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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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Health, Justice, Ontario/Quebec, Social

February 7, 2025

Homeless man was stabbed in heart and died from blood loss, teens’ murder trial hears

TORONTO — A homeless Toronto man who was allegedly swarmed…

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Defence, Justice, National, Politics

February 7, 2025

Federal unit uncovers ‘malicious’ effort tied to China aimed at Chrystia Freeland

OTTAWA — A federal unit that tracks suspected foreign interference…

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Human smugglers sent 2 families to their deaths as RCMP closed in, court records show
Star

February 7, 2025

Human smugglers sent 2 families to their deaths as RCMP closed in, court records show

The Romanian and Indian families who drowned during a human…

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National

February 7, 2025

Navy commander relieved of his duty mid-deployment over ‘loss of confidence’

OTTAWA — A commander of a patrol frigate in the…

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National

February 7, 2025

Trudeau travelling to Lisbon to attend the Aga Khan’s funeral

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is flying to Lisbon…

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Sports

February 7, 2025

Max Scherzer hoping to win World Series for third team with Toronto Blue Jays

TORONTO (AP) — Max Scherzer joined the Toronto Blue Jays…

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Business, Economy, Manufacturing, National, Politics, Social

February 7, 2025

Boost Indigenous business to counter Trump’s tariff threats, leaders say

OTTAWA — As U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats rattle…

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Business, Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Music

February 7, 2025

Julie Adam promoted to president and CEO of Universal Music Canada

TORONTO — There’s a change in leadership at one of…

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Business, Economy, Finance

February 7, 2025

S&P/TSX composite down, U.S. stocks fall after jobs report

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index moved lower Friday and…

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