🎬 As African governments impose export bans on critical minerals to capture more local value, @poorvak.bsky.social warns National Security News that such bans do not automatically work as planned. Watch the full interview 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=8e0X...

🔵 Geopolitics is changing. Budgets are under pressure. Donor priorities are shifting. But global challenges are not going anywhere.

🔵 This is not the first 'crisis' of development aid or Africa–Europe cooperation. As ODA collapses, we can’t just defend an old model that often stood in the way of development. We should use this moment to build something better.

🔵 As the old global order fractures, it is harder – and more important – to get very different actors around the same table.

📣 The EU needs a fundamental rethink of its partnerships to reduce dependency on any single global power. A 'principled but pragmatic' stance would foster alliances that are both strategically aligned and mutually beneficial. Read the commentary 👉 bit.ly/3MeX4kd

📝 Europe is still a heavyweight in digital connectivity, but without a coherent offer to partner countries, it will continue to be passed over for China, the US and others. Find the paper and briefs here 👉 bit.ly/4w2vQ2f

📣 As development aid shifts to defence spending, it is a real loss for millions across Africa, Asia and Latin America. But it may also signal the end of a model that was already under strain. Read the commentary by Geert Laporte 👉 bit.ly/4mmvqj5

📆 Join us on 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟱 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗹𝘀 for a high-level seminar on EU-China connectedness through Africa’s green transition, and lessons for future engagement. Register here 👉 bit.ly/3MlziD0

📸 Why should powers like the EU and India work together on AI? MEP Brando Benifei, architect of the EU's AI act, speaks at our event at the India AI Impact Summit. Read our paper 'Beyond the Brussels effect' 👉 bit.ly/4rsOq1g

🎬 ECDPM is working with the African Union Development Agency-NEPAD to boost investments on food security and climate resilience along major infrastructure corridors in Africa. Read more about the project 👉 bit.ly/4rDs38T

Marjorie Taylor Greene just fact-checked Donald Trump - on behalf of Thomas Massie. Trump claims Massie "votes for men in women's sports and transing kids." MTG says: "That's insane garbage. The president is unfortunately lying." Mike Lawler - who Trump is campaigning for - voted NO on MTG's

If you're in NYC before the end of May, add the Epstein-Trump Reading Room to your agenda.

📢 NEWS •• March 12, 2025 | Appia Announces That Stephen Burega is Leaving the Company Read more 🔗 stockmkt.info/43CCKiX 🇨🇦 CSE: API | 🇺🇸 OTCQX: APAAF | 🇩🇪 FWB: A0I0 #UraniumStocks #CSEstocks

Right now, I'm heading to our Senate Agriculture Committee hearing on fertilizer supply & affordability. Farmers in Minnesota & nationwide are being squeezed by rising input costs — like higher fuel costs — driven by the Administration’s tariffs & the ongoing conflict in Iran.

We spoke to Allisha Gray. She was asked if she’d learn to speak Spanish with Maite Cazorla saying she’d teach teammates. Lish’s response is on-brand. #WNBA

Sunday: The final piece in the book. I finished it on a Tuesday at 3am, crying. Not from sadness. From relief. It was finally done. 🔴 afrophilia-x.shop

The SAVE Act would be the most restrictive federal voting bill to ever be passed by Congress. Lawmakers should be protecting the freedom to vote — not restricting it. Watch: bit.ly/4dfPQrx

So Louise Upston owns a Wellington apartment but claims a $52,000 a year tax free accommodation allowance for the city But she wants accommodation allowance cut for the poorest Kiwis. This is the same Upston who relied on the benefit & now maligns beneficiaries www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...

@jamestalarico.bsky.social James Talarico is a SCIENCE DENIER! Says there's 6 BIOLOGICAL genders. This is so false, so laughable, so wrong, it false into the category of universal cosmic comedy! Name the other 4 James. So far we've seen a Penis, a Vagina. That's it. Where are the other 4 hiding?

Black Fact = 1932 (April 1) - Cowboy Bill "Dusky Demon" Pickett, inventor of "bull dogging" (steer wresting), died in Williamson County, TX, on this date. Pickett died from a skull fracture after being kicked in the head by a stallion. #theraydiotwins Read more: theraydiotwins.com/2025/04/blac...

Matt’s best advice he’s ever received? Let’s just say, if you ever get the chance to be Batman…be Batman. 🦇 Watch to hear Matt’s favorite part of working at Dental City and learn what makes his kids’ birthdays so uniquely unforgettable. 🥳 #DentalCity #MeetDentalCity #GreenBay #DentalDistributor

Schlaf und Fruchtbarkeit: was in der Nacht über deinen Zyklus entscheidet. Melatonin wird nachts produziert und schützt laut Studienlage die Eizelle vor oxidativem Stress. Wachstumshormon wird im Tiefschlaf ausgeschüttet und ist an der Follikelreifung beteiligt. Schlafmangel erhöht Cortisol.

🙋🏻‍♀️Sleepy drunk 1/2 a drink & my eyes get heavy then I start looking for a comfy chair, couch… shoulder I'd assume my 52% European dna would hold but imagine the 41% Spanish side & 11% Portuguese side are arguing over who invented sangria while my 38% Indigenous side drinks, smirks at debate, & 😴

🎥 EDGE VIZ (tracking data): Cole Smith scores for the Vegas Golden Knights on a snap shot (03:37 remaining in the the 3rd period). #VegasBorn

New trucking authority owner. Zero revenue history. Can't get equipment financing. I hear this story every week and every week I say the same thing: Card stack first. Here's the play: Get $50K-$100K at 0% interest through card stacking. Put it toward your truck purchase or down payment.

The violent scenes that played out in central Sydney last night were deeply troubling, and entirely foreseeable. We are Australians, first and foremost. Inviting a foreign head of state to Australia when the consequences for social cohesion are so obvious shows a serious failure of judgment.

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“We’re feeling cr*p as a country. It felt like someone just lifted us all up a bit”. “I don’t think people are feeling jollier having seen speeches about checks and balances.” Are you feeling 'jollier' having watched the King’s Congress speech?

📍 Montilivi, porta a porta i barri a barri. Hem tornat a sortir al carrer per escoltar, parlar i conèixer de prop les inquietuds dels veïns i veïnes. Perquè el futur de #Girona també es construeix així: des dels barris, amb la gent i trepitjant la ciutat. 🟣 Ens movem per Girona.

Burn It All! 'Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3' Game Boy

"We are picking the biggest fight anyone in Michigan could pick." VNP Executive Director joins The Left Hook to give an update on the Mop Up Michigan campaign. Join us tomorrow for our Petition Turn-In Press Conference! Go to vnp.vote/livestream to view the livestream! #MopUpMichigan #Money

🌧️ Algunos puntos de Ourense registraron granizo de más de dos centímetros Los vientos muy fuertes complicaron la situación ↘️ /provincia/tormentas-electricas-sacuden-ourense-semana-alerta_1_20260524-4288618.html

Hypocrisy is something that will always infect Conservatives! #Freepalestine, #Progressivism, #Justice

Exploring cardiovascular innovation? The BHF Healthcare Implementation Fund Round 6 closes on 8 June! This is an opportunity to develop projects that improve cardiovascular care delivery while demonstrating measurable impact. Find out more: www.healthinnovationoxford.org/news-and-eve...

This is sad and unacceptable for people who want to serve on our judiciary OP: @couriernewsroom

#TriviaTime #MikeWawowski #DCA #FindingNemo  #ScubaDiving please watch movie an ending credits. You will see him. 

Robinhood Markets shares gained over 11% on Thursday after the launch of the Invest America app, with the first invitation emails sent Thursday to eligible users. #FreeMoney #Robinhood #InvestAmerica #Investing #FinancialHelp

🇬🇧 Royal Marines strike back! After French & US forces failed, NATO sends in the British Commandos to hit hard where others couldn’t. ⚔️ British Mod action 🎖️ 1989 gear, modern fight 📹 Follow the chaos as Gamemaster 👉 youtu.be/F7BN9e1KG98 #ArmaReforger #Milsim #BritishMod #Krynka @armaplatform.com

here have some carver asmr 🪚🎶 credit: LitchDG

In this week's Hell Gate Podcast, we tackled a few takes from our NYC Hot Takes 2026 bracket, including the take that the ubiquitous boob light is actually very cool and functional. Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

qtp with a game you played as a teenager!

William Glackens

Wrapping up May and Aging Life Care month with this reel 💚10 years after graduating med school, Dr. G @drmamakai.bsky.social returned to Austin, Texas for the TOP TIER 42nd Annual National ALCA conference 💜 LEARN more on the podcast S4:E5 with President Nina

"C'est vraiment un gros tas de merde." - Dr. Ian Malcolm

Now that's just fucked up. You already ran her hand over and then you gotta throw the whole ass bike at her. 😭 #AEW #AEWCollision #WrestleSky

Inderdaad Schatjes

#CleanAir is fundamental to the well-being of people and ecosystems, and #AirPollution impacts us all. SSN's #SMEP Programme works to curb air pollution & greenhouse gas emissions by diverting various waste streams from landfill & open-air burning. Find out more here: buff.ly/MrZXJmq #CleanAirNow

A federal judge blocks RFK Jr.'s changes to childhood vaccine policy. Science-based public health guidance still matters! @drhaydeebrown.bsky.social @sonyasloanmd.bsky.social @meidastouch.com #Vaccines #RFKJr

It's so strange to see China boast about their supposed lead in AI robotics when it's really just remote controlled puppeting.

Vote Reform, get Tory. The truth about Jenrick...

taylor swift, they will NEVER make me hate you

Spooky season is almost here! #seattle #ballard #movietheater #movies #film #majesticbaytheatres

Once in power, Putin cut taxes for elites, consolidated media (directly or via loyalists) & sought to manipulate the electoral process. Sound familiar? Some parallels are hard to ignore. The difference? The US has strong checks, an active civil society & deep democratic traditions—that gives me hope

Why AI Is Not Software!

BREAM: The Bureau of Labor Statistics says inflation is now outpacing wage growth. How do you answer that concern? HASSETT: That's a technical matter. Personal income includes things like transfers and food stamps that we have been reducing as part of our effort to make government leaner and meaner

Can I pet that dog? We barking. #dog #bark #pet #love #meow

Casely Wireless Portable Power Banks Light Up. The lithium-ion batteries in these power banks overheat and ignite creating serious fire and burn hazards. #RecallAlert #FireHazard #BatterySafety #TechRecall #ConsumerSafety

The mind is in pain and the body cries out. Need to head to bed early; nite to all my fellow freaksters and weirdlings.

@ladyjulia1997.bsky.social 🫡 Jawohl Herrin 🫡 Aus Rücksicht vor Ihnen und allen anderen hier hat 🐷 heute mal seine Gentleman Show (Grunzi Hill Show) im Comic/Cartoon Stil verfasst. Aber Sie sehen Herrin, bewegen tut sich Grunzi schon mal ganz gut. Die Abmagerungskur hat schon etwas geholfen.

Die SPD muss Haltung zeigen und für die Klimaschutzziele einstehen. Sie müssen einfach nur stehenbleiben und die aktuelle gesetzliche Regelung verteidigen. ✍️ Hier die Petition von FFF unterschreiben: weact.campact.de/petitions/re...