“Art should defy injustice, not perpetuate it.” Christopher Nolan invited to address the harm caused by filming in occupied Western Sahara.

Middle East Eye

Christopher Nolan criticised for shooting The Odyssey in occupied Western Sahara

Campaigners and filmmakers are angry over the Oscar-winning director's new film using territory occupied by Morocco since 1975

"Any foreign production choosing to shoot in the occupied territory without the consent of the Sahrawi people becomes part of that system of repression, knowingly or not." #art #film #Hollywood #Africa #Morocco #northAfrica #USA

While it’s critical that you cultivate your anger toward the billionaire and corporations, I also think our collective choices can make a big difference, too. Old me vs. New me:

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30 ‘Old Me vs. New Me’ Memes That Might Help You Reduce Waste

#sustainability

The circular economy could make demolition a thing of the past – here’s how

The Conversation

The circular economy could make demolition a thing of the past – here’s how

Construction waste can be turned into valuable new materials.

Exciting developments as we tackle the massive problem that is construction waste #construction #materials #racing #Redbull #survival #sustainability

If you say something like, "ICE raids have been a complete game changer for the used car market. Get on facebook marketplace before the market recorrects," may you fall quickly and die a slow, miserable death.

Mice with two biological fathers have their own offspring for the first time

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Mice with two biological fathers have their own offspring for the first time

For the first time, scientists have created fertile mice from two biological fathers, which have gone on to have their own offspring.

Fascinating news from China #news #research #tech #China

Stay strong, Spain! Our president is the world's laughingstock and while he has some power right now, the international community is much more capable of standing against his stupid, illegal decisions than he is in following through with them. #NATO #news #España #Spain #USA (EDIT: added hashtag)

One of the UK’s largest supermarket chains (operating more than 2,000 stores) will stop carrying Israeli product, food from other countries committing human rights violations

Middle East Eye

Co-op supermarket chain to stop sourcing goods from Israel, Iran and 15 other countries

Move comes after Co-op members voted to remove Israeli products from shelves last month

Hell yes 💪 I’m reminded of the pressure on South Africa during apartheid there. We will see a free Palestine soon #food #news #international #UK

Niger to nationalise uranium mine operated by French state-affiliated firm

Al Jazeera

Niger to nationalise uranium mine operated by French state-affiliated firm

Niger's nationalisation of Somair mine operated by Orano comes as it moves away from France and closer to Russia.

Way to go! 💪 But also - TIL that people from Niger are Nigerien, and that people from Nigeria are Nigerian? Obvs an English translation, but here we are. #mining #news #Africa #Niger

Mahmoud Khalil released from detention!

Al Jazeera

Pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil released from detention

Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil was released after three months in immigration detention.

#news #USA

Quick PSA for those who unfortunately still have an iPhone: It looks like you can finally get rid of icon labels. (This might be an iOS 18 feature.) How to do it: Press and hold a blank area on the screen. Then, you’ll have the ability to move stuff, etc. But go to the top left where it says Edit. Tap Customize and then switch from Small to Large. Your icons and widgets will now take up slightly more space, and their labels are gone :) #iOS #iPhone #PSA #tech

Israel's attack on Iran: The violent new world being born is going to horrify you

Middle East Eye

Israel's attack on Iran: The violent new world being born is going to horrify you

Twenty years ago, the US warned prematurely of the 'birth pangs' of a new Middle East. Now they have arrived in full force - and they wil...

“…an entirely evidence-free claim he has been making since 1992.” FDT and anyone defending Israel’s government today. Netanyahu has to go. Deescalation now. And free Palestine #news

Too few people have a sense for how much a *single* billion is - let alone tens of billions and hundreds of billions. We flush a vast amount of energy and money down the so-called “defense” drain every year. Including to a foreign country that gets universal healthcare while we face debt up the wazoo. You can’t afford a house because of the OLIGARCHY, babe. Undocumented immigrants out here actually propping us up. Fuck the insurance CEOs and Washington. #USA

Is there a better way to learn about the different instances/servers? (Outside of joinmastodon.org) Because for example, I can’t tell the difference between mstdn.party and mstdn.plus. And it’s not clear to me how big each of them is. I’m considering where it might make sense to start an account for a local nonprofit. #fediverse #mastodon

Instead of AI, why don’t we just say “computer-generated”? That seems more accurate but many people seem cool with not thinking about it #AI #tech

I like technology. That said, even after talking with people who say that AI sort-of helps with coding, maybe, it seems like utter 🚮 overall. We’re expending incredible energy, stealing from artists, and going thru vast amounts of water for something that is mainly just a promise of sorts. Our issue as a society is social first and foremost. My country lacks education. I hope we will give AI a firm “no” while valuing real innovation. If we can let go of wall Street… #AI #climate #technology

Switzerland has had a reputation for neutrality and privacy-mindedness. Will it remain this way, or pass a new surveillance law that would eviserate that image? Proton threatens to leave upon adoption:

TechRadar

"We would be less confidential than Google" – Proton threatens to quit Switzerland over new surveillance law | TechRadar

If passed, new rules would require VPNs and messaging apps to identify and retain users

"This revision attempts to implement something that has been deemed illegal in the EU and the United States. The only country in Europe with a roughly equivalent law is Russia." #privacy #tech #Europe #Russia

This Model Is Breaking the Chocolate Industry's 'Colonial Mindset'

Teen Vogue

This Model Is Breaking the Chocolate Industry's 'Colonial Mindset'

Zaina Gohou shares how she's tackling the chocolate industry by going to the source — West Africa.

Here for some positive news? Zaina Gohou and many others continue the work of decolonization - from Ghana to Palestine to Washington, around the world. #chocolate #clothing #fashion #food #positive #CôtedIvoire #France #Ghana

C/mon Europe! Nearing 800,000 votes, and less than twenty-four hours to go! https://eci.ec.europa.eu/043/public/#/screen/home Even if your country has passed the threshold, signing this petition gets us closer the 1,000,000 requirement. Apparently #France has been active most recently (hell yeah) and every country matters 🏳️‍🌈 Incredibly do-able and important. #Germany you're close! #Sweden let's do it! Time to ban conversion therapy union-wide 💪 #EU #Europe #EuropeanUnion #publicHealth

“Just like the ancient walls of Marrakech have stood the test of time, so do those who move fearlessly through them” —Abderrahmane Bouhrim #photography

Given that ICE "agents" have been hiding in unmarked vehicles and covering their faces as they go around kidnapping people, I fully support folks using great force to stop them. Not that I'm recommending or suggesting it, but the reaction makes sense. Self-defense. The goons should be scared. Also, this is a job that *no one* has to do, so any fear on their behalf will not suffice as justification for how poorly they treat people. They have zero right to kidnap or take away due process. #USA