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Writers Guild of America East @wgaeast.bsky.social · Jun 18

The following is a statement from the WGAE marking one year of bargaining at CBSNews.com. Fair contract now!

WAE STATEMENT: 1 YEAR OF BARGAINING AT CBS NEWS DIGITAL
"Today marks one year that the journalists, editors and social media producers at CBSNews.com have been in negotiations with management for a first contract.
The 44-member bargaining unit is fighting for fair improvements to their salaries, benefits, job security, severance, remote work options and paths to promotions."

ONE YEAR AT THE TABLE:
FAIR CONTRACT NOW!
"We call on management at CBS to bargain in good faith and reach a fair deal with the union by the current last scheduled bargaining date of June 24, 2025."

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Rod Thorn @rodthorn.bsky.social · Dec 5

Good reporting for @cbsnews.com by @kerrybreen826.bsky.social, Pat Milton, John Doyle on this horrible murder. I saw the article on @join1440.bsky.social

www.cbsnews.com/news/united-...

Bullets fired at UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson had words written on them, officials say

"Deny," "defend" and "depose" were written on shell casings recovered at the scene of the shooting that killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on Wednesday.

www.cbsnews.com

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Kerry Breen @kerrybreen826.bsky.social · Nov 13

"I walked into the building, I was met by a gentlemen ... and told him that I wanted to join. And he said 'The VFW is for veterans.' He couldn't believe that I was a veteran, just the same as he was."

My latest for CBS News. www.cbsnews.com/news/veteran...

What veteran Army nurses say about their experiences serving in Vietnam

About 7,000 U.S. women served overseas as nurses during the Vietnam War. These veterans are working to ensure their contributions are honored on Veterans Day 2024.

www.cbsnews.com

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Kerry Breen @kerrybreen826.bsky.social · Nov 17

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/teenager-heart-attack-cpr-hypertrophic-cardiomyopathy/

When a teenager's heart stopped, his friends jumped into ...

J.J. Machnik went into sudden cardiac arrest because of a...

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Kerry Breen @kerrybreen826.bsky.social · Nov 17

After J.J. Machnik was diagnosed with a heart condition that can cause sudden cardiac arrest, he made sure his friends knew how to do CPR. That saved his life when he collapsed last month.

"They gave him the best chance to survive," his doctor said....

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Kerry Breen @kerrybreen826.bsky.social · Nov 17

Beth Leavel performing Could I Leave You is the only appropriate consolation prize for Lempicka's closure

Kerry Breen @kerrybreen826.bsky.social · Nov 17

(If there were ever a time to restore the Perfection lyrics from the 2022 recordings!)

Kerry Breen @kerrybreen826.bsky.social · Nov 17

Like, sorry, I should get to watch both Rachel McAdams and Eden Espinosa give tour de forces!

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Kerry Breen @kerrybreen826.bsky.social · Nov 17

Went to buy Lempicka closing tickets only to realize I already have Mary Jane tickets for the same time?? Truly cruel

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Kerry Breen @kerrybreen826.bsky.social · Nov 17

and what if my workout playlist was just Good Luck, Babe! and the Challengers score

Kerry Breen @kerrybreen826.bsky.social · Nov 17

it is 70° in New York, there are two books, a loaf of bread, and a bouquet of flowers in my tote bag, this is what it's all about

Kerry Breen @kerrybreen826.bsky.social · Nov 17

Also open to teens who want to share personal experiences with these drills! Again, my DMs are open.

Kerry Breen @kerrybreen826.bsky.social · Nov 17

#journorequest: I'm working on a story for @CBSNews and would love to talk to the parents/families of children who have dealt with realistic school shooting drills in the classroom. If your child has experienced this and you'd like to share your experience, please DM me!

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Kerry Breen @kerrybreen826.bsky.social · Nov 17

I don't know that I'll read quite as many books in 2024, but the new goal is to try to read all of the works of Stephen King that I haven't yet! (Yes, this includes the baseball book & the children's story.) If you check any of these out, I hope you enjoy them as much as I did!

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Kerry Breen @kerrybreen826.bsky.social · Nov 17

10. Her Side of the Story by Alba de Céspedes: Finished the year strong by discovering this fantastic Italian author, whose subversive novel about love & crime completely sucked me in. The characters are rich, the prose is stunning, and I've already requested all her other works.

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Kerry Breen @kerrybreen826.bsky.social · Nov 17

9. Shark Heart: A Love Story by Emily Habeck: Talk about a book I couldn't put down. I tore through this one in a matter of hours, & wish there was more. This novel is emotional, experimental and something you'll laugh and cry at in equal parts. Easily my top book of 2023!

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Kerry Breen @kerrybreen826.bsky.social · Nov 17

8. Old Enough by Haley Jakobson: A heartbreaking and heartwarming coming-of-age story that absolutely everyone should give a try. The cast of characters is brilliantly drawn, and the plot is achingly resonant.

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Kerry Breen @kerrybreen826.bsky.social · Nov 17

7. Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll: Jessica Knoll can do no wrong, but this one is a standout even by those standards. It's a crime novel that bridges decades, generations & genres. I couldn't get enough of this one and would give anything to read it for the first time again.

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Kerry Breen @kerrybreen826.bsky.social · Nov 17

6. The Push by Ashley Audrain: This is another one where the protagonist's spiral dominates everything. Equal parts sad and scary, it's a story about motherhood and fear that keeps you guessing long after the final page.

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Kerry Breen @kerrybreen826.bsky.social · Nov 17

5. Yellowface by R.F. Kuang: Not only does this have an audiobook narrated by the stunning Helen Laser, it's a stunning novel about publishing, identity, and more! I really couldn't put this one down and the narrator's spiral is pretty much all-consuming.

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Kerry Breen @kerrybreen826.bsky.social · Nov 17

4. Thistlefoot by GennaRose Nethercott: What a spectacular read! I can't say enough about this novel, which touches on siblings, generational trauma, memory, & more. It's a modern-day Baba Yaga story, and to tell anything more would risk spoilers, so just go give it a read!

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Kerry Breen @kerrybreen826.bsky.social · Nov 17

3. The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki Brammer: Another in the cute but heartbreaking category, this is a novel that I've recommended to just about everyone since finishing it in May. It's such a human story and full of little twists that build to a perfect ending.

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Kerry Breen @kerrybreen826.bsky.social · Nov 17

2. The Last Tale of the Flower Bride by Roshani Chokshi: This was a spooky, atmospheric Blackbeard reimagining from one of my favorite YA authors! It was such a dreamy read that's perfect if you're looking for something equal parts creepy and gorgeous.

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Kerry Breen @kerrybreen826.bsky.social · Nov 17

1. Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus: It's cute, it's smart, it's unexpectedly devastating; what else could you ask for! This was such a fun read to start the year with and is an equally charming Apple adaptation.

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Kerry Breen @kerrybreen826.bsky.social · Nov 17

In 2023, I read 150 books total (and didn't finish a few others!), marking one of my better reading years! there were some great books, there were some less-great ones. here's a chronological list of my top 10!

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