Join us in wishing Jess a very Happy Birthday! Jess just turned 8-years-old, and last September, she got her whole family involved in the Edinburgh Kiltwalk in support of RNIB, a charity which supports blind and partially sighted people across the UK.

Titch the Elf is back! And busy practicing for the annual Elf Karaoke Contest and helping blind and partially sighted little ones get an accessible Letter from Santa🎅 Listen to Allan and Titch's adventure here: bit.ly/TitchTheElf2...

Throwback Monday: 🐶 Cesar vs Robbie! Back in 2025 Hubert and guide dog Cesar raced against RoboGuide Robbie. Developed by the University of Glasgow, we bumped into Robbie whilst attending the Inclusive Design for Sustainability conference at the Glasgow Science Centre. #GuideDog #Accessibility

😂 Are you a fan of flamingos? David and Amelia keeping things silly on Two Truths and a Lie. Catch David on the Afternoon Edition for a good dose of shenanigans, weekdays 3pm till 6pm.

As you lose your sight do you also lose the visual memory of it? Robert H. King is a digital artist and photographer from Scotland and in his latest exhibition Everything Near Becomes Distant, explores just that.

Have you ever had someone assume your friend or family member is your carer? Caroline lives with sight loss and finds that she has to deal with assumptions like this often in her day-to-day life. [Video description: a transcript of text plays over the RNIB Connect Radio logo.]

New research shows 4 in 5 local authorities in England failed to complete vision rehabilitation assessments within the recommended timeframe. Young mum Eloise is just one of many blind and partially sighted people who had to wait on support. Join RNIB's call to action:https://bit.ly/RNIBOutOfSight

“On the fourth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me four calling birds.” What’s a calling bird? Adrian from @rspb.bsky.social explains. More birdsong and festive treats on the Happy Hour: Merry & Mindful Special with Claire and Paulina. Listen Boxing Day at 12 noon❄️

"It was great to have somebody that knew what you were going through, what was to come." Louise is mum to 18-month Frankie, who was diagnosed with Septo-optic dysplasia at just 6 months of age. In February they attended a drop‑in information event hosted by @rnibscotland.bsky.social in Wick.

What’s our favourite Christmas dish? On RNIB Connect Radio, we don’t just dish out good music. Find out what treats we’re serving this festive season here: https://bit.ly/RNIBRadioFestive

Nell Angloma to the basket #WNBA

More from that same @nbcla.com broadcast.

1st Supported Self Management - Online Worldwide Conference Saturday 25th April 2026 Link to register and see who is presenting www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1st-suppor... Can’t make it, don’t worry. Everyone who registers will receive the video and audio link of the Conference. #InspireSelfMgt

There is a pattern here. When the question is simple but the answer is politically expensive, people suddenly need “more context.” I saw it in legislative meetings. Now I’m watching it play out nationally. The language is different. The strategy is the same. Delay. Deflect. Avoid the clean answer.

He is calling out all the pro-war MAGA troglodytes making videos on social media.

On average, cars are standing still over 90% of the time. And even when they are supposed to be driving, they are standing still a lot. So, done with standing still? Take the bike instead!

LAIR POETRY CORNER....TEASER?? Had a bit of fun with a poem that I really loved about one of my favorite characters so I had to be a bit extra. dropping the reading later today!!! #booksky #blacksky #Poetry #teaser #blerd #staynerdy

"a man walks into a bar...."

Trump and Noem took resources away from critical DHS programs to boost ICE’s terror in our communities. At House Democrats' Minnesota hearing, I spoke with Mendota Heights Police Chief Kelly McCarthy on how this was never about safety.

For the first time, we have something we agree with Peter Thiel about. We were shocked too. @haitch.bsky.social @goldman.blue

Relatos! #mikenavolta #youtube

Meet your Courage Candidate for OH-11: Ardelia Holmes. 🗳️ Educator. Economic strategist. Unbought, unbossed, and refuses all corporate PAC money — including AIPAC. She didn't wait for permission to fight. She won't wait in Congress either. Early voting is OPEN. Primary is May 5.

🇺🇸🇨🇳 Between war and trade disputes, #Trump's visit to #Beijing on Wednesday comes at a restless moment. The US president said he'll talk about Iran with #Xi Jinping, and about arms sales to Taiwan. FRANCE 24’s Beijing correspondent Yena Lee tells us what we need to know about the summit ⤵️

You got hit with a $125 MILLION gas spike overnight. One day. Same commute—just higher cost. This isn’t normal. It’s a system squeezing you while politicians stay silent. Enough. #CA32 #ChrisAhuja #TrumpGasPrices

A young Mike Breen (“The Fordham Flash”) drills a jumper during a celebrity game at MSG in 1996

Did you know the goat doesn't give you food in #Minecraft ?

Tens of thousands chanted “Russians, go home!” at yesterday’s anti-Orbán concert in Budapest’s Heroes’ Square ahead of Sunday’s Hungarian election.

HAPPENING NOW — Iranians and freedom-seekers gather at the U.S. Capitol, standing with NCRI and President-elect Maryam Rajavi. One message to Tehran: The world is watching. #DCFreeIranRally #StopExecutionsInIran No Shah No Mullah

“Quiet Vibration” by 34Gallery.org Artist @chrisland.bsky.social: “The aura exists as vibration, a field of energy extending beyond the boundaries of the body. It shifts accordingly to presence, emotions &environment." More: linktr.ee/chrisland1405 #SDG3 #mentalhealth #arttherapy #aura #audiovisual

"It's lovely, yeah, it's real nice".  Today looks set to be May's hottest ever day on record, with temperatures passing 28 degrees in some areas. And the sunshine is forecast to last for a few more days. Our reporter Mairéad Cleary spoke to some people enjoying the sun. #VMNews

NEW: Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD) tells Pablo Reports that Congress must have “some say” over Trump’s $1.7 billion fund. “We’re not talking a million. We’re talking a billion in this particular case. Even Congress pays attention to that.”

Can Albuquerque reimagine Expo New Mexico Fairgrounds? Chris & Gabby talk with former ABQ Mayor Marty Chavez, who’s leading the effort to reimagine the site. The millions $$ needed + the controversial idea of moving the State Fair on New Mexico News Insiders. 🎙️

Wistikles | Commonwealth Bank has cut ~300 jobs in Australia during a restructure and AI push — while hiring for similar tech roles in India. The Finance Sector Union has taken the dispute to the Fair Work Commission. The bank denies it’s shifting jobs offshore #wistikles #CommonwealthBank #JobCuts

Cheers 🥂 to the Weekend 😃! “Happiness can be found, even in the darkest times, if one only remembers to turn on the light”(Albus Dumbledore) #GoodMorningFreen #GoodMorningsaturday #rollercoaster #travelblogger #buyingcontent #travelblogger #universalstudios #wow Travel Blog: workvacationrepeat.com

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Philippine President's uneasy alliance with his Vice President has escalated into a second impeachment for Sara Duterte in as many years, and chaos within the Senate. Marcos shares his views on the rivalry with Bloomberg's Haslinda Amin on "Latitude". More here: bloom.bg/4ebbvRr

Kammy Kam shows you some of the snacks on the Yo Gabba Gabba tour bus! #yogabbagabba #businvaders #digitaltourbus #tourbus #snacks

We went to buy some #fish at the local grocery store and much of what the sell here is the Whole Fish!!! I like fish, but I’m not a fan of starting with eyeballs intact. #BadassEating 🎶#CCnDocMusic🎶 #MeridaMágico

That’s a WHOOOOOOOLE HELL OF A LOT OF GUNSHOTS TO TAKE DOWN ONE MAN

Dr @terencekeel.bsky.social on the need for public review of US deaths in jails, prisons & at the hands of police, incl the need for independent review of medical examiners, as explored in The Coroner's Silence ( @beaconpress.bsky.social, 2025) Hear it: thefinalstrawradio.noblogs.org/post/2026/04...

17:47 Uhr, das erste Ei wurde gelegt! 🥰 Es ist ganz kurz zu sehen! ...... 1/2 #DettingenTeck #Turmfalken #Kestrel #Birds #Animal-Cam www.nabu-teck.de/kamera-im-de...

Josef Pazderka 𝕏🔁 @novostidnua@twitter.com: 100 тисяч дітей стануть солдатами Кремля В окупованій Луганській області Росія вже не просто переписує історію. Вона переписує дитинство. Понад 100 тисяч дітей і підлітків залучёні до російських воєнізованих і пропагандистських організацій.

Speech from today: "Donald Trump and Sir Keir Starmer, the United States and Britain, have abandoned the Kurdish people to a new jihadist regime in Damascus. What is happening today in Rojava is not peace, not stability, and not democracy - it is betrayal." #Kurdistan

Secretary Burgum had no answer because the facts are brutal. China added more renewable energy last year than the US added total energy capacity. While they race to dominate the industries of the future, Republicans are still arguing with the wind and sun.

Autogyro hell yeah #ItHappenedOneNight #TCMParty

A petri dish of human neurons has learned to play Doom: 'The cells play a lot like a beginner who's never seen a computer, and in fairness, they haven't': www.pcgamer.com/hardware/a-p... Don't forget that the best project management tool is GanttPRO - bit.ly/46LeQDa #tech

Finally found a good rip of one of my fav Tekken 5 tracks from Devil Within its still a big earworm to me this day

👏 'Diolch yn fawr iawn, Elin' Cymeradwyaeth i Elin Jones AS yn Siambr y Senedd wrth i’w chyfnod fel y Llywydd ddod i ben ddydd Mawrth, gyda Huw Irranca-Davies yn cael ei ethol i’r rôl Mae Kerry Ferguson o Blaid Cymru wedi ei dewis fel Dirprwy Lywydd

#LVFC was amazing Thanks to everyone for making my first con experience so wonderful

📢 Mit dem Format „drei schnelle Fragen an“ wollen wir euch symbadische Kolleginnen und Kollegen vorstellen. So bekommt ihr einen kleinen Einblick, wer bei uns arbeitet. 👩‍⚖️ Heute mit Giulia vom Zwangsversteigerungsgericht. #dreischnelleFragenan #RechtSymBadisch #Zwangsversteigerungsgericht

We are at war with Iran with no clear mission while gas prices skyrocket. We need to end this war immediately.

Iran’s new propaganda video about Pete Hegseth, accept all of this is true. #PeteHegseth I hate AI, but…

🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾 BIG BRO / LITTLE BRO HARPER & SCOUT LIFE LESSONS 🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾 MOMMY: What's today, Scout? SCOUT & HARPER: LAKE DAY! SCOUT: Looking for trouble. HARPER: Trouble this way! LESSON: "Troubles are often the tools by which God fashions us for better things." - Henry Ward Beecher

US confirms it’s going after Cuba after Iran. #news

If you’re busy listening to our latest episode on the ICC policy but prefer doing so alongside a visual format, the transcript is now available an the Asymmetrical Haircuts website With @janethanderson.bsky.social @svdberg.bsky.social @markkersten.bsky.social and Otto Spijkers

WFP warehouses and supply chains are lifelines - moving food and assistance to where it’s needed most. Across mountains, rivers and valleys, we sharpen planning, boost efficiency and build local capacity so every dollar goes further. Hear from WFP's Shiella in #Zimbabwe👇

This year’s theme for #AANHPIHeritageMonth is “Power in Unity: Strengthening Communities Together.” Dr. Emmeline Ha, president of the District of Columbia AFP, shares the importance of mentorship and leadership in family medicine. Discover ways to get involved: https://bit.ly/3PpwRRN

2025: A year of changes and the need to take a stand. Join us in reviewing the year: mailbox.org/en/news/2025... 🎄 We thank you for your trust this year and wish you, your teams and your loved ones a wonderful holiday season!

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Why are so many young people in the UK not in work or education? @nyecominetti.bsky.social breaks down one important factor ⤵️