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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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Automotive, Business, Economy, Manufacturing

January 28, 2025

Linamar signs investment deal with federal and Ontario governments

GUELPH, Ont. — Linamar Corp. says it has signed deals…

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Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts

January 28, 2025

Weyni Mengesha to step down as Soulpepper Theatre’s artistic director

TORONTO — After seven years in the role, Weyni Mengesha…

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Business, Economy, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

January 28, 2025

Federal, provincial and municipal governments to invest $975M in Toronto’s waterfront

Officials say the three levels of government will spend $975…

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3 women murdered. The score for the killer's probation officer? 'Target met'
Star

January 28, 2025

3 women murdered. The score for the killer’s probation officer? ‘Target met’

“Target met: 95% – 100%.”That’s the score a manager gave…

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A Sask. woman called police for help after a fight with her ex. She ended up getting charged
Star

January 28, 2025

A Sask. woman called police for help after a fight with her ex. She ended up getting charged

WARNING: This article contains details of domestic violence.Tasha Dobni says she…

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How Nova Scotia tries to predict intimate partner violence before it escalates
Star

January 28, 2025

How Nova Scotia tries to predict intimate partner violence before it escalates

As bereaved families and advocates urge action on intimate partner violence…

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Her boyfriend is charged with killing her. Her family wants her death to lead to change
Star

January 28, 2025

Her boyfriend is charged with killing her. Her family wants her death to lead to change

Inside a community centre in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley, poster…

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Black women face high domestic violence rates, but stigma keeps many silent, support groups say
Star

January 28, 2025

Black women face high domestic violence rates, but stigma keeps many silent, support groups say

After escaping an abusive relationship, Lesley-Ann Parris thought her next…

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She wanted to exit an abusive relationship. She ended up being arrested
Star

January 28, 2025

She wanted to exit an abusive relationship. She ended up being arrested

WARNING: This story contains details of intimate partner violence and…

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