Saba
@sabahamedy.bsky.social
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
‘Are u OK?’: Angelenos share their text exchanges amid wildfire devastation
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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).
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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.
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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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October 8, 2025 at 11:22 PM
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.
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We're live blogging #kimmelreturns at @nbcnews.com. Follow along and read our ongoing coverage.
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September 24, 2025 at 1:06 AM
We're live blogging #kimmelreturns at @nbcnews.com. Follow along and read our ongoing coverage.
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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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August 29, 2025 at 2:26 PM
A deportee's son, young parents, naturalized citizens: Here's who came to Texas to join Trump's deportation machine
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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August 26, 2025 at 7:18 PM
yes we have a live blog now www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/...
no like the way i called my husband just to tell him taylor and travis got engaged
August 26, 2025 at 5:10 PM
no like the way i called my husband just to tell him taylor and travis got engaged
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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August 26, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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
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Rep. Jeff Van Drew claims he’s spoken to “large numbers” of dead people who had mail ballots sent to them
August 19, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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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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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August 19, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Nadeen Ayoub will become the first woman to represent Palestine at the Miss Universe pageant.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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August 18, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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...
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.
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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
August 7, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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
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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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August 7, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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.
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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.
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August 6, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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.
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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August 5, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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...
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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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August 5, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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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It will be interesting to see which countries are on the list (and which aren't).
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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.
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August 4, 2025 at 5:02 PM
It will be interesting to see which countries are on the list (and which aren't).
www.politico.com/news/2025/08...
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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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July 29, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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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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.
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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.
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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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July 11, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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.
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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.
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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/...
1. @angelayang.bsky.social on the 'superwoke' discourse www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/...
July 10, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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/...
1. @angelayang.bsky.social on the 'superwoke' discourse www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/...
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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.
July 1, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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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He's said this before, and it's still illegal: www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...
July 1, 2025 at 5:56 PM
He's said this before, and it's still illegal: www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...
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I don’t know how to react to anything anymore
June 23, 2025 at 8:08 PM
I don’t know how to react to anything anymore
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Trump just posted a new all-caps threat against Iran.
June 22, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Trump just posted a new all-caps threat against Iran.
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Trump threatens more strikes on Iran
June 22, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Trump threatens more strikes on Iran
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NEW YORK (AP) — Judge says he will order Columbia University protester Mahmoud Khalil released from immigration detention.
June 20, 2025 at 5:54 PM
NEW YORK (AP) — Judge says he will order Columbia University protester Mahmoud Khalil released from immigration detention.
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NEW: The child sex abuse material trade on X is spiraling out of control… and a key child safety partner just cut X off after they say to company stopped paying them
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Accounts peddling child abuse content flood some X hashtags as safety partner cuts ties
Thorn, a non-profit that provides detection and moderation software related to child safety, said they canceled their contract with X after the platform stopped paying them.
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June 18, 2025 at 9:21 PM
NEW: The child sex abuse material trade on X is spiraling out of control… and a key child safety partner just cut X off after they say to company stopped paying them
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