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Alberta’s government wants to send a clear message to drivers — if you’re behaving dangerously on its roads, it’s going to cost you. Starting March 13, fines for several offences will increase by up to 50 per cent.“This is the first time that traffic fines have increased since 2015,” the province said in a statement to Global News. “Improving safety requires coordination at every level of government, and Alberta remains committed to working with municipal and policing partners to help keep all road users safe.”Fines for common traffic offences, such as distracted driving, will increase by 30 per cent.The province…

Surviving a run down a slushy Cortina course, Australian skier Josh Hanlon has joined those who believe the Winter Paralympics should be held earlier.

Published On 13 Mar 202613 Mar 2026Click here to share on social mediashare2Shareplus2googleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoTens of thousands of people have gathered around the world for al-Quds Day, an annual event on the final Friday of Ramadan demonstrating solidarity with Palestine and opposition to Israeli occupation.Rallies took place across numerous countries, including Iran, Malaysia, Indonesia, Kashmir and Yemen. In Tehran, thousands marched, chanting “death to Israel” and “death to America” as the United States-Israeli military campaign entered its 14th day of conflict.The event has long been associated with Iran, and was established by the country’s first supreme leader, Ayatollah…

Two Democratic lawmakers are proposing tax overhauls that would eliminate federal income taxes for millions of Americans.The two bills — one backed by Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey, and the other from Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland — are rolling out as Republicans tout the impact of the tax cuts enacted under the “big, beautiful bill.” Those new tax breaks, which include a $6,000 deduction for senior citizens and no taxes on tips and overtime, are projected to lift the average tax refund by about $1,000 this year.Under Booker’s and Van Hollen’s proposals, millions of low- and middle-income households…

Editor’s note: The following article is a commentary on some of the top trends in technology and its broader impact.The technology to disrupt enterprise software already exists. What’s been missing is the forcing function.A potential tie-up between artificial intelligence and private equity could be exactly that.The Information reported Wednesday that Anthropic is in talks with firms, including Blackstone, to form a joint venture, using a Palantir-style model to sell consulting services that would integrate Claude into their portfolio companies. The deal makes sense for Anthropic, which just lost its Pentagon distribution channel. But private equity firms risk cannibalizing their own businesses…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos says the suspect behind Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance could “absolutely” strike again, warning of a continuing public safety threat 40 days after she vanished and offering few new details about a possible motive.”Criminal minds are criminal minds,” he told NBC, where Guthrie’s daughter Savannah Guthrie co-hosts the “Today” show.Nanos said he has an idea of the motive behind Guthrie’s kidnapping but declined to share it publicly.NANCY GUTHRIE’S SUSPECTED ABDUCTION: TIMELINE OF EVENTS IN DISAPPEARANCE OF ‘TODAY’ HOST’S MOM FBI agents canvass homes near Nancy Guthrie’s home in Tucson,…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Alberta Municipal Affairs Minister Dan Williams is set to announce “next steps” in the province’s review of Calgary’s maligned water system on Friday. Williams will be speaking to the media at the McDougall Centre at 11 a.m.The news conference comes more than a month after the province requested thousands of documents from the city, following a second critical failure of the Bearspaw feeder main on Dec. 30.Following that break, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said the province would look into whether or not more oversight is needed.The City of Calgary had until Jan.…

Women from all walks of life with stories of resilience and enterprise have been recognised for their contributions to the resources industry at the Chamber of Minerals and Energy WA’s annual awards.

Pete Hegseth’s remarks come a day after Khamenei pledged to keep fighting in first statement since he was named leader.Listen to this article | 3 minsinfoUnited States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has claimed that Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has been wounded in US-Israeli attacks on the country.During a news conference at the Pentagon on Friday, Hegseth said Khamenei “is wounded and likely disfigured”.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list“He put our statement yesterday – a weak one actually – but there was no voice, and there was no video. It was a written statement,” Hegseth said.The Pentagon chief…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Top House Republicans are eyeing a surge in military funding as the U.S. continues its joint operation with Israel against Iran, and some are arguing that a second “big, beautiful bill” is the vehicle to get it done.Republicans are discussing the possibility of supplemental funding to aid the U.S. effort as Iran continues to retaliate against allies in the region. Senior House GOP lawmakers told Fox News Digital that the resulting heightened national security environment means that Congress has a responsibility to ensure the armed forces are prepared for whatever threats may arise.…