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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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Danielle Smith's top aide and drug strategy architect to leave government | CBC News
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October 8, 2024

Danielle Smith’s top aide and drug strategy architect to leave government | CBC News

Marshall Smith, a recovered addict himself, led Alberta’s strategy away…

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Montreal-area boy severely burned after stranger throws boiling water on him | CBC News
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October 8, 2024

Montreal-area boy severely burned after stranger throws boiling water on him | CBC News

Longueuil, Que., police say the boy was scalded by a…

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Ticketmaster changes Taylor Swift ticket transfer rules amid reported ticket thefts | CBC News
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October 8, 2024

Ticketmaster changes Taylor Swift ticket transfer rules amid reported ticket thefts | CBC News

Ticketmaster is enforcing new rules around how fans transfer Taylor…

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Florida landmarks and locations before and after Hurricane Milton's wrath | CBC News
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October 8, 2024

Florida landmarks and locations before and after Hurricane Milton’s wrath | CBC News

Hurricane Milton roared across the midsection of Florida late Wednesday…

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Deadly Hurricane Milton brings tornadoes, mass power outages as it slams Florida | CBC News
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October 8, 2024

Deadly Hurricane Milton brings tornadoes, mass power outages as it slams Florida | CBC News

The latest from Milton: At least 4 dead from tornadoes…

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How dangerous is Hurricane Milton? Here's what we know | CBC News
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October 8, 2024

How dangerous is Hurricane Milton? Here’s what we know | CBC News

All eyes are on Florida as Hurricane Milton barrels toward…

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Frustration in Quebec town as Western University ends popular French program | CBC News
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October 8, 2024

Frustration in Quebec town as Western University ends popular French program | CBC News

After running a French-language school out of a remote Quebec…

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Who will end the debate? Political gridlock continues in the House of Commons | CBC News
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October 7, 2024

Who will end the debate? Political gridlock continues in the House of Commons | CBC News

Federal political parties appear to be locked in a game…

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Canada has no legal obligation to provide First Nations with clean water, lawyers say | CBC News
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October 7, 2024

Canada has no legal obligation to provide First Nations with clean water, lawyers say | CBC News

Federal lawyers are expected to argue in Federal Court this…

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