Who's New ➜ A short series has been assembled profiling five lesser-known but influential figures who have recently surfaced in tech, geopolitics and law.

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.

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‑

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.

Who Holds Power? ➜ A cluster of crises has emerged across five continents: military collapse in Mali, an Iron Dome battery has been stationed in the UAE, Uganda has fast-tracked a sovereignty bill, Everest’s route has been blocked by a serac, and Narges Mohammadi has been moved to a Tehran hospital.

Seven Threads Today ➜ Seven major developments have surfaced: a family tragedy off Brighton, Peter Murrell's guilty plea, the Makerfield by‑election with Andy Burnham, U.S. moves in Greenland, renewed Labour debate on the

Five to Watch ➜ A clutch of outsiders and power-brokers has surged into pivotal moments — on courts, ballots, party HQs, diplomatic flights and policy desks.

Morning mix: five threads ➜ The Scottish Parliament results have produced a reshaped chamber with SNP losses, Green gains and Reform UK expanding list presence, producing a hung parliament.

Hidden Power Players ➜ A set of consequential actors has emerged across recent cases and memos — state prosecutors, commissioners, executives and a policy author — who are driving legal and regulatory pressure on platforms,

Who’s New ➜ This card stack has introduced five relatively obscure but consequential figures who have driven recent international disputes, prosecutions and territorial moves.

We’re not voting our way out of this.

🌞 Sunsentional news, we’re going to #Wakefield! We’re teaming up with @wxwakefield.bsky.social for @lukejerram.bsky.social’s #Helios installation! More solar science than you ever knew you needed! ☀️ Check out the details at wxwakefield.co.uk/Whats-On/Det... 🧠 Bring your brain & pull up a pint! 🍻

What can an apex predator teach us about global biodiversity? In Central Asia, camera trap footage of leopards helps reveal the health of entire ecosystems and the biodiversity they sustain. Discover more this #BiodiversityDay: www.conservationxlabs.com/blog/what-an...

🇬🇧🇺🇦President Zelenskyy: I spoke with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. I am grateful for all the support the United Kingdom provides to Ukraine – our efforts to protect life. 1/2

Software Testing for Managers: An Introduction to Strategies, Technologies, and Best Practices 🛒 Check on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D8P7CSS7/?tag=sersart2024-20

The Israeli occupation army targeted farmers in Mansouri, in the Tyre district, with phosphorus bombs while they were harvesting watermelons. Three incendiary munitions landed near the farmers, forcing them to flee as fires broke out across the fields.

#TomodachiLifeLivingTheDream Oh…my…god!! @lightbluesquid.bsky.social is attracted to Charlie! My clown girl OC! 🤣👍🏻 This is like Hugh Morris but in reverse!

#daily #post #reels #rant #reaction #gaming #gamedesign #gamedev #videogame ##videogames #finalfantasy

Wisdom isn’t loud. It’s patient. #FaithTok #ChristianLiving #GodGoesBeforeMe #LoveLikeJesus #TrustGod #PeaceInChrist #GraceOverJudgment #christiancontent #christantiktok #christanity #BiblicalWisdom #christianfyp #fyp

A few more comments from former Felon associates.

In the 2024 presidential election, nearly 90 million eligible Americans chose not to vote. We should be doing everything we can to engage people and build their faith in this institution that we call American democracy, not adding barriers that make it harder to vote.

ICE is directly interfering with medical care in hospitals and clinics nationwide Nearly 40 have died, with critical meds and care being withheld That’s not justice, it’s inhumanity Thankfully @gavinnewsom.bsky.social is taking the lead in safeguarding patient care.

Pro Wrestling is known for putting on events in unusual locations.. What locations do you consider the wierdest you have ever been to personally?

When the planes scream overhead, you don’t reach for a rifle. You grab your medical kit. 🩺 It’s about the lives saved under pressure. Would you have the nerves to be a medic in the Pacific? Feature Playtest is LIVE, give it a try! 🌊 #indiegame #indiedev #UE5

Splashdown incoming 🌊🚀 After 10 days around the Moon, #ArtemisII returns to Earth tonight (April 10, 5:07 PT / 8:07 ET) — testing heat shields that have had problems in the past, as well as parachutes and a carefully engineered ocean landing designed to bring astronauts home safely.

🚨 URGENT: Every MP must see this before the vote on disability cuts 🚨 The govt’s changes still push hundreds of thousands into poverty & create a 2-tier system where support depends on when you applied. Tag your MP. Tell them to vote NO.

Yesterday over I-80 in SLC, we and our good friends at SUWA protested Mike Lee and Celeste Malloy's efforts to remove key protections from Grand Staircase-Escalante. Our volunteers braved rain, sleet, and snow to advocate for GSE's protection! For more, see suwa.com @protectwildutah.bsky.social

🚨🇦🇺Australia’s controversial National Mother’s Day Child Pickup Service has officially launched today.... 😏✌️☮️ #channelneinnewsaus #satire #mothersday #news #mums #dads

On tour with our rescue pig Amelia and Caroline

mattissuperman The Roast of Kevin Hart? Let’s discuss…

I was watching cable news late one night, When my eyes beheld a sickening sight. As his voter support began to rise, And suddenly to my surprise, (They did the Mash) they did the MAGA Mash, (The MAGA Mash) our civil rights to smash. (They did the Mash) and if you’re anti-fasch, (They did the…

This is my custom foiled drawing of Kingsley the adorable gray cat! #cat #art #greycat #graycat #printart #handmade #commissions #catart

Press freedom isn't a perk for journalists. It's your right to know what's happening. Clayton Weimers (executive director for Reporters Without Borders USA) on why democracy depends on it.

Together with ABN Financial Group, we’re building something that will last for generations. This partnership reflects shared values and a shared commitment to success. Learn more: bit.ly/47VBOYl #IntegrityPartnership #IntegrityFamily #Integrity

Have you heard about the #superelnino yet? #climate #climateaction #climatecrisis #elniño Donate here: chuffed.org/project/1748...

⛰️ Las aves de montaña viven en entornos extremos, con bajas temperaturas, nieve, viento y hábitats fragmentados. Estas condiciones favorecen especies con adaptaciones muy específicas para alimentarse, reproducirse y sobrevivir 🐣 Por eso, muchas desarrollan funciones difíciles de reemplazar ❄️

Soils. Beneath our feet almost everywhere but often forgotten. Absolutely key to progress on nature, water and climate. New episode out today. Niki visits a no-till farm and speaks to soil expert Ellen Fay. Click below to listen ⬇️ bit.ly/PP_soils

He’s on another level! 📈🔥 #wwe #nxt #shorts ⚡️ Witness an intense moment as a "wrestler" executes a powerful dropkick, taking "control" of the match with a "suffocation" attack. This video captures thrilling moments from a "combat sport" encounter

Our science-forward formula is powered by 8 carefully selected ingredients that work together to help maintain a healthy pH balance, freshness, and daily comfort. #Dadacare #PHBalance #FeminineCare #WomensWellness #IntimateCare

Wistikles | #Honda has reportedly suspended its C$15 billion EV investment project in Ontario, #Canada, which included an #EV assembly plant and battery factory, due to slowing EV demand and a shift toward hybrid vehicles, putting planned #jobs and future production plans on hold. #wistikles

One more like the last one, I've got a working template now! #AIArt #Midjourney #ImageModels

📺 Bola 3 confirmada después de la revisión del VAR.

We’ve all experienced the headache of managing contracts and subscriptions: long procedures, unclear offers, expenses that keep piling up. 😖 That’s where Papernest swoops in to save the day and make it all simple, handling: - Moving: they take care of... (1/8)

“Jupiter’s always gonna be ugly” 😂

What did I get? Part 33 - Something new, something used, and something blue! #nintendo #unboxingvideo #unbox #collection #collector

march recap!! #books #movies #MarchRecap #polaroid #rejection

"The #AmericanForcesNetwork, #AFN, government television and radio broadcast service of the #UnitedStatesArmedForces, quoting Chairman of the #JointChiefsOfStaff #AirForce Gen. #DanCaine as saying #US forces will not escort vessels in the #StraitsOfHormuz because doing so would be suicidal." #Tulsi:

A Weird Glitch I Encountered In Ball x Pit! #highlights #gaming #autisticgamingplus

Found an old clip … just after lockdown. 💚✌️

LET’S GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Gavin Newsom: “How this ends American people stand up” #gavinnewsom #wethepeople #protest #fightback #nokings #notyrants #nodictators #removetrump #arresttrump #arrestmusk

If you see this, post a #StarTrek Dr. Crusher in Command, always liked seeing when she got to take command of the Enterprise. #StarTrekTNG #Treksky

According to Westword, 50% of Denver’s residents have Dogs. Only 20% have children under 18!

Witajcie Motyle I oczywiście #WolneCycki👍😎

Thanks to the p7s for organising our Spring Hunt today. We had to find the baby animal who would match the mother. We had a brilliant time.

3. So there was this dance that Black people used to do in the latter part of the 19th century. It was called the cakewalk. It was Black people making fun of the way white plantation owners used to act. But....it became REALLY popular. At one point, everyone was trying to do it

With this government sometimes the only thing you can do is laugh.

Democrats did this, democrats that collaborate and work with Fascists. If you think you can work with democrats who do this, you are deluding yourself. leaders don't get to escape culpability "just giving orders" is even dumber than "just following orders"

@michaelsteele.bsky.social on Trump's election lies: “Don't fall for stupid” Before the votes are even fully counted, Trump is reviving familiar attacks on the electoral process. Michael Steele breaks down the playbook and why voters shouldn't buy the president’s election lies.

#BeastMode

Reasons to be joyful. Mangrove resurgence has corrected 90% of losses since 1980. Vital for countering effects of climate change.