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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 7, 2025

Jays GM says Max Scherzer’s arrival raises the bar for everyone in the organization

TORONTO — Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins says…

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Justice, National, Politics

February 7, 2025

Ford urges Ottawa to move faster to satisfy U.S. border security demands

OTTAWA — Ontario Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford is criticizing…

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National

February 7, 2025

As Ottawa explores new uses for AI in the public service, experts call for caution

OTTAWA — As the federal government explores new ways to…

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Here's why Trump wants to start stockpiling U.S. wealth | About That
Star

February 7, 2025

Here’s why Trump wants to start stockpiling U.S. wealth | About That

U.S. President Donald Trump wants to plug America’s wealth into…

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Sports

February 7, 2025

Ingram trade an ‘incremental step’ in Raptors’ rebuild, says GM Bobby Webster

TORONTO — It’s not the type of trade rebuilding teams…

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Surgeons successfully transplant genetically edited pig kidney into U.S. man
Star

February 7, 2025

Surgeons successfully transplant genetically edited pig kidney into U.S. man

A New Hampshire man fought for the chance at a…

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Canada is pushing to build more homes. Many could end up in the path of floods, fire, report warns
Star

February 7, 2025

Canada is pushing to build more homes. Many could end up in the path of floods, fire, report warns

With the push on to build more housing in Canada,…

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America alone: What the U.S. is exiting on the global stage
Star

February 7, 2025

America alone: What the U.S. is exiting on the global stage

Early in Donald Trump’s second, non-consecutive presidential term, the U.S….

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Man charged with 1st-degree murder in 1998 killing of pregnant woman in Toronto
Star

February 7, 2025

Man charged with 1st-degree murder in 1998 killing of pregnant woman in Toronto

Toronto police have charged a 50-year-old man with first-degree murder…

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