Donald Trump took a swing at Bruce Springsteen this week, telling fans to skip the singer’s concerts because tickets cost too much. He also called Springsteen a “dried-up prune” who had “bad plastic surgery. ” Usually Trump praises himself in posts, but this time he focused on mocking a musician nea
"The biggest science group in China decided to skip a leading AI conference because the organizers, based in California, stopped accepting work from companies that the U. S. government has blacklisted. The move caused a stir in Beijing, where scientists and tech firms feel they are locked in a heate
The upcoming State of the Union will see a wave of Democratic lawmakers choosing silence or alternative events over direct protest. After last year’s heated scenes in the House chamber, many are opting for a more subdued stance. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries outlined two paths at a recent b
Sepp Blatter, the ex-head of FIFA, recently backed the idea of fans skipping World Cup games in the U. S. He cited President Trump's actions as the reason. This isn't just Blatter's opinion. Others in the soccer world are also questioning if the U. S. should host the event. Blatter shared his thoug
France's sports minister has spoken out about the recent U. S. deal involving Greenland and its potential impact on the upcoming World Cup. Marina Ferrari, the French Minister of Sports, Youth and Community Life, made it clear that France has no plans to boycott the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is set
Celebrities have often chosen to skip the Oscars, and their reasons vary widely. Some find the awards unimportant, while others protest the lack of diversity. Amanda Seyfried, for instance, doesn't care much about winning an Oscar. She pointed out that few people remember past winners. Seyfried has
A high-ranking Republican in the House has made a bold statement about fraud in Minnesota. Rep. Tom Emmer wants to strip citizenship and deport Somalis involved in fraud schemes, even if they are U. S. citizens. He believes strong action is needed to hold these individuals accountable. The fraud in
A jazz musician is in hot water after calling off a Christmas concert at the Trump Kennedy Center. Chuck Redd, who was supposed to host the annual Christmas Eve Jazz Jam, canceled the event because he didn't like the center's new name. The center's board had just voted to rename it after former Pres
Many people think that boycotts are just about hurting businesses or countries. But they can be a powerful way to challenge unfair systems and make people aware of human rights issues. One example is the Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel (PACBI). This campaign aims
Leaders from the world's 20 biggest economies met in Johannesburg this weekend, but one major player was missing: the United States. The U. S. skipped the summit due to some old and not very convincing claims about South Africa. This left the other countries to discuss important topics like climate
