Mary and Max & Human behavior

We're not going to continue with this endeavour for weeks and months on end.— Marco Rubio, the U.S. Secretary of State, stated this after meeting with European and Ukrainian leaders in Paris.

"Here in France, research is a priority, innovation a culture, science a limitless horizon. Researchers from all over the world, choose France, choose Europe!"— Emmanuel Macron, inviting scientists to work in France amid US funding cuts.

"The American military buildup and continued aggression against our country will only lead to more counterattacks and attack operations, clashes and confrontations."— Yahya Saree, the Houthi military spokesperson, during a rebel-organized protest in the capital, Sana’a.

"We condemn this incident and once again remind the interim government to live up to its responsibility of protecting all minorities, including Hindus, without inventing excuses or making distinctions."— Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson for the External Affairs Ministry, regarding the brutal killing of Bhabesh Chandra Roy.

"Millions of Americans understand that what is happening to him is a threat to their own constitutional rights."— Senator Chris Van Hollen discussing the implications of Kilmar Abrego Garcia's case for constitutional rights.

"Italy will announce at the next NATO summit that it will increase spending to 2 percent as requested."— Giorgia Meloni during a meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House.

We have a deal for TikTok, but it'll be subject to China so we'll just delay the deal 'til this thing works out one way or the other.— Donald Trump spoke about a potential TikTok deal during a press conference at the White House.

"What is built on the basis of force, and not on the truth about the equal dignity of every human being, begins badly and will end badly."— Pope Francis regarding the Trump administration's immigration policy.

"The decision is easy."— Eddie Rosario on his decision to join the Dodgers.

Since DeSantis has become governor, we have had an anti-immigrant law passed every year. ... It creates a persecutory environment where the whole state becomes a 'show me your papers' modus operandi and you have laws that contradict the constitutional rights of Americans.— Thomas Kennedy, spokesman for the Florida Immigration Coalition, discussing the impact of immigration laws in Florida.

I feel terrified after Wednesday's ruling.— Bel Priestly, Actor/Influencer, speaks about the impact of the Supreme Court ruling on the trans community.

"We are all afraid."— Senator Lisa Murkowski made this statement at a summit of nonprofit and tribal leaders in Alaska.

"Joe has made such an impact on so many people and we are forever grateful for him blessing us with his presence and for being so strong and staying with us as long as he did against the odds."— Chantelle Thompson, reflecting on her husband Joe's influence and strength during his illness.

The Fed really owes it to the American people to get interest rates down. That's the only thing he's good for.— Donald Trump comments on Jerome Powell and the Fed's interest rate policy.

I would love to have them come to Blue Origin and see the thousands of employees that don’t just work here, but they put their heart and soul into this vehicle.— Lauren Sánchez, speaking to People about Wendy's comments regarding Katy Perry's space voyage.

Basically, it says nothing less than 'No training place for Jews.'— Lorenz Blumenthaler from the Amadeu Antonio Foundation commenting on the dehumanizing job advertisement.

"Google has intentionally engaged in anti-competitive conduct to acquire and maintain its monopoly position."— Judge Leonie Brinkema in the ruling regarding Google's anti-competitive behavior.

It’s an honour… I’m a friend of Charles, I have great respect for King Charles and the family.— US President Donald Trump said this during a meeting in the Oval Office after being invited by King Charles.

"Donald Trump started a trade war, so... F*** MAGA."— A Chinese internet user, who identified himself as 'Buddhawangwang', expressing his anger about the USA's trade wars.

"There should be no debate about normalizing the AfD."— Dennis Radtke, Chairman of the CDU's Social Wing, speaks out against the normalization of the AfD.

"Majority is majority"— Reinhold Würth, the entrepreneur, stated this in the context of a potential minority government involving the AfD.

"We can confirm the reporting that Chang Guang Satellite Technology Company Limited is directly supporting Iran-backed Houthi terrorist attacks on U.S. interests."— Tammy Bruce, State Department spokesperson, during a regular news briefing.

"That intrusion causes an objectively reasonable unease."— Alethea Anne Swift, an attorney with the legal services group Democracy Forward, which is behind the lawsuit.

"The Taliban says it is working to wipe out the presence of IS in Afghanistan."— This is a statement from the Taliban regarding their efforts to combat the militant group.

"Star Wars: Starfighter is not a sequel, prequel, spin-off, or otherwise, but instead is a completely singular adventure."— Shawn Levy, director of Star Wars: Starfighter, during the announcement of the film.