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Miles out at Kansas after LSU report revealed allegations

09.03.2021 / 07:49

Les Miles is out as Kansas' head coach just days after he was placed on administrative leave amid sexual misconduct allegations from his tenure at LSU.

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How long will it take for Orlando theme parks to return to pre-pandemic strength?

09.03.2021 / 07:45

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County tourism officials announced January 2021 was one of the hardest-hit months in tourism, but officials maintain a cautious outlook.

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Heaven Scent, lobbycard, Pepe Le Pew (standing), 1956. (Photo by LMPC via Getty Images) NEW YORK - Have we seen the last of Pepé Le Pew? The controversial Looney Tunes cartoon skunk is reportedly not going to be used in any future projects.The news comes after it was reported that Pepé was scrubbed from the upcoming movie Space Jam 2.Also, a recent New York Times opinion piece by columnist Charles M.

09.03.2021 / 07:45

Pepé Le Pew canceled?

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Ranitha Gnanarajah honored with International Women of Courage Award

09.03.2021 / 07:45

Colombo (News 1st); First Lady of the United States Dr. Jill Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken honored Ranitha Gnanarajah as an International Women of Courage (IWOC) award winner for her commitment to justice, accountability, and women’s rights in Sri Lanka. A lawyer, Ms.

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AstraZeneca Covid vaccine cleared for emergency use in Indonesia

09.03.2021 / 07:39

AstraZeneca Plc’s coronavirus vaccine for emergency use, a second shot made available by the government to bolster its inoculation drive amid concern over an influx of new virus variants.Also Read | Australia’s prime time battle against big tech“We need to accelerate the vaccination program to achieve herd immunity as soon as possible," Penny Lukito, head of the country’s food and drug regulator said in a virtual briefing Tuesdday.

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Community vigil held for 2 young Paulsboro brothers who died following house fire

09.03.2021 / 07:29

PAULSBORO, N.J. - Family and friends held a community vigil for two young brothers, ages 5 and 7, who died following a fire in Paulsboro, New Jersey."Rest in peace. Love you Michael and TyYon," chanted the crowd as red and blue balloons ascended from Broad Street in Paulsboro.Family and friends gathered outside the home of two young boys.

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India reports the lowest rise in daily covid cases in 5 days

09.03.2021 / 07:29

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09.03.2021 / 07:15

News Releases from Department of Health | Hawai‘i COVID-19 Daily News Digest March 8, 2021

Department of Health:https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/what-you-should-know/current-situation-in-hawaii/Daily and Weekly Preliminary Vaccine Administration UpdatesThe charts below will be included in the Daily News Digest, Monday-Friday.45 New COVID-19 Cases ReportedDOH reports 45 new cases of coronavirus today, with 21 cases on O‘ahu, 11 on Maui, 10 on Hawai‘i Island, and three (3) diagnosed out-of-state.This report includes cases up until Saturday at 11:59 p.m. Full data is posted on the State COVID-19 dashboard and on the DOH Disease Outbreak & Control Division website daily: HawaiiCOVID19.com/dashboard. Hawai‘i COVID-19 Counts as of 11:59 p.m. March 6, 2021 Island of Diagnosis New CasesReported

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Single-day Covid vaccinations in India cross 20 lakh-mark for first time

09.03.2021 / 07:09

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India at forefront in fighting Covid, 'really stands out' in terms of vaccine policy: IMF's Gita Gopinath

09.03.2021 / 07:09

International Monetary Fund (IMF), Gita Gopinath, on Monday hailed India for playing a very important role during the coronavirus crisis by manufacturing and shipping vaccines to several countries.India has been at the forefront in fighting the Covid-19 pandemic and "really stands out" in terms of its vaccine policy, the IMF's Chief Economist said."I also want to mention that India really stands out in terms of its vaccine policy.

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Some medical experts say one-shot regimen for Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 vaccines not enough

09.03.2021 / 06:59

LOS ANGELES - Following the recent emergency approval by U.S. regulators for a coronavirus vaccine from Johnson & Johnson which contains a single-dose regimen, some medical experts are saying one dose isn’t enough for full protection against COVID-19. "You would be flying blind to just use one dose," said one senior scientist and adviser to President Joe Biden told the Wall Street Journal.

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2 teens hurt in shooting in North Philadelphia, police say

09.03.2021 / 06:59

NORTH PHILADELPHIA - Police are investigating after two teens were hurt in a shooting in North Philadelphia.It happened on the 2400 block of 14th Street Monday around 9 p.m.According to police, a 14-year-old boy was shot once in the foot. He was taken to Temple University Hospital where he is listed in stable condition.A 14-year-old girl was cut by glass. She was taken to the hospital in stable condition.So far, no arrests have been made and a weapon has not been recovered.This is a developing story.

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09.03.2021 / 06:55

Vaccinations start for border workers’ families

New Zealand’s first large-scale COVID-19 vaccination clinic has opened in south Auckland today for the rollout’s official start to vaccinate border workers’ household contacts.

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09.03.2021 / 06:41

Demi Lovato Dispels Misconceptions About Drug Addiction and Her Own Struggles With Mental Health

Demi Lovato is clearing up some questions or misconceptions about drug abuse and her own struggle with mental health and addiction.The songstress recently joined Diane Guerrero during an episode of her podcast, and she got candid about her past experiences with drugs and substance dependency.According to Lovato, 28, many think that «if people are using drugs or if they are dealing with an eating disorder or self-harm that they want to die.»«In the same way it almost killed me, it saved my life at times, because there were times that I dealt with suicidal ideations,» Lovato said, explaining how the addiction was a «destructive coping mechanism» that, despite being harmful, allowed her an avenue other than suicide.Lovato said she has come to

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09.03.2021 / 06:39

Gwyneth Paltrow reveals she gained 14 pounds during the COVID-19 pandemic

Gwyneth Paltrow has revealed she gained 14 pounds after going 'no holds barred' with her dietduring the COVID-19 pandemic.The actress, 48, attributed her weight gain to the wine, pasta, cheese, and crackers she ate to 'get through' the first nine months of the pandemic.'I was absolutely no holds barred,' Gwyneth said at the virtual, In Goop Health - The At Home Summit event this past weekend, according to E!. 'I gained 14 pounds and my gut was a mess.

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Mayor clears up confusion on who can get COVID-19 vaccine in Orange County

09.03.2021 / 06:29

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Mayor Jerry Demings announced more residents are eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine in Orange County.

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‘Back seat alarm’ bill gains steam in Florida Senate

09.03.2021 / 06:17

ORLANDO – Some lawmakers want to upgrade daycare vans with alarms that would go off if something or someone is left in the backseat.

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Japan seeks 'recovery of people's hearts' decade after quake

09.03.2021 / 06:17

TOMIOKA – Ten years after Japan's earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster, the lives of many who survived are still on hold.

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Maharashtra: Lockdown in 16 Covid-19 hotspots of Thane till 31 March

09.03.2021 / 06:03

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Serum Institute will not delay COVISHIELD vaccine to Sri Lanka

09.03.2021 / 05:59

Colombo (News 1st); The Serum Institute of India says the 01 million doses of the COVISHIELD vaccine ordered by Sri Lanka will be delivered to the island nation, without any delay.State Pharmaceuticals Corporation of Sri Lanka confirmed this to News 1st on Monday (08).The Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine is being manufactured locally in India by the Serum Institute of India, and in February Sri Lanka imported 500,000 doses of the vaccine.Sri Lanka made a payment for 1.5 million doses of the COVISHIELD vaccine at $ 5.25 per dose and the remaining 01 million doses is expected to reach Sri Lanka in March or April.Starting in January with frontline health workers, Sri Lanka has given the vaccine to more than 550,000 people.The State Pharmaceuticals

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Power supply in Northern & North Central Provinces restored

09.03.2021 / 05:59

COLOMBO (News 1st): The power supply in the Northern and North Central Provinces that was disrupted on Monday night (Mar. 08), has been restored, the Ministry of Power said on Tuesday (Mar. 09).The supply of power to the entire Northern and North-Central provinces was interrupted at around 7:00 pm on Monday (08), following a technical issue at the Anuradhapura New Grid Sub-station.Several other areas that receive electricity from the Valachchenai, Habarana, Polonnaruwa, and Vavuniya Grid Sub-Stations too experienced power-cut, Sulakshana Jayawardena, the Spokesperson at the Ministry of Power told News 1st.Both the Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa districts were also affected by the power failure.

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Premier Jason Kenney under pressure from both the left and the right

Premier Jason Kenney is feeling the heat from all sides when it comes to how he’s handled the COVID-19 pandemic. Several members of his own caucus have spoken out against his performance and NDP leader Rachel Notley says that is setting a dangerous precedent.

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Coronavirus variant case numbers and concern both rising in B.C.

The number of B.C. coronavirus cases involving a variant of the disease is increasing, along with concerns about that spread. Keith Baldrey has the details.

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Women leading Canadians through COVID-19 pandemic

Many familiar female faces are leading Canadians through the COVID-19 pandemic on this International Women’s Day. While there’s still work to be done in terms of gender equality, women are at the forefront of the health crisis and behind the scenes – inspiring the next generation of women in science.

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Quebec to go against advice from national vaccine panel and give AstraZeneca to 65+

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]New Quebec projections warn of possible spike in COVID-19 casesThe report said the overall efficacy rate of the AstraZeneca vaccine was 62.5 per cent.

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Dr. Bonnie Henry says British Columbians could see an easing of some COVID-19 restrictions

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said at Monday’s COVID-19 briefing that as British Columbians head into spring and summer and case numbers remain low, there could be an easing of some public health orders.

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‘I didn’t do nothing wrong:’ Video shows Naked Cowboy’s guitar being broken during Bike Week arrest

09.03.2021 / 05:45

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Two hours of newly released body camera footage shows the chaos and commotion that surrounded the Naked Cowboy’s arrest in Daytona Beach during Bike Week.

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Women attacked by Police during Peratugami protest

09.03.2021 / 05:41

COLOMBO (News 1st): A tense situation between protestors and the Police arose during a campaign march for women’s rights organized by the Women’s Movement for Freedom today.The protestors were en route from Maradana Junction at 2 pm to the Presidential Secretariate.Tensions between protestors and Police escalated as the group arrived through the Lotus road to the roundabout close to the Presidential Secretariat.National Organizer of the Women’s Movement for Freedom, Hemamali Abeyratne said, they organised the protest in order to protect the rights of working women who go through hardships in the country, from women who suffer in the Middle East to women working in garment factories to women working in estate plantations.”our sisters were

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Families possessing govt. lands to receive grants: PMD

09.03.2021 / 05:41

COLOMBO (News 1st): Families who had been in possession of government lands without clear ownership started receiving grants under the patronage of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Monday (Mar. 08) at the Presidential Secretariat, the President’s Media Division reported.According to the President’s Media Division, the grant, awarded by the President, is considered a deed, indicating undisputed ownership of the specific land; the beneficiaries of this grant can obtain a bank loan placing them as collateral.President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said that he expects to issue 100,000 ownership grants before the end of this year.President Rajapaksa presented grants to 19 people representing all provinces to symbolize the launch of the program on Monday

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Feds to auction part of a Bitcoin in rare online auction

09.03.2021 / 05:29

ATLANTA - The federal government is auctioning off a Bitcoin, or at least part of one. The General Services Administration made the announcement on Monday.The GSA said three-quarters of a share of Bitcoin will be auctioned off in the first-of-its-kind online auction for the agency.

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Coronavirus: British Columbia Hockey League still awaiting word on return to play proposal

Coronavirus: BCHL, WHL requesting relief funding from provincial government

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Will festivals return to Edmonton this summer?

Throughout the pandemic, Edmontonians have been told to avoid large crowds — which means the traditional festivals the city prides itself on were a no-go this past year. But with more and more people getting vaccinated, could the events return in a few months? Sarah Ryan looks into that.

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Recognizing pandemics’ impact on women on International Women’s Day

Linda Olsen talks to Shelley Kuipers, a Calgary business leader, on how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting women in Calgary and what more can be done to work towards equality in the workforce.

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B.C.’s top doctor hints at gradual easing of COVID-19 restrictions in coming weeks

COVID-19 restrictions in the weeks ahead, but that some measures designed to curb the spread of the coronavirus will be around for some time.In a press briefing held Monday, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said as more people are immunized and the weather gets warmer, her team is looking at how to “safely ease restrictions” designed to curb the spread of the coronavirus.Henry said any changes to COVID-19 rules would be gradual, akin to “slowly turning up the dial rather than flipping a switch.”“We’re not going to rush to get things open, but we will take a thoughtful, careful and phased approach over the next few weeks,” Henry said.Henry noted measures such as social distancing, and wearing masks will remain important.

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Will Edmonton festivals return this summer?

Edmonton’s Heritage Festival, a celebration of the city’s multiculturalism through food, dance and art.“The plan is to go ahead if there (are) enough shots in arms. I pray we can do it,” he said Monday.“Especially with what’s going on in the world right now, we need these kinds of events.

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Hamilton reports 30 new COVID-19 cases, reveals location of two large scale vaccination sites

COVID-19 vaccination clinics at two city arenas in the near future.The city’s medical officer of health Dr. Elizabeth Richardson said First Ontario Place and Rosedale arena will be the sites, with the opening dates and what hours they will keep set to be revealed in the coming days.“It’s only the tip of the iceberg, I’m happy to say, in terms of of what’s going to come,” Richardson said.

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Millions of calls received as phone lines open for B.C. vaccination registration

At 7 A.M. the phone lines were opened to allow seniors aged 90-plus and indigenous people 65-plus to register for vaccination.

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Alberta lifts more COVID-19 rules as it moves into full Step 2 of reopening

Alberta is lifting more COVID-19 public-health restrictions, including allowing more people to shop in retail stores and malls.

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09.03.2021 / 05:15

Jon Gosselin Reflects On His Health and Relationships With Children

Jon Gosselin has been enduring a lot of chaos over the past several months. The former “Jon and Kate Plus Eight” reality star reveals he has been experiencing some eye-opening events according to The Ashley.Not only has Jon Gosselin battled some major health issues, but he is also having relationship problems with his children.

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Over 10,000 firms in India voluntarily shuttered operations amid Covid pandemic

09.03.2021 / 05:11

Also Read | Australia’s prime time battle against big techThe ministry administers the Act and maintains the registry of companies on the basis of documents and applications filed.In a written reply to the Lok Sabha on Monday, Minister of State for Corporate Affairs Anurag Singh Thakur said the ministry does not maintain any record of the companies that have gone out of business."A total of 10,113 number of companies during the year 2020-21 (from the month of April 2020 to February 2021) have been struck off under section 248(2) of the Act.

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‘Men working’ sign prompts young sisters to call for gender equality

09.03.2021 / 05:05

Sisters Blair Babione, 11, and Brienne Babione, 9, pose with women police officers and firefighters for Carmel, Indiana (Credit: City of Carmel) CARMEL, Ind. - Leave it to sisters Blair Babione, 11, and Brienne Babione, 9, to remind people that women work in construction, too.The siblings spotted a "men working" sign posted near a construction site a few weeks ago in Carmel, Indiana. That prompted them, along with their mother, to write a letter to town leaders asking why the sign was posted when plenty of women also work in the field. City spokesperson Dan McFeely said the city didn’t own the sign, pointing out that the city adopted gender-neutral signs years ago along with the state and federal governments.

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Yardley man accused in more than 1,000 car break-ins arrested

09.03.2021 / 05:05

Keith Johnson (Buckingham Township Police Department) BUCKS COUNTY, Pa. - Police say a Yardley man believed to be responsible for more than 1,000 car break-ins in Bucks County and New Jersey has been arrested.In Feb. 2020, Buckingham Township began to experience overnight thefts from unlocked vehicles during the overnight hours.Over the next months, many Bucks County municipalities were also experiencing the same type of thefts with the same man being caught on surveillance video, according to police.Investigators discovered that ten municipalities in New Jersey had similar overnight thefts from vehicles.The Bucks County District Attorney's Office released a photo of the suspect in Sept. 2020.

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09.03.2021 / 05:01

Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks celebrate one year recovery from COVID-19

Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks are celebrating their recovery from coronavirus, marking one year of battling the dangerous disease. The 64-year-old actress and singer took to Instagram to share the moment she found out something was wrong with her health, as the couple were in Australia at that time, with Rita playing at the Sydney Opera House.

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Town holds parade for 5-year-old boy who completed 3 years of chemotherapy

09.03.2021 / 04:53

COLUMBUS, Ohio - A 5-year-old boy was treated to a parade in his town after completing three years of chemotherapy treatments.Aiden Fulton was diagnosed with lymphoblastic leukemia when he was 2 years old in 2017."He has been on chemotherapy and in active treatments since that first day he was diagnosed," his mother, Katherine, said to Storyful. "1,174 days of chemo, steroids, blood draws, and procedures!"Katherine said the parade was a surprise for her son organized by No Kids Fight Cancer Alone, or NC4K, a local nonprofit that works with families affected by pediatric cancer. She said other organizations also contributed to the celebration.

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US firms in China see growth after Covid hurt profits in 2020

09.03.2021 / 04:43

American businesses in China see their industries growing this year after the Covid-19 pandemic dented profits in 2020 despite Beijing’s quick containment of the virus outbreak, a survey by the American Chamber of Commerce shows.Some 81% of the 345 respondents expect industry growth this year and 45% see relations with the U.S. improving, a jump of 15 percentage points from last year, according to a report released on Tuesday.Also Read | Australia’s prime time battle against big techHalf said the investment environment is improving and just 12% said it is deteriorating, the lowest proportion since the question was first introduced in the survey in 2012.

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Amid Covid-19 surge, fresh restrictions imposed in Nashik district

09.03.2021 / 04:43

Also Read | Australia’s prime time battle against big tech1) All shops and establishments, except those engaged in essential services, will be closed from 7 pm to 7 am,2) Permit rooms will operate at 50 per cent capacity and down shutters at 9pm.3) Places of worship will remain open from 7 am to 7 pm and 4) Places of worship will remain closed during weekends.5) Schools, colleges and coaching classes in Nashik, Malegaon, Niphad and Nandgaon will remain closed from March 10 till further orders, 6) Classes for standards X and XII will continue due to upcoming board exams, the order said.7) Earlier scheduled examinations such as UPSC and MPSC will be held, it added.8) Marriage functions that had got permission earlier will be allowed to take

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