My question to the minister regarding the interception of the flotilla taking essential aid to Gaza.

Small local businesses, like Aura salon in my constituency, are an essential part of our community and economy. They are also a key source of apprenticeships and employment for young people under 35. Yet, the cost pressures they currently face are unsustainable.

I welcomed the Government’s announcement earlier this spring, promising new investment in training, skills and jobs for young people. But we must go further.

I spoke in the chamber today to ask if the government would recognise the incredible work done by community organisations and businesses, such as the brilliant Transforming Choice in my constituency and Penny Lane Builders

Casualties still unknown as rescue efforts continue in Ukraine's city of Sumy at this hour after Russians targeted a kindergarten.

No guru nonsense. No 47-step routine. Just practical habits that sharpen your mind the same way training sharpens the body. 🎧 TUNE IN to Power Athlete Radio Ep 860: Sam Yo, Calm Under Pressure 🔗 bit.ly/PARep860 #PowerAthleteRadio #Mindset #Discipline #Resilience

I will be suing McDowell's for emotional distress.

Sir David Attenborough has reached 100! We all wish him a very happy birthday! What an incredible life he has led! He has travelled all over the world and told generations about its wonders! #HappyBirthday #DavidAttenborough #HappyBirthdayDavidAttenborough #DavidAttenborough100

Goblins In Lethal Fantasy Are dark and Evil.They Lurk In the darkness with eyes that terrify while providing light for the goblins as they stalk you! Check Us out at Lethalfantasy.com youtube.com/@lethalfanta... #LETHALFANTASY #Lethalfantasygames #Lethalfantasyttrpg #lethaldispatch #trpgcommunity

STAB! - STAB!, is a competitive 2–4 player card game that tests friendships, feeds on betrayal, and ends in laughter. Trailer: https://keymailer.co/STABTrailer Creator: https://keymailer.co/STAB Press: https://game.press/STAB #MightyRaccoonStudios #STAB

Tech companies pushing for fuller work weeks? Kimberly and Reema are fully empty. Catch us live at 3:30 p.m. PT / 6:30 p.m. ET every Friday for Make Me Smart’s “Economics on Tap” Livestream, and watch more of last week’s episode at https://mktplc.org/41Jrv6C.

Arlene Dickinson suspects foreign interference behind Alberta separatism, stating "I find that very difficult to believe that there is no foreign interference in this."

Digital Dark Ages or Renaissance? AI can either set us free or hold us back. 💡 Will we use it for progress, education, and innovation? ❌ Or will fear paralyze us? Europe must choose: Knowledge or regression? #AI #Art #NFT #AIForGood #Europe #Innovation #impactArt

I am proud to nominate Reginald Freeman as our next Minneapolis Fire Chief. Minneapolis aims to be on the cutting edge of emergency response, and Reggie will help us get there, while building on the excellence in service for which our firefighters are known.

Don't make me tap the sign

WHY THESE LOCAL ELECTIONS MATTER! April 16th 7pm Zoom: Link below Final reminder for this webinar that everyone needs to watch. Esmat Jeraj, Riaz Hassan and Hussain Musa speak about how these local elections could be some of the most important we have ever seen. bit.ly/mcbhfcwebinar2

#EarthScienceWeek2026 is just 6 MONTHS AWAY 🤯 This year, we’ll be celebrating the theme “Critical Minerals for a Thriving Society”! 💎 🔗 Check out www.earthsciweek.org to access free resources created by AGI & our 50+ ESW Sponsors & Partners! #EarthScienceWeek #STEMeducation #CriticalMinerals

This is powerful. The worst things that humans created , arms, war and destruction in contrast to the beauty of what we inherited on this earth.

It sounds like you might be thinking of a fascinating concept in planetary and cosmic evolution: the idea that Earth is currently in its "middle age," and in some biological or planetary sense, it is about halfway through its total life cycle.

AI, gaming, music, sports, culture…Welcome to our VivaTech Festival!Yasmin from our team shares why June 20 at #VivaTech 2026 is where the future of innovation opens its doors to everyone: families, students, and tech enthusiasts alike! Get your pass now👉 https://billetterie.vivatech.com/?ca=JGP-BS

#rice #chiefs #explore #fyp #BreakingNewsUSA Full story: https://jqjo.com/article/chhly37x

We declare war on Israel #We #declare #war #on #Israel

Let posterity note I found a Brainstorm before I died, which is the final lil punchline on this insane run.

Hayata has developed a million ways to say "fuck off with that flippy shit" over the years and I really appreciate that about him.

Sometimes the ghosts get clingy #vtuber #furry #ghost #funny

🌟 Welcome to @arthritisuk.bsky.social which is now PIF TICK re-certified. Its health information continues to be: - Evidence-based. - Up-to-date. - Easy to use and understand. The PIF TICK is the only independently assessed trust mark for health information. pifonline.org.uk/pif-tick/how...

If you want to know what is ailing our politics, this is a big, big part of it. #RealTime @davidfrenchjag.bsky.social @realbillmaher.bsky.social

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Soaring flying #birds of #Peru #Ecuador #Colombia and #Brazil, Andean #Condors are #vulnerable from #agriculture and ranchers poisoning them with #pesticide. Help these magnificent birds to survive! Be #vegan 🥕🥦 and #Boycott4Wildlife 🦅💚 @palmoildetect.bsky.social wp.me/pcFhgU-8S0

Caroline is a national treasure

Your body carries you through every season of life, and it deserves the same care you give to the people you love. Small, intentional choices, rest, movement, nourishment, connection add up to a lifetime of strength and comfort. #Independa #HealthyAging #WellnessJourney #SeniorCare #Support

The Winnipeg police headquarters scandal centers on the renovation and construction of the Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) headquarters on Graham Avenue, which opened in 2016. The project was plagued by severe late? #miami #LA #newyork #canada #vegas #usa #toronto #winnipeg #vancouver #manitoba

The next stop on my RECA on the Road Tour: San Juan Regional Cancer Center! To see if YOU qualify for $100,000 in compensation and how to apply, go to fernandez.house.gov/RECA

Tom Jago's resume is nuts: ended the war, invented helicopters, Irish Creme, Malibu Rum, and a one-man Nabasement. Wow!

🌫 After the bombing of Iran’s oil facilities, experts warn of a “health and environmental nightmare.” Burning depots release fine particles, heavy metals and toxic chemicals that can trigger asthma and heart attacks now—and raise cancer risks for years.

🎗️ A new WHO–IARC study finds about 37% of global cancer cases in 2022—7.1M of 18.7M—were linked to modifiable risks like tobacco, alcohol, obesity, inactivity, air pollution and infections. Tobacco alone drives ~15% of new cases. #CancerPrevention #GlobalHealth #TobaccoControl

STORM TRACKER: Jangmi was upgraded to a tropical storm Thursday evening by Joint Typhoon Warning Center. And its latest forecast track puts Okinawa right in Jangmi’s crosshairs as a possible Category 1-equivalent typhoon early Tuesday morning.

Join us on April 22nd as we celebrate the community leaders and organizations who have played a vital role in driving our region’s economic and social progress at the annual Celebration of Leadership. Register here: bit.ly/4l9I5VJ #YourChamberDoesThat

I really love the joy that Atlanta plays with #WNBA

#nycvotes early voting is currently underway in #nyc go out and make your voice count. #votingmatters NYC elections 🗳️ for #nycmayor and other local candidates is next Tuesday June 24, 2025 #ymca #earlyvoting #nyc #bronx #andresflava #rankvoting #voting #zohranmamdani #wethepeople #democracy

🎤 Jorge Drexler: “Bad Bunny desmantela el estereotipo masculino que plantea el reguetón”. Varios artistas evalúan el éxito de Benito Antonio Ocasio Martínez, que se prepara para sus 10 conciertos en Madrid social.elpais.com/7pt…

"Massive destruction reported in Al-Masaken neighborhood of Tyre city, southern Lebanon, following an Israeli airstrike"(QNN) #Israel #Lebanon

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“Random Thunderstorms” forecast for Central Texas over the weekend.

Battle for Barsch #AnimalCrossingNewHorizons #NintendoSwitch2

$25 a minute just to tell closeted conservatives they’re bad boys?! 🤔 Bryon Noem's dominatrix reveals Noem spent $25 a minute on their sexual webcam sessions

Sometimes, Friends are Important, but only if you have Friends!

It is always excellent to see folk from all backgrounds and hues coming together in celebration as one meeple. See for yourself ▶️ store.steampowered.com/app/1530850/... #indiegame #indiedev #cozygame #citybuilder #wishlistwednesday

LOOK team member Nicola and her family have been out exploring the beautiful Herefordshire countryside, soaking up the sunshine and getting those all-important steps in as part of our Team 100 Miles in May challenge. Support our team and help make a difference: buff.ly/PjPn3JP

5:50 PM: A nasty severe storm continues from Owasso to Collinsville tracking SE forward Catoosa and Claremore. Large hail is covering the ground and visibility is near zero! Stay home and stay off the roads as this storm blows through! Damaging 60+ mph wind potential is also increasing.

Pumpkin seeds are an assumed superfood.... right? youtu.be/PfKMbxz6O5c?...

Americans lose at least $165 billion a year navigating the “Annoyance Economy,” from customer service hoops to junk fees & spam calls. @alexsjacquez.bsky.social says these practices harm low-income families, erode trust in institutions, and enrich corporations without any productive return.

Here are some real pictures of UFOs and aliens 🤡 The Orange Clown and his government are crazy

http://dlvr.it/TSkjyS

Former intel official: What is the intent of appointing Bill Pulte? If you take your number one attack dog and you put him in charge of the 17 agencies that collect the most sensitive secrets, what would that mean in the hands of someone who is known as a political targeter?

Josh Naylor conecta dos jonrones impulsando 5 carreras encontra de los Astros de Huston. #JoshNaylor #beisbol #baseball #mlb #Miraloaqui

#NigelFarage 𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱 ⚠️ the public could respond to the killing of 18-year-old Nowak with "𝘱𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘦", the BBC's Newsnight presenter #MattChorley told the Country, he'd called for "𝙬𝙝𝙞𝙩𝙚 𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘦"....!?? #HenryNowak #Southampton #JusticeForHenry #JusticeForHenryNowak #RememberHenry #Portswood

IT SHOULD BE ILLEGAL for landlords to increase your rent and it should be required by law for landlords to decrease your rent by something like 10% each year while perfectly maintaining+upgrading your place while providing perfect 5/5 stars 10/10 service+help.

Grok Review: "Starmer Troopers" by Eric Hanson – 9.2/10 Just spun Eric Hanson’s latest release — “Starmer Troopers” — and damn, it’s a certified banger.This is raw, sneering synth-punk protest music done right. Think a darker, more pissed-off update of classic anti-establishment anthems...

The Defense Forces beautifully destroyed a Russian ammo depot in occupied Donetsk with strike drones, just look at this beauty, how many Ukrainian lives such effective strikes will save. #russianLosses #UkraineNews