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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, Economy, Justice, National, Politics

February 11, 2025

Former Mountie Kevin Brosseau named fentanyl czar in reply to Trump’s tariff threats

OTTAWA — The Liberal government has named Kevin Brosseau, a…

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Reporter banned from Oval Office event over editorial decision not to use 'Gulf of America,' AP says
Star

February 11, 2025

Reporter banned from Oval Office event over editorial decision not to use ‘Gulf of America,’ AP says

The Associated Press on Tuesday said the White House barred…

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What to know for the 4 Nations Face-Off
Sports, Star

February 11, 2025

What to know for the 4 Nations Face-Off

CBC Sports’ daily newsletter previews the new international men’s hockey…

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Business, Economy, Finance

February 11, 2025

S&P/TSX composite moves lower Tuesday, U.S. stock markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index moved lower Tuesday, as…

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Business, Economy, Finance

February 11, 2025

S&P/TSX composite moves lower Tuesday, U.S. stock markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index moved lower Tuesday, as…

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Business, Economy, Finance

February 11, 2025

S&P/TSX composite moves lower Tuesday, U.S. stock markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index moved lower Tuesday, as…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec, Social

February 11, 2025

Police in Ontario say second teen charged after threats of violence against schools

Ontario Provincial Police say a second teenager has been arrested…

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Sports

February 11, 2025

Reports: Raptors sign newly acquired Ingram to three-year, $120-million extension

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors have signed Brandon Ingram to…

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With 800 unsolved homicides, Montreal's police force is bolstering its cold case unit
Star

February 11, 2025

With 800 unsolved homicides, Montreal’s police force is bolstering its cold case unit

The head of the major crimes unit says she doesn’t…

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