Emma Lewis

Why Yemen's Houthis are staying out of Israel-US fight with Iran – for now Yemen's Houthi leadership cautious, fearing Israeli retaliation following past air strikes and leadership losses.

Yemen’s Houthi leadership cautious, fearing Israeli retaliation following past air strikes and leadership losses.

Which films dominated the Oscar nominations and how to watch them Oscar nominations were announced Thursday and “Sinners” led the pack with 16 nods. Ryan Coogler is nominated for best director and screenplay. Michael B.

The Academy Awards are Sunday, March 15. That means time is running out to watch the nominees before the Oscars get handed out.

Here's a guide to finding the films on streaming or in theaters.

Oh how lovely. Willets are rather beautiful birds. I do love shorebirds actually.

Give your children love, not pain: Jamaica’s Children’s Advocate takes a deep dive into corporal punishment “Spare the rod and spoil the child.” How often do we hear this Biblical quote uttered by Jamaicans, who tell us this is the best way to “discipline” a child (in fact, the or…

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“Spare the rod and spoil the child.” Jamaica’s Children’s Advocate brought together stakeholders and experts to find a positive alternative to this mantra, regularly embraced by Jamaican parents. Let love and understanding prevail!

Perfect!

Happy Aloha Friday, Happy Saturday everyone & Thanks for the all the warm supports here! Have a great day, enjoy your weekend n also be safe out there.🍹🌺💖🌺🍹

My deeper pink hibiscus last fall .

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Spring Cascades - Bridal Veil Falls Provincal Park, British Columbia 🇨🇦

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"Queen of Dreams"- 36" x 36" oil on canvas
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He/she looks so contented…

A great name for a great bird!

A brown Fox Squirrel is by the side of a tree trunk. The background is blurry grey sky. 📷 Dreamcatcher

Sometimes there's nothing quite like just sitting and eating a walnut...

Civil society calls for restructuring of environmental and planning governance in Jamaica Several weeks ago now, I attended a meeting at the Kingston offices of the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) along with a number of environmental advocates. The meeting did not turn out to be what we expected; it was not with NEPA officials, but with a very nice consultant who had been hired to look into a specific issue and gather our feedback on…

A recent meeting at the offices of Jamaica's environmental regulator certainly raised eyebrows. Civil society organisations and individuals are concerned that environmental protection is, once again, losing out to infrastructure development.

Yellow Slippaz as we call them in Jamaica!

A shot of the San Francisco skyline from Berkeley. TransAm tower is the main focus, port in the foreground, hills over the back. Using Key Line II art effect built into OM3 camera from OM Systems.

#Scape to the weekend, and a #CityScape, San Francisco, from UC Berkeley - SOOC, Key Line II shot on OM System OM3 #OM3 #OMSystem @omsystem.bsky.social #EastCoastKin

Wonderful. All hanging out, unnoticed! We have mostly Ruddy Turnstones.

Rocks next to the harbor (riprap?) and 25+ Least Sandpipers and 9 or more Black Turnstones amongst the rocks as the small waves lap in.

When people think your just taking pictures of waves and rocks, until you point out there are 30+ birds in this shot. 25 or more Least Sandpipers and 9 Black Turnstones - probably missing some. #Birds 🪶 #EastCoastKin

This is nice. Leo is nice.
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The essentials of democracy - High Country News Keep sending public comments, because our future hangs in the balance.

Keep sending public comments, because our future hangs in the balance.

Oh yeah. Amazing insights all round!

Trump's war in Ecuador is about elite control, not about drugs Trump wants the world to think he cares about drug trafficking. But we all know US military operations will always be for resource extraction

Trump wants the world to think he cares about drug trafficking. But we all know US military operations will always be for resource extraction

Images of the vinyl prizes that you can possibly win. Pledge $20 or more DURING THE LIVE BROADCAST and get in the running to win one of these: Bobby Matos And The Combo Conquistadores / Tema De Alma Latina Cochemea / Vol. III: Ancestros Futuros Intercommunal Free Dance Music Orchestra / Vol. 4 – Jo Maka Image includes a grid w/ cover art from each of these albums

This week's show is dedicated to building support for non-commercial, freeform, volunteer run, listener supported @wfmu.bsky.social

I'll be giving away cool #vinyl prizes, spinning crazy tunes & giving you the opportunity to get some hip swag!

Sat, March 7, 7-10pm(ET)

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Wars Often Lose Public Support Over Time. Trump Started This One Without Much.

Wars Often Lose Public Support Over Time. Trump Started This One Without Much. www.nytimes.com/2026/03/06/u...

Traditionally, Americans stand behind their president when he first orders troops into battle,unless it drags on.The public has skipped the rally-around-the-president phase this time.

Divisive F.D.A. Vaccine Regulator Resigns

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“Dr. Prasad had broad power over vaccines. He made several controversial decisions, including overruling career scientists on some vaccine approvals and cracking down on a biotech company tied to patient harm.”

Israel takes its scorched earth Dahiya Doctrine back where it began: Lebanon Israel is once again imposing its infamous Dahiya Doctrine in Lebanon — the same scorched-earth strategy first unleashed on Beirut in 2006

Israel is once again imposing its infamous Dahiya Doctrine in Lebanon — the same scorched-earth strategy first unleashed on Beirut in 2006

John Denver - Rocky Mountain High (from The Wildlife Concert) YouTube video by JohnDenverVEVO

🎼Now he walks in quiet solitude, the forests and the streams
Seeking grace in every step he takes
His sight has turned inside himself to try and understand
The serenity of a clear blue mountain lake

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What is playing?
#djshantha

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#'70s

VIDEO Hundreds of people gather in Iran's capital, Tehran, for the first Friday prayers since the start of the war, and to demonstrate against the US and Israeli attacks on the country, as well as the killing of Iran's supreme leader

A line of sailboats at a dock at the beginning of sunset.

“Silence is the sleep that nourishes wisdom.”
— Francis Bacon

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Our little grand daughter Ida Joan dressed as “The Hospital Dog” by Julia Donaldson, her favourite. Ida is 11 months old. 🤍🖤🐶