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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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Justice, National, Politics, Social

February 14, 2025

‘Amongst the trusted’: How private police chat groups blur and breach ethical lines

VANCOUVER — In August 2021, a Toronto drug case took…

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Ontario/Quebec, Politics

February 14, 2025

Ontario election 2025: Where the leaders are on Friday, Feb. 14

Here’s where the leaders of Ontario’s main political parties are…

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National, Politics, Sports

February 14, 2025

Senators say Canada’s flag is a symbol of national pride, growth

OTTAWA — A group of Canadian senators is sharing views…

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Business, Hardware, Lifestyle, Social, Software

February 14, 2025

Speed dating can offer a safe space to find love, relief from ‘swipe fatigue’

WINNIPEG — When Joseph David decided to re-enter the dating…

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Undersea cables are the backbone of the internet. NATO countries have stepped up patrols to protect them
Star

February 14, 2025

Undersea cables are the backbone of the internet. NATO countries have stepped up patrols to protect them

At a time when the eight NATO nations bordering the…

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Sports

February 14, 2025

OHL roundup: Knights pour on the offence to beat Colts 8-4

BARRIE, Ont. — Kasper Halttunen and Logan Hawery scored twice…

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Ontario PCs say Ford doesn't support death penalty after leader recorded saying 'send 'em right to sparky'
Star

February 14, 2025

Ontario PCs say Ford doesn’t support death penalty after leader recorded saying ‘send ’em right to sparky’

Ontario PC Leader Doug Ford reportedly joked about bringing back…

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Sports

February 13, 2025

Source: Stymied in bids to move Insigne, Toronto FC prepared to have him sit

Things have come to a head between Toronto FC and…

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Justice, Prairies/BC

February 13, 2025

Jury finds man guilty of murder in shooting death of neighbour in rural Manitoba

WINNIPEG — A jury found a Manitoba man guilty on…

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