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Medicine Hat selected to host Grand Slam of Curling Masters in November
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Medicine Hat, Alberta, has been chosen to host the GSOC Masters, the second event of the 2026-27 Grand Slam of Curling season, from November 3 to 8. The tournament will feature 16 men's and 16 women's teams, including Olympians and world champions, at Co-op Place. Organizers expect around 50,000 spectators and a significant economic boost for the city.
The South Korean government announced on April 1 it will expand a mandatory five-day vehicle rotation system to a two-day scheme in the public sector starting next week to curb energy demand amid supply strains from an escalating Middle East conflict. The five-day system for the private sector will remain voluntary. The measure aligns with raising the resource security crisis warning to Level 3, the second-highest 'orange' level.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured on Monday in Lok Sabha that the government is working relentlessly to minimize the impact of the US-Iran war in West Asia. He called attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz unacceptable and urged citizens to stay united like during Covid-19.
Filmmakers have paid more than £35,000 to Watford Borough Council for filming permissions in 2025, according to a Freedom of Information request. The largest fee came from the BBC drama Babies, which used multiple streets and car parks in January. Other series including Sweetpea and Red Eye also contributed significantly to the total.
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Autoridades de Kansas City apresentaram o plano de transportes ConnectKC26 para ligar residentes e visitantes durante o Mundial FIFA 2026. A iniciativa, desenvolvida ao longo de 18 meses, visa cumprir os requisitos do torneio minimizando perturbações diárias e promovendo benefícios económicos a longo prazo. Três serviços chave simplificarão as viagens e melhorarão a experiência dos adeptos em toda a região.