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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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Trump slaps 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports, including from Canada
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February 9, 2025

Trump slaps 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports, including from Canada

U.S. President Donald Trump slapped 25 per cent tariffs on…

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Trump says he will impose 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports — including from Canada
Star

February 9, 2025

Trump says he will impose 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports — including from Canada

U.S. President Donald Trump said he will announce on Monday…

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Royal style vs. substance: Princess of Wales wants her work to be the focus, not what she's wearing
Star

February 9, 2025

Royal style vs. substance: Princess of Wales wants her work to be the focus, not what she’s wearing

As Catherine, Princess of Wales, continues her gradual return to…

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I didn't feel able to have a child because I didn't own a home. I'm glad I was wrong
Star

February 9, 2025

I didn’t feel able to have a child because I didn’t own a home. I’m glad I was wrong

Brett Howard used to believe that owning a home and…

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Shipping container village in Gatineau, Que., full after one month
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February 9, 2025

Shipping container village in Gatineau, Que., full after one month

A new project to build homes for the homeless out…

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Ukraine confirms 'preliminary' agreement on mineral resources with U.S.
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February 9, 2025

Ukraine confirms ‘preliminary’ agreement on mineral resources with U.S.

Ukraine said on Wednesday it had reached a “preliminary” deal…

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Trump's about-face on Ukraine leaves European leaders scrambling
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February 9, 2025

Trump’s about-face on Ukraine leaves European leaders scrambling

Impotent fury. European leaders are frothing.U.S. President Donald Trump sparked…

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Trump's talk about Canada parrots Putin's claims on Ukraine
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February 9, 2025

Trump’s talk about Canada parrots Putin’s claims on Ukraine

It took a while for Canadian politicians to figure out…

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Ukraine's Zelenskyy accuses Trump of spreading Russian disinformation
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February 9, 2025

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy accuses Trump of spreading Russian disinformation

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday that U.S. President Donald…

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