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BC Ferries has said it is ready for peak season, but it is also being “realistic” about pressures on the system. The ferry service has faced criticism this spring after a slew of service disruptions left staff scrambling to provide service.Many of the disruptions can be attributed to an aging fleet, officials said. BC Ferries operates with 37 vessels across 25 routes and 47 terminals, but demand keeps growing.Ridership on BC Ferries has been steadily rising since the pandemic and peaked in 2025, coinciding with the added tensions with the United States beginning with Donald Trump’s second term.During the 2025…

The Royal Flying Doctor Service in WA will celebrate 98 years since the first flying doctor flight with a fundraising campaign that will aim to raise $1.6 million. 

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Michael Rapaport is doubling down on his plans to run for mayor of New York City.On Tuesday, the 60-year-old actor and comedian said he plans on running against Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who is known for his democratic socialist policies, with a “New York City street fight mentality” come 2029.”I never thought that I would even consider running for mayor of New York City, and I will do it with the best intentions. And I won’t do it the way any other political person has ever done it,” Rapaport told Chris Cuomo during…

new video loaded: Police in France Warn Public To Stay Away From Drunk DeerThe police in rural France issued a warning to drivers to be on the lookout for deer “drunk” on fermented fruit, which can cause them to behave unpredictably.By Meg FellingMay 13, 2026

Washington — The Senate rejected another attempt by Democrats to limit President Trump’s ability to use military force against Iran on Wednesday, but one new Republican senator voted in favor of advancing the measure. A motion to discharge the resolution from committee failed by a vote of 49 to 50. GOP Sens. Rand Paul of Kentucky, Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska voted with most Democrats in favor of moving forward, while Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania was the sole Democrat to oppose. Murkowski had voted against moving forward with previous iterations of the measure. She told reporters that…

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite closed at fresh record highs on Wednesday as investors continued piling into artificial intelligence-related technology shares, brushing aside another hotter-than-expected inflation report and growing expectations that the Federal Reserve may keep interest rates elevated for longer.The broad-based S&P 500 rose 0.58% to close at 7,444.25, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 1.2% to 26,402.34. Both indexes reached new intraday and closing highs during the session. In contrast, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 67.36 points, or 0.14%, to end at 49,693.20.Technology and semiconductor stocks led the rally despite inflation concerns weighing on much of the…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Texas officials announced six illegal immigrants were found dead Monday inside a shipping container along the southern border, with officials pointing to extreme heat as the likely cause.The Webb County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed three men, one woman and a 14-year-old boy were found dead at the Union Pacific Railyard in North Laredo.The sixth person has not yet been positively identified.Investigators said the deceased originated from Mexico and Honduras. Authorities have identified five of the six migrants, with hypothermia suspected as the cause of death. (KABB)TRUMP PULLS US OUT OF UN-LINKED MIGRATION…

By Lauren Krugel The Canadian Press Posted May 13, 2026 4:16 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The chief executive of ATCO Ltd. says she does not share the concerns other business leaders have expressed around what an increase in the industrial carbon price would mean for Canada’s competitiveness. Nancy Southern says nobody wants to have extra costs imposed upon them, but the Canadian oil industry is “extraordinarily innovative” and can find ways to compete.She says the “energy superpower” that Canada is striving to become needs to be able to endure decades from now.…

Author Ahmed Barakat Author Ahmed Barakat Part of the Team Since Aug 2025 About Author Ahmed Balaha is a journalist and copywriter based in Georgia with a growing focus on blockchain technology, DeFi, AI, privacy, digital assets, and fintech innovation. Share Last updated:  May 13, 2026 Crypto traders are watching this week’s Trump China summit in Beijing for the next macro signal, with Bitcoin holding above $81,000 after defending $80,000, Ethereum at $2,250, and Solana near $95. The meeting is expected to address trade tensions, AI safeguards, Taiwan policy, and the Iran situation, and any sign of progress could reduce…

Last week I handed down the 2026-27 State Budget, which again shows Western Australia has the strongest economy in the nation.