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If you've been waiting to get an updated COVID-19 shot, your wait could soon be over. The FDA cleared the way Monday for two new shots, from Pfizer and Moderna, for children as young as six months. A CDC panel is meeting Tuesday to weigh in on the vaccines. (Credit: FOX 5 Atlanta)

The “Strike Force Three” live event has struck out. The hotly anticipated show — which was announced last week by Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon and Stephen Colbert — has been cancelled due to illness.

The Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR) has detected the COVID-19 subvariant BA.2.86 in Aotearoa New Zealand for the first time in wastewater samples taken earlier this month.

Sherri Shepherd is postponing her show.

A top doctor has revealed three Covid symptoms that must be looked out for as cases continue to increase across the world.

A Paisley businessman is taking on the challenge of a lifetime as he seeks to raise vital cash for a suicide prevention charity.

Liam Payne has been raced to hospital during his romantic trip to Lake Como with girlfriend Kate Cassidy.

The number of coronavirus cases continues to rise across the UK - largely due to the emergence of the new Eris variant, which experts say could be worse than previous mutations. There were 8,961 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in England in the week to September 3, according to the latest government data.

Ruth Langsford has given fans a health update after the TV presenter was forced to miss hosting Loose Women due to being ill. During today’s episode, the 63 year old was quizzed by her co-host Coleen Nolan on her absence when she said: "Where the hell have you been?" Ruth replied: "I've been poorly on sick leave! It's very nice to be back in the real world." She continued by saying that she’d had an “awful” chest infection which had been a struggle to fight off, even after getting antibiotics to treat it.

Kate Garraway has detailed the shock health ordeal she suffered minutes before she was set to host Good Morning Britain. The presenter has shared how the worrying incident took place last year amid working and helping to care for her husband.

Metallica postponed Sunday’s concert in Arizona after the band said lead singer James Hetfield tested positive for COVID-19.

New cases of the 'highly mutated' Pirola variant of Covid-19 have been detected in the UK, as numbers of those infected with the virus rise.

Anitta’s career, as she basked in the continued success of her hit song “Envolver,” released at the close of 2021. She graced prestigious stages and dominated music charts.

Medical experts have highlighted the most 'key' symptoms of the new Covid 'Pirola' variant as it spreads worldwide.

Simon Cowell has opened up about his mental health struggles, revealing that he's suffered from depression for a number of years.The 63-year-old music mogul has shared that his mental health reached a low-point during the Covid-19 pandemic, when he was left in a constant state of anxiety after a friend of his became quite ill with the disease. Speaking to the Daily Mirror, the Britain's Got Talent judge said: "In the very, very, very early stages, some friends of mine got really ill and I’m talking about really ill.

Simon Cowell has spoken candidly about his mental health struggles after discovering therapy for the first time at the age of 63.

The Wall Street Journal first reported that according to a classified intelligence report provided to the White House, the Energy Department has concluded that COVID-19 "most likely arose from a laboratory leak."

The grieving widow of a dad who died of Covid after being turned away from hospital three times is demanding answers as a probe into the virus outbreak begins. Lee James Dodds was just 32 when he passed away in 2021 and his wife, Charmaine, hopes the Scottish Covid Inquiry will uncover why people like her husband lost their lives.

Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford, the lead performers of Broadway’s smash hit Sweeney Todd revival, will both miss performances this week as they’ve tested positive for COVID-19.

Covid cases - and hospitalisations - are on the rise earlier than expected this year, according to one of Greater Manchester's leading GPs.

People in the UK are being urged to look out for some key Covid symptoms as a mutated strain arrives in the UK. The new strain, called BA.2.86, or 'Pirola', has already been identified in a number of different countries according to the UK Health Secretary Agency (UKHSA).

Adam Thomas declared 'and so it begins' before opening up about his hidden health battle. The Waterloo Road star has been sweetly supported publically by his wife after he issued a lengthy message on social media after being diagnosed with a painful condition.

Melanie Sykes has said she "self-identifies" as having Tourette's syndrome. The TV presenter and former model, born in Ashton-under-Lyne, opened up about researching the condition after she was diagnosed with autism.

Kerry Katon has shared a health update after concerning fans. The former Atomic Kitten singer, who has suffered from 'chronic pain' for a number of years, was last week seen with a mask strapped around her face while medical professionals worked to increase her oxygen levels.

Apple AirPods. In addition, Apple may also introduce cheaper models of the wireless earbuds. As per the newsletter, Apple is working on a new hearing test feature that will play different tones and sounds to allow the AirPods to determine how well a person can hear.

Gogglebox star Ellie Warner is currently suffering a health condition that many new mums face.

Spoiler alert! If you haven’t watched the third episode of season 2 of “And Just Like That”, proceed with caution. 

Gogglebox star Ellie Warner has shared an update on life as a new mum after the Channel 4 show's latest series came to an end. Earlier this month, the hairdresser was seen introducing her newborn son to the world on the programme for the first time.

Toby Keith is updating fans on his health amid his battle with stomach cancer.

The former health secretary Matt Hancock has said he is "profoundly sorry" for every death caused by Covid-19. This came as he said it was a "colossal" failure to assume the spread of the virus could not be stopped.

coronavirus infections stands at 4.50 crore with death toll at 531,903. Covid cases have declined over the last three months after a surge in infections due to XBB.1.16 Omicron variant. Health experts have noted a steady fall in hospital admissions due to the declining number of cases.

Gas taxes have been used for more than a century for the purpose.The problem that has developed is those taxes are generating less each year due to inflation, fuel efficiency and the rise of electric cars. States are experimenting with various ideas that could eventually replace those taxes.One proposal that seems to be gaining in popularity would be to charge drivers by the mile instead of the gallon. Other ideas that have been presented include taxing electricity from public vehicle charging stations.Another is to tack charges onto door-to-door package deliveries. States are now weighing whether to start making the programs mandatory.In 2015, Oregon began a pilot program charging motorists by the distance their vehicle travels rather than the gas it guzzles.To participate, drivers plug a device into their vehicle and create an account to capture mileage data.The federal government is about to pilot its own program, funded by $125 million from President Biden's infrastructure measure that he signed in November 2021.So far, only three states, Oregon, Utah and Virginia are generating revenue from road usage charges.Hawaii will join them next.Last year, Colorado began adding a 27-cent tax to home deliveries from Amazon and other online retailers to help fund transportation projects.Other states have been testing electronic toll systems.Electric car sales in the U.S. rose from just 0.1% of total car sales in 2011 to 4.6% in 2021, according to the U.S.

University of Idaho students.DNA from three other unidentified males was found at the crime scene, including on a glove found outside the Moscow, Idaho, home where Kaylee Goncalves, 21; Madison Mogen, 21; Xana Kernodle, 20; and Ethan Chapin, 20, were killed in November, according to the June 22 court filing.A split photo showing the crime scene and the victims, University of Idaho students Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves. (Derek Shook for Fox News Digital | Instagram | @xanakernodle/@kayleegoncalves) "It remains unclear what the police first relied on in focusing their investigation on Mr.

Residents of Pyongyang hold banners at a mass rally to mark the "Day of Struggle Against US Imperialism", on the 73rd anniversary of the Korean War, which began on June 25, 1950. (KIM WON JIN/AFP via Getty Images) North Korea held mass rallies across the nation Saturday, which marked the "day of struggle against U.S.

FILE - This photograph taken on Nov. 17, 2021, shows a laboratory test at the Transgene biotech firm, which is working to develop a neoantigen cancer vaccine, in Illkirch-Graffenstaden, eastern France. (Photo by PATRICK HERTZOG/AFP via Getty Images) The next big advance in cancer treatment could be a vaccine.After decades of limited success, scientists say research has reached a turning point, with many predicting more vaccines will be out in five years.These aren't traditional vaccines that prevent disease, but shots to shrink tumors and stop cancer from coming back.

coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours, with active caseload recorded at 1,655, according to data from the health ministry on Monday. The total tally of cases now stand at nearly 4.50 crore, while death toll has been recorded at 531,903. Covid cases have declined over the last three months after a surge in infections due to XBB.1.16 Omicron variant.

FILE - Tests strips, used to detect the presence of fentanyl and xylazine in different kinds of drugs, such as cocaine, methamphetamine, and heroin, lay next to a bag of heroin at St. Anns Corner of Harm Reduction in New York City on May 25, 2023.

New Delhi: India added 95 fresh coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours, while active cases fell to 1,784, according to an update by the health ministry on Wednesday.Tally of reported cases is now 4.5 crore, while death toll stands at 531,898. Covid cases have declined over the last three months after a surge in infections due to XBB.1.16 Omicron variant. Health experts have noted a steady fall in hospital admissions due to the declining number of cases.

Andrea McLean has updated fans after she was bedbound for six months after contracting Covid. The former Loose Women panellist revealed her health struggles after the star contracted coronavirus three times and then the flu, reports the Mirror.

FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. - A Florida man desperate to hide drugs chose to swallow cocaine he had in his possession during a traffic stop Tuesday night, according to deputies. Flagler County deputies said Leslie Brock swallowed the drugs as deputies were trying to pull him over for a traffic infraction. When deputies approached the driver's side of the vehicle, deputies spotted a torn open baggie on his lap with small white flakes consistent with cocaine on his shorts. The Flagler Sheriff's Office shared body camera video of the arrest, which showed Brock refusing to step out of the car multiple times when asked. "Step out of the car," a deputy is heard saying. "What I did, though," Brock replied. Deputies ultimately removed Brock from the car and placed him in handcuffs.At the scene, they tested the flakes found in his car which were presumptive positive for cocaine, officials said.Leslie Brock is asked multiple times to step out the vehicle by Flagler County deputies.

Plans to open 20 Rehab Centres across major metros over the next 6 years⮚ Adopts a 360-degree approach to offer tailor-made residential treatment programs to suit the unique needs of each individualSukoon Health, India’s premier chain of mental health hospitals, has unveiled its state-of-the-art Drugs and Substance Recovery Centre in Chhatarpur, New Delhi. This Recovery Centre adopts a unique 360-degree approach to deliver comprehensive and personalized care for individuals facing challenges with alcohol and substance abuse.

aircraft detected underwater noises as a massive operation searched early Wednesday in a remote part of the North Atlantic for a submersible that vanished while taking five people down to the wreck of the Titanic.A statement from the U.S. Coast Guard did not elaborate on what rescuers believed the noises could be, though it offered a glimmer of hope for those lost aboard the Titan as estimates suggest as little as a day's worth of oxygen could be left if the vessel is still functioning.The Coast Guard reported banging heard underwater amid the search for a missing submersible that transports tourists to the wreckage of the Titanic.

Susannah Constantine has revealed she's been rushed to hospital after struggling with a 'withering arm. 'The presenter took to Instagram to share that she'd been placed on a drip after the health scare, which turned out to be 'more serious' than she first thought. Luckily, Susannah reassured her followers that the health problem was 'all sorted now,' and praised the 'magnificent' NHS and neurosurgeons for taking care of her.

went missing while visiting the wreckage of the Titanic, was once the subject of a massive lawsuit from an employee who alleged he was fired because he had raised safety concerns over how deep the vessel could descend.  The former OceanGate employee, David Lochridge, refused to greenlight manned tests of the submersible over safety concerns.

Margaret Ferrier has been branded "desperate" after the disgraced MP begged constituents not to sign a recall petition to remove her from office.

AMES, IA - FEBRUARY 27: Head coach Bob Huggins of the West Virginia Mountaineers reacts to a call by an official in the first half of play against the Iowa State Cyclones at Hilton Coliseum on February 27, 2023 in Ames, Iowa. (Photo by David Purdy/Ge West Virginia basketball coach Bob Huggins has been arrested on suspicion of drunken driving, a month after the university suspended him for three games for using an anti-gay slur while also denigrating Catholics during a radio interview.Huggins, 69, of Morgantown, West Virginia, was pulled over by police in Pittsburgh on Friday night.

an induced coma. On June 10, a family member confirmed that the Celebrity Big Brother star had spent five days in an induced coma after undergoing brain surgery. However, in a new update issued by the 45-year-old's family, it said that the TV personality is still unable to walk.

Big Brother star Lauren Harries’ family have updated fans on her health, after she was put into an induced coma due to a mystery illness, after undergoing brain surgery. After falling ill with a mystery illness back in April, Lauren underwent brain surgery and was placed into an induced coma following a seizure. On June 10, her family updated her fans that she was now awake however she was “unable to walk”.