عمو حسام
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In a dictatorship, independent journalism, by default, becomes a form of activism, and the spread of information is essentially an act of agitation.
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عمو حسام
@3arabawy.substack.com
· Jan 6
Counterrevolution in Egypt
The agents of coercion in Egypt—its military, police, and intelligence services—have been locked in a perennial struggle for power since their inception. Each institution has vied for dominance, shapi...
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I'm happy to announce my book "Counterrevolution in Egypt: Sisi's New Republic" is now available for pre-order!
Howard Lutnick says he visited Jeffrey Epstein’s island in 2012
Howard Lutnick says he visited Jeffrey Epstein’s island in 2012
US commerce secretary grilled in Congress over his relationship with late sex offender
www.ft.com
February 10, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Howard Lutnick says he visited Jeffrey Epstein’s island in 2012
Canadian pension giant halts deals with DP World over chief’s Jeffrey Epstein ties
Canadian pension giant halts deals with DP World over chief’s Jeffrey Epstein ties
La Caisse to suspend future ventures with the Dubai-based logistics group over Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem’s messages
www.ft.com
February 10, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Canadian pension giant halts deals with DP World over chief’s Jeffrey Epstein ties
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#OtD 10 Feb 1960, Black students began using sit-ins to demonstrate against whites-only lunch counters at drugstores across Raleigh, North Carolina; the drugstores responded by closing the counters. Read a few contemporary accounts here: stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/8190...
February 10, 2026 at 8:10 PM
#OtD 10 Feb 1960, Black students began using sit-ins to demonstrate against whites-only lunch counters at drugstores across Raleigh, North Carolina; the drugstores responded by closing the counters. Read a few contemporary accounts here: stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/8190...
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Great new podcast (which we're also in briefly):
What does it *feel like* to build worker power?
Season two of Haymarket Originals is bringing you inside one of the most dynamic and inspiring organizing drives in the labor movement today. Heat The Ground Up is an oral history of Starbucks Workers United, voiced by the baristas who built it.
Season two of Haymarket Originals is bringing you inside one of the most dynamic and inspiring organizing drives in the labor movement today. Heat The Ground Up is an oral history of Starbucks Workers United, voiced by the baristas who built it.
February 10, 2026 at 7:52 PM
Great new podcast (which we're also in briefly):
Infographic | Death Penalty in Egypt during January 2026
Infographic | Death Penalty in Egypt during January 2026 | Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights
During the month of January, Egyptian courts issued death sentences to 29 defendants in 19 cases. Among them, 3 were issued final verdicts that could not be appealed. Additionally, 48 defendants' papers were referred to the Mufti in 28 other cases.
eipr.org
February 10, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Infographic | Death Penalty in Egypt during January 2026
WOLF CREEK: Australia's Most Infamous Horror Movie
WOLF CREEK: Australia's Most Infamous Horror Movie
YouTube video by Ryan Hollinger
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February 10, 2026 at 1:23 PM
WOLF CREEK: Australia's Most Infamous Horror Movie
Mass Protests Planned Against Israeli President
Mass Protests Planned Against Israeli President
YouTube video by BOX4
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February 10, 2026 at 1:21 PM
Mass Protests Planned Against Israeli President
Why Replacing Developers with AI is Going Horribly Wrong
Why Replacing Developers with AI is Going Horribly Wrong
YouTube video by Mackard
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February 10, 2026 at 12:29 PM
Why Replacing Developers with AI is Going Horribly Wrong
Photo essay dropping Thursday
February 10, 2026 at 11:56 AM
Photo essay dropping Thursday
Bad Bunny’s Superbowl Halftime Show Explained
Bad Bunny’s Superbowl Halftime Show Explained
YouTube video by mattyballz
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February 10, 2026 at 11:18 AM
Bad Bunny’s Superbowl Halftime Show Explained
Indonesia prepares to deploy thousands of troops to Gaza
Indonesia prepares to deploy thousands of troops to Gaza
Jakarta makes biggest commitment yet to Donald Trump’s international peacekeeping force
www.ft.com
February 10, 2026 at 10:49 AM
Indonesia prepares to deploy thousands of troops to Gaza
Obesity linked to 70% higher chance of contracting serious infectious disease
Obesity linked to 70% higher chance of contracting serious infectious disease
Lancet study shows that being very overweight runs risk of hospitalisation from diseases including flu and pneumonia
www.ft.com
February 10, 2026 at 8:24 AM
Obesity linked to 70% higher chance of contracting serious infectious disease
Investors pour billions into Europe’s AI and defence start-ups
Investors pour billions into Europe’s AI and defence start-ups
Valuations soar as venture capital flows to groups tied to continent’s security and economic sovereignty
www.ft.com
February 10, 2026 at 8:19 AM
Investors pour billions into Europe’s AI and defence start-ups
EU-US tensions over Greenland and tech are far from over, says Macron
EU-US tensions over Greenland and tech are far from over, says Macron
French president calls on bloc to take the necessary steps to become a true global economic power
www.ft.com
February 10, 2026 at 8:17 AM
EU-US tensions over Greenland and tech are far from over, says Macron
What fast food’s downturn says about the US economy
What fast food’s downturn says about the US economy
Restaurants have raised prices to offset rising labour and ingredient costs, leading low-income customers to visit less often
www.ft.com
February 10, 2026 at 5:41 AM
What fast food’s downturn says about the US economy
Far-right Alternative for Germany embroiled in nepotism scandal
Far-right Alternative for Germany embroiled in nepotism scandal
AfD party officials used taxpayers’ money to hire family members, media investigation shows
www.ft.com
February 9, 2026 at 7:40 PM
Far-right Alternative for Germany embroiled in nepotism scandal
Cuba runs out of jet fuel as Donald Trump squeezes oil supplies
Cuba runs out of jet fuel as Donald Trump squeezes oil supplies
Air Canada is first major airline to suspend flights to the island over inability to refuel planes
www.ft.com
February 9, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Cuba runs out of jet fuel as Donald Trump squeezes oil supplies
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REP. STEIL: Some Dems demands put at risk the safety of members of law enforcement
CNBC: You mean like taking off their masks and having a badge that shows who they are?
STEIL: Well, they're known to their supervisors
CNBC: No other law enforcement officials in the US are allowed to wear masks
CNBC: You mean like taking off their masks and having a badge that shows who they are?
STEIL: Well, they're known to their supervisors
CNBC: No other law enforcement officials in the US are allowed to wear masks
February 9, 2026 at 1:32 PM
REP. STEIL: Some Dems demands put at risk the safety of members of law enforcement
CNBC: You mean like taking off their masks and having a badge that shows who they are?
STEIL: Well, they're known to their supervisors
CNBC: No other law enforcement officials in the US are allowed to wear masks
CNBC: You mean like taking off their masks and having a badge that shows who they are?
STEIL: Well, they're known to their supervisors
CNBC: No other law enforcement officials in the US are allowed to wear masks
حين يحذرك من اشتراه: الاتصالات تنبه من برمجيات إسرائيلية دفعت مصر ملايين الدولارات لاستخدامها
حين يحذرك من اشتراه: الاتصالات تنبه من برمجيات إسرائيلية دفعت مصر ملايين الدولارات لاستخدامها
كيف استخدمت السلطات المصرية أدوات تجسس رقمية من شركات أجنبية، في الوقت الذي تحذر فيه رسميًا من مخاطر الاختراق
zawia3.com
February 9, 2026 at 5:22 PM
حين يحذرك من اشتراه: الاتصالات تنبه من برمجيات إسرائيلية دفعت مصر ملايين الدولارات لاستخدامها
Jade Textile Egypt workers defy transport halt, extend strike over wages
Jade Textile Egypt workers defy transport halt, extend strike over wages
Workers at Jade Textile Egypt continued a strike for a second day on Monday after the company halted bus services used to transport employees to the factory, a move workers described as an attempt to ...
manassa.news
February 9, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Jade Textile Egypt workers defy transport halt, extend strike over wages
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I’m starting a class in 15 minutes and I’m not sure Starmer will still be PM when it finishes.
February 9, 2026 at 2:46 PM
I’m starting a class in 15 minutes and I’m not sure Starmer will still be PM when it finishes.
Greek Coast Guard Under Scrutiny for Migrant Deaths
Greek Coast Guard Under Scrutiny for Migrant Deaths
On February 3, a devastating collision between a Greek Coast Guard vessel and a migrant boat occurred off the Greek island of Chios. The collision resulted in 15 deaths and 24 people injured, includin...
www.hrw.org
February 9, 2026 at 12:52 PM
Greek Coast Guard Under Scrutiny for Migrant Deaths
Another Country @adamshatz.bsky.social
Adam Shatz: Another Country
YouTube video by London Review of Books (LRB)
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February 9, 2026 at 12:11 PM
Another Country @adamshatz.bsky.social
Riddick & XXX: What Went Wrong?!
Riddick & XXX: What Went Wrong?!
YouTube video by JoBlo Originals
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February 9, 2026 at 11:40 AM
Riddick & XXX: What Went Wrong?!