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Kneecap rapper Mo Chara, facing U.K. terror charges over his pro-Palestinian activism, might soon headline a sold-out U.S. tour

June 23, 2025June 23, 2025Jesse Orine

At Pier 17 in Manhattan, a three-story digital marquee recently advertised a stacked program of shows slated throughout this summer and fall. Notably missing from the display, however, were two apparently sold-out performances in October by the Irish rap group Kneecap, whose members are facing legal jeopardy in London and criticism here for their strident […]

A Journey Across Continents, Awards, and Cherished Moments in 2025

March 31, 2025David Rutman

A Journey Across Continents, Awards, and Cherished Moments: March News 2025 Niver’s Newsletter 183 March has been a month of exciting projects, meaningful travels, and cherished moments with family and friends. My Quark Expeditions Antarctica adventure was featured on Spectrum News, sharing the magic of my seventh continent with a wider audience. At Zibby’s […]

Israel to shutter Ireland embassy, citing ‘antisemitic rhetoric of the Irish government’

December 16, 2024David Leibermann

Israel is closing its embassy in Dublin in response to the Irish government’s criticism, Israel’s foreign minister announced on Sunday. The move does not end diplomatic relations between the two countries. Still, it offers a dramatic illustration of how Gideon Saar, who became foreign minister last month after a rapprochement with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, […]

Ryanair adds ‘Occupied Palestine’ option to personal details

February 18, 2024February 18, 2024David Rutman

Ryanair, the low-cost carrier that currently operates numerous routes between Israel and Europe, caused a stir when it was revealed that when customers order a flight on the company’s website, there is an option to choose “Occupied Palestinian Territory” when putting in their personal details. Ryanair is an Irish airline, a country where many residents […]