AI hasn't replaced us yet, says B. J. Novak. "Real life, real things, real ideas are on their way back. And books are at the forefront of that," said the host of the 2026 #PENGala, who brought some real-world statistics to back that up. #books #reading #bookstores

What kind of unhinged writing habits lead to a book series like Game Changers and a TV phenomenon like Heated Rivalry? "I'll be like, let's just start having the characters have a conversation and see where it goes," said bestselling author Rachel Reid on the red carpet at the 2026 #PENGala.

We recently sat down with DJ Johnson, proprietor of Baldwin & Co,, a black-owned independent bookstore in New Orleans to hear how he uses the power of books to inspire social justice. Learn more about Baldwin & Co. at: www.baldwinandcobooks.com #NationalBlackBookstoreDay

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

"We've got ghost stories, dark academia, queerness, family drama, dystopia, and more." Erica, our Digital Production Manager, explains why #PENWorldVoices is a literary festival you won't want to miss. Join us April 29 – May 2, 2026 in New York and Los Angeles. Full details: worldvoices.pen.org

The 2026 PEN America World Voices Festival is just one week away! Join is in NYC April 29-May 2 for unforgettable conversations with incredible writers—about literature, humanity, democracy, and more. Dozens of events, many free! Details: https://worldvoices.pen.org/ #PENWorldVoices #WorldVoices

140+ authors, 45 countries, 1 unforgettable festival. Get your tickets at worldvoices.pen.org #PENWorldVoices

“Writing is glamorous. Reading is glamorous. Freedom of speech is glamorous," said B.J. Novak in his welcome speech at the 2026 #PENGala, using the examples of Bella Hadid, Emily Ratajkowski, Kaia Gerber, Dua Lipa, Emma Roberts, Laufey, Harry Styles, and Ann Patchett to explain why.

How does the work of writing actually get done? We asked some of the highly accomplished writers at the #PENWorldVoices Festival to share their personalized writing habits, setups and rituals. Leave a comment if you have a writing tip or trick you want to share.

What book festival would be complete without dozens of authors? And those authors have written some marvelous books! Get a head start before joining us at the World Voices Festival and check out some of these great titles https://bookshop.org/lists/world-voices-festival-2026 #PENWorldVoices

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#CNBC’s Jim #Cramer Left Literally Speechless by Trump’s Totally Corrupt Personal Stock Trades www.mediaite.com/media/tv/cnb...

Absolute insanity. Tech billionaire Oracle CEO Larry Ellison confesses a dystopian AI mass surveillance network designed to constantly track citizens. He confirms the administration plans to use AI to monitor every camera, creating an inescapable dragnet over the entire nation...

Chaco Canyon is a UNESCO Site, a national park, & sacred land for #NewMexico ’s indigenous communities. Somewhat inevitably, Trump’s Bureau of Land Management wants to open 300k+ acres of land around Chaco to oil & gas drilling. They’ve given the public just 7 days to comment — that was 3 days ago.

President Reagan described America as a beacon on the hill. Sadly that light seems to be fading. But I believe it has burned long enough for the other democracies to see it. In the 1940s refugees fled the Nazis built the atomic bomb and won the war. 1/3

Counting down to the end of the launch discount on my slow cinema club The Film Thread. Half price till the end of today. Come chat about nuclear testing sending the world spinning off its axis! (thankfully only in Val Guest's movie not for real😁) vickilesley.substack.com/subscribe #filmsky #nukesky

Jaylin Williams and Alex Caruso have been huge for the Thunder in this one.

They can’t make me hate you Halo

Councillors have rubber-stamped plans for £100m redevelopment of the Templemore Sports Complex. Plans include Olympic sized eight-lane pool, poolside sauna, teaching pool, toddler Pool. Water recreation facilities will include family flumes, café www.derryjournal.com/news/environ...

The Pentagon’s race to adopt AI without effective regulation poses serious — even deadly — risks. Congress must establish guardrails. Learn more in our report on the military and AI: bit.ly/4sJCA2S

A speeding motorcyclist attempts a dangerous stunt but loses control. The bike slides out, launching him into a concrete barrier as it crashes behind him, showing how quickly a thrill can turn into disaster. #reels #viral #CaughtOnCamera #ExtremeSports #unexpected

#CRISPR and cocoa trees. Who gave the Mars corporation the right to edit the genetics of every cocoa tree on Earth?

🚨NEW MEDIA CLUB OUT NOW🚨 ITV & ITV Studios split would be good news for the whole media sector. Mark Browning, CEO of Zinc Media Group, on The Media Club with @mattdeegan.com ft. @manori-r.bsky.social. Listen & watch now: 📺 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0s-AwdxHJdQ 🔈 podfollow.com/themediaclub

We can’t believe it’s a week since The Traitors royalty, Alexander Dragonetti, graced us with a visit to his favourite Oxford College! Fans of the show may remember his badminton skills (and mishaps…!)

💜 #BTS ⊙⊝⊜ 🔗 www.instagram.com/stories/bts....

In the margins, God lifts the meek, revealing Christ's love for every unnoticed soul. Luke 19:8 - "But Zacchaeus stood up and said to the Lord, “Look, Lord! Here and now I give half of my possessions to the poor, and if I have cheated anyone out of anything, I will pay back four times the amount.

YA SU A KI #山崎康晃 #baystars

Americans, come look at this. Londoners, explain. 😭

Tonight at 22:00 Tbilisi time (GMT+4), defence and security expert Ambassador Shota Gvineria joins Talk Georgia to discuss the evolving dynamics of Georgian and regional politics. Here’s what’s coming up: Spotify: h1.nu/1kyh0 Apple Podcasts: h1.nu/1kyhW Youtube: youtu.be/xWjJeXl1QwA

actuallystevenweber @nat_kyriacou telling the truth about it all.

Chris Hill has been taken hostage by the IOF while traveling on the Sumud Flotilla with Humanitarian Aid to Gaza. Please help by contacting the FCD, which is the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office in the UK. Gov.Uk

Here’s something people don’t get about mental health. Coming from a guy who is high energy last week and is a bit low energy this week. #yayahd #adhdcoach #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #mentalhealthawareness #compassion

Section 702 lets the government spy on Americans’ communications without a warrant. Now Congress is debating renewing it for several years. We must not let that happen without major reforms. Watch @trevortimm.bsky.social explain and learn how you can help: freedom.press/reform-section-702

Small town politics hits differently. This week on the Jersey Oddcast, we talked about how local meetings should still be places for debate, disagreement, and passionate discussion… without losing basic respect for one another. www.jerseyoddcast.com linktr.ee/jerseyoddcast #JerseyOddcast #LocalNews

A Ukrainian MiG-29MU1 dropped French AASM Hammer bombs on a Russian drone control post in a former sugar factory in Kursk Oblast's Tyotkino. Russia reportedly tried to set up another FPV workshop there. 📹 Telegram/Soniashnyk

SGA vs 4 Suns and the law of physics: Original post

Mullin's threat to end processing of international flights into sanctuary cities only punishes travelers. Gutting international service at major hubs will strand business travelers, military families, and many more travelers from both red AND blue states.

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

1/8 Marko Đenadić, on behalf of the 🇷🇸 “students in blockade,” clarified position on Kosovo that aligns with the 🇷🇸 gov't. He did not mention ICTY verdicts, violated rights of Albanians in southern 🇷🇸, or the numerous unmarked secondary mass graves of murdered 🇽🇰 🇦🇱 civilians. TV Insajder, May 27, 2026.👇

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Main band of showers clearing East with Sunny spells in the West already.

Your sandwich is your logo. Shopify brands obsess over fonts + founders. Sandwich shops obsess over flavor. If the product isn’t craveable, nothing else matters. Brand ≠ what you say Brand = what they taste and tell others Make a better sandwich.

Iran, Armageddon and us.

My buddies were there to show support.

😂A Greenlandic woman shouts slogans at Trump's envoy to #Greenland, Jeff Landry, and tells him to leave her country and go home😂

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Alrighty...I finished the reply to @guruscorpion.bsky.social, which was purely procrastination. Let's get down to seeing if my Still come out right after Video Generation for the Astronaut Adventures Ep.2. Hopefully we'll make it longer than 2min.20sec this time. 😂🤣 #AIart #AIVideo #AIartcommunity

I’m on to you, NASA! You can’t hide the #queso from the #american people any longer!

This was very violent O.O

The amazing elephant’s story Kamala Harris talked about.

I visited MAAC Project to hear about their work to support San Diego families and to hang out with the kids - the cutest meeting of my week. Head Start programs nationwide have lost funding due to the Republican shutdown. It’s past time to come back to Washington and pass a budget.

As a lapsed Celtic fan, have to say - that’s a shocking decision.

Can I ask something honestly? Do you feel BETTER now than you did 10 years ago? More energy?More confidence?Better sleep?Better digestion? Or less? I think a lot of women stay quiet about how they’re really feeling.

My opponent, Kevin Kiley, may be too busy playing politics to answer your calls, but I won’t be. As your next congressman, I’m making one thing clear: I work for you. That’s why I’m launching a 24/7 constituent hotline (916) 534-8106—because your concerns don’t clock out at 5 PM, and neither do I.

“Funny how it seems like yesterday As I recall, you were lookin' out of place Gathered up your things and slipped away No time at all, I followed you into the hall Cigarette daydream You were only seventeen Soft speak with a mean streak Nearly brought me to my knees”

Things you didn't know about - "Batman, The Animated Series" 🦇🦸‍♂️ Who is your favourite character from the series? - by @laurahOpe of Toronto, Canada. #animation #dc #batman #harleyquinn #joker #cartoon #popculture

But grey’s my favorite color! 😅 #morallygrey #reading #books #writing #epicthemusical #writersky #booksky #writesky

Anthony Edwards on building championship habits "We just gotta listen to the coaches. We had a hard time of processing stuff and going out there and doing it. We try to do stuff on our own. — You're supposed to build championship habits or playoff habits in the regular season."

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Are you adding value or just more friction? In mature Salesforce environments, small issues can build up unnoticed, creating hidden risks. Don't let the accumulation catch you off guard. #Salesforce #SalesforceTrainingSolutions #SalesforceSuccessSecrets