Woman's body wrapped in plastic, rolled in carpet, dumped in Oakland: mother

The president of the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) said Saturday that the union has not heard a response from the Treasury Board yet on a proposal for a deal that the union’s team submitted Thursday night.

First Home Savings Account (FHSA), a registered savings vehicle introduced by the Liberal government to help Canadians struggling to enter the housing market save toward a downpayment, is now available at some financial institutions.Originally a pledge as part of the 2022 federal budget, the FHSA went live on April 1, but most banks told Global News they weren’t ready on day one.Institutions including RBC, National Bank and Questrade are among those who have since launched the offering this month. Others, including TD Bank and Desjardins, have targeted a summer launch for their FHSAs.So what is the FHSA, and how can you use it alongside other registered savings accounts to reduce your taxable income and save towards your first home?Here’s what you need to know.The FHSA allows individuals to save up to $8,000 per year in a tax-free account, with a maximum contribution room of $40,000.

pic.twitter.com/7W44gZQnn4 Eric Topol, physician-scientist, also referred to a study to say, documenting the XBB.1.16-linked conjunctivitis, a distinctive feature of this variant, especially seen in infantsDocumenting the XBB.1.16-linked conjunctivitis, a distinctive feature of this variant, especially seen in infantshttps://t.co/m3lNpk6OU9 Protecting children from viral infections such as RSV, flu, adenovirus, and Covid-19 is essential as they are more vulnerable due to their developing immune systems. Vaccination, regular handwashing, and mask-wearing for children over five are essential measures.

Days after revealing to her concerned fans that she's been forced to miss several episodes of This Morning due to contracting shingles, presenter Holly Willoughby has issued a health update. Having ventured outside for the first time since being struck down with the painful condition, Philip Schofield's co-host Holly, 42, took to Instagram on Saturday morning to share a snap of her dog Bailey. She captioned the snap, "And I’m out of the house!", indicating that she's now fine and well.

COVID variants have emerged. Considering all these facts, many are of the view that it is high time to start thinking about a ‘next-gneration’ vaccine.  World Health Organisation ( WHO) has pointed out that currently, there are over 500 variant Omicron variants circulating worldwide and, with every mutation, the coronavirus is getting much fitter.  So, there is a high chance that the vaccines that are in use now might become less effective over time.

Apple Inc. is planning an iPhone app to let users compile their daily activities as part of its efforts in the market for mental and physical health technology, according to documents viewed by The Wall Street Journal.

India reports 12,193 new Covid cases and 42 deaths, with active cases now at 67,556. The government advises a risk assessment-based approach and urges people to wear masks and complete their vaccination doses. Scientists attribute the current surge to the XBB.1.16 variant but say people in India have developed hybrid immunity.

Covid cases stood at 11,692. The death toll due to Covid has climbed to 5,31,300 with 42 more fatalities, including 10 reconciled by Kerala, according to the ministry's data updated at 8 am. Cumulatively, India has recorded 4,48,81,877 Covid cases so far.

As Toronto-area police probe $20 million worth of stolen gold and other “high-value” items at Canada’s largest airport, experts say the heist has elements of an “inside job.”

Denmark found much more than that when she unearthed a hoard of nearly 300 silver coins believed to be over 1,000 years old while using a metal detector in a cornfield last autumn.The coins, as per the Historical Museum of North Jutland in Denmark, were discovered close to the Fyrkat Viking fortress site near the town of Hobro, in northwestern part of the country. Read more: Great Pacific Garbage Patch now home to thriving ecosystem, scientists say The girl, who gave the artifacts to the museum, found a mix of Danish, German and Arabic coins.

Jamie Foxx’s health is on the up following a hospitalization last week in Georgia.

Holly Willoughby has shared a health update with her fans after being absent from This Morning for a week due to her battle with shingles. The 42-year-old TV presenter reassured her followers that she is feeling much better and hinted at her imminent return to our screens. Taking to her Instagram Stories on Friday, Holly expressed her gratitude to fellow This Morning star Dermot O'Leary for sending her some comforting soup and a delicious Reuben's sandwich as she continues to recover.

's Nick Thompson announced he started a nonprofit to help reality TV stars in the wake of allegations of mistreatment on the hit Netflix show.Thompson, who appeared on season 2 of and married before divorcing co-star Danielle Ruhl, took to Instagram on Thursday and announced he's a founding board member and executive director of outreach for the UCAN Foundation, which aims to «provide mental health and legal support to past, current, and future reality TV contestants.»Thompson explained in a lengthy caption that, no, he and fellow reality TV stars didn't sign up to be food and water-deprived, allegations made by several of his co-stars, including his ex.  «I signed up for a 'psychologically-based' love experiment sold as 'different from other reality shows,'» he wrote in his caption. «Love is Blind S1 made a believer out of me, and I thought the experience could work for me if I went with good intentions and stayed true to myself.»Thompson went on to say that the «vetting» process «included psych tests and evaluations, background checks, and assurances the cast members selected is 'ready for marriage.'» He also claimed being told that the psychologist that conducted his evaluation spoke to his therapist to verity the ethics and conditions of the show out of concern it would diminish his progress.

Drake Bell‘s wife Janet Von Schmeling has filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences, a week after Dayton Beach Police issued a notice that the Drake and Josh star was “missing and endangered.”Bell, 36, was later found safe by police mere hours after the notice was published on April 13. The circumstances of his brief disappearance have not been officially stated.In a since-deleted tweet that went up soon after Bell was found safe, the former child star wrote, “You leave your phone in the car and don’t answer for the night and this?” Read more: CEO praises worker who sold family dog to commit to return-to-office policy Von Schmeling, 28, petitioned to divorce Bell on Thursday in a filing to the Los Angeles County’s Superior Court.

season 2 alum Danielle Ruhl is continuing to speak out about her alleged treatment from Netflix and Kinetic Content producers while filming the hit reality series.Danielle exclusively spoke with ET's Kevin Frazier via Zoom after sharing some of her own personal experiences with  earlier this week.Danielle, who tied the knot with her now-ex-husband, Nick Thompson, on season 2 of the hit reality series, told ET that she was not offered medical or psychiatric assistance while filming the show.«When I was experiencing some medical stuff in the pods, there were no doctors. When I was experiencing mental health issues, there were no therapists,» she claimed.

Desiigner is seeking mental health help after allegedly doing some pretty unsavory things on an international flight.

DENVER - Colorado authorities said at least one person was killed and two others were injured after a fire erupted in a residential building Saturday morning. South Metro Fire Rescue said firefighters found several people were trapped inside on South Quebec Street in Denver. Those injured were taken to a local hospital with one of them "in critical condition and one person transported in serious condition," according to the department. RELATED: Rare disease found in Colorado fish urges warning as ‘Sandy Flesh’ spreads WestCrews were able to get the fire under control. A cause has not been determined, but an investigation is underway. Storyful contributed to this report. This story was reported from Los Angeles.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Family and loved ones of 20-year-old Pashun Jeffery and her 2-year-old son Taylen Mosley laid the mother and son to rest Friday in a private funeral service in St. Petersburg.Investigators found Jeffery's body March 30 after they said she was violently murdered inside her St.

many) excellent beers made by local brewers across the country. Some are from small shops – as in places that don't distribute outside their own zip code, or even their own tasting room.

On July 8, 2015, the badly injured body of 19-year-old Stephen Smith was found dead in the middle of a rural road in South Carolina, just 24 kilometres from the home of the now-infamous Murdaugh family.

Cancun said they found the bodies of four dead people in the city’s hotel zone near the beach on Monday. The incident marks the latest outbreak of violence in the famous resort town as tourists flock south for Easter holidays.The Attorney General of Quintana Roo, the Mexican state where Cancun is located, said police initially found three bodies on Monday in a lot near a resort along Kukulkan Boulevard.

A victim in a cryptocurrency scam who invested $400,000 was faced with multiple excuses and told to pay large fees when attempting to withdraw the funds, Toronto police say.

Members of the Mexican Navy and National Guard patrol the tourist beach area of Cancun, Quintana Roo state, Mexico on March 18, 2023. (Photo by ELIZABETH RUIZ/AFP via Getty Images) Vacationers in Cancun, Mexico, were left in shock Monday after three lifeless bodies were discovered on the beach outside a popular hotel.The three individuals, all men, were identified as alleged drug dealers by local media, though Mexican government officials only confirmed that three people had been killed. The Attorney General's Office for Quintana Roo, the Mexican state containing Cancun, opened an investigation into the matter on Monday after the three bodies were discovered on the beach outside the Fiesta Americana hotel."The authorities are working to clarify the facts and find the whereabouts of the person(s) responsible for these events," the Attorney General's Office wrote in a statement.MEXICO MEDICAL TOURISM BOOMS AS AMERICANS RISK LIVES FOR SURGERIESFiesta Americana did not respond to multiple requests for comment.Officials have yet to identify any of those killed.Cancun remains the most popular vacation spot in Mexico for U.S.

ATLANTA - Chick-fil-A is updating its rewards program this week, and while there will be additional benefits for customers, they’ll also have to spend more to redeem certain perks.The changes, first announced last month, start on Tuesday. Chick-fil-A touted that there will be additional menu items and meal rewards for all members of its Chick-fil-A One program. There will also be exclusive rewards for its higher-tiered members, including a kid’s meal for 1,200 points within the Red Member tier and 3,000 points for a gallon of Sunjoy within the Signature Member tier. Additionally, the fast food chain said members will be able to earn bonus points through special promotions and challenges. Meanwhile, Chick-fil-A is simultaneously updating the number of points needed to redeem certain benefits.  FILE - A Chick-fil-A restaurant location is pictured. (Photo by: Michael Siluk/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) Chick-fil-A One is a tiered membership program that allows customers to earn points with every qualifying purchase when using the restaurant chain’s app.

While India has national museums on Railways, metro, science and art, the health sector has no such apex and advanced-level public museum of the type seen in western countries. New Delhi: The government is in the process of establishing a first-of-its-kind National Public Health Museum to showcase models, specimens and studies related to public health. With the country regularly facing health exigencies, the plan is to educate children, students and people on health-related issues.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The body of a 2-year-old Florida boy who had been the subject of a frantic search after his mother was slain was found Friday in a lake in the jaws of an alligator, police said.St.

PHILADELPHIA - Police are investigating after a tragic discovery was made in a Philadelphia section of the Schuylkill River.The body was pulled out of the river around midnight Saturday near the University Avenue Bridge.The gender, age and identity of the person is still unknown at this time.MORE HEADLINES:Police are also still trying figure out how the body ended up in the river.This is a developing story.

WARREN, Mich. (FOX 2) - A Metro Detroit family is sharing their heartbreak after losing their baby just four months after she was born.

PHILADELPHIA - A Mayfair family-owned pizza shop is officially back open, almost three weeks after police say a 19-year-old man attempted to rob the store and shot two employees—the mother and daughter who co-own the family business."I’m just happy to be alive, I can’t say it enough," said Stacy Karasavas, who co-owns the shop with her mother.From the moment they opened their doors at 2 p.m. on Monday, the phone didn’t stop ringing—not only from customers, but people checking in to see how the family is doing."This is our second home, you know, we’re here more than we are at home, so we have to reclaim it, and we’re back behind the counter, and we feel good," Stacy said.Back on March 8th, Philadelphia Police say Kaleb Bridges, 19, walked into the business on Frankford Avenue just before 9 p.m., armed and demanding money.The Karasavas’ say they complied with demands, but Bridges fired his gun, striking Stacy in the shoulder so critically that the bullet is still lodged underneath her scapula.

for social anxiety.The study’s findings were presented at the European Congress of Psychiatry, held from Aug. 25-Aug.

NEW DELHI : As travel resumes normalcy after the pandemic, several tour operators and airlines are reporting that demand for business and premium economy tickets has risen compared with the pandemic and pre-pandemic period. With air travel, especially business travel, slumping during the pandemic and economy-class airfares skyrocketing, an unintended consequence was that the gap between economy and premium economy tickets narrowed. Travel agency Thomas Cook India has seen a 50% jump in business class travel versus last year as corporate travel resumes.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - A shooting was reported on Monday at an elementary school in Nashville, Tennessee, with emergency crews reporting "multiple patients" and the alleged suspect dead, according to officials. The shooting was reported at The Covenant School, a Presbyterian school for about 200 students from preschool to sixth grade, according to its website. Students walked to safety Monday, holding hands as they left their school surrounded by police cars, to a nearby church to reunited with their parents.The Nashville Fire Department confirmed there were "multiple patients" after responding to "an active aggressor" reported at the school, located at 33 Burton HIlls Boulevard.Their conditions were not immediately clear.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The body of a seven-year-old girl who was reported missing after attempting to cross a water-way in the Bogoda Village in Hali-Ela was recovered.A search operation is underway to locate a ten-year-old boy who also remains missing. The unfortunate incident of two young children being washed away by strong currents while attempting to cross a water-way was reported on Thursday (23).According to reports, the two children were looking for their mother, who had gone to work.The mother was serving as a domestic aide for a daily wage, and she was employed at a neighboring house at the time.However, as she was late to come back home, the two children had gone out in search of her during a heavy downpour.Unfortunately, they were washed away by the currents when attempting to cross a water-way named the Pihilla Kandura not far from their home.Locals said that the currents reached dangerous levels due to the heavy downpour.The mother of the two children had returned home at around 5 in the evening, and as her children were missing, she had gone out in search of them.Locals banded together and started to search for the missing kids with their mother,The umbrella used by the children was located close to the water-way, and it was suspected that they may have been washed away by the gushing waters.Sri Lanka Police and the Sri Lanka Army launched an extensive search and recovered the body of the seven-year-old girl at around 10 PM on Thursday (23), around one kilometer away from the house in another waterway, locally referred to as the Dodangolla Oya.

Baton Rouge Police are searching for Tabbetha Barner and Tiffany Ann Guidry in the death of Nathan Millard. (Baton Rouge Police Department)BATON ROUGE, Ga. - Investigators are searching for two known prostitutes in connection to the death of 42-year-old Georgia father of five, Nathan Millard.Tabbetha Barner and Tiffany Ann Guidry are being sought by the Baton Rouge Police Department. Barner is wanted for prostitution and failure to seek assistance.

SAN FRANCISCO - A body found at Pier 39 in San Francisco late Wednesday has been identified by the medical examiner as popular radio host Jeffrey Vandergrift, 55. He was known to his fans at Wild 94.9 as "JV" and was the host of his own radio show, called The JV Show. He built a powerhouse morning show and shared with his audience his personal health struggles dating back to 2021. He was eventually diagnosed with Lyme disease.He had spoken publicly about the effects the disease has had on his body, suffering continued ailments like "brain fog," dizziness, migraines and blurred vision.MORE: Jeffery Vandergrift missing: timeline of search for Wild 94.9's 'JV'He was last seen on Feb.

LOS ANGELES - The strongest tornado to hit the Los Angeles Metro area in 40 years ripped through parts of Montebello late Wednesday morning, causing damage to multiple buildings in the area, the National Weather Service Los Angeles confirmed. The twister touched down in the area of South Maple Avenue and Date Street, near Vail Ave., just after 11:20 a.m.  FOX 11 provides full coverage after a tornado struck Montebello, causing damage to multiple cars and buildings late Wednesday morning.A tornado ripped through parts of Montebello Wednesday morning, damaging multiple buildings.A tornado heavily damaged several buildings in Montebello Wednesday, with video from the scene showing portions of rooftops being ripped off industrial structures and debris swirling in the air.Video shared with FOX 11 shows windows blown out of multiple cars in a parking lot of an industrial area in Montebello.FOX 11's Christina Gonzalez is in Montebello as a soccer shop was destroyed by the tornado.Images from SkyFOX showed multiple cars damaged, with their windows blown out, fences destroyed, and roofs of buildings torn off. RELATED:During a press conference Wednesday night, Montebello Fire Department said 17 buildings were damaged and 11 were red-tagged due to damage they suffered.

TRENTON - New Jersey's statehouse building, part of which dates to the 1700s and was called a fire trap, is once again open after a renovation spanning almost six years and nearly $300 million in taxpayer money.New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and his administration began moving back into the building last week, and work remains to be done on the building's façade.

Milis, left, and Robinson, right, became best friends during their time together in a foster home. Both cats have special needs and need to be adopted together.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The bodies of three young men, who were reported missing after going for a swim in the Ellewala Falls in Wellawaya, were recovered on Wednesday (22) morning by Sri Lanka Navy divers. A group of ten young men from Kalmunai on an excursion has decided to go for a swim at the Ella-Wala Falls in Wellawaya on Tuesday (21).Sri Lanka Police said that one of the men drowned, and three others attempted to rescue him, however, they were swept away by strong currents.The body of one of the missing men was recovered on Tuesday (21) evening.Despite the inclement weather conditions, the local police and villagers launched a search and rescue operation to locate the three other missing, however, their efforts were future.On Wednesday (22), Sri Lanka Navy divers launched a search and recovered the bodies of the three men inside a 13 feet deep hole.The deceased were identified as 20 and 21 years old men from Kalmunakudy, Samanthurai, and Saithamaruthu.Drowning incidents were reported from the Ellewala Falls in Wellawaya in the recent past, and the most recent was reported in February 2022, where three lives were lost.

Our hearts are with Shakira and her loved ones right now.

FILE - Hospital bed. ( Jeffrey Greenberg/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)A divided Oklahoma Supreme Court on Tuesday overturned a portion of the state’s near total ban on abortion, ruling women have a right to abortion when pregnancy risks their health, not just in a medical emergency.It was a narrow win for abortion rights advocates since the U.S.

A majority of Canadians have found mistakes on their grocery receipts when they’ve checked in the past year, according to a new survey that suggests some shoppers are leaving savings behind while food inflation rages.

Ed Sheeran is giving a brand new interview and revealing a ton of personal information in the pages of Rolling Stone.

Kerry Katona has shared she's been diagnosed with a condition that has left her "covered in fatty lumps".The television personality, 42, has recently been diagnosed with lipoedema, a chronic condition. She revealed her diagnosis in a video of her doing a yoga session at home. She captioned the video: "Today is the first day of the rest of your life people!! I absolutely love Monday mornings! New day, new week, clean slate, fresh beginning." "I was diagnosed lipoedema last week which means swelling of the body and random fatty lumps.