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

"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."

"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

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

PEN America's website has been nominated for the prestigious Webby Awards in the category of Best Practices. Voting is open to the public and if you appreciate our clean, accessible, and user friendly website, please vote today! Voting closes on Thurs, April 16! vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting...

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

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

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...

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 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

Former CIA Officer Joe Kent warns Israel might orchestrate a massive false flag terrorist attack against the US. He confirms the Zionist regime is desperate to keep Washington trapped in the Iran war and will use extreme deception to force compliance.

On fabrique des technologies qui se détruisent ! Olivier Hamant - Greenletter Club - 02/11/2025 #robustesse #climat #écologie #crises

"You just turned your single family home into a rent-controlled property." 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬 𝐀𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐚 warns homeowners about a common mistake: renting out a room in the house you live in. It seems harmless, but under current laws, this action can strip away your exemptions. Suddenly, you have to

▶️ WATCH: "He's got a very mixed record." On the Evening Exchange with Peter Cardwell on Thursday, I questioned some of the fandom surrounding potential Labour leadership candidate Andy Burnham.

A presión no Contact Center pasa factura á saúde mental. Aguantar a xornada non debe supoñer abusar de pastillas ou cafeína. 💊🎧 Arrancamos un proxecto para escoitarvos e mellorar as condicións de traballo. A túa saúde non se negocia! ✊ #SaúdeLaboral #ContactCenter

Q: "Are you attending your son’s wedding?" tЯump: "He would like me to go. I’m going to try. I said, this is not good timing for me. I have a thing called Iran and other things. He is a person I have known for a long time..?" 🍊🤡🥴🤤🍊🤡🥴🤤🤡🍊

Your Voice or Your Job? The New Rule Silencing NHS Staff ⚖️🗣️ Read the full story: www.workersofengland.co.uk/news/the-striking-off-of-roberta-batchelor-pt-2 #FreeSpeech #NHSWorkers #WorkersRights #WEU #IndependentUnion #Justice #NHS #RobertaBachelor

Mourinho in Berlin for the DFB-Pokal Final

New Voices in Congress and a Fight for Fair Wages Episode link: https://play.headliner.app/episode/32904599

Civicus has placed the USA on at watchlist for attacks on human rights. Oh joy!! #trump #civicus #humanrights #trumpadministration

Security must be designed from the beginning rather than added later as a patchwork solution. Tom Hollingsworth explains how treating security as a foundational design principle leads to stronger, more resilient platforms. #TFDTakeaways #XFD15 #Cybersecurity #SecurityByDesign

Today's DAVELY VIBE: Guilty In The Kitchen Daily rhyming banter for a healthier body and a happier grin. . . . #shorts #fitness #vibe #workout #gym #workoutmotivation #fitnessgoals #orlando #florida #musclebuilding #sports #sayings #quotes #fitnessinspiration #activeliving #kitchen

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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

City AM Editor Christian May on Monetising Journalism From The Media Club with @mattdeegan.com ft. Christian & film critic Rhianna Dhillon. Listen and watch now… 📺 youtu.be/_ZEU2xkjn10 🔈 podfollow.com/themediaclub/

So y'all trying to tell me people are having raw, non-seasoned, news paper ink flavored seafood boils now?

PRO TIP: Always inspect your bird to make sure they are bird 🪽 With @acegryph.bsky.social 📸 @smallcapitals.bsky.social

Madison Moffat calls out workplace harassment towards queer and gender diverse folks. "The microaggressions go on steroids." #queer #mayday @3crmelbourne.bsky.social

Nashville- A crash in the Rain on I-40 eastbound before Fesslers 4:33am CT. Get Instant Tennessee Traffic Information Right Now With Commander Chuck's “LIVE” Traffic Video. Saving you Time and Gas Money. commanderchuck.net

Tuesday after a bank holiday hits like… 🩵| #VitalityBlast

GOP Sen. Thom Tillis calls the new Trump/DOJ $1.776 Bn slush fund "stupid on stilts." "These people assaulted police officers, admitted their guilt, were convicted. Now we're going to pay them for that?!?!" He calls it what it is: "tyranny,” and corruption on steroids!

"Stardust" (1927) was composed by Hoagy Carmichael w/ lyrics later added by Mitchell Parish & covered by many people including Willie Nelson, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, & Ringo Starr The "Stardust" intro is like "Stairway to Heaven" by Led Zeppelin (1971) TIME CURIOUS TIME shorturl.at/NQBUU

🎺 Nous sommes heureux d’annoncer les résultats des concours réguliers 2026-2027! Cette année, le FRQ investit plus de 257 M$ en bourses et subventions de recherche. Nos félicitations! #communautéFRQ 👉 Les détails :https://frq.gouv.qc.ca/le-frq-investit-2574-m-dans-la-recherche-en-2026-2027/

Glad to express my strong support of UNAC/UHCP healthcare workers and stand shoulder to shoulder with those who provide lifesaving care to the members of our community. After months of negotiations, it's time to respect the hands that care for us and give them the dignity and aloha they deserve.

OH MY FUCKING GOD!!! POISONRANA TO THE FLOOR!!! 😱 #AEWDoN

Trust me— Watch til the end!! Another beautiful set from TCG Pocket 😍 Poké gold #gifted_by Pokémon! Thank you! Join my Twitch streams💜 #fantasticalparade #partnerpush #pokemontcgpocket #pokemontcg

Singer D4vd will be charged with capital murder for allegedly killing a teenage girl whose dismembered and decomposing body was found in the trunk of his Tesla at a Hollywood tow yard, according to the District Attorney's Office.

Smart Action Over Hard Work: The Science of Effortless Success Are you exhausted from "hard work" that doesn't seem to yield results? In this eye-opening session, THE SPH reveals the radical truth about productivity and success.

🧪 Overcoming a Sticky Epoxy Situation! 😅 As we test & develop our SAF Generator ⚙️ at Harmony Turbines 🌱, we’re solving epoxy issues 🧩 like nicked coils 🌀 now ⏱️ so future production runs smoother 🔄. Watch the full video 🎥: https://youtu.be/I0itLq2Tjoc #HarmonyTurbines

Skinny Puppy - Hexonexxon Álbum: The Greater Wrong of the Right Live (2005) #SkinnyPuppy #Hexonexxon

#c4news Reform UK Ltd's Nigel Farage mocked Keir Starmer for receiving free glasses, but failed to tell the Electoral Commission that he bagged a 5 million pound freebie from a crypto ghoul. And now he's chickening out of TV interviews. The man is a fraud.

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Good morning, Travelers! Hope everyone had a safe, peaceful Memorial Day weekend. Let's check out your Tuesday commute. Everett>Seattle: 49 min (42 HOV) Fed Way>Bellevue: 53 min (36 HOV) Seattle>Fed Way: 21 min (20 HOV) SeaTac>Seattle: 20 min (17 HOV) More: wsdot.com/travel/real-...

Chattanooga- A crash on I-75 northbound near Hwy 153 2:48pm ET. Get Instant Tennessee Traffic Information Right Now With Commander Chuck's “LIVE” Traffic Video. Saving you Time and Gas Money. commanderchuck.net

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...

Happy 2025 🤩🧡. It's a lie-in for me as Bushy Park parkrun has been cancelled. Quite convenient as getting back from #LondonNYEfireworks was a 2hr mission amidst the hordes heading to the tube! But it was worth it - London did look lovely. Here's one I made earlier... #LondonNYE #NYE2025

Israeli forces strike several locations across southern Lebanon.

Yesterday, our CEO, Derek Mitchell, spent time at the Shetland Islands CAB, listening to staff and advisers about the challenges facing the local community. Listen to a snippet from his interview with BBC Radio Shetland 👇

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If one follows the current legal trajectory of the Department of Justice and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to its logical conclusion, we are standing on the precipice of a fundamentally rewritten American legal system. open.substack.com/pub/charles4...

dimanche : fête des mères sévères (comme disait Jacques Lacan) tag : maman ne rigole pas avec le respect, une mère ferme dans un corps qui l'est moins #fetedesmeres #education #children #psychology

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

Hypertension doesn’t have to control you. 💙 Eat smart, move more, stress less, and rest well—your heart will thank you.  #HeartHealth #HighBloodPressure #CPOHealth #CanadianPharmacy

❗️Consequences of yesterday’s strike on the 🇷🇺Russian corvette “Boykiy” in Kronstadt

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I love all these words and statistics but now what ? If they were all nurses they would be gone in a day. It just blows my mind that we are paying for nothing but words and a majority is needed to address grave mistakes.

"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

DJ Ray's FUNKY FRIDAY Friday June 5th, 2026 "A Love Bizarre" by Sheila E Full Song: youtu.be/k5YPf1Tp_uk?... @djraysmusic.com