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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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Trump begins to move U.S. away from climate action and toward fossil fuels
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January 20, 2025

Trump begins to move U.S. away from climate action and toward fossil fuels

President Donald Trump, in a flurry of climate and energy-related…

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Trump pardons Jan. 6 rioters, ends Biden executive actions and withdraws from climate pact on Day 1
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January 20, 2025

Trump pardons Jan. 6 rioters, ends Biden executive actions and withdraws from climate pact on Day 1

Donald Trump on Monday issued pardons for about 1,500 people…

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As Trump takes office, Ukrainians are skeptical he can quickly end the war. Some wish he would
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January 19, 2025

As Trump takes office, Ukrainians are skeptical he can quickly end the war. Some wish he would

Donald Trump, who will be sworn into office on Monday,…

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17 hospitalized in salmonella outbreak linked to mini pastries
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January 19, 2025

17 hospitalized in salmonella outbreak linked to mini pastries

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the Sweet Cream brand…

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Schizas wins 3rd women's title, Gilles and Poirier 4th dance title at national figure skating championships
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January 19, 2025

Schizas wins 3rd women’s title, Gilles and Poirier 4th dance title at national figure skating championships

Madeline Schizas debuted her “Butterfly Lovers Concerto” program to win…

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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith will not attend Trump inauguration in-person as event moves indoors
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January 19, 2025

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith will not attend Trump inauguration in-person as event moves indoors

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith will not attend the inauguration of…

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Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly endorses Mark Carney for Liberal leader
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January 19, 2025

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly endorses Mark Carney for Liberal leader

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly has endorsed Mark Carney in…

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Plovers in a dangerous time: Endangered bird may be making a comeback on N.B. shores
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January 19, 2025

Plovers in a dangerous time: Endangered bird may be making a comeback on N.B. shores

Kouchibouguac National Park welcomed six pairs of piping plovers in…

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Rocky Mountain Bikes under creditor protection as global bicycle industry reels from effects of pandemic
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January 19, 2025

Rocky Mountain Bikes under creditor protection as global bicycle industry reels from effects of pandemic

B.C.-founded Rocky Mountain Bikes, which helped drive the worldwide growth…

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