Catherine Mary
@catestake.bsky.social
Ancienne professeure au collégial 📚Traductrice FR-EN
I post in English et en français. My interests include, but are not limited to, la langue française 🇫🇷 American politics 🇺🇸 and animalia 🐾
Québec
I post in English et en français. My interests include, but are not limited to, la langue française 🇫🇷 American politics 🇺🇸 and animalia 🐾
Québec
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On left:
President Trump Statement Sept. 2, 2025:
"The strike occurred while the terrorists were at sea in international waters transporting illegal narcotics, heading to the United States."
On right:
(Under penalty of law) military leaders told Congress headed to Suriname.
President Trump Statement Sept. 2, 2025:
"The strike occurred while the terrorists were at sea in international waters transporting illegal narcotics, heading to the United States."
On right:
(Under penalty of law) military leaders told Congress headed to Suriname.
December 5, 2025 at 10:38 PM
On left:
President Trump Statement Sept. 2, 2025:
"The strike occurred while the terrorists were at sea in international waters transporting illegal narcotics, heading to the United States."
On right:
(Under penalty of law) military leaders told Congress headed to Suriname.
President Trump Statement Sept. 2, 2025:
"The strike occurred while the terrorists were at sea in international waters transporting illegal narcotics, heading to the United States."
On right:
(Under penalty of law) military leaders told Congress headed to Suriname.
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How is U.S. military killing these 11 people keeping drugs (fentanyl) out of the United States?
USG knew the drugs (cocaine) were headed to Suriname.
Yes, that's the OTHER DIRECTION.
Read what Bradley-Caine told lawmakers:
Scoop by @natashabertrand.bsky.social
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USG knew the drugs (cocaine) were headed to Suriname.
Yes, that's the OTHER DIRECTION.
Read what Bradley-Caine told lawmakers:
Scoop by @natashabertrand.bsky.social
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Exclusive: Boat at center of double-tap strike controversy was meeting vessel headed to Suriname, admiral told lawmakers | CNN Politics
The alleged drug traffickers killed by the US military in a strike on September 2 were heading to link up with another, larger vessel that was bound for Suriname — a small South American country east ...
www.cnn.com
December 5, 2025 at 10:11 PM
How is U.S. military killing these 11 people keeping drugs (fentanyl) out of the United States?
USG knew the drugs (cocaine) were headed to Suriname.
Yes, that's the OTHER DIRECTION.
Read what Bradley-Caine told lawmakers:
Scoop by @natashabertrand.bsky.social
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USG knew the drugs (cocaine) were headed to Suriname.
Yes, that's the OTHER DIRECTION.
Read what Bradley-Caine told lawmakers:
Scoop by @natashabertrand.bsky.social
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Trump threatened ICE raids at the World Cup. I wonder if the silly "FIFA Peace Prize" was to buy him off so he wouldn't interfere. Both FIFA & Trump are so corruptly transactional, it would work that way. Or course, money may have changed hands, too.
December 5, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Trump threatened ICE raids at the World Cup. I wonder if the silly "FIFA Peace Prize" was to buy him off so he wouldn't interfere. Both FIFA & Trump are so corruptly transactional, it would work that way. Or course, money may have changed hands, too.
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I can't help but wonder . . . what has the notoriously corrupt FIFA already gotten (or hopes to get) in exchange for its silly award to flatter the perpetually needy Donald Trump?
December 5, 2025 at 8:30 PM
I can't help but wonder . . . what has the notoriously corrupt FIFA already gotten (or hopes to get) in exchange for its silly award to flatter the perpetually needy Donald Trump?
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It's important to recognize great journalism when you see it
Kudos to @JohnBerman for this well-informed series of questions
One note: Sen. Cotton is wrong at end. POTUS needs affirmative authorization from Congress under the War Powers Resolution. Current ops are illegal.
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Kudos to @JohnBerman for this well-informed series of questions
One note: Sen. Cotton is wrong at end. POTUS needs affirmative authorization from Congress under the War Powers Resolution. Current ops are illegal.
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December 5, 2025 at 8:27 PM
It's important to recognize great journalism when you see it
Kudos to @JohnBerman for this well-informed series of questions
One note: Sen. Cotton is wrong at end. POTUS needs affirmative authorization from Congress under the War Powers Resolution. Current ops are illegal.
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Kudos to @JohnBerman for this well-informed series of questions
One note: Sen. Cotton is wrong at end. POTUS needs affirmative authorization from Congress under the War Powers Resolution. Current ops are illegal.
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NEW info on shipwreck attack. It gets worse.
The 2 survivors climbed atop wreckage and waved to overhead.
"Some of the people viewing the video thought ... could have been an attempt to surrender"
Others "said the most logical explanation was ... signaling for a rescue."
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The 2 survivors climbed atop wreckage and waved to overhead.
"Some of the people viewing the video thought ... could have been an attempt to surrender"
Others "said the most logical explanation was ... signaling for a rescue."
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December 5, 2025 at 7:50 PM
NEW info on shipwreck attack. It gets worse.
The 2 survivors climbed atop wreckage and waved to overhead.
"Some of the people viewing the video thought ... could have been an attempt to surrender"
Others "said the most logical explanation was ... signaling for a rescue."
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The 2 survivors climbed atop wreckage and waved to overhead.
"Some of the people viewing the video thought ... could have been an attempt to surrender"
Others "said the most logical explanation was ... signaling for a rescue."
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The Trump administration appears to have deleted their ICE promotional video after being called out by Sabrina Carpenter.
December 5, 2025 at 7:44 PM
The Trump administration appears to have deleted their ICE promotional video after being called out by Sabrina Carpenter.
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A "FIFA Peace Prize" is tantamount to getting an "AutoZone Best Actor in a Dramatic Play" award.
And "I want to really save lives" is rich coming from the homicidal slob who is murdering people on fishing boats in the Caribbean.
And "I want to really save lives" is rich coming from the homicidal slob who is murdering people on fishing boats in the Caribbean.
December 5, 2025 at 7:36 PM
A "FIFA Peace Prize" is tantamount to getting an "AutoZone Best Actor in a Dramatic Play" award.
And "I want to really save lives" is rich coming from the homicidal slob who is murdering people on fishing boats in the Caribbean.
And "I want to really save lives" is rich coming from the homicidal slob who is murdering people on fishing boats in the Caribbean.
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Voici trois choses qui se sont passées au Québec cette semaine du 29 novembre au 5 décembre 2025. #Quebec #actualité
December 5, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Voici trois choses qui se sont passées au Québec cette semaine du 29 novembre au 5 décembre 2025. #Quebec #actualité
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Le magistrat avait auparavant rejeté une demande similaire
Affaire Epstein: Un juge ordonne la divulgation des transcriptions du grand jury
Un juge fédéral a ordonné la levée du sceau entourant des transcriptions du grand jury et d’autres documents liés à l’enquête sur Jeffrey Epstein.
www.tvanouvelles.ca
December 5, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Le magistrat avait auparavant rejeté une demande similaire
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Une troisième défaite du Oui serait «terrible» pour le Québec, dit Legault
www.noovo.info/fils-de-pres...
www.noovo.info/fils-de-pres...
Une troisième défaite du Oui serait «terrible» pour le Québec, dit Legault
«Ça serait une mauvaise idée», selon le premier ministre.
www.noovo.info
December 5, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Une troisième défaite du Oui serait «terrible» pour le Québec, dit Legault
www.noovo.info/fils-de-pres...
www.noovo.info/fils-de-pres...
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Abbe Lowell, the attorney who is representing Letitia James: “I can't tell you a time in the federal system...where a federal prosecutor thought a case was strong enough to bring to a grand jury, and the grand jury said no.” @kaitlancollins.bsky.social
December 5, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Abbe Lowell, the attorney who is representing Letitia James: “I can't tell you a time in the federal system...where a federal prosecutor thought a case was strong enough to bring to a grand jury, and the grand jury said no.” @kaitlancollins.bsky.social
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BREAKING on MS NOW:
Brian Cole Jr., the suspect accused of being the Jan. 6 pipe bomber, confessed to agents that he planted the bombs and has indicated he supported President Trump, according to two people familiar with his interview.
Brian Cole Jr., the suspect accused of being the Jan. 6 pipe bomber, confessed to agents that he planted the bombs and has indicated he supported President Trump, according to two people familiar with his interview.
December 5, 2025 at 3:05 PM
BREAKING on MS NOW:
Brian Cole Jr., the suspect accused of being the Jan. 6 pipe bomber, confessed to agents that he planted the bombs and has indicated he supported President Trump, according to two people familiar with his interview.
Brian Cole Jr., the suspect accused of being the Jan. 6 pipe bomber, confessed to agents that he planted the bombs and has indicated he supported President Trump, according to two people familiar with his interview.
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Helpful article re the importance of Hep B vaccine by
@tarahaelle.bsky.social but what stood out: (All CDC links in this article are either CDC-archived ones or from Internet Archive, dated prior to Jan. 20, 2025, to reduce the risk of non-evidence-based updates under the new administration.)
@tarahaelle.bsky.social but what stood out: (All CDC links in this article are either CDC-archived ones or from Internet Archive, dated prior to Jan. 20, 2025, to reduce the risk of non-evidence-based updates under the new administration.)
Why reporters should cover this week's CDC meeting on hepatitis B vaccine and more
The CDC will discuss its current policy of hepatitis B vaccination at birth and other recommendations from Dec. 4-5. Here's what to know.
healthjournalism.org
December 3, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Helpful article re the importance of Hep B vaccine by
@tarahaelle.bsky.social but what stood out: (All CDC links in this article are either CDC-archived ones or from Internet Archive, dated prior to Jan. 20, 2025, to reduce the risk of non-evidence-based updates under the new administration.)
@tarahaelle.bsky.social but what stood out: (All CDC links in this article are either CDC-archived ones or from Internet Archive, dated prior to Jan. 20, 2025, to reduce the risk of non-evidence-based updates under the new administration.)
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Kash Patel ordered FBI detail to give girlfriend’s pal a lift home: sources
www.ms.now/news/kash-pa...
www.ms.now/news/kash-pa...
Kash Patel ordered FBI detail to give girlfriend’s pal a lift home: sources
FBI agents have grown increasingly concerned by Patel’s use of the bureau’s strapped resource.
www.ms.now
December 5, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Kash Patel ordered FBI detail to give girlfriend’s pal a lift home: sources
www.ms.now/news/kash-pa...
www.ms.now/news/kash-pa...
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BREAKING: The EU has fined Elon Musk’s X $140 million for its “deceptive” blue check mark and lack of advertising transparency.
December 5, 2025 at 2:28 PM
BREAKING: The EU has fined Elon Musk’s X $140 million for its “deceptive” blue check mark and lack of advertising transparency.
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Fancy Fixins: Hillbilly Makes Tarte Tatin
December 5, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Fancy Fixins: Hillbilly Makes Tarte Tatin
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to work hard
➡️
redoubler d’efforts
Ex.
🇬🇧 Both companies promised to work hard to implement the agreement.
🇫🇷 Les deux entreprises s’étaient engagées à redoubler d’efforts pour mettre l’accord en œuvre.
#xl8 #translation
➡️
redoubler d’efforts
Ex.
🇬🇧 Both companies promised to work hard to implement the agreement.
🇫🇷 Les deux entreprises s’étaient engagées à redoubler d’efforts pour mettre l’accord en œuvre.
#xl8 #translation
December 5, 2025 at 1:01 PM
to work hard
➡️
redoubler d’efforts
Ex.
🇬🇧 Both companies promised to work hard to implement the agreement.
🇫🇷 Les deux entreprises s’étaient engagées à redoubler d’efforts pour mettre l’accord en œuvre.
#xl8 #translation
➡️
redoubler d’efforts
Ex.
🇬🇧 Both companies promised to work hard to implement the agreement.
🇫🇷 Les deux entreprises s’étaient engagées à redoubler d’efforts pour mettre l’accord en œuvre.
#xl8 #translation
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The subheading of this essay is a powerful note to strike:
"The real danger is not the fog of war itself, but leaders who hide behind it when the picture is already clear."
The author is Brigadier General (Ret.) Donald C. Bolduc, former U.S. Army Special Forces Commander
"The real danger is not the fog of war itself, but leaders who hide behind it when the picture is already clear."
The author is Brigadier General (Ret.) Donald C. Bolduc, former U.S. Army Special Forces Commander
The Bolduc Brief: The Impact of the Fog of War on Military Decision-Making
The real danger is not the fog of war itself, but leaders who hide behind it when the picture is already clear.
sofrep.com
December 5, 2025 at 3:36 AM
The subheading of this essay is a powerful note to strike:
"The real danger is not the fog of war itself, but leaders who hide behind it when the picture is already clear."
The author is Brigadier General (Ret.) Donald C. Bolduc, former U.S. Army Special Forces Commander
"The real danger is not the fog of war itself, but leaders who hide behind it when the picture is already clear."
The author is Brigadier General (Ret.) Donald C. Bolduc, former U.S. Army Special Forces Commander
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NYTimes adds: "But the video did not show any radios or satellite phones, according to the people familiar with the briefings, and a surveillance plane apparently did not spot any nearby boat."
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/04/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/04/u...
December 5, 2025 at 2:59 AM
NYTimes adds: "But the video did not show any radios or satellite phones, according to the people familiar with the briefings, and a surveillance plane apparently did not spot any nearby boat."
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/04/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/04/u...
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His feigned ignorance is disturbing. He definitely needs to be removed.
December 5, 2025 at 1:40 AM
His feigned ignorance is disturbing. He definitely needs to be removed.
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Intelligence artificielle : Meta signe un accord de partenariat avec plusieurs médias internationaux, dont « Le Monde »
Intelligence artificielle : Meta signe un accord de partenariat avec plusieurs médias internationaux, dont « Le Monde »
Le contrat encadre l’usage des contenus publiés par « Le Monde », « Télérama », le « Huffington Post » et « Le Nouvel Obs » dans les services d’IA développés par le groupe américain, propriétaire de Facebook, Instagram et WhatsApp.
www.lemonde.fr
December 5, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Intelligence artificielle : Meta signe un accord de partenariat avec plusieurs médias internationaux, dont « Le Monde »
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A totally normal tweet from the Defense Secretary
December 5, 2025 at 2:10 AM
A totally normal tweet from the Defense Secretary