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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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Gisèle Pelicot wanted us to know her name. These are the names of the men convicted in her rape
Star

December 19, 2024

Gisèle Pelicot wanted us to know her name. These are the names of the men convicted in her rape

WARNING: This article contains explicit details of sexual assaults and may…

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France's shocking mass rape trial is over. But will Gisèle Pelicot's case change rape culture?
Star

December 19, 2024

France’s shocking mass rape trial is over. But will Gisèle Pelicot’s case change rape culture?

WARNING: This article may affect those who have experienced​ ​​​sexual…

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Trump lauds tariffs as a powerful tool. Could they help cool the planet?
Star

December 19, 2024

Trump lauds tariffs as a powerful tool. Could they help cool the planet?

Tariffs are a hot topic these days. But could they…

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Out-of-office emails are getting a refresh — and helping employees set work-life boundaries
Star

December 19, 2024

Out-of-office emails are getting a refresh — and helping employees set work-life boundaries

Bold and sarcastic emails are sending a message that employees…

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I've survived calamities in the Philippines and the Jasper wildfire. Here's what I've learned
Star

December 19, 2024

I’ve survived calamities in the Philippines and the Jasper wildfire. Here’s what I’ve learned

Many people in Jasper’s Filipino community are still without a…

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U.S. Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by another quarter point
Star

December 18, 2024

U.S. Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by another quarter point

The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate Wednesday by…

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Santa will not be writing back to letters from kids this year, says Canada Post
Star

December 18, 2024

Santa will not be writing back to letters from kids this year, says Canada Post

Canada Post announced today that Santa will not be writing…

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U.S. Supreme Court agrees to hear TikTok bid to halt ban
Star

December 18, 2024

U.S. Supreme Court agrees to hear TikTok bid to halt ban

The U.S. Supreme Court decided on Wednesday to hear a…

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3 men from U.K. arrested, charged in killing of Owen Sound, Ont., restaurant owner
Star

December 18, 2024

3 men from U.K. arrested, charged in killing of Owen Sound, Ont., restaurant owner

Three men who are citizens of the United Kingdom have…

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