"The security boys just go wild for it." @emmashortis.bsky.social on the 'Thucydides trap' & false narratives about war being inevitable. "What some blokes thought about war several millennia ago is not really relevant to our significantly changed circumstances." 🎧 theaus.in/4di7GcT

'Great...now tax the gas!' The prime minister dismissed calls to implement a 25% gas export tax as a "social media campaign". Our research shows it could raise $17 billion a year that could fund vital services...and the PM's replies are lighting up about it. 🎧 theaus.in/4tPVYv7

Australia Institute polling shows three in four Australians support a ban on gambling advertising. Australians lose more gambling than anywhere else in the world. It's time for the government to step up and make real changes. #auspol

A gas reservation policy is a distraction that won't raise a cent in revenue. Australia Institute research shows a 25% tax on gas exports could raise $17 billion a year. ✍ Sign the petition to support a 25% tax on all Australian gas exports: https://nb.australiainstitute.org.au/gas_export_tax_b

The United States is "in an increasingly weak position" in its war on Iran. Allan Behm & @emmashortis.bsky.social on why skilled, sustained diplomacy - not military force - is necessary to end the war. 🎧 theaus.in/3QMtAw5

"Even if Trump goes away tomorrow...there's no going back to a previous version of America." @emmashortis.bsky.social on the radical changes underway in the US & what they mean for Australia on the 100th episode of After America. "The America we thought we knew is gone." 🎧 theaus.in/4d6h2IA

A federal court has ruled that Coles misled shoppers over discounted prices. "It's not like we were just talking about 1 or 2 items. We were talking well over 200." - Chief Economist Greg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social #auspol

As it currently stands, more than half of the benefit of the capital gains tax discount go to the top 1%. People under 30 only got 2% of the benefit! 📻Senior Economist @mattgrudnoff.bsky.social on ABC Radio National #auspol

Albanese was asked about a gas tax on SBS, and a few of his answers sounded more like gas company spin than a government making sure Australians get a fair return for their resources! @grogsgamut.bsky.social #auspol

Several organisations have signed an open letter calling on the Victorian Parliament to prioritise transparency when legislating political donation laws. Read more: https://australiainstitute.org.au/post/open-letter-calls-on-victorian-parliament-to-make-election-donation-laws-fair-and-transparent/

Trump:

#qp Day 27: Love Engine #aiart The core of the world: a perpetual motion device fueled by perfect, opposing attraction. bsky.app/profile/cind...

#qp The Alley That Blooms #aiart bsky.app/profile/a5ro...

The Doom 2016 intro still is one of my top favorite video game intros 💥 #VSky #VTuber #ENVTuber #AzureGlimpse

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France suspends extra EU border checks at Dover after hours-long queues www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #Europe #France #Foryou #News #UnitedKingdom #World #Local #Business #Technology #Entertainment #Sports #Science #Health

I held a debate in @ukparliament on Technology Sovereignty, a key part of our national and economic security and wellbeing. We need an honest debate on the role of foreign-owned Big Tech. These advances must empower lives in the UK in an insecure world. shorturl.fm/oHksH

News on influencers with @BearFiorda & @Lady Summer Helene #tipsandtricks #behindthescenes #hollywood #WrestleMania #tornado

Or this one

Hire a clown, expect a circus. The GOP is happy to comply and re-enforce every lie that Trump will say tonight at Trump's State of the Union. Expect a very long fact check response by the real media... #TrumpsStateOfDelusion

Although I think they all did a fabulous job, I'm going with Lady Gaga

Who's actually losing jobs under mass deportation? American workers.

You can hear the outrage.

TOMORROW! Join us at the UCLA Broad Art Center’s New Wight Gallery on May 14 at 5pm for the opening night of CORPOREAL TECHNOLOGIES, a group exhibit featuring new works by the UCLA Design Media Arts MFA 2026 cohort.

Cubs looking for a second-straight win. Game two of their three-game set vs. the Angels at Wrigley Field. It’s cloudy and 49 degrees. Wind blowing in from left. Slight chance of rain. Score broadcast time is 6:05 pm CT. Join us!!

Coming at you live from Ivanhoe, looking forward to the rest of convention season!

Paolo Banchero and Cade Cunningham both dropped 45 points in an epic battle 🤯 (via @NBA) Original post

BTS uarmyhope J-Hope www.instagram.com/p/DYlzDhxFY9...

Trump’s reaction is totally out of sync with what’s happening

Remember in Palins Fate you can interact with nature! See any dandelions? They might hide some secrets! I will have to finish this tomorrow🙃 #gamedev

Reports indicate Israeli forces raided al-Mughayyir village, fired flares over Jabalia camp, and bombed al-Faluja area in Gaza. A Palestinian truck crashed after settler attack near Atara. #Israel https://osint-signals.com/summary/725

🔴 Ukrainian gymnast protests at European championships. During the European junior championships, a Ukrainian athlete covered her ears and eyes in protest as the Belarusian national anthem played, following the decision to permit Russian and Belarusian gymnasts to compete under their national flags

Don’t give up, someone loves your game. Don’t give up, someone loves your game. Don’t give up, someone loves your game. Don’t give up, someone loves your game. Don’t give up, someone loves your game. Don’t give up, someone loves your game.

Your brain on decades of depression is a snowy mountain carved with deep, well-worn sled tracks. Every thought slides into the same rut. (1/6)

2/2 And you may as well see the "story" through to its pathetic end (presented in two parts since the ad runs over the 3min Bluesky time limit). Here's the direct unlisted YouTube link to the ad: youtube.com/watch?v=vECiYPdsyCA

He escaped the cat just to face the final boss Original post

Leadership means knowing what needs to be done--and fighting hard to get it done. #Philforgovernor #COpolitics

🚨 Nearly all musical acts drop out of DC Freedom 250 festival after lineup announcement 👍 @harryjsisson.bsky.social

Please help me to wish my brother Jason a Happy Gotcha/Birthday. He just turned 3 today and I'm so proud of him. 🥰 🎂 🥳 🎉 🎈 🎁 🎊 🐕‍🦺🥰 #happygotchaday #happybirthday #jasonbro2ltpc #makesomeonesmile #luckythepracticecorgi

Audio The Three Johns Torches of Liberty

When the Killers sing Mr Brigjtside to a Buffalo crowd. Come on Arsenal!!

See how Legion & Mini Stealth warning lights enhance visibility and safety on a Scania P450 XT fire engine in Poland.

🔴#FuerzasArmadasRTVE | Puedes seguir este especial también en nuestra web, en Radio 5 de RNE y en la APP de RTVE Noticias. 🔸rtve.es/play/videos/d… 🔸Tiktok.com/@rtvenotic… 🔸rtve.es/rneaudio www.rtve.es/play/vide…

⛔ Protests will continue in #Bolivia as indigenous groups block roads demanding President #RodrigoPaz's resignation. The blockades have led to food and fuel shortages, deepening the political crisis‼️

🎨✨ Dive into magic with our brand-new gallery inspired by Helga Sinclair from Atlantis: The Lost Empire! Uncover mesmerizing artworks crafted with passion & creativity. Explore the FREE SFW galleries on our Patreon. For the daring, pledge for exclusive NSFW sets 😉! Special offer: Use code

⏳🔥 Uno de los indies españoles más esperados "The Time I Have Left", el RPG de escape donde el tiempo es tu mayor enemigo, en directo con sus desarrolladores 👀 📺 En directo: 👉 twitch.tv/djpanchi 🗓 Jueves 16 de abril 🕡 18:30h (España) #indiegames

David Szauder

Thom… #joji #edit #thom #dreamcore #photography #edits #nostalgia #internet #cybercore #internetcore #liminal #editor #edits #filmmaker #filmmaking #liminality #weirdcore

The second episode of Just Access: The Real Transition (A PARI podcast) is out on Tuesday the 3rd of March on all major podcasting platforms. #justenergytransition #renewableenergy #renewableenergysouthafrica #justtransition #justtransitionpodcast #aPARIpodcast #southafricaneconomy

Starwolf is Hard! - Finishing Starfox 64 Every Week Until We Get a New Game A new stream series. I will finish a route of Starfox 64 every week until Nintendo gives me a new Starfox game for my Switch 2. #Starfox #Starfox64 #LylatWars #FoxMcCloud #nintendo twitch.tv/buskalilly Fridays, 10PM GMT

Me trying to write backstory lore for any of my OCs:

Got wood? Neapolitan Carpentry.

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Over the course of years in leadership positions and as a scholar of leadership, here are four timeless truths to help guide you — whatever your personal leadership philosophy & style may be. Hit me with questions or critique as you prefer. I’m open to a good conversation!

We have had noble and good leaders. Obama inspired Hope in the American people. What has Trump done for you lately?

ENTREVISTA | Leila Nachawati, experta en Comunicación y Conflictos y profesora en la Universidad Carlos III 🗣️"Después de lo que ocurrió en Gaza todo sucede de la misma manera pero más deprisa en Líbano" ▶️ rtve.es/rneaudio

Excerpt from White Tiger (Belyy tigr; 2012). The film ends with Hitler saying, "But we simply found the courage to carry out what Europe dreamed of doing. They never loved the Jews!" This has an awful ring of truth—& a reason Europe loves Israel today no matter what: it doesn't want the Jews back.

Interesting tactic from Serbia

A short and simple response to the 2 week ceasefire now in effect between American and Iranian armed forces. www.votebajun.com #washington #wa05 #spokane #wallawalla #pullman #walitics #wapolitics