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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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Carbon dating puts Sask. Indigenous archaeological site at almost 11,000 years old
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February 4, 2025

Carbon dating puts Sask. Indigenous archaeological site at almost 11,000 years old

The site near Prince Albert, Sask., suggests Indigenous people lived…

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Arbitrator finds N.B. government failed to protect teaching staff working with violent student
Star

February 4, 2025

Arbitrator finds N.B. government failed to protect teaching staff working with violent student

Advocates say the decision, now under judicial review at the…

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This young mom gave birth to a healthy baby boy. 2 days later, she was dead from an infection
Star

February 4, 2025

This young mom gave birth to a healthy baby boy. 2 days later, she was dead from an infection

It was a Friday in January when Celina Klinger started…

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Trans families consider leaving U.S. after Trump's re-election
Star

February 4, 2025

Trans families consider leaving U.S. after Trump’s re-election

Since Donald Trump’s inauguration last month, members of the trans…

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How Ontario's main parties would respond to tariffs
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February 4, 2025

How Ontario’s main parties would respond to tariffs

One week into Ontario’s four-week election campaign, the dominant issue…

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As Netanyahu and Trump meet in Washington, doubts remain about how much Israel's leader wants to end the war
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February 4, 2025

As Netanyahu and Trump meet in Washington, doubts remain about how much Israel’s leader wants to end the war

Benjamin Netanyahu meets with Donald Trump in Washington on Tuesday,…

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One negotiation with Trump, done. On to Round 2
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February 4, 2025

One negotiation with Trump, done. On to Round 2

Canadians spent months passionately debating about what U.S. President Donald…

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How Trump's tariffs might land in Alberta, if the clock runs out on Canada's 30-day reprieve
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February 4, 2025

How Trump’s tariffs might land in Alberta, if the clock runs out on Canada’s 30-day reprieve

Given the temporary nature of Donald Trump’s tariff reprieve, everyday…

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Purolator loses court challenge after it fired unvaccinated employees
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February 4, 2025

Purolator loses court challenge after it fired unvaccinated employees

Shipping giant Purolator has lost in B.C. Supreme Court after…

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