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COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka Police arrested two people for stealing a car from Thalawathugoda.Sri Lanka Police said that the stolen car, two mobile phones, several SIM cards, and a device used to activate cars were seized from the possession of the suspects.They are both aged 32, and 39 years from Thihagoda, and Kaduwela, said Sri Lanka Police.The car in question was stolen on Saturday (27), added Sri Lanka Police.According to reports, a sophisticated device had been used to activate the car, to allow the two men to steal it. 

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan waves to supporters as he claims victory in the Turkish presidential election runoff outside the presidents residence in kisikli on May 28, 2023 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) ANKARA, Turkey - Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan won reelection Sunday, according to unofficial results, in a victory that extends his increasingly authoritarian rule into a third decade as the country reels from high inflation and the aftermath of an earthquake that leveled entire cities.A third term gives Erdogan an even stronger hand domestically and internationally, and the election results will have implications far beyond Ankara.

Celine Dion has officially announced the cancelation of her Courage World Tour after her continuous battle with an incurable neurological disorder. The iconic 55-year-old singer took to Instagram to update fans on her health condition.

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COLOMBO (News 1st); A group of Opposition MPs in Sri Lanka have requested the speaker of parliament to take disciplinary action against fellow MP Ali Sabri Raheem, who was earlier detained for illegally carrying 3.5 kg of gold and over 90 mobile phones.The MPs claim that the Puttlam District lawmaker had used his parliamentary privileges and diplomatic passport to smuggle the goods via the via lounge of the Katunayake Airport.They also noted that the parliament approved “Code of Conduct” for Members of Parliament on 07th of March 2018 was violated by the conduct of Ali Sabri Raheem.MP Ali Sabri Raheem who was detained by Sri Lanka Customs for illegally carrying gold and mobile phones was released, and he visited parliament on Wednesday (24) for a crucial legislative vote.The MP who previously extended his support to the government, voted against the resolution moved by the government.Speaking EXCLUSIVELY to News 1st that MP said that he saw nothing wrong with Janaka Ratnayake, the Chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka, but he voted against the resolution as the government did not step into clear him with regard to his detention by Sri Lanka Customs."I faced an incident recently. I did nothing wrong. The goods were in the possession of an associate.

ATLANTA - Perhaps it should go without saying that any official government identification, one should be, well, properly attired, if not at very least wearing clothes.A post on the verified Georgia Department of Driver Services’ Facebook page on Tuesday seems to suggest some folks do not know that.The post features a graphic meme of a Neil deGrasse Tyson cutout with his hands up.The graphic reads "Please wear clothes when taking your selfies for your Digital Driver’s License and IDs."The post itself expands on that message reading:"Attention, lovely people of the digital era! Please take pictures with your clothes on when submitting them for your Digital Driver’s License and IDs. Let’s raise our virtual glasses and toast to the future.

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FILE - A visitor takes a picture of Luis Berrueco, "Saint Francis before Pope Honorius III, (c, 1710) on display at the Press Preview For LACMAs "Archive Of The World" Exhibition at Los Angeles County Museum of Art on June 8, 2022, in Los Angeles, Ca Between shutdowns of businesses and schools, social lives upended, and job losses, the pandemic brought dramatic changes to many aspects of life. One result of such a turbulent time now appears to be less exploration of one’s own city, according to new research. A paper, published in late April in the journal Nature Communications, suggests that people are making fewer visits to museums, leisure venues, transport sites, and coffee shops post-pandemic. The study, led by a team of MIT researchers, specifically looked at the movement of people in four U.S.

COLOMBO (News 1st); MP Ali Sabri Raheem who was detained by Sri Lanka Customs for illegally carrying gold and mobile phones was released, and he visited parliament.The MP who previously extended his support to the government, voted against the resolution moved by the government.Speaking EXCLUSIVELY to News 1st that MP said that he saw nothing wrong with Janaka Ratnayake, the Chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka, but he voted against the resolution as the government did not step into clear him with regard to his detention by Sri Lanka Customs."I faced an incident recently. I did nothing wrong. The goods were in the possession of an associate.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lankan Parliamentarian Ali Sabri Raheem who was detained by customs was fined Rs. 7.5 Million for the possession of gold and several other items.Puttlam District MP Ali Sabri Raheem was detained by Sri Lanka Customs on Tuesday (23) morning for the possession of Gold Biscuits.Ali Sabri Raheem was detained by Sri Lanka Customs at the Katunayake Airport upon arriving from Dubai on Tuesday (23) morning.He was detained for the possession of 3.5 kg of Gold Biscuits valued at over Rs.

COLOMBO (News 1st): The National Elections Commission (NEC) is exploring the possibility of establishing mobile voting centres for people with mobility challenges, its Chairman, Attorney-at-Law Nimal Punchihewa said on Saturday (May 20). Accordingly, the vote of such individuals will be collected upon visiting his/her residence, he noted, adding that current election laws must be amended in order to implement such measures.He also noted that laws are being drafted to enable voters who are employed in several selected industries to cast their vote on the day before the election.

FORT DIX - For the first time in five years, Joint Base McGuier-Dix-Lakehurst held a free airshow that organizers hope will inspire the next generation of military aviation fanatics. The event, called Power in the Pines, was placed on hold for half a decade due to finical backing, the coronavirus pandemic, and the base being used to house Afghan refugees. "It's been a long time since we've been able to open the base to the public due to several conditions and reasons, but now we have a literal line of school buses half a mile long to let the kids in on day one of the airshow," Col. Bert Wesley Adams told FOX 29. Onlookers watched in amazement as several aircrafts - including the crowd-favorite F-15 - streaked across the skies at breakneck speeds and pulled off impressive maneuvers.

technology.The free app became available on iPhones and iPads in the U.S. on Thursday and will later be coming to Android devices.

Wendy’s is piloting an underground autonomous robot system with the goal of delivering digital food orders from the kitchen to designated parking spots in seconds. (Provided photo / Wendy’s) DUBLIN, Ohio - Wendy’s is going underground.The fast-food chain this week announced a new partnership with Pipedream, a hyperlogistics company, to pilot an underground autonomous robot system that delivers mobile orders "in seconds."Instead of requiring employees to bring out digital food orders, a robotic system transports the orders underground – from the kitchen to awaiting customers in designated parking spots.RELATED: White Castle hiring robots to ‘give the right tools’ for serving more ‘hot and tasty food’Wendy’s said the goal is to streamline digital ordering and increase efficiencies for restaurant staff. "We know that serving orders quickly and accurately leads to increased customer satisfaction," Deepak Ajmani, the U.S.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka's State Minister of Defence Premitha Bandara Thennakoon notes that the country would develop its disaster management sector to be on par with global standards.He said that Sri Lanka intends to develop the Disaster Management Centre as a global responder to assist countries affected by disasters. State Minister of Defence Premitha Bandara made these observations during a discussion with a US National Guard delegation that met him in Colombo on Wednesday (17).The State Minister, while highlighting the importance of the need to develop civil-military coordination, also said that the Sri Lankan military will be gradually right-sized.He stressed the importance of adopting new and emerging technologies in order to increase effectiveness and efficiency.The US delegation head, Maj. Gen.

report the result of a free NHS rapid lateral flow test.You do not need to register your PCR test if there’s a ‘Registered Kit’ label on the outer bag or the instructions say the test is already registered.If you have a free NHS rapid lateral flow test, take that instead of the PCR test if both of the following apply:You’ll get the results of the rapid lateral flow test quicker.You need all of the following:a mobile phone number so you can get the resultthe test kit barcode number - this is on the plastic tube, plastic bag and the return box in the test kitthe Royal Mail barcode number, if you have it - this is on the Royal Mail postage labelIf you’re registering tests for more than one person, you need to register each test separately to get all the results. Start now Call 119 if you cannot use the online service.Calls are free from mobiles and landlines.

Morgan Wallen is the latest high-profile artist to cancel a tour due to health struggles. On Tuesday, the 29-year-old country music singer announced in an Instagram video he was postponing six weeks of his "One Night At A Time" world tour after receiving "bad news" from his doctors at Vanderbilt Voice Center.

LOS ANGELES - How many times have you heard "a mother will always fight off anybody to keep her children safe?" You could say the same about this dad after he was caught on camera fighting off a burglar in his own backyard in Mid-City.Security video shows the scary confrontation as it all went down last Thursday.It happened during the burglar's second visit to Danny Lobell's backyard as he returned to the scene of the crime hours later to wipe off his fingerprints. "I look up, and there's the guy. All of a sudden, something… an animal instinct inside of me that's in my DNA as a father, kicked in," said homeowner and father Danny Lobell.

In this photo illustration a Linkedin logo seen displayed on a mobile phone. (Photo Illustration by Stanislav Kogiku/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) LONDON (AP) - Professional networking platform LinkedIn says it’s laying off more than 700 workers and shuttering its China jobs app, in the latest round of tech industry downsizing.LinkedIn blamed "shifts in customer behavior and slower revenue growth" for the cuts, which it announced in a blogpost late Monday.Technology companies have resorted to recurring waves of layoffs over the past year, in new phenomenon to hit the industry that reverses more than a decade of mostly unbridled growth.LinkedIn, which is owned by Microsoft, indicated that the net number of job losses could be less than 500.As part of its strategic shakeup, LinkedIn said it would be "opening up more than 250 new roles" in parts of its operations team as well as new business and account management teams starting on May 15.LinkedIn said it will also shut down its local jobs app for China, InCareer, by August, citing "fierce competition and a challenging macroeconomic climate."InCareer was launched in 2021 as a jobs board that didn’t include a social feed or or the ability to share posts or articles.

VICTORIA, Australia - The 48-year-old was found safe and well by Victoria Police after her car became bogged in mud. A woman who survived five days stranded in the Australian bush with only a few snacks and a bottle of wine was rescued by Victoria Police on Friday.According to officials, the woman from Cheltenham in Melbourne went on a vacation to Bright, Victoria, but when she didn’t make her daily call to check in with family on April 30, they became worried. Emergency services carried out extensive searches but were unable to find any sign of the 48-year-old.(Credit: Victoria Police via Storyful) But, on May 5 – five days after her disappearance – a police helicopter spotted the woman’s car at the end of a dirt road. A police van was directed by the helicopter to her location where she was found safe and well.The woman told officials that she hit a dead-end road and realized she had taken a wrong turn.

A Lanarkshire group are supporting the hungry and people with mental health issues as parts of its aim to “try and build better and stronger communities”.

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia's leader of city parks and recreational facilities is stepping down from her post, according to Mayor Jim Kenney. On Thursday, Kenney announced the resignation of Kathryn Ott Lovell as Commissioner of Philadelphia Parks & Recreation. "When the pandemic forced us all outdoors, our City parks and playgrounds quickly became the center of our lives. During that time, Kathryn led a team at PPR to serve Philadelphians in new ways - turning recreation centers into virtual learning hubs and transforming residential blocks into mobile summer camp experiences," Mayor Kenney said.  "I thank her for her service and wish her the best."According to the Mayor's Office, Lovell is moving on to be the President and CEO of the Philadelphia Visitors Center Corporation, which helps enhance the experience of visitors to Philadelphia. "As a lifelong Philadelphian, serving the city I love, being the Commissioner for the past seven and a half years has been a tremendous honor," Lovell said.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The International Monetary Fund said that when Sri Lanka decides to restructure domestic debt, the island nation must make sure that it also safeguards financial stability.Krishna Srinivasan, the IMF Director for the Asia and Pacific Department said the debt in Sri Lanka was assessed to be unsustainable and even before the IMF program for Sri Lanka was approved there was a need for a path towards restoring sustainability."That includes restructuring debt to all creditors — private creditors, official creditors, and to some extent, domestic debt, for the simple reason that debt sustainability is quite a big challenge in Sri Lanka. But when you restructure domestic debt, you have to make sure that you also safeguard financial stability," he added."Inflation has come down, albeit from high levels.

The latest figures from Social Security Scotland show that by the end of January 2023, some 23,660 people across Scotland were receiving Adult Disability Payment (ADP). The new devolved benefit is replacing Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for existing claimants aged under 65 on April 8, 2013.

Mumbai, India, April 21, 2023 - Veda Rehabilitation and Wellness, the premier rehab and mental health treatment center in India, is proud to introduce its comprehensive range of services tailored to assist individuals grappling with addiction and mental health issues. With a team of over 70 distinguished experts comprising certified addiction counsellors, psychiatrists, psychologists, and other mental health professionals, Veda Rehabilitation and Wellness delivers personalised care and unwavering support to its clients.

SEOUL, South Korea - J-Hope, a member of K-pop sensation BTS, entered a South Korean boot camp Tuesday to start his 18-month compulsory military service, becoming the group’s second member to join the country's army.There was heated public debate in 2022 over whether to offer special exemptions of mandatory military service for BTS members, until the group’s management agency announced in October that all seven members would fulfill their duties.In December, Jin, 30 and the oldest member of BTS, became the band's first member to enter the army after revoking his request to delay his conscription.South Korean TV footage Tuesday afternoon showed what they called a black minivan likely carrying J-Hope moving into the boot camp in Wonju, about 90 kilometers (55 miles) east of Seoul. Hybe Corp., the parent company of BTS’ management agency Big Hit Music, later confirmed the 29-year-old singer entered the camp.FILE - J-Hope of BTS is seen outside Dior, during the Paris Fashion Week - Menswear Fall Winter 2023 2024 : Day Four on Jan.

The latest statistics from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that by the end of January 2023, there were 3.25million people across Great Britain claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP). The regional breakdown includes over 319,000 claimants living in Scotland, 2.7million in England and 232,000 in Wales.

The Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) annual flagship economic publication, the Asian Development Outlook (ADO) April 2023, forecasts Sri Lanka’s economy to contract further in 2023 before it begins a gradual recovery in 2024, as the country navigates an unprecedented economic crisis. The economy contracted by 7.8% in 2022 and is forecast to contract by 3% in 2023 as it continues to grapple with the challenge of debt restructuring and balance of payments difficulties. Reform measures, such as the reversal of the tax cuts of 2019, and the recent approval of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Extended Fund Facility arrangement will support the country’s efforts to stabilize its economy. Sri Lanka’s recovery from the crisis hinges on timely progress on debt relief and steadfast implementation of reforms.Sri Lanka entered the crisis on a weak footing as pre-pandemic macroeconomic vulnerabilities, policy missteps, and shocks left the country with thin buffers on the eve of the pandemic.In 2022, foreign currency scarcity led to shortages of essentials and triggered an acute energy crisis with prolonged power cuts and transport bottlenecks due to lack of fuel, which Sri Lanka needs to import. Inflation soared and eroded living standards, pushing many into poverty.

COLOMBO (News 1st); In recent days there has been an increase in social media profiles being hacked or prominent figures being impersonated on social media.News 1st reached out to Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, but we're yet to receive a response.Danu Innasithamby is one prominent figure who found multiple fake profiles created using his pictures. Danu Innasithamby said his immediate profile picture and last four to five posts were used in the fake accounts, which led to people believing that it was him.Messages are sent to others from these fake profiles requesting money or to click on a link.Innasithamby said it is concerning because people he has a relationship with may think it is a request from him, while the older generation may be unaware of hacking or other related issues on social media. The official page of former MP Hirunika Premachandra's was also hacked. The former MP said after retrieving her account she found out that a group of people from a foreign country monitored the audience and the growth of accounts of high-ranked profiles in South Asian countries like India and Pakistan.She said after social media accounts are hacked it is sold to a company or a person. Meta has been taking down hundreds of fake accounts globally, which were used to spread political propaganda. News 1st also spoke to an expert on the matter regarding measures social media users can take to secure their social media accounts and avoid being hacked.When creating a social media profile users are advised to make the profile themselves, and avoid sharing the password and other personal details with a third party.Using two-factor authentication is another way users can secure their profiles.

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ORLANDO, Fla. - NASA and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) have announced the four astronauts who will blast off aboard an Orion spacecraft on an out-of-this-world mission that will take them on a 10-day journey around the moon in 2024.The big announcement was made Monday morning at NASA Johnson Space Center’s Ellington Field in Houston."The Artemis II crew represents thousands of people working tirelessly to bring us to the stars. This is their crew, this is our crew, this is humanity's crew," said NASA Administrator Bill Nelson.

Twitter logo photo illustration. (Photo by STR/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Twitter has removed the verification check mark on the main account of The New York Times, one of CEO Elon Musk's most despised news organizations.The removal comes as many of Twitter’s high-profile users are bracing for the loss of the blue check marks that helped verify their identity and distinguish them from imposters on the social media platform.Musk, who owns Twitter, set a deadline of Saturday for verified users to buy a premium Twitter subscription or lose the checks on their profiles.

The latest statistics from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that by the end of January 2023, there were 3.25million people across Great Britain claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP). The regional breakdown includes over 319,000 claimants living in Scotland, 2.7million in England and 232,000 in Wales.

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. - Calling all ice cream lovers: Dairy Queen is giving customers the chance to get their hands on a Dairy Queen Blizzard for just 85 cents.To celebrate the year of 1985 when the popular treat was introduced, a Dairy Queen spokesperson confirmed that fans will be able to enjoy a Blizzard treat for only 85 cents between April 10-23. The deal will only be available through the Minnesota-based ice cream chain’s mobile app.Dairy Queen also announced that the S’mores Blizzard Treat, along with other treats, will return to its summer menu beginning today.  A S'mores flavored blizzard is seen at a Dairy Queen, the first to open in Manhattan, on May 29, 2014 in New York City. There are more than 6,300 Dairy Queens in the U.S.

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Sri Lanka Transport Board said special bus services will operate from the 8th of April for people going to villages for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year season.Chairman Lalith de Alwis said plans are in place to operate long-distance buses during the day and night.He said the service will be in operation till the 17th of April.The SLTB Chairman said the special buses will operate from Colombo to outstation areas, as well as from main cities such as Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Jaffna, Galle, Matara, and Hambantota to the Western Province.de Alwis said passengers commuting on long-distance buses also have the opportunity to reserve seats.He added that passengers can reserve seats by calling the SLTB hotline 1315, through the mobile application or by visiting the sltb.eseat.lk website.

PHILADELPHIA - A dog found abandoned and partially paralyzed after being found on SEPTA tracks in Philadelphia has finally found a forever home. The nonprofit organization Philly Rescue Angles made a public cry for help after the dog was found in December. "Someone has literally dumped this poor dog on the train tracks, he has been laying here for two days," the organization said. "He has literally been laying his body down and the train has been going over him." Lucky's spinal cord injury left him unable to use his back legs and an influx of donations helped the organization fund surgery and rehabilitation. RELATED COVERAGEAfter surgery, Lucky began recovery at a foster home as applications to adopt him piled up. Months later, one of the women who helped save his life welcomed him into her family. According to Philly Rescue Angels, the organization received hundreds of applications to adopt him when he was first posted, but once his spinal cord injury was revealed, many people backed out. "This was a long process, but we know Lucky was ghosted by these people for a reason, because now he is where he belongs," the group said on Instagram. The organization says it will continue to financially support Lucky for the rest of his life as he needs monthly medical care, prescriptions and items to help his mobility. A wishlist has been created to help his new family.

NEW YORK - North Carolina-based First Citizens will buy Silicon Valley Bank, the tech industry-focused financial institution that collapsed earlier this month, rattling the banking industry and sending shockwaves around the world.The deal could reassure investors at a time of shaken confidence in banks, though the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and other regulators had already taken extraordinary steps to head off a wider banking crisis by guaranteeing that depositors in SVB and another failed U.S.

In this photo illustration, the image of Elon Musk is displayed on a computer screen and the logo of twitter on a mobile phone in Ankara, Turkiye on October 06, 2022. Muhammed Selim Korkutata / Anadolu Agency Twitter CEO Elon Musk reportedly sent a notice to staff early Wednesday morning to remind them that working from home is not acceptable.According to Platformer managing editor Zoë Schiffer, Musk emailed employees at 2:30 in the morning, writing that "office is not optional." In the email, he complained that half of the San Francisco headquarters was empty the day before.Musk is not a fan of remote work.

(Vancouver Police Department)SEATTLE - Kirkland Warren was out on bail pending a long-delayed murder trial in Arkansas. But when he was arrested in southwestern Washington state early this month on charges that he assaulted his ex-girlfriend and fired a gunshot into her apartment, he quickly posted bond and was released again.Just a few days later, his ex-girlfriend, Meshay Melendez, 27, and her 7-year-old daughter, Layla Stewart, vanished.

Participant holding a sign at the rally. Thousands of New Yorkers of all backgrounds joined community leaders and city and statewide elected officials in Foley Square at the No Hate. No Fear.

The latest statistics from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that in January 2023, there were 5.6million people across Scotland, England and Wales, receiving financial support through Universal Credit, a benefit intended to help those out of work or on a low income with daily living costs.

ARLINGTON, VA - NOVEMBER 23: An American Airlines plane lands at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport November 23, 2021 in Arlington, Virginia. With Covid-19 vaccinations on the rise and Americans now traveling more freely, U.S.

Drive-up vaccination was part of a 10-day campaign this month to protect Syrians from cholera, especially in earthquake-stricken areas where the risk of infectious disease is rising. ©WHO

LOS ANGELES - Just a handful of words from a business that evokes nostalgia for many is sending the internet into a frenzy, with speculation mounting on what it could possibly mean. The people want to know - is Blockbuster coming back?The question is popping up on the minds of moviegoers alike as it appears Blockbuster's website was resurrected and appeared to be active again, showing off a couple different messages in the standard yellow Blockbuster font against the iconic blue background."Please be kind while we rewind" is what you see on mobile, while "We are working on rewinding your movie" is what appears on desktop. No other context was released.According to the website, it is owned by Dish Network, which owns a number of franchise agreements for the Blockbuster brand.

COVID-19 worsens sleep patterns for 28% of people, and recovery does not guarantee improved sleep due to ongoing inflammation, respiratory issues, and sleep apnea. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a negative impact on the sleep patterns of Indian citizens, according to a recent study by LocalCircles.

FILE IMAGE - A Margherita pie is seen served on July 7, 2020, in New York, New York. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images) Tuesday, March 14 is National Pi Day, the annual celebration of the mathematical constant Pi — which is approximately equivalent to 3.14. Pi is the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter but also serves as another reason to eat pizza and pie. There are several companies offering deals to celebrate the day.

REDMOND, Wash. - A Washington woman who died with her husband when a stalker from Texas broke into their home and opened fire told a judge days earlier she'd just had spinal surgery and was struggling with limited mobility as her harasser ignored requests to leave her alone."I have had major back surgery and my mobility has been affected, and I need care 24/7," Zohreh Sadeghi, 33, wrote in an application for an order of protection. "This makes me fear about my ability to respond to a crisis."Ramin Khodakaramrezaei, a 38-year-old trucker who previously lived in Houston, listened to Sadeghi's broadcasts and initially became a friend, according to court documents.