It is believed that Stephen Washington, 59, was out walking his two pet Huskies along a tree lined path past homes on Biddick Drive when he was shot by Jake Davison. The 22-year-old killer had already fatally shot his mother Maxine before going out into the street and firing 'at random'. The Huskies are then believed to have raced back to his family home nearby and alerted relatives of the shocking incident that was unfolding. 'Stephen was well known around here because he was always out with his beautiful dogs. There will also be questions for the police about whether he was known to them before the attack.

One month after North America set a record for the hottest June ever, July topped it, becoming the hottest month in recorded history, officials said on Friday - days after a dire climate change report from the UN. Scroll down for videoJuly 2021 has become the hottest July ever and the hottest month in recorded history, NOAA said on FridayNOAA also noted the land-surface temperature in the Northern Hemisphere was 2.77F above average last month, surpassing the record from 2012. Breaking the data down further, NOAA said Asia had its hottest July on record, while Europe had its second-hottest - tied with July 2010 - behind July 2018. 'July is typically the world's warmest month of the year, but July 2021 outdid itself as the hottest July and month ever recorded. 'With last month’s data, it remains very likely that 2021 will rank among the world’s 10-warmest years on record,' NOAA wrote in the statement.

Still, you might be surprised to know that cryptocurrencies are not actually “stored” in a cryptocurrency wallet, or really anywhere. Now that we know what a cryptocurrency wallet is and isn’t, let’s dig a little deeper and understand how it functions. Private keys: Your gateway to owning cryptocurrency As mentioned previously, the only thing you need to hold and prove a cryptocurrency balance is a private key. Asset support: It goes without saying that the cryptocurrency wallet you choose should support the token you’re about to deposit. Selecting the right cryptocurrency wallet for your needs may very well be the most important decision you make while starting out.

The spaces listed on the MillionSpaces platform are carefully selected and curated. This newly expanded category of photoshoot locations includes picturesque resorts, heritage homes with regal and modern environs, villas with rustic, tropical modern-esque charm, and many other undiscovered contemporary spaces. The platform is continually expanding its collection of locations to ensure that customers have access to many choices spanning a wide geography. Upholding the need to ensure the strictest health and sanitation standards, MillionSpaces also ensures that all locations listed on their platform follow stringent health and safety procedures. Offering value additions such as flexible cancellation options, additional hours, dressing rooms, parking, and other services needed for a great photoshoot, MillionSpaces also coordinates and enables scheduled visits at no extra cost, for customers who would like to make a visit to the premises prior to the photoshoot date.

Children who develop 'long Covid' could suffer from frequent fatigue and headaches, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 'We are examining long Covid in children and we are seeing long Covid symptoms, mostly fatigue and headache,' Walensky said. Despite, all of his research into the condition, he still said the main theme of long Covid is uncertainty. Worries about long Covid in children are arising amid a massive surge of the virus in the wake of the return of a new school year. Children are unlikely to have more than a mild case of the virus, though they are still at risk of developing long Covid, myocarditis, anosmia or other harmful conditions long term.

A dedicated web browser app is one of the few PlayStation 4 features Sony did not carry over to the PlayStation 5—at least, not officially. Turns out, there is a built-in web browser on PS5. If you tab through the PS5’s menu, you’ll come across a selection of web browser settings—including options to clear cookies, change Javascript preferences , and more. Speaking of privacy, the PS5’s Web Browser menu also has settings to prevent cross-site tracking and for deleting cookies and website data. Still, there’s bound to be someone out there who really wishes the PS5 had a dedicated web browser, and this is the closest thing to it right now.

As many as 2,382 persons have tested positive for coronavirus so far today (August 13), the Ministry of Health confirmed. All new cases are associated with the New Year COVID-19 cluster. The new development brings the total number of COVID-19 cases confirmed in the country thus far to 347,500. At present, more than 37,000 virus-infected patients are being treated at hospitals and treatment centres across the island. The tally of total recoveries reached 304,628 today as 2,173 more patients were discharged after returning to health.

August 13, 2021 05:54 pmA special meeting of political party leaders has been scheduled for Monday (August 16) on the request of Leader of the House, Minister Dinesh Gunawardena. Chaired by Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena, the meeting will take place at the parliament complex. Minister Gunawardena, speaking in this regard, said he decided to call for a special party leaders’ meeting to discuss the prevailing COVID-19 situation in the country. In the meantime, the parliament is due to convene from Tuesday (August 17) to Friday (August 20).

COLOMBO (News 1st); A vaccination program for Kidney patients who are yet to obtain the vaccine against COVID-19 will take place at the National Institute for Nephrology Dialysis & Transplantation. According to the Ministry of Health, the first dose of the vaccine will be administered at the National Institute for Nephrology Dialysis & Transplantation in Maligawatte for patients receiving treatment at the premises and patients who had undergone a kidney transplant and a dialysis process. The Vaccination Program will take place on the 14th and 21st of August from 08 AM to 10 AM at the National Institute for Nephrology Dialysis & Transplantation in Maligawatte and only patients will be allowed to obtain the vaccine during that time period.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka Navy will continue to open the COVID-19 vaccination center at the Lighthouse premises on Chaithya Road on the 14th and 15th of August to administer the Sinopharm Vaccine. Sri Lanka Navy, pledging its continued support for the vaccination of the general public with a view to curbing the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, administered the Sinopharm vaccine to people at the Lighthouse premises on Chaithya Road Colombo on Friday (13th August 2021). Accordingly, over 24,150 people above 30 years of age have been vaccinated with the first and second doses of Sinopharm, through the COVID-19 inoculation drive rolled out by the Navy in the previous 05 days. The inoculation proceedings are conducted adhering to the COVID-19 protocols in force due to pandemic concerns. Meanwhile, the Navy will continue to open the COVID-19 vaccination center at the Lighthouse premises on Chaithya Road on 14th and 15th August as well.

August 13, 2021 by Aazam Ameen No CommentsFrom the 15 of September onwards, authorities will be checking the vaccination cards of citizens when in public areas. Accordingly, General Shavendra Silva, the Head of the National Operations Center for the Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) and Commander of Sri Lanka Army has urged the public to carry their vaccination cards with them. It was also mentioned that supermarkets, malls, shops, restaurants and other places where the public may be present have been urged to strictly follow health guidelines.

August 13, 2021 by Aazam Ameen No CommentsGeneral Shavendra Silva, the Head of the National Operations Center for the Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) and Commander of Sri Lanka Army has announced that inter-provincial travel will be further restricted. Accordingly, inter-provincial public transport services will be suspended. However, these restrictions will not apply for those employed in the following sectors:AgricultureApparelTourismEssential services

COLOMBO (News 1st); The newly-appointed New Zealand’s first resident High Commissioner of Sri Lanka, Michael Appleton paid a courtesy call on the Chief of Defence Staff, Commander of the Army and Head of the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO), General Shavendra Silva on Friday (13). Discussions that ensued largely focused on sound bilateral relations that prevail between both countries, military organizations and possibilities for further improvement with varying training modules for tri servicemen in Sri Lanka. General Silva gratefully acknowledged the understanding and the cooperation, being extended by New Zealand counterparts to the Army throughout last couples of years and expressed his desire to further promote such ties in future. Towards the end of the interaction, General Shavendra Silva awarded a memento to the New Zealand’s envoy to Sri Lanka, Michael Appleton. Prior to his departure, the visiting New Zealand’s High Commissioner inquired into the status quo of COVID-19 control in Sri Lanka from General Shavendra Silva who is also the Head of the NOCPCO.

Three air ambulances at the park out my back garden.' As the scenes continue to unfold, local Labour MP Luke Pollard also tweeted: 'Really worrying news coming out of Keyham in Plymouth. And Plymouth Argyle FC tweeted: 'Our hearts go out to victims of tonight's tragic incident in our city, alongside their families, friends, and the wider Plymouth community.' Earlier today, a South Western Ambulance Service spokesman said: 'We were called at 6.12pm to an ongoing incident in Plymouth. 'We responded to the incident with a significant number of resources, including Hazardous Area Response Teams (HART), multiple ambulances, air ambulances, multiple doctors and senior paramedics.

August 13, 2021 09:39 amSri Lanka Railways station masters have resorted to a token strike since midnight yesterday (August 12). They are urging the authorities to provide them with necessary apparatus to continue their services safely amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The token strike is expected to come to an end by midnight today. According to Ada Derana correspondents, railway operations have been interrupted by this trade union action.