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.

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 Fault Lines ➜ A wave of local and international flashpoints has been unfolding: BBQ joints have closed as beef costs surge, hotel bookings for the World Cup have lagged, Mexico’s Congress has passed a foreign‑inter

New Faces, Old Faultlines ➜ Five lesser-known figures have emerged as key influencers in global politics and culture in 2026, each linked to major upheavals and controversies.

Global Fault Lines ➜ The Iran war has caused UK medicine price hikes and shortages, Sudan’s conflict has displaced millions, and inflation is rising globally.

Tensions, Trust, and Tech ➜ Europe has faced jet fuel supply disruptions since late February due to the Iran war closing the Strait of Hormuz.

Five flashpoints ➜ A UN vote has endorsed an ICJ climate opinion; Israel has intensified strikes in Lebanon; Pakistan has suffered suicide-bomb assaults blamed on Afghan-based militants; the U.S. has unsealed an indictm

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

Agenda‑setter ➜ A senior party boss has pleaded guilty to embezzling funds, an EU compromise has been finalised to implement the Turnberry trade deal, and a major US hospital has agreed a settlement including a detr­

Hormuz Crisis Unfolds ➜ Iran has fired on container ships and restricted passage through the Strait of Hormuz, while the US has imposed a naval blockade and extended a ceasefire.

JD Vance is challenged by Kaitlan Collins over whether individuals who assaulted police on January 6 should be excluded from compensation, as Vance says cases will be reviewed “case by case.”

“I’m tired of people whining about it afterwards… go and vote” Andy Maciver reflects on the Scottish election results, and suggests that the system could function better if different, Scotland only, political parties ran for election to Holyrood.

Gods are asleep. Post monsters.

Ukraine’s Defense Forces struck the Syzran Oil Refinery, located more than 800 km from Ukraine’s border — Volodymyr Zelenskyy 🇺🇦💪 #RussianUkrainianWar #UkraineWar #Ukraine #War #SupportUkraine #SaveUkraine #StandWithUkraine #StopWar #UkrainianDrone #Drone #Syzran #OilRefinery #RussianOil

🎸 The guru of grunge is gone, plus the world unites in song for a life-saving cause. That and more in your April 5th Time Rewind. #KurtCobain #grunge #RIP #popmusic #onthisday

⏪ Rewind: Wolves #lufc

#republicans #gop #politicssky #blacksky #USPOL #farleftsky #liberalsky #addtoliberalsky #progressivesky

Location: Uttam Nagar, Delhi Date: April 12 VHP–Bajrang Dal organised a Trishul Diksha (weapon initiation) ceremony, during which participants took an oath while holding trishuls to accept the country as a “Hindu Rashtra” and to work for it.

CPT’s family is her heart, her reason, her everything. 🥰 #Sponsored by BetterHelp

Have you ever lost a move? How did you take care of yourself? 👀 I share a TON more in the latest episode of the Science of Slink podcast. pod.link/1691190004 #polenerd #polescience #polepodcast #scienceofslink #slinkthroughstrength

You can’t take everything with you into the next version of your life. This is the part where you choose what stays. #awakening #mindsetshift #selfgrowth #healingjourney #presence

53 years ago, a Supreme Court decision protected reproductive freedom and ensured everyone access to safe healthcare. Although Roe v. Wade has been overturned, our belief remains the same. Everyone should have the right and the autonomy to make decisions about their body. The fight will continue.

Nordstick Multi Slider Preview (4-in-1) Check out the Multi Slider ShreddedDad.com/multislider #homegym #garagegym #nordstick

Hantavirus in semen ≠ STI

Trump, ever the grifter, doesn't think he has to pay back the $166 Billion he owes on tariff refunds. "In theory, you have to pay the tariffs back. We'll fight that. But in theory, you have to pay them back." Hey, Trump, how about 'in theory' we stop paying all of our bills, too?!

Cocoron (1991) #NES #Nintendo

@raiseupthesouth.bsky.social ICE is tearing families apart in Chicago, across the country, and right here in Durham. People are being pulled from their homes and workplaces. No one should live in fear. That's why we refuse to tolerate anything that resembles ICE #OrganizeTheSouth #UnionsForAll

This one’s for the Real Life Fake Wizard — fighting fake magic, broken stories, and Hollywood smoke with a bluesy grin.
New song: “Real Life Fake Wizard” 🔥
Who’s riding with the wizard?
#Storytelling #Culture #BluesRock #OriginalSong

Sex crimes are challenging to prosecute & justice can often take years. Deputy District Attorney Haley Murphy joins Chris & Gabby to talk DNA breakthroughs, crime lab backlogs, staff shortages, & how cases involving children are handled. #NewMexicoNewsInsiders

Pleased to join Rosecrance today at the ribbon cutting ceremony for their Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center in Champaign, for which I secured a $1 million earmark.

#JesseJackson #Obama #funeral There is no doubt that Reverend Jesse Jackson has influenced my way of thinking... I wish I had been in Chicago so I could have tagged along with him since the early 80s... a legacy of hope.

❌ #NOW‼️ “No ICE, no KKK, no fascist USA!” chant protesters as ICE seem to prepare at the exit to the #DelaneyHall ICE facility in #Newark.

Girl has serious jealousy issues.

Giannis Antetokounmpo joins the Champions League postgame, talks about the weight of carryong a team on your shoulders in a response to a Thrry question

Get ready for a night of music, laughter, friendly competition, and unforgettable memories at CMA’s 3rd Annual Music Bingo Night! 🎶 We can’t wait to see everyone there for another incredible night of fun and community!

CryptidBoyz - Yo Mama Jokes #jokes #cryptidboyz

Tim crossed from the United States to Mexico on foot three different times... driven by love, hope, and the pain of being apart. #ImmigrationStories #FamilySeparation #BorderStories #NoHumanIsIllegal #ImmigrationReform #FightForFamilies #LoveKnowsNoBorders

Let's Talk Arsenal host Nick gifts Amy Lawrence an Arsenal bottle and 'Thomas Frank's' Arsenal cup after title win 🤣

Environmental Story Telling. This guy has his priorities #vtuber #vtuberclips #funny

poor Renee said that was "fun to watch" but ya knooooow 🙃🥲 #doitforthedream

Pictured here with no editing in real time, the Kamikaze Snowdog is an elite and vicious hunter, always on the prowl for more victims. #KamikazeSnowmen #ShibaInu #Dog #dogsoftiktok #petsoftiktok

EXPECTORATION If anyone spat on me it would be the last thing they did I don't know how these worshippers in Jerusalem's holy places allow them to cough up their guts & spit at them. I know Jesus said you should turn the other cheek, but it wasn't so another gob could land on it Follow #MOATS 555

Hot this afternoon with a few showers, perhaps, later this evening and overnight. Colder air moving in tonight. Don't expect 80s for Saturday or Sunday. #wncwx #avlwx #boonewx #cltwx #hkywx

A new “gateway effect” study claims vaping leads to smoking - but its own review admits the evidence is biased and low quality. That contradiction isn’t just sloppy - it raises serious questions about how conclusions are being framed. Science deserves better than mixed messages.

Gray whale death spike, nurses to vote on whether to strike, calling out unsafe driving and Telegraph Cove whale centre under construction Catch all of today's local conversations on the Ryan & Lisa podcast: www.iheart.com/podcast/1300...

Archaeologist @flintdibble.bsky.social follows up with a great irony. Abusive pseudo archaeology influencers claiming to be cancelled are running a grift "as old as time". 🗣️"Being an antagonistic piece of f-ing shit... works!" Clip: youtube.com/shorts/Cd25i... Full: youtube.com/watch?v=LUEU... ⚛️🧪

José Luis Padilla 'Padylla' | Premio Canarias de Comunicación: "Es un orgullo" RTVC.es

The NY Post is calling this an “Anti-ICE mob.” #DelaneyHall

Suicide is a topic many people have different feelings about. Don’t Judge talks about some of those feelings. Link in my bio, scan QR code or go to wwesince83.wordpress.com #mentalhealth

FALLING WITH STYLE 🦸‍♂️ | ROAD TO 10K CLEARS | Code: VBL-81P-W6G | Creator: Royru #MarioMaker2 #SMM2 #Nintendo #Mario #SuperMarioMaker2

Those first enemies are easy - Decksplorers #indiegames #game #deckbuilding #deckbuilder #cardgame #steam #indiedev #indiegame #SoloDev #MadeWithUnity

We can't finish the month of love without talking about pets! ❤️ Celebrate Love Your Pet Day—because every wag, purr & cuddle makes life brighter. 🐾❤️ #LoveYourPetDay #CPOHealth #CanadianPharmacy

Happy Pride Month, California! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ To our LGBTQ+ community, always take pride in who you are, and remember, help is available. Call, text or chat 988 at any time for crisis support. For non-crisis peer & family support, go to calhope.org. You are not alone.

A letter to my congressman 1/2 Dear Rob Wittman, I have the misfortune of being your constituent and knowing how little you actually represent our interests. Nearly every hand in this crowded ballroom went up when I asked about how many people weren’t listened to by you.

me seeing the consequences of my procrastination

Es gibt eine Lösung für Negative Strompreise und die heißt Batteriespeicher.

@ossoff.bsky.social’s 2 opponents: a congressman who's only a congressman because his daddy was a congressman & a coach who's only a coach because his daddy was a coach. Jon’s #CupOfJoe is full of delivered promises. Check them out, then #VoteYourOssoff! www.ossoff.senate.gov/four-year-re...

Google Cloud Cookbook: Practical Solutions for Building and Deploying Cloud Services 🛒 Check on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09J2CF59Y/?tag=sersart2024-20

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