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Culture & trends at Nbc / adjunct professor of journalism at USC. IG sbhamedy / Twitter💀saba_h. LA forever.

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Saba @sabahamedy.bsky.social · Jan 18

Spent the past few days working with my talented @nbcnews.com colleagues on this interactive piece: ‘Are u OK?’: Angelenos share their text exchanges amid wildfire devastation (Ty to @chelseastahl.bsky.social, Justine Goode & Jiachuan Wu for bringing my idea to life).
www.nbcnews.com/specials/los...

‘Are u OK?’: Angelenos share their text exchanges amid wildfire devastation

www.nbcnews.com

Saba @sabahamedy.bsky.social · 10h

President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social on Wednesday that the "first phase" of the peace plan to end the conflict in Gaza had been signed.
www.nbcnews.com/world/middle...

Trump says 'first phase' of Gaza peace plan has been signed

Trump said he may visit the Middle East this weekend but did not specifically say he would be going to Egypt, where peace talks are being held.

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Saba @sabahamedy.bsky.social · 15d

We're live blogging #kimmelreturns at @nbcnews.com. Follow along and read our ongoing coverage.
www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/...

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Los Angeles Times @latimes.com · Aug 29

A deportee's son, young parents, naturalized citizens: Here's who came to Texas to join Trump's deportation machine

A deportee's son, young parents, naturalized citizens: Here's who came to Texas to join Trump's deportation machine

Hundreds of applicants turned out for a two-day hiring expo for Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Arlington, Texas, with many hoping to start a career as a deportation officer.

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Saba @sabahamedy.bsky.social · Aug 26

yes we have a live blog now www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/...

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announce their engagement: Live updates, fan reactions and more

Follow the latest news and live updates on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement ahead of the 2025 Chiefs season and "The Life of a Showgirl" album release.

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Saba @sabahamedy.bsky.social · Aug 26

"Can we get married again so I can also be in my fiance era with Taylor Swift?" -me on the phone to report the news (we both have fulltime jobs)

Saba @sabahamedy.bsky.social · Aug 26

"Can we get married again so I can also be in my fiance era with Taylor Swift?" -me on the phone to report the news (we both have fulltime jobs)

Saba @sabahamedy.bsky.social · Aug 26

no like the way i called my husband just to tell him taylor and travis got engaged

Saba @sabahamedy.bsky.social · Aug 26

Really proud of this devastating but important piece, a collab with our digital team & TODAY show family. Please give it a read. www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-ne... @nbcnews.com @angelayang.bsky.social

The family of teenager who died by suicide alleges OpenAI's ChatGPT is to blame

The parents of Adam Raine, who died by suicide in April, claim in a new lawsuit against OpenAI that the teenager used ChatGPT as his “suicide coach.”

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · Aug 19

Rep. Jeff Van Drew claims he’s spoken to “large numbers” of dead people who had mail ballots sent to them

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NBC News @nbcnews.com · Aug 19

Nadeen Ayoub will become the first woman to represent Palestine at the Miss Universe pageant.

Nadeen Ayoub will be first model to represent Palestine at Miss Universe pageant

"As Palestine endures heartbreak — especially in Gaza — I carry the voice of a people who refuse to be silenced," she said in a statement.

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Grits for Breakfast @gritsforbreakfast.bsky.social · Aug 18

Rockwall, man. smdh

When towns that had lynchings back in the day start to have Nazi flags show up at the local high school, it's not a great sign.
www.star-telegram.com/news/local/c...

Nazi Germany flags unfurled on side of Rockwall-Heath High School in North Texas

“What happened was not a joke; it’s a threat,” a former student at the school said.

www.star-telegram.com

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · Aug 7

The Perito Moreno Glacier in Argentina has been thinning at a sharply accelerated rate since 2019, scientists reported on Thursday. And if the thinning doesn’t slow, it could kick-start a series of changes that might cause the ice to shrink even faster. nyti.ms/4lgguR2

The Perito Moreno Glacier. A headline reads: "A Famously Stable Glacier In Argentina Suddenly Looks Anything But" Photo by Moritz Koch

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Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · Aug 7

A former Jan. 6 defendant who urged rioters attacking the police guarding the U.S. Capitol to “Kill ’em! Kill ’em!” … is now working for the Trump Justice Department.

Jan. 6 Rioter Who Berated Cops as Nazis Now Works for Trump's Justice Department

Jared Wise was charged with serious crimes for shouting at rioters to “kill” cops.

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NBC News @nbcnews.com · Aug 6

A former “Alligator Alcatraz” worker says detainees are subject to “inhumane” conditions — packed by the hundreds into cages without sunlight, with overflowing toilets and limited access to showers.

Former 'Alligator Alcatraz' worker describes 'inhumane' conditions inside

In an exclusive report, NBC6 spoke with a former corrections officer who says she saw hundreds held in cages with no sunlight, backed up toilets and little access to showers.

Saba @sabahamedy.bsky.social · Aug 5

Covid bubble season of NBA is special to me because my husband and I started dating around that time & ofc somehow his team (Heat) ended up playing against mine (Lakers). The better team won (obvi) but we both won each other's hearts (cheesyyyy). nymag.com/intelligence...

The COVID Season Was As Good As Sports Get

Sure, it was weird, but the level of play was extraordinary, as was every team that won a title.

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NPR @npr.org · Aug 5

The statue of Albert Pike, a Confederate general and Freemason leader, was vandalized and taken down on Juneteenth in 2020. It is the only statue of a Confederate general in Washington, D.C.

Confederate statue toppled during Black Lives Matter protests will be reinstalled

The statue of Albert Pike, a Confederate general and Freemason leader, was vandalized and taken down on Juneteenth in 2020. It is the only statue of a Confederate general in Washington, D.C.

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Lawrence Hurley @lawrencehurley.bsky.social · Aug 4

It will be interesting to see which countries are on the list (and which aren't).

www.politico.com/news/2025/08...

State Department to charge some travelers $10,000 bond to get visas

The first Trump administration announced it would launch a six-month pilot of a similar program in 2020.

www.politico.com

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NPR @npr.org · Jul 29

Earlier this year, Iran ordered Afghans living illegally in the country to leave. Since then, the government has labeled them Israeli spies, targeted their housing, employment and banking.

Afghans caught in mass deportations in Iran face an uncertain future at home

Earlier this year, Iran ordered Afghans living illegally in the country to leave. Since then, the government has labeled them Israeli spies, targeted their housing, employment and banking.

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Ben Goggin @bengoggin.bsky.social · Jul 11

Top advertisers on X are remaining silent on Grok's praise of Hitler and the resignation of X's CEO.

We asked 31 corporate X advertisers, including Robinhood, Waymo and Microsoft if they would change their ad-spends on the platform. None would say that on the record.
www.nbcnews.com/tech/social-...

X advertisers remain silent after Grok goes off the rails and CEO resigns

The lack of public response from advertisers stands in stark contrast to their response in 2023 following an antisemitic post from Elon Musk.

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Saba @sabahamedy.bsky.social · Jul 10

2. @jasonabbruzzese.bsky.social & several other talented newsroom folks did a dive into how user-generated videos on social media brought Trump's immigration crackdown to screens www.nbcnews.com/specials/tru...

How user-generated videos on social media brought Trump’s immigration crackdown to America’s screens

The videos have become a crucial window into the U.S. government’s aggressive efforts to find and apprehend undocumented immigrants.

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Saba @sabahamedy.bsky.social · Jul 10

Rarely on social media (besides insta really) these days but two projects I helped edit on @nbcnews.com homepage today as editors' picks that I wanted to share.
1. @angelayang.bsky.social on the 'superwoke' discourse www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/...

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Ben Goggin @bengoggin.bsky.social · Jul 1

ICEblock, which allows users to alert others to the geographical location of ICE officers, is the top social networking app in the App Store right now after Karoline Leavitt condemned it from the podium yesterday.

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Lawrence Hurley @lawrencehurley.bsky.social · Jul 1

He's said this before, and it's still illegal: www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...

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Gremliny Nussboo @emilynussbaum.bsky.social · Jun 23

I don’t know how to react to anything anymore

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Matt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · Jun 22

Trump just posted a new all-caps threat against Iran.

Trump: ANY RETALIATION BY IRAN AGAINST THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA WILL BE MET WITH FORCE FAR GREATER THAN WHAT WAS WITNESSED TONIGHT. THANK YOU! DONALD J.
TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
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