Surya Bhattacharya
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Reporter, The Wall Street Journal
Los Angeles, CA
Joined June 2009
If you haven't been in the area, one of the ways to understand just how bad things have been for the last few days: 6% contained sounds like legitimately joyous news.
The Palisades Fire is 6% contained.
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The folks behind @watchdutyapp better never pay for another drink in the Los Angeles area as long as they live.
Our systems remain 100% operational while sustaining over 20,000 requests per second with over 1MM users per hour. Without the support of @fastly, we would not be able to serve our community during this tragic time. Thank you.
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JPL is one of NASA's major science and climate centers—home to the Mars rovers and 1000s of people. Firefighters held back the flames at JPL’s gates, but many of our coworkers lost their homes. Here’s a thread of their public GoFundMes if you can share & support however possible:
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You will not a find a better, more dedicated, more sincere journalist than Nalis. I urge everyone to vie fiercely to hire her!
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Saffron costs roughly $1,600 per kilogram and is used in high-end skincare products. Climate change and geopolitical turmoil have made it harder to harvest.
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Saffron costs roughly $1,600 per kilogram and is used in high-end skincare products. Climate change and geopolitical turmoil have made it harder to harvest.
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This big, sweeping story by @paulwsj is a must read for all interested in press freedom — and a valuable resource for those next in crisis. Thank you, Mr. Beckett and @CJR
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What newsrooms need to know, from an insider who helped lead the effort.
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New from me: 'At least it's acknowledgement': Abuse survivors welcome LA settlement | National Catholic Reporter
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Two plaintiffs in the lawsuit against the Los Angeles Archdiocese told NCR they are hopeful the settlement will spur changes to protect children. But neither is done speaking out, despite how...
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I’ve missed seeing bylines from @aacaldwellLA. Sad topic, good coverage:
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Two plaintiffs in the lawsuit against the Los Angeles Archdiocese told NCR they are hopeful the settlement will spur changes to protect children. But neither is done speaking out, despite how...
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Thanks to @jaketapper for being a staunch advocate for Evan’s release, sending messages on social media daily all this year to make sure Evan’s cause was always being talked about. It matters and it worked. #IStandWithEvan
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After enduring unimaginable suffering and uncertainty, the Americans detained in Russia are safe, free, and have begun their journeys back into the arms of their families.
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A true unsung hero throughout this horrific ordeal: @paulwsj
@paulwsj is one of the real heroes of Evan’s release. Nobody has worked harder and more diligently from day one to see him freed. Congrats and thanks to him. #WelcomeHomeEvan
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Holy smokes! Wanted: The Escape of Carlos Ghosn, the Apple TV series based on my book with @Nick_Kostov, is nominated for an Emmy.
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FREE EVAN GERSHKOVICH!
Great honor to accept the Daniel Pearl award on behalf of @evangershkovich. Two WSJ reporters a generation apart, in different regions, who share the best qualities of a foreign correspondent. And time spent with Danny’s father was truly special. #IStandwithEvan @LAPressClub
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Highest praise to the LA Press Club, @yudapearl and the Pearl Family for their choice to bestow this honor to Evan and in doing so, bringing much needed attention to his plight. #JournalismIsNotACrime #FreeEvan
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Very moving & forceful speech here at the Southern California Journalism Awards by @paulwsj about the injustice of the wrongful and continuing incarceration of @evangershkovich and the legacy of Daniel Pearl. Free Evan Gershkovich now. #IStandWithEvan #FreeEvan
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Great honor to accept the Daniel Pearl award on behalf of @evangershkovich. Two WSJ reporters a generation apart, in different regions, who share the best qualities of a foreign correspondent. And time spent with Danny’s father was truly special. #IStandwithEvan @LAPressClub
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Some speech excerpts: “There is something profound that Danny and Evan share: a deep and abiding interest in the places they covered and the people they encountered there. Both natural bridge builders, seeking the universal amid national, religious and cultural differences.
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Both recognizing that the tragedies of war afflict all sides. Both diving into life where they lived, to experience it as well as to report on it, Danny in playing in bar bands, Evan on the soccer field and listening to Russian punk.
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And both telling riveting tales full of hard-nosed reporting enlivened by beautiful detail and a great generosity of spirit. What a privilege it is for us to get to see the world through the eyes of journalists we respect and admire — as people as well as professionals.
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