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Christy Somos

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Christy Somos @christysomos.bsky.social · Jun 16

ICYMI: The @cajournalists.bsky.social has launched their peer-to-peer support program tackling burnout, stress and industry-related mental health challenges

I urge everyone - from interns to veteran correspondents to producers to reach out.

You are not alone.

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The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 2h

A host of details still need to be resolved in a subsequent phase of the agreement, including how the Gaza enclave is to be governed, who will provide security, and Israeli demands that Hamas be disarmed.

These are the main elements of the first phase.

What to Know About the Gaza Deal

The main elements of the first phase of the plan include releasing all living hostages held by Hamas.

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rabble.ca @rabble.ca · 2h

Many of Mark Carney’s so-called ‘projects of national interest’ will have negative environmental impacts. #canpoli

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The perils of building big and fast

None of the so-called "projects of national interest" Mark Carney ignore their environmental impacts.

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CNN @cnn.com · 2h

Thousands of displaced Palestinians return to Gaza City in the wake of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Aid is being moved into the enclave following months of heightened concerns over food insecurity.

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Financial Times @financialtimes.com · 2h

US will be ‘perplexed’ by UK decision to drop China spy case, says ex-MI6 boss on.ft.com/42F1IwV

US will be ‘perplexed’ by UK decision to drop China spy case, says ex-MI6 boss

John Sawers questions why prosecutors chose not to proceed with trial of two Britons accused of espionage

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PBS News @pbsnews.org · 2h

President Donald Trump is setting off for Israel and Egypt on Sunday to celebrate the U.S.-brokered ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas and urge Middle East allies to seize the opportunity to build a durable peace in the volatile region.
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Trump prepares for Middle East trip to highlight ceasefire agreement

The attacks in Gaza have left Israel isolated internationally and facing allegations of genocide, which it denies. International arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and h...

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Financial Times @financialtimes.com · 14h

Ukraine hit Russian energy sites with US help on.ft.com/4q7qUpY

Ukraine hit Russian energy sites with US help

Trump administration supported Kyiv’s operations since summer in co-ordinated push to weaken Moscow

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 1d

Exclusive: Leaked U.S. documents reveal expanded security cooperation between Israel and key Arab states despite public condemnation of the Gaza war.

The collaboration, driven by concerns over Iran, includes military planning and training.

U.S. files reveal Israeli-Arab military cooperation, even as Gaza war raged

Documents from U.S. Central Command show a series of meetings over the past three years between Israeli and Arab military officials to coordinate on regional threats.

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NPR @npr.org · 1d

On Capitol Hill, there has been almost no sign of progress toward ending the shutdown. Senators say they aren't even formally negotiating, which begs the question: what are they actually doing?

'Make it stop.' For lawmakers, the shutdown feels like purgatory (but with Thai food)

On Capitol Hill, there has been almost no sign of progress toward ending the shutdown. Senators say they aren't even formally negotiating, which begs the question: what are they actually doing?

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Mississippi Free Press @mississippifreepress.org · 1d

Earlier this year, ICE inked an agreement with Palantir Technologies, the firm co-founded by the billionaire Peter Thiel, to build software aimed at streamlining the process of identifying and deporting people the agency is targeting.

ICE Plans to Boost Social Media Surveillance Using Contractors

ICE plans to use a hub in Vermont to bolster its digital surveillance capabilities as the agency ramps up operations across the country.

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Christy Somos @christysomos.bsky.social · 1d

🍂Happy Thanksgiving 🍂

((Squirrel spotted 🍁🐿️))

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Sheryl Gay Stolberg @sherylnyt.bsky.social · 1d

BREAKING: Friday night massacre underway at CDC. Doznes of "disease detectives," high-level scientists, entire Washington staff and editors of the MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report) have all been RIFed and received the following notice:

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Christy Somos @christysomos.bsky.social · 1d

Did I miss the memo where it’s fine to blast music, videos, phone and video calls in public sans headphones?

Especially on public transport - 🙂‍↔️

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Christy Somos @christysomos.bsky.social · 2d

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Thorold man pleads guilty to neo-Nazi terrorism charges, could face 20 years in prison | Globalnews.ca

Matthew Althorpe, 29, pleaded guilty in Toronto to three terrorism charges linked to the neo-Nazi group and admitted to producing violent propaganda promoting mass attacks.

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Christy Somos @christysomos.bsky.social · 2d

lol “Tony Blair not welcome”

Sky News @news.sky.com · 2d

BREAKING: Hamas official thanks Donald Trump for peace deal but warns Tony Blair not welcome
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Hamas official thanks Donald Trump for peace deal but warns Tony Blair not welcome

Dr Basem Naim also said Hamas would step aside to allow a Palestinian body to govern a post-war Gaza.

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The Intercept @theintercept.com · 2d

To date, 34 people have been executed in the U.S. this year alone, with 10 more executions scheduled before the end of 2025.

Indiana Killed Their Partners Under Cover Of Darkness. They Want Answers.

On the eve of another midnight execution, questions are mounting over recent lethal injections that witnesses fear were botched.

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 2d

International aid groups were gearing up on Friday to funnel as much aid as possible into Gaza, but their staff on the ground said they did not yet have a clear picture of what would be allowed in under the Israel-Hamas cease-fire deal.

Aid Groups Prepare to Provide Quick Relief to Gaza Under Cease-Fire

The new Israel-Hamas deal contains provisions to increase aid to Gaza, and for the reopening of a border crossing from Egypt.

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 2d

Israeli military says its forces have withdrawn to agreed deployment lines for first stage of Gaza ceasefire.

Israeli military says ceasefire takes effect in Gaza, raising hopes for ending the war

The Israeli military says a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has come into effect in Gaza. The announcement came Friday, hours after Israel’s Cabinet approved a deal to pause the fighting and exchange the remaining hostages for Palestinian prisoners.

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 2d

NEW: Venezuelan immigrants signed up for a Trump-promoted app called CBP Home, which promised a safe and easy way to leave the country, and prepared to leave on their given departure dates.

Those dates have come and gone.

They’re still stuck here.

“I Don’t Want to Be Here Anymore”: They Tried to Self-Deport, Then Got Stranded in Trump’s America

Venezuelan immigrants signed up for a Trump-promoted app called CBP Home, which promised a safe and easy way to leave the country, and prepared to leave on their given departure dates. Those dates have come and gone. They’re still stuck here.

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NPR @npr.org · 2d

Israeli forces have begun a pull-back of troops from Gaza Friday after Israel's cabinet approved a plan for a ceasefire aimed at ending the devastating two-year-old war.

Israel says it has begun a pullback of troops in Gaza

Israeli forces have begun a pullback of troops from Gaza on Friday after Israel's Cabinet approved a plan for a ceasefire aimed at ending the devastating 2-year-old war.

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Euronews @euronews.com · 2d

Husamettin Dogan was tried on charges of aggravated rape by administering substances that impair judgment or self-control, an offence punishable by up to 20 years in prison.

French court increases sentence for man who raped Gisèle Pelicot

Husamettin Dogan was tried on charges of aggravated rape by administering substances that impair judgment or self-control, an offence punishable by up to 20 years in prison.

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 2d

A federal judge in Chicago blocked President Trump from deploying National Guard troops in Illinois.

“I am very much struggling to figure out where this would ever stop,” said U.S. District Judge April M. Perry.

Judge blocks Trump from deploying troops in Illinois for now

Officials in Oregon and Illinois had challenged the Trump administration’s push to dispatch the National Guard in both states.

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Alaska Public Media @alaskapublic.org · 2d

“We’re not gonna back down or give way, because there’s too much at stake here,” said Butch Laiti, president of the Douglas Indian Association. “If we lose the Taku, and then that’s it, it won’t come back. And that’s the bottom line, right there.”