Christy Somos
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Christy Somos
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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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I urge everyone - from interns to veteran correspondents to producers to reach out.
You are not alone.
caj.ca/peersupport/
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Breaking News: An ex-DEA agent has been charged with agreeing to launder millions of dollars in narcotics proceeds for a Mexican drug cartel.
Ex-D.E.A. Agent Charged With Agreeing to Launder Millions for Cartel
The former agent, Paul Campo, laundered money for the Jalisco New Generation Cartel in Mexico, according to an indictment unsealed on Friday.
nyti.ms
December 5, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Breaking News: An ex-DEA agent has been charged with agreeing to launder millions of dollars in narcotics proceeds for a Mexican drug cartel.
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According to French media reports the 🇫🇷 navy last night shot down five drones flying over the Ile Longue, in Brittany, home to France’s SNLE nuclear-armed submarines, the naval component of France’s nuclear deterrent
December 5, 2025 at 11:32 AM
According to French media reports the 🇫🇷 navy last night shot down five drones flying over the Ile Longue, in Brittany, home to France’s SNLE nuclear-armed submarines, the naval component of France’s nuclear deterrent
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RFK Jr.’s vaccine panel weakens recommendation on hepatitis B shot for babies, scrapping universal guidance
RFK Jr.’s vaccine panel weakens recommendation on hepatitis B shot for babies, scrapping universal guidance
Some public health experts expressed concerns the recommendation could lead to an increase in hepatitis B infections in babies.
cnb.cx
December 5, 2025 at 3:52 PM
RFK Jr.’s vaccine panel weakens recommendation on hepatitis B shot for babies, scrapping universal guidance
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The U.S. is "comprehensively reviewing" its relationship with Tanzania after hundreds were killed in a violent post-election crackdown. n.pr/4ozEu3g
U.S. reconsiders Tanzania ties after deadly post-election crackdown
The U.S. is "comprehensively reviewing" its relationship with Tanzania after hundreds were killed in a violent post-election crackdown.
n.pr
December 5, 2025 at 3:52 PM
The U.S. is "comprehensively reviewing" its relationship with Tanzania after hundreds were killed in a violent post-election crackdown. n.pr/4ozEu3g
This is to offset the increase in minimum “fair pay wage.”
Remind me, what’s BP worth again?
How much does their CEO/board make?
Remind me, what’s BP worth again?
How much does their CEO/board make?
BP to scrap paid rest breaks and most bank holiday bonuses for forecourt staff
BP to scrap paid rest breaks and most bank holiday bonuses for forecourt staff
Exclusive: Plans to offset increase in minimum ‘fair pay’ set by Living Wage Foundation will affect 5,400 employees
BP is ditching paid rest breaks and most bank holiday bonuses for 5,400 workers in its petrol forecourts as it attempts to offset a planned rise in the independent living wage.
The company has told workers in its 310 company-run forecourts that it will be changing their benefits in February. Workers at a further 850 BP-branded forecourts run by partners are on different pay deals. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 5, 2025 at 3:58 PM
This is to offset the increase in minimum “fair pay wage.”
Remind me, what’s BP worth again?
How much does their CEO/board make?
Remind me, what’s BP worth again?
How much does their CEO/board make?
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Hundreds of animals are killed by trains on railways in B.C. Now the province says it wants to work with Ottawa to reduce collisions, but both governments say the other is ultimately responsible. @ainsliecruickshank.bsky.social reports: thenarwhal.ca/bc-railway-w...
B.C., Ottawa deflect responsibility for train-wildlife collisions | The Narwhal
An investigation by The Narwhal revealed hundreds of animals die in train-wildlife collisions. The B.C. government says it will take action
thenarwhal.ca
December 4, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Hundreds of animals are killed by trains on railways in B.C. Now the province says it wants to work with Ottawa to reduce collisions, but both governments say the other is ultimately responsible. @ainsliecruickshank.bsky.social reports: thenarwhal.ca/bc-railway-w...
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NEW: AI chatbots used inaccurate information to change people’s political opinions, study finds www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-ne...
AI chatbots used inaccurate information to change people’s political opinions, study finds
A paper published in the journal Science found that chatbots become more persuasive when they share large amounts of information.
www.nbcnews.com
December 4, 2025 at 7:01 PM
NEW: AI chatbots used inaccurate information to change people’s political opinions, study finds www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-ne...
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Quite breathtaking story - military grade drones at Dublin airport which flew on the path Zelensky's plane took. The drones reached the flight path of his plane exactly the time it should have been there, but just missed it because Zelensky arrived ahead of schedule:
Four unidentified military-style drones breached no-fly zone to target Zelenskyy's arrival in Dublin
Gardaí are investigating whether the drones took off from land in Dublin or from an undetected ship.
www.thejournal.ie
December 4, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Quite breathtaking story - military grade drones at Dublin airport which flew on the path Zelensky's plane took. The drones reached the flight path of his plane exactly the time it should have been there, but just missed it because Zelensky arrived ahead of schedule:
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Elbows up: A leaked Liberal caucus briefing note shows the Mark Carney government fears that regulating arms exports to the USA might upset the Americans.
www.readthemaple.com/liberals-fea...
www.readthemaple.com/liberals-fea...
Liberals Fear Closing Arms Export Loophole Would Anger U.S.
A leaked briefing document gives the full picture behind the government’s talking points.
www.readthemaple.com
December 4, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Elbows up: A leaked Liberal caucus briefing note shows the Mark Carney government fears that regulating arms exports to the USA might upset the Americans.
www.readthemaple.com/liberals-fea...
www.readthemaple.com/liberals-fea...
Kenya's parliament has published a 94-page report accusing British soldiers of decades of sexual abuse, killings, human rights violations, and environmental destruction - it includes disturbing testimonies from communities near their training bases.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Kenyan MPs accuse British soldiers from Batuk of sexual abuse in Laikipia
A two-year investigation details disturbing accounts of rape, sexual violence, murders and environmental destruction.
www.bbc.com
December 4, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Kenya's parliament has published a 94-page report accusing British soldiers of decades of sexual abuse, killings, human rights violations, and environmental destruction - it includes disturbing testimonies from communities near their training bases.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
The U.S. Dept. of Justice has unsealed a NY district court indictment against six defendants (five of whom are named) for running a child exploitation collective known as “Greggy’s Cult.”
www.justice.gov/opa/pr/five-...
www.justice.gov/opa/pr/five-...
Five Leaders of ‘Greggy’s Cult’ Charged with Sexually Exploiting Children on the Internet
Earlier today, an indictment was unsealed charging five men with a child exploitation enterprise, conspiracy to produce child pornography, conspiracy to receive and distribute child pornography, and c...
www.justice.gov
December 4, 2025 at 3:38 PM
The U.S. Dept. of Justice has unsealed a NY district court indictment against six defendants (five of whom are named) for running a child exploitation collective known as “Greggy’s Cult.”
www.justice.gov/opa/pr/five-...
www.justice.gov/opa/pr/five-...
This is for the North Atlantic, and if Canada was smart, they’d start looking to do the same thing in our northern/arctic waters - we need ships with better capabilities up there regularly
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
UK and Norway form naval alliance to hunt Russian submarines
The partnership is designed to protect undersea cables, which Western officials say are increasingly under threat from Moscow.
www.bbc.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:57 PM
This is for the North Atlantic, and if Canada was smart, they’d start looking to do the same thing in our northern/arctic waters - we need ships with better capabilities up there regularly
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Breaking news: Federal officials have arrested a man believed to have planted pipe bombs near the Democratic and Republican national committee headquarters in downtown Washington the night before the Jan. 6, 2021, riots at the U.S. Capitol.
FBI arrests suspect in Jan. 6 pipe bomb case
Federal officials arrested a man believed to have planted pipe bombs in downtown D.C. the night before the Jan. 6, 2021, riots at the U.S. Capitol, according to people familiar with the matter.
wapo.st
December 4, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Breaking news: Federal officials have arrested a man believed to have planted pipe bombs near the Democratic and Republican national committee headquarters in downtown Washington the night before the Jan. 6, 2021, riots at the U.S. Capitol.
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Bloc Québécois MP Marie-Hélène Gaudreau says OGGO committee members need to see the results of the contract review requested by ministers to find savings in order to hold the government accountable
www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/1...
www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/1...
‘The only thing we want to see is transparency’: MPs call to view results of feds' internal review of high-value contracts
Public Services and Procurement Canada says the 45-day review into finding savings through federal contracting 'was completed on schedule' and that results will be 'communicated in due course.'
www.hilltimes.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Bloc Québécois MP Marie-Hélène Gaudreau says OGGO committee members need to see the results of the contract review requested by ministers to find savings in order to hold the government accountable
www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/1...
www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/1...
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Amazon plans to cut ties with USPS as it builds its own network, WaPo reports reut.rs/4iCqvby
Amazon plans to cut ties with USPS as it builds its own network, WaPo reports
Amazon.com is planning to end its long-standing tie-up with the U.S. Postal Service as the ecommerce giant prepares to expand its nationwide delivery network, the Washington Post reported on Thursday, citing three people with knowledge of the matter.
reut.rs
December 4, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency shared an advisory warning of attacks on @signal.org and WhatsApp users, including current and former government, military, and civil society employees.
Read how to minimize your risk in our digital security newsletter (and subscribe):
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Commercial spyware targets Signal, WhatsApp users
To protect your sensitive conversations, you’ll need to make sure your device is safe.
freedom.press
December 3, 2025 at 6:33 PM
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency shared an advisory warning of attacks on @signal.org and WhatsApp users, including current and former government, military, and civil society employees.
Read how to minimize your risk in our digital security newsletter (and subscribe):
Read how to minimize your risk in our digital security newsletter (and subscribe):
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Breaking news: The Pentagon’s top watchdog found that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth violated security protocols meant to protect U.S. troops by using a personal device to share sensitive operational details on the messaging app Signal.
Watchdog finds Hegseth violated Pentagon protocol in ‘Signalgate’ affair
The Defense Department inspector general finds Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth violated Pentagon protocol in use of Signal to share highly sensitive U.S. attack plans, according to officials who have s...
wapo.st
December 3, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Breaking news: The Pentagon’s top watchdog found that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth violated security protocols meant to protect U.S. troops by using a personal device to share sensitive operational details on the messaging app Signal.
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Ukraine-proven drone systems are now increasingly in use with western armed forces.
defence-blog.com/ukraine-test...
defence-blog.com/ukraine-test...
Ukraine‑tested Nightmare FPV approved for U.S. military operations
Renegade UxS has confirmed that its Nightmare FPV drone platform is now officially listed on the U.S. government's BLUE UAS Cleared List, making it available for use by American military units under t...
defence-blog.com
December 3, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Ukraine-proven drone systems are now increasingly in use with western armed forces.
defence-blog.com/ukraine-test...
defence-blog.com/ukraine-test...
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NEW: A Death Row Inmate Was Released on Bail After His Conviction Was Overturned. Louisiana Still Wants to Execute Him. by @richardawebster.bsky.social @veritenews.org
A Death Row Inmate Was Released on Bail After His Conviction Was Overturned. Louisiana Still Wants to Execute Him.
Months after a judge tossed out his 1998 murder conviction, Jimmie Duncan is free on bail. But prosecutors have asked the Louisiana Supreme Court to reinstate the death penalty for Duncan, even as the...
www.propublica.org
December 3, 2025 at 7:23 PM
NEW: A Death Row Inmate Was Released on Bail After His Conviction Was Overturned. Louisiana Still Wants to Execute Him. by @richardawebster.bsky.social @veritenews.org
Per Jpost: “A Tehran court ruled that the US must pay $22B in compensation in "material, moral, and punitive damages," due to Washington's "material and spiritual support" for nationwide protests across Iran, following the death of Mahsa Amini in September 2022.”
www.jpost.com/middle-east/...
www.jpost.com/middle-east/...
Iranian ruling seeks $22b from US over Mahsa Amini riots | The Jerusalem Post
A Tehran court ordered the US to pay $22b. in damages for allegedly supporting Iran’s 2022 protests after Mahsa Amini’s death, issuing another political ruling amid strained ties.
www.jpost.com
December 3, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Per Jpost: “A Tehran court ruled that the US must pay $22B in compensation in "material, moral, and punitive damages," due to Washington's "material and spiritual support" for nationwide protests across Iran, following the death of Mahsa Amini in September 2022.”
www.jpost.com/middle-east/...
www.jpost.com/middle-east/...
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Palantir’s software is helping ICE track undocumented immigrants and deport them faster, according to federal procurement filings and interviews with people who have knowledge of the project.
How Palantir shifted course to play key role in ICE deportations
“The truly progressive position on immigration” is “extreme skepticism,” says Alex Karp, a longtime Democrat and the data-mining company’s chief executive.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Palantir’s software is helping ICE track undocumented immigrants and deport them faster, according to federal procurement filings and interviews with people who have knowledge of the project.