CEPR hosted a Hill briefing last Friday titled: "Cuba in Crisis: What Congress Needs to Know" Here, former Obama aide @rhodesben.bsky.social discusses how sanctions hamstring Cuba's economic reform and why @democrats.org should be more outspoken on the use of sanctions as collective punishment.

Conditions in #Cuba are rapidly deteriorating as Trump's de facto oil blockade brings life on the island to a halt. After traveling to Cuba last week, CEPR expert Michael Galant analyzes the situation on this week's episode of "From D.C. Across the Americas" FULL VIDEO https://tinyurl.com/uh34wjhy

Fossil fuels and deforestation are driving climate change. But clean energy investment, stronger pollution rules, and zero-deforestation commitments across both public and private sectors will make the difference. More from @mattsedlar.bsky.social: https://bit.ly/4nXTbP8

Congress just reintroduced the Healthy Families Act—7 days of paid sick leave for private sector workers. Wild that in 2026 this is still a fight. Massive thanks to @delauro.house.gov & @sanders.senate.gov  for leading the charge alongside 165+ congressional members. Working people deserve better.

88 profitable corporations paid $0 taxes last year. Meanwhile, capital gains breaks keep protecting the wealthy while workers pay in full. @itep.org  @amyhanauer.bsky.social breaks down the three biggest problems with the US tax code. #econsky full #mostlyeconomics ep: https://bit.ly/4tVbbuW

New CEPR data: Union membership in the US fell from 18% to 10% since 1985—nearly cut in half. Every state but VT saw declines. Trump is accelerating the attack on workers, but this 40-year erosion started long before him. More from @hcbrown.bsky.social: https://bit.ly/4rmZKL5

"The challenges we face today, from drug trafficking to mass deportations to mass migration to climate change, cannot be solved through domination and military intervention. They require real partnerships based on mutual respect and mutual collaboration." -  @velazquez.house.gov

Tensions between Ecuador and Colombia have reached new heights after President Petro asserted that a bomb from Ecuador killed 27 Colombians amid ongoing joint military operations with the US Andres Arauz goes in depth on this week's From D.C. Across the Americas FULL: https://tinyurl.com/2dbxh355

Since assuming office in January, Honduran President Nasry Asfura has tightened relations with Trump and Netanyahu, persecuted opponents, ushered in austerity measures, and rejoined ISDS, CEPR's Pedro Labayen explains on this week's "From D.C. Across the Americas" FULL: https://tinyurl.com/33jtaj6x

Union membership dropped from 18% to 10% since 1985 and every state declined but Vermont. As federal protections erode, states and localities must step up to defend worker power. bit.ly/4tSeRhU

Today, the results came in. At his neurologist appointment, we finally got the answer—Yuki has nerve damage, which caused his condition, but it doesn’t affect him at all. It also doesn’t require treatment and should heal on its own within two to six months.

This is one of the most feared missiles by Russians, the Ukrainian "Flamingo." Here’s why 1/6 ⬇️

"Alexa, change the President." If wishing made it so... 🤞🏻 #NoKings #FDT #RepublicanShutdown

B-29 filmed in Japan, under much more pleasant circumstances than this aircraft type first appeared in Japanese skies.

In today’s headlines: pharmaphorum.com/news #news #pharma #lifesciences #pharmanews #pharmaindustry

We are launching MY DAD FIGHTS DEMONS today at @goshcomics.bsky.social between 7-9. Get a signed copy a week before it is officially released! The address to meet us is: 1 Berwick St, London W1F 0DR. See you later! @abbiebsart.bsky.social @selfmadehero.bsky.social

High achievers don't narrate their journey mid-way; they're immersed in their craft. 'Dragon Energy' comes from internal momentum, not external validation. Focus on your actions rather than talk. Silence signals true progress; let your results shout for you.

Yoshitsugu Hayashi’s has helped shape rail systems, rethink urban sprawl and design disaster-resilient communities, and weaves in culture using anime and judo to spark global conversations about empathy and coexistence. Read our member profile: vist.ly/4udni

Mamdani: "People whisper to me in every kind of event you can imagine -- 'Knicks in four.' We're going to have watch parties across the city."

#bulto

Paul George at Heat scoring highlights

All Hail the Queen! When you absolutely must paint something over the top fabulous, you must paint drag queens!!! #art #digitalart #painting #queen #drag #dragqueen #red #pink #fabulous #timelapse

We're open until 2pm today at Otakon. Come check out the Museum while you can! #Otakon2025

Watching #motd and there's lots of analysis about what an amazing save Martinez from Aston Villa made without a single mention of the fact that the corner the save came from was illegal as the ball was no atall in the corner area #FORVIL Just one of the reasons why I dislike modern #football

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It was great to see cross-party agreement on the issues raised at the Rough Sleeping among families with children debate today. @paulabarkermp.bsky.social We encourage collaboration across Government departments to ensure that rough sleeping is a never event for children.

🇱🇧 "L'État libanais, petit à petit, émet au moins la volonté de redevenir un État et d'imposer sa loi en interne face au Hezbollah." Marc Semo, collaborateur à Challenges et au Monde était l'un des invités de Stéphanie Antoine sur #ledebatf24

During his media availability, I asked RB Kaden Shields-Dutton about the work and effort he has put in to gain comfortability and have success in the offensive scheme. #FAU #CFB

The Art of the Deal is creating the next generation of terrorists in Iran right now.

Bron sacrificed his 10 pt streak for a game winning assist to Rui Selfless King 🫡

Nokia spent so many resources building futuristic devices that when the future arrived, they had run out of ideas. Original post

It's really making my blood boil that referrals will be delayed by Labour's new watch and wait policy which will see delayed diagnosis and people will be left in limbo. What if someone has suspected cancer and it's not picked up?

💙📚🤠 Order #TheAcornStories for humor, 90s nostalgia, fall vibes, pop culture references, small-town romance, and quirky characters. “A lush tangle of small-town life.” - #KirkusReviews #Texas #ShortStories www.goodreads.com/book/show/31... www.barnesandnoble.com/w/acorn-stor...

WHAT A PASS TO SET UP THE GOAL 🍎 Canes are pouring it on early‼️

Your daily #Thwaites update 30.05.2025 Thanks to Baking on the ASIF forum Check the cracks appearing in the area east of "the bay" Not bad Next summer in #Antarctica will be fascinating, hopefully #ClimateCrisis #cryosphere

💥 Israel is dropping bombs on Lebanon’s capital city of Beirut — striking densely populated neighborhoods. @sarahabdallah.bsky.social

NEW VIDEO: The Marks Creek Fire burning in the Ochoco Mountains near Highway 26 about 20 miles NE of Prineville.

Michael Tracey: "Now, in 2026, all bets are off, in terms of, like, anything you can throw at the wall and see what sticks and it's sex trafficking."

Anyway invisible sandwich Part 2/2

You’ve been doing the right things even when no one notices. Our #bible #podcast reads God-sees-you passages and celebrates the faithfulness that happens behind closed doors. #ChristiansOnSky #Christianity www.youtube.com/@Reading-And...

Wendy B Anderson is running for Volusia County Council Dist 1 (Incumbent Don Dempsey) talks toilet to tap on The Opinion Guy. Full show youtu.be/Bb--oKz_S5Q?...

“You only get one life.” Nearly 5,500 parents shared what families really need in the 2026 National Parent Survey: more time, better pay, and more support. 🫂 Read the report: https://go.newamerica.org/2026-national-parent-survey-5

Literally nothing changed about Trump. It just affected her.

We need leaders who represent us and who won’t ignore the people they serve. In Congress we will continue to show up just like we do each and every day on the trail. #democrat #congress #politics #midterms #michigan

Mayors across the country are delivering with a model of leadership that our national politics could learn a lot from. My friend Mayor @justinmbibb.bsky.social is doing exactly that in Cleveland as he begins his second term.

🚨 Levin: Americans must match Trump's resolve, For daily global news videos, please visit Ranked.News/videos

youtu.be/mGwgzO-Izk4 Two events with Rev Elizabeth Stamper this Sunday Jan 11 - Lovers, Healers, and Strangers Service at 11am followed by Healing Circle at 1pm

🔋 Fundraiser CLOSED! 🏍️ I can never thank you enough, dear friends! ❤️‍🔥 We've just closed another successful fundraiser thanks to your amazing support! 🥳 Now three units in need will get their long-awaited equipment to be safer, faster and better prepared for their missions. You made it happen!

you have to live. -`♡´- #vtuber

Who Did This❓️ 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Should Influencers leave NJ & The Delaney Center?

Happy birthday greatgul- 1 thanks GP Jody. Wonderful way to say happy birthday 🎈🎂🎉

#Imean there's #Idiocy&→There'sIdiotic happens when you ignorantly're groomed to only see things in specific ways: a bubble they call it. Ever been to an actual 3rd world country? so conservatively stuck to the old ways they use older car Models🚫Vintage🍑Frankenstein versions. 🗡️👨🏽‍💻🛡️🌺🐝🎼⚛️❤️‍🔥✡️🗽🦁✝️☪️🐦‍🔥🕉️⚖️⚜️🩵🌊🪃🧲

Think “Mega Man,” but with modern movement and combat. “Gravity Circuit 2” is officially on the way, featuring fast-paced action, challenging platforming, and a new adventure starring Kai and Cable. Coming 2027 to PC, Switch & PS5

Turn up the Amp for another #Tigers Victory

Posting some selfship stuff. Reminder that I love Tenna!! ♥ ♥ I got work tomorrow. 😅 oof Goodnight! ♥ 🏷️ #yumesky #selfship #yumeship #yume -- 🎨 Cred: EliEliArt

Fatekeeper, le RPG en vue à la première personne, est disponible en accès anticipé au prix de 7.99€ seulement Et les premiers retours sont plutôt positifs !

Meet the North Potomac 4-year old pianist set to play at Carnegie Hall #maryland

Matron, Stowe School. Closes: 16/06. https://shrbrt.jobs/8re5hq. #independentschooljobs #buckinghamshirejobs #teachingjobs @hmc-schools.bsky.social

ZenaTech (Nasdaq: ZENA) reports first quarter 2026 revenue of $8.4 million, a 640% year-over-year increase driven by its Drone as a Service division and 23 DaaS acquisitions to date. See the full profile at b2idigital.com/zenatech-1. Disclosure: b2idigital.com/disclaimer.