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Violent crime in U.S. cities is way down, and Trump is taking credit

Violent crime in U.S. cities is way down, and Trump is taking credit

Fresh statistics show violent crime in major U.S. cities dropped sharply in 2025 from the previous year, and U.S. President Donald Trump is claiming that his get-tough policies are the reason. The inconvenient truth for this Trump administration is that violent crime was already in sharp decline before he returned to office.

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Sports

February 16, 2026

John Chidley-Hill

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. says Blue Jays ‘very capable’ after World Series heartbreak

DUNEDIN — When the Toronto Blue Jays lost Game 7…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

February 16, 2026

One person injured, dog dead after suspected arson at Windsor, Ont., home

WINDSOR — One person is injured after police say he…

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Disaster, Health, Justice, National, Ontario/Quebec

February 16, 2026

Sharif Hassan and Kathryn Mannie

‘I was sure that was going to be my day’: A year on, fiery crash at Toronto’s Pearson airport still haunts passengers

TORONTO — As his plane descended in Toronto, John Nelson…

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Education, Ontario/Quebec

February 16, 2026

Maan Alhmidi

Students disappointed by Ontario’s cuts to OSAP grants, tuition freeze lift

Post-secondary students in Ontario say the government’s decision to reduce…

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Disaster, Ontario/Quebec, Weather

February 16, 2026

Kathryn Mannie

Snow melt raising flood risk in parts of southern Ontario

Some communities in southern Ontario are being warned of potential…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

February 16, 2026

Toronto police make two arrests related to weekend rally to support Iran protests

TORONTO — Toronto police say they have made two arrests…

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Entertainment, Arts, Justice, National, Social

February 16, 2026

Nono Shen

Misinformation experts warn of dire consequences in online hunt for blame

Disinformation experts say while it’s human nature to seek out…

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Feeling discomfort driving at night? It’s not you — it’s the bright headlights, experts say
Star

February 16, 2026

Feeling discomfort driving at night? It’s not you — it’s the bright headlights, experts say

Advocates are calling on the federal government and car manufacturers…

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Violent crime in U.S. cities is way down, and Trump is taking credit
Star

February 16, 2026

Violent crime in U.S. cities is way down, and Trump is taking credit

Fresh statistics show violent crime in major U.S. cities dropped…

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If you have Parkinson's disease, experts say you should be dancing. Here's why
Star

February 16, 2026

If you have Parkinson’s disease, experts say you should be dancing. Here’s why

Growing evidence suggests that dance can help slow the progression…

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How Ontario Liberals hope to exit political wilderness when they elect new leader in November
Star

February 16, 2026

How Ontario Liberals hope to exit political wilderness when they elect new leader in November

Ontario Liberals will choose their next leader this November, but…

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#TheMoment an Olympic ice tech was called curling's Michael Jackson
Star

February 16, 2026

#TheMoment an Olympic ice tech was called curling’s Michael Jackson

Olympic ice technician Mark Callan tells the National about the…

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Canadian curlers are being accused of 'double-touching.' But what's the advantage?
Star

February 16, 2026

Canadian curlers are being accused of ‘double-touching.’ But what’s the advantage?

Follow Winter Olympic SportsPersonalize Your FeedaddCurlingThe controversy over whether some…

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