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Ahead of the #PENLitAwards, we asked some of the night's finalists to describe their books in 3 words. Some understood the assignment. Others not so much. But thanks to all for playing! #writers #writing #books

At the 2026 #PENGala, we asked writers about their unhinged writing habits. In the process, we learned the "very cruel" expectations Maya Hawke puts on her friends and family. And, thanks to B.J. Novak, we've put together the ultimate hack for overcoming procrastination, Ann Patchett-style.

PEN America's World Voices Festival returns to NY and LA April 29-May 2! Find out more about this year's sensational selection of free and paid events at: https://pen.org/festival?utm_source=social&utm_medium=org&utm_campaign=WVF2026 #PENWorldVoices #LiteraryFestival

Imagine seeing your name (or a loved one's) in the pages of @jodipicoult.bsky.social's next novel. PEN America's Character Naming Auction gives you the chance to make it happen: Place your bid today at: givebutter.com/c/pen-americ... #CharacterNamingAuction #JodiPicoult

What's Emmy Rossum reading? A multitude of things. But the #PENLitAwards presenter gives a special shoutout to Hannah Pittard's inventive 2023 memoir We Are Too Many. #reading #books #amreading

When writers are jailed for their words, all of us are deprived of the right to think critically and creatively about the world. Last year, the count of writers jailed reached a new high across a record number of countries. Learn more in our #FreedomToWrite Index: pen.org/report/freed...

We caught up with 2026 PEN/Nabokov Award for Achievement in International Literature winner Edwidge Danticat on the red carpet at the #PENLitAwards and later spoke to her about her achievement, the courage required to be a writer now, and her hopes for the future of free speech in the U.S. (1/2)

As we mark the United States’ 250th anniversary, these LGBTQ+ voices show how free expression helps people see themselves, be themselves, & create change. Add your voice: pen.org/america-spea... These quotes reflect the views of the speakers and not necessarily those of PEN America. #AmericaSpeaks

How has technology changed the way you express yourself? From greater opportunities, to lower attention spans, to advances in AI communication, give us your thoughts on Pen.org/America-Speaks #AmericaSpeaks These quotes reflect the views of the speakers and not necessarily those of PEN America.

Los Angeles FC roundup for May 21st 2026: MLS eyes a stopped clock trial and World Cup 2026 pricing talk could affect LAFC’s city. #LAFC #LosAngelesFC #3252 #ForLosAngeles #BMOStadium #BancOfCaliforniaStadium #MLS #Soccer #Futbol

Gates: Netanyahu told me in July 2009 that the Iranian regime was fragile and would crumble at the first attack. I told him then he was dead wrong - that he was underestimating the resilience of the Iranians. This is what he's been trying to sell for years.

@sciencenews.org.web.brid.gy Take Time - WE ARE LIVING IN PERPENDICULAR TIMES - Time Waves come in at right angles - A New Reality - Pls Retweet-RePost-Review - Amazon.com #books #science

CALLER: “Taxpayers did NOT release the IRS records... my taxes shouldn’t pay for what someone else did.”🔥 @RepJohnRose 🐔backs Trump’s $1.8 BILLION sedition fund— as he attacks @MarshaBlackburn for trying to stuff her pockets, says she’ll need “on-the-job training” to be Guv

Here’s your full Day 2 recap with scores, standout performances, and key moments. Subscribe to BCN Sports for daily World Cup coverage. #T20WorldCup #CricketHighlights #ICCMensT20 #CricketDaily #BCNSports

#LookAroundYou Series 2, Episode 2 - Health PETER: However, there is one side effect. PEALY: (Quickly) Because the current also passes through your vocal cords it can affect your speech patterns so you won't find it in the shops for quite a while yet. But we'll keep you posted.

A man is in custody after deputies with the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office say a search warrant at an Englewood home revealed several pounds of cocaine and marijuana, cash, guns and more. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/charlotte-cocaine-guns-drugs-home-raid-arrested/71364507 

🌿News The wind remembers Runaway Horses x Ebøshi 2025/11/21 Special thanks to Davide Perico , @myceliumbug.bsky.social for making this possible! Listen💐 ffm.to/thewindremem...

#Alisson with the #Napoli equaliser great hold up play from #Hojlund 2-2 & game on #ForzaNapoli 🩵🤍

🚨 Pope Leo calls for AI to be “disarmed”‼️

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There’s more than one way to say “Iran.” And according to linguists, those differences can carry meaning, from political identity to how closely a speaker aligns with native pronunciation.

Are there any moral billionaires? Tell me who you think has more than a billion dollars who is a moral person and what the word means to you in that context. In THEY COULD BE SAVIORS, billionaires become moral. #theycouldbesaviors #fictionforchange #readmore

Top military officials kept Trump out of the situation room during the rescue of downed soldiers bc of his erratic behavior. This is more proof that he isn’t fit to be president and is a threat to national security. This needs to be top news.

ABD ordusu, Orta Doğu'ya büyük bir askeri sevkiyat gerçekleştiriyor. #UEFAAvrupa #Butlan #TAYFUNBlok2 #İstanbul #THM

Climate skeptics will often reference Al Gore’s statement in 2009 about an ice free Arctic. Gore was closer than most people realize. #climatechange #climateaction #factcheck #science #STEM

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See you again someday-you beautiful Japanese 1980 magic machine. You could do it all. Unfortunately your complete awesomeness sucks a time hole in man's life who's trying to open a business.

lol he thinks he's Mox #AEWDoN

✨ Enter Aan’sao’gal—where magic, mystery, and war collide. 📖 Read the series: authorcdarney.com 📬 Join the newsletter: thechroniclesofthetroop.eo.page/6h118 💙 #authorcdarney #thechroniclesofthetroop #thebookofghaan #booktok #fantasybook #bookseries

why is Trump always yelling fire in a crowded theater?

In Vietnam, 83% of people living with depression receive no care.  🇨🇦 🌍 Researchers at Canada’s Simon Fraser University are helping change that with VMood—a mobile app bringing community-based mental health support beyond: www.grandchallenges.ca/2026/simon-f... @canadadev.bsky.social

One mission. Una misión. Uma missão. For more than 20 years, OPSWAT has helped protect critical infrastructure around the world with a prevention-first approach to cybersecurity. Now we’re expanding that mission across Latin America. https://bit.ly/4agojUe

Members of Congress asked about accountability. Bondi deflected and pointed to… the stock market. Justice isn’t measured by the Dow Jones. Survivors deserved truth but instead they got excuses and her performance for Dear Leader. Just pathetic.

Tiger Escapes During Russian Circus

Me with no Internet for 4 days.

It was never about HAMAS & now as Israel opening admits to its land grabbing the #EU @ec.europa.eu does NOTHING. Stop the #doublestandard🇷🇺🇮🇱/COMPLICITY. SUSPEND the EU-ISRAEL ASSOCIATION AGREEMENT… @kajakallas.bsky.social @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu @reuters.com

‘Like drinking from a fetid-pond.’ A new report from Watershed Investigations (link in comments) detects superbug-creating genes at Lough Neagh. Commenting on The Nolan show, Green Party Leader Mal O’Hara raised his concerns that things at Lough Neagh are getting worse rather than better.

Major water leak on Farnham Place in Metairie. Residents are asked to avoid the area as crews work to resolve the issue>>>http://www.wdsu.com/article/jefferson-parish-water-leak-metairie-fornham-place/71329469

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Saturday exhaustion hitting hard? You're not alone. 😩 That weekend energy crash is often your body's nutrient drain from a busy week catching up. Don't burnout! Consistently taking your Once Daily Multivitamin ensures your body has the raw materials to recover and thrive. Be kind to your body!

Hey everyone my name is Samuel Weidenhofer— thank you for the support ❤️ Just a reminder that this is my only official account. If you see other accounts pretending to be me, please don’t share personal info or trust messages from them. Always check for updates here first. #fyp #trending #today #usa

It was a pleasure to join Rory Lancman in meeting with Asian American leaders across Long Island. I’m grateful for their insights on the issues impacting their communities. These conversations help build a campaign that truly reflects our community, and that’s the leadership I’ll bring to Albany.

🔦 PANCAID Partner Spotlight: UKE Hamburg! 👨‍⚕️ Institute of Tumor Biology (ITB): Coordinates the project & advances liquid biopsy 📊 Department of Health Economics & Health Services Research (IGV) leads WP4: Modelling of #EarlyDetection Strategies & Health Economics #CancerResearch #PancreaticCancer

Santas ashore! More than 20 Santas paddle boarded from Pleon Yacht Club to Riverside Beach and then State Street Landing Sunday morning.... The annual tradition raises money for the Marblehead Food Pantry. CURRENT & COURTESY PHOTOS AND VIDEOS / LEIGH BLANDER, CHARLES GESSNER

The Battle of Liberty Place erupted in New Orleans on September 14, 1874, when the whyt8 supr8macist White League fought police and militia loyal to Governor William Kellogg. #Reconstruction #BattleOfLibertyPlace #WhiteLeague #NewOrleansHistory #PostCivilWar

Power Transfer Command Now! This will always be a Weird Way to Get a Power Up if you ask me The VR Trooper method of Recharging another Trooper when their Power levels are low is interesting One thing about certain series that amuses me is things like this seen one or two times then never again

According to the NYT Donald Trump is privately discussing firing Pam Bondi. @dawokefarmer.bsky.social

ICE Kidnapping: 3/22/26 -3:00pm Avenida Amorosa & Lomas Serena Dr Escondido CA #AbolishICE

At age 73, I’m diving into the world of AI. The more I learn, the more I see how powerful it really is. You don’t master it by watching . . . you master it by doing. Come along - get inspired to work! #givingitmybest #timetoshine

“He came on with a point to prove and proved it in dramatic fashion.” Matt Glazier is our guest on The Review of Tranmere’s victory over Harrogate. He heaped praise on Cameron Norman for his match-winning display. Subscribe to listen in full #TRFC patreon.com/posts/147181359

When your married and they think your siblings #fyp #wlw #blacklesbiantiktok🌈 #couplescomedy #notsisters

Hey Illinois Democrats, happy Election Day! We have an important message for you from DPI Chair Hernandez — make sure to get out and vote before polls close at 7PM!

A family day out in sunny BLACKBURN! We saw the whole world that day (feat. our brother Jacob) Please correct our woeful misunderstandings of both Latin and physics in the comments…

NEVER FORGET: Howard Lutnick said that seniors won't care if they don't get their Social Security checks & anyone who complained is a fraudster. Now we KNOW he is perpetrating FRAUD by lying about the Epstein files. As someone on SSDI if I didn't get my check I WOULD BE LIVID! It's my ONLY income.🤬

😳🫣🤣🤣🤣 Stellen Sie sich vor, jemand würde auf Sie schießen, was ja in "Ork"anistan nicht gerade abwägig ist. www.reddit.com/r/WhoMadeThi...

It's not everyday you find a URJ Camp on Jeopardy! URJ Henry S. Jacobs Camp alumna Beth Orlansky shared with the world one of the things that makes URJ camps so special. "What is: The full episode, Ken?" Well, you can find that here: www.dailymotion.com/video/xa7ird8

AI is booming. The broader economy, not so much. That matters because workers and small businesses don’t all live inside one tech boom.

#MANNYSTOM || Posted February 7 2025 || #mannys

I've been adding some visual and gameplay improvements to my superscaler shooter, but the most noticeable change is that you can hear stuff now. All sound effects were made with Furnace tracker. (Video quality might be messy in the first seconds). #GameDev #IndieDev #PixelArt #GameMaker