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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, Health, Sports

January 31, 2025

Canadian midfielder Victoria Pickett joins AFC Toronto on season-long loan

TORONTO — AFC Toronto added an important midfield piece Friday,…

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Sports

January 31, 2025

The Canada Super 60 League, a new cricket competition, set to launch in July

TORONTO — A new cricket league is set to launch…

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Convoy and court case planned as B.C. ostrich farm fights order to kill birds due to avian flu infection
Star

January 31, 2025

Convoy and court case planned as B.C. ostrich farm fights order to kill birds due to avian flu infection

A B.C. ostrich farm ordered to kill off its entire…

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Canada's economy contracts by 0.2% in November
Star

January 31, 2025

Canada’s economy contracts by 0.2% in November

Canada’s economy contracted more than expected in November, as activity…

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Business, Media

January 31, 2025

Google payments for news organizations to begin later than expected

OTTAWA — The organization administering the $100 million Google agreed…

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U.S. tariffs on Canada: (Almost) nobody wants this, except the guy who really does
Star

January 31, 2025

U.S. tariffs on Canada: (Almost) nobody wants this, except the guy who really does

The American public dislikes them, along with business leaders, many…

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Halifax-area man ordered to leave RV can stay — for now
Star

January 31, 2025

Halifax-area man ordered to leave RV can stay — for now

Matthieu Tetreault was recently told he can stay in his…

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Business, Economy

January 31, 2025

Price increases, new partners on the table as Canadian businesses prepare for tariffs

TORONTO — Jessica Miao has been stressed out since November,…

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Business, Education, National, Politics, Social

January 31, 2025

International study permit data an ‘earthquake’ for Canadian university finances

A dramatic decline in international study permits issued last year…

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