Many parents are worried about the impact that social media is having on their children’s mental health and childhood, and I welcome the Government’s consultation on this matter. 🧵1/2

I’m backing government action to tackle online harms and have written to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology to raise both my own concerns and those of local residents. Thanks to BBC Radio Berkshire for covering this important issue.

I praised the vital work of charities working with the UK Government to help developing countries.

I welcome Reading Borough Council’s new Public Space Protection Order which comes into force across the town today, giving the council and police new powers to tackle anti-social behaviour like street drinking, aggressive begging, dangerous use of e-bikes and scooters, dangerous dogs and fouling.

My weekly update including: - Reading meningitis cases (please see my full update here: www.mattrodda.net/news/2026/05...) - The King's Speech - Local community events

Our Gurkha veterans have served Britain with distinction and we owe them a debt of honour. I spoke about the need for a fair deal for Gurkha veterans who retired before 1997 who are on lower pensions.

The Royal British Legion, Reading Borough Council, and local organisations like The Forgotten British Gurkha Charity are playing a vital role supporting forces veterans. I paid tribute to them and asked for best practice from Reading to be shared across the country.

It was great to visit Reading Buses to see the new fully electric 26 service. Click below to find out more about this route: www.reading-buses.co.uk/services/RBU...

Important news from the Spring Forecast with the Government building a strong and secure economy with working people better off.

As more residents move to electric vehicles it’s vital that those without off road parking have a reliable charging solution. That’s why I am pleased to see that Reading Borough Council has launched a scheme for discounted cross-pavement EV charging.

Fumo Yuuka Kazami Music of the Day 350: ZUN - Lovely Mound of Cherry Blossoms ~ Japanese Flower Dolls in Pseudo Paradise (2002) Originally from Kioh Gyoku, have you ever played it?

The Super Guppy is a large cargo aircraft that is used for hauling outsize cargo components. It is the only airplane in the world that has carried a complete S-IVB stage, the 3rd stage of the Saturn V rocket. Original post

REED: How many taxpayers' returns were leaked by the IRS in the 2020 breach? BLANCHE: Excuse me? REED: 405,427. One of them was Donald Trump, correct?BLANCHE: Donald Trump and his family. REED: And Donald Trump was president at the time. So it was his IRS that allowed this breach of privacy

eating Chinese Box for dinner

Crowd invade the pitch as East Bengal end 22 year drought for a league title in India

King Trump is bored with his Iran War. He is bored with people asking about Healthcare. He is bored with campaign promises like no new wars and affordability. The Bored King is only interested in his toys like the Gilded Ballroom... #FundHealthcareNotWar

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Modern luxury isn’t about ownership; it’s protection. In a world of distraction, true wealth lies in: clear thinking, deep sleep, slow movement, quiet living. We were taught success meant speed and noise, but value is in pauses. Choose a life that feels good inside, not just looks good outside. 🌿🕯️

12. Masterpieces of World Literature Topics: • Global literary traditions & themes • Cross-cultural narrative analysis • Historical context of major works • Translation and interpretation • Literature in a globalized world 🔗 pll.harvard.edu/course/mast...

1️⃣ #Weltweit_aKatastrophen_Thread Türkei,20.–21. Mai 2026 Starke, anhaltende Regenfälle verursachten in verschiedenen Regionen des Landes – insbesondere in der südlichen und nördlichen Türkei – Überschwemmungen, Schlammlawinen und Erdrutsche.Am 20. Mai führten heftige Niederschläge dazu, dass der ⤵️

Caption “From pacifier to power... the dark side begins 🤣”

May 17, 1986: Boston's Bill Walton with the over-the-shoulder pass to Larry Bird in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Bird had 19 PTS/16 REB/13 AST, Kevin McHale had 29 PTS/11 REB and Robert Parish had 28 PTS/12 REB in the Celtics' 111-107 win over the Bucks in Milwaukee.

"Day 085, orbit 1316 — Did you know you can spot the ISS using only your eyes? (...) Check out spotthestation.nasa.gov! I won’t be able to see you, but I’m thinking of you from up here!" – esa.int astronaut Sophie Adenot 📸 NASA/ESA – S. Adenot 
 🎥 ESA (actual elapsed time: 30 min)

The Naval update sets sail this Thursday at 1900GMT / 1400EST! 🌊🎥⛵ Don't miss the new trailer for it and subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@fcpnch

#BringBACKUkrainianChildrenNOW #Ukraine #Chuldren #MOREthan20k #PutinAbductsUkrainianKids #PutinHuylo

How to mobilize voters and coordinate election security in areas off grid — without cell or internet service. thedemlabs.org/2026/05/09/o... @gailwaldby.bsky.social #ElectionSecurity #Meshtastic #VoterProtection #OSINT

luigi is a shipper i guess

Farage backed Donald Trump on the Iran war - without actually stopping to think if it was a good idea - demonstrated by his U-Turn after he realised the impact. We need leaders who think about whats in the best interest’s of British people - not the interests of a warmonger in the White House.

Pro AI people just be yapping saying a whole lot of nothing.

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Protest time in Lawrence, Kansas

We have to keep calling this evil out and hold them accountable. History cannot repeat in this way. We, the people, have to make sure the law holds them accountable. #Accountability #ICE #Chinga #LaMigra #History

The disappointment when you find what you think is someone's secret diary only to find out they're just reading Red Rising

We don’t have to ask ourselves what we would have done at dark moments in our history. We are in one of these moments where history is calling on us. Now it's on us, what will we do? I believe we must stand up.

It’s 2026 and this statement about capitalism and the auto industry is so true today! #capitalism #autoindustry #money #america

Posted 3 weeks ago "turtle_eggsplorer: All these baby #turtles would not have survived without #conservation intervention. 🌊 The conservation team on @cousineislandseychelles return these baby Hawksbill #seaturtles onto the beach following their successful hatching in their hatchery." thread 2 👇

Bluesky is ALIVE!

Source #Japan #Nippon

Max Blumenthal says that Tucker Carlson deserves the Nobel Peace Prize.

... paar Flugzeuge und den Rest vom Sonnenuntergang mit f/18.0 und 1/40s um die Dunkelheit auszugleichen. Werde mich jetzt dann hinlegen, morgen der erste Teil vom Umzug. Heißt 3h Arbeit, dann Auto beladen, 3h Arbeit und dann Zuhause ausladen. Wird schon werden. 💪 Schlaft gut. 🖖 😴 Gute Nacht 3/3

No. 4 scores goal no. 5 🚨

🔴 NO KINGS RALLY ‼️ Sunday, June 14th Just happens to be Trümp's Birthday Let's US remind him of who he works for‼️ #NoKings #SaveTheDate

This is going to shake things up, UAE is leaving OPEC.

This is the best new “barbershop” in town 😉 @gatsbysnm Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge is the newest place in Santa Fe to imbibe and indulge. The Art Deco speakeasy is located in the Railyard and is sure to make you feel glamorous. Open Tuesday to Saturday from 4pm-11pm

Gran and Grandpa came here cuz they heard that it was great The system they came from was riddled with mandates Sacrificed their jobs for their children's fates They settled on a home in this American State #democracy #immigration #nokings #folkpunk #songwriter

Is It Pawsible? Ep. 22: Mini Golf #furry #fursuit #paws #challenge #minigolf

That you will go on walking, and that you love what you are. “Lines for Winter” by Mark Strand #winter #poetry

Cleaning other people in relationships #psychology #neuroscience #andrewhuberman #stanford #yaleuniversity #relationships

FBI Hunted Bigfoot: The Shocking Truth Revealed #fbi #bigfoot

I'm not sure I can pull off the short-sleeve shirt & tie combo. But it got people to the moon and back. Well done NASA. Stick With Me (Everly Brothers / Alison Krauss & Robert Plant cover)

Good news: Crooked Con is back! Join us Nov. 5-7 in Washington, DC. We’ll reflect on the lessons of 2026 and debate the best ways to turn those lessons into strategies to win in the elections to come. Head to crookedcon.com for updates including when tickets go on sale!

Greetings all, here are all the Poké Balls from the games (and a nod to the anime as well). I hope you all like it! (I don't own Pokémon, I just like to draw them!) #Artist #Artwork #Art #Pokemon #Games

FOH I'm the coldest. 🥹

Turn up the Amp for another #Tigers Victory

Trails fans when they try and get you into the series.

OH NO GALVINI!!! #restitched

While much of the reporting on Cuba comes from abroad, an outlet called Belly of the Beast reports from within the country itself. Liz Oliva Fernández spoke with us about they manage to report during blackouts, resource shortages and an escalating US pressure campaign. ▶️ youtu.be/ZRanxLboBNA

The psychic documentation of Mashanin: a young armed man knocks on a house door trying to get the occupants to leave, then opens fire and flees. (Read Aish)

HERE WE GO!