'Only a third of the people who are working above the state pension age say that they're doing it because of the money.' In our podcast on pensions, we explain the patterns behind people working past retirement age. 🎧 Listen here: ifs.org.uk/articles/wil...

How big could the gap between councils' funding and their spending pressures get? @helenmiller.bsky.social and David Phillips discuss in our podcast on local government and what the new intake of councillors faces after the local elections. 🎧 Listen here: ifs.org.uk/articles/wha...

'The wholesale cost of electricity and gas are not much higher for the UK than they are elsewhere. What really makes a difference is actually the way we tax these things' On our latest podcast we discuss Britain’s energy mix and net zero targets. 🎧️ Listen to the podcast: ifs.org.uk/articles/why...

'Nationally, about 78% of local authority revenue funding goes on social care.' On our podcast on local government, @helenmiller.bsky.social is joined by Aileen Murphie to discuss where most local authority revenue funding goes. 🎧️ Listen here: ifs.org.uk/articles/wha...

Could the government increase defence spending without either cutting other departments or raising taxes? @maxwarner.bsky.social discusses the UK's planned increases in defence spending in our latest podcast on the UK's fiscal situation. 🎧️ Listen here: ifs.org.uk/articles/tou...

"This year, 36 councils have asked for exceptional financial support." IFS Associate Director David Phillips breaks down why so many councils are asking for support even when funding has been going up, from our podcast on local government. 🎧️ Listen here: ifs.org.uk/articles/wha...

 How do our employment rates of older people compare now to in the past? In our podcast on pensions, @heidikarj.bsky.social and @helenmiller.bsky.social explain how employment among those of retirement age has changed over time. 🎧 Listen here: ifs.org.uk/articles/wil...

'We get about 70-75% of our energy in the UK from oil and gas' On our latest podcast @Dieter_Helm joins us to discuss Britain’s energy mix, net zero targets, and how policy should respond to energy price shocks. 🎧️ Listen to the podcast: ifs.org.uk/articles/why...

Are pensioners are now better off than working-age people? IFS Deputy Director Jonathan Cribb describes how pensioners' incomes have changed over time in our recent podcast. 🎧️ Listen here: ifs.org.uk/articles/are...

What we should really be asking about the price of going green? On our latest podcast, Professor Dieter Helm breaks down the hidden system costs of the UK's energy transition. 🎧️ Listen to the full podcast: ifs.org.uk/articles/why...

Trump accused House Minority Leader Jeffries, D-NY., of inciting the most recent assassination attempt against him, further escalating his feud with the top Democrat.

Toronto Raptors coach Darko Rajakovic on Scottie Barnes: “I expect more from Scottie. The way he's playing, he's at 60% of a player that he's gonna be in 2-3 years. Scottie's gonna be one of the best players in the league, and he's already one of the best players in the league.”

C-SPAN: President Trump is attending for the first time in his presidency. Caren Bohan: It's controversial. A number of prominent journalists have written a letter to the White House Correspondents' Association saying that they should disinvite him... expect there to be a lot of tension tonight.

EPSTEIN’S SHADOW OVER BITCOIN? New reports are raising explosive questions about Bitcoin’s early days — and the name Jeffrey Epstein just entered the conversation 👀 .theguardian.com/technology/2026/feb/09/jeffrey-epstein-crypto #Bitcoin #Crypto #Epstein #Blockchain #HiddenHistory #CryptoTruth

Austin FC forward Brandon Vazquez on his reaction to the news from Monday. It’s tough, but the team needed to keep improving says BV9. VIA: @colbygordon.bsky.social #austinfc #mls | WAATV

Technology is never neutral, says Carissa Véliz This is not a good clip. The guy says he agrees with her, then contradicts her. And the video ends.

Donald Trump’s weakness is emboldening Putin. He’s turning his back on our allies, isolating America, and making Americans less safe.

110 votes in favor, zero opposed: The coalition’s bill to dissolve the Knesset has passed its first reading.

YOU REPUBLICANS ARE WORTHLESS PIECES OF 💩 WHO CAN CARE LESS ABOUT HUMANITY OR THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 🇺🇸. THE OATH YOUNS TOOK YOU DISRESPECTED THAT ON DAY 1 JUST LIKE YOU SCJ C S REPUBLICANS IS DISRESPECTING THAT OATH FOR THE PAST YEAR. YOU GOT US IN A WAR AND THE POTUS IS BEGGING FOR HELP.!!!

Hot in the field! 🔥 Bryony Smith delivers with this run out to take Surrey's second wicket of the day! 🎯 Lancashire are 137/3 after 16 overs💪 ➡️ www.kiaoval.com/match-centre... 🩵| #VitalityBlast

🎹 Why the Hammond organ still rocks This week on Hot Seat: Media Monday, I chat with Fred Shattell of Soul Mine about how the Hammond shaped classic pop & rock hits of the ’60s and ’70s — and why it’s still his favorite instrument today. 🎥 Watch: youtu.be/A0SuFb-0a2g 🎧 Stream: shorturl.at/HfRaW

Studentska Memorandumska anti-šiptarijada u Kragujevcu je bila posećena taman koliko i koncert Jelene Karleuše. Ali nije to neki njihov neuspeh, nemaju se rašta zapljuvavati kad su već na žalost socijalno prihvatljivi i popularni. Ovo samo da ponosne mame i tate imaju šta da stave na fejsbuk.

Part of the magic of March Madness is the filling out and subsequent busting of brackets. That social connection is what makes this tournament in so special and it has become ever more important in the sort of isolated way we live our lives these days.

Which of our music videos is your favourite?

I got freshly made maple syrup!! 🍁 Check out the whole video!! www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SKj... #cookingwithcameron #cooking #food #foodie #maplesyrup #vlog

I miss when politics was boring

Here it is: Newly hidden FBI documents released by Kash Patel CONFIRM: @police_frequency

Akil Thomas keeps the Springfield Thunderbirds on track🤝 #WBSvsSPR | #CalderCup

Epstein survivor Juliette Byrant: "My name is Juliette Bryant. I'm an Epstein survivor. You want girls to testify under oath. Well here I am testifying but everything I said is true. Unfortunately a lot of the girls who testified died. Maybe it's about time that you and your husband testified too.

You got my favorite soccer ball. It’s gotta be blue! 💙

During the night, Israeli occupation forces raided southern Hebron in the occupied West Bank, abducting Palestinians.

The orange-tipped butterfly requires undisturbed habitat. #insect #ecology #nature #butterfly #science

AI isn’t just changing finance. It’s also supercharging fraud, according to Darren Beyer from Qolo. Bad actors now scan for vulnerabilities at scale, faster and cheaper than ever. And they’re winning. Chargebacks are surging, and here’s why: www.cardrates.com/news/chargeb...

It’s always V-Hope. 😂 (It’s actually VMinHope, but Jimin wasn’t in the frame on the second one. 🥲) #방탄소년단 #BTS #DailyBTS #DailyBangtan #BOTD #BangtanOfTheDay

Presidential conference in Mexico out of context

[INDIE ALERT] 📢 Sprawl Zero by Maeth Survive a brutal cyberpunk city collapsing under military rule and cult fanaticism. Use your Gravity-Gloves, augments, and an arsenal of over 40 weapons to crush those who stand in your way. Wishlist store.steampowered.com/app/3748520 #indiegames #indiedev

Y’all won’t stop talking about Eurydice so I can’t stop listening to this album. During AAPI month. The audacity. 😅 Also my legs hurt from working out so come carry me please and thank you Dance Here Slowly - Vincent Lima

This is just the 2nd pitch on Varsho outside the zone called a strike this Postseason. #WANTITALL | #WorldSeries

The funniest part of redpill relationship advice is how often they accidentally describe not loving their partner.

Music licenses should last as long as your content does. That’s why Legis Music gives every track a forever license, keeping your work protected, always. Create with confidence.

Understandable, but counter argument…

This man does nothing but spew hateful rhetoric & cause more division between the Political Party’s & the American people. This country will never be united or great under trump! And that’s 100% facts! 💯

lmao! Fox & Friends played a clip of old man Trump ranting about his ballroom to his daughter in law during an interview that will air tonight

Shared a dance with Joan today. 103 years young, and still the life of the party.

Happy Mother's Day to all the cool moms in the crowd and on FreezeCrowd.com today! We appreciate you! ❤️🌷❄️ #HappyMothersDay #MothersDay #Mothers

Grenade Launcher Attack #Movie #Film #TV #GrenadeLauncher #Grenade #Army #Military #ArmedForces #War #Battle #Soldiers #Veterans #Viral #Trending #FYP #ExplorePage #Reels #Shorts

Police in West Des Moines determined a threat made Monday morning toward Dowling Catholic High School was not credible. More: https://bit.ly/4tcRNJg 

I once lived in a city. Long before, it was destroyed in a war. The government kept this a secret. That would be harder now, but I'm interested in why people just “don't talk” about important ideas. #CovidIsNotOver Life During Wartime (Talking Heads / David Byrne cover)

Puzzle Fans, Dungeons Fans, Story Fans, Combat Fans we got you covered #Nintendo #tinybabycrowngames #indiegame #gamedev #xbox #nintendo #steam #rpg #toon #madewithunity #dungeoncrawler #gaming

1/2) #UkraineWar air raid ⚠️ — May 28, ~4:00 AM local: AFU Air Force reports UAVs moving toward Kharkiv, Pavlohrad / Dnipropetrovsk region, and Opishnya in Poltava region from the east. Explosions reported in northern Kharkiv region and Dnipropetrovsk region […] [Original post on mstdn.social]

I set the scene… delivered the line… handed him the moment on a silver platter… and he dropped it like it was a group project he didn’t sign up for. now I gotta go process this betrayal like it’s 1995 all over again.

Immigration And Elections?! #oppscore

Me on my Honda CRF300LS Dual Sport! Amazingly Talented Artist: @darkivory47.bsky.social 🐺👔: @lemonbrat.bsky.social #dualsport #offroad #furry #offroadfurry #furryart #fursuit #furryfandom

Just yapping to himself online.

Si eres animalista y ambientalista, mejor no veas este video.

Song on repeat. This TikTok, specifically, on repeat. Album on repeat.

Nigel Farage's first act was not to heed the advice of Mark Nowak. His first act was to take to social media. @MaxWilkinson.bsky.social on why Farage's divisive and hate-filled rhetoric makes things in Britain worse.

Catch up with a master mix of the best of Season 4 including NEW never-before-seen moments like this one. On YouTube! Link in Bio.

No navy, no bridge, no safe supply road — Russia's grip on occupied Ukraine is crumbling. Ken Harbaugh reports from the front on how Ukraine is strangling Russia's last lifeline. Watch full video here: open.substack.com/pub/thekenha... Follow The Ken Harbaugh Show here: linktr.ee/thekenharbau...