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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, Retail

February 3, 2025

Wide range of labels make identifying Canadian products ‘extremely tricky’

TORONTO — Determining how Canadian a product is can be…

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Sports

February 3, 2025

Raptors forward Barrett on anthem booing: ‘Everybody’s entitled to their own opinion’

TORONTO — RJ Barrett got right to it as soon…

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Books, Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Human Interest

February 3, 2025

Giller Prize parts ways with sponsor Scotiabank after more than a year of protests

TORONTO — The Giller Prize has parted ways with its…

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Sports

February 3, 2025

Forge looks for positive result in CONCACAF Champions Cup opener against Monterrey

Forge FC has lost some key roster pieces since losing…

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Sports

February 3, 2025

Unclear what trades, if any, red-hot Toronto Raptors will make ahead of deadline

TORONTO — What a difference a year makes. Twelve months…

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Business, Economy, National

February 3, 2025

A short list of U.S. goods which will be charged 25 per cent tariffs starting Tuesday

OTTAWA — Effective Tuesday, Canada is imposing 25 per cent…

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Business, Economy, Ontario/Quebec

February 3, 2025

Toronto mayor orders plan to respond to U.S. tariffs, review procurement policies

TORONTO — Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow has instructed city staff…

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Sports

February 3, 2025

Canadian men’s curling championship to return to St. John’s next year

ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — The Canadian men’s curling championship will…

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Spanish player Jenni Hermoso testifies against ex-soccer boss over 2023 World Cup kiss
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February 3, 2025

Spanish player Jenni Hermoso testifies against ex-soccer boss over 2023 World Cup kiss

Spain forward Jenni Hermoso testified at Luis Rubiales’s trial on…

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