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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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Power outages, wind damage as winter storm lashes Newfoundland
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January 5, 2025

Power outages, wind damage as winter storm lashes Newfoundland

More than 9,000 Newfoundland Power customers were left without power Sunday…

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New Orleans attacker recorded video of city with smart glasses, travelled to Canada in 2023: FBI
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January 5, 2025

New Orleans attacker recorded video of city with smart glasses, travelled to Canada in 2023: FBI

FBI officials on Sunday said their investigation into the deadly truck…

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'She would've been home': Family, community seek closure in mysterious disappearance of Tammy Nattaway
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January 5, 2025

‘She would’ve been home’: Family, community seek closure in mysterious disappearance of Tammy Nattaway

The mysterious disappearance of Tammy Nattaway, who was a quiet…

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Look up! Canada's new drone regulations coming to a sky near you
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January 5, 2025

Look up! Canada’s new drone regulations coming to a sky near you

New government regulations can be hard to get excited about…

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Golden Globes kick off awards season, with One Battle After Another leading nominations
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January 5, 2025

Golden Globes kick off awards season, with One Battle After Another leading nominations

The Globes is well known for its split categories. Unlike…

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Postwar epic The Brutalist and musical Emilia Pérez win big at Golden Globes
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January 5, 2025

Postwar epic The Brutalist and musical Emilia Pérez win big at Golden Globes

Postwar epic The Brutalist and genre-shifting trans musical Emilia Pérez were…

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Get ready for the Golden Globes: Who's nominated, hosting, the honorees, and more
Star

January 5, 2025

Get ready for the Golden Globes: Who’s nominated, hosting, the honorees, and more

The Golden Globes will return Sunday with major star appeal…

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How true crime stories are influencing the real-life justice system
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January 5, 2025

How true crime stories are influencing the real-life justice system

For better and worse, a rebirth in our cultural fascination…

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More RCMP in Alberta are wearing body cameras. But do they improve safety?
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January 5, 2025

More RCMP in Alberta are wearing body cameras. But do they improve safety?

Alberta RCMP have ramped up the use of body worn…

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