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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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National, Politics

February 10, 2025

Trade Minister Ng, Justice Minister Virani won’t run in next election

OTTAWA — Justice Minister Arif Virani and Trade Minister Mary…

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Attempted murder trial begins for accused Salman Rushdie attacker
Star

February 10, 2025

Attempted murder trial begins for accused Salman Rushdie attacker

Salman Rushdie was so stunned when a masked man started…

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Most countries miss UN climate plan deadline as fears over Trump effect on global diplomacy grow
Star

February 10, 2025

Most countries miss UN climate plan deadline as fears over Trump effect on global diplomacy grow

Most of the world’s nations have missed a UN deadline…

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Environment, Health, Ontario/Quebec, Politics, Social

February 10, 2025

Ontario’s party leaders pledge to help whales at Marineland

The leaders of Ontario’s main political parties pledged Monday to…

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Sports

February 10, 2025

Jones to coach Homan’s team at Canadian women’s curling championship

THUNDER BAY, Ont. — Jennifer Jones returns to the Canadian…

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Business, Justice, Pharma

February 10, 2025

Cannabis company Aphria reaches agreement to settle shareholder class-action lawsuit

TORONTO — Aphria Inc. has agreed to pay $30 million…

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Canadian aid workers warn 'catastrophic' USAID halt puts Ottawa's projects in limbo
Star

February 10, 2025

Canadian aid workers warn ‘catastrophic’ USAID halt puts Ottawa’s projects in limbo

Canada’s aid sector is bracing for cataclysmic suffering worldwide, and…

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Sidney Crosby cleared to lead Canada at 4 Nations Face-Off after injury scare
Star

February 10, 2025

Sidney Crosby cleared to lead Canada at 4 Nations Face-Off after injury scare

Canada’s captain Sidney Crosby for the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament…

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2 more Trudeau cabinet ministers won't seek re-election
Star

February 10, 2025

2 more Trudeau cabinet ministers won’t seek re-election

Justice Minister Arif Virani and International Trade Minister Mary Ng…

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