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Canadian study on COVID-19 heart health, vaccines gets funding boost

COVID-19 and COVID-19 mRNA vaccines on the heart is getting a boost in funding following reports of rare cases of myocarditis and pericarditis during the pandemic.The study, called the Canadian Cardiovascular Society National Active Surveillance Study of Myocarditis and/or Pericarditis following mRNA COVID-19 Vaccination (MYCOVACC), will receive an additional $2 million from the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) over two years.In all, the study will have a total investment of $3.6 million over three years.According to a news release, the funding will allow the study to expand and extend patient follow-up and perform cardiac imaging on those affected.“(The study) is working to determine if people who experience these rare heart conditions are at increased risk of future health problems,” said cardiologist Dr. Nathaniel Hawkins, who leads the study.MYCOVACC began in October 2022 in response to reports of rare cases of myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle) and pericarditis (inflammation of the lining surrounding the heart muscle) following mRNA vaccines and COVID-19 infection.“While most people make a full recovery after myocarditis and pericarditis, long-term outcomes warrant further investigation,” the news release reads.

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Duke University to cover tuition for NC, SC students whose families earn $150K or less

North Carolina and South Carolina students with family incomes of $65,000 or less, the research university in Durham announced this week."This additional financial support for undergraduates reflects Duke’s commitment to our students from the Carolinas," Duke University President Vincent Price said in a news release. "By providing even more equitable access to a Duke education, and ensuring students have the resources they need to truly thrive while here at Duke, we will also make our campus community stronger."READ MORE: Student loan repayment: How to prepare for payments when pandemic freeze endsThe program is for all undergraduate students who qualify, Duke said, benefiting about 340 students next academic year."We want to make it easier for families to choose Duke," said Gary Bennett, dean of Trinity College of Arts & Sciences.

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Summer solstice 2023 brings druids, pagans and thousands of curious people to Stonehenge

STONEHENGE, England - All hail the rising sun.Around 8,000 revellers gathered around a prehistoric stone circle on a plain in southern England to express their devotion to the sun, or to have some communal fun.Druids, pagans, hippies, local residents and tourists, many clad in an array of colorful costumes and even antlers, stayed and celebrated at Stonehenge for the night and greeted sunrise on Wednesday, which is the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere.At dawn, the sun rose behind what is known as the Heel Stone in the northeast part of the horizon and the first rays shone into the heart of Stonehenge, one of the world’s most famous prehistoric monuments and a World Heritage Site.A sun-filled dawn followed a slightly misty sunrise, which was greeted with drumming, chanting and cheering."Stonehenge continues to captivate and to bring people together to celebrate the seasons, just as it has done for thousands of years," said Nichola Tasker, director of Stonehenge at English Heritage, a charity that manages hundreds of historic sites."There was a wonderful atmosphere from sunset to sunrise, and everybody enjoyed a very atmospheric morning," she added.FILE - Revellers celebrate the Summer Solstice as the sun rises at Stonehenge, near Amesbury, in Wiltshire, southern England on June 21, 2023, in a festival, which dates back thousands of years, celebrating the longest day of the year when the sun is In addition to the 8,000 people present, English Heritage said that approximately 154,000 people tuned in from around the world to watch the sunset and sunrise on the charity’s livestream.All over the U.K., optimism will reign supreme as summer officially starts.

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Grab cuts around 1,000 jobs in biggest round of layoffs since the pandemic

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BMC Covid scam: ED conducts raids at Aaditya Thackeray's close aide, 15 locations in Mumbai

ALSO READ: Senthil Balaji bail plea denied, ED summons DMK leader's brother, wife for questioning next weekMaharashtra | ED raids residence of Suraj Chavan, allegedly a close aide of Uddhav Thackeray faction leader Aaditya Thackeray, in Chembur. Raids underway since morning https://t.co/ENhSVNH4qP pic.twitter.com/vo8LN6wmC3 The officials claim that the Patkar and his his three partners allegedly bagged Mumbai civic body contracts fraudulently for managing COVID-19 field hospitals during the pandemic.

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Celebrities Who Have Long COVID - Stars Speak Out About Their Experiences With Post-Coronavirus Symptoms

Celebrities are speaking out about their health amid the pandemic.

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Medicaid: More than 1M dropped as states start post-pandemic purge of rolls

FILE - A patient is taken from the dialysis unit after recieving treatment at Regional Medical Center in San Jose, Calif., on July 22, 2020. (Photo By Carlos Avila Gonzalez/The San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images) More than 1 million people have been dropped from Medicaid in the past couple months as some states moved swiftly to halt health care coverage following the end of the coronavirus pandemic.Most got dropped for not filling out paperwork.Though the eligibility review is required by the federal government, President’s Joe Biden’s administration isn’t too pleased at how efficiently some other states are accomplishing the task."Pushing through things and rushing it will lead to eligible people — kids and families — losing coverage for some period of time," Daniel Tsai, a top federal Medicaid official recently told reporters.RELATED: Veozah, a new menopause drug for hot flashes, gets FDA approvalAlready, about 1.5 million people have been removed from Medicaid in more than two dozen states that started the process in April or May, according to publicly available reports and data obtained by The Associated Press.Florida has dropped several hundred thousand people, by far the most among states.

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Three Wuhan scientists 'world's first Covid patients when experiment went wrong'

A new investigation has claimed three Wuhan lab scientists researching Covid-19 were the first to test positive.

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University of Delaware agrees to settle class-action suit over COVID campus shutdown

DOVER, Del. - The University of Delaware has agreed to pay $6.3 million to settle a lawsuit over its campus shutdown in 2020 and the halting of in-person classes because of the coronavirus pandemic.According to court papers that were filed this month and signed by the plaintiffs and university president Dennis Assanis, some 21,000 current and former students could receive cash reimbursements.While agreeing to settle the case, the university continues to deny all allegations of wrongdoing.Court records indicate that the university reached an agreement in principle in late April, less than a month after a federal judge ruled that the case could proceed as a class action on behalf of thousands of students who were enrolled and paid tuition in the spring semester of 2020, when the campus was shut down. Related A federal judge has ruled that a lawsuit against the University of Delaware over its campus shutdown and halting of in-person classes because of coronavirus can proceed as a class action on behalf of thousands of students who were enrolled and paid tuition in spring 2020.Under the settlement, which is awaiting final court approval, the university will pay $6.3 million into an escrow account overseen by a settlement administrator.

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Lanarkshire high school does innovative activities to promote Health Week

A Lanarkshire high school held a variety of fun, informative and innovative activities to promote their Health and Wellbeing Week.

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Philadelphia councilmember introduces legislation banning ski masks citywide: 'Residents want a ban'

Surveillance images from various crimes show suspects wearing ski masks. A Philadelphia councilmember is now working to get the masks banned in the city. PHILADELPHIA - A Philadelphia Councilmember has introduced legislation banning ski masks throughout the city. Councilmember Anthony Phillips, who represents the 9th District, introduced the legislation on Thursday. According to officials, if it passes, the bill would prohibit people from wearing skis masks in schools, recreation centers, daycares, parks, city-owned buildings, or on any mode of transportation. If approved, breaking the ban would result in a $250 penalty. The bill would also impose a $2,000 fine for those wearing ski masks while committing a crime, officials say. Exceptions will be made for various circumstances, including wearing ski masks or balaclavas for traditional holiday costumes, religious holidays, employment, theatrical productions, or winter sports. "Neighbors consistently ask me when Council will ban ski masks and, while going out in the community to get feedback on this issue, the common thread was that residents want a ban," Phillips said.

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High school graduate says she was denied her diploma after dancing across stage

PHILADELPHIA - Four students at Philadelphia High School for Girls claim they were denied their diplomas on stage at graduation after their expressions of excitement drew reactions from the audience.Hafsah Abdur Rahman danced across the stage at the Kimmel Center when she heard her name called during last Friday's graduation ceremony, only to be denied her diploma by the principal. "I was really embarrassed, I didn't think she was not going to give me my diploma because I didn't think I broke any rules," Hafsah said. The graduates families were told not to cheer and hold their applause until the end of the ceremony. Hafsah's family in the crowd respected the rules, but her dance moves elicited a reaction.MORE LOCAL HEADLINES"Miss Mesi said she didn't give me my diploma because the crowd chuckled," Hafsah told FOX 29's Dawn Timmeney. Hafsah said the outburst of joy was brought on by reaching the end of a tumultuous four-year high school career that was partly ravaged by the COVID-19 pandemic. "After four years of high school, all these girls went through a lot - through COVID, mentally, physically - and you just humiliate them," Hafsah's mother Jasmine Reid said. Hafsah feels she had one of life's most memorable moments unnecessarily stolen.

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Devoted Lanarkshire dad with no health problems dies at 44 leaving family heartbroken

A Lanarkshire dad with no health problems has died aged just 44 leaving his heartbroken family completely devastated.

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Billions of dollars in COVID-19 relief aid stolen or wasted, investigation reveals

FILE : A woman picks up free COVID-19 test self-collection kits from the OC Health Care Agency after arriving on a flight at John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, CA on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021. ( Allen J.

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'Alarming' new figures reveal Lanarkshire nursery staff absences for mental health issues

An MSP says she is “alarmed” by new figures highlighting the number of nursery and childminding staff in Lanarkshire absent over the last five years due to mental health issues.

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IRS says it has $1.5 billion in tax refunds waiting to be claimed

FILE - A U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service (IRS) 1040 Individual Income Tax form for the 2019 tax year is arranged for a photograph in Tiskilwa, Illinois, U.S., on March 20, 2020.

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India’s active covid cases decline to 2,555

New Delhi: India logged 169 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours, taking the total case count to 4.49 crore, according to union health ministry data released on Friday. The active caseload stands at 2,555, following a significant decline in cases over the past month after a surge triggered by the XBB.1.16 Omicron variant.

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Kate Garraway shares major health update about husband Derek Draper: ‘It’s amazing’

Kate Garraway has revealed husband Derek Draper has started speaking again, three years after falling ill with Covid-19. The former lobbyist was left close to death on several occasions since he caught the virus at the start of the pandemic in March 2020, and is now confined to a wheelchair, requiring care 24-hours a day. Garraway, 56, was discussing her other half’s health during Thursday’s Loose Women when she shared that he was able to now whisper, a milestone in his recovery.

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Martha Stewart warns American economy will 'go down the drain' if people don't return to offices

FILE - Martha Stewart attends the 2023 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue release party at Hard Rock Hotel New York on May 18, 2023, in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit) Martha Stewart has gone from whipping up delicious meals to whipping the American workforce back into shape.The businesswoman and recent Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model admits she is on a "rampage" to get people in the U.S.

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Philadelphia restaurants win prestigious James Beard Food Award: 'It's been surreal'

PHILADELPHIA - Three Philadelphia restaurateurs won prestigious awards for their eateries at a ceremony Monday night. Fork, High Street, Kalaya and Friday, Saturday, Sunday all took home James Beard Food Awards during a ceremony in Chicago that was streamed to YouTube."It's been surreal to be quite honest," Ellen Yin from High Street Hospitality Group said. She opened FORK over two decades ago helping to make Old City a restaurant destination. "I fell in love with this industry when I was a teenager, but it took me 25 years to realize that a restaurant is where I felt a true sense of belonging," said Yin, who owns both Fork and High Street. Friday, Saturday, Sunday, a restaurant in Center City, was named 'Outstanding restaurant.

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Grieving families demand Humza Yousaf hands over Nicola Sturgeon's pandemic messages

First Minister Humza Yousaf is facing legal action over the release of WhatsApp messages to the covid inquiry, the Sunday Mail can reveal.

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Health Secy Rajesh Bhushan calls for next pandemic preparations with ‘sense of urgency’

India's G20 Presidency, as per PTI reports. “India is committed to minimizing the digital health divide by promoting digital solutions and innovation to aid universal health coverage," Niti Aayog member (Health) Dr VK Paul said during the event. According to Dr Paul, India's digital infrastructure and capabilities are enablers of global economic growth along with human development. He gave the keynote address for the event titled 'Digital Health Innovations and Solutions to Aid Universal Health Coverage and Improve Healthcare Service Delivery' during the second day of the G20 meeting in the city. "India as the voice of Global South is committed to minimizing the digital health divide by promoting digital solutions and innovation to aid universal health coverage," Paul stated.

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United Kingdom celebrates Thank You Day: Honouring unsung Heroes of COVID-19 Pandemic

COVID-19 pandemic. Thank You Day has been recognized by the UK government and several notable individuals such as Lorraine Kelly and Gary Lineker. The holiday recognizes and honours the National Health Service (NHS) staff, as well as volunteers, council workers, social workers, charities, refuse collectors, and faith leaders who played a vital role in supporting and improving the lives of people in their communities during the pandemic.

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Washington won't stand for 'coercion and bullying' from China, US defense secretary says

expanding its own activities around the Indo-Pacific to counter sweeping territorial claims from China, including regularly sailing through and flying over the Taiwan Strait and in the South China Sea.READ MORE: US Army under pressure to make more ammo for Ukraine, potential conflict with China"We are committed to ensuring that every country can fly, sail and operate wherever international law allows," he said at the forum hosted by the International Institute for Strategic Studies think tank. "And every country, large or small, must remain free to conduct lawful maritime activities."U.S.

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Deadly ancient disease overtaking Covid as warning UK facing ticking timebomb

Covid-19 is being replaced by Tuberculosis (TB) as the world’s most deadly infectious disease, as medical experts warn of the threat it poses to the UK.

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Covid-19: India reports 159 fresh infections

New Delhi: India has seen a dip in coronavirus infections, with 159 new cases reported in the last 24 hours, pulling down active caseload to 3,193, the Union health ministry said in an update on Monday. Death toll, since the onset of the pandemic in 2020, rose to 531,882. Health experts have observed a decline in hospital admissions as fewer cases of Covid-19 are being reported. However, the elderly or those with underlying health conditions remain at risk of contracting the virus.

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Experts warn of rapidly spreading avian virus, risk of next human pandemic

Experts have issued warnings about the rapidly changing nature of the virus causing record cases of avian influenza in birds worldwide. They are calling for countries to prioritize the vaccination of their poultry populations to curb the spread of the virus. While the risk to humans remains relatively low, the increasing number of bird flu cases in mammals has raised concerns among experts.

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Debt-Limit Bill Cancels Almost $30 Billion in Pandemic Relief Funding

A deal between President Biden and congressional Republicans to lift the debt ceiling claws back billions of dollars in unspent pandemic relief funding but leaves money in place for front-line Covid-19 investments such as next-generation vaccines and testing.

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Senate passes GOP bill overturning student loan cancellation plan, Biden expected to veto

FILE - US President Joe Biden speaks during a meeting with leaders of his federal emergency preparedness and response team to receive the annual briefing on extreme weather preparedness, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on (SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)WASHINGTON - A Republican measure overturning President Joe Biden's student loan cancellation plan passed the Senate on Thursday and now awaits an expected veto.The vote was 52-46, with support from Democratic Sens. Joe Manchin of West Virginia and Jon Tester of Montana as well as Arizona Sen.

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Educators call for fair funding for Pennsylvania schools amid state budget negotiations

WARMINSTER, Pa. - Educators in Bucks County demanded full and fair funding of public education across the state in the wake of a judge's ruling that called the Commonwealth's funding formula ‘unconstitutional.’Educators, community members, religious leaders and some students gathered outside William Tennent High School in Bucks County’s Centennial School District on Thusday to tout their message of fair and full funding for state schools. "I can tell you that our current system is inadequate and the quality of education one receives is too heavily dependent on the zip code they live in too heavily dependent on a zip code and property wealth," Superintendent of the Centennial School District Dr. Dana Bedden said.The wealthier the community, the better the schools.

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Know any airplane mechanics? Wave of retirements leave some US industries desperate

FILE - Aircraft mechanics work on the lift gate on the tail section of a C-130 cargo plane on Dec. 20, 2017 at Hill Air Force base in Ogden, Utah.

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'The Little Mermaid' McDonald's Happy Meal toys are here

The new "Little Mermaid" Happy Meal features under-the-sea and on-land characters such as title character Ariel, Eric, Sebastian, and Flounder. (Credit: Provided/McDonald’s) CHICAGO - On the heels of a splashy opening weekend at the box office, McDonald’s has unveiled new toys inspired by Disney’s new live-action remake of "The Little Mermaid."The new "Little Mermaid" Happy Meal features under-the-sea and on-land characters such as title character Ariel, Eric, Sebastian, and Flounder. McDonald’s said the lineup of collectible toys will be available for a limited time and while supplies last at U.S.

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Sweden close to becoming first 'smoke-free' country in Europe

FILE - Cigarette butts sit in an ashtray at a bus stop. (Photo by Marcus Brandt/picture alliance via Getty Images) STOCKHOLM - Summer is in the air, cigarette smoke is not, in Sweden's outdoor bars and restaurants.As the World Health Organization marked "World No Tobacco Day" on Wednesday, Sweden, which has the lowest rate of smoking in the Europe Union, is close to declaring itself "smoke-free" — defined as having fewer than 5% daily smokers in the population.Many experts give credit to decades of anti-smoking campaigns and legislation, while others point to the prevalence of "snus," a smokeless tobacco product that is banned elsewhere in the EU but is marketed in Sweden as an alternative to cigarettes.Whatever the reason, the 5% milestone is now within reach.

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Maria's heart logo captures the essence of Lanarkshire's mental health services for young people

A student’s heart-shaped design has been chosen as the new logo for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in Lanarkshire.

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Dumfries and Galloway teaching union warns pupil anxiety and depression "greatly increased" since coronavirus pandemic

A union representing teachers in Dumfries and Galloway has warned that levels of pupil anxiety and depression have “greatly increased” since the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Small airports see footfall rise post pandemic

Mint study of Airports Authority of India (AAI) data showed. Twelve out of these 29 airports, including Kolhapur, Hubli, Darbhanga and Gaya, have seen traffic swell much beyond 100,000. Bihar’s Darbhanga airport, opened under the government’s Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN) scheme for regional connectivity, served over 600,000 passengers in FY23.

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Tight labor market has increased demand for teens in summer jobs

FILE - A female stocks food on a shelf at a Publix grocery store. (Photo by: Jeffrey Greenberg/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) A tight labor market is increasing demand for teenage workers and boosting their wages to higher-than-usual levels as many teens around the country look for jobs during their summer breaks.The proportion of Americans between the ages of 16 and 19 who have jobs has trended up in recent years, as nearly 34% of Americans in that age group had jobs in April compared to 30% in 2019, the last pre-pandemic summer, according to government data.Hourly pay has also trended up in the sorts of industries that typically employ teens, such as restaurants, retailers and amusement parks.

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Funeral director pleads guilty to theft after decomposing bodies found

Accident or crime scene cordon tape, police line do not cross. via Getty Images JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. (AP) - The director of a southern Indiana funeral home where 31 decomposing bodies and the cremains of 17 others were found pleaded guilty Friday to more than 40 counts of felony theft.Randy Lankford, owner of Lankford Funeral Home and Family Center in Jeffersonville, faces a proposed sentence of 12 years: four years in prison and eight years of home incarceration, Clark County Circuit Court Judge N.

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Covid-19: India reports 461 fresh infections

New Delhi: India registered 461 fresh COVID-19 infections in the last 24 hours, according to an update by the union health ministry on Friday. The nation has seen a decline in active cases, currently at 5,707. Since the onset of the pandemic three years ago, over 44.9 million Indians have been infected, with death toll at 531,856.

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1 in 10 get long COVID after omicron, key symptoms identified, US study finds

WASHINGTON - About 10% of people appear to suffer long COVID after an omicron infection, a lower estimate than earlier in the pandemic, according to a study of nearly 10,000 Americans that aims to help unravel the mysterious condition.Early findings from the National Institutes of Health’s study highlight a dozen symptoms that most distinguish long COVID, the catchall term for the sometimes debilitating health problems that can last for months or years after even a mild case of COVID-19.Millions worldwide have had long COVID, with dozens of widely varying symptoms including fatigue and brain fog. Scientists still don’t know what causes it, why it only strikes some people, how to treat it -– or even how to best diagnose it.

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Friends to foes: How Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis’ relationship crumbled through the years

FILE-Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis speaks as President Donald Trump looks on at a campaign rally at the Pensacola International Airport on November 3, 2018 in Pensacola, Florida. (Mark Wallheiser/Getty Images) MIAMI - It wasn't always this way.Before Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis were leading rivals for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, they were allies.Trump gave DeSantis' gubernatorial bid an early boost by tweeting his support even before DeSantis formally entered the race.

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Ski masks banned from SEPTA property, Transit Police Chief says: 'You will be engaged by police'

PHILADELPHIA - Whether you call it a ski mask or a shiesty, it cannot be worn on SEPTA buses and trains or in stations, SEPTA officials announced Thursday. The announcement comes after the fatal shooting of a young man on a SEPTA bus in Germantown on Wednesday evening. Authorities say the victim was fatally shot in the chest by a suspect in a hoodie who was wearing a ski mask. "Those face masks are prohibited on SEPTA property," SEPTA Transit Police Chief Charles Lawson said in a press conference. "If you come on SEPTA property wearing your shiesty, you will be engaged by police.

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Covid-19: India reports 423 fresh infections, active cases down at 6,168

New Delhi: India registered 423 fresh COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, according to an update by the union health ministry on Thursday. The nation has seen a decline in active cases, currently at 6,168. Since the onset of the pandemic three years ago, over 44.9 million Indians have been infected, with death toll at 531,854.

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UK: Covid breach inquiry threatens legal action to obtain Boris Johnson’s WhatsApp messages

The head of a far-reaching UK inquiry into the government's handling of the Covid pandemic is threatening legal action to obtain former prime minister Boris Johnson's WhatsApp messages and diaries, according to correspondence released Wednesday. Heather Hallett's demand for the unredacted documentation came after Johnson was embroiled in new drama about alleged breaches of his own government's Covid lockdowns, which police are now investigating.

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Americans are not exploring their own cities like they used to, study says

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.

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UPS strike looms in world grown reliant on everything delivered everywhere all the time

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Health bosses warn world needs to prepare for 'disease deadlier than Covid'

The world needs to learn from the Covid-19 pandemic in order to prepare for "even deadlier" viruses in the future, a World Health Organisation (WHO) chief has warned.

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China to see new Covid-19 wave, cases to peak at 65 million a week

World Health Organisation (WHO) had announced that Covid-19 pandemic is no more an ‘emergency’. China's latest surge has been fueled by the latest XBB variant. The surge is being driven from last April, and is expected to result in 40 million infections a week by the end of May, before peaking at 65 million a month later. The local news outlet cited a presentation by respiratory disease specialist Zhong Nanshan at a biotech conference in the southern city of Guangzhou.

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A pandemic is a disease epidemic that has spread across a large region, for instance multiple continents, or worldwide. A widespread endemic disease with a stable number of infected people is not a pandemic. Further, flu pandemics generally exclude recurrences of seasonal flu. Throughout history, there have been a number of pandemics of diseases such as smallpox and tuberculosis. One of the most devastating pandemics was the Black Death, which killed an estimated 75–200 million people in the 14th century.

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