Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV News) — Chris Murphy of beloved Canadian rock band Sloan revealed Wednesday that he has been diagnosed with Bell’s palsy. In a social media post, 52-year-old Murphy said he was diagnosed on Jan. 11 with the condition that results in temporary paralysis of facial muscles.
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV News) — Some experts say Canadians might want to consider upgrading their face masks, doubling up mask layers, or wearing one while outdoors as more contagious COVID-19 variants continue to spread. Dr. Gerald Evans, chair of Queen’s University’s infectious diseases division in Kingston, Ont., told
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A small blast went off close to the Israeli embassy in the Indian capital of New Delhi on Friday afternoon, damaging the windows of parked vehicles. New Delhi police said a “very low intensity improvised device” went off around 5 p.m. local (6.30 a.m. ET) in the center of the city. No injuries were reported.
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WLS) — Chicago Public Schools students will be learning by remote again Friday as CPS and the Chicago Teachers Union continue to negotiate over returning to in-person learning. Both sides will head back into mediation again Friday. The CTU said while there has been some progress in
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WLS) — A good Samaritan surprised people who have been victims of carjackings with new vehicles Thursday – and it was something none of them saw coming! “He told me, ‘Believe in God.’ And I said, ‘I believe in him.’ And he said, ‘You know what? That
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story NEW OXFORD, Pennsylvania (WPMT) — Eastern Adams County Regional Police say they arrested a 31-year-old New Oxford man Wednesday after a search of a storage unit he had rented uncovered approximately $315,000 worth of marijuana. Officers were dispatched to Hilltop Self Storage on the 2600 block of Carlisle
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story SCRANTON, Pennsylvania (WNEP) — It may be tougher for kids to get that exercise in now than ever before. “It was an issue beforehand, already, obesity was, and with the pandemic, people are staying home, and they are not getting out and exercising as much. They’re not getting
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story DETROIT LAKES, Minnesota (WDAY) — Flags are flying at a neighborhood house causing some controversy, specifically a “F**** Biden” flag, and “F*** You for voting for him” flag. Kimberly, who doesn’t want her last name used, has been flying the flag outside her home. “I have been getting
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Some talented dogs can learn new words after hearing them only four times, according to a new study. Most dogs do not learn words unless they are extensively trained — but a team of researchers has found that some outstanding pets have “exceptional abilities.” Researchers from Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest observed two “gifted” dogs: A
Continue Reading The European Commission is expected to announce Friday possible restrictions on the export of Covid-19 vaccines following a dispute with drug manufacturers over reduced supplies to the European Union. The move comes as a war of words with AstraZeneca over expected delays in delivery of its coronavirus vaccine to the bloc continues to make headlines.
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Nearly two-thirds of respondents believe that climate change is a “global emergency,” according to a survey of 1.2 million people in dozens of countries around the globe — and many want urgent action to tackle the problem. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), which ran the poll with Oxford University, described it as the largest
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The families of a man and woman killed in a botched police raid in Houston have filed lawsuits against the city and police department, according to two separate complaints filed Wednesday. Rhogena Nicholas and her husband Dennis Tuttle were killed along with their dog when a tactical team raided their home on January 28, 2019.
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Severe cases of Covid-19 might impact the quality of a man’s sperm, thus possibly impacting his fertility, according to a new study published Thursday in the journal Reproduction. “This report provides the first direct evidence to date that COVID-19 infection impairs semen quality and male reproductive potential,” the study said. However, experts not involved in
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Last March former President Donald Trump said “anybody that wants a test can get a test” for Covid-19. That wasn’t true then, and in some parts of the country, finding a test appointment is about as easy to get as Super Bowl tickets. Regular and affordable testing, if done right, could not only diagnose people
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A year into the pandemic, winter is the last of the four seasons we’re newly experiencing during this crisis. Each season has had its curveballs, but one winter challenge may be staying warm if you can’t afford or are cutting back on indoor heating. Since we still need to prevent spreading the coronavirus, pre-pandemic ways
Continue Reading The United Arab Emirates’ first mission to Mars is almost ready for a rendezvous with the red planet. The Emirates Mars Mission, known as the Hope Probe, will go into orbit around Mars on February 9. The mission was one of three that launched to Mars from Earth in July, including NASA’s Perseverance rover and
Continue Reading A frightened policeman fires a live round as a warning shot. Young men cowed by baton-wielding officers, drenched in foul smelling chemicals from water cannon, scream abuse. Ultra-Orthodox Jews clashing with Israeli authorities has become an almost daily routine. At the immediate heart of the tensions is the refusal of some elements within the community
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Even as increasingly worrisome Covid-19 variants reach the United States, a senior adviser on the White House Covid-19 response team offered hope Thursday, saying they can be defeated with the right tools. On Thursday, South Carolina confirmed two cases of a variant of the virus first identified in South Africa, a more contagious strain than
Continue Reading There’s an official term for that! Merriam-Webster has added “second gentleman” to describe VP Kamala Harris’ husband Doug Emhoff’s role. Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. (You can also get “5 Things You Need to Know Today” delivered to your inbox daily. Sign up here.)
Continue Reading The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is honoring all the men and women who lost their lives while furthering the cause of space exploration and discovery. NASA paid tribute to its fallen heroes on Thursday, including the crews of Apollo 1 and space shuttles Challenger and Columbia. This year also marked the 35th anniversary
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