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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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Can AI predict when you're about to die? New Canadian tech prevents unexpected hospital deaths, study finds | CBC News
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September 16, 2024

Can AI predict when you’re about to die? New Canadian tech prevents unexpected hospital deaths, study finds | CBC News

A year-and-a-half-long study on Chartwatch, an artificial intelligence system in…

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Shogun caps off historic Emmys night with best drama; Hacks upsets The Bear for best comedy | CBC News
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September 15, 2024

Shogun caps off historic Emmys night with best drama; Hacks upsets The Bear for best comedy | CBC News

Historical epic Shogun won the prestigious best drama award at…

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How does the Secret Service protect U.S. officials? | CBC News
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September 15, 2024

How does the Secret Service protect U.S. officials? | CBC News

After the attempted assassination of Donald Trump in July, the…

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Trump was target of apparent assassination attempt at his Florida golf club, FBI says | CBC News
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September 15, 2024

Trump was target of apparent assassination attempt at his Florida golf club, FBI says | CBC News

The FBI said Sunday it was investigating “what appears to…

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Feds expand list of Iranian officials barred from entering Canada | CBC News
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September 15, 2024

Feds expand list of Iranian officials barred from entering Canada | CBC News

The federal government is expanding a list of Iranian officials…

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Fearing the worst, this B.C. mom hired a private eye to track her daughter's drug dealer
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September 15, 2024

Fearing the worst, this B.C. mom hired a private eye to track her daughter’s drug dealer

The Current20:16This B.C. mom hired a PI to follow her…

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B.C. mayors seek 'immediate action' from governments on mental health and public safety crises | CBC News
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September 15, 2024

B.C. mayors seek ‘immediate action’ from governments on mental health and public safety crises | CBC News

Mayors, First Nations leaders, and law enforcement officials are pleading…

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B.C. to use involuntary care at secure facilities for those with addiction issues | CBC News
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September 15, 2024

B.C. to use involuntary care at secure facilities for those with addiction issues | CBC News

The B.C. government has announced it will expand involuntary care…

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Ontario to audit London, Ont., school board finances after contentious $38K Toronto trip | CBC News
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September 15, 2024

Ontario to audit London, Ont., school board finances after contentious $38K Toronto trip | CBC News

Ontario’s Ministry of Education will launch an investigation into the…

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