Romantasy or dark academia? Hardcover or paperback? Library or bookstore? PEN America was on the scene and asking some hard-hitting questions at the Indie Lit Fair during #PENWorldVoices.

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)

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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.

"We are in a battle for the right to think freely," said Jelani Cobb on the red carpet at the 2026 #PENGala. But, he told us, informed participation in democracy remains possible because "the undertaking of journalism remains vibrant."

This Administration’s war of choice in Iran is about to be a quagmire. Without a set plan, strategy, or definition of victory, this unauthorized war continues to put our servicemembers lives at risk and worsens the affordability crisis for working families across the country.

#WomenInSTEM have been breaking new ground - yesterday, today, and tomorrow. On the 10th International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we share the stories of our colleagues Ingrid, Ling, and Zeena. See what working in science means for them: go.boehringer.com/wEaFd #LifeForward

When you're talking to a woman and things start to get serious.

Enrique Tarrio asks for $5 million and Mike Lindell asks for $400 million from J6 Fund before it gets shut down

Love and intimacy are part of life at every age. This Valentine’s Day, listen to Age of Love, a gentle and honest audio play about sex and relationships in later life. It shares a story many people will recognise but few talk about. Listen: player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/age-l... #ValentinesDay

Aaron Parnas @aaronparnas.bsky.social DOJ conducts mass purge of websites to remove references to January 6th defendants.

Nothing to see here, just Russian drone that got stuck in trees while trying to attack Kyiv. Casual Tuesday in Ukraine

Trump will freeze $10B in funding for ONLY certain states, inc. CA. This will affect Temporary Assistance for NEEDY FAMILIES, #CalWORKs, cutting off access to child care subsidies & a critical line of defense in preventing families from falling even deeper into poverty by enabling parents to work.

"The culture of intimidation, bullying, has reached a low point, and it has been a dark day." @blumenthal.senate.gov on Senate Republicans' fealty to the Trump administration: youtu.be/4BJ07lx6Ryk?...

💰£5.6 Million. That's what @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social has paid Job & Talent to break the bins strike. And now it seems they may be colluding to blacklist agency workers. Shame! 😡

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WE ARE HIRING - Cruise Co-Ordinator We are seeking a part-time, seasonal Cruise Operations Co-ordinator to support the safe and efficient delivery of cruise operations at Belfast Harbour. Details at https://bit.ly/4r394DK

🔴La policía británica amplía la investigación al príncipe Andrés para saber si incurrió en un delito de conducta sexual indebida ▪️Además hacen un llamamiento público a cualquier persona con información relevante 🎙️Aurora Moreno

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Silencing free speech kills democracy. They’re trying! We cannot allow conservative media companies with a disinformation agenda like Sinclair and Nexstar to dominate our public discourse. #EndSinclair #EndNexstar #BrendanCarr #FCC #MediaConsolidation #Sinclair #Nexstar #FirstAmendment #USPol

Fox News host Laura Ingraham keeps calling peaceful ICE protesters “insurgents.” Watch the full episode of Power Lines: youtu.be/j15zxfjSPy0?... Or listen via a podcast app: www.status.news/power-lines

Happy Mother’s Day.

“I am the smartest guy you’re ever gonna meet,” says the guy who brags about passing dementia tests. #fdt

Repost by @WorldWideWob Jaden McDaniels on what Nikola Jokic said to him at the end of the game. Said he didn’t know. “I just seen someone as big as hell.” Then explained why he decided to score at the end. Click to see original repost

When the guy from Creative Services sneaks into the studio for behind the scene shots…one must turn the tables on him.

Marvin Gaye playing across a crowded Trafalgar Square with people of all ages and backgrounds all dancing along in the cold sunshine of March. Magic. Just don’t tell Rupert ….#together

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Japanese family cooking #travel #japan #fyp #foryou #foryoupge #tiktokjapan #japanesefood #foodie #cooking #asian #family #asia #日本

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Arne Slot paid tribute to the departing Andy Robertson, and offered a hint that he may return to the starting line-up against Fulham. He also spoke of the support of the Liverpool fans, and what he expects amid the planned protests around FSG's ticket price decision. #lfc #liverpool #Slot #Fulham

#Maga #trump #trending #viral #fyp #congratulations #Liberals #democrats #conservatives #news #today

Der Typ ist sowas von fertig. Jetzt schlachtet er den ZEIT-Artikel bis zum Erbrechen aus. Kritik wird wie gewohnt mit "sie lieben mich alle" verhöhnt. Btw: Warum gehen Ulfzillas Ausraster überhaupt noch als "Journalismus" durch? 👇

Fadel gets his ass kicked in Invincible VS DAY 1. 💀 #invincible #gaming

A year ago Island Line services from Ryde Pier to Shanklin restarted after we repaired and refurbished the historic pier. 🌊 🚉 The line reopened four days early so #IsleofWight residents and visitors could enjoy it over the early May bank holiday: 👉 https://bit.ly/4374V80

I’m voting no on DHS funding. The horrifying killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti show that Department of Homeland Security is out of control, and Congress needs to put up more guardrails that restore transparency and oversight.

The USS Gerald R. Ford is home at last.

I can't hear piña coladas and not think of the song 🍹 #VSky #VTuber #ENVTuber #AzureGlimpse

In this week's 13-minute Factal Forecast: US weighs possible strikes in Iran as nuclear talks drag on - interview w/ Ahmed Namatalla Feb. 22: India's Modi visits Israel Feb. 24: European Parliament to vote on trade pact with the U.S. Find the Forecast on our blog: blog.factal.com/2026/02/fore...

Megan Gustafson block on defense and layup on offense #WNBA

How did sibling directors Arie and Chuko Esiri decide to make 'Clarissa' their second movie? When they couldn't agree, Chuko joked to Katey Rich in their Croisette Conversation (in partnership with Brand Innovators), he just shouted "Mom!" - mrf.lu/-D3t

It’s great that the Greens are surging, looking at the stats’s on recent emissions & studying the science of climate tipping points all say, time’s up! The truth is the world has to operate sustainably to avoid destroying life on earth, we’re a gnats cock away from apocalyptic dystopia & starvation!

ELC Executive Director @bob-kim.bsky.social explains the harmful federal voucher program passed by Congress in July 2025. This scheme is part of the Trump administration’s ongoing efforts to undermine public education. States must not opt in. #vouchers #publiceducation #teacher #OBBBA #schoolchoice

Good #caturday geneticamente modificato 😂💙

Russia's Victory Day parade on May 9 will roll through Red Square with no tanks, missiles, or armored vehicles for the first time since 2008. The Kremlin gave no official reason. Ukrainian strikes deep inside Russia have intensified ahead of the parade. Sources: Moscow Times, Al Jazeera.

+20$ 💙 +50$ 💛 💰 $2'276 (26%) collected so far! 😍 Thank you, dear all! 💓 📡 $1'649 To Go for funding long-term surveillance system that will boost our unmanned forces' reconnaissance capabilities up to 30km deep ✌️

CNN released footage from a Ukrainian long-range drone command center 🇺🇦💪 PRISMA displays UAV routes and target data processed by AI in real time. The system reportedly allows operators to manage thousands of drones simultaneously over russian territory #Ukraine #War #UkrainianDrone #Drone

1.Inflation Discussion 2.Israel-Lebanon Conflict 3.Nature Photography 4.Vehicle Songs 5.Arsenal Parad #Domingo #Bomdia #pazar #ellam #HakikaT Arsenal

Donald Trump is right. There has been "regime change" in Iran. The regime has become more hardline.

Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins 🍌🧁 Care to try? (Recipe appended below) #baking #muffins #banana #chocolate

"Gravesites & The Funeral Industry... Is It All Pretentious? 💐" Billy from Billy and Willies questions the whole gravesite tradition — putting flowers on plots, the industry cashing in, and why he’s kinda over it after 59 years. Deep but real talk. #FuneralIndustry #Gravesites #BillyAndWillies

💥 The "REID" operator flew BETWEEN the wires of the high-voltage power line to hit the locomotive We were just checking the documents of Russian railway workers who were providing military logistics in occupied Crimea. We did not find any papers giving the right to operate such transport in the

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