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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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National, Sports

February 2, 2025

Toronto Raptors fans boo American national anthem as trade war heats up

TORONTO — Fans at Scotiabank Arena loudly booed during the…

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Sports

February 2, 2025

RJ Barrett scores 20 points as Raptors beat Clippers 115-108 for 8th win in 10 games

TORONTO (AP) — RJ Barrett scored 20 points, Jakob Poeltl…

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Sports

February 2, 2025

Barrett leads red-hot Raptors past Clippers 115-108 as Toronto fans boo U.S. anthem

TORONTO — Canadian RJ Barrett’s 20-point performance led the Toronto…

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Business, Economy, Justice, National, Politics

February 2, 2025

A short list of some of the U.S. goods to be hit with Canadian tariffs on Tuesday

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

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Business, Economy, National, Politics

February 2, 2025

Here’s the latest as Canada prepares for Trump tariffs

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced last night Canada…

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Business, Retail

February 2, 2025

Big ambition, big competition: U.S. fast food chains flock to crowded Canadian market

TORONTO — Competition has loomed over Jersey Mike’s push into…

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Sports

February 2, 2025

Veteran linebacker Wynton McManis re-signs with Toronto Argonauts

TORONTO — Wynton McManis will help the Toronto Argonauts defend…

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Business, Economy, Environment, National, Politics

February 2, 2025

Canada slaps retaliatory tariffs on hundreds of U.S. goods, outlines response plan

OTTAWA — Ottawa is imposing 25 per cent tariffs on…

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Sports

February 2, 2025

Toronto FC’s pre-season game against Swedish side in Spain called off

MARBELLA — Toronto FC’s pre-season game scheduled for Monday against…

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