Toronto Board of Health report looks at pandemic health impacts on children and youth

Elon Musk would overturn former President Donald Trump's ban from Twitter if his purchase of the company is successful, the billionaire Tesla owner said Tuesday.Musk made the comment during an appearance at FT Live's "Future of the Car" conference on Tuesday. Twitter accepted his offer to purchase the company on April 25, but Musk says the deal will take another two to three months before it is finalized."Permanent bans should be extremely rare and really reserved for accounts that are bots, or scam, spam accounts… I do think it was not correct to ban Donald Trump," Musk said.

John Bishop (left) and Paul Rueda (right) have taken plea deals and must pay back thousands to victims of Hurricane Sandy that they defrauded through construction businesses, the Ocean County Prosecutor says.  TOMS RIVER, N.J. - Two contractors who were charged in connection with stealing from victims of Hurricane Sandy have pled guilty. According to authorities, John Bishop, 57, of Celebration, Florida and Paul Rueda, 50, of San Diego, Texas, pled guilty to Theft By Failure to Make Required Disposition. The guilty pleas are connected to allegations that the two stole funds through contractor businesses they ran in Ocean, Monmouth and Middlesex counties from October 2014 to May 2017. Authorities say Bishop and Rueda formed John Paul Building LLC in November 2012 and received more than $350,000 from six homeowners in the various counties to have their homes repaired after Hurricane Sandy. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D.

Dr. Mehmet Oz, Kathy Barnette, and Dave McCormick are all vying to fill a U.S. Senate seat in Pennsylvania, replacing fellow Republican Pat Toomey.

Pennsylvania State Senator Doug Mastriano delivers his speech during a rally against vaccination mandates. Protesters gathered on the steps of the Pennsylvania State Capitol to protest against covid-19 vaccination mandates.

Hannah Tubbs began identifying as female after being arrested in connection with a 2014 child molestation case, according to prosecutors. (Los Angeles County) Hannah Tubbs, a transgender California inmate convicted of molesting a child, has been charged with murder.The first-degree murder charge out of Kern County on Tuesday comes after authorities recently charged Tubbs in connection to a 2019 robbery.The suspect is being held on a $1 million bond and is set to appear in court for an arraignment hearing on Tuesday afternoon, according to Kern County documents.No further information about the murder charge was available as of Tuesday morning.A spokesman for District Attorney George Gascón's office previously told Fox News that Los Angeles officials will be notified if Tubbs is released from custody in Kern County.A deputy district attorney claims his boss George Gascón knew about Hannah Tubbs' jail calls before the sentencing.

Max George has given fans an update on his health after he suffered an injury during the men's 400m on Monday's opening episode of The Games.The Wanted singer took to his Instagram stories to let followers know he had been put on an intravenous drip after suffering from dehydration and a perforated eardrum. Max, 33, later updated fans from bed saying he had been put on painkillers and was set to visit the hospital on Tuesday. He said: "Hey guys.

Manitoba Camping Association (MCA) is getting a one-time cash injection from the province to help bounce back from COVID-19.The government announced $750,000 in funding for the association Tuesday. Manitoba campgrounds drying off, preparing for busy season “Manitoba children benefit from being outdoors and the learning experiences overnight camps offer,” said Municipal Relations Minister Eileen Clarke.“We recognize the importance of community-based organizations in building thriving and sustainable communities across the province.

Police in Philadelphia are investigating after multiple people were injured in a shooting in Kensington on Tuesday afternoon.  PHILADELPHIA - Four people, including two teenagers, are in the hospital after a shooting in Kensington late Tuesday morning. The shooting occurred on the 800 block of East Allegheny Avenue just before noon.Officers responded to the scene and found four people suffering from gunshot wounds. All four were taken to Temple University Hospital.Two of the victims, an 18-year-old woman and a 30-year-old man, are in critical condition after both were shot in the upper body. A 16-year-old girl is stable after suffering a graze wound to the arm.

CAMDEN, N.J. - A split New Jersey Supreme Court granted parole Tuesday to a former militant convicted in the 1973 death of a New Jersey state trooper, in a case that has resonated for decades and been a thorny issue in U.S.-Cuba relations.Sundiata Acoli is in his mid-80s and had had several parole bids rejected previously. His attorneys argued he has been a model prisoner for nearly three decades and has counseled other inmates.The state parole board had contended Acoli still is a risk to commit future crimes and hasn’t taken full responsibility for Trooper Werner Foerster’s death.Acoli's more-famous co-defendant, Joanne Chesimard, also was convicted and sentenced to a life term but escaped from a New Jersey prison in 1979.

The Wanted star Max George has taken to Instagram to issue a health update following his "rough" health struggle. It comes as the singer, 33, shared a painful-looking snap of his perforated eardrum on social media, which led fans to inundate the star with well wishes.Earlier today, the star shared a hospital snap of himself hooked up to a drip.Holding his head in his hand, Max wrote: "Nah we're good!" (sic) as he posted the picture.In view of his 332,000 followers, The Wanted star went on to issue a health update with his worried fans.Max said: "Hey guys, so obviously I pulled up earlier.So the last few days have been a bit of a rough one."I perforated my eardrum a couple of days ago, so it's been causing me quite a lot of dizziness," the singer explained.He continued: "I've been on loads of pain medications so I think I just got dehydrated.

Firefighters battled blazes in Odesa until early hours on Tuesday after Russian missiles pounded the Ukrainian port on the day President Vladimir Putin led celebrations in Moscow marking Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in the Second World War.

Kelly Ripa is taking «all necessary precautions» after testing positive for COVID-19 over the weekend. On Monday, the host revealed on her Instagram Story that while she does have the coronavirus, she is «fully vaccinated and boosted.»As for Tuesday's episode of, Ripa says the show was «already pre-taped.»The 51-year-old TV personality added that she is «looking forward to returning to normal life as soon as the standard quarantine time is over.»«On a lighter note, I did receive the peace and quiet I requested for Mother's Day,» Ripa joked in her message, which was written over a photo of coffee, croissants and flowers.

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PHILADELPHIA - Three people are dead after a car crashed into a SEPTA station in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood, authorities say. Police say a car traveling at a high rate of speed crashed into a turnstile, pedestrians and then the Allegheny Avenue SEPTA station.  Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small says the crash happened around 2:45 a.m. when an officer on detail at Kensington Avenue and Allegheny Avenue saw a Honda Pilot traveling at a high rate of speed. The officer heard the vehicle first and believes it was "easily going 100 miles per hour," Small says. Authorities say the car jumped the curb and hit a metal turnstile, hit three pedestrians standing on the pavement and then struck the Allegheny Avenue SEPTA station. Small says the crash was "really gruesome" as one of the victims was decapitated and their body was dismembered and burned due to a car fire that started after the crash. The body of another victim believed to be a female was severely mangled and crushed, according to police.

People with diabetes are almost twice as likely to die with coronavirus, according to a new study. Diabetics are also almost three times as likely to be critically or severely ill compared to those without diabetes, the study has found.

Jason Derulo performs on stage during MDLBEAST SOUNDSTORM 2021 on December 19, 2021, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Neville Hopwood/Getty Images for MDLBEAST SOUNDSTORM)PHILADELPHIA - The Fourth of July is less than two months away, and Philadelphia is ready to celebrate!The free Wawa Welcome America festival is back on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway this year after taking place at the Mann Center for the Performing Arts in 2021.The festival is also bringing back Jason Derulo to headline the 2022 celebration, along with singer-songwriter Ava Max."Hey, what up Philly? It's Jason Derulo.

The pool area of the Sandals Emerald Bay resort. (Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Sandals) Vacationers who have recently been in the area of the Sandals Bahamas resort where three Americans were found dead last week say they have complained about the "strong odor" of insecticide there, according to a new report Tuesday. Those complaints from guests at the Sandals Emerald Bay resort in Great Exuma have since been relayed to local investigators, NBC News reports. The deceased were identified Monday as Michael Phillips, 68, and Robbie Phillips, 65, of Tennessee, and Vincent Chiarella, 64, of Florida.

PHILADELPHIA - A man has died after being shot and killed in a broad daylight shooting in East Germantown on Tuesday, according to police. Authorities say the shooting happened at 10:07 a.m.

The head of the World Health Organization has said China's zero-tolerance Covid-19 policy is not sustainable given what is known of the disease, in rare public comments by the UN agency on a government's handling of the virus.

Harry Styles has shared his experience of therapy, revealing that it made him feel "more alive" and that it had helped him open up.The Adore You hitmaker began his journey of therapy five years ago and has explained that it has meant he can now face problems head on and address his mental health, rather than ignoring it. Speaking with Better Homes & Garden for their June cover, he revealed that therapy has "opened up rooms in himself" that he wasn't even aware of.

COVID-19 pandemic.Cliff Cullen said Tuesday the funding will help prop up four organizations — each receiving $250,000 — for projects aimed at addressing industry-specific labour needs.“This investment will support the food and beverage, supply chain and hospitality sectors to develop new market opportunities and facilitate the recruitment and retention of a skilled workforce,” said Cullen.“Supporting workers and businesses in these sectors is critical to the province’s post-pandemic recovery and ongoing economic growth.” James Taylor concert in Winnipeg postponed due to COVID-19 The Manitoba Restaurant and Foodservices Association, Food and Beverage Manitoba, the Manitoba Hotel Association and Supply Chain Management Association Manitoba have all been tapped to receive the funds, and in each case, will be using their share of the $1 million toward recruitment, promotion and training efforts.Funding for the project comes from Labour Market Transfer Agreements via the federal government.  

severe acute hepatitis have been reported at the downtown Toronto hospital for children.The hospital said the cases are of “unknown origin” but do meet the “probable case definition to Public Health Ontario between October 1, 2021, and April 30, 2022.”The news comes as there have been international reports concerning children with this illness that cause a sudden severe liver disease, often caused by viruses. Children impacted so far range in age from one month to 16 years.SickKids Hospital said they are looking out for patients with signs and symptoms of hepatitis such as new onset jaundice (yellow eyes), dark urine and/or pale stool that will require further testing.

Hilary Duff bared all while gracing the cover of Women's Healthfor the outlet's May/June issue, less than a year after giving birth to her third child.As she proudly showed off her gym-honed physique, the34-year-old How I Met Your Father star pointed out to readers that 'a makeup artist was there putting glow all over my body' andshe's standing 'in the most flattering position.''I'’m proud of my body. I’m proud that it’s produced three children for me,' she told the magazine of her decision to pose in the buff.

COVID-19 health crisis.Pandemic-related hospitalizations stood at 1,901 after 99 people were admitted and 108 were discharged in the last day.Intensive care unit cases linked to the disease remained unchanged at 66.The province also reported 772 new cases of the novel coronavirus. The daily tally isn’t representative of the current situation since it is based on PCR screening, which remains off limits to most of the population.

COVID on Tuesday, with 188 in intensive care.This is up by 342 for hospitalizations but a decrease of 13 for ICUs since the previous day as hospitals report updated figures from the weekend.Last Tuesday, there were 1,699 hospitalizations with 202 in ICU.According to latest data for hospitalizations, 59 per cent were admitted for other reasons but tested positive for COVID-19. For those in ICUs, 36 per cent were admitted for other reasons.

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PHILADELPHIA - "No Lifeguard on Duty" is not a risk most community pools are willing to take.With summer right around the corner, Philadelphia is looking to hire at least 150 lifeguards to keep city pools safe.Philadelphia is hoping to open 60-70 pools this summer. However, they only have enough lifeguards to open 17 pools right now.The city has set a goal to hire 400 lifeguards this year, with 150 being the minimum number."It's the best summer job in Philly," a Philadelphia Parks and Rec spokesman said.Philadelphia hoping to hire 150 lifeguards this summer.

PHILADELPHIA - Police in Philadelphia are trying to identify a suspect wanted in connection with multiple sexual assaults across the city. According to police, the first incident happened on March 15 at 5:00 a.m.Authorities say a 35-year-old woman was walking in the area of Whitaker Avenue and Erie Avenue in North Philadelphia. A man in a black-colored car drove the victim to a remote area, showed a handgun and then sexually assaulted her, police say. Weeks later on April 5 at 5:15 a.m., a 28-year-old woman was leaving a convenience store at 3505 Kensington Avenue when she was approached by a man in a dark gray Dodge Charger with a covered tag, police say. According to authorities, the suspect forced her into his car, drove to the area of 4000 Orchard Street in Frankford and sexually assaulted her before letting her out on Torresdale Avenue. Police say another assault happened on April 21 at 1:00 a.m. in the area of Kensington Avenue and Huntingdon Street in Kensington when a 29-year-old woman was approached by a man in a silver sedan offering a ride, authorities say. The woman accepted and the suspect showed a gun, forced the woman into the back seat and sexually assaulted her in the area of 2600 Kensington Avenue, according to officials. Police say he also stole her iPhone 11 before dropping her off on Broad Street. Authorities are searching for a charcoal gray Dodge Charger four-door sedan made between 2016 and 2020.

Casey White mugshot photo released on May 10, 2022. (Vanderburgh County Sheriff) The death of an Alabama jailer found shot in the head with a gun in her hand after a weeklong manhunt has only deepened the mystery of why a trusted official would help free a hulking murder suspect with a violent and frightening history.Vicky White, 56, was pronounced dead at a hospital after Casey White, 38, gave up without a fight in Evansville, Indiana.

PHILADELPHIA - Three people are dead after a car crashed into a SEPTA station in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood, authorities say. Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small says the crash happened around 2:45 a.m. when an officer on detail at Kensington Avenue and Allegheny Avenue saw a car traveling at a high rate of speed. The officer heard the vehicle first and believes it was "easily going 100 miles per hour," Small says. Authorities say the car jumped the curb and hit a turn-style, hit three pedestrians and then struck the Allegheny Avenue SEPTA station. Small says the crash was "really gruesome" as one of the victims was decapitated and their body was dismembered and burned due to a car fire that started after the crash. The body of another victim believed to be a female was severely mangled and crushed, according to police.

Louise Thompson shared that Deborah James was her “rock” during her difficult labour in a heartfelt post on Monday evening.The 32 year old revealed this as she penned her praise to Deborah in response to her devastating update on her bowel cancer battle given on Instagram.The former teacher and BBC Podcast host is in stage four of the disease, following her stage three diagnosis in December 2016, and told followers in an emotional post that she had been moved to hospice care at home. Stars showed their support in the comments for Deborah as she bravely opened up on her ill health, with Louise also mentioning how the 40 year old helped her on her own difficult journey after her traumatic labour last year which left her hospitalised.

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Delhi on Tuesday reported as many as 1,118 fresh COVID19 cases and with that, the active tally in the city reached 5471 and the total number of cases touched 1896171. The positivity rate stands at 4.38%, city health bulletin said. 

Montreal police say 10 people were arrested in connection with an investigation targeting an alleged drug trafficking network operating in the city’s West Island.

Piers Morgan has admitted he worries for the Queen and says he is becoming "more and more concerned" about her health. The TalkTV presenter's fears were intensified following Monday's (May 9) announcement that Her Majesty would miss the State Opening of Parliament for the first time in nearly six decades. The 96 year old monarch continues to suffer from “episodic mobility problems” and gave special permission for her son Prince Charles to deliver the speech on her behalf.

Tom Brady will join FOX Sports as a lead NFL analyst once his playing career is finally over.Brady, 44, will call the premier game of the NFL weekend and will broadcast alongside Kevin Burkhardt. The announcement was made on the FOX earnings call Tuesday morning. FOX Corporation CEO Lachlan Murdoch called it a long-term commitment. "We are pleased to announce that immediately following his playing career, 7-time Super Bowl Champion Tom Brady will be joining us at @FOXSports as our lead analyst," Murdoch said in a statement."We are delighted that Tom has committed to joining the Fox team and wish him all the best during this upcoming season," the statement added.FILE IMAGe - Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks to pass against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Raymond James Stadium on Jan. 23, 2022, in Tampa, Florida.

The mayor of Ukrainian capital Kyiv addressed Toronto city councillors during a virtual address on Thursday. Erica Vella reports.