The New York Times – Music:
Category: Boycotts
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How Israel Turned Eurovision’s Stage Into a Soft Power Tool
The New York Times – Music:
Israel’s efforts to influence Eurovision’s vote were broader and started years earlier than previously known.
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The Met Gala’s Embrace of Jeff Bezos Causes a Backlash
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Protesters have found a perfect foil in Amazon’s founder, the gala’s lead sponsor this year.
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Activists Urge Boycott of ‘Bezos Met Gala’ With Posters Around NYC
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A guerrilla activist group is papering the city with posters criticizing the billionaire Jeff Bezos’ involvement in the starry fund-raiser.
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Hanukkah Concerts With Israeli Military Cantor Raise Outcry in Amsterdam
The New York Times – Music:
A concert hall canceled the performance several months ago but then reached a compromise in which three concerts will be held. The bargain hasn’t satisfied critics of the events.
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Eurovision Is in Turmoil as Israel’s Participation Leads to Boycott
The New York Times – Music:
The Netherlands and Slovenia also said they would not take part in next year’s contest, meant to be its celebratory 70th edition.
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Canadian Travel to the United States Falls for 10th Consecutive Month
The New York Times – Travel:
The drop has been reflected in air and car travel, according to Canadian statistics. Tensions over tariffs placed by the Trump administration spurred calls for Canadians to spend their money at home.