By 2019, there were more dictatorships than democracies on the planet. What lessons must we learn for 2025? Second of a two-part special by Cliff Mitchell. Essential reading - click here: bit.ly/dismantlingd...

Every month, we bring you 10 brilliant articles from our UK national and regional publications, in Best of Bylines. Find it here bylinesnetwork.substack.com/s/best-of-by... The lead article for August looks at what is going on in the Reform UK-run Kent County Council.

Our founder, @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social, asks you to become a Friend of Bylines Network – help us build a new, better media, with citizens in the lead. Sign up by 5 pm on 29 May, and get the latest Bylines Network Gazette, with a powerful lead article from Gavin Esler 👇 tinyurl.com/2jvufkcu

VOICES FROM GAZA 10 articles. 21 stories. Parents, children, workers, neighbours, survivors telling the truth about their personal experience. Citizen journalism at its most powerful. Read it, share it. These voices should be heard. bylinesnetwork.substack.com/p/bylines-ne...

Have you visited our Substack? Every month, we publish 10 of the best articles from our UK national and regional publications there, alongside special collections and more. Like this one going inside Reform UK's Kent County Council. Find it here: bylinesnetwork.substack.com/s/best-of-by...

Bylines Network is now on Substack! Join us there and find our special Gazette for Indie News Week along with some other goodies. bylinesnetwork.substack.com

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Trump starts pimping his ballroom *immediately* during the Kevin Warsh swearing in event

#Science Friday/Saturday is the sea slug and #epilepsy studies.

Taking in views from the cliffs, pancakes at finals, and prayer time in the dorm lounges, the Loma Fund connects you back to the university. Now through April 17, your gift to the Loma Fund will be DOUBLED to impact more PLNU students. http://pointloma.edu/givetolomafund

🚨🔴 $16.1B IN CRYPTO MOVED BY LAUNDERING NETWORKS — AND IT’S MASSIVE 🔴🚨 A new Chainalysis report reveals that Chinese-language money-laundering syndicates processed an insane $16.1 BILLION in illicit crypto flows — far more than previously known and spanning years of hidden on-chain movement.

‘even tho i act crazy I gotta thank the Lord that you made me…’ 🎶 to ALL the Mothers SCREAMING ‘HAPPY #MOTHERSDAY ENJOY’ ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

#TomodachiLifeLivingTheDream How come @blackhey50.bsky.social and Tara were able to cook up a meal, but me and @tomlegend101.bsky.social weren’t?!

“Bolsonarista raiz” virou ex-bolsonarista. Acordou?. Não duvido que ainda seja eleitor dos filhos. Não existe bolsonarista enganado. Aquilo de que ele se queixa no vídeo, o ex-presidiário da Papudinha já demonstrava em seu histórico como deputado federal inútil e incompetente. 1/2⤵️

Outdoor plans this Memorial Day Weekend may be affected by thunderstorm threats. Power of 5's Phil Sakal has more.

Christ is AI King!

A message for Demons

🧊 ' I.C.E. ' 🧊 " Israeli Counter Enforcement ... Paid For & Controlled By Zionist's, Better Known As The Slave Traders ". 🙎🏾 - - - > Targeting People Of Color < - - - 🙍🏾‍♂️ #ice #zionist #slave #news #trending

One of our News 5 photographers captured a moment between global music sensation Taylor Swift and a young fan Saturday night as the Cavs took on the Knicks in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Cleveland Heights native Travis Kelce had his soon-to-be wife, Swift, by his side during the game.

After leaving a cult, the social hierarchy from it may tend to echo in ex-members to a harmful degree. This comes from about a decade of ongoing therapy, research, & discussion w/ fellow ex-cult members, after a childhood in the “Moonies” cult. tiktok.com/@2dhose/video/7628588267247537421 #cults

LOOK team member Nicola and her family have been out exploring the beautiful Herefordshire countryside, soaking up the sunshine and getting those all-important steps in as part of our Team 100 Miles in May challenge. Support our team and help make a difference: buff.ly/Xd0TIgU

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Lack of effort isn’t spontaneous #single #girlpower #trending

This Chocolatier’s creation are AMAZING. Look at Grogu for May the Fourth. #StarWars #Chocolate #Grogu

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✨ A Sprinkle of JoyousJoyness ✨ Nom nom nom... Have a JoyousJoyfulJoyness day! #funny #happy #cat #cute #joyousjoyness #repost

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#disneylandparis fête ses 34 ans 🥳. Des annonces à venir aujourd’hui alors restez bien connectés.

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Labour's campaign insiders are now selling access to the government they helped build. Anacta Strategies, founded by Starmer allies, counts Sky, Airbnb and Visa among linked clients. Just 4% of UK lobbying reaches the official register. #LabourLobbying #KeirStarmer #UKPolitics

Fustilugs Tod's Word of the Day: 5

Upon learning that one of the biggest landowners in the Republic of Ireland today is the Duke of Devonshire, I was inspired to verse.

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⚽ Kautar sends it home for the 6th! Bea Pérez with the assist!

Flower Luigi is too cute lol

Goddamn how much did that shit cost + the ice sculptures??

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Film: Premonition (2007) [PG-13] Studio: Sony Pictures Releasing Character: Linda Hanson Actor: Sandra Bullock Director: Mennan Yapo Screenwriter: Bill Kelly Timestamp: 0:30:06 cinematicfbombs.com/2024/03/24/2...

"★★★★ It is wonderfully acted with unaffected naturalism by its cast of professionals and newcomers and plays an extravagant, almost shameless pizzicato on the audience’s heartstrings.." Peter Bradshaw @theguardian.com Vermiglio (PG) screens in Garter Lane Arts Centre on Tues, Sept 23rd at 7.30pm.

Patrick Bruel suspendu de "N'oubliez pas les paroles": "Peut-être que c'est un peu prématuré la décision de Nagui", estime l'animateur et producteur Arthur #bfmtv #arthur #artiste #bruel #justice

Is the Sabbath the Seal of God? | Bible Truth Explained Discover what the Bible says about the Sabbath and whether it is the seal of God. This video explores key scriptures, different interpretations, and the meaning

SPOILER: MY UTERUS HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH YOU 🗣️ The one & only RaeShanda Lias is HERE! The Digital Creator & Diversity Advocate joins to fill our joy cups up by making us laugh, reminding us that Black queer love is thriving, yapping about clapping back online, her new podcast, & dragging RFK Jr.

Dallas, 22 Nov 1963. The main event with #JFK is supposed to be on Main Street. Everyone thinks this is the place to be. Well, nearly everyone... Listen here🎧🎧 coldwarconversations.com/episode454/ #assassination #dallas #dealeyplaza @bitebackpublishing.bsky.social @4hundredblows.bsky.social

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@aaronparnas.bsky.social just posted this on IG.

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the monthly herta glaze #HSR #Herta

"I'm going to sound like an Irishman talking about the weather." Jacques Nienaber on the mood in the Leinster camp. 💙 #Leinster #URC

Em votação simbólica relâmpago (<2 minutos), proposta que dificulta aborto legal de meninas vítimas de estupro é aprovada pelo Senado. O texto vai à promulgação 🤨

This situation is crazy. The detainees are on a hunger strike Not only are they suffering abuse, neglect, and cramped conditions, but the food is out of date and has worms in it. The state is doing everything to conceal it.

Whether you see him as a political disruptor or an opportunist, he’s undeniably moved the needle in the 2026 LA Mayoral race. What’s your take? Is his reality TV background his biggest strength or his biggest weakness?  👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments.

🇵🇪Sánchez critica y desafía a Fujimori por el papel de Fuerza Popular 🔺El debate presidencial reunió a Keiko Fujimori y Roberto Sánchez en uno de los momentos más decisivos de la campaña electoral peruana. 🎤Aarón Rodríguez, Lima.

Waiting for PS5 Wolverine? Play Avengers United Battle Force instead! Watch Logan (Normal & Alpha Flight modes) team up with Iceman. Brand new moves included! Full video youtu.be/d2OGcUgRNGU #wolverine #indiegame #gamedev

"SHIFTERS 01: Survival is not Optional." by Kal Fulsom books2read.com/SHIFTERS-01 A thrilling, disturbing, thought-provoking, witty, and innovative first installment of this controversial and mind-boggling series. #

Meet Mukta and her brother Al-Amin 💜🧡 Hear about her experiences as an unpaid carer and how finding support and connection through our Carers Project with Centre for Disability in Development (CDD) and her Carers Group specifically, has made a difference in her life.

Check out this clip from Episode 5 of “Direct from Palestine,” a series hosted by @i.have.friends.everywhere on Instagram. We discussed how Isr4#l is behind all the atrocities happening in P4l3st1ne and Sudan, and about my dream of pursuing the aviation industry.