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The New York Times @nytimes.com · Sep 2

Graham Greene, a Canadian actor who belonged to the Oneida First Nation and portrayed Indigenous characters in “Dances With Wolves” and other Hollywood blockbusters, died on Monday in Ontario. He was 73. nyti.ms/425In7L

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Matina Stevis-Gridneff @matinastevis.bsky.social · Aug 1

E.U. Did Not Retain Texts Sought by Journalists on Covid Vaccine Deal www.nytimes.com/2025/08/01/w...

E.U. Did Not Retain Texts Sought by Journalists on Covid Vaccine Deal

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Matina Stevis-Gridneff @matinastevis.bsky.social · Jul 17

Hi, thank you for sharing this. I'd like to hear more about this allegation that I have a "personal grievance" against this firm which was the subject of our NYT investigation. Would you mind sharing where/when this claim was made, and who made the claim please, if you can? Thank you.

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Peter Baker @peterbakernyt.bsky.social · Jun 29

As scholars recoil at Trump's efforts to crush major American universities and gut scientific research, Canada sees the chance to benefit from what may be the beginning of a US brain drain. @matinastevis.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/06/28/w...

Canada’s Trump-Fueled Brain Gain

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André Picard @picardonhealth @picardonhealth.bsky.social · Jun 28

Canada’s Trump-Fueled Brain Gain. The University of Toronto has attracted several U.S. professors amid turmoil between American higher-education institutions and the Trump administration, by @matinastevis.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/06/28/w... via @nytimes.com @uoft.bsky.social

Canada’s Trump-Fueled Brain Gain

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Hamed Aleaziz @haleaziz.bsky.social · Jun 8

If you work at DHS or ICE and want to talk about what's going on in Los Angeles please reach out on Signal:

@haleaziz.81

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · Jun 10

Breaking News: Britain and Canada are imposing sanctions on two far-right Israeli cabinet ministers. The move is a break with the U.S. but is expected to be matched by other allies.

U.K. and Canada Set to Impose Sanctions on Far-Right Israeli Ministers

The coordinated move, which other Western nations may also join, highlights the hardening of several countries’ stance toward Israel amid the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · May 23

The Ditch Weekly, a seasonal newspaper about Montauk by middle and high schoolers in Long Island, is covering the Hamptons from a new angle. We spoke with the staff, who are aged between 13 to 17.

They’re 15. Wait Until You Read Their Newspaper.

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Matina Stevis-Gridneff @matinastevis.bsky.social · May 17

A Landmark Accountability Case in Europe

@nytimes.com VP & assistant general counsel Dana Green & I wrote this to explain why we sued the European Commission and what our court win means

www.nytco.com/press/a-land...

A Landmark Accountability Case in Europe | The New York Times Company

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Matina Stevis-Gridneff @matinastevis.bsky.social · May 14

Oh I was up at 03.30am to watch.

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Matina Stevis-Gridneff @matinastevis.bsky.social · May 14

Hi! Please check in with our comms colleagues: [email protected] -thanks for your interest.

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Matina Stevis-Gridneff @matinastevis.bsky.social · May 14

Μεγάλη ικανοποίηση η σημερινή απόφαση του Ευρωπαϊκού Δικαστηρίου υπέρ εμού και της εφημερίδας μου, ορόσημο για την ελευθερία της πληροφορίας και την διαφάνεια στην Ευρωπαϊκή Ένωση.
Και περηφάνεια που η σημαντική αυτή απόφαση θα φέρει ελληνικό όνομα.
Η δήλωσή μας εδώ.

NYTimes Communications @nytimespr.bsky.social · May 14

Today the E.U. General Court delivered its judgment in a case brought by The New York Times to access text messages between the president of the E.U. Commission and the C.E.O. of Pfizer to negotiate a multibillion euro deal for Covid vaccines.

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Matina Stevis-Gridneff @matinastevis.bsky.social · May 14

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NYTimes Communications @nytimespr.bsky.social · May 14

Today the E.U. General Court delivered its judgment in a case brought by The New York Times to access text messages between the president of the E.U. Commission and the C.E.O. of Pfizer to negotiate a multibillion euro deal for Covid vaccines.

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EU Court of Justice @eucourtofjustice.bsky.social · May 14

📢 This morning at 9:30 AM, the #EUGeneralCourt will deliver its judgment in case T-36/23 (Stevi & The New York Times v Commission) — on access to text message exchanges between @vonderleyen and the CEO of @Pfizer, concerning #COVID vaccine procurement.

Streaming - Cour de justice de l'Union européenne

Court of Justice of the European Union

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James Kanter @jameskanter.bsky.social · May 13

One of the highest profile cases of accountability journalism in Europe to date is The New York Times decision to sue the EC for access to Ursula von der Leyen's phone messages. Here is my conversation with @matinastevis.bsky.social touching on why she brought the case and its broader significance.

Accountability in the Von Der Leyen Era, Greece, Pfizer, Iran - EU Scream

Holding the EU accountable in the age of Ursula von der Leyen.

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Matina Stevis-Gridneff @matinastevis.bsky.social · May 5

A New Trend In Global Politics: The Anti-Trump Bump

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A New Trend in Global Elections: The Anti-Trump Bump (Gift Article)

In voting in Canada and Australia, right-wing parties that borrowed from the MAGA playbook were punished. Elsewhere, President Trump is having a more complex impact.

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · Apr 29

Prime Minister Mark Carney led his Liberal Party to a narrow victory in Canada’s pivotal election on Monday, securing a fourth term in power for the party and a renewed mandate to lead the fight against President Trump over trade and the nation’s sovereignty.

Here's what to know.

Canada Election: What to Know About Mark Carney and Liberals’ Win

The former central banker successfully convinced voters that he was the right candidate to confront President Trump’s trade war and threats to annex the country.

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Chad Skelton @chadskelton.bsky.social · Apr 29

I really like the NYT's cartogram of Canadian election results, especially how they've highlighted Vancouver/Toronto/Montreal. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

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Matina Stevis-Gridneff @matinastevis.bsky.social · Apr 29

We’re in different cities! He’s in Toronto I’m in Ottawa… don’t ask about the kids though…

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · Apr 29

Here are live results from Canada's election. nyti.ms/42PIQKN

Canada Election 2025 Live Results and Riding Map: Carney vs. Poilievre

Canadians are heading to the polls today to elect their members of Parliament. First polls close at 7 p.m. Eastern.

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · Apr 29

Breaking News: Canada’s Liberal Party is projected to win, electing Mark Carney, who ran on an anti-Trump platform, as prime minister. nyti.ms/4308UmS

Mark Carney is pictured in a suit and tie speaking into a microphone. Headline reads: "Mark Carney Wins Full Term as Canada’s Prime Minister on Anti-Trump Platform." Photo credit: Cole Burston for The New York Times.

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · Apr 29

Follow live results from Canada's election here.

Canada Election 2025 Live Results and Riding Map: Carney vs. Poilievre

Canadians are heading to the polls today to elect their members of Parliament. First polls close at 7 p.m. Eastern.

www.nytimes.com

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Matina Stevis-Gridneff @matinastevis.bsky.social · Apr 28

We are LIVE please follow @nytimes coverage from coast to coast here throughout the day -#cdnpoli #elxn45 #Elxn2025

www.nytimes.com/live/2025/04...

Canada Election Live Updates: Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre Vie for Prime Minister

The Conservative Party was once considered the heavy favorite in Canada’s election. But President Trump’s trade war has upended the campaign, with the Liberal Party surging.

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Matina Stevis-Gridneff @matinastevis.bsky.social · Apr 28

Good summary.

Matina Stevis-Gridneff @matinastevis.bsky.social · Apr 28

Thank you for following our coverage. I am SO proud of our team for all it’s done so far. I am also personally very grateful to have the opportunity to lead the NYT coverage here. It’s a real honour and I count myself lucky to be here at this time. /ends

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