Hong Kong court jails media tycoon and British citizen Jimmy Lai for 20 years
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bbcnewsworld_feedLai's supporters say this amounts to a death sentence, but authorities say it demonstrates the rule of law.
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The Six Word Challenge
Feb. 9th, 2026 11:04 ammy_spikesgirl58_feedSix words – what can you make of them? You have up to 100 words and a week to figure that out. It can take the shape of a poem, prose, drabble, or even just a sentence - anything you want. Be silly, creative, but most importantly, have some fun!
On Friday, we can post the results and see how we all did!
The words:
Alluring
Trashy
Adhesive
Vague
Caterwaul
Uncle
On Friday, we can post the results and see how we all did!
The words:
Alluring
Trashy
Adhesive
Vague
Caterwaul
Uncle
It's Good to Have a Friend
Feb. 9th, 2026 10:43 amdaily_otter_feed
Via Alaska SeaLife Center, which writes:
Sea otters are highly social marine mammals, and our team has been busy slowly introducing all four otters to each other in separate pairs to see who gets along well with each other. This is a slow process, but so far, everything is going great!
Here is Imaq and Cali (pronounced cha-lee), the two youngest sea otter pups hanging out together! So far, they make a great duo, with young Cali following Imaq’s lead like he’s her older brother.
Eritrea accuses Ethiopia of fabricating report its troops had crossed the border
Feb. 9th, 2026 10:35 ambbcnewsworld_feedEthiopia had alleged that Eritrean soldiers were on its territory and supporting rebels in the north.
How off-the-shelf drones are changing jihadist warfare in West Africa
Feb. 9th, 2026 12:09 ambbcnewsworld_feedInsurgents have carried out a wave of drone strikes on military positions in the region.
Outrage as South Korean official suggests 'importing' foreign women to boost birth rate
Feb. 9th, 2026 09:45 ambbcnewsworld_feedJindo county head Kim Hee-soo had suggested "importing young women from Vietnam or Sri Lanka" for young rural men.
'Super exciting!' - Seahawks fans celebrate Super Bowl win
Feb. 9th, 2026 08:53 ambbcnewsworld_feedThe Seattle team produced a devastating defensive display to beat the New England Patriots.
Cover Snark: Photoshop is Working Overtime
Feb. 9th, 2026 08:00 amsmartbitches_feedWelcome back to Cover Snark!
Sarah: Is there a Pepto bismol factory in their town? And did it flood?
Why is everything so pink?
Kiki: That blurb color is so infuriating. Are we supposed to be able to read it?
Amanda: Also straight to jail for the man who didn’t pick up after his dog.
Sarah: Right? Who wants to hook up with a person who hasn’t completed basic potty training?
Def. team “don’t fuck that guy”
Elyse: This reminds me of those bad illustrations you get for discussing OSHA reportables
Sarah: “If your recreational area is flooded with pink slime, please follow these important safety procedures?”
Amanda: It’s the Ghostbusters slime.
Sneezy: Not even a dog can fix this mess.
Sarah: No.
Are the St Patricks crochet photoshopped on?
Tara: Yes! Also those greens do not go together. And her, it’s so bad that I love it.
Sarah: the more I look the more the faux-chet is making me laugh.
Sneezy: This feels like a bad collage.
Amanda: Why is he doing the Arthur angry fist?
Elyse: I appreciate that he bothered with a belt but not a shirt.
Sarah: Is he mad that the kid is dissolving?
Did he just miss the window for tickets to see Bluey On Tour?
I’m confused by the degree of Big Mad with the Arthur angry fist.
Sneezy: All of it looks like moldy velcro, it’s giving me an actual headache.
From Maeve: I just have to share this cover.
Sarah: The only thing I understand visually is that he’s horny.
Elyse: For a minute I thought that was Sheldon.
Sneezy: Me too. I hate all the textures and colours in this cover. Something about the combination feels so disgusting to me.
Kiki: What a…rich visual text. Lots of…dynamic elements. Someone’s photoshop subscription earned its keep on this one.
Senegal arrests 14 members of alleged paedophile gang linked to France
Feb. 9th, 2026 08:08 ambbcnewsworld_feedPolice say the "transnational" criminal group has been in operation since 2017.
US skier Vonn has leg fracture after crash while competing with torn ACL
Feb. 8th, 2026 04:55 pmbbcnewsworld_feedAmerican skier Lindsey Vonn has surgery on a left-leg fracture after suffering heartbreak in what could be her final Olympic event as she crashes in the women's downhill competition in Cortina.
Monday Update 2-9-26
Feb. 9th, 2026 01:04 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
ysabetwordsmithThese are some posts from the later part of last week in case you missed them:
Buffalo Seed Company Order
Science
Birdfeeding
Website Updates
Early Humans
Birdfeeding
Philosophical Questions: Pregnancy
Artificial Intelligence
Birdfeeding
Website Updates
"An Inkling of Things to Come" is now complete!
Follow Friday 2-6-26: London
Economics
Food
Birdfeeding
Community Thursdays
Wildlife
Birdfeeding
Cuddle Party
Safety has 43 comments. Food has 44 comments. Wildlife has 36 comments. Food has 64 comments. Robotics has 135 comments.
Last week's Poetry Fishbowl went well. I am still writing.
The 2026 Rose and Bay Awards are now open for excellence in crowdfunding. It's time to vote for your favorite projects!
The award period for eligible activities spans January 1-December 31, 2025.
The nomination period spans January 1-January 31, 2026.
The voting period spans February 1-February 28, 2026.
These are the handlers for the 2026 award season:
"An Inkling of Things to Come" is now complete. Shiv and his classmates finish their first worldbuilding session.
The weather has been frigid here, but is slightly less cold than it was. Seen at the birdfeeders this week: a large flock of sparrows, one female and three male cardinals, and a starling.
Buffalo Seed Company Order
Science
Birdfeeding
Website Updates
Early Humans
Birdfeeding
Philosophical Questions: Pregnancy
Artificial Intelligence
Birdfeeding
Website Updates
"An Inkling of Things to Come" is now complete!
Follow Friday 2-6-26: London
Economics
Food
Birdfeeding
Community Thursdays
Wildlife
Birdfeeding
Cuddle Party
Safety has 43 comments. Food has 44 comments. Wildlife has 36 comments. Food has 64 comments. Robotics has 135 comments.
Last week's Poetry Fishbowl went well. I am still writing.
The 2026 Rose and Bay Awards are now open for excellence in crowdfunding. It's time to vote for your favorite projects!
The award period for eligible activities spans January 1-December 31, 2025.
The nomination period spans January 1-January 31, 2026.
The voting period spans February 1-February 28, 2026.
These are the handlers for the 2026 award season:
Art:
Fiction:
Poetry:
Webcomic:
Other Project:
Patron:
"An Inkling of Things to Come" is now complete. Shiv and his classmates finish their first worldbuilding session.
The weather has been frigid here, but is slightly less cold than it was. Seen at the birdfeeders this week: a large flock of sparrows, one female and three male cardinals, and a starling.
BBC reports from outside court after Jimmy Lai sentencing
Feb. 9th, 2026 06:59 ambbcnewsworld_feedThe pro-democracy media tycoon was sentenced to 20 years in jail by the Hong Kong High Court.
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Japanese stocks surge as Takaichi secures historic election victory
Feb. 9th, 2026 07:56 ambbcnewsworld_feedPrime Minister Sanae Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party secured 316 out of 465 seats in Sunday's election.
Venezuela's opposition says party leader kidnapped hours after being freed
Feb. 9th, 2026 07:53 ambbcnewsworld_feedNobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado says political leader Juan Pablo Guanipa was taken by force in Caracas.
Seahawks dominate Patriots to win Super Bowl
Feb. 9th, 2026 05:44 ambbcnewsworld_feedThe Seattle Seahawks produce a devastating defensive display to beat the New England Patriots and claim their second Super Bowl victory.
Christchurch shooter seeks to overturn guilty plea
Feb. 9th, 2026 05:31 ambbcnewsworld_feedBrenton Tarrant is serving a life sentence after murdering 51 people in the March 2019 attack on two mosques in New Zealand.
Bad Bunny makes history as Trump criticises 'terrible' Super Bowl show
Feb. 9th, 2026 09:36 ambbcnewsworld_feedPuerto Rican artist Bad Bunny makes history with his entirely Spanish set on the sporting world's biggest stage.
Israeli president lays wreath at Bondi at start of controversial visit
Feb. 9th, 2026 06:53 ambbcnewsworld_feedSenior Jewish leaders have welcomed Isaac Herzog but pro-Palestinian groups say he should not have been invited.