States Under Strain ➜ The Justice Department has unsealed an indictment charging Raúl Castro and others over a 1996 plane shoot‑down; a Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak has spread into Kampala; armed gangs have abducted pupils in

Tensions, Taxes, and Turmoil ➜ The US has intensified its naval blockade on Iran, seizing a cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz, while a global summit has convened over 50 countries to discuss fossil fuel phaseout amid the energy crisis.

Five global faultlines ➜ A Santa Marta summit has convened over 50 countries to draft roadmaps for phasing out coal, oil and gas and to mobilise practical steps on renewables and energy security.

Who's New ➜ We have gathered five lesser-known but consequential figures — a disaster rescuer, a boxer, a political leader, a conservation voice and a governor — who have been appearing in recent reporting.

Morning Thermostat ➜ Kenneth Law has pleaded guilty in Ontario to counts of aiding suicide and prosecutors have asked the court to consider his international distribution of lethal packages.

Global Fault Lines ➜ The US and Iran have extended ceasefire talks in Islamabad; oil prices have surged; Peru has held a fractious election; Brazil’s fugitive lawmaker has been detained; and antisemitic attacks have escalated in the UK.

Authority Tested ➜ Five international incidents have surfaced this week: a fatal cave dive in the Maldives, Eurovision controversy in Vienna, a deadly Bangkok rail collision, a snap election in the Bahamas, and U.S.–Cub

Unseen Power ➜ Recent events have revealed lesser-known figures wielding outsized influence in global affairs, from Iran’s IRGC generals to US insiders and African political disputes.

Five Fault‑Lines ➜ Ghana has moved to pass a law criminalising LGBTQ advocacy; Colombia has been voting while displacement and explosive injuries have surged; Myanmar’s junta has visited India seeking regional ties; a U

Five Quiet Shifts ➜ Governments across Europe, Asia and Oceania have passed or proposed laws restricting social‑media access for under‑15s/16s; Turkey and Australia have enacted bans while the UK and others are moving to

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Terminal emulation is everywhere, and it kind of sucks in most places (e.g. IDEs, editors, web browsers, etc...). Mitchell Hashimoto has a solution for that!

Portland Frog Punched with Megaphone - Portland ICE Facility Dec 16, 2025

Is Britain more involved in Gaza than the public realizes? Peter Oborne discusses RAF surveillance flights from Cyprus and UK arms links with Israel—raising questions about Britain’s role. 🎧 Episode 70 YouTube: youtu.be/V2smN5MpCnw #PeterOborne #Gaza #UKPolitics #TheEnlightenmentPodcast

It’s a country historically plagued by poverty, inflation and authoritarian government. Now, its future is in flux. A new Venezuela is being built – but for whom? That's in an upcoming episode of #CarteBlanche, Sundays at 7pm on #MNet channel 101, and #DStv Stream. #SouthAfrica #News

🚨 OHIO: TODAY is the last day to register to vote for the May 5th Primary — deadline is 9 PM tonight. Ohio has been purging voter rolls. Don’t assume you’re still registered. CHECK. Go to vote.org to register, verify, or update your info in minutes. Your vote is your voice. Use it.

We’re making sodium-ion batteries and solar panels in Australia. Powering AI, homes, and industry. Made here. Built to power the world. #haveachatai #authenticatedintelligence #ai #sodiumionbatteries #solarpower

The latest episode of Power Lines is out. In this week's episode: We break down Bari Weiss' massive forthcoming layoffs at CBS News, how MAGA Media is turning on Pam Bondi over the Epstein Files, and the FTC's threat to Tim Cook over Apple News. Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uX7...

@HouseDemocrats know that the American people deserve better. That is why we are ready, willing and able to quickly reach a bipartisan agreement that reopens the government, ensures #SNAP benefits are paid, and lowers health care costs. #MakeAmericaHungryAgain

The latest war in the Middle East has far-reaching effects, including on countries ravaged by conflicts of their own. After three years of war in Sudan, a public health clinic in Qoz Nafisa village in Khartoum state is struggling to get medicine to thousands of patients.

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I might have put too much Belmont in this walking animation #pixelart #gamedev #indiegame #DragoonDrop

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me when Mox manhandled that Italian kid 🤼

Take a walk with Dr Elizabeth and her two dogs, while she talks about public health being everywhere. #PublicHealth #Dogs

Janja, te aplaudimos de pé! #mulheresdeluta #mulheresdecoragem #criminalizaçãodamisoginia #foramachista #misoginia

Natural-sounding and difficult: A Fresh Energy by Gaskin.

 There needs to be fundamental reform of ICE. The public is crying out for that.

In a new episode of "In Focus SoCal," host Tanya McRae speaks with LA Councilmember Adrin Nazarian, who hopes people choose riding on Metro to easily get around town. Watch the interview here: http://specne.ws/GBMkNA

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The New OpenAI GPT 5.5

Which of these company trucks is your favorite? 👀 It’s been great working with L&L Painting, we can’t wait to see these out on the Gold Star Bridge 🔥 #StrobesNMore #FleetUpfit #WorkTruck #TruckBuild #AmberLighting #VehicleUpfit #ConstructionLife #JobSiteSafety #GrotonCT

I'd like to recommend the purchase of one of these to all Billionaires. Do something positive with your money for once in your miserable lives.

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And unwittingly giving a bunch of actual bad faith people reason to write thinkpieces about how the fans are fed up with AEW during their strongest run possibly ever.

Maar het gevaar komt van rechts, zegt men aan de linkerkant. De waarheid spreekt toch een heel ander verhaal...

DFL party chair richard carlbom: when trump’s ICE agents attacked our state, minnesotans did not look away. we took out our phones and we documented what happened to alex pretti and liam ramos and renee good to show the world. “when you come for our neighbors you come for all of us.”

Ah... the game's afoot, eh? #AEWDynamite

Plan to take action in each and every election coming. We need you. We need her. We need each other. We can do this.

🤩 Great attendance & active discussion at #EASLCongress today! Very insightful & interactive Networking Session on the evolving definition and #RiskStratification of ACLF, highlighting the new #ATANGOscore & the urgent need for international #Harmonisation of #ACLF criteria. @rajivjalan.bsky.social

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Chatbots helfen oder nerven nur Viele Bot Antworten wirken generisch bringt das wirklich Support Entlastung oder nur extra Frust. #customersupport #chatbot #ux

Clip I'd never seen of Merle Oberon, star of 1939's WUTHERING HEIGHTS, thanking the Chinese allies in WWII. From STAGE DOOR CANTEEN (1943).

A truly rare and blessed moment as the sangat receives darshan of a 350-year-old Guru Granth Sahib Ji.

Us, getting our place ready so we can play Subnautica Below Zero on mobile tomorrow without someone bothering us.

SAND’S 4/20 PLAN - Rob Sand wants to legalize, tax, and regulate adult-use cannabis in Iowa like alcohol — keeping tax dollars in-state, creating 7,000 jobs, and helping close the state’s $1.4 billion budget gap.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Join us for a special #ChannelKindness Storytellers Club writing workshop on Thursday, May 29 at 7 PM ET, co-hosted by Willie Greene, founder of @wetheurban.bsky.social: a virtual sanctuary for Black creativity, mental health, and empowerment. RSVP: www.channelkindness.org/the-storytel...

Militia violence & loss of land and ecosystem - the root causes of migration in Central America are complex We discuss it all + enforced disappearances in #Mexico with Ana Srovin Coralli, joining our #Patreon ep to review the documentary Toshkua by Ludovic Bonleux www.patreon.com/c/Asymmetric...

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The Ogawa-Yamanaka Stem Cell Prize recognizes individuals whose translational research has advanced cellular reprogramming technology for regenerative medicine. It also celebrates the landmark discovery of iPS cells by Shinya Yamanaka. But what are iPS cells? Learn more 👇

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Today, I stood alongside bipartisan leaders from towns across Connecticut to send a clear message: PURA needs to stand by its original decision and oppose the proposed sale of Aquarion. Families in our state cannot afford another unjustified and unaffordable rate increase.

Dave Roberts was playing along with his daughter until she tried to rug pull him

CBC Mo Amir... Listen you little fucker, your opinion is best kept to yourself. What we know is that brown folks like the Cons. Why? They protect business owners more than any others. Protect their money, lower taxes for them. But, it's what comes with them, that's SHOULD TERRIFY brown people.

Los sindicatos junto a Nueva Canarias solicitan un nuevo modelo que acabe con los problemas del transporte sanitario.

This schedule has been rated SSS for Subnautica Startforce and Symphonia! Weve also chucked in 2!!! Thats right 2!!!! Episodes of Under an Iron Roof!!!!! Thats like a whole 2 for 1 burger combo!!! But for your eyeballs!!!!!!!!!!

🇺🇦 🇷🇺 A Ukrainian strike killed at least three people in #Crimea, Moscow-installed authorities said on Thursday. This comes as new data shows #Ukraine recaptured more territory than it lost to Russian forces in May, for the second straight month. Watch for more ⤵️