In this week's #FreeFictionFriday response essay, urban planner and CEO Kate Gordon discusses the world presented in Pippa Goldschmidt's "The Way Out," exploring how we emotionally distance ourselves from disaster until it's at our doorstep. Use the link below to read! issues.org/futuretensef...

This month’s #FutureTenseFiction story is “The Pocket Box” by Gunnar Anderson. A new discovery breaks the bounds of physics as we once understood them. Quickly, scientific awe morphs into commercial prospecting—with little regulation and horrifying consequences. More here: issues.org/futuretensef...

This week's #FreeFictionFriday is “Things That Bend, But Don’t Break” by S.B. Divya. Increasingly frequent storms worsen in Puerto Rico, but push for clean energy revitalizes the island. Read more here: csi.asu.edu/story/san-ju...

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...

This week's #FreeFictionFriday pick, "The Baker of Mars" by @karlschroeder.bsky.social follows Myrna, a chef serving settlers colonizing Mars. Relocation seems promising, until a visit with a friend reveals the expansion is quickly draining the planet's aquifers. www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/3ipli...

This week’s #FreeFictionFriday features Driftless by Scott Dorsch; the story of a man named Raimond Olmstead. We follow his journey as he recounts his decision to stay with his memory-ridden house in the lonely country despite the apocalyptic storms that plague it. 🔗 csi.asu.edu/story/driftl...

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...

Check out this week’s #FreeFictionFriday, “The Middle” by author @erinkwagner.bsky.social , in which a Michelin-starred restaurant installs a robotic sous-chef, and the human staff walk out. Nate, the head chef, is the only one who remains to oversee the transition. 🔗 issues.org/futuretensef...

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...

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...

Trump accused House Minority Leader Jeffries, D-NY., of inciting the most recent assassination attempt against him, further escalating his feud with the top Democrat.

"By the time we got it done, we'd both be mad at each other." 𝐁𝐮𝐳𝐳 𝐇𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 reflects on the power of saying "No." When he was a loan officer, if someone asked for a construction loan, he turned them down. Why? Because dabbling in a niche you don't master is a recipe for disaster. He

Patriot Front got a small faction of their losers in the back of a hot-ass Penske Truck in the middle of May (which is illegal in TN thx to their 2024 stunt..) to do bs along the KY line. Memorial Day is a few weeks away and the group statistically speaking, should be appearing.

EPSTEIN’S SHADOW OVER BITCOIN? New reports are raising explosive questions about Bitcoin’s early days — and the name Jeffrey Epstein just entered the conversation 👀 .theguardian.com/technology/2026/feb/09/jeffrey-epstein-crypto #Bitcoin #Crypto #Epstein #Blockchain #HiddenHistory #CryptoTruth

📝It's been a busy week in Parliament and in West Dunbartonshire! Take a look at some of what I got up to last week as your MP👇

US Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) explains why reforming Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) is so critical in this moment. It’s allll about AI—and if we don’t get some protections we’re gonna be cooked. #fisa

YOU REPUBLICANS ARE WORTHLESS PIECES OF 💩 WHO CAN CARE LESS ABOUT HUMANITY OR THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 🇺🇸. THE OATH YOUNS TOOK YOU DISRESPECTED THAT ON DAY 1 JUST LIKE YOU SCJ C S REPUBLICANS IS DISRESPECTING THAT OATH FOR THE PAST YEAR. YOU GOT US IN A WAR AND THE POTUS IS BEGGING FOR HELP.!!!

People pull triggers—violence existed before guns. Media makes it normal. Root causes: mental health, desensitization. Empathy and connection heal. #EmpathyMatters #Resilience #ViolencePrevention #MentalHealth

Today's video is a poetry reading, done by me. The piece is called: "Lyrebird" | (C) A.T. Pike | April 29, 2019

SHIDA WITH THE KENDO STICK! Watch #AEWDoN LIVE on HBO Max PPV

Check out the full instructions and handout here: https://lead4ward.com/strategy-snap-chat/ #lead4ward #instructionalstrategies #highqualityinstructionalmaterial #hqim

I saw this in Leadville CO, it seems to require plenty of alcohol

Self-kindness isn't selfish - it's strategic. When you stop being your own worst enemy, you become your own best ally. Game changer alert! 🚨 Comment 'Self-Kindness' below, and we'll DM you the exclusive link to our full YouTube video & exercise!

It’s Dawid - the process

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The people of Pakistan have to decide. Will they accept the servitude of a tyrant or will they continue to resist and fight for their Constitutional rights? #Resist✊🏼

Misty Acres, Louisiana Bayou, 1920s The Colonel's Bequest

Akil Thomas keeps the Springfield Thunderbirds on track🤝 #WBSvsSPR | #CalderCup

Not a sea critter, though I guess you could call it pycnogonid shaped. Got a ton of rain today & this wolf spider managed to get stuck in the watering can. I set it free.

👏 We thank @maggiechapman.bsky.social for raising the Dundee Coalition's #HousingEmergency Action Plan with First Minister @johnswinney.bsky.social at today's FMQ's. The scale of Dundee's housing issues is impossible to ignore - it's time for the city's decision makers to act ⌛.

What about China? A line that gets wheeled out during any discussion on climate change. It has a unique dual position. Biggest emitter. But arguably also the biggest leader and positive example. Fascinating new episode on COP30 and Climate Politics out now. 🎧⬇️ bit.ly/PP/COP30_climate_politics

This sucks man. I guess it's still usable but it's really hard to look at. Thank god my drawing tablet works as a second screen.

@repmcgovern.bsky.social asked Rep. Mike Bost twice if he would allow a vote on an amendment to remove new fee increases (The Mike Bost Home Tax) on VA home loans. Bost: "I would not." He called protecting veterans from a fee hike a "poison pill." Tell Congress to VOTE NO - https://bit.ly/4f0Bn3u

Ele no carrinho 😭🗣️

As Trump plans his redneck celebrations, builds monuments 2 himself & demands his face b put on our currency, the people of this country struggle 2 survive. We’re headed in2 an existential crisis because of trumps hubris & ineptitude. It won’t b gas alone. EVERYTHING will get HIT. Get Ready #Iran

We’re honored to present Songs Of Orpheus for your GRAMMYs® consideration this year. - Best Classical Solo Vocal Album - Best Engineered Album, Classical - Best Contemporary Classical Composition To all voting members—thank you for considering Songs Of Orpheus. #Grammys

Romantasy or dark academia? Hardcover or paperback? Library or bookstore? PEN America was on the scene and asking some hard-hitting questions at the Indie Lit Fair during #PENWorldVoices.

PeelingFlesh's Mychal Soto really really likes Ibanez guitars... #peelingflesh #digitaltourbus #gearmasters #ibanezguitars #guitarist

Found my style I think. Been working all day to figure out the way I want it.

THIS CROWD 😳 The Montreal Victoire fans SHOWED OUT to celebrate their Walter Cup championship 🏆 (via @PWHL_Montreal) Original post

The funniest part of redpill relationship advice is how often they accidentally describe not loving their partner.

This man does nothing but spew hateful rhetoric & cause more division between the Political Party’s & the American people. This country will never be united or great under trump! And that’s 100% facts! 💯

lmao! Fox & Friends played a clip of old man Trump ranting about his ballroom to his daughter in law during an interview that will air tonight

Weather was perfect in #Monaco, 70degF, light breeze. #MonteCarlo.

Hollywood Climate Summit goes 100% plant-based! 🌱 Chef Chris Tucker + LA’s top vegan chefs served an incredible feast. 💚 💥WATCH watch.unchainedtv.com/videos/holly... 👉🏽 Stream thousands of free shows & films — compassion-led, plant-powered. 🌱 
🌱 GO VEGAN #vegan #climateaction

Greetings from Montreal! Here's a look behind the scenes of the fabulous rockstar life of a speaker before the MISSION Hubs Forum tomorrow. #speaker #integratedstorytelling #talks

Hey everyone! I’m really excited for this weekend. It’s going to be another busy one, but I can’t wait to see what happens next in Trinity Trigger. Hope to catch you there—don’t be shy, come say hi! www.twitch.tv/gaming_with_...

Вшануймо хвилиною мовчання пам’ять полеглих у війні Героїв України.

Author Mosab Abu Toha reflects on how a lifetime of trauma shaped his writing, memory, and imagination.  🎬 Full episode on https://sumudpod.com  📲 Follow @dredhasan.bsky.social  | @sumudpod.com

👨‍⚖️ Yargıtay Onursal Üyesi Seyfettin Çilesiz: "İptal edilen mazbata yok. 👨‍⚖️ Özgür Özel'in genel başkan olarak gösterilmesi doğaldır, doğrudur, hukukîdir. 🗳️ Mazbata elinde olan genel başkandır."

Just entering the desert floor in my game Decksplorers #indiegames #game #deckbuilding #deckbuilder #cardgame #steam #indiedev #indiegame #SoloDev #MadeWithUnity

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We're excited to announce that the fantastic @guaca.bsky.social will speaking at #SearchNorwichXL! Estela is Senior Technical Architect in Web Performance at Shopify as well as an an international speaker, the co-founder of #MujeresEnSEO, and a co-organiser of @performanceobserver.dev.

#bitcoin #microstrategy #explore #fyp #BreakingNewsUSA Full story: https://jqjo.com/article/lishwh4d

Just put us on the PIP 😅 #sales #salescoaching #salestraining #salesleadership #salesmemes

Elle Oh Elle @ that Snowfall offshoot coming out before The Pynk reopens.

What do Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z mean to you? When the shows hit big, I was already here in Japan, running J-List, so I never got to watch the show as a fan. Although I did use the manga to study Japanese back in the day.

REMINDER: This is what the Senate GOP is fighting to shovel an additional $70 billion dollars toward.