The US Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday authorised the use of a booster shot of Pfizer and BioNTech's coronavirus vaccine for children aged 5 to 11, the regulator said.

The authorisation makes everyone in America over the age of five eligible for booster doses of the vaccine, although the US Centers for Diseas Control and Prevention still needs to sign off on the shots.

Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden will appeal for a renewed international commitment to attacking Covid-19 as he convenes a second virtual summit on the pandemic and marks 1 million deaths in the United States. “As a nation, we must not grow numb to such sorrow," Biden said in a statement Thursday. "To heal, we must remember.

We must remain vigilant against this pandemic and do everything we can to save as many lives as possible." The president called on Congress to provide more funding for testing, vaccines and treatments, something lawmakers have been unwilling to deliver so far.

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China's Xi backs zero-Covid policy as Shanghai expands mass testing

President Xi Jinping said China must stick "unswervingly" to its zero-Covid strategy, as more than half of Shanghai's 25 million lockdown-weary residents got ready for a weekend virus testing drive.

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Putin compares himself to monarch, sends foreign fighters to death for defending Ukraine

Ukraine‘s side, in a punishment handed down by the country’s pro-Moscow rebels.Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin appeared to liken himself to conquering monarch Peter the Great and spoke of his country’s need to “take back” territory and “defend itself” as the Kremlin’s forces continued a grinding war of attrition in eastern Ukraine. Ukraine needs more artillery to maintain fight in key Donbas city, commander says A court in the self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic in Ukraine found the three captured fighters guilty of working toward a violent overthrow of power, an offense punishable by death in the unrecognized eastern republic.

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India-Bangladesh bus service, suspended due to Covid-19, resumes after two years

India and Bangladesh's cross-border bus service resumed on Friday, two years after its suspension due to the Covid-19 pandemic. According to High Commission in Bangladesh, “Resumption of India-Bangladesh Cross-Border Bus Services! Bus services b/w India-Bangladesh via ICP Agartala-Akhaura & ICP Haridaspur-Benapole resumed with the Dhaka-Kolkata-Dhaka bus being flagged off from Dhaka early morning today-a major step forward in enhancing affordable, people-centric connectivity".

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Covid-19: Diabetes and long Covid symptoms: Here's what the latest study says

Diabetes and long Covid: Interestingly, according to three studies, diabetes patients were up to four times more likely to develop long Covid compared to people without diabetes, as per a presentation conducted on Sunday at the annual Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association. Additionally, the researchers noted that diabetes appears to be "a potent risk factor" for long Covid but their findings are preliminary because the studies used different methods, definitions of long Covid, and follow-up times, and some looked at hospitalized patients while others focused on people with milder cases of Covid-19. However, it is worth noting that the researchers have said that more high-quality studies across multiple populations and settings are needed to determine if diabetes is indeed a risk factor" for long Covid.

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Captain of HMCS Halifax removed from post while under investigation

HMCS Halifax has been temporarily removed from his position as an investigation takes place following several incidents onboard the ship, according to the Department of National Defence.Although the department did not name the ship’s captain, he has previously been identified as Cmdr. Dale St.

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6,927 community cases; 361 hospitalisations; 9 in ICU; 10 deaths

Today we are reporting 6,297 community cases, 361 current hospitalisations, and 10 deaths.

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Covid origin mystery: WHO probe stalled, experts ‘allergic’ to lab theory

WHO expert panel released a report suggesting that it is impossible to determine the cause of COVID-19 because of lack of data. Experts agree, some scientists might be allergic to the idea of investigating the lab leak theory Another blow to two-year-long efforts to understand how Covid-19 began. Latest investigation into its origins by the World Health Organization have been inconclusive, largely because data from China is missing.

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India records highest daily Covid-19 cases since March, logs 7,584 fresh cases in last 24 hours

Covid-19 cases. The Centre on Thursday wrote to all states and union territories regarding the ‘upsurge’ in new Covid-19 cases in the past two weeks, adding that high-level testing must be conducted in areas that are reporting new or clusters of cases, according to people familiar with the matter. Meanwhile, India's Covid-19 vaccination coverage has crossed the 194.74 crore (1,94,74,38,014) mark on Thursday, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Thursday.

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Philadelphia community gathers to watch Jan. 6 committee hearing

UPPER - Viewers gathered Thursday to watch a prime time congressional hearing that detailed some of the finding of an investigation into the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S.

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Watch: Suspect sought in brazen deadly Philadelphia shooting

PHILADELPHIA - Authorities are searching for a man who they believe exited a car on a Philadelphia street corner and fired deadly gunshots at a man in broad daylight. The Philadelphia Police Department shared video of the brazen shooting that happened in late May on 5800 block of North 16th Street.Video shared by the department shows the wanted suspect dressed in dark clothes exit a dark gray Dodge Journey and run towards the street corner raising a gun.Police say he fired at a 33-year-old man, striking him fatally in the head, and sprinted back to the Dodge. The vehicle used in the deadly shooting is believed to have a license plate number of LRG-1278, according to police. Anyone with information on the shooting should contact Philadelphia police. The city is offering a $20k reward for information that leads to an arrest and conviction.

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Jeff Bridges says he's feeling much better after battling cancer and COVID-19: 'It wiped me out'

Jeff Brides has been through a lot health-wise over the last couple years, but he's doing much better now.The 72-year-old actor opened up about his health struggles in an interview with Entertainment Tonight at the premiere of his series The Old Man.When asked how he's doing after his diagnosis with non-Hodgkins lymphoma in 2020, The Big Lebowski star said he's 'feeling good.' Feeling better:Jeff Brides has been through a lot health-wise over the last couple years, but he's doing much better now 'Cancer-wise, yeah remission, and COVID, you know, that made my cancer look like nothing, that COVID,' he revealed. 'I did my chemo for the cancer and that stripped me of all my immune system, so then I got COVID on top of that, and it wiped me out.'Bridges discussed his struggles in more detail during an interview with People at the end of May.

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Jeff Bridges Gives Health Update After Cancer And COVID-19 Diagnosis

Jeff Bridges is on the mend following his recent battle with cancer and a COVID-19 diagnosis. ET’s Kevin Frazier spoke with Bridges at the premiere of his new FX series, “The Old Man,” where he opened up about the film and shared an update on his health.

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6,297 community cases; today’s hospitalisation, death and testing updates still to come

Note: Due to a technical issue, hospitalisation, death and testing numbers are currently unavailable. Today’s statement will be updated as soon as this information becomes available.

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Capitol riot hearing: Committee declares Jan. 6 riot an 'attempted coup'

WASHINGTON - The chairman of the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection and Donald Trump's effort to overturn the 2020 election declared at Thursday's prime-time hearing that the attack was an "attempted coup" that put "two and half centuries of constitutional democracy at risk."Rep.

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Pennsylvania police department asks for public's help in 2014 cold case

UPPER DARBY, Pa. - Authorities in Delaware County on Thursday asked the public's help in solving a 2014 cold case about a missing mother who seemingly disappeared without a trace.Amanda DeGuio disappeared when she was 24-years-old. DeGuio was last seen at her home in Upper Darby on June 3, 2014. She left without her cell phone, credit cards, or a change of clothes. She doesn’t drive and no one knows how she left.The Upper Darby Police Department, joined by DeGuio's family, held a press conference Thursday with no update on their search.

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Jeff Bridges Says He's 'Feeling Good' After His Battles with Cancer & COVID-19

Jeff Bridges is getting candid about his health.

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Anocovax: India launches its first COVID-19 vaccine for animals

COVID-19) vaccine for animals that is inactivated. According to the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), the immunity elicited by Anocovax neutralises both the Delta and Omicron versions of SARS-CoV-2. "It is due to the untiring contributions of scientists that the country stands self-reliant in developing its own vaccines more rather than importing.

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New Jersey man admits selling unregistered pesticide to fight COVID-19

CAMDEN, N.J. - A New Jersey man admitted Thursday he illegally sold unregistered pesticides as a COVID-19 defense to government and municipal entities including the U.S. Marshals Service and the Department of Veterans Affairs.Paul Andrecola pleaded guilty in federal court in Camden to one count each of wire fraud, selling an unregistered pesticide and presenting false claims.According to a criminal complaint, the 63-year-old Burlington County man made and sold pesticides that weren’t registered with the EPA as required, and weren’t on the EPA’s list of products deemed to be effective disinfectants against COVID-19.Andrecola and others put another company’s EPA registration numbers on his products to hide the fact that they weren't registered, according to the complaint.Federal authorities alleged Andrecola made 150 sales of the unregistered pesticides between March 2020 and May 2021 and made more than $2.7 million.

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Origin of Covid-19: WHO takes U-turn, says Chinese lab leak theory needs study

SARS-CoV-2 virus, which was first reported in the Chinese city, of Wuhan in 2019, has killed at least 6.3 million worldwide. While a lot of western countries have claimed that China should be blamed behind the orgin of this deadly virus, the WHO's team underplayed a lab-leak theory that put Chinese officials on the defensive. In March 2021, WHO released a report about Covid-19's origins.

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Harper, Phillies win 7th in a row, hand Brewers 6th straight loss

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JUNE 09: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies is congratulated by J.T. Realmuto #10 following a solo home run against the Milwaukee Brewers during the seventh inning at American Family Field on June 09, 2022 in Milwauke MILWAUKEE - Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber and Odúbel Herrera homered as interim manager Rob Thomson and the streaking Philadelphia Phillies won their season-high seventh straight game, beating the sagging Milwaukee Brewers 8-3 on Thursday.Thomson is the first manager to win his first seven games with a new team since San Francisco's Felipe Alou in 2003,"We just got to keep going," Harper said, "doing the things we’re doing, playing the game the right way, not overlook anybody that we play and just take it one game at a time."The NL Central-leading Brewers lost their season-worst sixth in a row."We just can’t get anything going, unfortunately," Brewers manager Craig Counsell said.

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Baby formula shortage in Canada leads to panic buying

The baby formula shortage in the United States continues to affect the Canadian market with many parents taking to social media to try and find the formula needed for their infants and toddlers.

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Walmart pulls Juneteenth ice cream after backlash: ‘We sincerely apologize’

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - Walmart will remove its ice cream, commemorating Juneteenth amid growing backlash. Photos of the product recently surfaced on social media. "Share and celebrate African-American culture, emancipation and enduring hope," the label read. The ice cream consisted of a swirl of red velvet and cheesecake flavors. RELATED: Bill making Juneteenth a federal holiday passes Senate"Juneteenth holiday marks a celebration of freedom and independence," the company said in a statement to FOX Television Stations. "However, we received feedback that a few items caused concern for some of our customers and we sincerely apologize.

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Biden: US would intervene militarily if China were to invade Taiwan

TOKYO, JAPAN - MAY 23: U.S. President Joe Biden attends a joint press conference with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida following their bilateral summit at the Akasaka State Guest House on May 23, 2022, in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Nicolas Datiche TOKYO - President Joe Biden said Monday that the U.S.

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Biden launches Indo-Pacific trade deal with 12 nations, warns over inflation

TOKYO (AP) - President Joe Biden launched a new trade deal with 12 Indo-Pacific nations Monday aimed at strengthening their economies as he warned Americans worried about high inflation that it is "going to be a haul" before they feel relief. The president said he does not believe an economic recession is inevitable in the U.S.Biden, speaking at a news conference after holding talks with Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, acknowledged the U.S. economy has "problems" but said they were "less consequential than the rest of the world has."He added: "This is going to be a haul.

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Biden on Monkeypox: Outbreak should concern 'everybody,' as health experts are baffled

Biden said in South Korea, while speaking with a group of reporters before he boarded Air Force One for Japan, Reuters reported.The president’s remarks come as numerous outbreaks of monkeypox were reported in Africa, followed by other reported cases in Europe and the U.S."We’re working on it, hard to figure out what we do," added Biden.RELATED: What is monkeypox? Scientists stunned by cases in US, EuropeWhile there are at least 80 confirmed cases of the disease worldwide and another 50 suspected cases, the U.S. has only confirmed a pair of cases after a man in Massachusetts was diagnosed with the disease.

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Biden signs $40 billion in US aid for Ukraine during Asia trip

US President Joe Biden holds a press conference with South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol following teir meeting at the People's House in Seoul on May 21, 2022. (Photo by Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images) SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - President Biden on Saturday signed legislation to support Ukraine with an additional $40 billion in U.S.

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Biden’s approval rating dips to lowest of presidency, poll shows

President Joe Biden delivers remarks after he announced cabinet nominees that will round out his economic team. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden’s approval rating dipped to the lowest point of his presidency in May, a new poll shows, with deepening pessimism emerging among members of his own Democratic Party.Only 39% of U.S.

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Biden begins Asia trip with focus on computer chip shortage

PYEONGTAEK, South Korea - President Joe Biden is opening his trip to Asia with a focus on the computer chip shortage that has bedeviled the world economy, touring a Samsung computer chip plant that will serve as model for a $17 billion semiconductor factory that the Korean electronics company plans to open in Texas.The visit Friday is a nod to one of Biden's key domestic priorities of increasing the supply of computer chips. A semiconductor shortage last year hurt the availability of autos, kitchen appliances and other goods, causing higher inflation worldwide and crippling Biden's public approval among U.S.

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Illinois bans 'ghost guns,' becoming first Midwestern state to do so

CHICAGO - The sale and possession of "ghost guns" in Illinois became illegal Wednesday after Gov. J.B.

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US COVID-19 deaths top 1 million, Johns Hopkins data shows

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 13: The American flag flies at half-staff at the White House as the United States passes one million deaths from COVID-19 on May 13, 2022, in Washington, DC. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images) WASHINGTON - The number of people killed by COVID-19 in the United States has reached 1 million, according to data collected by Johns Hopkins University on Wednesday.The confirmed number of dead is equivalent to a 9/11 attack every day for 336 days. It is roughly equal to how many Americans died in the Civil War and World War II combined.

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Buffalo mass shooting: President Biden, Jill Biden to visit site, survivors, families

NEW YORK - When Joe Biden talks about his decision to run against President Donald Trump in 2020, the story always starts with Charlottesville. He says it was the men with torches shouting bigoted slogans that drove him to join what he calls the "battle for the soul of America."Now Biden is facing the latest deadly manifestation of hatred after a white supremacist targeted Black people with an assault rifle at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, and left 10 people dead, the most lethal racist attack since he took office.The president and first lady Jill Biden are to visit the city on Tuesday, where their first stop will be a makeshift memorial outside the supermarket.

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3rd round of free COVID tests available to order now in US

In this photo illustration, free iHealth COVID-19 antigen rapid tests from the federal government sit on a U.S. Postal Service envelope after being delivered on February 04, 2022 in San Anselmo, California.

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Election Day in Pennsylvania: What you need to know before heading to the polls

(Photo by Jessica Kourkounis/Getty Images) HARRISBURG, Pa. - Pennsylvania will hold its primary election on Tuesday with several hotly contested races on the ballot. Democrats and Republicans alike will head to the ballot box to decide who will represent their parties in several races including governor and U.S. Senate.For Republicans, the race looked for much of the campaign like a two-man contest between the Trump-endorsed Dr.

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Trump backs Mastriano in Pennsylvania GOP governor primary

WILKES-BARRE, PENNSYLVANIA, UNITED STATES - 2022/05/13: Far Right candidate for Pennsylvania Governor Doug Mastriano speaks to his supporters in Wilkes-Barre. Doug Mastriano is a Pennsylvania GOP candidate for Governor.

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India logs 2,841 Covid cases, 9 death in 24 hrs; active caseload falls to 18,604

daily positivity rate has declined to 0.58% and the weekly positivity rate dipped to 0.69%, according to the ministry.

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US COVID-19 deaths pass 1 million as concerns raised about projections

The Biden Administration observed a grim milestone today as the country topped 1 million COVID-19 deaths.

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White House directs FDA to import more baby formula amid nationwide shortage

infant formula shortage continues, President Joe Biden announced steps Thursday that the federal government will take to try and ease the shortfall.According to the White House, the government will make it easier for companies to import formula from overseas, push states to crack down on price gouging, and temporarily relax some of the product requirements for WIC users.The shortage is the result of a variety of factors, including pandemic-related manufacturing and supply chain issues. But it has been exacerbated by a safety recall that followed the deaths of two infants.Back in February, the Food and Drug Administration warned consumers to avoid some powdered baby formula products from a Sturgis, Michigan, facility run by Abbott Nutrition, which then initiated a voluntary recall.

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Biden co-hosts 2nd global COVID-19 summit as US nears 1 million deaths

FILE - President Joe Biden speaks to guests gathered at the O'Connor Grain Farm on May 11, 2022, in Kankakee, Illinois. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden appealed to world leaders on Thursday for a renewed international commitment to attacking COVID-19 as he led the U.S.

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Covid claims 1 million American lives. Here is Joe Biden's statement

The death toll in US from covid has crossed one million, according to White House. "We must remain vigilant against this pandemic and do everything we can to save as many lives as possible, as we have with more testing, vaccines, and treatments than ever before," US President Joe Biden said in a statement.

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Biden sees a bigger role for US farms due to Ukraine war

WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden wants to put a spotlight on the spike in food prices from Russia's invasion of Ukraine when he travels to an Illinois farm to emphasize how U.S. agricultural exports can relieve the financial pressures being felt worldwide.The war in Ukraine has disrupted the supply of that country's wheat to global markets, while also triggering higher costs for oil, natural gas and fertilizer.

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US inflation hit 8.3% in April but slows from 40-year high

WASHINGTON - Inflation slowed in April after seven months of relentless gains, a tentative sign that price increases may be peaking while still imposing a financial strain on American households.Consumer prices jumped 8.3% last month from 12 months earlier, the Labor Department said Wednesday. That was below the 8.5% year-over-year surge in March, which was the highest rate since 1981.On a month-to-month basis, prices rose 0.3% from March to April, a still-elevated rate but the smallest increase in eight months.

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PM Modi to participate in second global Covid-19 summit on Thursday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be participating in the second global Covid summit on 12 May at the invitation of US President Joe Biden. The summit will be held virtually, the Ministry of Home Affairs said on Wednesday .

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Baby formula shortage has parents on the hunt for product

A baby formula display shelf is seen at a Walmart grocery store in Orlando. Stores across the United States have struggled to stock enough baby formula, causing some chains to limit customer purchases.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

US FDA authorises Pfizer's Covid booster shot for children aged 5-11

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