At the #PENLitAwards, we asked Tony award-winning playwright David Henry Hwang, one of the night's star presenters, for his perspective on writing in the age of generative AI. He spoke up for the irreplaceable value of the "human lens." Share your thoughts in the comments. #AI #writers #writing

Imagine seeing your name (or a loved one's) in the pages of David Baldacci's next blockbuster thriller. 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 #DavidBaldacci

Thursday at #PENWorldVoices: ArtLords held a powerful live mural painting titled "Walls of Freedom: Art Against Silence," celebrating freedom of expression and the transformative power of art. The public was invited to participate, adding their own marks, messages, and colors to the evolving canvas.

What "unhinged writing habit" did Ann Patchett learn from Susan Orlean? Here's what the bestselling author told us at the 2026 #PENGala, where she was honored with the PEN/Audible Literary Service Award. Can your unhinged writing habit compete? Tell us in the comments. #writing #writinghabits

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)

PEN America mourns the death of Marjane Satrapi, the French-Iranian author, illustrator, director and activist best known for her graphic novel series and film Persepolis. In 2005, Satrapi joined us for a talk with Art Spiegelman on the art of comics and narrating lives: pen.org/conversation...

At the 2026 AWP Conference & Bookfair, PEN America asked writers to tell us the best or worst piece of writing advice they’ve ever received. Here’s what they said. #writers #writing #writingadvice

The 2026 PEN America World Voices Festival is just one week away! Join is in Los Angeles on April 30 and May 1 for two unforgettable free events. Full details at: https://worldvoices.pen.org/ #PENWorldVoices #WorldVoices

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'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

Türkiye News - A huge tree that could be about 2,000 years old has been discovered in Muğla province on Turkey's southwest coast. Turkish experts seeking to determine its exact age have examined the tree, which has an impressive circumference of 19.2 metres.

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PM Carney: "The pipeline will only be advanced with the following prerequisites being met. The first is the building of pathways ... Secondly it requires that British Columbians should share substantial economic and financial benefits. And thirdly requires fully respecting Canada's duty to consult."

Next week on Beyond the Gates #beyondthegates #btg #beyondthegatescbs

Une attaque du régime de #Kiev sur un établissement scolaire fait des morts et des blessés. Un crime monstrueux. Au moins six morts et 15 disparus dans une frappe ukrainienne sur un établissement d'enseignement et son dortoir dans la région russe

Friday is… 1. The Start of the Weekend 2. The End of the Week 3. The Day Politicians Drop Bad News 4. The Day You Follow Every #NAFOfella In Sight NOTE: All of the Above is NOT an option, even If true #NAFO #SillyCartoonDogs #StandWithUkraine #FollowAFellaFriday

Demonschool devlog 3! In this one we discuss how we tried to weave the structural and theoretical concept of "school" throughout the game without making time management a core mechanic. store.steampowered.com/app/1900250/... store.playstation.com/en-us/concep... www.nintendo.com/us/store/pro...

Come on friends, let’s sing along with Stacey.

Portrait of the Artist as a Young Fag de Car Seat Headrest 🎵 Video completo: youtu.be/5ZTjR_Q8ldQ #carseatheadrest #portraitoftheartistasayoungfag #indie #music #recomendaciones

Had to share this daily dose of unhinged joy. The energy at Sidetrack for the Miss Congeniality Bar Crawl is unmatched. It’s officially the perfect date! 👑🍹 #ThePerfectDate #April25 #MissCongeniality #BarCrawl #Chicago

Winterstorm Fern caused massive power outages for over a million Americans … but not for everyone. They were fine. Watch to see who stayed warm and safe.

🌟 Applications are now open for our Professional Leadership Development Opportunities in 2026-2027 🌟 ☑️ Professional Development Lead ☑️ School Development Lead ☑️ Primary Mastery Specialist ☑️ Secondary Mastery Specialist ☑️ Further Education Mastery Specialist 👉️ bbomathshub.org.uk/project_cate...

Pualani 🌺 is a wild one today. I found what she likes #givemeshelter #givemesheltersf #gms #adoptarescuecat #sfcats

CRYOSPHERE (excerpt) A compilation of still images from NASA, displaying changes in the frozen components of the Earth system between 1975-2019. These melting changes are emphasized as a painterly motion echoing the sound of melting icebergs, that arctic explorers recorded several years ago.

Do any of you have enemy ideas? they can be objects and fuses of different animals. right now I've got a food themed and computer/technology themed area. #Gamedev #RPGmaker #RPG Made in RPG Maker VX Ace

The toll is now 4 killed and 100 injured from ruzzia's massive overnight missile and drone attack, which is continuing right now Rescuers are still digging bodies and survivors out of rubble Help stop terrorist ruzzia—join the fundraiser☝️

I think it’s wrong that somebody’s supposed to have a big bag of cash in order to get into Congress. #nevada #corruption #citizensunited #campaign #billionaires

Lake 7 is sold as Lubbock’s water future. Brice Chapman says it is the backdrop for a courthouse land grab. Joe Alpanalpa allegedly recorded the auction. Twenty days after notice of the recording, he was dead. Who killed Joe? #Lake7 #Lubbock #BriceChapman https://loom.ly/6gf9DQ8 #WhoKilledJoe

Blood pays for your silence, and the bill keeps growing. They want obedience dressed up as responsibility. People who believe they built their own cage start negotiating for softer restraints instead of tearing the structure apart. Control becomes internal.

During his visit to China between 2006 and 2007, Sarkozy behaved frivolously and expressed agreement and admiration for China's governance methods. He did not take clear positions on multiple international issues, including Ukraine, Hong Kong,

Eric Daugherty @EricLDaugh 🚨 HOLY SMOKES. LA mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt just CAUGHT Karen Bass RED-HANDED violating election law and filed a formal complaint Pratt has accused Bass of "illegal ELECTIONEERING," and Bass recorded herself doing it!

Ontario education minister Paul Calandra’s recently visited Michaela Community School, called "Britain's strictest" by some. The lessons for education are clear: discipline, knowledge-rich curriculum, whole-class teaching, and school choice. #ONpoli #cdnpoli #education

Springsteen to Colbert: "You're the first guy in America to lose his show because we got a president who can't take a joke...and because Larry & David Ellison feel they need to kiss his ass. These are small minded people with no idea about the freedoms of this beautiful country."

“What if you started 6 Months ago?” That question hurts because deep down… you KNOW where your business could be by now. More bookings. More followers. More confidence. More money. Most lash techs wait for the “perfect time”. Meanwhile… Other people start messy and grow anyway.

The first “please” is survival. The second turns dangerous. His restraint breaks. Her hatred slips. Suddenly the room is too small and the tension is breathing down their necks. A Debt of Shattered Hope is dark romantasy where begging becomes something far more intimate than planned. #faeromance

Environmental Toxins May Cause Parkinson's Disease

We did the heavy lifting over winter. Kharkiv is no longer viable — now €1,000+ per trip. Focus now is selling merchandise to meet needs. Planned to bring stock to Ire & UK next week, but flights €400 one way. Please support us until then — 🇩🇪 & 🇳🇱 distributors have stock.

ABS confirmed in #Nationals at #Guardians (Top 9). Jorbit Vivas challenged the called strike. Called strike confirmed. HP: Jonathan Parra | Upheld 57.7% (15/26). Later: Jorbit Vivas called out on strikes.

A tremendous individual effort and a timely goal. Nikolaj Ehlers, y'all.

🌹✨ Dive into the enchanting world of #BeautyAndTheBeast! This timeless tale isn't just a love story; it's a profound cautionary narrative about seeing beyond the exterior and understanding the true essence within. 🕰️🌌 As the petals of life fall, discover the hidden lessons of empathy,

WATCH: An Edmonton man, banned from possessing firearms, supplied a disturbed teen with an illegal gun later used to kill 2 officers, has been found guilty of manslaughter. Reporter Lauren Boothby spoke with the CCFR's Rod Giltaca, and lawyer Balfour Der, about the outcome of the case. #cdnpoli

Social preheating is simple but powerful. Engage with your audience on LinkedIn so they see your name repeatedly. Combine that with emails and retargeting, and you stop feeling like a stranger, you become the inevitable choice.

Kit Wilson and Giulia linked up 😂 #WrestleSky

📺 Geraldo Perdomo: Análisis del Home Run según Statcast

It's #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek and we are highlighting the importance of being #connected. Advice is to meet up with friends and family, join a group or simply call a friend. #MindBody. For more visit the Mental Health Foundation website bit.ly/4jTLqHd @ypmh.bsky.social @mind.org.uk

Dogs & Wine = Good Times ✅ #dogsofinstagram #frenchbulldog #winetasting #halfmoonbaywineandjazzfest #dogparents

Donald Trump is unfit to serve as President. His erratic behavior and dangerous rhetoric make that clear. We have legal processes for moments like this, and his Cabinet has a duty to the American people to invoke the 25th Amendment. This war is immoral. It is illegal. It must end now.

The Kishangarh Marble Dumping Yard in Rajasthan, India, dubbed the "Moonland of Rajasthan," has become a major tourist and social media hot spot. But experts warn that the fine marble dust from this large landfill site can lead to serious respiratory problems if inhaled.

Polymega Collection Vol. 15 - BODY HARVEST An ambitious N64 action‑adventure from the studio that would perfect open‑world design with the GTA series. Celebrated for its mix of exploration, vehicle‑hopping chaos, and sprawling storytelling. Order now: tinyurl.com/mpwz3p8a

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I got cocky about Star Wolf. From my stream series. I will finish a route of Starfox 64 every week until Nintendo gives me a new Starfox game for my Switch 2. #Starfox #Starfox64 #LylatWars #FoxMcCloud #nintendo twitch.tv/buskalilly Fridays, 10PM UK Time

This game has a built-in audience. Toró Studio's Ball Champ has tapped right into that. #GameDev #IndieDev

Despite having a Nazi tattoo, being exposed as a serial adulterer, and posting lewd profile photos to minors on KIK, Democrats give Graham Platner a standing ovation. And they dare talk about Trump

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June is Men’s Health Month. During this month, we bring awareness to health issues for boys and men. To learn about men’s health resources, visit: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OHE/Pages/Mens_Landing_Page.aspx #MensHealth #MensHealthMonth #MensHealthTips #MensNutrition #MentalHealthSupport

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🚔 ¿Detenido cuando acudía al acto de Vox en el Congreso? 💢 Explica los detalles @loretoochando.bsky.social en #MalasLenguas

Good night, dear friends. It’s 00:15 in Ukraine. I wish everyone a safe, peaceful, and quiet night. And to my fellow Ukrainians: while we have the chance to sleep, let’s get some rest. We are strong, but we also need our energy for tomorrow. Sleep well and stay safe.

J.T. Realmuto puts the @notphillies.bsky.social ahead again!

BREAKING: White House releases full criteria for Freedom 250 attendees: