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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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The only way Palestinians can get cash in Gaza is to use money exchangers — who take a big cut
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December 20, 2024

The only way Palestinians can get cash in Gaza is to use money exchangers — who take a big cut

In Gaza, where banknotes are in short supply, Palestinians are…

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New leaders often tighten ethics, transparency rules. Danielle Smith and UCP take different approach
Star

December 20, 2024

New leaders often tighten ethics, transparency rules. Danielle Smith and UCP take different approach

The UCP has created a more generous gift policy and…

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Sask. appeal court gives 2 thumbs up to decision that emoji is contractually binding
Star

December 19, 2024

Sask. appeal court gives 2 thumbs up to decision that emoji is contractually binding

Saskatchewan’s highest court has dismissed an appeal from a Saskatchewan…

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Canada's carbon emissions declined in 2023 even as economy, population grew, early estimates show
Star

December 19, 2024

Canada’s carbon emissions declined in 2023 even as economy, population grew, early estimates show

Canada carbon emissions continued their slow decline in 2023, dropping…

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Theodore Too lives: N.S.-built tugboat named after TV series 'righted' after partially sinking in Ontario
Star

December 19, 2024

Theodore Too lives: N.S.-built tugboat named after TV series ‘righted’ after partially sinking in Ontario

Theodore Too, the 65-foot replica tugboat that was built in…

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NDP sending mixed signals on whether it will vote non-confidence in the Trudeau government
Star

December 19, 2024

NDP sending mixed signals on whether it will vote non-confidence in the Trudeau government

After Chrystia Freeland’s sudden and unexpected resignation from the Trudeau…

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B.C. is murder hornet-free, province says, after U.S. announces eradication of invasive pest
Star

December 19, 2024

B.C. is murder hornet-free, province says, after U.S. announces eradication of invasive pest

Five years after northern giant hornets started showing up in…

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Breaking down the escalating U.S. bird flu situation
Star

December 19, 2024

Breaking down the escalating U.S. bird flu situation

Here’s what you need to know about California officials declaring…

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Potential Honda-Nissan merger could be the first of many as carmakers try to challenge China
Star

December 19, 2024

Potential Honda-Nissan merger could be the first of many as carmakers try to challenge China

Japanese carmakers Honda and Nissan are reportedly considering a mergerÂ…

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