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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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Ukraine halts transit of Russian gas to Europe
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January 1, 2025

Ukraine halts transit of Russian gas to Europe

Ukraine on Wednesday halted Russian gas supplies to European customers…

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Israel strikes Gaza City suburb as war grinds into the new year
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January 1, 2025

Israel strikes Gaza City suburb as war grinds into the new year

The Israeli military kept up the pressure on northern Gaza…

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How ISIS may have inspired the deadly truck attack in New Orleans
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January 1, 2025

How ISIS may have inspired the deadly truck attack in New Orleans

The deadly vehicle attack in New Orleans launched by a…

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Death toll in New Orleans truck attack early New Year's Day rises to 15
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January 1, 2025

Death toll in New Orleans truck attack early New Year’s Day rises to 15

Here’s the latest: FBI investigating vehicle attack on New Year’s…

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Far from dead in the water, N.S. sanctuary hopes whales arrive in 2025
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January 1, 2025

Far from dead in the water, N.S. sanctuary hopes whales arrive in 2025

It may be a cruel irony that a dead whale…

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Feds promised to test new 'automatic' tax filing service — but recycled an old program
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January 1, 2025

Feds promised to test new ‘automatic’ tax filing service — but recycled an old program

The federal government promised to “pilot a new automatic [tax]…

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What to look forward to in space in 2025
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January 1, 2025

What to look forward to in space in 2025

This year, we were treated with a total solar eclipse,…

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Not your grandma's Shostakovich: How classical music is attracting younger audiences
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January 1, 2025

Not your grandma’s Shostakovich: How classical music is attracting younger audiences

Classical music is experiencing a surge in popularity, with the…

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Senior faces possible renoviction from home of 50 years as Hamilton unrolls new bylaw to protect tenants
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January 1, 2025

Senior faces possible renoviction from home of 50 years as Hamilton unrolls new bylaw to protect tenants

Beverly Hoadley never thought she’d have to move out of…

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