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‘Honest and brave’: progressive Jewish figures defend Jonathan Glazer speech | Jonathan Glazer

Jewish figures are speaking out in support of Jonathan Glazer amid a backlash over the Zone of Interest director’s Oscar speech, with some calling his words “honest and brave”.While accepting the award for best international film, Glazer said he refuted his “Jewishness and the Holocaust being hijacked by an occupation which has led to conflict for so many innocent people” in Gaza and Israel. His speech drew applause in the Dolby Theatre but was quickly condemned by groups such as Anti-Defamation League (ADL), and this…

Progressives Launch ‘Reject AIPAC’ Coalition to Defend Allies

Progressive groups are launching a coalition to defend lawmakers targeted by America’s top pro-Israel lobby, and counter its sway in Congress. The American Israel Public Affairs Committee, or AIPAC, is a powerhouse Washington influence machine. Bankrolled in large part by Republican megadonors, the group has the resources to tip elections, spends millions on lobbying, and wields its supporters as a potent grassroots activist army in Congress.   This year, AIPAC is reportedly prepared to spend $100 million to…

Square Enix defend Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Moogle design after players call it cursed – Destructoid

Over the last nearly 40 years, Moogles have undergone a lot of changes. In every game of the Final Fantasy franchise, artists have tweaked the design of the fluffy, flying mailmen and each design is usually well received by players. This time, though, something is amiss. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth features, as you’d expect at this point within the franchise, Moogles. But these Moogles, in the words of more than one player, “look like cursed Koalas.” I have to admit, that was my first thought upon seeing them, too. If…

New Discovery Reveals How Cells Defend Themselves During Stressful Situations

The study reveals that the RNA modification N4-acetylcytidine (ac4C) plays a crucial role in the formation of stress granules and the cellular response to stress, offering new insights into the molecular mechanisms involved and identifying potential targets for disease treatment.Stress granules play a crucial role in the stress response, arising from the aggregation of non-translating mRNAs and proteins. Although significant knowledge exists about stress granules, the mechanisms behind their mRNA localization remain…

Elon Musk Goes on Offense to Defend Offensive Speech

The billionaire is fighting forces he says chill people from speaking. Some say he’s the one suppressing speech. The billionaire is fighting forces he says chill people from speaking. Some say he’s the one suppressing speech. FOLLOW US ON GOOGLE NEWS Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Techno Blender is an automatic aggregator of the all world’s media. In each content, the hyperlink to the primary source is specified. All trademarks belong to their rightful owners, all materials to their…

The Royal Society of Literature is more alive than ever – and I will defend it against all attacks | Bernardine Evaristo

Years ago, as a black woman from a working-class background, I quickly became aware of how literary happenings were dominated by one particular group: the Oxbridge elite, who not only controlled our country’s politics but also its culture.Sometimes I’d sneak into events as if I were an intruder, do a quick lap around the room, and sneak back out again. It was the same when I became a fellow of the Royal Society of Literature (RSL) in 2004. It’s not that some people weren’t welcoming, but I felt I didn’t really belong…

Jason Momoa says he would pursue politics to defend the planet | Hollywood

Jason Momoa graced the pages of People this week, chatting about his latest travel docuseries On the Roam. During the interview, he revealed that had he not become an actor, he would have opted for a political path to contribute towards saving the planet. Jason Momoa at the Los Angeles special screening of Common Ground on January 11, 2024 .(REUTERS) Momoa expressed his desire to make a positive impact on the environment. He was quoted as saying, "If I was still young Jason, 12-year-old Jason, I'd probably try…

Palworld – How To Defend Your Base From Raids

Palworld tends to have you focus on exploration and discover. However, there are instances when you have to defend your home from various threats. Here's our guide on how to defend your base from raids in Palworld.How to defend your base from raids in PalworldYou can defend your base by assigning several Pals to guard it, as well as by constructing fortifications, traps, and gun emplacements. The first part is fairly simple--all the Pals that are assigned to your base using the Palbox will automatically…

David Calhoun Was Brought In to Fix Boeing. Now He Has to Defend It.

Calhoun, named CEO of Boeing in 2020 after a pair of fatal 737 MAX crashes, now has his own safety crisis to deal with—and has promised transparency. Calhoun, named CEO of Boeing in 2020 after a pair of fatal 737 MAX crashes, now has his own safety crisis to deal with—and has promised transparency. FOLLOW US ON GOOGLE NEWS Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Techno Blender is an automatic aggregator of the all world’s media. In each content, the hyperlink to the primary source is specified.…

‘Mean Girls’ Directors Defend TikTok-Heavy Movie: ‘Let the Kids Decide’

You might be familiar with Mean Girls on Broadway, most recently toplined by Sabrina Carpenter and Reneé Rapp, and you’ve almost definitely seen the 2004 movie, packed with more quotable moments than one can count. So, in the new movie musical Mean Girls, directors Samantha Jayne and Arturo Perez Jr. had big shoes to fill.   To prepare for the Tina Fey-scripted, Lorne Michaels-produced film, the married directing duo headed to a high school in Ottawa, Canada, and learned from the pros: Gen Z theater kids. They…