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Residents of Beijing fretted over anti-virus restrictions curbing their movement while also worrying about the dozens of new Covid-19 cases reported daily, as China's leaders threatened action against critics of their zero-tolerance Covid policy.

Covid-19 recovery rate was 98.74%, the Health Ministry said.

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Kerala alone -- were reported in a 24-hour span, taking the cumulative death toll to 5,24,002.

Nova Scotia’s Mattea Roach has won her 23rd Jeopardy! game, but not without giving her fans a big scare.

Ikea Canada has revealed an internal data breach impacting 95,000 Canadians, Global News has learned.

SAN FRANCISCO - A self-proclaimed "Pro-Life Spiderman" was back at again Thursday morning, days after he scaled the 60-floor Salesforce Tower in San Francisco.Maison DesChamps, 22, made his way to the East Coast where he was captured climbing the 721-foot New York Times building.On his ascent up, DesChamps hung two anti-abortion banners from the building.According to the New York Post, one of the signs read, "Abortion kills more than 911 every week!" The second sign had the image of a fetus and called out a certain doctor whom it accused of having "killed this baby."DesChamps documented some of his climb on Instagram, as he's done previously.A man was arrested after scaling the Salesforce Tower on Tuesday. KTVU's Christien Kafton reports"I'm up here on the boss level and no one is up here.

Jon Batiste is currently battling COVID-19.

COVID-19 Vaccine was authorized for emergency use on February 27, 2021. On April 13, 2021, however, the FDA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), announced a recommended pause in administration of the vaccine to investigate six reported cases of thrombocytopenia syndrome (TTS.

FALLS CHURCH, Va. - Amber Heard was back on the stand Thursday morning tearfully testifying about the abuse she said she suffered at the hands of her ex-husband, Johnny Depp.During her testimony in the defamation trial involving the one-time Hollywood couple, Heard shared details about the first time she says she hit Depp.She also described an intense physical fight between her and her ex-husband where she says Depp repeated "I f****** hate you" to her.She got emotional describing an intense physical fight between her and Depp, but said she couldn't remember parts of the altercation. Heard did recall seeing lots of broken glass and feeling like she couldn't get through to Depp. She testified that she saw dried blood on a wall that appeared to spell something the morning after the spat.  During her testimony Wednesday as she took the stand for the first time in the trial, Heard spoke about how the couple met during their work on the film "The Rum Diary" and how they began dating while doing a press tour for the film's release in 2011.Outside of the courtroom, crowds of mostly Johnny Depp supporters lined up early Wednesday and again Thursday, in hopes of being allowed inside for the testimony.

PHILADELPHIA - People in West Philadelphia are taking the next step in securing their homes and businesses - for free.The West Philadelphia Corridor Collaborative is providing free security cameras to 310 business and homeowners in high crime areas. They will also receive a three-year warranty.The first 60 applicants were chosen this week, including Angela Atiyah Havens, owner of Amatullah's Treasures at 63rd and Lansdowne."Two blocks down someone got killed more than one time, and down the block the same," Havens said.Some cameras were installed today as part of the free program.

Holby City actress Rosie Marcel has been involved in a real-life hospital drama after she was rushed into an emergency department for surgery. The 44-year-old London-born actress, who appeared as Jac Naylor in the long-running series, took to social media to update her fans on her progress. In snaps she could be seen lying in a hospital bed, with one of the photos showing wires and tubes connected to her body.

WHO via diplomatic channels with data that we don't agree with the methodology followed for us," he added.

Today we are reporting 7,347 community cases, 363 hospitalisations and 24 deaths.

Toronto surpassed a milestone on Thursday, having now administered more than seven million COVID-19 vaccine doses to its residents.Toronto Mayor John Tory made the announcement alongside Toronto’s Medical Officer of Health Dr. Eileen de Villa at the Metro Hall vaccine clinic on Thursday.

WASHINGTON (AP) - A superyacht that American authorities say is owned by a Russian oligarch previously sanctioned for alleged money laundering has been seized by law enforcement in Fiji, the U.S. Justice Department announced Thursday.A judge in Fiji earlier in the week permitted U.S.

(FOX 11 Los Angeles (KTTV))HAVERFORD, Pa. - A Pennsylvania elementary school has reinstated its mask policy after more than a dozen students and staff tested positive for COVID-19 over the last week. Chatham Park Elementary School Principal Dr. Jabari Whitehead said 21 people have been in the school building while contagious over the last seven days.In a letter to families, Dr.

Close-up of top of classic Ms. Pac-Man arcade game from Midway, Sonoma, California, September 11, 2021. Photo courtesy Sftm.

WASHINGTON - Americans should get used to "uncomfortable" postage rate increases in coming years as the U.S. Postal Service seeks to become self-sufficient, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said Thursday.The Postal Service Board of Governors sets postage rates, but DeJoy said he'll advocate for raising prices until "we have accomplished our objective of projecting a trajectory that shows us being self-sustaining.""I believe we have been severely damaged by at least 10 years of a defective pricing model which cannot be satisfied by one or two annual price increases, especially in this inflationary environment," he added.RELATED: US inflation report: Consumer prices jumped 8.5% in past year, highest since 1981DeJoy made the remarks at a Board of Governors meeting in which the Postal Service reported a loss of about $1.7 billion for the latest quarter.A sweeping overhaul meant to shore up the Postal Service's financial future will be reflected in the next quarter's results.

The Ministry of Health has issued infringement notices to two chiropractors who have been seeing patients in person while unvaccinated, breaching clause 7 of the COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order 2021.

Why were two men wanted in connection with murder onboard a small plane that suddenly crashed in northern Ontario last month?

Kevin Vest, 22 NEW CASTLE, Del. - A man and woman have been arrested after police say they committed several car thefts last month.Police say Kevin Vest, 22, and Tiffany Casapulla, 28, have both been identified as suspects in three separate vehicle thefts in New Castle.Tiffany Casapulla, 28 On April 9, police say Vest stole a 2007 Honda Accord from a Wawa parking lot on the 1400 block of Beaver Brook. Vest and Casapulla then allegedly sold the Accord to a business with a forged title.A 2007 Volvo S40 was stolen from the same Wawa just days later on April 13.

A generic photo of an industrial bread mixer. SELMA, N.C. - A North Carolina woman has died from her injuries after getting stuck inside an industrial bread mixer for over an hour, The New York Post reported. 44-year-old Virginia Lopez Severiano was cleaning the industrial-sized mixer at Azteca Market when the machine trapped her.When the authorities arrived, they said they spent over an hour taking the machine apart in order to free her.

BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. (FOX 9) - Videos show a Brooklyn Center police officer grabbing the wrist of Daunte Wright's mother while she was recording a traffic stop Wednesday evening.Katie Wright, the mother of the 20-year-old fatally shot by Brooklyn Center police during a traffic stop last April, says she pulled over on the shoulder of Highway 252 to take video after seeing a large police presence around a single vehicle across the median on the other side of the highway.She began live streaming on Facebook from her phone, showing multiple police cars with lights activated on the shoulder as cars passed by.

Kate Middleton has spoken openly about the "challenges" and "loneliness" of birth and raising children in their younger years as she announced her latest patronage with Maternal Mental Health Alliance.The Duchess of Cambridge, 40, who has a sweet baking tradition with her three children, has long been passionate about awareness for family support and the importance of children's early years, and as Maternal Mental Health Awareness week arrives on May 10, she has shared an important video detailing her work for the cause going forward. Wearing a stunning blue floral dress for the poignant statement, the Duchess began by saying while the birth of a child is one of life's "greatest gifts", it can also be one of "the most challenging times" for families.The mum-of-three shares children Prince George, eight, Princess Charlotte, seven, and Prince Louis, four, with her husband Prince William.

coronavirus off her husband, Ozzy. She had flown home to Los Angeles to care for the rock star who had tested positive, when she too was struck by the pandemic virus.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY - A Pennsylvania man is facing more than 250 charges of possessing child sexual abuse materials.Edward Elvin, 65, was arrested Thursday after officials say they received a tip from Apple last month. The tech company alerted detectives that the 65-year-old may have child sexual abuse materials on his device, according to the DA's office.After tracing the IP address, detectives seized Elvin's phone during a search of his home in Montgomery County.Hundreds of images containing child sexual abuse were allegedly found on his phone.

FOX NEWS - Mehmet Oz, one of the front-runners in the crowded and divisive GOP Senate primary for an open seat in the crucial battleground state of Pennsylvania, says he's furious over the unprecedented leak of a Supreme Court initial draft opinion that indicates the high court’s conservative majority is likely to overturn the landmark nearly half century old Roe v. Wade abortion ruling.Oz asserted in an interview with Fox News’ Alexandria Hoff on Thursday that "taking information that has been entrusted to you by a Supreme Court justice and for the first time ever leaking it.

LOS ANGELES - Retired U.S. astronaut Scott Kelly, who has publicly sparred with the outspoken head of Russia's space agency following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, has tweeted a thread by former U.S. Army commander Mark Hertling containing advice on how to disable Russian tanks. "‘How to Sabotage your Russian Tank.’ Thank you General Hertling!" wrote Kelly in a tweet posted on May 5. The thread contains a list of tips by Hertling on how to sabotage Russian tanks following reports of demoralized Russian troops in Ukraine sabotaging their own equipment.https://twitter.com/MarkHertling/status/1522240720521867269"We understand some of you are sabotaging your tanks which means others may want to and do not know the best way.

FILE - Vials with the coronavirus vaccine from Johnson & Johnson sit on a table. (Daniel Karmann/picture alliance via Getty Images)WASHINGTON - U.S.

Dr. Bartley Griffith and David Bennet Sr. (University of Maryland School of Medicine)A pig heart, transplanted earlier this year into a human patient who died two months later, was infected with a pig virus, according to the surgeon who performed the procedure. The virus that was found during testing is called porcine cytomegalovirus (pCMV) and mostly infects pigs but it has been found in humans, according to SwineHealth.org.

TORONTO, ON- APRIL 28 - Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) covers his face after getting an elbow from Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam (43) that fractured his orbital bone and left him with a concussion as the Toronto Raptors fall the P PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia 76ers all-star center Joel Embiid will not play in game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Miami Heat, according to reports. Embiid suffered a broken orbital bone and a concussion in the Sixers' close out game against the Toronto Raptors while defending a hard drive to the basket by Pascal Siakam. ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports that while Embiid is currently not expected to play, "progress could be made to change his availability."Embiid was already playing with a torn ligament in his right thumb that he sustained earlier in the Toronto series. AdvertisementThe Sixers will need to climb back from a 2-0 hole if they want to advance past the second round of the playoffs.

PHILADELPHIA - As Mother's Day approaches, local families impacted by gun violence marched in Philadelphia to call for peace and change within communities.The march was organized by Mothers In Charge, a non-profit group that consists of mothers, grandmothers, sisters and aunts who have lost loved ones to violence. Wallace Battle-Scott participated in the march on behalf of her 19-year-old son, who was gunned down last fall inside a car she helped him buy to commute to college."You’ve got to put the guns down they are destroying our lives," Battle-Scott said. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESMothers In Charge labeled Thursday's march "Sons, Put Down Your Guns" and drew additional support from local anti-crime community organizations. Together, they marched from the Philadelphia School District building to City Hall. "Too many of us don’t even have the closure to hug our babies, to say goodbye to our babies," a speaker said.

In highly anticipated findings today, the technical advisory group for the World Health Organization (WHO) released excess death data for 2020 and 2021, which suggest that the real COVID-19 number is nearly three times higher than officially reported.

WASHINGTON (FOX 5 DC) - Could the government be moving to cancel college student loan debt? It's an issue that's gaining more attention as the Biden administration moves closer to a possible decision.Download the FOX 5 DC News App for Local Breaking News and WeatherThe topic sparked political divisions on Capitol Hill on Thursday during a hearing.It's estimated about 43 million Americans owe $1.6 trillion on their student loans. This is more than both credit card or car payments.The political battle lines are sharp.

Bed sheets and pillows. (Photo by John Greim/LightRocket via Getty Images) WASHINGTON - The Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission announced Thursday that Kohl’s and Walmart have agreed to pay a combined $2.5 million and $3 million in civil penalties, as part of settlements to resolve allegations of violations around the use of "bamboo" in marketing campaigns. According to the press release, the two companies allegedly violated the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act (Textile Act) and associated rules and the Federal Trade Commission Act by making deceptive claims about products supposedly made of bamboo. In complaints filed in the U.S.

AUSTIN, Texas - An ancient Roman portrait dating from the first century BC or first century AD was discovered in a Goodwill Store in Austin in 2018, according to the San Antonio Museum of Art. The bust depicts famed Roman commander Nero Claudius Drusus Germanicus, also known as Drusus Germanicus or Drusus the Elder. Laura Young reportedly purchased the 2,000-year-old Roman bust at a Goodwill store for $35 in 2018. After bringing it home, she began researching its provenance and discovered that it had once stood in the Pompejanum museum.

With over 25 million inhabitants, Shanghai is one of the world's largest cities, a global financial centre and a glittering monument to China’s economic boom. But, today, the vibrant megacity has been reduced to a ghost town.

Two studies based on phase 3 clinical trials published yesterday in the New England Journal of Medicine show promising results for two novel COVID-19 vaccine platforms—a plant-based coronavirus-like particle vaccine, and a receptor-binding domain (RBD)–dimer-based vaccine.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lankan Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa on Wednesday (20) called for the appointment of an investigation body comprising of retired Supreme Court judges to conduct an impartial probe into the Rambukkana shooting.He said investigations carried out by the police cannot be accepted.Having failed to disperse those who had been blocking the railway line at Rambukkana for over 15 hours in protest against the latest increase in the price of diesel and petrol, the police on Tuesday (19) evening opened fire on protesters. One person was killed, and dozens including police officers were injured.He called on the Speaker to summon the Defense Secretary, Public Security Minister, IGP, and the SSP who ordered the shooting, as well the political forces who stood behind the SSP, so that the party leaders can grill them on the matter.Speaking on the political front, Sajith Premadasa said at the party leaders meeting the Speaker had noted that if the party leaders in unison call for the president to step down, he is prepared to do so.“We are prepared to do it.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Samagi Jana Balawegaya signed a no-confidence motion against the government and an impeachment motion against the President on Tuesday (12).Thus, the Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, with his group of parliamentarians, signed them at the Office of the Leader of the Opposition, according to a Facebook post.The Leader of the Opposition said that the Samagi Jana Balawegaya stands together with the people fighting on the streets against the government and will work for all possible democratic victories in Parliament to realize it.He added that, in addition to the no-confidence motion and the impeachment, they will continue a fight for the reversal of the 20th Amendment and re-enactment of the 19th Amendment and for all democratic victories by constitutional means.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lankan Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has warned that if the President and Government do not heed the calls of the people, the Opposition will be compelled to proceed with a motion of no-confidence as per the provisions of the constitution.In response to the government members commenting to bring forth such a motion, the Opposition Leader noted that those in government should not forget that 6.9 Mn people voted for the President, and 6.8 Mn people voted for the government.“Do not forget that. Decide for yourselves on how you will be able to return to the people and to your respective electorates,” he told the government side.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Former Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa abruptly left the Party Leaders meeting in Parliament on Tuesday (5).Speaking exclusively to News 1st, Rajapaksa said the President and Prime Minister has invited anyone from other political parties to step forward.Commending on the decision taken by some MPs to remain independent, he said that the SLPP is an independent party.

COLOMBO (News 1st); It is time to abolish the Executive Presidency, says the Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa. Making a statement at the Parliament today (05), the Opposition Leader said that although many are calling for the abolishment of the 20th amendment, however time has arrived to amend the Executive Presidency.He further stated that although the Executive Presidency may be abolished, an Executive Prime Minister who is able to do things according to his wishes is also unnecessary. Emphasizing that there should be a checks and balances system, the Opposition Leader said that a large amount of executive power should not be centralized on any person. Citing an incident which took place at the Parliament mere moments earlier, the Opposition Leader stated that with such acts, Premadasa said that such methods of bribery were used to gain allegiance with the 20th Amendment at Parliament. Therefore, he added, the entire Government, starting from the President, must resign.Proposal to abolish Executive Presidency must be brought to Parliament this week.Will not accept any ministerial position, and power will ONLY be obtained with the blessings of the people.– #Opposition Leader #Sajith Premadasa#lka #SriLanka #SLnews #News1st #Parliament— Newsfirst.lk Sri Lanka (@NewsfirstSL) April 5, 2022There should be no voice in Parliament, apart from the voice heard from the streets.The people want a change in government, the Parliament must understand it.– #Opposition Leader #Sajith Premadasa#lka #SriLanka #SLnews #News1st #Parliament— Newsfirst.lk Sri Lanka (@NewsfirstSL) April 5, 2022