“The influence of Nicola Sturgeon on the SNP manifesto is far greater than I expected” Andy Maciver points out that the SNP's manifesto policies are very similar to those of Nicola Sturgeon’s: there is a great focus on social issues, but not so much on the economy…

“I’m tired of people whining about it afterwards… go and vote” Andy Maciver reflects on the Scottish election results, and suggests that the system could function better if different, Scotland only, political parties ran for election to Holyrood.

How will Ivan McKee do as Cabinet Secretary? Geoff Aberdein and Andy Maciver discuss their admiration for Ivan McKee and suggest that John Swinney was right to promote him to Cabinet Secretary for Public Service Reform.

Are too many people going to university? The Scotsman's Education Correspondent, Catriona Stewart, reacts to Malcolm Offord's comments on university attendance in Scotland. She asks if it is, in fact, the right destination for everyone.

“That’s the party that will be the most successful in this debate” Geoff Aberdein sums up frustrations that Scotland's energy industries has with different political parties, and what he thinks John Swinney could do to get them on his side.

“None of these gimmicks make any difference” Food price caps might win headlines in a campaign – but strategically? A disaster. #Scotland #Politics #Economy #Elections #UKPolitics

Why are the SNP not paying the cost of governing? @ailsahenderson.bsky.social from the University of Edinburgh points out that the SNP seem to bucking the trend of long-term governments waning in popularity, with the party ahead in every Scottish Parliament election opinion poll.

“In order to be a nation that builds ships, we need to be a nation that has ships” Andy Maciver and Geoff Aberdein agree that Scotland should be a nation of shipbuilding… but that currently Scotland’s infrastructure won’t allow for that to happen.

Does an SNP majority actually rely on Reform success? Andy Maciver suggests that SNP achieving their target of a majority in the Scottish Parliament could come down o how much Reform is able to split other parties’ vote on polling day.

Join us at Easter Road Stadium in Edinburgh as we record the biggest episode of Holyrood Sources yet as Calum Macdonald, Andy Maciver and Geoff Aberdein interview the leaders of Scotland's six major political parties! Tickets available at: holyroodsources.com/live

Deputy Presidential Office head Pavlo Palisa said Russia made manning its unmanned systems troops a priority this year but effectively failed the Q1 recruitment campaign. He said Moscow targeted technical students and graduates, but young Russians are not rushing into the army. #Russia

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The state of our city is strong, but if we don’t get serious—about the work, our priorities, and about working together to imagine and achieve the city we all envision—our trajectory will not be.

Election #corruption

Sky News goes all in on TikTok @farazosman.bsky.social (MD, Gold Wala) and @cmcardle.bsky.social (Co-CEO, CMG Productions) on The Media Club with @mattdeegan.com. 📺 https://youtu.be/zKK8FKb0zrc 🔈 https://podfollow.com/themediaclub

BIG news, Kling O1 is now on Mago! We're working on fleshing out the best implementation of the model on the market: iterate at the frame level or video level, reuse, upscale, all within a proper video editing timeline. Our focus is to provide a professional experience dedicated to VFX and film

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The U.S. Federal Reserve expects to cut rates once this year after leaving rates unchanged for a second straight time Wednesday.

The black sheep often becomes the GOAT. Why? Because they learn to take inventory of their life, embrace discipline, and keep getting back up — even when nobody is clapping. #MindsetMatters #DisciplineEqualsFreedom #EntrepreneurMindset #RealEstateInvesting

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If a Zionist tells you there was no such thing as Palestine, show him Shakespeare’s Othello Act IV, Scene 3 "I know a lady in Venice would have walked barefoot to Palestine for a touch of his nether lip.” This was 423 years ago, or 355 years before Israel was created in 1948

🌴 Good Day Passed Aways🌴 Today feels like a day worth a walk and hanging out with the boyz IRL 💀🤙 Gonna grab some pizza with the guys and hang on my comp. So a, now rare, stream may just happen 👀

BREAKING NEWS An Israeli airstrike on a home in central Gaza City leaves 4 dead and 15 injured. The target was the northern Gaza brigade commander of Hamas and the deputy commander of the Gaza city brigade #AureFreePress #News #press #Israel #gaza

Russia to build first nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan For daily global news videos, please visit Ranked.News/videos

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On the first drive of the game, Kaden Shields-Dutton is getting loose. Really good run from the RB to start his night off. #FAU #CFB

We know this war in the Middle East is having an impact.  We've acted to maintain our nation's fuel security and shield Australians from the worst.

Artist honors Southwest Detroit’s grief over deportations with community altars #midwestagendaartnews #immigration #communityart #michiganartists

Another failed pop at the nonce-in-chief, was it?

the mushroom pipe didn't really have a way to stand on its own without rolling so I braided some wire and added hot glue to the wire ends and also the bottom of the bowl

from the archives #Caturday

Liam Lefebvre and Jaxsin Vaughan go out of penalty box and towards each other to throw punches

Military Fighter Jets Collide MID AIR At Idaho Air Show

Il fatigue, ce Finkielkraut ! Lui ne doit pas oublier ses origines et sa judéité, mais quand ce sont d’autres venus d’ailleurs ou d’une autre religion, ça devient un grand remplacement ... Et c’est grave ce qu’il dit sur Mélenchon, qui n’a jamais parlé d’abandonner la laïcité !

”I didn't notice a little box on my chair.“, Harry Kim

Does Maryland need artificial intelligence-powered camera surveillance at stop signs?

With the weather set to warm up, it’s a great chance to get outside and soak up some Vitamin D 🌞 A short walk or bike ride can help boost your mental wellbeing. Watch our animation for a few simple tips 🚶🏽‍♀️‍➡️🚵🏽🌼 @nhscandm.bsky.social

Mental health at work can't be JUST a line item. It has to be infrastructure. Nicole Van Heel walked into HR in construction and learned suicide is the leading cause of death. She didn't wait. She trained 40%+ of her company in Mental Health First Aid. Full episode: www.youtube.com/live/DXxnjw2...

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2016: world first whale snot drones, PhD, Tonga, children’s education and so much more. 10 years later, I’m still on my quest to create wildlife content through my science. The science continues! #2016 #whalesnot #drone #travel #whale

Control of the rifle helps ensure the bullet impacts right where it’s wanted. It takes practice, but is easy to master once properly taught. We love SAFETY and it shows! . #kidssafefoundation #gunsafety #shootsteel

Hope is good. Protest actions better. But yes. Due to his bad eating habits and being over-weight + whilst smooching the Evil dystopian leaders: The days are numbered. You reap what you sow.

"★★★★★ For all its showmanship, exquisite period details and flashy Tarantino-style denouement, Filho’s film never loses its profound emotional ache, or the central idea — that the departing dictatorship left behind an entire population in a state of trauma." Kevin Maher @thetimes.com

High school students rocked their first brake job using Skillmaker + NAPA XcceleratoR 🔧💡 XR + AI made learning fast, fun, and confidence-boosting. Huge thanks to NAPA Auto Parts and EdTech for believing in our mission. 👉 skillmaker.ai 👉 napaxccelerator.com #Skillmaker #XRtraining #EdTech

Did Ellen G. White Say “Do Not Study New Light”? Truth Explained Did Ellen G. White really warn against studying new light? Discover the full context behind her statements, what she actually taught about truth, and how Seventh-day Adventist Churc

Ten years after the 1st Global Action Plan on #AMR, it’s time to rethink resistance as more than a biomedical issue. Our new commentary discusses three social science perspectives to more effectively address AMR. Now online ahead of print in @whobulletin.bsky.social ➡️ bit.ly/4rzDS0k

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Succulent Chinese Wheels acquired. I promptly wrecked it too. #forzahorizon6

🧵 Nový Spotlight 👉 https://aktln.cz/ab0qoe 👈 🔵 Česká ekonomika zpomaluje a vláda veřejně přiznává obavy ze zdražování. Přesto podle ekonoma a někdejšího člena Národní ekonomické rady vlády Petra Zahradníka nehrozí masivní inflace, která české peněženky […] [Original post on zpravobot.news]

Hammer space is already funny but even better when characters do it with entire vehicles

Are you excited for the future of Pokemon? Featuring @thefrenchdipdesign.com #pokemon #nintendo #gaming

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