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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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Canada-U.S. border hours to change at 35 ports of entry in new year
Star

November 18, 2024

Canada-U.S. border hours to change at 35 ports of entry in new year

The Canada Border Services Agency says as of Jan. 6,…

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New survey finds Canadians are feeling anxious about immigration
Star

November 18, 2024

New survey finds Canadians are feeling anxious about immigration

Canadians are feeling increasingly uneasy about immigration and its role…

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Netflix under pressure to get Beyonce-NFL event right after technical struggles of Paul-Tyson fight
Star

November 18, 2024

Netflix under pressure to get Beyonce-NFL event right after technical struggles of Paul-Tyson fight

Netflix will host a Beyoncé halftime show as part of…

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Alberta to lift auto insurance rate cap, axe right to sue in crashes: Sources
Star

November 18, 2024

Alberta to lift auto insurance rate cap, axe right to sue in crashes: Sources

One major reform the UCP will announce soon could slash…

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Ontario Taylor Swift fans 'crushed' after losing thousands of dollars in alleged Eras Tour ticket scam
Star

November 18, 2024

Ontario Taylor Swift fans ‘crushed’ after losing thousands of dollars in alleged Eras Tour ticket scam

Halton police say 40 people have reported paying a third…

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Roblox unveils new parental controls, limits messaging for users under 13
Star

November 18, 2024

Roblox unveils new parental controls, limits messaging for users under 13

Video game maker Roblox said on Monday that it is…

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Quebec launches action plan to improve access to abortion, protect women's right to choose
Star

November 18, 2024

Quebec launches action plan to improve access to abortion, protect women’s right to choose

Quebec has introduced its first-ever action plan aimed at improving…

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Former justice minister Irwin Cotler says RCMP told him Iranian plot to kill him was foiled
Star

November 18, 2024

Former justice minister Irwin Cotler says RCMP told him Iranian plot to kill him was foiled

The RCMP has told former justice minister Irwin Cotler that…

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'Bomb cyclone' set to bring strong winds to B.C. coast, forecaster says
Star

November 18, 2024

‘Bomb cyclone’ set to bring strong winds to B.C. coast, forecaster says

A special weather statement is in effect for much of…

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