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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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Sports

February 11, 2025

Brandon Ingram gets $120 million extension from Raptors shortly after being acquired

TORONTO (AP) — Brandon Ingram has a $120 million extension…

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Man wielding hatchet taken down by officers in what Ontario police chief calls an act of 'compassion'
Star

February 11, 2025

Man wielding hatchet taken down by officers in what Ontario police chief calls an act of ‘compassion’

Waterloo region’s police chief is praising officers involved in a…

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Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Human Interest, Music, Social

February 11, 2025

Junos head says org faces ‘complicated’ questions around Buffy Sainte-Marie’s awards

TORONTO — The head of the Juno Awards says he’s…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec, Social

February 11, 2025

Teens were drinking, smoking marijuana hours before alleged murder, trial hears

TORONTO — Two girls accused in the killing of a…

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Business, Finance, Insurance

February 11, 2025

Intact Financial earnings rise to $667 million in fourth quarter

TORONTO — Intact Financial Corp. says it earned $667 million…

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National

February 11, 2025

Former prime ministers call on Canadians to ‘show the flag’ as Trump pushes trade war

OTTAWA — All of Canada’s living former prime minister’s are…

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Detroit police say 2 children died in a cold vehicle after months without a permanent home
Star

February 11, 2025

Detroit police say 2 children died in a cold vehicle after months without a permanent home

Two children who likely froze to death in a van…

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Use of force expert raises questions about police methods in shooting death of Surrey, B.C., student
Star

February 11, 2025

Use of force expert raises questions about police methods in shooting death of Surrey, B.C., student

A use of force expert reviewing a short video of…

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National

February 11, 2025

Freeland announces plan to cap grocery profits, expand competition

OTTAWA — Liberal leadership candidate Chrystia Freeland has pitched a…

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