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

Five Flashpoints ➜ A U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports and repeated seizures by Iran have sharply reduced traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and redirected dozens of tankers.

Local ripples, global risk ➜ FIFA has accepted Mexico’s offer to host Iran’s World Cup base in Tijuana while Iran will still play matches in US cities; Everest has seen record permits and hundreds of summits this season; Israeli‑

Weekmakers ➜ Gilt yields have surged, inflation has risen on energy pressure, Iran’s breakout estimate has stayed roughly the same, covert Israeli activity in Iraq has been reported, Israel has confirmed secret co

Five Outsiders ➜ Five outsiders have popped into the headlines through governance crises, criminal pleas, diplomatic visits, security speeches and a deadly insurgent attack.

Power, Pressure, Peril ➜ The Global Sumud Flotilla has challenged Israel’s Gaza blockade, China has increased economic controls against the US, and attacks have damaged Chernobyl’s containment shell.

Five to Know ➜ A judicial challenge has been filed over the Scottish ministers' refusal to approve the 432MW Scoop Hill wind farm.

Flashpoints: Five ➜ Senegal’s president has dissolved the government after a rupture with his former ally Ousmane Sonko; CENTCOM has conducted self‑defence strikes in southern Iran against missile sites and boats; the P

Five crises, now ➜ The UN-backed IPC has reported that 19.5 million Sudanese are facing acute hunger, with 135,000 in catastrophic conditions and 825,000 children expected to suffer severe acute malnutrition.

Frontlines Unravel ➜ Insurgent coalitions have mounted coordinated offensives in Mali and Nigeria and drone strikes have continued to hit civilians in Sudan while Gaza’s ceasefire has failed to stop deadly violations.

"Fábio Gomes Trindade is a Brazilian street #artist known for blending #murals w/ the natural environment. By #painting #portraits onto city walls & incorporating nearby #trees & #plants into the composition, he transforms branches & foliage into flowing hair & organic extensions of his subjects."

We're excited to announce that Hawthorn is featured in Steam Animal Fest from Monday, Nov 11th through Sunday, Nov 16th! Check out Hawthorn on Steam and Wishlist today! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3078150/Hawthorn/ #hawthorn #indiegames #videogames #pcgames #cozygames

Does that faint heartbeat still have a tale to tell? Inject the lifeblood back into your story with #KidlitZombieWeek —a full week of blog posts, discussions, and #prizes. June 1-5 on BlueSky and Instagram www.instagram.com/kidlitzombie... #WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity #KidLitArt

האדרת בני אדם שנולדו במקלט לבעלי חיים למה ללמד ילדים ש#ישו לידה יציבה היא נורמלית בלי להתייחס לגזענות זה #חולה חולה🤢🫳 Planetoftheapes🤮 בחרו את האמת, בחרו דיוק, בחרו חיים theorionblogown.blogspot.com/2025/03/glam... #Home #City #News #Entertainment #Business #israel #USA #GAZA #Palestine #Goyim

Every night I drive my SHITBOX TRUCK to the graveyard and hope that there is an evil monk that I can sneak up behind and shoot in the head. GUESS WHAT!!! TONIGHT WAS MY LUCKY NIGHT!! #gamedev #indiegame #immersivesim

RP• @jolly_good_ginger Democracy ended today in Virginia. So here’s the historical precedence for that….

If we get there, I'm learning the dance. 🤞🏻👀

One of Russia's largest oil refineries is burning after an overnight drone strike. Russia's own air defense reportedly hit a high-rise, killing and wounding civilians. Ryazan refinery: 17 million tons annual capacity. Now on fire.

The Supreme Court is expected to rehear this case — and could move to ban medication abortions — just not right now.

Some military retirees may be eligible to receive both full retired pay and VA disability compensation at the same time, but not everyone qualifies.

Introducing: Nature Can’t Afford the Banker This paper compiles leading economic research showing how protecting nature and tackling climate change strengthens Canada’s economy. 🌱📈 There are no economic excuses for abandoning nature! Read it here: wildernesscommittee.org/NatureCantAffordBanker

Listen how happy this kid is. Hire me for parties... #standup #comedy #laughter

A Júlia Duailibi pegou datas de notícias dos escândalos do Master e demonstrou q Flávio Bolsonaro ligou para Daniel Vorcaro já nessa época. Ele insiste q ñ é dinheiro público. Se usasse a Lei Rouanet, teria captado de forma transparente de empresas privadas. Ninguém pede dinheiro pra filme assim

Byrdie issues an apology for last night.

@ayman.msnbc.com shares imam’s reaction after shooting Three people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Ayman Mohyeldin, who spoke to Imam Taha Hassane of the San Diego Islamic Center after the shooting, joins The Weeknight.

Israeli settlers block children from school with razor wire.

jazzy with a stink⚡️ #boombapbeats #boombap #beats #hiphop #music

💊 #PlaceboEffekt – Jedes #Medikament hat diese geheime #Zutat!✨ 📺 youtu.be/TPCADLkSBWM 📎 philosophies.de/index.php/20... #Medizin #Psychologie #Bewusstsein #Heilung #Therapie #ArztPatientBeziehung #Wissenschaft #Grenzgebiete #Verschränkung #Parapsychologie #Zoomposium #WalterVonLucadou

The new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (formerly GST credit) offers a one-time top-up and a 25% boost for five years—but many modest-income families won’t qualify. Exempting the first $25,000 of income would be better. #CanadaGroceriesBenefit #GSTCredit #CostOfLiving #TaxRelief #Groceries

Stressed out at the airport? Trump and Republicans keep choosing ICE instead of a long-term deal to pay TSA agents. This wasn't inevitable. It was a choice. Gas prices? Job losses? Tariffs? All choices. Michigan, this November, we choose too.

🔴 DIRECTO | La Policía encontró en la casa de Julio Martínez 286.070 euros repartidos en una bolsa de golf, una caja y el baño, entre otros lugares social.elpais.com/aff…

This animated map shows 196 years worth of passenger rail in Great Britain. They come, they go. Let's just say that these days no Brit would dream up a character like Thomas the Tank Engine. Source: buff.ly/qzHUti4

🇸🇪🇺🇦President Zelenskyy: We expect to receive the first Gripen fighter jets within the next 10 months. Importantly, they will arrive with a weapons package that will also strengthen our defense against Russian guided aerial bombs.

#Repost #TrumpIsAConvictedFelon

Fred Wellman on Trump's misreading of NATO — and the partner that stood beside us training Iraqi forces in Baghdad. The bullying has a cost, and our allies are no longer going along. Watch full video here: substack.com/@thekenharba...

Today, we honor the 1.5 million lives lost to the Armenian Genocide of 1915 perpetrated by the Turkish government of the Ottoman Empire. 111 years later, it’s important to combat disinformation about this atrocity and defend the human dignity of all people.

$390M just hit Ethereum in aggressive buying 🚨 XRP derivatives are rebounding at the same time Macro cooled → smart money stepped in FAST This could be the early signal of a trend shift… Or just a short-lived bounce 👀 #crypto #ethereum #xrp #markets #trading

Insurance companies have teams of adjusters and lawyers working to protect their bottom line. You deserve a team fighting just as hard for you. If you’ve been injured, don’t face them alone. Call Cantor Injury Law today or visit CantorInjuryLaw.com. YOU CAN COUNT ON CANTOR!

𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘿𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙮 𝙂𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙩𝙝 𝙏𝙞𝙥 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙒𝙚𝙗𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙮 | Day 97: Send a thank you email to your email list. No sales pitch, just genuine appreciation. It strengthens loyalty and keeps your brand top of mind. 📧

The Boulder that was personified like The Rock

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Nearly half of Arkansans are worse off than last year. Rising costs for groceries, rent, & healthcare create a weekly burden. Trade wars have devastated farming while national debt grows. We must stop digging the hole deeper and choose a different path. That's why I'm running. www.JeffWadlin.com

🤬Galati, Romania, a Shahed attacked a high-rise building.

Good wrap + analysis of the Eugene Peacehealth fiasco from Dr. Glaucomflecken.

#ChrisRiker #KeepReading #Booktok #Booktokformen #ShortStory #Author #IndieAuthor #MarchReading #March #TBR

RED CARD 🟥 Josh Belluz is given a second yellow card after kicking the ball away during a foul and Pacific will see out the match with 10 men 🔥 🔴 Watch #CPLSoccer on OneSoccer

Solidarity wins! It carried the day in USL with the players.

#InFocus 🌍 European Union and international partners, government representatives, and civil society organisations meet for a high-level briefing on reinforcing reintegration support systems for returning migrants in Tajikistan. 🔗 Discover more at: www.icmpd.org/news/strengt...

‼️ÚLTIMA HORA | La UCO registra la sede del PSOE en Ferraz por una presunta financiación irregular 🟥 DIRECTO | EXPlay y radio https://f.mtr.cool/vwctjynael

Faith is always at work. 💭 #UnityChurch #NewThought #Faith #UnityofWestchester #Westchester

INCOMING BRIGHTIS: This week is the first week of FANTASY MONTH! So we started off with a game that we can't read the dialogue that well. But its ok because we get the gist. Join us for Brightis on PS1 BABY!

Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈 ^w^ Game: The Division 2 #furry #furries #FurryFandom #FurryCommunity #PrideMonth #LGBTQIA+ #TheDivision2

“She knows her baby dad’s aggressive… then you don’t want to be put in that situation.” 😳 The shop got real today. 🎧 Full convo → “Do a Woman’s Finances REALLY Matter to Men in 2026?” 🎥 Watch here: youtu.be/C8Oc0dmIVd4 Is this a red flag or just real life in 2025? 💭 #ModernDating

The average person will ingest a credit cards worth of plastic this week. In climate check on NY1 ,@cherylwillsny1 and I are talking about plastics and their possible impact on climate change. Watch on spectrum cable, Comcast, Spectrum News app, Apple TV, and Roku.

Treat yourself! Make it a Podcast Friday with the Women Road Warriors empowerment talk show podcast wherever you listen to podcasts or @ www.womenroadwarriors.com #CasualFriday #PodcastFriday #Podcast #Women

IDK how I got suckered into it at the time (I've learned this damn lesson before) but I'm officially never buying another limited edition anything from Amazon or Walmart after I just got dicked over on the 4K steelbook of SPEED RACER - only @diabolikdvd.bsky.social and @orbitdvd.bsky.social for me!

Watch 📽️our welcome to Brighton video, particularly extending a warm welcome to new delegates to group conferences and #PCSADC

One of my favorite nights of the campaign trail thus far and one I will never forget... 🇺🇸 Together, we’re going to Flip the 5th and return to the kind of leadership that is longtime SC-5 Congressman John Spratt’s legacy. We’re on our way, y’all! Don’t forget to VOTE! 🇺🇸

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