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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, Finance, Insurance

February 12, 2025

Sun Life Financial earns $237 million in fourth quarter

TORONTO — Sun Life Financial Inc. says it earned $237…

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Business, Economy, Finance, Insurance

February 12, 2025

Intact reports record quarter after increasing rates, sees limited direct tariff risk

TORONTO — Intact Financial Corp. ended last year with its…

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Business, Economy, Finance

February 12, 2025

S&P/TSX composite down Wednesday as energy stocks fall, U.S. stocks mixed

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index was dragged lower Wednesday…

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Business, Economy, Finance

February 12, 2025

S&P/TSX composite down Wednesday as energy stocks fall, U.S. stocks mixed

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index was dragged lower Wednesday…

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Business, Economy, Finance

February 12, 2025

S&P/TSX composite down Wednesday as energy stocks fall, U.S. stocks mixed

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index was dragged lower Wednesday…

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White House actions have 'serious impact on global health:' WHO
Star

February 12, 2025

White House actions have ‘serious impact on global health:’ WHO

A World Health Organization spokesperson said on Tuesday that communication…

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Health, Sports

February 12, 2025

Winner of the Boston Marathon, legendary Canadian runner Jerome Drayton dies at 80

TORONTO — Legendary long-distance runner Jerome Drayton, who won the…

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National, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

February 12, 2025

Ontario Greens unveil platform, pledge to build two million homes and cut taxes

TORONTO — The Green Party of Ontario will build two…

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Privacy commissioner probing massive breach of student information
Star

February 12, 2025

Privacy commissioner probing massive breach of student information

The federal privacy watchdog has launched an investigation into a…

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