This week's #FreeFictionResponse essay is "The Purpose of Punishment" by Randy McDonald in response to @monicabyrne13.bsky.social "Golden Rule" from @issuesinst.bsky.social McDonald relates fundamental principles of correction to the justice system in "Golden Rule". issues.org/futuretensef...

In this weeks #FreeFictionFriday response essay to Andrew Liptak's 'Deficiency Agent', Candace Rondeaux asserts a new "lack of intelligence" emerging in real-life conflict zones and reflected in the world of 'Deficiency Agent'; the new "human hesitation" in the place of human error.

In this week’s #FreeFictionFriday pick, “Things That Bend, But Don’t Break”, teenager Tanama is offered acceptance to Columbia University. But driven by her motivation to improve her home from within, Tanama declines and sets out to better her and the community’s future. csi.asu.edu/story/san-ju...

In this week's #FreeFictionFriday feature, "Coser y Cantar" by Gabriela Damián Miravete, we follow aspiring designer Trix as she chases her dreams to Los Angeles. But after uncovering deep-rooted corruption in the factory where she works, Trix is forced to take a stand. issues.org/futuretensef...

In this week’s #FreeFictionFriday feature, the powerful and wealthy evacuate Earth to relocate offplanet, leaving those without the means of escape behind. Jules Hogan’s “Those They Left Behind” explores collective action and the power of having hope for the future. csi.asu.edu/story/those-...

In this week’s #FreeFictionFriday feature, “Out of Ash,” by futurist and sci–fi author Brenda Cooper, Washington’s governor relocates and builds a new state capital after historic Olympia is flooded and destroyed. The only problem with New Olympia? No one’s moved in! 🔗 slate.com/technology/2...

This week's #FreeFictionFriday response essay, "Can We Cool Down Data?" by @theuniverse.bsky.social , explores the innovative possibilities of DNA-based digital data storage and reflects on why seeking cooler, more resilient storage alternatives is essential. issues.org/futuretensef...

In this week's #FreeFictionFriday feature, "Bigfeet" by @thekibosch.bsky.social , a group of scientists successfully brings an extinct species back from the dead: the elusive Bigfoot. The main problem? It never actually existed in the first place! 🔗 slate.com/technology/2...

This week’s #FreeFictionFriday is “Three-World Cantata” by Vandana Singh, part of the “Climate Imagination: Dispatches from Hopeful Futures” collection, a story of three manifestations of our current reality where realistic questions meet idealistic concepts. www.climatealmanac.org/pub/ud2xkkx1...

In this #FreeFictionFriday, "Deficiency Agent," author Andrew Liptak follows a platoon of soldiers who receive counterintuitive commands from TION, an AI navigation system, and find themselves in a dangerous situation that sets human judgment against algorithmic authority. issues.org/futuretensef...

We had no idea Jun Kasai lived by Satoru Sayama’s teachings. Infinitely fascinating guy. #bosj33

🗳️Primary Runoff Election Early Voting🗳️ You only have until Friday at 7pm to vote early and avoid lines on Election Day! Share this information with family and friends and remind them to vote! #Vote #SanAntonio #BexarCounty #txlege

Today in Tuapse, Ukrainian drones attacked an oil refinery 🇺🇦💪 A major fire broke out in the storage tank area. A large number of UAVs were heading toward the city ☺️ Beautiful 🥰🥰🥰 #RussianUkrainianWar #UkraineWar #Ukraine #War #SupportUkraine #UkrainianDrone #Drone #Tuapse #OilRefinery #RussianOil

How do you detect LIES in TTRPG? Roleplay? Or does a roll decide? Which is better and why? Have we lost the Role in our games? Check out the latest episode of the Lethal DIspatch as we Discuss the history of skills and where are are headed with Lethal Fantasy and the opposed skill system.

Last year, the Admin illegally terminated thousands of grants at the NEA and NEH—agencies that help generate more than $1 TRILLION in economic activity. These cuts don’t just silence voices and stymie creators. They erase the spaces where healing, connection, and community happen. It’s just WRONG!

Kolibri Global Energy Inc. (Nasdaq: KGEI, TSX: KEI) and CEO Wolf Regener presented at the Oil & Gas Virtual Investor Conference on April 16, 2026. See the complete Disclosure in the Risks and Disclosures section of b2idigital.com/disclaimer.

PRIESTS ARE ALLERGIC TO FIRE #gamedev #indiegame

Sometimes faith looks like waiting. #FaithTok #ChristianLiving #GodGoesBeforeMe #LoveLikeJesus #TrustGod #PeaceInChrist #GraceOverJudgment #christiancontent #christantiktok #christanity #BiblicalWisdom #christianfyp #fyp

Location: Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh Date: April 17 VHP-Bajrang Dal staged a protest against “love jihad,” where participants chanted slogans promoting the conspiracy theory and demanding that those allegedly indulging in “love jihad” be shot.

Vice President JD Vance says "anybody can apply" to get money from the $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund” the Justice Department is setting up as part of a deal with President Trump — offering Hunter Biden and Tina Peters as hypothetical possibilities.

Double or Nothing was amazing! First 7 matches BANGED Last two ehhhhh But the show was well paced and was worth every penny! #AEWDoN #WrestleSky

BREAKING NEWS!!!

I discussed the conflict in Iran on ABC radio yesterday. Possibility of a ceasefire is obviously a good sign of de-escalation. But the Aus Gov’t prioritising our relationship with US over international law is deeply worrying. #politas #auspol

All too common - go Warriors 🏀 (via @obscure.postings)

Owners of some iPhones are in line to get cash payments of up to $95 from Apple after the company on Tuesday reached a $250 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit for false advertising of its artificial intelligence capabilities.

Where can we find you on Walk Day? Join NAMI-NYC for our special 20th Anniversary NAMIWalks NYC + Mental Health Street Fest on Sunday, May 17. Enjoy the music, ice cream, and community coming together to raise funds for free mental health services in NYC! See you there: namiwalksnyc.org

🚨 TOMORROW FOR SUBSCRIBERS🚨 The English Civil Wars weren’t simple—and they definitely weren’t tidy ⚔️ @jonathanhealey.bsky.social joins History Rage to unpack the messy reality behind the myths and schoolbook versions. #HistoryPodcast #CivilWar #HistoryNerd

Denk nicht mal dran, ein weiteres PV-Modul zu kaufen, bevor du das hier siehst. Dein Dach, deine Kohle. Viele Installer erzählen dir Bullshit von wegen "je... #kostenWärmepumpealtbau #Potsdam

Q: What was it that made you break with Trump? Trump voter: Just seeing the lies. He put us in a war. He's putting up gold statues of himself. When are people going to wake up? All those stupid rallies I went to.I got rid of my MAGA hat. I can't even believe I wore that hat.

"Amazon starts selling its AI shopping technology to other retailers" 🛒 Kate Spade is the first confirmed customer, using the AWS Agentic Shopping Assistant to launch additional retailers are in testing 💰 It's own AI shopping assistant generated nearly $12B in sales last year buff.ly/nEE3iMV

Que font des enseignants à l’ @afp.com ? Ils viennent rencontrer les pros du fact-checking pour comprendre les désordres informationnels. 🔍 Une journée immersive… à découvrir en vidéo. 🎥✨ Formation organisée par @leclemi.bsky.social cc @factuel.afp.com

Are the police in America occupied too? Congress is. Trump is. Biden was. “America”.

Alysha Clark corner three off Jessica Shepard's 8th dime, 2 more and she has a triple double with 22 points/17 rebounds #WNBA

When we’re being berated with constant crises it can be hard to find time to do our basic civic duty of voting. I put together a guide with recommendations of progressive candidates that you may see on your ballot. TURN IN YOUR BALLOTS BY MAY 19TH #oregon #Portland #portlandoregon #primary #election

this is called topping from the bottom

“Grocery prices ain’t no joke” isn’t a meme, it’s the state of the union. People are grateful just to get to the store and still walk out distraught at the total. But sure, tell us it’s all in our heads.🤬 #WeCantAffordTrump

Discover unique 8x12 metal signs that you simply won't find anywhere else! Add a personal touch to any space with these exclusive designs.✨🔥 #SignJunky #HomeDecor #MetalSigns #UniqueFinds #InteriorDesign #DecorGoals #WallArt #HomeStyling #ExclusiveCollection #TrendingNow #ShopNow

Putin ad Astana è stato coperto da: un blindato con una posizione per un mitragliere sul tetto, un veicolo EW e un elicottero da guerra. Più 14 motociclette e due dozzine di automobili

No one-size-fits-all strategy. At @websummit.bsky.social Qatar, Rob Thurner explains why real customer pain points + audits matter for building solutions that actually work. Watch the full interview: youtu.be/mMZ1eWl4EZY #Strategy #Business #BeyondTheObvious #WhyScripted

We are the Crowds Favorite and the Best In The Game: The Timeless Torches #timelesstorches #nyliberty #wnba #lightitup #20years @timeless_torches @nyliberty @barclayscenter

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Could #Hungary's media landscape change after 16 years? The public media may undergo a reform now that there's a mandate under #Magyar but it won't be simple. @veghzsuzsanna.bsky.social states that #Orbán has dominated the public and private sector for so long, reform will be painful and complex.

Kris and Dave

Eine Polizeianwärterin wurde wegen des Tragens eines Pullovers und einer Weste mit der Aufschrift Polizei rausgeschmissen! #polizei #kündigung #news #party #fyp

Your 2026 bucket list just dropped. 🪣 🗓️ How many of these have you already checked off, and how many are you planning to go to this year? #thecitydifferent #visitsantafe #travelbucketlist

R.I.P. Guy Moon, composer on THE FAIRLY ODDPARENTS and DANNY PHANTOM. I love that "bwwomp" reaction sound he used to do on DP.

The last time we threw an office opening party, over 500 of y'all showed up, so we're hosting another one right here at our brand new office in the Castro. 📆 Thursday, April 23rd ⏰ 6:30 PM 📍582 Castro St

Dynamite Kid talking about retirement and passing his boots to "the superstar of the 1990's" Chris Benoit.

💷 Mae costau teithio a phrisiau cynyddol yn ei gwneud hi'n anodd i rai rhieni fynd i Eisteddfod yr Urdd, yn ôl rhai eisteddfodwyr. Mae'r Urdd yn dweud eu bod yn darparu mynediad am ddim i deuluoedd incwm isel.

What happens in the Gulf doesn’t stay in the Gulf. Millions of families across Africa & South Asia depend on remittances from migrant workers in Gulf states. When crisis hits, those livelihoods are often the first to suffer 🎙️ Adam Hanieh on war, oil and inequality: www.equals.ink/p/war-oil-an...

When DHS Secretary Noem was fired, many hoped things would improve and that the department would move away from incompetence and sheer evil. That hope was short-lived. Markwayne Mullin may be even worse. This video may give you a headache and dizziness. Consult your doctor if symptoms persist.

Thank you to @casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond for joining us at today’s Assembly Higher Education Committee to speak in support of our bill to study how the Pay It Forward, Pay It Back program could help California’s future students.

CELEBRATING 30 YEARS AT RIGHT DIRECTION CHURCH INTERNATIONAL #RIANNJENKINS #ILOVEMYCHURCH #GOD #BLESSED #FYP

Climb to a better future! We’re contributing to Battle for the Habitats, a global initiative raising money to protect at-risk ecosystems! You can help by buying Cairn for yourself (or a pal) on @planetplay.com . All net profits are donated to Oceana and the Rainforest Alliance.

📣 In just 3 weeks, the Media & Learning Conference 2026 brings us together to explore how media and technology are shaping the future of learning. 🗓️17-18 Jun 📍Leuven 👉 Discover the full programme and register here: buff.ly/HWq3igy #EdTech #DigitalLearning

No talk, just hugs.

Day 4 in the backrooms

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Steyer's current investments and hypocrisy⤵️ @kaitlyndoespolitics on IG: instagram.com/reel/DY_uhKXhDl9/