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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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Someone ordered a limo to Carney's leadership launch — but the company doesn't know who
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January 17, 2025

Someone ordered a limo to Carney’s leadership launch — but the company doesn’t know who

An Edmonton limousine service says someone called for one of…

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He waited hours for an online order from Uber Eats. The restaurant doesn't exist
Star

January 17, 2025

He waited hours for an online order from Uber Eats. The restaurant doesn’t exist

There is no Dushka Burger restaurant at 580 Yates St.,…

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Unfamiliar with David Lynch? Here are his Top 5 must-see films and shows
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January 17, 2025

Unfamiliar with David Lynch? Here are his Top 5 must-see films and shows

For those unfamiliar with Lynch’s work and looking for a…

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Banned Russian oil is coming to Canada. Here's how
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January 17, 2025

Banned Russian oil is coming to Canada. Here’s how

Millions of dollars worth of Russian oil is coming into…

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Ontario's police watchdog charges 2 officers in wrong-way highway chase that killed 4
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January 17, 2025

Ontario’s police watchdog charges 2 officers in wrong-way highway chase that killed 4

Two Durham police officers have been charged in connection withÂ…

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Hershey Canada sending Cherry Blossom to the chocolate graveyard
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January 17, 2025

Hershey Canada sending Cherry Blossom to the chocolate graveyard

Some are grieving; some will dance on its grave. Hershey…

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Trump says he'll take inauguration oath indoors Monday due to cold temperatures
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January 17, 2025

Trump says he’ll take inauguration oath indoors Monday due to cold temperatures

U.S. president-elect Donald Trump will take the oath of office…

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Alberta regulator lays charges against Imperial for failing to contain, report oilsands berm overflow
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January 17, 2025

Alberta regulator lays charges against Imperial for failing to contain, report oilsands berm overflow

Imperial Oil is facing nine charges for allowing millions of…

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Video shows dramatic Toronto police ramming of alleged stolen Hummer
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January 17, 2025

Video shows dramatic Toronto police ramming of alleged stolen Hummer

Toronto police say officers were trying to conduct a traffic…

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