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Harassed at border crossings and airports? You should know your rights!
"Land of the free and home of the brave" — This sentence would have a stronger ring to it when people learn about their rights as Americans, regardless of their race. People in the Arab American community — like many other minority groups —...
Art & Culture
Oscar winner Rami Malek reveals he walks around New York City in disguise to avoid run-ins with fans
NEW YORK CITY — Rami Malek, who won the Best Actor Academy Award for his role in the Freddie Mercury biopic “Bohemian Rhapsody” earlier this year, told GQ Magazine that he's been forced to walk around New York City in disguise due to the fame...
National Election
Trump to American Jews: A vote for a Democrat is a vote against Israel
WASHINGTON, D.C. - President Trump beat back criticism of his comments accusing American Jews who vote for Democrats of “great disloyalty” and went a step further on Wednesday, saying any vote for a Democrat is a vote against Israel. “I...
Other Voices
Democracy won’t die if we don’t let it
Democracy’s premise is that ordinary citizens can make solid decisions on complex issues. But this basic principle and the structure of laws and practices erected over the centuries to safeguard it are being questioned as rarely before. It’s...
COMMUNITY
Claims in weight loss ads might be false
By Rosario Méndez Some ads for weight loss products promise miracles. They might say that the product works for everyone or will let you lose weight permanently. Those claims are lies. Dishonest advertisers will tell you anything to get...
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Our grandparents need doctors trained abroad
By G. Richard Olds, M.D. America's population is aging rapidly. And that means demand for health care will explode in the coming years. By 2030, one in five Americans will be older than 65. Nearly 80 percent of those seniors will suffer from two...
Local
Girl, 9, dies after being mauled by dogs in Detroit; community mobilizes to lend support
DETROIT – Emma Hernandez, a 9-year-old girl, was attacked and killed by three dogs in an alley on Detroit's west side while on her bike on Monday. The neighborhood is south of West Warren and east of Lonyo. According to the Detroit News,...
Art & Culture
Netflix debuts original Lebanon-based drama, “Dollar”
The Netflix original show “Dollar” debuted this month on the popular streaming service. The show, set in Beirut and other areas of Lebanon, stars iconic Lebanese film veteran Adel Karam and Algerian-Lebanese actor Amal Bouchoucha. The series...
World
Tlaib and Omar hold press conference about Netanyahu’s travel ban
Minnesota – U.S. Reps. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) and Ilhan Omar (D-MN) held a press conference today at the Minnesota State Capitol Building in St Paul to discuss recent travel restrictions placed on them by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin...Health
Our grandparents need doctors trained abroad
By G. Richard Olds, M.D.
America's population is aging rapidly. And...
August 22nd, 2019
In-vehicle infotainment systems especially distracting to older drivers
New AAA Foundation research suggests focusing on older drivers could hold...
July 29th, 2019
Safety tips for motorists as heatwave hits Michigan
DEARBORN— With forecasts predicting temperatures in the high 90s and...
July 20th, 2019
Could a better diet cool your Inflammation? Avoid these five food groups
Chronic inflammation is associated with such diseases as obesity,...
July 13th, 2019
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Tlaib and Omar hold press conference about Netanyahu’s travel ban
Minnesota – U.S. Reps. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) and Ilhan Omar (D-MN) held a...
August 19th, 2019
Egyptian player (and 7-foot-7 “Giant”) turning heads in African Basketball League
While the African Basketball League doesn't get nearly the same attention...
August 19th, 2019
2020 presidential candidate Cory Booker says he went to Senate to defend Israel
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In response to a recent question inquiring whether...
August 17th, 2019
Islamophobia in the motherland: Local family speaks out about experiencing discrimination while visiting Lebanon
DEARBORN — While Muslims are demanding respect and fighting for their...
August 17th, 2019