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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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Ex-MLB star Mariano Rivera, wife accused of child sex abuse coverup involving church
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January 23, 2025

Ex-MLB star Mariano Rivera, wife accused of child sex abuse coverup involving church

New York Yankees legend Mariano Rivera and his wife are…

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'You are a monster': Former Catholic priest pleads guilty to sexually assaulting Nunavut children
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January 23, 2025

‘You are a monster’: Former Catholic priest pleads guilty to sexually assaulting Nunavut children

Eric Dejaeger, 77, entered his guilty pleas in an Iqaluit…

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Emilia Pérez, Wicked dominate Oscar nominations, Sugarcane up for best doc
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January 23, 2025

Emilia Pérez, Wicked dominate Oscar nominations, Sugarcane up for best doc

In the wake of devastating wildfires in Los Angeles that…

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Trans Mountain expansion has delivered so far on some profitable promises, report suggests
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January 23, 2025

Trans Mountain expansion has delivered so far on some profitable promises, report suggests

A recently released report compiled by a local economist suggests…

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How the corporatization of vet clinics is driving up prices across the country
Star

January 23, 2025

How the corporatization of vet clinics is driving up prices across the country

Editor’s note: This story is part of a joint investigation with the…

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Widow to keep $100K from late husband's RRSP after court victory against Canada Revenue Agency
Star

January 23, 2025

Widow to keep $100K from late husband’s RRSP after court victory against Canada Revenue Agency

An Alberta widow will be allowed to keep tens of…

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District of North Vancouver exits X. Will other municipalities follow?
Star

January 23, 2025

District of North Vancouver exits X. Will other municipalities follow?

The municipality’s corporate account was shuttered for good on Wednesday,…

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Freeland would scrap capital gains tax changes if elected Liberal leader: source
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January 23, 2025

Freeland would scrap capital gains tax changes if elected Liberal leader: source

Liberal leadership candidate Chrystia Freeland would scrap changes to the…

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First Nations leader apologizes, walks back support for Northern Gateway pipeline in B.C.
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January 22, 2025

First Nations leader apologizes, walks back support for Northern Gateway pipeline in B.C.

The Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs said in a statement…

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