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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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Canadian fugitive ex-Olympian Ryan Wedding likely still has 'network of hitmen,' prosecutors warn
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October 18, 2024

Canadian fugitive ex-Olympian Ryan Wedding likely still has ‘network of hitmen,’ prosecutors warn

While the FBI hunts Canadian fugitive Ryan Wedding, U.S. authorities…

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Montreal landlord accused of shipping meth to repay Canadian fugitive ex-Olympian
Star

October 18, 2024

Montreal landlord accused of shipping meth to repay Canadian fugitive ex-Olympian

A Montreal landlord arrested last month in a pre-dawn raid…

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Fugitive ex-Olympian accused of running deadly drug ring was found — but not arrested — this year, docs show
Star

October 18, 2024

Fugitive ex-Olympian accused of running deadly drug ring was found — but not arrested — this year, docs show

After Ryan Wedding evaded the RCMP for nearly a decade, U.S….

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Shooter still unidentified in Caledon murders allegedly linked to ex-Olympic snowboarder | CBC News
Star

October 18, 2024

Shooter still unidentified in Caledon murders allegedly linked to ex-Olympic snowboarder | CBC News

Amid a recent string of arrests targeting a transnational criminal…

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How Big Tobacco's payout to Canadian provinces, smokers will work — if it goes ahead | CBC News
Star

October 18, 2024

How Big Tobacco’s payout to Canadian provinces, smokers will work — if it goes ahead | CBC News

A plan for Canada’s three biggest tobacco companies to pay out…

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Man, teen charged after shots fired at Toronto Jewish girls school | CBC News
Star

October 18, 2024

Man, teen charged after shots fired at Toronto Jewish girls school | CBC News

Two people are facing a host of charges in connection…

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B.C. lacrosse coach convicted of assault dropped from sport's national hall of fame | CBC News
Star

October 18, 2024

B.C. lacrosse coach convicted of assault dropped from sport’s national hall of fame | CBC News

The Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame has removed the membership…

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U.S. regulator investigating Tesla's self-driving software after fatal crash | CBC News
Star

October 18, 2024

U.S. regulator investigating Tesla’s self-driving software after fatal crash | CBC News

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it’s opening…

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Does pre-election legal flurry mean post-election chaos in U.S.? | CBC News
Star

October 18, 2024

Does pre-election legal flurry mean post-election chaos in U.S.? | CBC News

According to one Democratic Party official, even before the Nov….

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