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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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Justice, National, Politics

January 30, 2025

Ottawa names a new chief adviser on combating human trafficking

OTTAWA — The federal government has appointed a long-time advocate…

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Business, Economy, Finance

January 30, 2025

S&P/TSX composite gains more than 300 points, U.S. stock markets also rise

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index rose 1.3 per cent…

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Business, Economy, Finance

January 30, 2025

S&P/TSX composite gains more than 300 points, U.S. stock markets also rise

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index rose 1.3 per cent…

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Business, Economy, Finance

January 30, 2025

S&P/TSX composite gains more than 300 points, U.S. stock markets also rise

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index rose 1.3 per cent…

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Automotive, Business, Manufacturing, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

January 30, 2025

A running list of Ontario election promises in campaign for snap Feb. 27 vote

TORONTO — A running list of election promises announced by…

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Justice, National

January 30, 2025

Federal lawyer characterizes Abdelrazik’s case against Canada as ‘elaborate theory’

OTTAWA — A federal lawyer denies government responsibility for Abousfian…

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Automotive, Business, Economy, Manufacturing, National, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

January 30, 2025

PC Leader Ford to honour Ontario’s EV commitment, Crombie and Stiles less definitive

Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford said Thursday he will honour…

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Why aircraft collision avoidance technology may not have helped prevent D.C. mid-air crash
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January 30, 2025

Why aircraft collision avoidance technology may not have helped prevent D.C. mid-air crash

As the investigation begins into the cause of the mid-air…

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Business, Construction, Economy, Real Estate

January 30, 2025

Soaring housing costs limiting population mobility across Canada: CMHC

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says high housing costs are…

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