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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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Bob Uecker, 'Mr. Baseball' and Brewers announcer, dead at 90
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January 16, 2025

Bob Uecker, ‘Mr. Baseball’ and Brewers announcer, dead at 90

Bob Uecker, the voice of his hometown Milwaukee Brewers who…

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Bride's reaction goes viral after groom pulls out NFL tickets during vows
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January 16, 2025

Bride’s reaction goes viral after groom pulls out NFL tickets during vows

Mid-wedding, Sean Smith surprised Olivia Doiron with tickets to a…

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Nintendo's next console, Switch 2, revealed in 1st-look trailer
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January 16, 2025

Nintendo’s next console, Switch 2, revealed in 1st-look trailer

Gamers got a tantalizing first look at Nintendo’s next video…

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Ontario set to deploy waterbomber planes from Dryden to California to help battle wildfires
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January 16, 2025

Ontario set to deploy waterbomber planes from Dryden to California to help battle wildfires

Ontario is expected to deploy two waterbomber planes from Dryden…

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PM 'low-key,' 'respectful': B.C. ski resort addresses 'misinformation' over Trudeau vacation
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January 16, 2025

PM ‘low-key,’ ‘respectful’: B.C. ski resort addresses ‘misinformation’ over Trudeau vacation

The B.C. ski resort where Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holidayed…

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Israel says Hamas dispute holding up ceasefire approval; U.S. says deal will go ahead
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January 16, 2025

Israel says Hamas dispute holding up ceasefire approval; U.S. says deal will go ahead

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday a last-minute dispute with…

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Ontario teen with brain cancer heading to Florida to access treatment unavailable in Canada
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January 16, 2025

Ontario teen with brain cancer heading to Florida to access treatment unavailable in Canada

A London, Ont., teenager with brain cancer and her family…

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Ontario political parties scramble to prepare ahead of possible early election
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January 16, 2025

Ontario political parties scramble to prepare ahead of possible early election

With rumours of an early Ontario election swirling at Queen’s…

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Sentencing starts for Freedom Convoy organizer Pat King
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January 16, 2025

Sentencing starts for Freedom Convoy organizer Pat King

Prosecutors argued Freedom Convoy organizer Pat King should be sentenced…

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