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Foreign aid agency USAID in crisis as Trump, Musk threaten shutdown

Foreign aid agency USAID in crisis as Trump, Musk threaten shutdown

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is facing its greatest threat since its inception over 60 years ago, as President Donald Trump and his billionaire adviser Elon Musk spent the weekend impugning the agency that has contributed to Washington being the most critical source of foreign assistance around the world.

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Parents say social media app Snapchat gives kids access to illicit drugs

Parents say social media app Snapchat gives kids access to illicit drugs

An Ontario father says he’s struggling to keep his teen son away from drug dealers on popular messaging app Snapchat, and he’s not alone. The social media platform’s parent company, Snap Inc., is being sued by dozens of U.S. families who say the app’s disappearing messages make it hard for parents to supervise their kids’ online activity.

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Business, Health, Ontario/Quebec

May 7, 2026

Kathryn Mannie

Boil water advisory in effect in Sudbury, Ont., area after coliform bacteria detected

SUDBURY — A boil water advisory is in place in…

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Sports

May 7, 2026

John Chidley-Hill

Toronto finally gets its WNBA moment as Tempo prepare for season opener

TORONTO — Kia Nurse is focused on her process even…

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Entertainment, Arts, Lifestyle, Music, Ontario/Quebec, Social

May 7, 2026

Indigenous youth from across Canada in Ontario for intensive dance camp

More than 100 young people from 11 First Nation and…

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Privacy watchdog finds thousands of tax account breaches, urges stronger protections
Star

May 7, 2026

Privacy watchdog finds thousands of tax account breaches, urges stronger protections

The federal privacy watchdog says there have been more than…

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Entertainment, Ontario/Quebec

May 7, 2026

Craig Macrae

Maggie Kang receives a key to the city of Toronto at Departure Festival

TORONTO — The creator behind the Oscar-winning animated film “KPop…

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Fact check: Are wages rising faster than inflation?
Star

May 7, 2026

Fact check: Are wages rising faster than inflation?

Prime Minister Mark Carney has said wages are rising faster…

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Sports

May 7, 2026

Steve Buffery

Beware of Messi: TFC defenders aim to limit Miami suspestar’s chances

TORONTO — Toronto FC centre back Walker Zimmerman understands that,…

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They shared their fears about high-speed rail. Then their comments disappeared
Star

May 7, 2026

They shared their fears about high-speed rail. Then their comments disappeared

A teenager worried about his family’s home and an 84-year-old…

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Ontario/Quebec, Sports

May 7, 2026

Kathryn Mannie and Rianna Lim

For many hockey fans in this part of Ontario, Buffalo Sabres are the hometown team

Montreal may be the last Canadian team standing in the…

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