USDA considers chocolate milk ban in school cafeterias

CENTER CITY - Tens of thousands of people flooding the streets of Center City to celebrate Philly pride. And, this year, organizers say it’s the biggest crowd they’ve ever seen."Philly is really accepting already, but pride really brings people out," Aaron Garrett said.The day-long celebration started at 6th and Walnut in Old City and ended where some people affectionately call the Gayborhood."The Gayborhood stands for everyone’s welcome. Peace.

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.

Ohio teens were found safe hours after they went missing in a remote area of the Tuscarawas River in Dover on Memorial Day, the Ohio State Highway Patrol said Saturday.The Ohio State Highway Patrol Aviation Unit found the shivering teenagers, who were still dressed in swimming gear early in the morning, after the Tuscarawas County Sheriff's office asked for assistance, the highway patrol said. Video shared by the highway patrol showed aerial nighttime video of the moment the shivering teens were found on the bank by the aerial after scanning the river.TEXAS DAD COLBY RICHARDS FOUND SAFE; FAMILY ‘OVERJOYED’Video shared by the Ohio State Highway Patrol showed aerial nighttime video of the moment the shivering teens were found (Ohio State Highway Patrol) GIRL, 4, FOUND DEAD IN FLORIDA CANAL NEAR FAMILY'S VACATION RENTALNo injuries were reported, according to FOX 19. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPThe teens had reportedly been missing for more than six hours when they were found.Read more from FOX News Digital

FAIRLESS HILLS, Pa. - The Pennsbury High School Prom has been voted the best prom in America, and if you’ve been to one for just a couple of seconds, it’s not hard to see why.Saturday night, over 700 students arrived in style as the entire community came out to cheer them on the red carpet."Honestly, I was considering going to the tech school when I was in 8th grade," said Jules Bielawsky. "I ended up going to Pennsbury just for the prom."The students arrive in fancy vehicles and 80s themed parade floats.To make this possible, community members have been working tirelessly to transform the school into a time machine to the 1980s.Maggie Webber, an art teacher at Pennsbury, has been guiding groups of students for over nine months to get the school ready."They spent 14 hours yesterday taping and folding and putting their murals in place," Webber said.

Two bull elk grazing in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, USA. Their antlers are still in velvet as they grow and develop..

Several kittens rescued in Tennessee may lose their eyes. (Credit: True Rescue) MT. JULIET, Tenn. - Multiple kittens may lose their eyes after being rescued in Tennessee, a rescue organization said. True Rescue in Mt.

President Joe Biden is expected to sign legislation on Saturday to raise the debt ceiling, dodging Monday's deadline when the Treasury warned that the United States would start running short of cash to pay all its bills.The bipartisan measure, passed by the House on Wednesday and the Senate on Thursday, averts the potential of an unprecedented government default that would have rocked the U.S. and global economies.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - A federal judge says Tennessee’s first-in-the-nation law designed to place strict limits on drag shows is unconstitutional.In a 70-page ruling handed down late Friday night, U.S. District Judge Thomas Parker wrote that the law was both "unconstitutionally vague and substantially overbroad." He also added that the statute encouraged "discriminatory enforcement.""There is no question that obscenity is not protected by the First Amendment.

West Virginia State Trooper Cory Maynard was shot and killed in the line of duty (WVAH) A state police officer was fatally shot Friday in southern West Virginia, and a suspect later was arrested, authorities said.Sgt. Cory Maynard was killed in the shooting, Gov.

A Chinese warship came within 150 yards of hitting American destroyer USS Chung-Hoon, during a rare joint Canada-U.S. mission sailing through the Taiwan Strait, the latest aggressive military move from Beijing in the South China Sea.

PHILADELPHIA - It's Pride Month, and Philadelphia is showing theirs with a massive, record-breaking symbol as the city gets ready to celebrate this weekend.A custom 200-foot Pride Flag crafted by local artists in Pennsylvania was unveiled on Good Day Philadelphia Friday morning.The massive flag took over part of Independence National Historical Park as its vibrant colors marched across the lawn."A big pride flag for a big community that’s spreading big love around the city for Pride Month," said Tyrell Brown, executive director of Pride 365. "Go big or home Philadelphia."MORE HEADLINES:The flag will make its next appearance during Philadelphia's "Love, Light and Liberation" Pride Parade, which kicks off at 10:30 a.m.

John Forsyth (Cassville, Missouri Police Department) A doctor in the Missouri Ozarks went missing for over a week until his body was found in an Arkansas lake. But the case remains shrouded in mystery as investigators have released few details to his family or the public.Dr.

BURLINGTON COUNTY, N.J. - A new major wildfire is threatening several homes in Burlington County, prompting a large response from local emergency crews Saturday morning.The Flatiron Wildfire is currently 0 percent contained as it reaches 100 acres near Elderberry Drive and Jackson Road in Medford.Fire crews have started backfiring operations in an effort to protect homes in the area.MORE HEADLINES:Twenty residential structures are currently threatened by the fire, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service. Medford-Jackson Road is also closed until further notice.This wildfire is just about 40 miles away from the Allen Road Fire that erupted just days ago in Tuckerton, and has torched thousands of acres.

PHILADELPHIA - As several Philadelphia schools continue to struggle with asbestos, at least one is already likely to stay closed to students and staff all of next year as well.Frankford High School first closed its door last month after asbestos was discovered on school grounds, including on the first floor where the cafeteria is. In a letter to the school community, the district announced that "unexpected" damage could also force the school to stay shut the next academic year for "necessary environmental and other work, including HVAC, and repairs needed throughout the facility."Officials say they are currently working on an in-person learning location for Frankford students.RELATED COVERAGE: Frankford High School to be closed for rest of school year after asbestos discoveryDamaged pipe wrap in the first-floor hallway and cafeteria above existing ductwork and drop ceilings is what ultimately led to the decision to shut the school, according to the district.Asbestos damage was also found on the third and fourth floors, throughout the structure and in floor tiles.The district also addressed questions regarding potential exposure for students and staff."There is no way to accurately calculate potential exposure in a school, given the number of people, movement in the building, areas of damage, and the invisible nature of potential fibers. The presence of asbestos materials itself is not a risk.

An American flag flies in front of a cooling tower at the Exelon Corp. Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in Middletown, Pennsylvania, U.S., on Wednesday, April 11, 2018.

PHILADELPHIA - The School District of Philadelphia argues, in the wake of recent closures of city schools due to asbestos, it’s focused on the problem and inspecting school buildings.School officials called reporters to district headquarters Tuesday to hear from Victoria Flemming, one of the officials leading the effort to inspect for asbestos and do repairs. School officials said they are spending tens of millions of dollars to pay private firms to inspect school buildings with a goal of 50 per month. Six schools have been recently closed when asbestos was found disturbed in the buildings. Vare Middle School, Frankford High School and Mitchell Elementary School remain closed.MORE LOCAL HEADLINESThe district was noncommittal when asked if they're bracing for more closures from the upcoming inspections that Flemming called "a step in the right direction."Most of Philadelphia’s more than 300 school buildings, with an average age of 73-years, have asbestos around pipes, in floor tiles, and in plaster. The substance becomes a health hazard when disturbed.

MADRID (AP) - Seven people accused of racially abusing Real Madrid player Vinícius Júnior have been arrested in Spain, police said Tuesday.Three were detained in Valencia for alleged abuse against Vinícius in a Spanish league match on Sunday. Four were arrested in Madrid for allegedly hanging an effigy of the player off a highway bridge in January.The arrests come after an outpouring of support for Vinícius after he said he was abused in Valencia.

Peopel gather at a makeshift memorial for victims of a shooting at the Covenant School campus, in Nashville, Tennessee, March 29, 2023. (BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images) A Nashville judge heard arguments Monday on the potential release of the writings of The Covenant School shooter in preparation for a public hearing on the matter next month.

TikTok Inc. filed a lawsuit Monday seeking to overturn Montana's first-in-the-nation ban on the video sharing app, arguing the law is an unconstitutional violation of free speech rights and is based on "unfounded speculation" that the Chinese government could access users' data.The lawsuit by TikTok, owned by Chinese tech company ByteDance, follows one filed last week by five content creators. They made similar arguments including that the state of Montana has no authority to take action on matters of national security.

COLLINGWOOD, N.J. - A New Jersey high school opened a wellness center to help students navigate mental and emotional struggles felt by teens in their formative years. Backed by a federal grant, the wellness center at Collingswood High School is staffed by licensed counselors ready to assist "overwhelmed" and "stressed out" students. "Almost every student who walks in the space has been overwhelmed by something, stressed out by something," Wellness Center Director Kristin O'Lexy told FOX 29. The center is a cell phone-free space with welcoming pastel-colored walls and soft background music.

HARRISBURG, PA - MARCH 21: Airplane flys over PA State Capitol Building with a banner reading "SEN. TOOMEY DO YOUR JOB! #FILLTHESEAT" during National Day Of Action calling on Senate Republicans to "Do Your Job" and uphold their constitutional obligat HARRISBURG - Pennsylvania’s state House of Representatives began debate Monday on the first measure on gun control to see the floor amid a yearslong standstill in the politically divided government.Democrats are using their razor thin one-vote majority in the House seeking to advance several bills they couch as relatively moderate ways to cut down on gun trafficking, suicide deaths, accidental shootings and day-to-day violence, though the legislation has still drawn criticism from Republicans.Four bills advanced through a House committee last month, which include one to require long-barreled firearms to be sold with trigger locks.

New Delhi: Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will represent India in the 76th World Health Assembly at Geneva, Switzerland to be held from May 21-30, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said. In resonance with India’s commitment to a healthier world, the Union health minister will deliver keynote address at side events for ‘Heal in India and Heal by India’, as well as ‘Together we fight against TB’ reiterating India’s contribution in the field of Medical Value Travel and India’s resolve to eliminate Tuberculosis from India by 2025.

GULFPORT, Miss. - A federal judge says he will not block a Mississippi school district from requiring a transgender girl to dress as boy for high school graduation.U.S. District Judge Taylor McNeel filed his order late Friday after holding a hearing on a lawsuit that the American Civil Liberties Union filed on behalf of the 17-year-old girl against the Harrison County School District.The girl, listed in court papers by her initials L.B., had chosen a dress to wear with her cap and gown Saturday at Harrison Central High School in Gulfport, a coastal town about 160 miles (260 kilometers) south of Jackson.

A Quebec woman is issuing a warning to users of online banking, after what she thought was a simple mistake cost her $1,000.

HADDON, N.J. - An amateur performance of School of Rock sparked some controversy at two New Jersey elementary schools after teachers made their students leave the theater due to coarse language. Over 150 fifth grade and third grade students, and accompanying staff and chaperons, from Hartford Upper Elementary School and Kellman Brown Academy left a midday performance at the Ritz Theater in Haddon Township.Kelly Hill chaperoned the field trip for her fifth grade daughter, and said while there was some language that may have been inappropriate, she was caught off-guard by the teachers decision. "I really didn't understand what was going on, I just saw one of the teachers get the kids in the front row and have them all stand up and walk out," Hill said. MORE LOCAL HEADLINES"It was enough where I thought to myself like ‘the school is going to get some phone calls later' but I didn't think we would leave because of it."The Ritz Theater Company claims it spoke with both schools before the Wednesday performance and explained that the show contains occasional strong language. The theater posted about the incident on their Facebook page and called the walk-out "a disservice to the cast and crew who all took the time to perform the show."Hill returned to the Ritz Theater with her daughter on Friday night to watch the performance in-full.

PHILADELPHIA - A Philadelphia music teacher is keeping her students on beat, despite losing all of her instruments in devastating fire that gutted the entire school building.The Mother of Consolation Parish School in Chestnut Hill went up in flames on Mar. 12, and took with it Elise Malizia's 30-year collection of instruments, CDs and music books. "I lost everything in my classroom – everything," Maliia told FOX 29's Joyce Evans. Despite the loss, she continued to help her students get ready for their spring concert at a chapel on the campus of Chestnut Hill College. "It's such a beautiful thing to be in music education and see the growth and development still happening after a fire, and happening so beautifully," Malizia said. Two months after the fire, there is still no timetable for when the school will be rebuilt.

NEW CASTLE, De. - Delaware is pledging nearly $4 million to place water filters in public schools due to a concerning level of lead in the drinking water. State officials announced the funding on Monday after water tests at some of the state's public school highlighted the need for immediate action. The Castle Hills Elementary School in New Castle is having its fountains shut-off and water coolers brought in to provide safe drinking water in the meantime.Parents, like Wilmington mom Sarah Bucic, called the filters a "critical" step for preventing lead from getting into school-aged children's developing bodies. MORE LOCAL HEADLINES"It's enraging because the cost to society is so high and it's 100% preventable," Bucic said. An administrator in the Colonial School District says parents have been informed of the lead concerns in Castle Hills.

South Carolina groom who lost his bride on their wedding night after an alleged drunken driver slammed into their golf cart tearfully recounted the moment he learned his new wife was dead."I remember waking up just kind of foggy, out of sorts," Aric Hutchinson, 36, told ABC's "Good Morning America" of opening his eyes in a hospital after the crash. "I could see my mom's face, and you could just tell something was wrong, and I asked her, 'Where's Sam? Where's Sam?' And that's when she told me there was an incident, and Sam didn't make it," he recalled.Hutchinson said he had no memory of Jamie Komoroski, 25, rear-ending their golf cart April 28.  FILE - This photo provided by the Charleston County Sheriff's Office, in South Carolina, shows Jamie Lee Komoroski, on April 29, 2023.

Yevgeny Prigozhin, the chief of Russia’s Wagner mercenary group, on Thursday accused regular Russian army units of pulling back 570 meters north of the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut, leaving his own fighters’ flanks exposed.

Aruban guide that Beth Holloway and friends hired in the wake of her daughter, Natalee Holloway, going missing in 2005, says the island has taken an economic hit ever since the Alabama student went missing.Natalee Holloway disappeared during a 2005 Mountain Brook High School senior trip in Aruba. The primary suspect, Joren van der Sloot, is currently in a Lima, Peru, prison serving a 28-year prison sentence for the killing of 21-year-old Stephany Flores in Lima.Flores was killed by van der Sloot on May 30, 2010 — exactly five years after Natalee Holloway was last seen alive.Peruvian officials announced late Wednesday van der Sloot would be temporarily extradited to the U.S., where he will face charges relating to an alleged extortion scheme to get money from the Holloways.After getting word in 2005 that her daughter was missing, Beth Holloway and a group of friends flew down to Aruba and hired Alberto Groeneveldt to be their guide, and assist them in the search for Natalee Holloway, according to an episode of ABC's "20/20" that aired in 2019.In a phone call with FOX Business, Groeneveldt, who owns an event planning business, said that the island has taken an economic hit ever since the disappearance.He said business in the area has "picked up a little bit" but said, "it's not like before."Specifically, Groeneveldt cited a decrease in clubs in the area, in addition to a drop in cruises that make stops in Aruba.

TikTok logo. (MARTIN BUREAU/AFP via Getty Images)HELENA, Mont. - Montana became the first state in the U.S.

​Sukoon Health, India's leading integrated Mental Healthcare provider, inducts senior psychiatrists to strengthen its focus on comprehensive inpatient care. Dr Mathew Varghese, faculty at the Department of Psychiatry, NIMHANS, Bangalore, and Dr Alok Sarin, Honorary Consultant to the Sitaram Bhartia Institute of Science & Research in New Delhi have joined Sukoon’s Clinical Advisory Board.

RALEIGH, UNITED STATES - JUNE 24: Abortion rights demonstrators gather to protest against the Supreme Court's decision in the Dobbs v Jackson Women's Health case on June 24, 2022 in Raleigh, United States. The Court's decision in the Dobbs v Jackson RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina’s Republican-controlled Senate voted Tuesday to override the Democratic governor’s veto of a bill banning most abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy in the first of two steps necessary to enact the policy over Gov.

DENTON, Texas - A 7-year-old Texas boy is showing how big his heart is after he walked a 8-year-old bullied schoolmate home.And his mother caught it all on video.Ashley Sanders of Denton said she recorded her son Noah, a first grader, after school in April.The video shows Noah walking with an unidentified girl who is his schoolmate.RELATED: Central Islip School District sued over failure to protect student from bullyingSanders posted it on her social media and of course, it went viral.Sanders usually waits outside the school to meet her children to prevent bullying and fighting. She said the little girl in the video usually says hello and pets Sanders’ dogs.But one day, the little girl wasn’t happy and came to Sanders crying.A trio of Canadian researchers said that dodgeball may be a tool for bullying and oppressing students."I asked her if she was okay and she proceeded to tell me that a boy was bullying her," Sanders told FOX Television Stations.The little girl told Sanders that a bully ripped up a picture she had and called her a crybaby.That’s when Noah, feeling indignant, got involved to comfort her."My son asked her who it was and when she described her bully, he felt like he knew who it was so he asked me if he could walk her home to make sure she's OK," Sanders added.RELATED: Watch: Boy tells mom 'I want to die' after continued bullying at schoolSanders, feeling proud of her son, recorded the moment Noah showed such compassion."I believe the little girl felt safe to share her feelings with us because I have a genuine love and heart for children's ministry," Sanders added.

SAN FRANCISCO - The security guard who shot and killed alleged shoplifter Banko Brown outside a Walgreens in San Francisco will not be prosecuted, San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins told KTVU in a one-on-one interview on Monday. "We do not believe there is sufficient evidence to overcome what we would expect his defense of self-defense to be," Jenkins said. "[Anthony] has specifically articulated to the police, more than once, the facts surrounding the incident and explained that he believed he was in imminent danger, and at this time we don’t believe there is anything to overcome those statements." Michael Earl-Wayne Anthony, 33, was working as a security guard for the Walgreens at 4th and Market Streets in San Francisco, when he shot and killed Brown, 24, on April 27 during an altercation in which Brown was allegedly shoplifting. In a surveillance video obtained by KTVU, Anthony can be seen trying to stop Brown as he tries to leave Walgreens with a bag of items. The video shows Anthony trying to stop Brown from exiting the store with a blue bag filled with items, and Brown pushing Anthony's shoulder first. Anthony then shoves back, the video shows, and the two began to physically struggle. The pair began to wrestle and Anthony brings Brown to the ground and applies what looks like a choke hold while on Brown's back, the video shows.

TRENTON - Firefighters in New Jersey's capital worked to extinguish a five-alarm inferno that torched an abandoned school Monday afternoon. Crews from the Trenton Fire Department were called to the intersection of Southard Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard around 2:30 p.m. A tweet from Trenton Publics Schools said the fire engulfed the old Junior No.

Signs of recovery in Canada’s housing market after a year-long slump, just as higher borrowing costs are expected to slow much of the rest of the economy, could raise inflation and delay a shift by the central bank to interest rate cuts, analysts said.