Indie films and leaked NSA document, diversity concerns over leaked documents, American Christians supporting Israeli farms, cowboys traveling to Israel to assist with harvest during war
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Despite recent box office struggles, there are promising films generating Oscar buzz for the holiday and upcoming Oscars season.
A leaked document reveals the NSA's focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion terms, raising concerns over political agendas.
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Hollywood's Box Office Woes and Potential Oscar Season Hits
The box office has struggled recently, with many high-profile films underperforming, particularly at Disney. American audiences rejected Pixar's movie 'Elemental' and Marvel faced significant weaknesses with underperforming films like 'Ant-Man and the Wasp, Quantomania' and 'The Marvels.' Nevertheless, there are some bright spots on the horizon for the holiday movie season and upcoming Oscars season. Ridley Scott's 'Napoleon' and the biopic 'Maestro' starring Bradley Cooper as Leonard Bernstein have already generated Oscar buzz. Additionally, indie film enthusiasts can look forward to 'Freud's Last Session,' which features Anthony Hopkins as Freud and Matthew Goode as C.S. Lewis in a battle of worldviews on the question of God.
Controversial NSA Document on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
A leaked document obtained by the Daily Wire reveals that the National Security Agency (NSA) published an internal document titled 'DEI Glossary' containing definitions of diversity, equity, and inclusion terms. Some of these terms, such as 'white fragility' and 'settler colonialism,' have generated political controversy. The glossary also includes terms influenced by critical race theory and addresses subjects like gender-neutral pronouns, trans misogyny, drag queen/kings, and heterosexual privilege. The publication of such a document by the NSA, a powerful intelligence agency, raises concerns over its focus on political agendas instead of national security.
American Cowboys Help Israeli Farms During Conflict
A group of American Christians from Montana and Arkansas, self-proclaimed 'cowboys,' traveled to Israel during the ongoing conflict with Hamas to support local farmers whose work has been abandoned due to the war effort. These volunteers, organized by HaYovel, an organization facilitating Christian Zionists' participation in Israeli agriculture, have gained attention and admiration in Israel. By tending to local farms and picking peppers in a greenhouse, their efforts have allowed the farmers to continue their work and maintain productivity. The cowboys' solidarity and willingness to help in a time of need demonstrate the importance of international support for Israel.
Can Hollywood make a comeback during Oscar season, leaked document shows National Security Agency pushes social justice ideas, and American cowboys offer help in Israel. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.
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