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.

With the rise of AI making applications easier to submit, funders are experiencing donor fatigue from the sheer volume of submissions. Shelly Helgeson of Connective Impact highlights that building strong, genuine relationships will be the key to securing funding moving forward. #philanthropy

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

We are reporting live from the 2026 Skoll World Forum in Oxford! Devex Business Editor @daveainsworth.bsky.social is at the conference, following how the global development funding landscape is evolving as philanthropy is stepping in to fill the critical funding gaps left by traditional donors.

What can you expect at Devex Impact House on the sidelines of WHA? Devex Executive Vice President and Executive Editor @kate.devex.com breaks down our official agenda and outlines the global health conversations and networking opportunities awaiting our attendees. #DevexImpactHouse #WHA79

Over 90% of global AI data-center capacity sits in just two nations. At Devex Impact House: The Capital Summit, join James Stewart and Lauren Kahn of @publicdigital.bsky.social to explore how countries can move from tech-takers to tech-makers. 🗓️ April 16 | 11:15 a.m. ET Register: dvx.cm/8jyptk

Innovation in development finance does not inherently guarantee equity or empowerment. According to Riva Kantowitz, founder and CEO of the Radical Flexibility Fund, it ultimately depends on how those tools are wielded. #philanthropy #globaldevelopment

From Washington, D.C. to Geneva: Last month Devex Impact House: The Capital Summit brought together the ministers, investors, and CEOs shaping global development. (thread 🧵)

Devex's @sarajerving.bsky.social is on the ground in Nairobi for the International Maternal Newborn Health Conference. As global health leaders gather to tackle the rising challenges of equity & access, Sara will be sharing updates & behind-the-scenes insights. Watch this space for her dispatches.

At Devex Impact House, Anna Bjerde, managing director of operations at the World Bank Group, discussed the new Water Forward initiative. The program demonstrates the institution’s changing approach to global development, shifting the focus toward operationalizing solutions at the local level.

🇮🇹 ❌ #Italy ’s PM #GiorgiaMeloni summons #Isräëli ambassador, demands apology after footage of #ItamarBenGvir taunting detained #Gäza flotilla activists Demands release of Italian citizens, calling their treatment 'violation of human dignity' #IDF detained 430 activists from more than 40 countries

Where did the first humans come from? Scientists once thought Asia. New evidence changed that. Explore how bias shaped early ideas and why Africa is now seen as the cradle of humanity. Listen: player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/out-a... #HumanOrigins #Evolution

⚡️Ukrainian drone strike completely destroyed a rare Russian military aircraft.

Why Ramayana is History, Not Just Mythology Discover why the depth and perfection of Lord Rama’s character prove that the Ramayana is a historical reality. It’s too powerful to be mere imagination. Join us for Kailasa’s Shri Ram Navami celebrations!

Despite repeated pushback from the City Council and community, the Mayor’s administration brought back the proposal to acquire land for a $38 million Public Safety Training & Wellness Center.

Good News for Lefties- Progressive Voices Edition for April 12th Episode link: https://play.headliner.app/episode/32703925

GOOD NEWS: 59 countries have agreed to develop national roadmaps for phasing out fossil fuels after attending the first ever conference aimed at phasing out fossil fuels in Santa Marta, Colombia.

Cal Raleigh will join Clayton Kershaw and the rest of Team USA this week in preparation for the WBC Will Cal have anything to say to Kershaw after the future HOFer (jokingly) called him out at the 2025 MLB ASG?

After that hellacious main event between AEW World Champion Darby Allin & Speedball Mike Bailey, TNT Champion Kevin Knight has words encouragement for them both! Watch #AEWCollision LIVE on TBS & HBO Max

Despite being a major Irish city, Galway has been left behind time and time again. There is so much missed potential – from housing, to transport, to infrastructure. We need a TD who will stand up and fight every day for Galway city. We need Míde in the Dáil.

BREAKING: Trump admits to the press that he wants Venezuela’s oil, as U.S. military actions in the region significantly escalate. @meidastouch.com @legalafmtn.bsky.social

Buffalo goal! Scored by Mattias Samuelsson with 13:28 remaining in the 1st period. Assisted by Josh Norris and Josh Doan. Montreal: 0 Buffalo: 1 #BUFvsMTL #GoHabsGo #LetsGoBuffalo

How long is the day/night cycle in Subnautica 2? #TwitchClips #Subnautica2 #Gaming

These words… Here: jnsbros.com … #motivational #promosky #viral #bluesky #god #trend

Allegedly, Iran's Popular Mobilization Forces tightened security at the Arar border crossing with Saudi Arabia, and images emerged from a seized ship in the Persian Gulf. #Iraq #SaudiArabia #Iran https://osint-signals.com/summary/698

My reputation proceeds me 🤭💕

A couple of simple tips for using productive energy when you have ADHD. #yayahd #adhdcoach #mentalhealthawarenessmonth

Get yourself a girl like Utena from Gushing Over Magical Girls. Browse the most popular ero products we restocked in time for our big Fiscal Year-End Sale! See jli.st/495wC3J

Zohran: "I mean, think about when you fly.  We have made it such a difficult experience to go through TSA that there's now a financial incentive to sign up for a separate program that can move you through it quicker. We have monetized the dysfunction."

🎙️ New EdUp Canada Podcast! Michael Sangster speaks with Larissa Bezo on Canada’s international education system, how rapid policy changes are shaping global perception, and what it will take to rebuild trust through long-term thinking and collaboration. 🔊 buff.ly/iuoa1i3 #TheEdUpExperience #NACC

When Bluesky doesn’t like my posts. 🚬

"One struggle, one fight" Working Class solidarity! Anti-imperialist march in Vancouver now. On Commercial Drive. #ClassWar

A wild flock of vibrantly colored macaws gathers at an exposed riverbank to feed on mineral-rich clay in the Peruvian Amazon. This essential, daily survival ritual helps neutralize toxins from their seed-heavy diets and provides crucial sodium. Original post

Be honest .. how many of my canine kin actually accept NO about treats/snacks? I honest felt being proactive was a good thing. Please leave comment and likes. 😁🐶🥰 #moretreats #momentstomemories #makesomeonesmile #luckythepracticecorgi #massfollowing

🔗 On our podcast: @AlyssaFarah Griffin and executive producer Brian Teta go inside 'The View' debate on Mark Cuban partnering with TrumpRx. Hear more on 'Behind the Table' or stream now on YouTube. Original post

Even though the focus is on fast-paced 2D racing. Sometimes you just need to kick back and go fishing! Feed Fizzle the cat, and she might leave some prizes for you (they taste life Math anyway). #TravellingSpacer #Amiga #AtariST #Gamedev #IndieDev #Godot #16-bit

Silas Malafaia surtou porque reclamam porque ele cobra dízimo, mas não falam de gastos com futebol, bebida, cigarro e “devassidão”. Ele só não reclamou da jogatina que assola o país. Vídeo completo nas outras redes sociais.

Histórico mayo en Francia: una potente cúpula de calor deja registros de hasta 33°C en París. La asfixiante situación ha empujado a decenas de vecinos a saltarse la prohibición y bañarse en el canal Saint-Martin para refrescarse ante las altas temperaturas. 🇫🇷☀️🏊 #NoComment

Cuts to #Medicaid don't just affect health — they affect the economy. Phyllis Resnick of Colorado Futures Center at CSU joined the Wooden Teeth podcast in February 2025 to break down what's at stake for Colorado. Listen wherever you get podcasts.

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What's under the Christmas Tree?🎄quite possibly the best newest Sci-fi Fantasy series your going to read. The Starwielder! #booksky #indiebookrecs #indiefantasyauthor #indiescifiauthor #bookcommunity

#MeanwhileInCanada. Casper the Owl that was injured in the late 90’s and who can’t return to the wild fosters baby owlets — she has fostered over 500 owlets in her lifetime. #BritishColumbia OWL Orphan Wildlife Rehabilitation Society

探索中の長旅の途中で、一休みできるフレンドリーな居住地が各地にランダムに加わるのが、このAzamat97ElさんのMOD「ランダムに加わる居住地」です。 ＠Steam https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3574044368 日本語の概要はこちら： https://kenshi-jp.hatenablog.com/entry/MOD_Settlements #Kenshi

Josef Pazderka 𝕏🔁 @Pseudomissy@twitter.com: I love this version of Live Forever Goodbye Pep. Hi Noel. 🎥 Man City Live

Raleigh is ready to roll. 🔌⚡️

Fiquei BEM ASSIM com a ALUCINANTE sequência de acontecimentos na Arena Baixada dos 34 aos 38 minutos do segundo tempo, com as quatro chances (três de uma só vez) de segundo gol perdidas pelo Athletico e o castigo com empate do Flamengo.

"Condensing Alexandre Dumas' hefty tome into a brisk and lavishly appointed action-adventure, this French adaptation of The Count of Monte-Cristo hits the sweet spot with rapier-like precision." @rottentomatoes.com The Count of Monte Cristo (12A) screens in Garter Lane Arts Centre on Oct 28th.

Doing the Korok dance in cosplay like this is my true destiny 🌿✨ To get the cosplay content before EVERYONE + exclusives Patreon.com/emeii #ZeldaCosplay #Korok #Nintendo #Cosplay #thelegendofzeldacosplay

Viral Subway Singer Inspires a New Movie Idea - Producer, director, writer, cinematographer, SAM A. DAVIS creates a masterful short film. See the full interview on West Doc Online: https://www.westdoconline.com/post/short-film-the-singers

Qtp with a male character you love💜 My husband💜

The youngest runner in the @TCS London Marathon? Join us in wishing Ollie a very happy 18th birthday today! Ollie ran alongside mum, Catherine, in memory of his dad, who died four years ago. He would be very proud. #TeamSarcoma #LondonMarathon #SarcomaAwareness

The latest episode of Total Nileation, the podcast that brings you the good news stories you should be getting but aren’t, is out now! Featuring my first ever guest Paul Hutcheson (not pictured)! Link in bio! #news

Legendary: When Larry Fitzgerald answered questions after a game and a reporter's phone started to ring… Larry: “Can we get some professionalism here, please?” The reporter was Larry Fitzgerald Sr. Rest in peace 💔🕊️ Original post

From festival wrap-ups to upcoming parades, we have the most-read stories of the week. Our top headlines feature updates on Orlando's LGBTQ+ Weekend marking 35 years of magic and St. Petersburg preparing to raise the Pride flag for Shine with Pride 2026.

Ice Cream Talking Cartoon Characters www.icecreamtalkingcartoonrecipes.com/ Orange sherbet ice cream can't be sweet talked by pina colada for a ride in his custom convertible blender, she's no pushover.

Dutch Patriot air defense units and approximately 150 personnel will remain deployed in Poland for another half year following a joint request from NATO and Warsaw.

What's the best magical girl anime, and why is it Fate/kaleid liner Prisma☆Illya? Every stressed-out anime fan should own the three Genesis of Purity ero toys by Magic Eyes. Review here! jli.st/3TRgflg