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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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Sask. RCMP end dangerous person alert, say 2 suspects arrested near Tobin Lake
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October 24, 2024

Sask. RCMP end dangerous person alert, say 2 suspects arrested near Tobin Lake

Saskatchewan RCMP have ended a dangerous person alert and say…

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Curling's only scandal: How 'Broomgate' changed the game forever
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October 24, 2024

Curling’s only scandal: How ‘Broomgate’ changed the game forever

Curling is a sport marked more by its politeness than…

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Body of woman, 19, at Halifax Walmart was discovered by her mother
Star

October 24, 2024

Body of woman, 19, at Halifax Walmart was discovered by her mother

A Sikh organization has identified the 19-year-old woman who died…

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New immigration plan aims to stabilize population growth, housing market: minister
Star

October 24, 2024

New immigration plan aims to stabilize population growth, housing market: minister

Immigration Minister Marc Miller says the government’s new immigration levels…

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A defiant Trudeau says he's staying on as leader after caucus revolt
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October 24, 2024

A defiant Trudeau says he’s staying on as leader after caucus revolt

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday he’s staying on as…

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This group sends Canadians to help the Israeli army. Some say that's illegal
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October 24, 2024

This group sends Canadians to help the Israeli army. Some say that’s illegal

An organization that sends volunteers from Canada — and other…

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The future of abortion is at stake in the U.S. election — and the fight is on in Arizona and Florida
Star

October 24, 2024

The future of abortion is at stake in the U.S. election — and the fight is on in Arizona and Florida

CBC News travelled to Arizona and Florida, speaking to voters,…

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Scientist scans her own brain 75 times to study the effects of birth control pills | CBC Radio
Star

October 23, 2024

Scientist scans her own brain 75 times to study the effects of birth control pills | CBC Radio

Carina Heller has found a creative way to donate her…

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Work to prepare for Prairie Green landfill search has started, province says | CBC News
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October 23, 2024

Work to prepare for Prairie Green landfill search has started, province says | CBC News

The province says it’s made significant progress toward the search…

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