Emma Lewis

China showcases martial arts robots. Should Europe be worried? As Beijing pushes forward in robotics, which it displayed at the Lunar New Year performance, a bigger question is emerging: how advanced are these systems really, and should Europe be concerned?

As Beijing pushes forward in robotics, which it displayed at the Lunar New Year performance, a bigger question is emerging: how advanced are these systems really, and should Europe be concerned?

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La Noire De… / Ousmane Sembène / 1966.

Mary Garden (Garden sang the title role at the premiere of the opera "Pelléas et Mélisande". Recordings exist of Garden singing Debussy compositions, accompanied by Debussy himself on piano)- BOTD www.youtube.com/watch?v=3r_M...

Sidney Poitier in "Paris Blues" - BOTD

I've explored the ocean's deepest part. Trump wants to destroy it. | Opinion I've been to the Mariana Trench. The choice is clear: Protect one of earth's last frontiers or destroy it before we even understand what we're losing.

Great OpEd by the legendary @deepseadawn.bsky.social!

I've explored the ocean's deepest part. Trump wants to destroy it.

www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...

@heardislandgov.bsky.social
Congratulations!

Strands #719
“True grit”
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ICE’s Campaign Of Terror Is Not Over, Says Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey Trump’s surge of federal agents is trending down but “certainly hasn't stopped and ... people are very much on edge,” he said.

NEW: Tom Homan declared last week the ICE surge in MN was over, and the drawdown of federal agents would carry on through this week. But ICE is still all over.

“It certainly hasn’t stopped,” Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said. "People are very much on edge."

#ThickTrunkTuesday

If we surrendered to earth's intelligence, we could rise up rooted, like trees.

- Rilke

photo credit:
@jackieyun.bsky.social

a man with a beard and a towel around his neck is looking up at the sky . Alt: a man with a moustache and a towel around his neck is looking up at the sky .

Wim Wenders is one of my very favorite directors! I am sure you have seen the wonderful “Perfect Days.”

That’s beautiful, Miranda. Thank you! 😊 🌙

With his little tufty head.

A Red Squirrel is leaning on a tree trunk. The background is grey sky. 📷 Dreamcatcher

Red Squirrel

On the lookout for something special...

Did you follow the news this week? - Feb. 20, 2026 See how well you stack up with other Times readers.

www.nytimes.com/shared/v2/ne...
I did badly. I didn't think hard enough.
@destroytime.bsky.social

Three tall palm trees stand in front of a clear sunset with blue sky and orange sky. Above the palm tree on the left is a new crescent moon. In the foreground are tables and chairs, with candles on the tables, as dusk falls.

Yes, this looks like a tourism poster!
Photo by Belinda Morrow, from Ocho Rios, #Jamaica
#Sunset
#NewMoon

Whitman On Wonder "A leaf of grass is no less than the journey work of the stars." Walt Whitman

My reflections on reading Walt Whitman's glorious poem "Miracles"
begininwonder.substack.com/p/whitman-on...

@destroytime.bsky.social

Budget complaints, a Big Run, and a tax on sugary drinks: Jamaican News, February 12 – 18, 2026 It has been a busy kind of week, with lots of discussion surrounding the Budget. Valentine's Day was much celebrated, and the weather in the city has turned quite dry and warm. Apart from money matters, the Caribbean is, in varying degrees, concerned and/or expressing concern over the current situation in Cuba. Ash Wednesday was a public holiday, and quieter than a Sunday, as we all tried to decide what we should "give up for Lent." Good luck, everyone..

A hugely successful charity run, a languishing Urban Centre, an insightful human rights survey, a slightly controversial Budget, and a dynamic youth football team...And we need to cut our addiction to sugary drinks!

A Fatal ICE Shooting Occurred in Texas Months Before Renee Good’s Killing

We cannot believe a damn word from DHS. They tried to HIDE their killing of another American citizen.

The victim's family & the American people deserve immediate accountability in this case & for all of DHS's lawless killings.

Kristi Noem needs be fired or impeached, NOW.

A Guardian of the Kingdom' from Qazwini’s “The marvels of creation and the oddities of existence” 1500-50 CE

Jesse Jackson’s HIV and LGBTQ legacy reshaped coalition politics - EUROPE SAYS Rae Lewis-Thornton kept her HIV diagnosis secret for years, even as she worked closely alongside Rev. Jesse Jackson through the Rainbow PUSH Coalition and his

Jesse Jackson’s HIV and LGBTQ legacy reshaped coalition politics

https://www.europesays.com/2793916/

Rae Lewis-Thornton kept her HIV diagnosis secret for years, even as she worked closely alongside Rev. Jesse Jackson…

EPA finalizes repeal of emissions rule that could have forced Colstrip’s closure Environmental groups say a legal challenge is coming for the EPA’s repeal of the Mercury and Air Toxics standard.

Environmental groups are gearing up to challenge the repeal, arguing the EPA has violated the Clean Air Act.

You're welcome, Mr. T! It is of grave concern to us all in the region.

Petchary's Blog Cries from Jamaica

Few are speaking out about the amurcan blockade of #cuba.
This writer is making its importance known.
thanks @petchary.bsky.social

petchary.wordpress.com

Football is an Olympic sport, isn't it?

Thank you. It’s disgraceful. What the hell was he doing there anyway! Oh yes, this man gave Trump the “Peace Prize” didn’t he.
@destroytime.bsky.social

Scott McTominay’s bicycle kick goal in Scotland’s victory over Denmark — a win that saw the nation qualify for their first World Cup in 28 years — has been commemorated with a mural outside Hampden Park.

🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/706...

Ahahahahaha!! You're terrible, B!