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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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Don't be surprised by the B.C. NDP consumer carbon tax step back | CBC News
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September 14, 2024

Don’t be surprised by the B.C. NDP consumer carbon tax step back | CBC News

In 2008, as the then-B.C. Liberal government was poised to…

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Court of appeal rejects Jacob Hoggard's bail request | CBC News
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September 13, 2024

Court of appeal rejects Jacob Hoggard’s bail request | CBC News

The Court of Appeal for Ontario has denied a bail…

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Terror suspect who entered Canada on student visa to await U.S. evidence in prison | CBC News
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September 13, 2024

Terror suspect who entered Canada on student visa to await U.S. evidence in prison | CBC News

A Pakistani national accused of planning a terror attack against…

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Justin Timberlake pleads guilty to impaired driving | CBC News
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September 13, 2024

Justin Timberlake pleads guilty to impaired driving | CBC News

Justin Timberlake pleaded guilty to impaired driving Friday, resolving the…

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9 Ukrainian women facing years in a Russian prison were just released in a swap | CBC News
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September 13, 2024

9 Ukrainian women facing years in a Russian prison were just released in a swap | CBC News

Nearly 100 prisoners of war were recently released in an…

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Driver charged with killing Gaudreau brothers had blood-alcohol level over legal limit | CBC Sports
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September 13, 2024

Driver charged with killing Gaudreau brothers had blood-alcohol level over legal limit | CBC Sports

The driver charged with killing NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and…

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Kingston care hub shuts as police name victims, accused in fatal attack | CBC News
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September 13, 2024

Kingston care hub shuts as police name victims, accused in fatal attack | CBC News

Kingston Police have announced murder and attempted murder charges against…

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New AI apps promise mental health support at a student's fingertips. But can you trust a chatbot? | CBC News
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September 13, 2024

New AI apps promise mental health support at a student’s fingertips. But can you trust a chatbot? | CBC News

As young people struggle to find mental health care, a…

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Former NHL enforcer Stephen Peat dies 2 weeks after being struck by car in Langley, B.C. | CBC Sports
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September 13, 2024

Former NHL enforcer Stephen Peat dies 2 weeks after being struck by car in Langley, B.C. | CBC Sports

Stephen Peat, the former Washington Capitals enforcer who fought concussion…

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