Aftershock ➜ British local elections have produced heavy losses for Labour and gains for Reform UK and the Greens, while the US has put the EU on a July 4 tariff deadline and expanded sanctions on Cuba.

Five to Watch ➜ A selection of five incidents and briefings has been assembled: a high‑profile rape conviction in Britain, a royal state visit to the US, a scaled‑back Moscow Victory Day, guilty pleas in an NBA gambling probe, and DeepSeek's V4 AI rollout.

Empty Cushion ➜ The UAE has announced it is withdrawing from OPEC and OPEC+ effective May 1, saying it needs greater national control as it expands capacity toward roughly 5m bpd.

Watch the Weather ➜ The UK has been heading into local and devolved elections with Labour under pressure and international violence has been escalating in Mali as jihadists and separatists have captured northern towns.

Five Threads Today ➜ The world has been punctured by five linked shocks: US‑Iran brinkmanship, UK job losses, Parliament's energy clash, Franco‑Algerian talks hinging on a jailed reporter, and Amnesty's report of soaring

Power, Peril, Purpose ➜ A Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak has crossed into Kampala; South Africa has formed a 31-member impeachment committee; Australia has flown home seven women and 12 children from al-Roj; Scottish angels have投

Who's New ➜ Five lesser-known figures have been driving separate but connected headlines: a USF student disappearance and murder charge, a surprise Democratic primary shake-up in Maine, a charged stabbing in London, an acid attack on an Indonesian activist, and CENTCOM contingency planning on Iran.

Tense Waters ➜ The US has launched "Project Freedom" to guide commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz and has positioned destroyers, aircraft, drones and 15,000 personnel to support the operation.

Five threads to watch ➜ Five headline stories have been selected: continuing Israel‑Lebanon strikes during US‑mediated talks; a 60‑day Hormuz ceasefire draft linking sanctions relief to oil flows; a US president’s remark on忽

Who's New ➜ Five unlikely figures have pushed into strategic roles — a sprint‑winning driver, a prime minister-turned-parliamentary contender, a fuel-policy president, a detained activist fighting deportation, an

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For Taichung I went to see the "Rainbow Village", a series of houses painted by late Huang Yung-Fu, born 1924. He was from Guandong, a soldier with the republican government, and arrived to Taiwan during the retreat. The housing was the camp for such refugees as him, turned permanent residency.

Q: “Should 1/6 rioters get taxpayer money?” Tennessee’s Senator Bill Hagerty: *doesn’t say NO, calls himself a ‘VICTIM’ (because he was talking to Trump as Trump tried to overthrow the election)*

13 Americans killed in action. Hundreds wounded. Thousands of civilians dead. The regime in Tehran? Still intact. @ossoff.senate.gov on Trump’s war in Iran: “A huge self-inflicted wound.”

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🚨 New episode alert! Why was Mohamed Al-Fayed protected for so long? Andy & Neil hear from survivor Cheska Hill-Wood about abuse, cover-ups and the powerful people accused of helping him evade scrutiny Listen & watch The Crime Agents 🫆 on @globalplayer.com 🎧 #harrods #coverup #podcastclips

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Russian State Duma deputies are being asked whether they use a VPN, as rumors are circulating in Russia that the Ministry of Digital Development is pressuring companies to implement VPN blocking.

Mike Francesa just invented a new QB — “Russell Warren” — and defended him like he was real 😭💀

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Bitcoin at a Crossroads — What the Charts Are Telling You Right Now. Bitcoin is sitting at 79,800 after a 7.6% rally from the 74,900 low.

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Abstract Essay in its sixth season features Yasmin Chebbi, biological and holistic dentist, as my guest an insightful conversation at the intersection of oral health, whole-body wellness, and integrative care. In this episode, Yasmin shares podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/a... #podmatch

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A new mini-documentary takes a closer look at how much time teenagers are spending on their devices and the toll it takes on their mental health @rickzamperin.bsky.social. FULL INTERVIEW: www.chch.com/morning-live/the-5-2-project-explores-the-impact-of-screen-time-on-teen-mental-health/

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Back in 2025, after Virginia Giuffre’s reported suicide, other Epstein survivors publicly stated they were not suicidal and warned they were living in fear. Juliette Bryant claimed multiple victims had died under suspicious circumstances — while mainstream media largely ignored the warnings.

Far-right groups can try all they want to create distractions, but they can't hide the human impact of kicking hundreds of thousands of working people in Colorado off their healthcare. I'll keep fighting for a fair tax and healthcare system that serves everyone, not just the wealthy few

The number injured by Russia'a attack on Kyiv has soared to 56, with over half kept in hospital. Rescuers are still clearing the rubble in one place. A reminder two people were killed in the attack.

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What has Donald Trump unleashed on the world? Today on the Pod, @repmcgovern.bsky.social and @joecirin.bsky.social weigh in. McGovern asks, have we learned nothing from the past wars in the Middle East? Apparently not. bit.ly/Click-2-Listen YouTu.be/X92uTO8eVFM

Target 12's @timwhiteri.bsky.social and @elisherman.bsky.social spent Wednesday in New Shoreham for the Block Island Film Festival, where Episode 1 of "The Last Don of Providence" was screened for attendees. Stream the documentary now on the WPRI 12+ TV app: www.wpri.com/target-12/in...

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@comstockb.bsky.social: “This just absurd nomination of Matt Gaetz as Attorney General—” @gtconway.bsky.social: “He couldn't make it here tonight because he had a hot date.” “It's called a recess appointment.”

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You cannot sue yourself, settle with yourself, and then write yourself a check from the Treasury. Donald Trump is trying to do exactly that. Welcome to Episode 15 of the Corruption Chronicles.

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A good honk-n-wave today in Albany, Oregon! Here are some of the participants from the west side of Ellsworth.

Jimmy Dore: "If you someone a fat Italian, that's not anti-Italian. If you call someone any other word, any other ethnicity, it's not anti-that. They have a special cutout for Jewish people, which is really suspicious."

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All gas, no brakes...and stop texting! You have until 8:00pm to vote. AND...unaffiliate voters, you can vote in the Democratic primary! Go there, ask for the ballot, and vote for SamForNJ.org

If men's job growth is lagging, one response is straightforward: move toward the occupations that are growing.⁣ ⁣ Labor markets change. Successful workers and societies adapt to those changes.⁣ ⁣ Check out the full analysis: https://newsletter.platypuseconomics.com/p/the-pink-collar-economy-is-here

🕯️ El funeral del Imam Jomeini: Una despedida que conmovió al mundo   🔺 En junio de 1989, el funeral del Imam Jomeini se convirtió en una de las mayores concentraciones públicas de la historia moderna.

⭕Deux enfants sont dans un état de choc et d'incrédulité profonds, la peur et l'anxiété étant clairement visibles sur leurs visages. La jeune fille pleure intensément, ses yeux emplis de larmes après avoir survécu au bombardement de leur maison à #Gaza hier soir. #PALESTINE-ONLINE

📊 Atlanta is 6-3. Still first in the Eastern Conference. ✍️🏽 Monday, I'll break down all the Dream games from the week. 🔢 Every number. 📊 Every story the data is telling. 🍑 Every Dream game. 👩🏽‍💻 The Data Assist™ has you covered. #AtlantaDream #WNBA #SportsData #DataViz