Kneecap, the Irish-language rap trio, took the stage at Glastonbury Festival this weekend, delivering a powerful performance to a massive crowd. Despite facing backlash from British politicians and legal troubles for one of its members, the group stood firm, supported by thousands of fans waving Palestinian flags. Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, known as Mo Chara, is currently ...
A man is now in custody after a shocking series of events. This man, Vance Boelter, is accused of shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses. The shootings happened in the early hours of June 14. Boelter is now facing serious charges. Boelter was a "prepper. " This means he was someone who stockpiles supplies. He believed in preparing for major disasters. He...
Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist, finally walked out of a federal detention center in Louisiana after being held for 104 days. His release came as a relief to his family, especially his U. S. citizen wife and their infant son, who was born during Khalil's detention. Khalil's journey to freedom began with his arrest on March 8, part of a broader crackdown on stu...
The Trump administration's recent move to cut funding for public broadcasting has sparked a legal battle. PBS and a local Minnesota TV station have taken the bold step of suing the White House. Their main argument? The executive order is not just about money, but about controlling what people watch and hear. The lawsuit claims that the order is a direct attack on fr...
The Trump administration has stepped into a legal battle involving a Jewish professor. The professor, Leah Garrett, works at CUNY's Hunter College. She claims that she faced a hostile work environment due to antisemitic protests on campus. These protests happened after the Hamas attacks on Israel in October 2023. The professor says that the school did not do enough t...
The recent selection of Pope Leo XIV has sparked global interest. In a world full of chaos, many turn to religious leaders for direction. Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, has not shied away from addressing pressing global issues. His international press conference was no exception. He spoke on various topics, but one moment stood out. When asked about a special...
A heated debate is unfolding between Harvard University and the federal government. The core issue? Tax-exempt status and the limits of federal control over academic institutions. The government has threatened to revoke Harvard's tax-exempt status, a move that has sparked intense discussion. This isn't the first time such a threat has been made. Earlier in t...
A federal judge in Vermont is considering a case that has sparked significant controversy. The judge is looking into the detention and transfer of a Turkish student from Tufts University. Rümeysa Öztürk was arrested by U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents near her home in Massachusetts. She is currently being held in a Louisiana detention center. Th...
The US government is trying to kick out a student who spoke up about a controversial topic. Mahmoud Khalil is a graduate student at Columbia University. He was vocal about Israel's actions towards Palestinians and the Gaza war. The government wants to send him away because of his beliefs. The government did not accuse Khalil of any crime. Instead, they said his pres...
The government is supposed to protect free speech, but lately, some officials have been doing the opposite. They have been using their power to silence voices they don't like, especially during important events like elections. This isn't just about free speech; it's about trust in our government and the strength of our democracy. One person who has been at the c...