PUCSL wants Social Media ban lifted immediately

An Edmonton high school student is in hospital after a serious assault outside McNally High School. As Sarah Komadina explains, police are investigating what happened.

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Anessa Gower, 35, arrested by Richmond Police and charged by Contra Costa County D.A.'s office with 29 counts of lewd acts with minors, including statutory rape against boys, ages 15 to 17. RICHMOND, Calif. - A Richmond charter school teacher has been arrested and charged with 29 counts of lewd acts with minors, including statutory rape, officials say.

GOODYEAR, Ariz. - A house party in Goodyear got out of control on the night of Feb. 19, when at least 200 teenagers reportedly invaded a house.Almost two months since the party, we are learning more about what happened.According to information we obtained on April 8, 21-year-old Salim Ghulam Mustafa has been booked into the Maricopa County Jail, while a juvenile was booked into the Durango Juvenile Detention Center."This is my first case really dealing with the social media, as far as search warrants into social media, and that’s stemmed from actually getting the originally party flier, and it just went from there," said Detective Travis Roller with the Goodyear Police Department.Mustafa is accused of felony criminal damage, two counts of criminal trespass, disorderly conduct, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, and criminal nuisance.The incident happened at a vacant home, and a neighbor who was watching over the house witnessed the whole thing.In the aftermath of the party, beer and liquor bottles were left everywhere.

body image, but she won’t let it get her down.The 61-year-old got candid about her mental health in a new essay she penned for New Beauty, published earlier this week.The “Hot in Cleveland” actress explained how her “mental and emotional health” greatly improved after she stopped weighing herself every day.She noted that she used to believe that “the number on the scale is never low enough — it’s always too high — so I’m going to just crawl under the covers and not have anyone see me until it is. I’ll be happy once all the weight is gone.”It was only after she finished scribing her memoir “Enough Already,” which hit bookshelves in January, that she decided to cease getting on the scale.“[It] was a big thing for me, and I haven’t gotten on a scale since,” she wrote in her essay.

COLUMBIA, S.C. - South Carolina has scheduled its first execution after corrections officials finished updating the death chamber to prepare for executions by firing squad.The clerk of the State Supreme Court has set a April 29 execution date for Richard Bernard Moore, a 57-year-old man who has spent more than two decades on death row after he was convicted of killing convenience store clerk James Mahoney in Spartanburg.Moore could face a choice between the electric chair and the firing squad, two options available to death row prisoners after legislators altered the state’s capital punishment law last year in an effort to work around a decade-long pause in executions, attributed to the corrections agency’s inability to procure lethal injection drugs.The new law made the electric chair the state’s primary means of execution while giving prisoners the option of choosing death by firing squad or lethal injection, if those methods are available.The Lee Correctional Institution, in Bishopville, South Carolina, remains on lockdown on April 16, 2018, after an overnight riot killed seven while also injuring seventeen other inmates. / AFP PHOTO / Logan Cyrus (Photo credit should read LOGAN CYRUS The state corrections agency said last month it had finished developing protocols for firing squad executions and completed $53,600 in renovations on the death chamber in Columbia, installing a metal chair with restraints that faces a wall with a rectangular opening 15 feet (4.6 meters) away.In the case of a firing squad execution, three volunteer shooters — all Corrections Department employees — will have rifles loaded with live ammunition, with their weapons trained on the inmate’s heart.

COVID-19, the Waterloo Region District School Board says it will soon be providing parents with more information about the situation.The board says caregivers of children will begin receiving daily reports from their school’s principals which will show the number of COVID-19 cases reported as well as the classes which have been affected.It says that if a COVID-19 case is reported in a child’s class, that kid can still attend school. Testing positive weeks after a COVID-19 diagnosis: What it means for travel The reports will not identify any staff or students.If a caregiver does not receive a report on a particular day, that means there were no new cases reported at their child’s school.A spokesperson for the board told Global News that this is a local initiative that is not being implemented at the behest of the province.The board is also warning parents that there is the possibility that classrooms or entire schools may be forced to close going forward.“We are facing increased staffing challenges due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases, and continue to implement a number of strategies to ensure schools stay open for learning,” the letter from the board read.“We have been very fortunate that to date, no WRDSB schools have been closed due to staff shortages.”The board says parents will receive 24-hours notice through School-Day if there is a closure.

ALABAMA (AP) - Alabama lawmakers approved sweeping legislation Thursday to outlaw gender-affirming medications for transgender youths, as well as a separate measure setting rules about school bathrooms and prohibiting early classroom instruction on sexual and gender identity — a bill critics have dubbed "Don’t Say Gay."Download the FOX 5 DC News App for Local Breaking News and WeatherThe legislation now goes to Republican Gov. Kay Ivey for her consideration as Alabama becomes the latest red state to seek legislation and policies aimed at trans young people. Ivey, who is running for reelection, has not indicated whether she will sign the measures.The House of Representatives voted 66-28, largely along party lines, to grant final approval to legislation that would make it a felony for a doctor to prescribe puberty blockers or hormones to aid in the gender transition of anyone under age 19.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Department of Buddhist Affairs has decided to hold the Dhamma School Grade Examinations from Grade 6 to Grade 10 on April 24th.This year the examination will be held at 10,320 Dhamma Schools covering the entire island.Due to the curfew in the country, Dhamma School examinations could NOT be held on the scheduled date.

Sarah Jessica Parker tested positive for COVID-19 just days after her husband and co-star Matthew Broderick caught the coronavirus, as both stars are now forced to pull out of the Broadway show Plaza Suite.'With both Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker positive for COVID, tonight’s performance of ‘Plaza Suite’ is canceled,' the show’s producers said in a statement to Variety.'The producers apologize for the inconvenience this has caused audience members. Ticket holders should contact their point of sale to reschedule for a future performance or obtain a refund.' Feel better: Sarah Jessica Parker tested positive for COVID-19 just days after her husband and co-star Matthew Broderick caught the coronavirus , as both stars are now forced to pull out of the Broadway show Plaza Suite Red carpet ready: Only 10 days ago, Matthew and SJP stunned at the premiere of their long-awaited Broadway showProducers added: 'Everyone wishes Matthew and Sarah Jessica a speedy recovery.'The show had kept going despite Broderick's absence on Tuesday with an understudy, but with neither star now available — who play three couples over three acts in a hotel suite— producers had little options.

PHILADELPHIA - A massive truck fire on I-95 near the Ben Franklin Bridge has closed lanes in both directions due to thick smoke. The ongoing closure has caused a significant backup in both directions of I-95. PATCO has also stopped traveling across the bridge and the foot walk across the bridge has been closed. There are no reports of injuries or what sparked the inferno. ___DOWNLOAD: FOX 29 NEWS APP | FOX 29 WEATHER AUTHORITY APPSUBSCRIBE: Good Day Digest Newsletter | FOX 29 Philly on YouTubeAdvertisementFOLLOW: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick are the latest celebs to test positive for COVID-19. The couple's positive diagnosis was revealed on the official Instagram account for their Broadway show, , on Thursday.«Today, Sarah Jessica Parker tested positive for COVID with a second test confirming the diagnosis,» the post began, before announcing that Thursday night's performance of the Neil Simon production would be cancelled.

LANGHORNE, Pa. - A lot of sad news has happened in the area in the last week, so it’s always good to share a story with a happy ending. A Bucks County man needing a kidney donor has found a match, all thanks to social media."I felt like I won the lottery of life, I really did," Joe Fitch commented.It’s a rainy, gloomy April afternoon, but that could never dull the enthusiasm and gratitude oozing from 55-year-old kidney transplant recipient Joe Fitch of Langhorne."After the broadcast that you guys had done last year, I had a donor who watched the program and she started testing," Fitch explained.MORE HEADLINES:The donor who saw the shared social media post of Joe’s story on FOX 29 emerged.

PHILADELPHIA - Officials in the Upper Darby School District are investigating a photo with a threatening message that they believe may have been taken in Drexel Hill Middle School bathroom.Officials said the photo shows a bathroom with purple and gold tile with the following message overlaid on the picture."If h wanna live dint come frm (sic) bro (picture of a green cartoon gun)#DHMS 4/8/22DHMS (picture of a green cartoon gun)don’t come to school tomorrow on friday!! (pictures of three green cartoon guns)"Superintendent Daniel P. McGary wrote in a letter to families that the district is not closing schools on Friday, but there will be patrols from Upper Darby Police Department at Drexel Hill Middle School. "We are taking this threat seriously and have contacted the police to report the social media posting," McGary wrote.

Waterloo Region District School Board has issued a warning to families that there may be bus cancellations in the future due to COVID-19.The board says Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region (STSWR) has seen an increase in the number of drivers being unavailable due to COVID-19. COVID-19 rapid tests an imperfect and necessary tool in potential sixth wave, experts say Because of this, some routes may need to be cancelled if STSWR is unable to get coverage for the absences.The board says parents can find out through STSWR’s website or their school if a bus route is cancelled.

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Mattea Roach, a 23-year-old Nova Scotian now living in Toronto, won $38,000 on Wednesday night’s episode — bringing her two-day total to $70,801.She correctly answered 35 out of the 60 clues during the episode — a feat host Mayim Bialik called “very impressive.”Going into the Final Jeopardy! round, Roach could not be caught: she had $28,800 while her two competitors had $2,200 each.She was the only contestant who answered the final clue correctly. ‘Beyond excited’ - Woman from Nova Scotia wins on Jeopardy! Roach told Global News on Wednesday being selected to compete on the show has been “surreal.”Since news of her appearance was made public, Roach said people near and far have reached out to wish her luck.“I want to reiterate again how much the support from people all over Canada means to me,” she said.“It’s been a while since there’s been a Canadian winner on Jeopardy! — I think a couple of years.

Narendra Modi took to Twitter on Thursday and shared," greetings on World Health Day. May everyone be blessed with good health and wellness. Today is also a day to express gratitude to all those associated with the health sector. It is their hardwork that has kept our planet protected."

FILE-Elon Musk attends TIME Person of the Year on December 13, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for TIME) WASHINGTON - A list featuring the top earners in the world has been released by Forbes. Forbes comprised a list of more than 2,000 billionaires worldwide and found over 1,000 billionaires who added to their massive fortunes this year compared to 2021.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Ministry of Education announced that the 3rd school term 2021 for Government schools and Government approved private schools will end on Wednesday (6).The Secretary to the Ministry of Education said the 2022 school year begins on the 18th of April 2022.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Ministry of Education announced that school hours have been extended by one hour from April 18th, 2022.Secretary to the Ministry of Education, Prof. Kapila Perera stated that these steps have been taken to complete the school hours from the first school term which commences on the 18th of April to the end of the 23rd of December, 2022.Accordingly, school schedules, including interim vacations, have been submitted to the principals, he said.

Matthew Broderick has tested positive for COVID-19, and will not be able to perform Tuesday in the Broadway production of the Neil Simon play Plaza Suite held at The Hudson Theater.The 60-year-old actor registered a positive test for the virus 'before today’s performance of Plaza Suite, despite strict adherence to COVID safety protocols,' a Plaza Suite spokesperson told The Hollywood Reporter in a statement, adding that Broderick took a second test which also came up positive.'Everybody wishes him a speedy recovery,' the spokesperson said, adding that Broderick is slated to come back to the stage April 15. The latest:Matthew Broderick, 60, has tested positive for COVID-19, and will not be able to perform Tuesday in the Broadway production of the Neil Simon play Plaza Suite held at The Hudson Theater.

Matthew Broderick will not be stepping onstage for the Tuesday, April 5 Broadway performance of “Plaza Suite”.

ORLANDO, Fla. - Lawyers representing the family of Tyre Sampson, the teen who fell off a drop tower ride at ICON Park in March and died, visited the amusement park Tuesday morning in Orlando, Florida to get their first look at the ride.CONTINUING COVERAGE: Icon Park Death InvestigationAttorney Ben Crump, who represents Yarnell Sampson, Tyre's father, and Michael Haggard, who represents Tyre's mom, Nekia Dodd, were seen talking with various people – presumably inspectors – near the ride.At one point, someone was seen measuring each of the seats, which along with size, weight restrictions, and restraints have become focal points of the investigation from outside experts, lawmakers, and officials into the teen's death."We are doing a thorough investigation into the tragic killing of this 14-year-old child who should have never been killed. We believe this was completely preventable," Crump told reporters in brief remarks.Asked if there was anything that stood out to him during his investigation, Crump reiterated that he and his team were doing a thorough investigation and that they believed the teen's death was preventable."Other than George Floyd's tragic torture video, I think this is the worst tragedy captured on video that I've ever seen," he said.

Matthew Broderick has tested positive for COVID-19.

PHILADELPHIA - A Philadelphia mother is searching for answers after her teenage son was shot and killed while walking home from school Monday afternoon in North Philadelphia. Officers from the Philadelphia Police Department were called to the 2200 block of North 15th Street just before 3 p.m. for reports of a shooting. Philadelphia Police Captain John Walker told reporters a 15-year-old student, later identified as Juan "J.R." Carlos Robles-Corona, had just left Dr. Tanner G.

PHILADELPHIA - Prosecutors in Pennsylvania have dismantled a large-scale drug ring accused of peddling more than 800 pounds of methamphetamine and other drugs in multiple states.Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele was joined by local and federal agencies Tuesday in announcing charges against Tyrone Baker, 29, Shakeem Johnson, 27, Joshua Quiles, 31, Jhamir Winans, 21, and Rickey Evans, 28. Investigators said Evans shipped "large quantities" of drugs from Los Angeles to Baker, Quiles, Winans, Johnson and others in the Philadelphia-area for nearly a year.

FILE-"All Boys Aren't Blue" is one of the books on a list of the 10 most challenged books in school libraries. (Stephen M.

COLOMBO (News 1st):  Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has revoked the proclamation on Public Emergency with effect from midnight on 5th April 2022.

Police have released surveillance video of a suspect wanted for burglary in Wissahickon. PHILADELPHIA, Pa - Police are attempting to identify a suspect in a burglary they say happened in Wissahickon late last month. Police say the suspect forced open a front door to the apartment complex on East Salaignac Street on March 22. After this initial incident, the suspect was caught on video surveillance burglarizing two separate apartments, authorities say. Police are asking anyone with information of the incident to contact them.

PHILADELPHIA – Philadelphia health officials are recommending that people wear masks in public indoor spaces to help thwart a growing number of COVID-19 infections in the city. Philadelphia Department of Health said in a Monday press release that coronavirus case in Philadelphia have increased by more than 50% in the last ten days. This jump comes as COVID-19 infections in Philadelphia have been slowly rising over the last several weeks, according to officials."As we see more cases of COVID-19 in the city, everyone’s risk goes up," Health Commissioner Dr.

Concerns are rising among some health workers, as Canada reports another uptick in COVID-19 hospitalizations.

PHILADELPHIA - Thousands of flights were canceled over the weekend that stymied spring travel plans for pandemic-weary Americans eager to explore.FlightAware, a website that tracks flights, noted major disruptions at several Florida airports, including in Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Tampa and Orlando, as well as Baltimore, New York and other airports around the country.

COVID-19 cases spreading at their schools after a change in protocol, the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) says.In a tweet Monday, the board said notification letters will now be shared with the entire school community and “include all impacted classes in the school.”The TDSB said the move would provide a “more comprehensive picture” of the pandemic in schools and will continue until the end of this school year.Moving forward, COVID-19 notification letters will now be shared with the entire school community and include all impacted classes in the school. This updated process will provide a more comprehensive picture and continue until the end of this school year.— Toronto District School Board (@tdsb) April 4, 2022Students at TDSB schools have faced a turbulent few pandemic months.In March, a request from the board to delay the end of mask mandates in classrooms was rejected by Queen’s Park.

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Jury selection in the deadliest mass shooting ever to go to trial will begin Monday with preliminary screening for the panel that will determine whether Nikolas Cruz will be put to death for murdering 17 students and staff members at a Parkland, Florida, high school.Court officials say 1,500 candidates or more could be brought before Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer, prosecutors, and Cruz’s public defenders for initial screening over the next several weeks. The final panel will comprise 12 jurors plus eight alternates.

MARK Wright has opened up to his fans about "wanting to feel better" after stepping back from his intensive fitness routine. The former The Only Way Is Essex star - who is a keen sportsman and runs personal training app LiveWright with his brother Josh - gave a health update to his Instagram following on Sunday. Mark, 35, detailed how he'd fallen off the wagon with his diet and exercise in the weeks after surgery to remove a tumour from his armpit.

An Afghan farmer cuts into a poppy bulb to extract the sap, which will be used to make opium, in a field May 6, 2002 in the village of Markhanai in the Tora Bora region of Afghanistan. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban announced a ban Sunday on poppy production, even as farmers across the country began harvesting the bright red flower that produces the opium used to make heroin.The order warns farmers that their crops will be burned and they can be jailed if they proceed with the harvest.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Human Rights Commission has noted that imposing a social media ban is a violation of Human Rights.The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka has stressed that imposing Public Emergency without proper assessment of a threat to national security, is a violation of Human Rights.Chairperson of the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka retired Supreme Court Judge Rohini Marasinghe told News 1st that this decision was reached at a special meeting held on Sunday (4).The HRCSL Chairperson also said that it is unjust and unfair for the TRC to impose a Blanket Closure of social media upon being requested to do so by the Ministry of Defence.The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka views such actions as a violation of Human Rights.The Human Rights Commission noted that it would inform the TRC to immediately lift the ban on social media.It added that if a person is attempting to mislead the public via social media, the law needs to be enforced against the said individual and that banning social media used by the community at large is a violation of human rights.In addition, the Human Rights Commission has condemned the attacks on journalists during a protest in Mirihana, Nugeogda on the 31st of March.Chairperson of the HRCSL said the Inspector General of Police will be summoned to the Commission for an explanation on Tuesday (5).Further, the HRCSL is also looking into an attack on protestors by a Senior Cop at a protest in Anuradhapura.That senior police officer too will be summoned to the HRCSL on Tuesday (5) for an explanation.

COLOMBO (News 1st); A special meeting of the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanlka is scheduled to be held on Monday (4).The Chairperson of the Human Right Commission, Supreme Court Judge (Rtd) Rohini Marasinghe, said the special meeting is aimed at discussing several issues, including examining the legitimacy of imposing a public emergency to control public protests.The HRC emphasized that it will alway be present to protect the Human Rights of the citizens as enshrined in the constitution of Sri Lanka.The commission said it is closely monitoring the human rights records of those arrested on suspicion of their involvement the protests that took place on Thursday (31) night in Mirihana, Nugegoda.The Chairperson of the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka further stated that necessary action to be taken in this regard will be discussed at the special meeting which is to be held on Monday (4).

COLOMBO (News 1st); The social media ban will be lifted at 3:30 PM today (03), says the Ministry of Technology.

COLOMBO (News 1st); A blanket closure of social media is NOT permissible under any circumstances, because it is not inciting the people, but the people are expressing their legitimate right, said the Chairperson of the Sri Lanka Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka.Sri Lanka has blocked access to Social Media following a request by the Ministry of Defense. This was confirmed by the Secretary to the Ministry of Technology.The move comes after the government decided to impose an nationwide curfew that came into effect from 6 PM on Saturday (2) to 6 AM on Monday (4).

COLOMBO (News 1st); State Minister of Digital Technology and Enterprise Development, Namal Rajapaksa has said that he NEVER condones the blocking of Social Media.“I will never condone the blocking of social media. The availability of VPN, just like I’m using now, makes such bans completely useless.

Gwyneth Paltrow, 49, the notoriously disciplined, lithe-limbed founder of the lifestyle brand, must have been tough. Not to mention how the pressure to embody the wellness principles that underpin Goop’s brand philosophy would take its toll on any mortal, especially if you haven’t grown up in Hollywood’s glare as Paltrow has.I can relate to Loehnen’s sentiment. At my core I am a comfort eater, dining like a teenager for bouts of time in a thinly veiled attempt to soothe and distract from the undulating hormones and responsibilities that plague women in midlife.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - APRIL 01: Cameron Brink #22 of the Stanford Cardinal shoots the ball over Olivia Nelson-Ododa #20 of the UConn Huskies during the 2022 NCAA Women's Final Four semifinal game 2 at Target Center on April 01, 2022 in Minneapolis MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - It’s one of the most remarkable records in sports. Geno Auriemma and his UConn Huskies are 11-0 in NCAA championship games.The Huskies will look to continue that run when they face South Carolina for the women’s basketball title on Sunday night.Auriemma always downplays his role in the undefeated mark saying it’s easy when you have the best players."I think for me the approach that’s worked the best is make sure you bring the best team," Auriemma said. "So I would venture to say that all 11 times that we’ve won — maybe there was one time — but I don’t think we surprised anybody by winning because we had the best team.

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Matt Tebbutt, has hosted BBC's Saturday Kitchen since the departure of James Martin in 2016.The television chef has spoken exclusively to Express.co.uk about how he is doing since having "emergency" keyhole surgery in January.Matt was rushed to hospital in the middle of January this year, telling his fans on January 19.He posted a picture from a hospital bed, worrying many, but reassured his fans he was getting the help he needed.Matt has since fully recovered and has spoken to Express.co.uk about how he is doing.He said: "Oh god, it was a bit of a scare, but luckily, I got away with just having keyhole surgery."I'm feeling fine now and pretty much back to normal, thanks to all the wonderful staff at The Grange hospital in Newport."At the time with the picture of himself in a hospital bed, he penned on Instagram: "Me, a morphine drip and an emergency appendectomy are keeping me from a much anticipated lunch at @manteca_london with @ollysmith @sarah10016 @hardiegrantuk."But everything and everyone here at The Grange hospital in Gwent has been fantastic."Couldn’t ask for more from such a brilliant health service."So grateful. #nhs #nhsnurse #thegrangehospital #appendectomy."Friends, along with other social media users, took to the comments to wish the TV star well after the shocking news.Susanna Reid said: "Ouch."Naga Munchetty also commented: "Get well soon xx."DJ Sara Cox added: "Woah! Matt! Hope you're feeling better.