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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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Hong Kong police issue arrest warrants, bounties for 6 activists, including 2 Canadians
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December 25, 2024

Hong Kong police issue arrest warrants, bounties for 6 activists, including 2 Canadians

Hong Kong police on Tuesday announced a fresh round of…

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Canadian killed after boat explodes in Florida marina, also injuring 6
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December 25, 2024

Canadian killed after boat explodes in Florida marina, also injuring 6

A 41-year-old man from Quebec died following a boat explosion…

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Justin Baldoni sued by former publicist amid fallout over alleged harassment of Blake Lively
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December 25, 2024

Justin Baldoni sued by former publicist amid fallout over alleged harassment of Blake Lively

Blake Lively has accused her co-star of sexual harassment on…

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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to attend inauguration of Donald Trump
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December 24, 2024

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to attend inauguration of Donald Trump

The move comes in the wake of threats from Trump,…

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B.C. Ferries cancels some Christmas Day sailings with storm set to strike coast
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December 24, 2024

B.C. Ferries cancels some Christmas Day sailings with storm set to strike coast

Sailings on numerous coastal routes have been cancelled as Environment…

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McKenna to Martone: 10 players to watch at world junior hockey championship
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December 24, 2024

McKenna to Martone: 10 players to watch at world junior hockey championship

The world junior hockey championship has produced memorable moments and…

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Bill Clinton out of the hospital after being treated for the flu
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December 24, 2024

Bill Clinton out of the hospital after being treated for the flu

Former U.S. president Bill Clinton will be home for Christmas…

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Syrian Christians call for greater protections after Christmas tree burned
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December 24, 2024

Syrian Christians call for greater protections after Christmas tree burned

Scores of Syrian Christians protested in the capital Damascus on…

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Caitlin Clark 4th basketball player to be Associated Press female athlete of the year
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December 24, 2024

Caitlin Clark 4th basketball player to be Associated Press female athlete of the year

Caitlin Clark raised the profile of women’s basketball to unprecedented…

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