What is the United States’ new foreign aid strategy? The U.S. is pivoting its approach to humanitarian assistance, shifting away from flexible funding in favor of a highly targeted model focused on immediate, life-saving needs. (thread 🧵)

Last week we hosted Devex Impact House: The Capital Summit on the sidelines of the World Bank and IMF Spring Meetings. (thread🧵)

What are the priorities of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation? Conor Coleman, head of investments and chief of staff at the institution, lays out the DFC’s areas of focus as it aims to align with U.S. foreign policy. #deveximpacthouse #globaldevelopment #developmentfinance

Devex Impact House is officially open! Over the next two days, we’re sitting down with leaders and changemakers to unpack the next era of global development and the innovative solutions that will get us there. #deveximpacthouse

How is the way we fund global development changing in 2026? With foreign aid budgets shrinking, DFIs are being pushed to fill the gap. However, Frederique Dahan of @odi.global highlights that donor countries increasingly want these investments to benefit their own domestic economies too.

Devex’s Ayenat Mersie is in Kigali for the Africa CEO Forum, the largest international meeting of the African private sector. She shares the key conversations she has been tracking as Rwandan President Paul Kagame calls for Africa to retain control over its critical minerals. #ACF2026

Last week at the 2026 @munsecconf.bsky.social, the balance between defense priorities and global development goals was a key topic of discussion. Devex reported from the summit to explore the evolving role of aid in an era of heightened security. #MSC26 #mediapartner #globaldevelopment

What does the future of aid actually look like? @daveainsworth.bsky.social is reporting from the Global Partnerships Conference, a convening led by the FCDO to rethink global development. The conversations so far focus on the sector’s most pressing challenge, including debt restructuring.

We are in Washington, D.C., for the World Bank and IMF Spring Meetings! From institutional reform to discussions on debt, Adva Saldinger outlines the key conversations we will be following during this pivotal week on the global development calendar. #WBGMeetings #WorldBank #IMF

What are the true implications of Bill Gates' association with Jeffrey Epstein for development? Devex’s @alterigoe.bsky.social spoke with experts to find out whether the scrutiny of their relationship will broaden into a larger conversation about the power structures underlying philanthropy.

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It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood! Let's check some travel times: Issaquah>Seattle: 15 min (17 HOV) Seattle>Federal Way: 27 min (26 HOV) Woodinville>Seattle via I-90: 27 min More travel times here: wsdot.com/travel/real-...

The countdown to May the 4th is heating up! This week, the Disney Store shifted from Endor to the Stormtrooper collection. Dropping today, April 17th, you can grab the RC-1138 (Boss) Imperial Commando helmet, Commander Pyre voice-changing gear, and even a Tatooine hoodie for the kids.

Excerpts from the panel titled, The Rainbow Coloured Humans: The Queer Experiences in Art and Literature | കലയും ക്വീർ അനുഭവങ്ങളും | Vijayaraja Mallika, Sheethal Shyam, Sanjana Chandran, Prakrithi, Aadi. #WLF2024 #WLF #malayalam #queer #wayanadliteraturefestival #lgbtqia #lgbtqcommunity

ARSENAL FANS REACT TO FIRST PREMIE LEAGUE TITLE IN 22 YEARS MANCHESTER CITY 1 - 1 BOURNEMOTH Arsenal claimed the title after rivals Manchester City drew 1-1 against Bournemouth, leaving Arsenal four points clear with one match to play THE GUARDIAN / WOW MEDIA CHANNEL Wed 20 May 2026 08.13 CEST

...AND NEW!! MJF defeats Darby Allin with his signature headlock takeover to become the three-time AEW World Champion. Darby Allin’s reign is over, but what a reign. MJF also gets to keep his hair. #AEWDoN

"Poverty is the leading cause of all ill health.. so austerity had a major role to play in spiralling mental illness since 2010" Natasha Devon on the hypocrisy of the Tory leader blaming social media for a surging mental health crisis.

Greenland will not go down without a fight. Go fuck yourself Donald Trump!

🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨 MAGA is currently doxxing members in the "Washington General Chat" on Signal for rapid response and ICE sightings. Their goal is to get people fired from their jobs, at minimum.

This is another example of the subservience of the MAGA cult. To be a MAGA member, you must ignore reality and say ridiculous shit like this fucking nimrod...

The song that launched a thousand lip-syncs - Child Psychology, as performed by Black Box Recorder during their era-defining London Palladium show on Friday night #BlackBoxRecorder

ABS overturned in #Reds at #Mets (Bot 1). Cincinnati Reds challenged the ball call on Chase Burns' pitch to Juan Soto. Ball -> Called Strike. HP: Emil Jimenez | Upheld 69.7% (23/33). Later: Juan Soto strikes out swinging.

"This is national security issue. Without a living, healthy biosphere, there is no stable economy, no food..." Prof Nathalie Seddon of @ox.ac.uk on why we're facing a national emergency. Sign the open letter calling for a televised emergency briefing. www.nebriefing.org/open-letter-... #NEB2025

repost @midi_lizard on IG 🌀 dialed out 🌀 . . Analog video feedback w/ Sony special effect unit. Bunch in the coordinates and chart the path ahead . . #videosynth #feedback #visuals #trippy #nostalgia

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i really quite like this one, but the idea is probably a bit weak. i still like kanade's expression tho. cover timelapse.

Munidopsis on a decent sized sponge with sargassum around it. @schmidtocean.bsky.social dive 924 #Doldrums #MarineLife

This song is for anyone who’s ever felt abandoned without an answer. #indierock #alternativerock #inspirationalmusic #motivationalmusic

Nancy Mace is in the files. #island #epstein #nancymace #files #truthrevealed

𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝟏 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚? 👀 Some business owners are and it’s costing them reach, engagement, and trust. #SocialMediaForBusiness #SocialMediaTips

Great play by WVU DT transfer Asani Redwood to start things off here. Love how he attacked playing the run⬇️ #USF #CFB

Thanks for the question, Dave. I didn't expect to run for office, but I also didn't expect to see the systems built for us, failing us. This fight is bigger than one name. It's about the people of Indiana. Are you bold enough to meet the moment?

🚨BREAKING UPDATE. Laurel Police release images of the suspected shooter from the Cinco de Mayo celebration last night in Maryland. The suspect is accused of shooting three people. Medics drove two people to a hospital in critical condition. 3rd person has serious, but non-life-threatening injuries.

I want to say something about this article I saw, where somebody said that everyone in tech understands how much regular people dislike AI. That's not even true

Die Geisteskranken Teil 12 Ob ihn ein Tritt in die Eier helfen würde sein Geschlecht festzustellen ?

We need to be on our best behavior and KEEP DADDY HAPPY We have the one and only @Nikoheart.com at #UKSGRed26 running #BadCheese - From Speedboat% Be a good mouse in chat at twitch.tv/uksgmarathon

Folks over at Skyview always keep the McCleery wolves in mind during hunting season and provide us with their animal carcasses to feed out to the wolves! Enjoy this clip of male McCleery wolf, Jerry, enjoying his hind quarter piece! 😋 #WolfHavenInternational #WolfHaven #McCleeryRanch #wolfsanctuary

It’s a chilly winter day at our sanctuary in Montana, but we hope you enjoy this beautiful howl chorus started by male McCleery wolf, Bridger! #wolfhaven #sanctuary #education #conservation #wolf #wolves #wolfsanctuary #sanctuarylife #ranchlife #howling #newyear #winter #montana

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Cosmic Fantasy 2's presentation added plenty of gloss over its gameplay, garnering fans and even a limited reprint years later for the Nintendo Switch in 2024. And like the TG-16 CD version of Ys I & II, Cosmic Fantasy 2 became another cutting edge example of the kind of CD magic that was possible!

“Outside is America, America…” #pinks #proudblue #trumpsbootlickers

Josef Pazderka 𝕏🔁 @brewerov@twitter.com: Удивительно, насколько примитивно работает Кремль. С первых дней вступления в должность вбрасывали тейк о «Зеленском-наркомане». Поссорились с Арменией, и наркоманом стал уже Пашинян. Хотя долгое время Пашиняна […] [Original post on zpravobot.news]

The A Little Age Playtest will conclude in a few hours. 🌿Many thanks to everyone who played and gave feedback. It will help the game a lot! Stay tuned! We have plans for a new one in a few weeks. #IndieGame #CozyGames #CityBuilder

New episode of “The Twelve” w/ @aeroastrofc.bsky.social, @trebtracy.bsky.social, & @thombomb816.bsky.social is out. 2025/26 WSL Review Part One YT: youtu.be/PI7t6I55HOY?... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5lQX... Apple Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

Let’s face facts, Badenoch and Farage want Britain to be the 51st state of Trump’s America. I do not.

Babbi Mario learning the ropes. 🎾 #mariotennisfever #supermario #nintendo #gaming #funny

“People are grappling with the fact that their land is being taken.” – Natasha van Hoff, People’s Alliance for the Right to Land, speaking at our conference 'Reclaiming Power: Organising for Just, Equitable and Ecological Transitions' held in Sri Lanka in May.

Reuters - Global Samud Flotilla - Over 500 peaceful civilians from all over the world were attempting to deliver crucial humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza when they were illegally intercepted by armed Isreali soldiers on the Jewish holiday of atonement for sins #globalsamudflotilla

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Earlier today, I was in Watchet, talking about what this news means for B3191, and how the Council and I can continue to make the case for this road to be rebuilt. All eyes on the Govt now - it's time to act! (Bit windy this morning.... so apologies for the sound!) #Somerset

The fifth episode of Just Access: The Real Transition (A PARI podcast) is out tomorrow, the 17th of March on all major podcasting platforms. Host: Tasneem Essop Guests: @thokozanicb.bsky.social, Researcher, PARI Waseem Holland, Researcher, PARI

Post a FFXIV meme made by you (yes this was me 😂)

This got me. I'm reminded of the quote: "If you have come here to help me, you are wasting your time. But if you have come because your liberation is bound up with mine, then let us work together.” May we free ourselves in service of others. op: @hdmastery

BTV Slovakia (SK) #BTV #Slovakia

Macht Ihr schon Feierabend!?🤬

4/ Overnight strikes on residential areas in Dnipro killed five people and injured 25, including a 13-year-old girl. Civilian infrastructure in Kamianske was also hit, injuring three people. t.me/operativnoZS...

We came into this session focused on three things: Lowering costs, keeping people safe, and growing Maryland’s economy. And that’s exactly what we did – all while balancing a budget with no new taxes or fees.

What makes metadata actually useful? During the DANS Open Day on 11 June, Kim Ferguson and Cees Hof explore how to create clear, informative and reusable data descriptions. Do you work with research data and want to learn how to create rich metadata? Register and take part: edu.nl/vr8tn

BOOM. @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social: “Billions of dollars are being wasted right now to drop bombs in the Middle East” but “This same group of extremists won’t spend a dime to make life more affordable for the American people.” Americans are PISSED. And Republicans are to blame.

In this economy?