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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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Stores across Sudbury, Ont., sell out of bottled water as advisory continues
Star

May 7, 2026

Stores across Sudbury, Ont., sell out of bottled water as advisory continues

Sudbury restaurants adjust under the advisoryLiana Bacon’s downtown café Books…

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Business, Construction, Finance, Labour

May 7, 2026

KingSett Capital forms partnership with University Pension Plan Ontario

TORONTO — Private equity real estate firm KingSett Capital and…

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Dean Penney tells 1st-degree murder trial he felt forced by sting to 'make up a story'
Star

May 7, 2026

Dean Penney tells 1st-degree murder trial he felt forced by sting to ‘make up a story’

What to know about Dean Penney’s testimony on MondayWhat was…

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N.L. man accused of killing his estranged wife tells trial her disappearance was hard on him
Star

May 7, 2026

N.L. man accused of killing his estranged wife tells trial her disappearance was hard on him

What to know about Dean Penney’s testimony todayDean Penney sat…

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Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Music

May 7, 2026

Alex Nino Gheciu

Chxrry, the first woman signed to The Weeknd’s XO Records, is coming for the world

TORONTO — Chxrry is on the cusp of her first…

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These students are limiting their own smartphone, social media and tech use. Here's why
Star

May 7, 2026

These students are limiting their own smartphone, social media and tech use. Here’s why

Some young Canadians are getting more intentional with their technology…

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The drone war comes home: Canada scrambles to shield military bases in legal grey zone
Star

May 7, 2026

The drone war comes home: Canada scrambles to shield military bases in legal grey zone

Canada’s military is quietly deploying counter-drone defences at ports and…

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The night started with a $25 online sports bet. It ended in a $14K loss
Star

May 7, 2026

The night started with a $25 online sports bet. It ended in a $14K loss

Changes to gambling laws in 2021 have given rise to…

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Entertainment, Arts, Ontario/Quebec, Sports

May 7, 2026

Sharif Hassan

More tickets for Toronto’s World Cup fan festival to be released after quick sellout

TORONTO — Don’t be disappointed if you couldn’t secure a…

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