertainment royalty when he receives the Kennedy Center’s Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on Sunday night.Sandler, 56, first came to national attention as a cast member on "Saturday Night Live." After being fired from the cast following a five-year stint, Sandler launched a wildly successful movie career that has spanned more than 30 films, grossing over $3 billion worldwide."Adam Sandler has entertained audiences for over three decades with his films, music, and his tenure as a fan favorite cast member on ‘SNL,’" Kennedy Center President Deborah Rutter said in a statement when Sandler’s prize was announced in December.

Firefighters had to rescue a man that was found pinned beneath a 2,000-pound safe. (Credit: Glasgow Volunteer Fire Department) GLASGOW, Va. - Firefighters in Virginia had to rescue a man who became trapped underneath a 2,000-pound gun safe. The Glasgow Volunteer Fire Department said crews responded to the incident on March 9.Firefighters said the man became pinned underneath the safe after it had fallen while being unloaded. They said the safe was severely unstable when they arrived.

Ikea logos (Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images) If you’ve shopped at IKEA in recent years, you may be eligible for payment in a class-action lawsuit.According to the settlement’s website, the Swedish furniture retailer has agreed to pay $24.25 million for reportedly printing receipts that included more than the last five digits of customers’ credit or debit card numbers – a violation of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act.Lawyers say the class action suit hasn’t been decided in court yet, but IKEA has agreed to the settlement while still denying liability or wrongdoing.To qualify, you had to use a debit or credit card at any U.S. IKEA store and receive a printed receipt that displayed the first six and last four digits of the card number.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. - An injured deputy refused to give up on his goal to walk his daughter down the aisle of her wedding. Master Deputy Harold ‘Hal’ Davis was injured a year ago after a freak accident left him temporarily paralyzed, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office said.He was hit by a tree limb while doing yard work. His wife, Cynthia, set up a GoFundMe page to help raise money for medial expenses. Davis, 53, suffered spinal damage and became completely paralyzed for two weeks.

MERCER COUNTY, N.J. - An emergency landing at an airport in Mercer County prompted a response from several emergency crews Sunday morning.Fire crews, police and ambulance were on the scene after a plane made appeared to crash at Trenton-Mercer Airport.Officials say the plane's landing gear experienced issues, however further details have not been released. It is unclear if anyone was injured, or how many people were in the plane at the time.MORE HEADLINES:Video obtained by FOX 29 from the scene appears to show the small plane on the runway, resting on its belly.This is a developing story.

MIAMI - Jose Altuve left Venezuela’s 9-7 quarterfinal loss to the United States on Saturday night with a possible broken right thumb after getting hit by a pitch in another injury setback at the World Baseball Classic.The Houston Astros second baseman, an eight-time All-Star and the 2017 American League MVP, fell to the field after he was struck by the 95.9 mph sinker from Colorado reliever Daniel Bard in the fifth inning. He grimaced as he walked off with an athletic trainer, and Altuve was replaced by Luis Rengifo."The Astros will provide an update tomorrow after further evaluation," the club said in a statement.A Houston athletic trainer was concerned Altuve’s thumb was broken but had not received a scan to confirm a break, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press speaking on condition of anonymity because the team had not announced a diagnosis.Altuve’s injury occurred three days after New York Mets All-Star closer Edwin Díaz sustained a season-ending knee injury during the postgame celebration of Puerto Rico’s 5-2 win over the Dominican Republic.MORE ASTROS NEWSAltuve did not answer questions from media after the game, saying only in Spanish: "All is good.""It didn’t look good," said Venezuela manager Omar López, the Astros first base coach.

PHILADELPHIA - The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) says its pausing construction of the King of Prussia rail due to rising costs which have been "exacerbated by inflation and high interest rates."Spokesperson Andrew Busch told FOX 29 that SEPTA will use resources that had been allocated for KOP Rail to bolster essential infrastructure work. The largest factor that's preventing SEPTA from continuing work on the rail extension is the lack of flexibility in SEPTA’s capital budget, according to Busch. "In discussions this week, the Federal Transit Administration raised concerns about whether SEPTA could fund its share of the project, which would include any cost overruns.

MIAMI - Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine narrowly missed a beer can that was thrown at him at the World Baseball Classic game between Mexico and Puerto Rico in Miami, Florida, Friday. The incident was filmed by Aram Leighton.The video showed the rapper facing and yelling at the crowd while waving a Mexican flag. That was when a beer can is seen flying past him. RELATED: EXCLUSIVE: Tekashi 6ix9ine on prison, snitching, new music and moreSeveral people were also seen giving the rapper the middle finger gesture.MIAMI, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 17: Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine performs during the MiamiBash 2021 at FTX Arena on December 17, 2021 in Miami, Florida.

ALLENTOWN, Pa. - An eastern Pennsylvania man accused of having used a homemade high-pressure air gun to kill a neighbor with whom he had had an affair has been convicted of first-degree murder.Jurors in Lehigh County deliberated for less than three hours last week before convicting 41-year-old Josef Raszler in the September 2016 murder of 46-year-old Stephanie Roof in Lower Macungie Township. He faces a mandatory term of life in prison with possibility of parole when he is sentenced May 11.Defense attorney Phil Lauer said he respected the jury’s verdict but vowed an appeal.

Taylor Swift performs onstage for the opening night of "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour" at State Farm Stadium on March 17, 2023 in Swift City, ERAzona (Glendale, Arizona). (Photo by John Shearer/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management) Taylor Swift opened her highly anticipated Eras Tour with an epic concert in Phoenix, Arizona, Friday night.The 33-year-old singer kicked off her first tour since 2018, performing 44 songs from ten albums over three hours, 15 minutes."I can't even go into how much I've missed you," Swift told the crowd of around 80,000 fans at State Farm Stadium, per BBC.When the hitmaker first announced her tour on Instagram in November, she said, "It's a journey through all of my musical eras of my career."Taylor Swift performs onstage for the opening night of "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour" at State Farm Stadium on March 17, 2023 in Swift City, ERAzona (Glendale, Arizona).

PHILADELPHIA - Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey each scored 31 points and Tobias Harris added 24 as the Philadelphia 76ers routed the Indiana Pacers 141-121 on Saturday night to match their season high with an eighth consecutive victory.In a matchup of teams missing All-Stars — Philadelphia’s James Harden and Indiana’s Tyrese Haliburton — the 76ers shot 61% from the field, led by as many as 24 points and never looked back after overcoming an early eight-point deficit.Embiid, who set a franchise record with his ninth straight outing of at least 30 points, chipped in seven assists and seven rebounds. Philadelphia legends Allen Iverson and Wilt Chamberlain each had eight-game runs of 30 points or more."Embiid is right now probably the (NBA) MVP with what their team is doing and how he’s just elevated his game," Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said. "He’s as a difficult a guy to plan for as there is in the game.

PHILADELPHIA - A 15-year-old boy is fighting for his life after becoming the victim of another weekend shooting in North Philadelphia.Police say the teen was found suffering from multiple gunshots wounds on the 1400 block of 23rd Street around 7:40 p.m. Saturday. He was struck in the head, back and shoulder, according to authorities.MORE HEADLINES:Police transported the teen victim to Temple University Hospital, where he was placed in critical condition.No arrests have been made, and no weapons recovered.

ATLANTA, GA DECEMBER 04: Atlanta quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) drops back to pass during the NFL game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Atlanta Falcons on December 4th, 2022 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by Rich von Biberstei PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Eagles and quarterback Marcus Mariota have agreed on a one-year, $5 million contract, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Friday.The person, speaking on condition of anonymity because the team hasn’t announced the deal, said Mariota’s contract is worth up to $8 million, including incentives.Mariota, who was released by Atlanta last month, will be the backup for Jalen Hurts in Philadelphia.Former Eagles coach Chip Kelly coached Mariota at Oregon and coveted him in the 2015 draft but couldn’t trade up to get him.

Firefighters rescue lab who fell down a drain. (Credit: Portland Fire and Rescue) PORTLAND, Ore. - Portland firefighters kicked into action after a 14-year-old dog fell down a nearly 25-foot manhole.First responders said the incident happened Thursday morning near the intersection of Southeast 9th Avenue and Lambert Street.The lab, named Tess, fell down the hole after the cover was removed because city workers were inspecting storm drains. RELATED: Overdue library book returned 4 decades later, comes with apology letterThe manhole was 23 feet deep."She just walked up expecting a treat and just went over the edge and disappeared," witness Larry Beutler told KGW.

SMYRNA, Tenn. - Less than two months after "Chrisley Knows Best" stars Todd and Julie Chrisley reported to prison, the family is dealing with more trouble with the law.Court documents show Kyle Chrisley, the 32-year-old formerly-estranged son of Todd Chrisley, was arrested in Smyrna, Tennessee Monday and charged with aggravated assault.A spokesperson for the Smyrna Police Department told People that Kyle Chrisley got into a "physical altercation" with a supervisor at the truck rental business he works at. During that fight, officials say the reality star brandished a "fixed blade."Kyle turned himself in to the police on Tuesday and was released on a $3,000 bond.Kyle Chrisley is seen in a police booking photo at the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center after his arrest by the Smyrna, Tennessee Police Department on charges for aggravated assault on March 14, 2023 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Los Angeles to Houston, Texas, were delayed for over an hour after the flight attendants reportedly got into an argument and refused to work with each other.Ashley Brewer, an anchor on ESPN, tweeted on March 12 that her flight was delayed for a rather unusual reason."Guys. My flight can't take off [because] 2 flight attendants got in a fight and are now REFUSING to work together.

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

FILE - Kellogg brand Rice Krispies cereal for sale at a supermarket in Dobbs Ferry, New York, US, on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. (Tiffany Hagler-Geard/Bloomberg via Getty Images)Kellogg Company has released what the two separate companies that it intends to split into will be called.In a Wednesday press release, Kellogg said WK Kellogg Co is what the publicly traded firm comprised of its North American cereal business will be called upon the completion of the proposed separation.

PHILADELPHIA - In just a few short weeks, fans will pack Citizens Bank Park in hopes of cheering their Fightin' Phils into another World Series-bound season!Not only will they spot a few new faces, looking at you Trea Turner, it will be nearly impossible to miss some huge, new additions to the home of the Philadelphia Phillies.A massive scoreboard is currently being installed at Citizens Bank Park, and it looks to be almost complete.It's 77 percent larger than the last one, and the team says it can display 516 life-sized Phillie Phanatics at the same time. As if you could ever have too many Phanatics!And that's not all, the ballpark is also getting a brand-new Phillies logo to crown the new scoreboard.

Volunteers shovel a new buffalo snow corridor by hand. (Buffalo Field Campaign) WEST YELLOWSTONE, Mont. - Volunteers have created a wildlife corridor by hand shoveling a path through the deep snow at Yellowstone National Park to help bison get off a nearby highway quicker.Nearly five feet of snow fell this winter in West Yellowstone, resulting in giant berms created by snowplows along Highway 191, according to the Buffalo Field Campaign, a nonprofit that works to create permanent year-round protection for bison.YELLOWSTONE UNDERGOES CLOSURES TO PREPARE FOR SPRING TOURISM INFLUXConcern has been growing for as many as 500 bison from Yellowstone’s central herd who are expected to begin migrating to their calving grounds when park officials begin plowing this month.In an effort to protect the species, the Buffalo Field Campaign decided to take action to help Yellowstone's declining wild bison population which is expected to be reduced by at least 30% this winter.

radioactive waste had leaked from a nuclear power plant in Monticello — but they didn’t announce anything about the leak until this week.The delay in notifying the public about the November leak raised questions about public safety and transparency, but industry experts said Friday there was never a public health threat. They said Xcel Energy voluntarily notified state agencies and reported the leak of tritium to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission soon after it was confirmed and that the leak of 400,000 gallons (1.5 million liters) of radioactive water never reached a threshold that would have required public notification."This is something that we struggle with because there is such concern with anything that is nuclear," said Victoria Mitlyng, a spokesperson with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

This illustration image shows tablets of opioid painkiller Oxycodone delivered on medical prescription taken on September 18, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Eric Baradat/AFP via Getty Images) MEXICO CITY (AP) - The U.S.

A Fargo police officer rescued an owl with a broken wing. (Credit: Fargo Police Department) FARGO, N.D. - A Fargo, North Dakota, police officer got an unusual call about an owl suffering from a broken wing, The police department said the officer responded to the scene Wednesday and found the injured large great horned owl outside a home. The department said they usually don't respond to wildlife-related calls but refer them to the North Dakota Game and Fish Department.However, the officer noted the injured animal needed immediate assistance, so she contacted wildlife officials who gave her clearance to remove and transport the owl to veterinary care.RELATED: New Mexico agency looking for 'professional bear huggers'The officer had to wade through waist-high snow to reach the owl.

Firefighters rescue lab who fell down a drain. (Credit: Portland Fire and Rescue) PORTLAND, Ore. - Portland firefighters kicked into action after a 14-year-old dog fell down a nearly 25-inch manhole.First responders said the incident happened Thursday morning near the intersection of Southeast 9th Avenue and Lambert Street.The lab, named Tess, fell down the hole after the cover was removed because city workers were inspecting storm drains. RELATED: Overdue library book returned 4 decades later, comes with apology letterThe manhole was 23 inches deep."She just walked up expecting a treat and just went over the edge and disappeared," witness Larry Beutler told KGW.

Former television personality on "19 Kids And Counting" Josh Duggar poses for a booking photo after his arrest April 29, 2021 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. (Photo by Washington County Sheriff’s Office via Getty Images) Josh Duggar's 12 ½ year prison sentence has been extended for almost two additional months, according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons website.The 35-year-old disgraced reality star, who was convicted on child pornography charges in 2021, originally had a release date of Aug. 12, 2032.

Ben Baker (Credit: Virginia Lottery) COVINGTON, Va. - Winning the lottery once will be lucky enough for one person, but winning the lottery twice in the same drawing has one Virginia man living on cloud nine. Ben Baker of Covington, Virginia, won $300,000 after buying 10 Powerball tickets on March 4. Two of those tickets each matched four of the winning numbers plus the Powerball numbers. What are the odds you win the lottery? You're more likely to be struck by lightning.Normally, the winning tickets will yield a $50,000 prize each. However, Baker spent an extra dollar on the tickets for Power Play. RELATED: Study shows what $100K is actually worth in the largest U.S. citiesThat tripled his winnings.

Ryan Rovito, 34, was arrested for possession of more than 900 child pornography images after his wife found a hidden camera in their home. (Redding Police Department) A California man was arrested for allegedly possessing more than 900 child pornography images after his wife found a hidden camera in their home and contacted authorities.Ryan Rovito, 34, was confronted by his wife on March 8 after she discovered the camera in their home's guest bathroom, according to the Redding Police Department.

PERRY COUNTY, Pa. - A Pennsylvania woman died after she was attacked by a neighbor's dogs she had gone over to feed while their owner was away, authorities said.State police said 38-year-old Kristin Potter died after she was attacked Thursday evening by the two Great Danes in Centre Township southwest of New Bloomfield.Perry County Coroner Robert Ressler said the victim had gone to the home with her young son, who ran for help when two of the three dogs present attacked. Ressler said emergency responders and police officers were unable to reach the victim until animal control personnel arrived and tranquilized the dogs.The two animals were later taken to a veterinarian and euthanized.

Twitter CEO Elon Musk on Saturday predicted that former President Donald Trump will be re-elected in a "landslide" if he is indicted — or possibly arrested and potentially "handcuffed" — next week."If this happens, Trump will be re-elected in a landslide victory," Musk tweeted.US entrepreneur and business magnate Elon Musk gestures during a visit at the Tesla Gigafactory plant under construction, on August 13, 2021 in Gruenheide near Berlin, eastern Germany. (Photo by Patrick Pleul/Pool/AFP via Getty Images) Musk was reacting to a Fox News segment which detailed how the Manhattan District Attorney's office has asked for a meeting with law enforcement ahead of a possible Trump indictment of next week.According to a court source, the meeting was requested Thursday and hasn't been set.

WASHINGTON (AP) - Bills were filed, hearings were planned and blame was cast as Congress reacted this past week to the abrupt failure of two banks. A look at what lawmakers are saying and planning as the fallout continues from the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank.While President Joe Biden called Monday on Congress to strengthen the rules for banks to prevent future failures, lawmakers are divided on whether any legislation is needed.Some congressional leaders are skeptical that a closely divided Congress will act at all."There’s people who are going to choose bills, but I cannot imagine that, with the hold banks have on Republican members of Congress, that we can pass anything significant," said Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee.Republicans say the laws already in place were sufficient to prevent the bank failures, if only regulators had done their job by spotting obvious problems and directing the banks to take steps that would reduce their risk."If there are ideas out there that people have, you know, at some point, we would be willing to entertain those, but I think it would be premature to start talking about solutions before we fully define the problem and ultimately get answers from the regulators about why they were asleep at the job," said Sen.

PHILADELPHIA - Three suspects are being sought after a man was found shot and killed inside a car in Southwest Philadelphia early Saturday morning.The 38-year-old man was suffering from multiple gunshot wounds in the driver's seat when police arrived to the 7700 block of Lindbergh Avenue around 2:30 a.m.He was pronounced dead at the scene, which was directly outside the International City Apartments.MORE HEADLINES:Police say three male suspected were seen fleeing the area in a gray Jeep Liberty after the shooting.A car with several bullet holes, and a blown out driver's side window was being investigated by police. No arrests have been made, and no weapons recovered.

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - A shooting on Atlantic City's boardwalk ended with the death of a man, and a suspect in custody early Saturday morning.Police found the gunshot victim just outside Johnny Rocket's restaurant, which is connected to Bally's Casino, around 1:55 a.m.MORE HEADLINES:The man was pronounced dead.

View of the Colosseum in 2011 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Santi Visalli/Getty Images) Spring break outings are often defined by parties and trips to beaches in California, Florida and Hawaii — however, new data shows a growing interest in international travel among Americans.Less conventional destinations, particularly in Europe, have replaced longstanding favorite locations such as Orlando, Phoenix and Maui atop many Americans' travel itineraries. Many report lower prices, fairer weather and loosening COVID-19 restrictions across the globe as driving factors in their shift toward the likes of London, Rome and British Columbia.10 SAFETY TIPS TO REMEMBER IF YOU'RE TRAVELING OUT OF THE COUNTRY FOR SPRING BREAKWhat is driving this change?After years of visiting national parks, wide-open nature retreats, and domestic tropical island getaways during the pandemic, Americans are showing renewed interest in travel this spring."Interest in international travel is increasing given the favorable exchange rate for Americans," Philip Ballard, the Florida-based chief communications officer of HotelPlanner, told the Associated Press. "For example, we're seeing about a 20% increase in U.K.-bound bookings because the U.S.

Officials in Minnesota are monitoring the cleanup of a massive spill of radioactive water from a nuclear power plant just outside Minneapolis. About 1.5 million litres (400,000 gallons) of nuclear wastewater leaked from the plant back in late November, but the incident wasn’t made public until Thursday.

LANDOVER, MARYLAND - NOVEMBER 27: Marcus Mariota #1 of the Atlanta Falcons drops back to pass against the Washington Commanders at FedExField on November 27, 2022 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images) PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Eagles have reportedly agreed to terms on a deal with a new backup quarterback for the upcoming season.According to reports, QB Marcus Mariota and the Eagles agreed to a one-year, $5 million deal that could be worth up to $8 million. Mariota, who spent last season with the Atlanta Falcons, is expected to serve as the backup to Jalen Hurts.

Former reality TV star Josh Duggar has been handed nearly two months of additional jail time on top of his existing 12 and a half year sentence, as per prison records.Duggar, 35, was convicted of child pornography charges in 2021.Duggar’s extended sentence comes after he was caught with a contraband cellphone last month. As a result, the 19 Kids and Counting ex-castmate was reportedly placed in solitary confinement.