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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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Beverage, Business, Economy, Environment, National

February 2, 2025

Ontario joins B.C. in removing U.S. booze from provincial liquor retailers

American alcohol will disappear from liquor store shelves in Ontario…

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Business, Retail

February 2, 2025

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian…

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Wiarton Willie predicts early spring, but Fred, Sam and Lucy the Lobster disagree on Groundhog Day
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February 2, 2025

Wiarton Willie predicts early spring, but Fred, Sam and Lucy the Lobster disagree on Groundhog Day

Wiarton Willie has predicted an early spring. But Willie’s prediction…

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Exposing the celebrity sell; Unequal phone payments: CBC's Marketplace cheat sheet
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February 2, 2025

Exposing the celebrity sell; Unequal phone payments: CBC’s Marketplace cheat sheet

CBC’s Marketplace rounds up the consumer and health news you…

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Mavericks trade Luka Doncic to Lakers for Anthony Davis in stunning 3-team blockbuster
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February 2, 2025

Mavericks trade Luka Doncic to Lakers for Anthony Davis in stunning 3-team blockbuster

Luka Doncic led Dallas to the NBA Finals last season….

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Ontario/Quebec, Politics

February 2, 2025

Ontario election 2025: How to cast your vote on or before Feb. 27

Ontario’s snap election is set for Feb. 27. Here’s what…

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Ontario/Quebec, Politics, Science

February 2, 2025

Ontario voter turnout hit a record low in 2022. Will this election be any different?

TORONTO — The last time Ontarians went to the polls,…

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From Companion to Ex Machina, Hollywood is robot-obsessed. Should we be afraid?
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February 2, 2025

From Companion to Ex Machina, Hollywood is robot-obsessed. Should we be afraid?

Right up to this week with Companion, the warning that…

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We're being nudged to eat meat. What if the tables were turned?
Star

February 2, 2025

We’re being nudged to eat meat. What if the tables were turned?

Restaurants, events and even hospitals generally offer meat as the…

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