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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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Business, Economy, National, Politics

February 4, 2025

Opposition parties call for Parliament’s return after Trump hits pause on tariffs

OTTAWA — Opposition parties say the Liberals must recall Parliament…

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'I have a right to be here,' says Cree woman living in U.S. under Jay Treaty
Star

February 4, 2025

‘I have a right to be here,’ says Cree woman living in U.S. under Jay Treaty

As concerns about U.S. immigration issues ramp up with Trump’s…

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How Henry Box Brown escaped slavery in a box and became a subversive magician
Star

February 4, 2025

How Henry Box Brown escaped slavery in a box and became a subversive magician

In 1849, Henry Brown escapes slavery by mailing himself in…

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Business, Economy, Retail

February 4, 2025

Canadian small businesses working to fend off effects of tariffs, despite reprieve

TORONTO — U.S. President Donald Trump might have delayed 25…

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National, Religion, Social

February 4, 2025

Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims, dead at 88

OTTAWA — The Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of the…

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Books, Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Human Interest

February 4, 2025

Two jurors withdrew from Giller Prize in the weeks before news of Scotiabank split

TORONTO — Two jurors withdrew from the Giller Prize in…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

February 4, 2025

Girl accused in death of homeless man seen holding sharp object, Crown alleges

TORONTO — A teen girl accused of fatally wounding a…

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Business, Economy, Finance

February 4, 2025

S&P/TSX composite rises, loonie also higher Tuesday after tariff reprieve

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index posted a small gain…

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Business, Economy, Finance

February 4, 2025

S&P/TSX composite rises, loonie also higher Tuesday after tariff reprieve

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index posted a small gain…

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