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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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At least 30 killed in stampede at massive Maha Kumbh festival in northern India
Star

January 29, 2025

At least 30 killed in stampede at massive Maha Kumbh festival in northern India

At least 30 people were killed and many more injured…

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Canadian, eh? Why some Heinz ketchup bottles still say 'Product of USA'
Star

January 29, 2025

Canadian, eh? Why some Heinz ketchup bottles still say ‘Product of USA’

The plot has thickened in the Justin Trudeau-Heinz ketchup controversy,…

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Want to bet on the future of Canada A gambling firm operating in Ontario mulled such an offer
Star

January 29, 2025

Want to bet on the future of Canada A gambling firm operating in Ontario mulled such an offer

An online gambling brand that operates in Ontario is reversing…

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Business, Economy, Finance, Your Money

January 28, 2025

As pet food prices rise, prioritizing health and costs can be a ‘tricky balance’

TORONTO — Until she was around 15, the buffet was…

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Defence, Entertainment, Arts, National, Politics

January 28, 2025

No ‘traitors’ in Parliament, but more steps needed to counter interference: report

OTTAWA — A federal inquiry has found no evidence of…

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Business, Economy, Entertainment, Arts, National, Politics

January 28, 2025

Ottawa’s ‘meh’ budget drew skepticism from public, finance department was told

OTTAWA — Vague, mediocre, “smoke and mirrors” — even “meh.”…

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National

January 28, 2025

RCMP union recommends better staffing, procurement and collaboration on border

OTTAWA — The union representing RCMP members is calling on…

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Defence, Entertainment, Arts, Justice, National, Politics

January 28, 2025

Foreign interference probe calls on party leaders to get security clearances

OTTAWA — The federal public inquiry into foreign interference is…

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Montreal public library says it can't host English book club, citing Quebec's new language law
Star

January 28, 2025

Montreal public library says it can’t host English book club, citing Quebec’s new language law

Montreal writer Christopher DiRaddo says he’s disappointed after a municipal…

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