Introducing the RLF's grant categories, designed to support writers across various circumstances. From short-term need to long-term support, our aim is to provide stability when it is most needed. For more information on eligibility, please visit the RLF website: https://bit.ly/4cpeuoz

The RLF's grants programme supports professional writers facing financial hardship, but what is it like to apply for a grant? Four writers share their experience. Visit our website today to find out more about the programme. https://www.rlf.org.uk/apply-for-a-grant/

🎧 Collected Podcasts 🎙 Ep. 502: Emma John in conversation with Paul Dodgson. 🎙 Ep. 503: Pat Cumper with Juliet Gilkes Romero. Featuring work from Martin Day, Jonny Wright, Ian McMillan, Deborah Chancellor, Marina Benjamin, Nicola Baldwin & Morgen Witzel. Listen here: https://podcast.rlf.org.uk/

Award-winning novelist Elif Shafak (@shafakelif) joins Doug Johnstone (@writerdougj) on the latest Collected Podcast to talk creativity, activism, and her love of heavy metal. Plus, archive highlights from Bethan Roberts, David Lloyd, and Mirza Waheed. 🎧 Listen: https://youtu.be/Mp6pkAQqUNE

🎧 Collected Podcasts: 🎙 Episode 504: Katharine Quarmby is in conversation with Jonathan Tulloch. The episode also features work from Karl Whitney and Rosie Fiore-Burt. 🎙 Episode 505: Hugo Williams is in conversation with Julia Copus. Listen to both podcasts here: https://podcast.rlf.org.uk/

🎧 Collected Podcasts: 🎙 Ep 500: Abigail Mann - comedy author on writing rituals, process, and producing her best work. 🎙 Ep 501: John Lewis-Stempel - bestselling nature writer and RLF Fellow on writing struggles and finding ideas while farming. Listen to both here: https://bit.ly/4rWrWGb

🎧 November Podcasts 🎙 Ep 495: Paul Dodgson talks with Matt Carr about his wide-ranging books on terrorism. 🎙 Ep 497: Juliet Gilkes Romero chats with Satinder Chohan on being a “dramastorian,” exploring empire’s darker histories. Listen to both podcasts here: https://bit.ly/4rWrWGb

🎧 Collected Podcasts: 🎙 Episode 506: Sara Shaarawi; Interviewer: Ann Morgan; Work featured from Nicola Baldwin and Gabriel Gbadamosi 🎙 Episode 507: Hanif Kureishi; Interviewer: Paul Dodgson; Work featured from Marianne Colbran; Sonia Faleiro; Ian Ayris Listen here: https://bit.ly/4rWrWGb

Screenwriter Sameera Steward (who has written for BBC + Netflix TV shows) talks about how her RLF hardship grant was life-changing. If you or a professional writer you know is struggling financially, we are here to help. Check your eligibility on our website. 📚

In our first Making Writing Work webinar, Emily Itami spoke to host Nick Ahad about building a writing career and how Elizabeth Gilbert’s advice prepared her for the reality. Join our next session: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_n604JWXZSnWD1eBkinFb7A#/registration

⭕ #L’OMS, qui a perdu 1 milliard de dollars de financement, doit aujourd’hui gérer une nouvelle épidémie #d’Ebola en #RDC qu’elle a classée comme “Urgence internationale”.

The SBU's "Alpha" wiped out the FSB headquarters in Henichesk. Along with the building and the personnel.

Over the past week, military-political leadership has warned that Russia may be planning new offensive operations in the north. Yesterday, President Zelensky was at Slavoutytch in the North to meet Militaries! #Ukraine #Russia #Belarus #Kyiv 🎥: Zelenskyy

"How I react to things." Jason Canady talks abkut what sets him apart from anyone at his position. #nfl #nflcombine

“As more journalists were being slaughtered and there were no consequences for Israel, their response became increasingly brazen.” — Sharif Kouddous (@dropsitenews.com) on Israel’s systematic targeting of Palestinian journalists in Gaza. Watch Smear. Kill. Repeat. ⤵️ youtu.be/kUSx9znXXYM

Only one Stable Genius could possibly make these statements.

But he's dumb or what? WE DIDN'T STARTED THIS WAR! YOU STARTED IT WITH ISRAEL!!! God damnit this administration is so incompetent! Even Macron is more competent AND HE'S ALSO INCOMPETENT!!!

May 18, 1993: Shawn Kemp finishes the Seattle fast break with a slam dunk in Game 5 of the WCSF. Kemp had 19 PTS/12 REB/4 AST, Ricky Pierce scored 24 PTS, and Gary Payton had 23 PTS/7 REB in the SuperSonics' 120-95 win that gave them a 3-2 series lead on the Houston Rockets.

May 16, 1993: Houston’s Hakeem Olajuwon finishes with 24 PTS/12 REB/8 BLK/5 AST/3 STL in Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals as the Rockets defeat the Seattle SuperSonics, 103-92, and tie the series at 2-2.

🇫🇷 🎥 The head of #France's biggest film producer, #Canal+, said Sunday that the group would no longer work with 600 industry professionals who signed a petition against right-wing billionaire owner Vincent #Bolloré.

Falling immigration numbers offer chance to reset debate and ask how and why people coming to the UK and leaving it changes all our lives. Scream at me all you want but I refuse to ignore the facts in favour of anyone’s divisive fiction and will keep speaking up for a better way forward for all.

Milken Institute International EVP, Laura Deal Lacey, kicked off #MIGlobal Global Investors' Symposium 2026 today in Hong Kong, highlighting a rapidly changing environment for investors. Watch all replays: milkeninstitute.org/events/globa...

So now we’ve got another billionaire pumping millions into Reform UK: this time a convicted criminal

🤍🌙 Ramadan is a time of generosity. In Central African Republic, communities are opening their tables and their hearts to families who fled the war in Sudan – with support from local partners. A reminder that there's always a way to find ways to give: https://bit.ly/4oez2mH

Will Proto-J, great sentient machine liberator from California wasteland to Phobos mining colony return? Find out in my #cyberpunk #adventuregame Neofeud 2! store.steampowered.com/app/4611140/... #gamedev #indiedev #visualnovel #art #artist #indiegame #Noai #scifiart #humanmade

Last week we welcomed young Canadians from all over the country to our Summer Leadership Program in Ottawa. Their ideas and their perspectives will help us build a stronger country for all.

Who owns AI literacy? Jocelyn Burnham believes people should experience AI firsthand and decide for themselves what's worth learning. A conversation about curiosity, independent thinking, and challenging assumptions. 🎧 youtu.be/Ql8L_86V3qQ #AI #Podcast

A win for accountability✊ The #FossilAdBan campaign welcomes the decision by Shell South Africa to withdraw environmental advertising claims from its website, following complaints lodged with the Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB). #fossiladban #stopgreenwashing #fossiladbansa

En vrai, je vais acheter #GTAVI day Ouane juste pour parcourir le jeu en découvrant l'ensemble des titres des radios Rap. Madeleine de Proust.

Ciccio The American Civil War Priest of Balance 2026 #Ciccio #Artist #Dream #GrokGifAi #WreckitRalphFantasyArtistEvent #AmericanCivilWar

“…and La Toya Jackson.”

Link in bio for my public (non Girl Scout) foraging walks. 💚 All donation tix because f capitalism, enviro education for all! #foraging #invasivespecies #plants #weeds #losangeles

Desde Teherán desmienten las afirmaciones de Donald Trump Irán asegura que solo reabrirá Ormuz cuando Estados Unidos levante el bloqueo de sus puertos y será bajo sus propias condiciones, entre ellas vigilar qué buques cruzan e inspeccionar su carga @monsioux.bsky.social rtve.es/noticias/202...

Post a character that starts with the letter J (First or Last) Jeff 🫶🏻

Vecube Racing is pushing the lighting and physics in UE5 for KartOne, their realistic kart racing game focused on authentic driving and competitive multiplayer. 🏎️ See more: www.reddit.com/r/UnrealEngi... #unrealengine5 #gamedev #indiegame

Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket's Catastrophic Explosion Threatens Artemis Mission Timeline www.keneci.com/tech/blue-or...

#trump #voter #explore #fyp #BreakingNewsUSA Full story: https://jqjo.com/2026-05-17/us/Politics/ar/bs/إدارة-ترامب-تجري-مراجعة-مشتركة-لـ-67-مليون-تسجيل-ناخب،-مما-يثير-مخاوف-بشأن-تطهير-الانتخابات-النصفية/1278854

I'm back with more cloud shaders ☁️😶‍🌫️☁️ Previous iterations were too annoying to use for horizon clouds, so I've returned to ye old faithful. Just a cylinder-like shape with a scrolling texture. Works pretty well. #GodotEngine #Shader #Clouds #GameDev #IndieDev

I told myself I wouldn't look into edge detection for this project, as it always becomes a rabbit hole... anyways 🐇 #GodotEngine #GameDev #Shader

De 3 gezusters kwamen vrolijk op ons afgerend en gingen lekker drinken en badderen. #duurzaam #onbespoten #lokaalvoedsel #gezondeten #duurzamelandbouw #natuur #biodiversiteit #groentepakket #herenboeren #groente #fruit #varkens Herenboeren Landmeerse Loop landmeerseloop.herenboeren.nl

✅ Vaccines don’t cause Autism ✅ Acetaminophen (Tylenol) does not cause Autism We are in scary times when our government abandons science. @sonyasloanmd.bsky.social @drhaydeebrown.bsky.social @meidastouch.com #Tylenol #Autism #Pregnancy #ScienceMatters

Stack PnR is evolving in the NBA to attack guard-to-guard switches. When the stack screen defender jumps out to take the ball, the stack screener is slipping to the rim instead of out to the wing - where the on-ball defender would normally filter out to. Creates a longer, unexpected recovery.

Money Mike celebrates the Braves taking the lead

"The Psycho Killer" Tommaso Ciampa has picked his next target in violent fashion by attacking Chris Jericho! Watch #AEWDynamite LIVE on TBS + HBO Max

“What’s really important is that we get material on the ground as quickly as possible.” Trish Newport, our emergency programme manager, tells us about the Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo, and how we’re preparing to respond:

Another one for Steph 🙂‍↕️🎯

On this day in 2007, one of the funniest John and Bo scenes, as “Tony” rode a horse through the DiMera mansion living room. #DAYS #DOOL #John #Bo #Tony

The entire nation when Cat brought up Jonathan at the roundtable #CelebrityTraitors

After Oversight Dems filed contempt charges, Pam Bondi finally agreed to testify. This Friday, she will answer our questions about her role in hiding the Epstein Files. We will continue to fight for truth and justice. We will end the cover-up.

who let me cook this. #imurme #shitpost #funny #memes #internetbrain

And I think we have to do it because it's not going anywhere. It's going to be with us and it's brutal. It's a war and we have to stand up and fight it.

Practising matching beginning sounds is hard work. Check this little learner during her VIP task concentrating!

The St Petersburg International Economic Forum 2026, which seeks to present itself as Russia's version of Davos, actually resembles a theater of the absurd. Each session and each stage set is designed to convince visitors of Russia's greatness⤵️

Excerpt from White Tiger (Belyy tigr; 2012). The film ends with Hitler saying, "But we simply found the courage to carry out what Europe dreamed of doing. They never loved the Jews!" This has an awful ring of truth—& a reason Europe loves Israel today no matter what: it doesn't want the Jews back.

Can't WAIT to hear him chum it up with Wemby. 🤣 Guillermo from 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' is out in San Antonio for the NBA Finals, and it's the best. 🤠

Good morning from 2:20pm

It’s the puppy herder’s first day on the job and the sheep understood the assignment with being supportive and encouraging.

McNabb takes an Ehlers slapshot to the shield, he quickly left the ice (no blood in this)