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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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This 20-year-old says IDF used him as a human shield when searching houses in Gaza. He's not the only one | CBC News
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September 4, 2024

This 20-year-old says IDF used him as a human shield when searching houses in Gaza. He’s not the only one | CBC News

A Palestinian civilian says he was unjustly detained by the…

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Logging is the 3rd highest emitter in Canada. It should be measured that way, a new report says | CBC News
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September 4, 2024

Logging is the 3rd highest emitter in Canada. It should be measured that way, a new report says | CBC News

If carbon emissions from logging were reported separately by the…

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China announces plans to start anti-dumping investigation into Canadian canola imports | CBC News
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September 3, 2024

China announces plans to start anti-dumping investigation into Canadian canola imports | CBC News

China said on Tuesday it plans to start an anti-dumping…

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Luxury shopping? Lifestyle destination? This is what it's like inside Montreal's newest supermall | CBC News
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September 3, 2024

Luxury shopping? Lifestyle destination? This is what it’s like inside Montreal’s newest supermall | CBC News

Andrew Lutfy pitched Royalmount as a retail haven, destination for…

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Paris mayor wants to keep Olympic rings on the Eiffel Tower. Not everyone is pleased | CBC Radio
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September 3, 2024

Paris mayor wants to keep Olympic rings on the Eiffel Tower. Not everyone is pleased | CBC Radio

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo’s plans to keep the Olympic rings…

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Satellite photos show likely launch site for Russia's new nuclear-powered missile | CBC News
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September 3, 2024

Satellite photos show likely launch site for Russia’s new nuclear-powered missile | CBC News

Two U.S. researchers say they have identified the probable deployment…

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Oilers' Draisaitl will be NHL's highest-paid player in history when 8-year, $112M US extension kicks in | CBC News
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September 3, 2024

Oilers’ Draisaitl will be NHL’s highest-paid player in history when 8-year, $112M US extension kicks in | CBC News

The Edmonton Oilers have signed star centre Leon Draisaitl to…

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'Always meant to be legendary': Emotional vigil for Gaudreau brothers in Calgary draws hundreds | CBC News
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August 30, 2024

‘Always meant to be legendary’: Emotional vigil for Gaudreau brothers in Calgary draws hundreds | CBC News

After cheers, and chants of “Johnny! Johnny!,” a hush fell over the crowd in…

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TikToker who documented life in Gaza killed by shrapnel from airstrike in Khan Younis | CBC News
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August 29, 2024

TikToker who documented life in Gaza killed by shrapnel from airstrike in Khan Younis | CBC News

Medo Halimy, whose social media posts and videos documented daily…

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