🧵 Yesterday's Business Post revealed that Ireland's AI tech imports from Taiwan have jumped 300% since 2024 making Ireland the "leading global conduit" for this critical technology. Yet, Ireland is an EU outlier when it comes to operating a trade office in Taiwan. Is Ireland losing out ?

@chathamhouse.org @merics.bsky.social @irishuyghurca.bsky.social Why are CCP officials seeking private meetings with elected leaders - and what does this mean for Uyghur Human Rights? Listen▶️ apple.co/3M46kqU

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In early March, China's ambassador to Ireland wrote a letter to the Irish Times critizing Irish politicians for visiting Taiwan and meeting with democratically elected representatives. #Taiwan #China

@chathamhouse.org @merics.bsky.social @chinaobservers.eu Why is 🇮🇪 an EU Outlier when it comes to engagement with Taiwan 🇹🇼 ? #podcast

@barrymward.bsky.social Economic pressure doesn’t always make headlines — but it can shape decisions. In this clip, Barry Ward TD discusses how China has used influence and leverage internationally — and what that could mean for countries like Ireland. 🎧 Links below #Ireland #China #Geopolitics

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@irishtimes.com @irishexaminer.bsky.social @independent.ie @nytimes.com @wsj.com #Ireland #Taiwan

This Administration’s long-term vacancies at HHS put Americans’ health and safety at risk. I questioned Secretary Kennedy on these inexcusable vacancies in his Department. I will continue to hold this Administration accountable while fighting to build a strong and reliable health care system.

For fans of Empire of the Vampire, The First Law Trilogy, The Broken Empire, and Game of Thrones. Culling of the House of Boars Available in Ebook, Paperback, Hardcover, and Kindle Unlimited #Darkfantasy #darkfantasybooks ##darkfantasyauthor #fantasybooks #GrimDark

While we push our Star War wares on this auspicious day (cough DRKLGHT.com cough) We also have a hefty fuck you to Dave Feloni and John Favreau for even talking to Nazi transphobe Gina Carano about a possible return

Promises made, promises kept.

'As a tennis player, I would like to thank the thousands of independent physiotherapists, support workers and students working in local gyms, on the high street, in professional sports facilities and at matches at weekends.' 👏 Thank you Rachel Taylor MP for your support!

“How will this moment be remembered 25 years from now?” Suzanne Ford on the generation shaping the future of trans leadership. Beyond the Rainbow: The Intersection of Pride March 15 in Sonoma. 🎟 mynorthbaytickets.com/e/beyond-the... #BeyondTheRainbow

ARE YOU SERIOUSLY SERIOUS BESSENT. SO YOU THINK THAT WHAT SOMEONE HAS BEEN THROUGH THAT GIVES THEM THE RIGHT TO WISH DEATH UPON ANY HUMAN IN THIS WORLD. YOU WORTHLESS PIECE OF 💩. WHEN YOU DO WRONG AND GET CAUGHT YOU DONT BLAME EVERYBODY ELSE FOR THE PROBLEMS YOU CAUSED. YOU DID THIS TO YOUR FAMILY

The FDA vaccine head, like his boss, always overstates the risks of vaccines or issues provocative headlines without providing actual evidence. They did the same thing again over the weekend. We focus on the actual truth @msnowreports.bsky.social

TALK TO THE PEOPLE MAKING THE PLAN. Even if you are aware and highly involved with the work of the Universal Health Plan Governance Board, the process is long, involved, and confusing. Oregon is on track to be the first state to transition to a universal healthcare system, and the time is now.

🇺🇸 Celebrate Memorial Day and the weekend at Moda Cafe & Bakery! Freshly baked pastries, delicious breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and sweet desserts await in Richmond, TX. ☕🥐🍰 #MemorialDay #ModaCafeTX #RichmondTX

Isaac comes through with an RBI knock to tie it up!

🎥 EDGE VIZ (tracking data): Alexandre Carrier scores for the Montreal Canadiens on a snap shot (16:06 remaining in the the 3rd period). #GoHabsGo

Housing is the biggest check that most Californians write every month. That's why bringing down the cost of housing has been my #1 priority since entering this race, and I know how to get it done as Governor.

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White House on lockdown after apparent gunshots:

Before you trust health advice online: • Peer-reviewed research? • Selling something? • One study or many? • Data or story? • Acknowledges uncertainty? Confidence isn’t credibility.

LA’s proposed $14.9 billion budget focuses on homelessness, housing and public safety, including $780 million for homeless services and more LAPD hiring. But some leaders say it’s “more of the same.” Chace Beech breaks down what’s in the proposal and the pushback around it.

"That's not good" New Glenn from a distance. How frightening if you had no idea Blue Origin was attempting a launch today.

Tip de estrategia del martes — simple pero mortal. Agrega un testimonio a cada pieza de contenido. La prueba social es la herramienta de ventas más poderosa que tienes. La gente no confía en lo que dices de ti mismo. Confía en lo que OTRAS personas dicen de ti. Usa tus logros. Comparte los

Is Wood Quay so bad that the council need new or renovated offices?

"If I don't steal it, somebody else will"?! I so wanna say unbelievable, but it's not anymore! Everyone needs a peaceful Israeli ̷s̷e̷t̷t̷l̷e̷r̷ neighbour who, when the time comes, will steal your house so that no one else does.

Illinois is the best state in the nation when it comes to building a quantum ecosystem — from our universities and workforce to the future of the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park. Big things are happening here, so stay tuned.

A Girl Named Thomas (Phase IV) - Short 1 Live performance, shot with 4 cameras simultaneously, then edited (only to switch between camera angles). Each video is made in 2 weeks (creative process, rehearsal, shooting, and editing). #livemusic #originalsong #singersongwriter #southernmusic #rockmusic

Estep, Boone County, West Virginia. #WestVirginia #BooneCounty #Estep #Adma #AdmaDrive #southernWV #CoalRiver #hollownames

Regarding the murder of Renee yesterday in Minneapolis... Cops (and ICE) signed up with their lives on the line. They need to (be abolished) act like it.

We love hearing about your vacations 💙 From first bookings to repeat sailings - your stories mean a lot to us. #nonrev #aviation #PERXDeals

The USA must free itself from the clutches of #Zionism 👇 US military to be put on loan to Israel as 'allies' merge Buried in the House version of the 2027 National Defence Authorisation Act (NDAA) is the US‑Israel Defence Technology Cooperation Initiative — Section 224 Via GG Movies channel

The bullets are (mostly) done! I had a bit of a bad time making the bullets not go trough walls because of its speed but they work now, with particles that adapts to the kind of object and all! #godotEngine #godot #gamedev #indiedev #pixelart #ScreenshotSaturday

Early voting starts today! If you vote early for me, take a picture and tag us so we can share it.

Trump commuting the sentence of Diddy

‼️: Terra Twin's new single 'Big Fist' is out on May 12th! Charlie and Lloyd Owen star in the video! #CharlieVickers #TerraTwin

I wasn't even TRYING to aura farm here, why is leon kennedy so goddamn cool

In Odesa, a Russian drone reportedly struck a store area, triggering a major fire with thick smoke rising over the city. Videos and local reports show cars burning and emergency services responding at the scene, with early reports indicating multiple injured civilians.

Cada escenario de Pragmata tiene una impresionante entrada panorámica... ¿Que tal esta primera? #Videojuegos #Pragmata #Switch2 #Capcom

2026 romance book reviews: YES, NO, or MAYBE? 💘 I’m sharing the romance reads that worked, the ones that did not, and the ones I am still debating. What has been your favorite romance book of 2026 so far?

Learn how @AFLCIO’s state federations of labor are taking on AI in @poweratwork.bsky.social's new blogcast! @mrsethharris.bsky.social is joined by Pres Lorena Gonzalez of @californialabor.bsky.social & Pres Chrissy Lynch of Mass AFLCIO to discuss! poweratwork.us/blogcast-103...

Wolves once beat Real Madrid to sign Ruben Neves. In the Championship. 😮 Then sold: ❌ Jimenez ❌ Jota ❌ Neves ❌ Cunha ❌ Ait-Nouri ❌ Semedo ❌ Sarabia 20th. Every week. All season. This is what systematic dismantling looks like. 😶 #Wolves #PremierLeague #Relegation #EPL

This is how your email finds me #silly #capybara #wishlistwednesday #nationalEmailDay

Tant de bo duri; l'aniria a veure demà quan surti de la feina però tinc por d'arribar-hi i que ja l'hagin deatrossat.

The Black Line was a failed colonial effort in Van Diemen’s Land to capture Aboriginal people, exposing settler fear, military overreach, and the brutal realities of frontier conflict. #TasmanianHistory #ColonialViolence #IndigenousHistory #FrontierConflict

At a PCC and Harvard Medical School Primary Care Investment Guide release webinar, Jefferson Health's Anna Flattau emphasized that primary care cannot be made into a “charity case,” and that adequate funding is required regarding transformation efforts. A recording ⬇️ thepcc.pub/bolsteringpr...

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A Ukrainian stork dodges a Russian drone.

First raffle Tickets are 1 for $5 or 3 for $10

Jesús Sánchez getting hit by a ball thrown from the stands (from the Sportsnet broadcast)

Rutherford County- Road work on I-24 westbound at Almaville Road 6:26am CT. Get Instant Tennessee Traffic Information Right Now With Commander Chuck's “LIVE” Traffic Video. Saving you Time and Gas Money. commanderchuck.net

Drake Maye hitting home runs like it’s nothing 🔥

Me when I’m at work but my roommate has the night off *all by myself by Celine Dion plays in the background*

🇺🇦❗️Kyiv residents are already preparing to sleep in the subway Monitoring channels write that up to 7 Tu-95MS planes are ready for departure. There is also a threat of using Tu-22M3 planes. In addition, there is threat of launch of "Kalibrs". + It is possible to involve MiG-31K planes.

On the latest PHIG Impact Report, Stacey Mattison Jenkins of the CDC discusses how Public Health Infrastructure Grant investments have helped fill nearly 9,000 public health jobs — putting real people into critical roles. 🎧: https://discover.astho.org/4fMYJd6. #PHIG @phaboard.bsky.social

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Military personnel from the 57th Motor Rifle Brigade rescued a paralyzed woman & her son from Volchansk. They were evacuated with the help of a ground-based robotic complex. The operation lasted several hours & took place under the constant threat of Russian drone attacks.