Prof Breda Smyth appointed as interim Chief Medical Officer

PHILADELPHIA - Jim Kenney is walking back his comments about no longer wanting to be mayor after two officers were shot during Philadelphia's Fourth of July fireworks Monday night.Following a night of chaos and terror that left families running for safety, Kenney addressed the city in a deeply criticized "moment of frustration."Kenney described the Fourth of July event as "beautiful," until "some nitwit either shooting from a window or shooting from somewhere who has a gun and probably shouldn't have had it."Minutes later, the mayor expressed that he rarely enjoys large events because of the possibility for gun violence. "I don't enjoy the Fourth of July, I don't enjoy the Democratic National Convention, I didn't enjoy the NFL Draft. I'm waiting for something bad to happen all the time," Kenney said.

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summer camps says at least three overnight camps have temporarily shut down following COVID-19 outbreaks, mostly among counsellors.Association des camps du Québec executive director Eric Beauchamp says about 500 children and staff were sent back home over the past few days.Beauchamp says there were no COVID-19 outbreaks at overnight camps last summer, which were allowed to reopen after they were prohibited to operate for the summer of 2020 because of the pandemic. Quebec’s jump in COVID-19 cases linked to new variants, top doctor says He says widespread staff shortages are making the situation even harder to handle, adding that there are little to no COVID-19 health orders in place compared with last summer.Beauchamp says his group is meeting with Health Department officials Tuesday and will ask them to reimpose some health orders, such as mandatory masking and COVID-19 testing for children and staff before they arrive to camps.

TAYLOR COUNTY, Fla. - A Florida teenager who fought off a shark that attacked her in Taylor County will have to have her leg amputated. Addison Bethea, 17, of Perry, Florida, was scalloping with her brother, Rhett, off the coast of Keaton Beach when she felt something tap her leg. Just seconds later, she was being pulled underwater by an estimated 9-foot shark. "She was fighting the shark.

according to the White House.  Biden tweeted on Monday calling the mass shooting "senseless" and said he has not given up "fighting the epidemic on gun violence."  "Jill and I are shocked by the senseless gun violence that has yet again brought grief to an American community this Independence Day.

The new Subway Series menu is pictured at a restaurant location in a provided image. MILFORD, Conn. - Subway is giving away up to 1 million free sandwiches across the U.S.

FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. - A baby boy is safe after a Florida driver was in the right place at the right time and saved him from an overturned Jeep! "He's like 'there's a baby in there, there's a baby' and after that, I look down and see the baby sticking out," Wisguere Dormevil told FOX 35 News.Photos from the scene show the Jeep that the toddler was riding in overturned on State Road100 and John Anderson Blvd., according to the Flagler Beach Fire Department. Dormevil says he saw the accident, called 911, then jumped in to lift the Jeep so the toddler could be rescued.MORE NEWS: Florida couple to face judge after leaving child in hot car at Home Depot, police say"I held it up and they gave another boost of push and then the Jeep kinda lift up and the car seat and the baby was just sticking out." According to a Facebook post, three adults and the toddler were transported to Halifax Medical Center.

Republican gubernatorial candidate, state Sen. Darren Bailey speaks at an election-night party on June 28, 2022 in Effingham, Illinois.

Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) is adding a new COVID-19 vaccination clinic at a third mall in London, Ont.The MLHU says after successful clinics at CF Masonville Place and White Oaks Mall, a new clinic will open at Westmount Shopping Centre starting Thursday, July 7.“With the arrival of summer and warmer weather, many people are spending more time outdoors and they may not be thinking of COVID-19 right now,” said Dr. Alex Summers, medical officer of health at the MLHU.

COVID-19 pandemic.Downtown staple Nathan Detroit’s Sandwich Pad will be closing for good later this month after more than four decades in business.The eatery, located in the underground beneath the Fairmont Hotel and the Richardson building, said much of its business comes from downtown workers — a group that hasn’t fully rebounded since the pandemic began.Brenlea Yamron, who runs Nathan Detroit’s with her sister Karen after taking over from their late father 20 years ago, told 680 CJOB’s The Start that the outpouring of support from the public is making the tough decision a little easier.“It’s hard, but we are so enjoying all that Nathan’s has given our family,” Yamron said.“We’re so incredibly overwhelmed by the people out there. We are lovers of Winnipeg, we are promoters of Winnipeg — we’ve all raised our families in Winnipeg.“Winnipeg … man, are you making us proud right now.”Yamron said that while the closure will give their mother, Fraydel, the opportunity to finally retire after 40+ years, the future remains unwritten for the sisters.“My sister and I are definitely way too young to retire, so we’re going to be looking for something else,” she said.“Whatever it’ll be, we’ll enjoy hopefully a little time off and then start looking — but it will definitely be in Winnipeg.”The restaurant will be making an announcement in the near future about the plans for Nathan Detroit’s final days.The president of the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce says it’s a simple fact that businesses like Nathan Detroit’s need more people downtown in order to stay open, and that as more and more businesses take on debt to make it through, many have reached their limit.

The ongoing rise in Covid-19 infections is affecting serious criminal cases with a number of Dublin courts not sitting this week.

Mumbai Rains Live Updates According to him, the recovery count rose by 4,207 over the past 24 hours to 78,21,140, leaving the state with 20,820 active cases. According to the official, Mumbai has the most active cases with 6,409, followed by the districts of Pune with 5,335 and Thane with 4,037. Mumbai Circle, which includes the commercial capital and surrounding metropolitan area, has the most new cases (1,313), followed by Pune (1,196), Nashik (167), Nagpur (160), Akola (87), Aurangabad (65), Kolhapur (60), and Latur circle ( 50).

HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. - Law enforcement officials will announce charges Tuesday against the suspected gunman in the Highland Park parade shooting that left six people dead and 30 others wounded.Robert Crimo III, 22, is accused of opening fire from a rooftop on the crowded Independence Day parade, causing mass panic and leading police on an hours long manhunt.Representatives from the Highland Park Police Department, the Lake County Major Crime Task Force, and the Lake County Coroner’s Office will speak at an 11:15 a.m. news conference streamed in the live player above.Crimo was pulled over and arrested about five miles north of the shooting after police released the man’s photo and an image of his silver Honda Fit, and warned the public that he was likely armed and dangerous. SUBSCRIBE TO THE FOX 32 YOUTUBE CHANNELHighland Park Police Commander Chris O’Neill said Crimo apparently used a "high-powered rifle" to fire from a spot atop a commercial building where he was "very difficult to see." He said the rifle was recovered at the scene.

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 24: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Demaryius Thomas #18 of the New York Jets in action against the Oakland Raiders at MetLife Stadium on November 24, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Jets defeated the Raiders 34 ROSWELL, Ga. - The Boston University CTE Center confirmed Tuesday that former Georgia Tech football standout and NFL star Demaryius Thomas had Stage 2 CTE when he died suddenly in December 2021. Thomas was 33 years old when he was found dead in his home in Roswell.

PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #5 is offering $20,000 for information that leads to the arrest of a suspect or suspects who shot two police officers during the city's Fourth of July celebration on Monday night. A massive crowd of spectators gathered in Philadelphia to watch performers, including Jason Derulo, and fireworks to celebrate America's independence when gunshots erupted. Hugh E. Dillon, a photographer and owner of Philly Chit Chat, details the chaos after a shooting at 4th of July celebrations in Philadelphia.Authorities say a large police presence responded to the 2500 block of Spring Garden Street around 10 p.m.A Philadelphia police officer assigned to patrol suffered a graze wound to the head and the bullet miraculously lodged in his hat instead of striking his head, authorities say. Bullet lodged in hat of Philadelphia officer shot during Fourth of July celebration.

Travis Barker is slowly but surely recovering from last week’s health scare — and he’s clearly got the help of his family and loved ones along the way as he’s doing it!

A recently built stairway leading into the Halifax Harbour on in the city’s downtown waterfront will soon get safety signage.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Although Sri Lanka Air Force and the Road Development Authority developed the Batticaloa airport as a local air tours destination in the year 2018, the airport does not generate any revenue at present since it is toll-free of landing and parking charges.It has been observed that the airport space is suitable to be utilized for other productive purposes considering the above fact.Accordingly, the Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal submitted by the Minister of Ports, Naval and Civil Aviation for the invitation of competitive resolutions to establish a flight training academy in the airport of Batticaloa.

PHILADELPHIA - Homicide detectives in Philadelphia are investigating the fatal shooting of a woman in Oxford Circle. According to police, the shooting took place on the 1200 block of Magee Avenue at 7:43 a.m.

PHILADELPHIA - Investigators with the Philadelphia Police Department are looking into a shooting that left one man dead in West Oak Lane on the Fourth of July. According to police, the shooting took place on Monday at 4:23 p.m. Officials say officers with the 14th District responded to the 2200 block of East Washington Lane for a report of a person with a gun. Authorities say 39-year-old Tracey Owens was discovered in the driver seat of an Audi with multiple gunshot wounds to his body. Medics pronounced him dead on scene at 4:33 p.m., according to police. The investigation is active and ongoing as no arrests were made, per officials. 

HARRISBURG, Pa. - Doug Mastriano, Pennsylvania’s Republican nominee for governor, has made a campaign staple out of the allegation that Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf's policy of readmitting COVID-19 patients from hospitals to nursing homes caused thousands of deaths — a baseless claim for which no investigator or researcher has provided any evidence.In fact, layers of inspections by researchers have pointed to entirely something different — nursing home employees ushering in the virus every day — while investigators found administrators flouting staffing requirements or infection-control procedures.Further, no Pennsylvania nursing home has leveled any such claim like Mastriano's, and a national nursing home trade association has agreed with the findings of researchers who say the spread of the virus in nursing homes directly correlated to community spread.Regardless, Mastriano has repeated the unfounded claim in front of friendly audiences, weaponizing COVID-19 in an effort to hurt Democrats in one of the nation’s most important governor’s races in this midterm election cycle.Mastriano, a state senator and retired U.S.

Kari Bruce, 4 PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police are looking for a 4-year-old girl they say went missing near the airport Tuesday.Kari Bruce, 4, was reported missing after she was reportedly last seen leaving the Philadelphia International Airport on Arrival Road around 1:30 a.m.Police say she was last seen in a 2005 champagne Ford Explorer with 27-year-old Derek Purnell. The car has a PA registration LVV4405.Purnell is described as being 6 feet 1 inches tall, 220 pounds with brown hair and brown hair.

LONDON - Climate protesters have stormed art galleries across London in recent days in protest of the production and licensing of new fossil fuels, gluing their hands to the frame of a 200-year-old famous English painting, as well as a 15th-century copy of Leonardo da Vinci’s "The Last Supper."On Tuesday, five protesters spray-painted the words "No New Oil" on an exhibition wall at the Royal Academy in London, where a copy of da Vinci’s "The Last Supper" is on display. They then glued their hands to the frame of the painting, which was believed to have been completed in 1520 by Italian painter Giampietrino, a pupil of Da Vinci. The original "Last Supper" (ca.

62% healthcare costs in India. Unhealthy eating habits, stress and sedentary lifestyle has increased the cases of diabetes and hypertension in India. These health issues need vigilant and regular monitoring and treatment.

PHILADELPHIA - Thomas Nestel has retired as SEPTA's Chief of Police as Philadelphia's public transportation continues to be plagued by crime and violence."The safety and security of customers and employees is SEPTA’s top priority, and plans have been put in place to ensure continuity of operations for the Transit Police Department during this transition," SEPTA General Manager and CEO Leslie S. Richards said in an announcement Tuesday morning.Charles Lawson, a SEPTA Police Inspector, will serve as Acting Chief of the SEPTA Transit Police Department.

COLOMBO (News 1st); An extradition treaty has been signed between the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and the State of United Arab Emirates in 2014 to strengthen the judicial corporation in the extradition sector.The Cabinet of Ministers approved the resolution submitted by the President as the Minister of Defence for the ratification of the extradition treaty by revising provisions mentioned in section 5 (1) of the same to cater to the legal systems of both countries, and to submit the treaty to the Parliament subject to the provisions of the Extradition law No 8 of 1978 thereafter.

PHILADELPHIA - A law enforcement officer is "very lucky" to be alive after a bullet grazed his head during Fourth of July celebrations in Philadelphia Monday night.The 36-year-old highway patrol officer is one of two officers who was shot as fireworks filled the sky and crowds fled on the 2500 block of Spring Garden around 10 p.m.A single bullet was found lodged inside the lining of his hat, according to Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 5 boss John McNesby."It was lucky because it hit his hat; it's unbelievable," McNesby said as she shared a photo of the officer's hat.A bullet lodged in the hat of a Philadelphia police officer who suffered a non-fatal graze wound to the head during a firework display on July 4th. Credit: John McNesby Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle M.

Kaitlin Armstrong, the Texas woman accused in the love triangle slaying of one of the country’s top gravel cyclists, reportedly had her sister’s passport in her possession when law enforcement caught up with her on an idyllic Costa Rica beach Wednesday.Armstrong, 34, is accused of gunning down Anna Moriah "Mo" Wilson, a 25-year-old leading pro cyclist who had a romantic history with Armstrong’s boyfriend, Colin Strickland. Like Wilson, the 35-year-old Strickland is also a cycling pro.

PHILADELPHIA - Detectives with the Philadelphia Police Department's Homicide Unit are investigating the fatal shooting of a man in Olney, according to authorities. Philadelphia Chief Inspector Scott Small told FOX 29 that the shooting took place Monday night just before 11 p.m. Authorities say officers with the 25th District responded to a 911 call for a report of gunshots on the 4500 block of Palethorp Street. MORE LOCAL HEADLINES According to Small, officers found a 20-year-old man laying on the sidewalk with gunshot wounds to the head and torso. He was rushed to Temple Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 11:15 p.m., per officials. Authorities say at least 18 spent shell casings were found on the scene. According to police, no arrests have been made and there is no motive, but there were several cameras in the area that will investigators will examine. Small says the victim, who has not yet been identified, lives several miles away but is a Philadelphia resident. 

Jacki Sundheim was identified by the North Shore Congregation Israel, where she attended, as a victim of Monday's mass shooting near Highland Park in Chicago, Illinois on July 4, 2022. (North Shore Congregation Israel) HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. - The second victim of Monday’s mass shooting at a July Fourth parade in Highland Park, Illinois, near Chicago has been identified.Jacki Sundheim, a devout Jewish synagogue attendee, was identified by the North Shore Congregation Israel where she attended."It is with immeasurable sadness that we let you know that our beloved Jacki Sundheim was one of the victims murdered today at the Highland Park Parade," the synagogue said in a statement.The synagogue described Sundheim as a "lifelong congregant of NSCI and a cherished member of NSCI’s staff team for decades."SUBSCRIBE TO THE FOX 32 YOUTUBE CHANNEL"Jacki’s work, kindness and warmth touched us all," NSCI added.

FILE IMAGE - Rows of used cars for sale are seen outside in AutoLenders dealership lot in Lawrenceville, New Jersey on Oct. 22, 2021.

Supreme Court revoked the federal right to an abortion that's been in place for half a century, companies like Amazon, Disney, Apple and JP Morgan pledged to cover travel costs for employees who live in states where the procedure is now illegal so they can terminate pregnancies.But the companies gave scant or no details on how they will do this and it's not clear if they will be able to — legally — while protecting employees' privacy and keeping them safe from prosecution."Most employers were not prepared for Roe to be overturned, and even those that were didn’t realize the law would literally be changed the next minute," said Brian Kropp, a vice president at the consulting firm Gartner. "They’re trying to play catch-up."RELATED: Google says it will delete location history data of users visiting abortion clinicsKropp said many companies announced plans to offer travel benefits without the infrastructure in place to make them work.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Association of Medical Specialists (AMS) says that President Gotabaya Rajapaksha and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe should step down immediately paving way to a credible, all party, interim Government to take over for a specified period, and if the authorities do not heed, the AMS has threatened to launch nationwide trade union action and mass scale peaceful protests.In a communique, the AMS notes that Sri Lanka had experienced the worst ever recorded economic downturn in the country, however the worst is yet to come.As a result of this, AMS points out that medical specialists are experiencing multiple challenges during the process of delivering optimum health care to our citizens, as all medical staff go that extra mile to serve our people under trying circumstances, they too have experienced the strategy of the rulers not only to ” patch up “but also to “divide and rule “to divert the focus of attention, capitalising on fuel shortage.The AMS strongly believe that distribution of fuel or any other essential commodity, when in short supply, should be done in a rational manner based on the ultimate benefit to the citizen of this country and should not lead to any division within the society.“We are of the opinion that it is the responsibility of all citizens of the country to direct the government to find a workable solution for the present crisis before it becomes unsalvageable,” the statement mentions.Therefore, the AMS reiterates their current stand endorsed by the membership at the recently held annual general meeting that the President Gotabaya Rajapaksha and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe should step down immediately paving way to a credible, all party, interim government to take

COLOMBO (News 1st); Hospital operations are at risk due to the current fuel crisis, warn health workers.Deputy Director-General of Health Services and the Director of Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children Dr. G.

Chinese-Canadian billionaire Xiao Jianhua, who went missing in Hong Kong five years ago, was due to go on trial in China on Monday, the Canadian embassy in Beijing said.

The Acting Chief Medical Officer has said Ireland is currently experiencing a surge in Covid cases and the latest sub variant is even more transmissible than previous variants.

COLOMBO (News 1st); His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith has requested the President and the Government to take responsibility for the present crisis and resign, as they have no moral right to remain in power any further.Issuing a statement, the Archbishop of Colombo notes that the country has fallen into a state of total economic bankruptcy, and the resultant level of suffering on the people had pushed them into a dark abyss, that cannot be explained in human words.

Travis Barker appeared to be getting some beachside rest and relaxation in on July 4, just days after he was hospitalized for life threatening pancreatitis. The 46-year-old Blink 182 drummer was accompanied by wife Kourtney Kardashian, and two of her kids — 9-year-old daughter, Penelope, and 7-year-old son, Reign.The 43-year-old reality TV star documented the outing in a series of Instagram Stories on Monday, which began with footage of Barker driving an orange vintage truck with Kardashian in the passenger seat and her children in the back.

A restaurant that closed for two years because of the Covid-19 pandemic has officially reopened its doors today at Manchester Airport. Trattoria Milano, an Italian eatery in Terminal 3 of the airport has sat empty since the country was first plunged into lockdown and international travel ground to a halt.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage, Commander of the Army until the 5-member Court of Inquiry recommendations are received, has relieved the Officer involved in the incident at Yaggapitiya Petrol Station of all his duties with immediate effect.A parallel military investigation of the Sri Lanka Army Corps of Military Police (SLACMP) about the incident is also underway recording statements.The Security Force Headquarters – West on Monday (4) appointed a five-member Court of Inquiry, headed by a Brigade Commander to go deep into the issue, related to this Senior Officer’s conduct and make its recommendations.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Sri Lanka Navy conducted a special operation to chase away Indian trawlers poaching in northern waters of the island in the evening of 04th July 2022.Accordingly, the operation led to the seizure of an Indian trawler with 05 Indian fishermen poaching in Sri Lankan waters off the Analaitivu Island.The Navy deployed Fast Attack Craft of the 4th Fast Attack Flotilla (4 FAF), attached to the Northern Naval Command to chase away those Indian trawlers from Sri Lankan waters, after having spotted them poaching off the Analaitivu Island, via the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL).In this operation, the Navy seized an Indian trawler with 05 Indian fishermen and their fishing gear, for poaching in the island’s waters.In a similar operation carried out on 03rd July, the Navy seized another Indian trawler with 12 fishermen poaching in Sri Lankan waters off Point Pedro.Accordingly, both Indian poaching vessels and 17 Indian fishermen have been produced for onward legal proceedings.

PHILADELPHIA - The sun is leaving with the Fourth of July holiday as Tuesday begins several days of rain this week.Tuesday morning will start with a bit of sun, which will quickly turn into cloudy skies and eventually rain later this afternoon.A chance of rain and pop-up thunderstorms is in the forecast for Tuesday afternoon, and into the evening hours. Heads up if you're headed to the Phillies game!With the rain come more humidity and a muggy 88-degree high.Wet weather is expected to stick around for the remainder of the week, until sun returns for another beautiful weekend.___TUESDAY: PM storms.

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney reacted to the news of two police officers being shot at Fourth of July festivities and says he's looking forward to the time he will no longer lead the city. On Monday, a large police presence responded to the 2500 block of Spring Garden Street where a massive crowd gathered to watch Jason Derulo performing at the Wawa Welcome America concert and firework show, authorities say. According to officials, a Philadelphia police officer assigned to highway patrol was grazed in the head and another officer, who was a member of the Montgomery County bomb squad, was shot in the shoulder. Both officers were taken to Jefferson University Hospital, where they were treated before being released, says Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw. The gunfire caused the massive crowd of spectators to scatter in the middle of the fireworks show, causing chaos and confusion as people began running. Two police officers suffered non-fatal gunshot wounds when gunfire erupted at a large 4th of July fireworks display in Philadelphia.Kenney and Outlaw spoke to reporters outside of Jefferson Hospital about the incident and gun violence in Philadelphia. Kenney said the day was going smooth at first and described the event as "laid back" and "chill" before shooting began. "[The] weather was beautiful. [The] concert was beautiful, but we live in America and we have the Second Amendment, and we have the Supreme Court of the United States telling everybody they can carry a gun whenever they want," he said.

Airbnb, Udit Goenka, Founder & CEO- PitchGround. Earlier, Zyla raised capital from leading institutional investors, Kae Capital and Secocha Ventures. The company is targeting 5X growth this year with the latest infusion of funds.

Heart disease is an umbrella term for a range of conditions targeting the heart. This diagnosis is considered a major killer globally, responsible for more than 160,000 deaths in the UK alone. A study warns that soil pollution could be triggering the culprit.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The 14th death in connection with fuel queues was reported today in Borella, ​​Colombo.A 60-year-old man who was waiting in a queue to obtain fuel from an LIOC filling station in Borella, and was found dead in his car.According to others who were present at the fuel queue, the deceased had joined the fuel queue in the morning, and had passed away after two hours of waiting in the queue.The deceased was identified as a 60-year-old man named M.D.S.D.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The outgoing Ambassador of Sultanate of Oman to Sri Lanka, Juma Hamdan Hassan AlMalik Alshehhi called on the Speaker, Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena yesterday (04).The Omani Ambassador stated that he would support the strengthening of bilateral relations between the two countries in fuel, gas and investment opportunities.Moreover, the need to strengthen relations between the two countries through the Sri Lanka-Oman Parliamentary Friendship Association was also discussed between the two dignitaries.The Speaker appreciated Ambassador Juma Hamdan’s support to Sri Lanka during his eight years in office, and the Secretary General of the Parliament, Dhammika Dasanayake was also present at this occasion.