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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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Emilia Pérez lead actress cut from film's Oscar campaign after racist tweets resurface
Star

February 5, 2025

Emilia Pérez lead actress cut from film’s Oscar campaign after racist tweets resurface

Old social media posts with racist comments made by Emilia…

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Mayor of small Quebec town in hot water following pro-Trump comments
Star

February 5, 2025

Mayor of small Quebec town in hot water following pro-Trump comments

Despite looming tariffs, the mayor of Louiseville, Que., has recently…

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Sports

February 5, 2025

Nylander nets hat trick as Leafs douse Flames 6-3

CALGARY — Calgary-born William Nylander notched his second career hat…

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Sports

February 5, 2025

Youth Movement: Raptors rookies playing critical minutes in close games

TORONTO — In the final minutes of a close game…

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International, Sports

February 5, 2025

US national anthem booed before NBA, NHL games in Canada despite tariff pause

TORONTO (AP) — Fans booed the American national anthem before…

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Sports

February 5, 2025

Karl-Anthony Towns’s double-double helps Knicks fend off Raptors 121-115

TORONTO — Karl-Anthony Towns had a double-double and the New…

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Sports

February 5, 2025

OHL roundup: Woolley nets winner as Knights edge Rangers 5-3

LONDON, Ont. — Jared Woolley’s goal with just under nine…

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Sports

February 5, 2025

Three-time Cy Young winner Scherzer finalizes 1-year deal with Blue Jays

TORONTO (AP) — Three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer…

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International, Sports

February 5, 2025

U.S. national anthem booed before NBA game in Toronto despite tariff pause

TORONTO (AP) — A few fans booed the American national…

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