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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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National, Ontario/Quebec

May 2, 2026

Funeral service for Ontario Provincial Police officer killed in crash while on duty

A police funeral service for Ontario Provincial Police Sergeant Brandon…

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Business, Economy, Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Music

May 2, 2026

Alex Nino Gheciu

As fuel prices surge, Canadian artists say touring is unsustainable

Somewhere near Cobourg, Ont., a tour bus powered by recycled…

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U.S. warns shipping firms could face sanctions over paying Iran's Strait of Hormuz tolls
Star

May 2, 2026

U.S. warns shipping firms could face sanctions over paying Iran’s Strait of Hormuz tolls

Iran effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz to normal traffic…

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Spirit Airlines shuts down, blames cost of fuel due to Middle East war
Star

May 2, 2026

Spirit Airlines shuts down, blames cost of fuel due to Middle East war

Bankrupt discount carrier Spirit Airlines ‌ceased operations on Saturday, the industry’s…

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Who won the lottery? Why you may never know the full name of some jackpot winners going forward
Star

May 2, 2026

Who won the lottery? Why you may never know the full name of some jackpot winners going forward

After Randy Rush collected his $50-million Lotto Max jackpot money…

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Iranian soccer official says he's talking to authorities after former IRGC commander denied entry to Canada
Star

May 2, 2026

Iranian soccer official says he’s talking to authorities after former IRGC commander denied entry to Canada

A senior Iranian soccer official says he’s been in contact…

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Online harassment against female journalists is a growing problem, UN report suggests
Star

May 2, 2026

Online harassment against female journalists is a growing problem, UN report suggests

A new UN report released Thursday puts numbers to what…

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'He was the first to call me mom,' mother says of teen killed in Hamilton mall shooting
Star

May 2, 2026

‘He was the first to call me mom,’ mother says of teen killed in Hamilton mall shooting

Nabil Askafe’s mother and father sat down for an interview…

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Why saunas are becoming a hot new place to party
Star

May 2, 2026

Why saunas are becoming a hot new place to party

Picture this: a DJ, a makeshift dance floor and drinks….

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