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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.

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

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

For its intrepid efforts to lead a grassroots fight against censorship, PEN America honored the all‑volunteer Rutherford County Library Alliance with the PEN/Benenson Courage Award at the 2026 #PENGala. Keri Lambert and Tatiana Silvas accepted the award on RCLA's behalf. pen.org/rutherford-c...

Iran has released an AI-generated music video in a LEGO-style promoting the use of bitcoin to pay for passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

Happy Mother's Day! After a couple weekends of unsettled weather, mom finally gets the sunshine she deserves. https://www.kcra.com/article/northern-california-evening-forecast-may-9-2026/71260682 

Google SEO Is Dead If You Are Still Doing This in 2026 #googleseo #aiseo #chatgpt #digitalmarketing #seotips #aimarketing #contentmarketing #aivisibility #marketingstrategy #futureofmarketing

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Surveillance video from BLDG 5 on Kalurah Street shows several inches of water inside the restaurant while guests were eating dinner. EBR Transportation and Drainage Director Fred Raiford received hundreds of complaints about high water over the weekend. Watch the full story:

Have a fantastic pride month!!! #fyp #pridemonth #lgbt #gay #transgender

Pope Leo apologizes for the Catholic Church role in the transatlantic slave trade and for supporting chattel slavery.

RΞMΞMBΞRING Jamaican singer-songwriter Millie Small October 6, 1947 – May 5, 2020 🎞 Millie's practice session with The Vanguards, 1966.

This robot in China tried to do a Michael Jackson routine and ended up kicking a dude in the face 😂🤖 The internet is NOT okay right now 💀 #RobotFail #Viral

New! FBI Director merch from KA$HCO! #satire #KashPatel #merch #fyp #podcast

Good taco Tuesday, friends!!! Here's a giggle for today. Hope you enjoy it!! Have a day, y'all!' #ShedShed #FailedAssissination "attempt" number 3.

A lot of my content is about the horrors of Russia's war against Ukraine. This is the reality we live in. And yet, there is light, love, strength, hope even in these very dark times. I think this video captured the essence of this very well. 📹: marina_christina / Instagram

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.

I continue to be personally called out in every episode of this show

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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,

My new obsession. Her whole account is about making noodles 🍜

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!

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Learn tax strategies on this #FinanceFriday @annettehamm.bsky.social FULL INTERVIEW: www.chch.com/morning-live...

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

Steven Guilbeault on Danielle Smith: "I'm puzzled why we would put so many eggs in the basket of a premier who has not shown to other provinces frankly and the federal government and Canadians that she can be a reliable partner." #cdnpoli

Canada issued 356 ITAs in the latest Express Entry PNP draw, with a minimum CRS score of 802. The high cut-off reflects the additional 600 CRS points awarded to candidates with provincial nominations. zurl.co/2ESpC

Ennis was buzzing today as Sean Kelly MEP joined me on the campaign trail. I greatly appreciate all the warm wishes I received on the streets of the Clare County Capital ahead of Friday's General Election. #Countyclare #ennis #GE24 #TalkToJoe #JoeCooney

This Jan 6 was one of the weirder ones …not counting the first one of course.

#Israel has issued orders to seize and ethnically cleanse 20% of Lebanon's territory. The occupiers have issued evacuation orders covering 20% ​​of Lebanon. This is far beyond the initially declared "buffer zone.

Sovereign Art should not weaken the spirit. It should unleash the soul. This is the SignJunky code. Our epic , colorful , 5th-dimensional designs break the illusion of the matrix grind and call you of your god-given divine creativity.

Kimberly Guilfoyle this weekend:

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

"6 pro-palestine activists arrested in Washington SC. Instead of spending Eid with our families, human rights advocates are currently in jail for speaking out against israel’s rape, torture and abuse of Palestinian Hostages"(Hazami Barmada)(I had to cut the video to put it here) #US #Palestine

Jump, fall, and rewind through JumpMap’s 20+ epic levels! Speedrun Mode is live—how fast can you go? Play now on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3058710/JumpMap #speedrun #LevelUp #gaming #twitch

Kit Wilson and Giulia linked up 😂 #WrestleSky

Vagrant Story (2000) | action RPG | Sony PlayStation | Square Lea Monde's haunted depths hid many dangers that tested its sophisticated combat system. Players could swap gear in mid-combat to meet the most current challenge, target individual body parts, and even craft (and name) their own gear!

Well, we wanted Trump to stop harassing women, and it looks like he found a loophole You're an idiot if you think this is normal. Visit the Hall of Idiots or The Zoo at youreanidiotif.com #youreanidiotif #TrumpLoophole #DailyShow #HesStillDoingIt

May the Fourth be with You #maythe4thbewithyou

From its full story mode and character progression to getting off your board and exploring levels in a whole new way, Underground completely changed what these games could be. #gamingpodcast #gaming #nostalgia #retrogaming #tonyhawk #skateboarding

Miller is so racist....

Decisão dos EUA sobre facções: Lula fala em soberania e interferência estrangeira; ministro da Fazenda diz que ameaça o PIX. Confira reportagem completa:

📸 The Nick Oza Visual Fellowship at Altavoz Lab is open 💰 $15,000 + mentorship & community 🗓 Deadline: Feb 23, 2026 🗣 Bilingual info session Jan 22 | 4PM ET / 2PM MT / 1PM PT 📝 Register here: tinyurl.com/NOF-Bilingua... 👉 AltavozLab.com #AltavozLab #VisualFellowship #NickOza #Photojournalists

Meanwhile, you’re stressing about AI taking over because Claude shipped your app faster than opening a new tab, but many still don’t know what it is. It feels like living in two timelines: one building with AI, the other asking what it does 😭.

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Mario, Yoshi and Snake - From last week's Game Game Show #Mario #Yoshi #SolidSnake #MetalGear #whoselineisitanyway A comedy panel show ostensibly about video games. Weekly episodes, 30-40 minutes long. Just a bit of fun! Apple podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/g...

Protester PANICS after defending cartels Will Biagini talked to student protesters in Tallahassee and asked if they think cartel members should be deported. Watch the full video on YouTube at 6 PM.

We subpoenaed Pam Bondi to testify under oath before the American people. Instead? Republicans let her interview behind closed doors. It’s ridiculous and it’s a cover up. @oversightdemocrats.bsky.social are not backing down.

A town of 300 residents just found out on Facebook that ICE bought the biggest building in town and is converting it into a detention center for 7,500 immigrants. And 23 more towns are next. #ICE #ruralamerica #money #paperplanet NYT2.5.2026 “Rural America Is Getting Blindsided by Something New”

At first glance, it looks like a group of fluffy kittens crossing the road. But in reality, these are Pallas’s cats, also known as manuls — one of the rarest and most elusive wild cats on the planet.☺️💙😎

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

⚡ Bir şeyler çalışıyor! ⚡ – ✅ 18 Mayıs Pazar günü TSİ 21:00’da twitch.tv/Rainbow6 kanalında canlı olarak gerçekleşecek 10. Yıl Yol Haritası tanıtımında bize katılın.

Good news! Our gorgeous 2026 Photo Contest Calendar is on sale! Get 10% OFF the calendar today and help us support the Refuge's mission. Every month is a beautiful reminder of the wildlife we protect! 🦉🦆 https://ridgefieldfriends.org/news/frnwr_merch/ #RidgefieldNWR #HolidaySale #WildlifeCalendar

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