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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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'Where are the houses?' Palestinian man says after returning to remnants of Rafah home
Star

January 21, 2025

‘Where are the houses?’ Palestinian man says after returning to remnants of Rafah home

While some Palestinians were able to dig up miscellaneous items…

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Guilbeault, cabinet's staunch environmentalist, backs Mark Carney as next Liberal leader
Star

January 21, 2025

Guilbeault, cabinet’s staunch environmentalist, backs Mark Carney as next Liberal leader

Former central banker Mark Carney picked up a handful of…

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Rapper A$AP Rocky declines plea deal at trial on charges he fired gun at former friend
Star

January 21, 2025

Rapper A$AP Rocky declines plea deal at trial on charges he fired gun at former friend

Jury selection for a trial against A$AP Rocky is scheduled…

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Nazi salute or 'moment of enthusiasm'? Elon Musk's gesture at Trump inauguration scrutinized
Star

January 21, 2025

Nazi salute or ‘moment of enthusiasm’? Elon Musk’s gesture at Trump inauguration scrutinized

Billionaire Elon Musk’s hand gesture while he spoke during a…

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Canada's immigration department cutting roughly 3,300 jobs over 3 years
Star

January 21, 2025

Canada’s immigration department cutting roughly 3,300 jobs over 3 years

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced plans to…

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Drugs like Ozempic could also curb addictions — but they might boost other health risks, study suggests
Star

January 21, 2025

Drugs like Ozempic could also curb addictions — but they might boost other health risks, study suggests

Ozempic was first approved to treat diabetes in Canada seven…

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A dog bite to my face almost ended my veterinary career, yet my passion for animals prevailed
Star

January 21, 2025

A dog bite to my face almost ended my veterinary career, yet my passion for animals prevailed

When a traumatic event threatened Karen Langtved’s career aspirations, the…

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Oilers star McDavid handed 3-game suspension for cross-check
Star

January 21, 2025

Oilers star McDavid handed 3-game suspension for cross-check

The NHL has suspended Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid for…

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Salmonella linked to recalled mini pastries may have infected nearly 1,600: PHAC
Star

January 21, 2025

Salmonella linked to recalled mini pastries may have infected nearly 1,600: PHAC

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the Sweet Cream brand…

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