Kumiko
@kumiko-ide.bsky.social
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Canadian Twitter transplant here for news, art, books, and pop culture.
https://www.irsss.ca/
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This unlocks something in me, like Iām a 90s sleeper agent.
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PM Dawn - Set A Drift On Memory Bliss 1991
YouTube video by GeeStreetRecordings
https://youtu.be/Q5lByFc7HiM?feature=shared
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Saudi Arabia says UAE helped Yemeni separatist leader flee as crisis deepens
Riyadh says Aidarous al-Zubaidi, leader of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council, was helped to flee Yemen
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jan/08/saudi-arabia-accuses-uae-of-helping-yemeni-separatist-leader-flee
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Nothing makes me happier than when their zoomies kick in.
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Now Toronto
about 12 hours ago
Ontarioās newly privatized recycling program is reassuring residents that all missed pickups from last week will be completed by the end of this week, following widespread frustration over service disruptions.
#Ontario
#Toronto
nowtoronto.com/news/missed-...
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Missed recycling pickups in Toronto to be cleared by end of week after rocky rollout - NOW Toronto
The company overseeing Ontarioās new recycling system says service issues that left materials piling up should be resolved within days.
https://nowtoronto.com/news/missed-recycling-pickups-in-toronto-to-be-cleared-by-end-of-week-after-rocky-rollout/
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The Canada Reads 2026 longlist is here! | CBC Books
This year, the great Canadian book debate is looking for one book to build bridges. The panellists and the books they choose to champion will be revealed on Jan. 22.
https://www.cbc.ca/books/canadareads/canada-reads-2026-longlist-9.7029177
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Farmers drive tractors through Paris and block highways in Greece to protest free trade deal
Dozens of angry farmers have demonstrated in France and Greece, halting traffic and blocking roads with tractors to protest European Union plans to move forward with a free trade deal with five South ...
https://apnews.com/article/france-farmers-protest-mercosur-deal-paris-a1b0b7caff7ed163ddbbd43b3bf0306d
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Just some of the magazines Iāve downloaded for my flight. If you donāt already have a library card, thereās no better time to get one.
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David William
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A $400,000 profit on Maduro's capture raises insider trading questions on Polymarket
Online sleuths have tried to uncover who placed a winning bet on the Venezuelan leader's arrest to no avail. Still, prediction market watchers say the bet appears suspicious.
https://www.npr.org/2026/01/05/nx-s1-5667232/polymarket-maduro-bet-insider-trading
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COUTURE - Official International Trailer - HanWay Films
YouTube video by HanWay Films
https://youtu.be/lSw01dbUFXg
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The Information
6 days ago
Our team predicts OpenAI will buy Pinterest in 2026 to beef up its shopping and ads businesses. The deal would give ChatGPT a trove of image data and merchant relationships. More on the prediction:
https://thein.fo/4qUl2Ab
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Sutskeverās Fate, OpenAIās Next Deal, A Hit Robotāand 13 Other Predictions for 2026
No one in Silicon Valley gets wealthy or powerful by dwelling on the past. Rather, the brightest minds within tech often outshine the competition by obsessing about the future. We like to get in on th...
https://www.theinformation.com/articles/sutskevers-fate-openais-next-deal-hit-robot-13-predictions-2026?utm_campaign=Editorial&utm_content=Article&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_source=bluesky
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Elaine Anselmi
3 days ago
In case you hadn't heard, The Narwhal is suing the RCMP for arresting photojournalist Amber Bracken on assignment in northern B.C. Itās an effort to protect press freedom ā and the rights of all Canadians ā and the trial begins next week.
thenarwhal.ca/rcmp-trial-u...
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The Narwhal's trial is a week away | The Narwhal
Weāre suing the RCMP for arresting a journalist on assignment for The Narwhal. Itās an effort to protect press freedom ā and the rights of all Canadians
https://thenarwhal.ca/rcmp-trial-update-2026/
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I just learned that one of the Heated Rivalry casting directors (Jenny Lewis) is Naomi Kleinās sister-in-law!!? As Canadians we may never again complain when someone abroad says ādo you know Mark in Canada?ā because apparently weāre all two degrees apart and MAYBE I DO KNOW MARK.
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We read one novel about Neanderthals years ago in book club, and havenāt stopped discussing them since. None of us work in a related field but I love that itās now a years long through-line in our group chat.
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The Year in Neanderthals
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/03/science/archaeology-neanderthals-genetics.html
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The Globe and Mail
3 days ago
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First Nation launches legal action against potential Alberta referendum on separation
Sturgeon Lake argues vote would open door to campaigns by foreign actors
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alberta/article-first-nation-launches-legal-action-against-potential-alberta/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky
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Data breach at Korean Air leaks 30,000 employee records
A data breach involving the personal information of Korean Air employees was recently reported ā the second such incident in the airline industry following a similar case at Asiana Airlines last week.
https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-12-29/business/industry/Data-breach-at-Korean-Air-leaks-30000-employee-records/2488168
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Ottawa propose fines of up to $1M for violating foreign influence registry rules
OTTAWA - The federal government proposes fining people and organizations up to $1 million for failing to comply with the requirements of its planned foreign influence transparency registry.
https://www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/politics/ottawa-propose-fines-of-up-to-1m-for-violating-foreign-influence-registry-rules/article_4843e357-36f6-5340-8515-c6c96108bb8c.html
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Endling is a layered genre-bending novel - its pages are like flipping through the nature channel, BBC News, and Being John Malkovich while eating crunchy Cheetos. I cannot recommend Maria Revaās novel enough.
#booksky
#bookerprize
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Sheās a Snail Hunter, a Mail-Order Bride and a Kidnapper
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/14/books/review/maria-reva-endling.html
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As someone who unabashedly judges a book by its cover, this list is a dream.
#booksky
#readharder
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The 173 Best Book Covers of 2025
Per Literary Hub tradition, I am pleased to present the best book covers of the yearāas chosen by some of the industryās best book cover designers. This year, I asked 52 designers to share their faā¦
https://lithub.com/the-173-best-book-covers-of-2025/
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steakum dress
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Ain't No Way by Aretha Franklin on AppleĀ Music
Song Ā· 1968 Ā· Duration 4:12
https://music.apple.com/us/album/aint-no-way/933585548?i=933585559
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I would be unbearable if I looked like her.
ee72.com/hoyeon/
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Martin Parr: the photographerās career in pictures
A look back at the career of Martin Parr who has died at the age of 73
https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2025/dec/07/martin-parr-photographer-career-in-pictures
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McNally Robinson Booksellers
7 days ago
BIG NEWS FOR 2026: we're so excited to offer FREE-SHIPPING to ANYWHERE in Canada for anyone who spends $50 or more online š¦š From Dawson City to St. John's and everywhere in-between, we're thrilled to share books & products we love with the whole county.
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Macleanās Magazine
8 days ago
Weāll say goodbye to international med students and hello to mumps. Governments, meanwhile, will clear patient backlogs with AI scribes and private surgical centres.
https://macleans.ca/the-year-ahead/the-year-ahead-2026-health/
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The Year Ahead: Health - Macleans.ca
Weāll say goodbye to international med students and hello to mumps. Governments, meanwhile, will clear patient backlogs with AI scribes and private surgical centres.
https://macleans.ca/the-year-ahead/the-year-ahead-2026-health/
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Proof or Bust for Fashionās FavoriteĀ Materials
The year saw recycled polyester stalled, while cotton held valueāthough forensic DNA tracking redrew the line between claims and evidence.
https://wwd.com/sustainability/materials/year-in-review-proof-or-bust-for-fashion-next-gen-materials-1238434654/
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Book Riotās 2026 Read Harder Challenge
Join us for Book Riot's 2026 Read Harder Challenge to break out of your reading comfort zone and discover new favorite authors and genres!
https://bookriot.com/read-harder-2026/
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Highway washouts continue in B.C. amid heavy rainfall - The Weather Network
Sections of Highway 16 washed out both on Haida Gwaii archipelago and west of Terrace
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weather/severe/highway-washouts-continue-in-haida-gwaii-northwest-b-c-amid-heavy-rainfall
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Craig Robinson
about 2 months ago
LƔzaro CƔrdenas, Chiapas, MƩxico
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Japanese legend Kazuyoshi Miura to continue professional career at 58
Japanese striker Kazuyoshi Miura, the oldest professional football player in the world, has extended his career another year.
https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47452779/japanese-legend-kazuyoshi-miura-continue-professional-career-58
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Doctors Without Borders among dozens of aid groups Israel moves to shut down in Gaza
Allied nations condemned the decision, warning it could halt relief operations within weeks.
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2025/12/doctors-without-borders-among-dozens-of-aid-groups-israel-moves-to-shut-down-in-gaza/
9 days ago
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iOS experts pls help! Majority of my iPhone notifications havenāt been showing up for days now - Iāve been troubleshooting and even updated my phone (Iād been avoiding it because I donāt like the new glass look) to no avail. š«š«©
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It's so cold in the Yukon, some places have been ā50 C. Here's what's causing the extreme cold snap | CBC News
Yukon has been grappling with an extreme cold weather system, with some communities experiencing record-breaking lows of ā50 C. Meteorologists expect it to keep steady until next week, when temperatur...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/extreme-cold-yukon-9.7028005
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It's Been Fun, 'Heated Rivalry'
āI thought all we did anymore was hate things and find a f*cked-up joy in that. Then you came along.ā
https://evanrosskatz.substack.com/p/its-been-fun-heated-rivalry
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Who is Amancio Ortega, the Spanish billionaireĀ buying up prime Canadian office towers?
Amancio Ortega has scooped up his third Canadian office building after buying The Post office and retail complex in Vancouver. Read more.
https://financialpost.com/real-estate/property-post/amancio-ortega-spanish-billionaire-buying-canadian-office-towers
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Al Jazeera English
15 days ago
After 17 years in exile, the 'prince' of Bangladesh politics returns to Dhaka. Can he bring the BNP back to power, too?
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BNP leader Tarique Rahman returns: Who is Bangladesh's potential next PM?
After 17 years in exile, the 'prince' of Bangladesh politics returns to Dhaka. Can he bring the BNP back to power, too?
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/25/bnp-leader-tarique-rahman-returns-who-is-bangladeshs-potential-next-pm?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=socialPulse
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Rachel Marsil
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As a millennial who rewatched Baz Luhrmannās Romeo + Juliet so many times my entire household knew the soundtrack by heart, this greatly appeals to me.
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Hamlet | Official Film Trailer
YouTube video by Universal Pictures UK
https://youtu.be/TXTA2CUWmsE
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Eugene McCann
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Be our colleague⦠Hiring an Assistant Prof of Urban Geography & Climate Crisis.
www.sfu.ca/geography/ab...
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Assistant Professor of Urban Geography/Climate Crisis
https://www.sfu.ca/geography/about/work-with-us/faculty-hire-urban.html
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I gasped. The art direction and styling in this piece are next level.
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Does anyone know why library books arenāt accessible on the
#Kindle
for Canadian users? I donāt plan on purchasing one - just curious.
#librarysky
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Israel Wonāt Leave Gaza, Will Build Settlements, Defense Minister Says
Israel Katzās statements are at odds with President Trumpās multiphase peace plan for the enclave.
https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/israel-wont-leave-gaza-will-build-settlements-defense-minister-says-42d05b3a
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Everything We Know About Rape Is Wrong
The book āGirls Play Dead,ā by Jen Percy, is a āriveting, heartrending analysis of what sexual assault does to women,ā Sophie Gilbert writes:
https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/2025/12/girls-play-dead-jen-percy-sexual-assault-book-review/685363/
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Nina Simone - Sinnerman (Audio)
YouTube video by NinaSimoneVEVO
https://youtu.be/4IACZdwwJI4
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