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The relentless evolution of the coronavirus, which has spawned new variants to fuel fresh surges of disease every four to six months, could in the not-distant future propel the virus to overtake measles as the most contagious of all known infections. Increasing infectiousness does not necessarily make the virus deadlier, but it could make it harder to control, and leave communities vulnerable to the repeated waves of illness that have defined the pandemic. The variants now dominating around the world may be five to 10 times more infectious than the original virus that sparked the pandemic in China in late 2019, health experts believe. Lately each variant has outpaced its parent — omicron, with its massive evolutionary jump, was about three times more infectious than delta. Its subvariants — BA.2 and BA.2.12.1, which are driving the latest surge in the Bay Area — are each more infectious still, by 20% to 30%. The basic reproduction value — a number meant to represent how many … [Read more...] about Almost as contagious as measles: COVID spins out worrisome new mutations

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — It’s SummerFest Friday at CBS3, and we are on the move to Manayunk. Main Street is about to see more than a little foot traffic. This weekend, it’ll be packed with artists for the Manayunk Arts Festival . It’s the 33rd year for the annual event, which features fine arts and crafts from across the country. READ MORE: Schwarber, Realmuto Go Deep Vs Musgrove In Phils' 6-2 Win The arts festival is back in full force for the first time since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. “The Arts Festival put Manayunk on the map 33 years ago,” Manayunk Development Corporation Consultant Joan Denenberg said. Every year since visitors have come to expect a turnout like this. A boon for Main Street artists like Diane Vaughn. “It has been wonderful, I live for it. I’m frantically painting,” Vaughn said. Vaughn’s impressionist dreamscapes stun those who walk into her gallery near Main and Rector Streets. “A lot of people will stand there and look,” … [Read more...] about CBS3 SummerFest: Manayunk Arts Festival Returning In Full-Force This Weekend For First Time Since 2019

Senators Kyrsten Sinema, Tom Tillis, Chris Murphy, and John Cornyn were key to getting the bill negotiated and past key hurdles. Photo-Illustration: Intelligencer; Photos: Getty Images The scene in downtown Houston threatened to topple the delicate work that had put the U.S. Senate on the cusp of passing the country’s most important gun bill in three decades. Texas senator John Cornyn was walking onto the stage at the state Republican Party’s convention last Friday, and the dark, red-lit room was turning hostile, filling with boos and furious chants of “Say no to Cornyn!” The conservative had been leading the GOP’s negotiations on a round of gun-control proposals following the mass killings in Uvalde and Buffalo that had surprisingly coalesced in a viable framework rather than following the usual pattern of collapsing into failure. Still, the whole endeavor was delicate. Cornyn had been quietly meeting with his Republican colleague Thom Tillis of North Carolina and … [Read more...] about How 4 Senators Finally Got Gun Control Done

0 Politics & Government The trustee cited her reason for leaving the board. The village president is picking her successor. Adrian Martinez-De La Cruz , Patch Staff Posted | Updated Reply CLARENDON HILLS, IL — Clarendon Hills Trustee Carol Jorissen has stepped down from the Village Board, saying she is moving out of the village. On Tuesday night, the Village Board adopted a resolution, thanking Jorissen for her contributions to the village. "Be it further resolved that the president and Board of Trustees extend our heartfelt appreciation, individually and collectively, to Trustee Jorissen for her knowledge, support and loyal service to the village," the resolution said. Jorissen was elected in 2015 and re-elected in 2019. She served on various Village Board committees. She served as chairwoman of the Finance Committee, vice chairwoman of the Community and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee, and a member of … [Read more...] about Clarendon Hills Trustee Steps Down From Village Board

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Big swings by Kyle Schwarber and J.T. Realmuto of the Philadelphia Phillies put an end to Joe Musgrove’s unbeaten start to 2022. Schwarber hit a two-run homer and Realmuto added a three-run shot later in the sixth inning for the Phillies, who handed Musgrove his first loss and snapped a three-game losing streak with a 6-2 victory against the San Diego Padres on Thursday night. READ MORE: Off-Duty Philadelphia Police Officer Killed In Crash On Way Home From Work In Somerton Musgrove (8-1) saw his ERA rise from 1.59, which had been second-lowest in the majors, to 2.12. The big right-hander from suburban El Cajon was activated from the COVID-19 injured list earlier in the day. He had been placed on the list last Friday, a day after throwing seven strong innings in a victory at the Chicago Cubs. “We hit some balls hard,” Schwarber said. “The guy’s a good pitcher. He’s got the stuff and he’s got four or five pitches; two really-plus breaking balls. We were able to … [Read more...] about Schwarber, Realmuto Go Deep Vs Musgrove In Phils’ 6-2 Win

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Philadelphia’s newest GIANT grocery store opens Friday in Spring Garden. The new store is located at North Broad and Spring Garden Streets. It opens at 8 a.m. READ MORE: Schwarber, Realmuto Go Deep Vs Musgrove In Phils' 6-2 Win The store will also operate seven days a week between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. The new GIANT offers a Starbucks, sushi, and a beer and wine section with slushie options. READ MORE: Off-Duty Philadelphia Police Officer Killed In Crash On Way Home From Work In Somerton Shoppers can park in its underground garage. MORE NEWS: CBS3 SummerFest: Manayunk Arts Festival Returning In Full-Force This Weekend For First Time Since 2019 The new store also offers the online GIANT Direct service. … [Read more...] about New GIANT Grocery Store Opens On North Broad Street In Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — This week in our Focusing on the Future series, a high school graduate is using her talent to take her places. Wakisha Bailey introduces us to the young opera singer who’s sharing her voice with the world. The Leibegott family loves to sing at their local church. That’s dad in the middle. He’s a music teacher, and there’s his wife Shelby beside him, who wanted us to meet their oldest daughter, Abi. READ MORE: Schwarber, Realmuto Go Deep Vs Musgrove In Phils' 6-2 Win Abi and her mom stream Eyewitness News every morning, and after seeing our series Focusing on the Future,  Abi wanted to share with us what she calls a “natural gift.” At the age of 17 years old, Abi is a trained opera singer. “I remember saying, ‘I’m not going to sing opera.’ Because obviously as a young kid you don’t say, ‘Oh, I’m going to be an opera singer,’” Abi said. Her singing journey began over seven years ago. But last summer was life changing. At a singing … [Read more...] about Local High School Graduate Set To Train At Berlin Opera Academy In Germany This Summer

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A tragic crash happened in Northeast Philadelphia. An off-duty Philadelphia police officer going home from work was killed in a violent crash Thursday night. Officers described the scene as a t-bone accident with tragic results. They say a BMW was heading south on Bustleton Avenue when it collided with the passenger side of a Hyundai sedan. READ MORE: Schwarber, Realmuto Go Deep Vs Musgrove In Phils' 6-2 Win The crash ultimately killed the driver of that Hyundai. Officers responded to this two car crash just before midnight on Thursday. When they got to the scene, they found a 50-year-old man unconscious in his Hyundai sedan. They say his car was hit on the passenger side by a BMW driven by an 18-year-old, who also had a 16 and a 17 year-old in the car at the time. Right after the two cars collided, police say the BMW jumped the curb and hit a tree. Incredibly, none of the three teens in that BMW suffered any injuries in this … [Read more...] about Off-Duty Philadelphia Police Officer Killed In Crash On Way Home From Work In Somerton

CHICAGO (AP) — Touted rookie Adley Rutschman homered, doubled and drove in three runs to lead the Baltimore Orioles past the banged-up Chicago White Sox 4-0 on Thursday night. Ryan Mountcastle had two doubles among his three hits as the Orioles won their second in a row and third in four. Dean Kremer tossed 5 2/3 scoreless innings before three relievers finished off a nine-hit shutout backed by several nifty catches from Baltimore outfielders. READ MORE: Maryland Weather: A Beautiful Friday Ahead Of What Should Be A Beautiful Weekend The switch-hitting Rutschman entered batting just .211 with one homer and four RBIs, but the 24-year-old catcher is hitting .341 (14 for 41) in his last 12 games. “He’s really talented and there’s always an adjustment period in the big leagues,” Baltimore manager Brandon Hyde said. “But he’s got big-time tools and a ton of ability and you saw the power tonight.” Rutschman, the No. 1 overall pick in 2019 out of Oregon State, said he’s taking a … [Read more...] about Adley Rutschman Leads Orioles Past Hobbled White Sox 4-0

As the N.F.L. was investigating his team for widespread workplace misconduct, the Washington Commanders owner Daniel Snyder directed a “shadow investigation” to interfere with and undermine its findings, a Congressional committee found. At Snyder’s behest, the committee said, his legal team used private investigators to harass and intimidate witnesses, and created a 100-page dossier targeting victims, witnesses and journalists who had shared “credible public accusations of harassment” against the team. The House Committee on Oversight and Reform released a 29-page memo on Wednesday that detailed the findings of its eight-month inquiry into how the Commanders and the N.F.L. handled claims of rampant sexual harassment of the team’s female employees. The report was released ahead of Wednesday’s hearing, where the league’s commissioner, Roger Goodell, appeared remotely. Snyder declined two requests to appear, citing a “longstanding business conflict.” At Wednesday’s hearing, … [Read more...] about Panel Finds Daniel Snyder Interfered With Sexual Harassment Investigation