Rasheed Abou-Elsamh
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Rasheed Abou-Elsamh
@rasheed64.bsky.social
Arab-American jornalist living in Houston with my two dogs and three cats 🐈
I’ve lived in Switzerland, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, Philippines and the UAE. I love all things Brazilian and Pinoy!
I’m trying to escape from Twitter! 🏳️‍🌈
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Buy my new book “Exile of the Heart”. Available now in hardback, paper and ebook on Amazon and Barnes&Noble.
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The arrest of my friend and colleague Don Lemon is an outrageous attack on the First Amendment and free speech in America. This cannot stand.
January 30, 2026 at 3:48 PM
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Correios abrem inscrição para plano de demissão de cerca de 10 mil funcionários em 2026
Os Correios vão reabrir, na próxima semana, as inscrições para o Plano de Desligamento Voluntário (PDV) previsto para cerca de 10 mil funcionários neste ano. A iniciativa é uma das medidas de corte de gastos previstas no plano de recuperação para equilibrar a situação financeira da estatal. Segundo o plano anunciado pela empresa em dezembro, a expectativa é de que até 15 mil funcionários façam parte do plano de demissão até 2027. Os Correios estimam uma economia R$ 2,1 bilhões anuais com os desligamentos. As demissões estão prevista para ocorrer ao longo de 2026 e 2027, com cerca de 10 mil cortes neste ano e mais cinco mil no ano que vem. A participação no programa é voluntária. Segundo os Correios, neste PDV 2026, as inscrições ficarão abertas até 31 de março. Os desligamentos serão concluídos até o fim de maio. Em anúncio nesta sexta, os Correios divulgaram as regras para que os funcionários possam se inscrever no plano de demissão: É necessário possuir, no mínimo, dez anos de efetivo exercício na empresa e ter recebido remuneração por pelo menos 36 meses dentro dos últimos 60 meses. Funcionário deve ter menos de 75 anos até a data do desligamento Além das demissões, os Correios também preveem o fechamento de mil agências, com um economia prevista de R$ 2,1 bilhões. Mesmo com as medidas, os Correios devem apresentar um déficit de em torno de R$ 9 bilhões em 2025. A tendência é de que haja um prejuízo ainda maior no ano que vem, segundo o presidente da empresa. Os Correios só devem voltar a dar lucro a partir de 2027. O plano será implementado para reverter 12 trimestres seguidos de prejuízos das empresa. Atualmente, a empresa enfrenta um déficit estrutural de mais de R$ 4 bilhões anuais por causa do cumprimento da universalização do serviço postal em locais remotos. Confira as principais medidas anuciadas abaixo: Empréstimo de R$ 12 bilhões (R$ 10 bilhões neste ano, e R$ 2 bilhões em 2026). Mais R$ 8 bilhões em operação de crédito em 2026 Plano de demissão voluntária para 15 mil funcionários com economia de R$ 2,1 bilhões anuais Revisão de planos de saúde, com economia de R$ 700 milhões Fechamento de mil agências deficitárias e redesenho da malhas, com impacto positivo de R$ 2,1 bilhões Novas parcerias e diversificação de atividades (serviços financeiros e seguros), com ganho esperado de R$ 1,7 bilhão Venda e alienação de imóveis e ativos, com receita estimada de R$ 1,5 bilhão Empréstimo de R$ 4,4 bilhões com banco dos Brics para modernização de serviços e tecnologias Contratação de consultoria para rever modelo organizacional e societário
dlvr.it
January 30, 2026 at 4:03 PM
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Don was taken into custody by federal agents last night in Los Angeles.
January 30, 2026 at 12:58 PM
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No arrests of the ICE thugs who murdered Alex Pretti, Renee Good, or Keith Porter. No arrests of anyone in the Epstein Files. But they arrested Don Lemon because of his journalism.
January 30, 2026 at 1:44 PM
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Bovino was forced out of Minnesota because the American people stood firm. Tens of thousands of people took to the streets in below-freezing temps to peacefully defend their neighbors & freedoms.

We’ll keep fighting. No more deaths at the hands of rogue DHS agents.
Greg Bovino Loses His Job
The Border Patrol chief has been ousted from his role as “commander at large,” and will return to El Centro.
www.theatlantic.com
January 27, 2026 at 2:42 PM
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EXCLUSIVE: Trump Has Detained Twin Five Year Old Girls as Retribution for Speaking Out.

krassencast.com/p/trump-has-...
Trump Has Detained Twin Five Year Old Girls as Retribution for Speaking Out
5-year old twin girls and their family have been detained for over 8 months now, in prison-like conditions at Dilley Detention Center. A GoFundMe has been setup for the family.
krassencast.com
January 27, 2026 at 3:58 PM
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Nathalie Dion/morning
January 27, 2026 at 10:59 AM
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Breaking News: The chief federal judge in Minnesota ordered ICE’s acting director, Todd Lyons, to appear in court on Friday to explain why he should not be held in contempt.
Judge Orders ICE Chief to Appear in Court Over Potential Contempt
In a brief ruling, the Minnesota judge wrote that unusual order was necessary because “the extent of ICE’s violation of court orders is likewise extraordinary.”
nyti.ms
January 27, 2026 at 3:08 PM
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Easy to be cynical but this seems like it’s heading in the right direction
January 26, 2026 at 9:13 PM
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Canadá autoriza venda de baleias em cativeiro para os EUA
Canadá autoriza venda de últimas baleias presas em parque desativado para os EUA
Governo aprova exportação de 30 belugas após rejeitar comercialização com a China
www1.folha.uol.com.br
January 27, 2026 at 3:13 PM
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We have been on Bluesky since the beginning of the app and you still can’t edit ur posts and typos
a cat is sitting on top of a laptop computer .
Alt: a cat is sitting on top of a laptop computer .
media.tenor.com
January 27, 2026 at 4:40 AM
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Amazon Web Services hosts massive surveillance systems for both ICE and DHS.

Citizens Bank provides nearly $1 trillion in credit & bonds to private prison companies.

AT&T has a $147 million contract to provide communications services to DHS.

Know who is profiting from ICE’s cruelty.
January 26, 2026 at 5:57 PM
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Went to my local library this morning to do a bit of research for my current book project and my goodness such a life-affirming space! There was an adult being taught to read on the next table, children enjoying story time, countless people taking out books. So grateful for our libraries ❤️
January 26, 2026 at 3:33 PM
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🚨BREAKING: A federal judge in Oregon said Attorney General Pam Bondi’s recent letter to Minnesota reinforced unease about how the Justice Department is wielding its authority in its nationwide push for state voter rolls, suggesting the administration’s campaign may be driven by improper motives.
Bondi’s ‘blackmail’ letter to Minnesota deepens concerns over DOJ’s voter roll motives, federal judge says
The judge reiterated the DOJ's case against Oregon will be dismissed entirely.
www.democracydocket.com
January 27, 2026 at 12:31 AM
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Feel like this story should be A1, above the fold, big headlines: Attorney General Attempts to Blackmail Minnesota

www.nytimes.com/2026/01/26/u...
Why Is the Trump Administration Demanding Minnesota’s Voter Rolls?
www.nytimes.com
January 27, 2026 at 2:16 PM
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‘may i?’*

*tear into your thigh with my claws in a half-assed attempt to get on your lap?
January 26, 2026 at 9:12 PM
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January 26, 2026 at 11:20 PM
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Trump ICE goon moons protestors

Best of the the best, this bunch. A real serious operation🎪

(H/T @reallyamerican.bsky.social )
January 27, 2026 at 3:14 PM
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Gallego: I think it's ridiculous that Kristi Noem just went out right away and basically called this poor victim, a violent terrorist. That right there is impeachable. She lied about a citizen to justify his murder. The president should ask for her resignation.
January 26, 2026 at 8:34 PM
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#GVerse Bravo #London just joined #Minnesota!

Trafalgar Square filled with protesters demanding justice for Alex Pretti while opposing Farage.

When state violence goes unchecked, the world notices.

Solidarity doesn’t stop at borders. 🇬🇧
January 27, 2026 at 2:06 AM
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Spotted in Seattle on my way home this evening.

#FuckICE #FuckTrump #Resist
January 27, 2026 at 6:33 AM
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Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is stay soft in a world that keeps asking you to harden up.

Pay attention to what steadies you — a quiet moment, a voice, a song — and keep those things close. They ain’t escapes; they’re anchors.
January 26, 2026 at 9:41 PM