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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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2nd person arrested, more charges laid in $70K Taylor Swift ticket scam
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January 15, 2025

2nd person arrested, more charges laid in $70K Taylor Swift ticket scam

Toronto police say they have arrested a second person and…

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Biden to highlight legislative record, COVID recovery in farewell address to the nation
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January 15, 2025

Biden to highlight legislative record, COVID recovery in farewell address to the nation

U.S. President Joe Biden will cap his half-century political career…

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Man convicted in 1981 murder of Hamilton nursing assistant suddenly drops bid for early parole
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January 15, 2025

Man convicted in 1981 murder of Hamilton nursing assistant suddenly drops bid for early parole

Robert Badgerow, who was found guilty of the 1981 sexual…

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Drake sues record label for defamation over Kendrick Lamar diss track
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January 15, 2025

Drake sues record label for defamation over Kendrick Lamar diss track

Toronto rap superstar Drake is suing his record label, Universal…

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Parties must meet 2 of 3 requirements to join federal leaders' debate in next election
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January 15, 2025

Parties must meet 2 of 3 requirements to join federal leaders’ debate in next election

The Leaders’ Debates Commission has released the rules for the…

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Red dye No. 3 banned from foods, U.S. regulator says
Star

January 15, 2025

Red dye No. 3 banned from foods, U.S. regulator says

U.S. regulators on Wednesday banned the additive called red dye…

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National home sales finished year on strong note with rebound expected in 2025
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January 15, 2025

National home sales finished year on strong note with rebound expected in 2025

The number of homes that changed hands across the country…

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Walmart updated its logo for the first time in nearly 20 years. The internet has thoughts
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January 15, 2025

Walmart updated its logo for the first time in nearly 20 years. The internet has thoughts

The retailer boasted in a news release that the new…

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Ex-Woodstock, Ont., mayor found guilty of sexual assault, judge calls him an 'obvious liar'
Star

January 15, 2025

Ex-Woodstock, Ont., mayor found guilty of sexual assault, judge calls him an ‘obvious liar’

Former Woodstock mayor Trevor Birtch has been found guilty of…

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