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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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How multi-million dollar speculative betting could convert climate change skeptics
Star

April 30, 2026

How multi-million dollar speculative betting could convert climate change skeptics

An investigation over whether temperature sensors at the Paris airport…

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Why Mafalda, the beloved Argentine cartoon, is finally making waves in the English-speaking world
Star

April 30, 2026

Why Mafalda, the beloved Argentine cartoon, is finally making waves in the English-speaking world

Despite knowing international success, the legendary Argentine comic strip character…

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Your past is calling: Why 'retro' landline phones are trending with adults and kids alike
Star

April 30, 2026

Your past is calling: Why ‘retro’ landline phones are trending with adults and kids alike

It’s trending with Gen Alpha as parents seek out an…

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Sports

April 30, 2026

Myles Dichter

‘Will not remember this game because of basketball’: Tempo soak in pre-season opener

TORONTO — In the hours and minutes leading up to…

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#TheMoment Buffalo Sabres fans sang O Canada after a mic failed
Star

April 30, 2026

#TheMoment Buffalo Sabres fans sang O Canada after a mic failed

Buffalo Sabres anthem singer Cami Clune tells The National about…

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Sports

April 30, 2026

Myles Dichter

Expansion Tempo fall 83-78 to Sun on home court in first game in franchise history

TORONTO — The WNBA has officially arrived in Toronto. In…

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Sports

April 29, 2026

Gregory Strong

Clement and Valenzuela hit homers, Guerrero Jr. has three hits as Jays top Red Sox

TORONTO — Ernie Clement hit a two-run homer and Kazuma…

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Justice, National, Ontario/Quebec, Politics, Sports

April 29, 2026

Federal government earmarks $145M for World Cup security in Toronto, Vancouver

TORONTO — Police presence in Toronto during the World Cup…

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Disaster, Ontario/Quebec

April 29, 2026

Sharif Hassan

‘Really sad’: Toronto Humber Yacht Club in ruins after three-alarm blaze

TORONTO — An early morning blaze has left the historic…

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