NEW: Authorities issued an arrest warrant for a businessman who they believe has run a social media account that threatened critics of America’s largest hospital landlord—Medical Properties Trust.

“Data released through an access to information request shows that overtime as a percentage of hours worked is significantly higher than the figures quoted by Buick” The premiers office actively tried to kill a story by journalists. theijf.org/article/stat...

The UCP are defending their move to gerrymander electoral maps in Alberta by invoking this section from page 66 of the report. It is the recommendation of only one member and is provided “for the express purpose of dissuading the Legislature from accepting the minority report.”

Trying to explain St Augustine to the pope, the former head of the Augustinian order, who wrote his doctoral thesis on Augustine, on his way back from celebrating mass at the Basilica of St Augustine in Annaba, Algeria, overlooking the site where Augustine lived is peak Adult Catholic Convert.

The All Hands on Deck skateboard auction is online in preview mode! You can browse the artwork and pick your faves before the bidding starts on April 20th, running until May 3rd! LINK TO AUCTION: mobilbid.co/url/onUcAWF0 I can't wait! My godzilla board is up for grabs.

The Senate’s final vote on repealing the ban on mining near the Boundary Waters has been scheduled for Thursday morning. Sen. Tina Smith is expected to continue speaking then.

Sysco’s latest move, a $29.1 billion bid to acquire Restaurant Depot, has the industry "rattled."

Happy book birthday to Rise of the Zombie Bugs! Now through 4/30, you can snag a copy for 40% off at @hopkinspress.bsky.social. If you've always wondered how nature's tiniest neuroscientists zombify their bug hosts, my book may align with your interests 🧟‍♀️ 🐜🐛🐝🐌 www.press.jhu.edu/books/earth-...

i'll never stop being mad that i have to buy "stamps" to send a fucking email to someone in prison -- a service the rest of the world uses for free -- AND that there's a 20% "service fee" of $2 on $10 for hte purchase. motherfuckers the whole thing is a "service fee"!!!

It's #buyastrangerabook day. If you'd like a book, but aren't sure what, let @melissaschuh.bsky.social know the kinda stuff you like reading. Melissa will offer you a choice of 4 books. Choose your favourite, Melissa will pay for it & I'll send it to you! Get in touch! UK only.

I have been thinking about how the Russini situation has affected so many of my tremendous female colleagues and friends in this business, and I think this is something that should be read.

Animals are currently welcome in two of the three city-run homeless shelters. For homeless people with animals, it makes a meaningful difference. And it’s part of a bigger philosophy toward homelessness, city officials said.

BOOK FANS! I have another #buyastrangerabook day offer here for you. @punkymoose.bsky.social has sent me £20 to buy someone the book of their choice. So, if there's a particular book you're after (any book!), just let us know. UK only.

This is insane. Barely 6 years on from the irruption of a virus that claimed over 1M US lives, the plug is getting pulled on the kind of science that could prepare them better next time. Wrong lessons (deliberately) being learned.

friends, after days of me pushing this, we are stalled at $515. I really want to believe that we can do better for a migrant neighbor in need and in hiding in SE Michigan. $2000 seems to me a modest goal, but perhaps we could really try to get to $600 today?

If, in the course of an argument over religion, you cut off funds to help refugee children as a way to bolster your argument--you have lost the argument.

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will be able to continue publishing after a nonprofit journalism group stepped in to buy the newspaper. The Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism on Tuesday said it will buy the paper and run it as a nonprofit.

This #buyastrangerabook day offer is still unclaimed! If you want a book, but aren't sure what, let @melissaschuh.bsky.social know the kinda stuff you like. Melissa will offer you a choice of 4 books. Choose your favourite, Melissa will pay for it & I'll send it to you! Get in touch! UK only.

Looks very much like I won’t qualify for Ireland’s Basic Income for the Arts scheme, despite being in the control group during the trial phase. I haven’t seen much reporting on the change of application process. Other artists applying: I’d love to hear your experience with the new application!

More than 4,000 additional wells are being transferred to the Orphan Well Association — nearly doubling the total the association has to safely seal and clean up. It's "the largest single transfer in history." Here's what it all means. thenarwhal.ca/alberta-orph...

There are so many other fascinating and fun Jane's Walk tours on offer this year, from a tremendous bunch of volunteer community guides. Check them out - they will help you to see Edmonton in wonderful new ways. janewalksyeg.wordpress.com @janeswalkyeg.bsky.social

Many of the soil scientists and engineers who consult with farmers on conservation practices are now gone, and those still serving are often stretched thin. @insideclimatenews.org kentuckylantern.com/2026/04/14/u...

Funny, cool, so good at what he did Remembering NPR audio engineer Brian Jarboe www.npr.org/2026/04/13/n...

Trump 2.0 has fired more immigration judges than any previous administration, and more in Massachusetts than most places. Great reporting by @sweetadelinevt.bsky.social on this important story www.wgbh.org/news/local/2...

Are you a queer, Two-Spirit, trans, or gender diverse person passionate about advocacy and community support? We're excited to invite you to join our team as a Justice Navigator. Apply by April 24th: skippingstone.ca/hiring

Eliminating libraries in prisons is a disaster, completely shortsighted. Libraries are a lifeline for incarcerated people who want to learn and grow, and have few other options.

Our regional Chapters are keeping busy! Here are FOUR great upcoming events across Alberta YOU can join: 1️⃣Join our @palliserfom.bsky.social Chapter on April 18 at the Medicine Hat Public Library for a FREE screening of documentary Stolen Time! Details & RSVP: www.friendsofmedicare.org/mhstolentime

It’s hard to really explain how much hospital distances affect whether people live or die but a 10 km (~6 mi) increase in distance to the hospital increases the death rate for *everyone* in the community by ~1%, and as high as +10% per 10 km for certain conditions, and gets worse the farther it is

‘Ewa‘ewa (Sooty Tern). USFWS volunteer Sophie Elliott: “During the breeding season, around 75,000 pairs nest on the ground on Eastern Island…[when] finished breeding, they head back out to sea & won't be seen again until the following breeding season.” More in comments. #Birds

The most important thing here is Dr. Veliz's wellbeing. I also can't emphasize enough how underserved the RGV is. With every move of this administration, we harm vulnerable communities.

Chicago has turned all public school IDs into library cards to boost student access. buff.ly/ipZr7kg

A bird with a 3m wingspan. Once native to East Anglia. Now being brought back in a rewilding project. So what made pelicans disappear in the first place? @eastangliabylines.co.uk @sarahjop.bsky.social

This is all kinds of adorable. Well done @allontheboard.bsky.social #artemisII #NASA

Schwartz’s employees allege the nursing home chain withheld $2M+ in health insurance premiums from 1,000 workers’ paychecks but failed to provide coverage. One plaintiff said she was left with $50K+ in bills after surgery, wrecking her credit.

#Artemis II 🚀 A beautiful sunset illuminates the USS John P. Murtha as the astronauts make their way to the medical bay waving to the crew onboard

That feeling you got when you saw Artemis II splash down safely? The exhilaration of wonder & awe & accomplishment? The goodness for goodness sake joy you felt? You can get that feeling here on earth . Go help your neighbors. Nurture something good. Become joyful Become beautiful Become unstoppable

In the last part of a three-part series on organ donations by APTN Reporter Tina House, she meets again with our two survivors to hear why organ transplantation should be considered a serious option to save someone’s life.

“All the Empty Rooms” offers an indelible portrait of families who’ve lost children to school shootings. Join us on April 22 as we unpack its lessons in a conversation with filmmaker Josh Seftel.

Ocena Vuong, "On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous"

Can somebody foster a senior lady (and her pal?!) who have been kept outside and are ready for the good life? Able to live with cats, children. Sam Dog and Nachito. At Austin Animal Services. adopt.adopets.com/pet/d38b705a...

You got earth day plans? Can I interest you in an evening of biodiversity AND cabaret? Where you can connect with the water department about rain barrels AND see some butts? Buy pesticide free native plants AND sing along to a drag routine? Get in here Biodiversitease.eventbrite.com

A gofundme is organized for them. www.gofundme.com/f/9wup9u-hel...

Following the life-threatening stabbing at Edmonton's Royal Alexandra Hospital emergency department last Friday, FOM's executive director, Chris Gallaway, spoke to Global News about how we got here. Ensuring safety for patients and health care must be paramount. 1/3 globalnews.ca/video/117597...

As a fire scientist, I am devastated for my many good friends and colleagues who will be affected by the mass closure of so many research stations and offices. Many will leave the agency. USFS has pioneered so much foundational fire science. The consequences of this will be catastrophic.

We have been eagerly waiting to introduce you to Lamuu. After a harrowing search-and-rescue, followed by many months of recovery from a terrible injury, this special little elephant is finally ready for her big debut. Become one of her first adopters at: sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/orphans/lamuu

Hello 👋🏽 Reporter Carl @meyer.bsky.social wants to talk to people about health and climate-driven extreme weather. If you've dealt with asthma triggered by wildfire smoke or air pollution, heat exhaustion or evacuation-related mental health distress, he's at [email protected]. We appreciate it.

Never to be beaten by Calgary… Edmonton has responded to Calgary’s measles exposure at the Rockyview Hospital… With an exposure at the Stollery Children’s ER. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli #YEG #YYC

Army adds charges against former Fort Hood OB-GYN to include crimes against 73 women This is the Army Officer perv who videoed GYN exams he did at several military hospitals. www.stripes.com/branches/arm...

Austin TX: Please foster a dog from Austin Animal Services! They have 31 dogs living in crates in a hallway right now! Even a few days break can be beneficial and help dogs get adopted.