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August 15th, 2018

Local Election

Joe Biden endorses Whitmer for Michigan’s governor

On Wednesday, former Vice President Joe Biden has endorsed Gretchen Whitmer, the Democratic candidate for governor of Michigan. "Michigan’s middle class families need a governor who knows how to get things done, and that’s why I’m endorsing...

August 15th, 2018

National Election

Ilhan Omar wins Democratic Primary for Congress in Minnesota, makes history

Minnesota state Rep. Ilhan Omar won the Democratic primary on Tuesday for the state’s 5th Congressional District, putting her on a path to make history. Omar defeated four other Democratic candidates in a crowded race to fill the seat that...

August 13th, 2018

World

Khamenei bans talks with U.S., chides Rouhani’s government over economy

Iran’s Supreme Leader Sayyed Khamenei on Monday rejected President Trump’s offer of unconditional talks to improve bilateral ties and he also accused the Iranian government of economic mismanagement in the face of reimposed U.S....

August 13th, 2018

Other Voices

Mahmoud Abbas: Stop exploiting Ahed Tamimi for personal gain

The father of 11-year-old Abdul Rahman Nofal contacted me, asking for help. His son was shot in the leg during Gaza's "Great March of Return" protests. The Strip's dilapidated health care system could not save the little boy's leg, as it was later...

August 13th, 2018

Other Voices

Watch out for card skimming at the gas pump

With the summer travel season in high gear, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning drivers about skimming scams at the pump. Skimmers are illegal card readers attached to payment terminals. These card readers grab data off a credit or...

August 13th, 2018

Local Election

Wayne and Oakland counties pass SMART millage, Macomb vote close

Mt. Clemens— While voters in Oakland and Wayne Counties chose to approve a millage renewal for the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART) through 2021 by wide margins, Macomb County voters approved the measure by just 23...

August 12th, 2018

Local Election

Fayrouz Saad loses close Congressional race

NORTHVILLE - Fayrouz Saad, who sought to replace the retiring David Trott as the U.S. representative for Michigan’s 11th District, lost a close race in the Democratic primary on Aug. 7. Saad came in fourth place in a tight race, earning 17,415...

August 12th, 2018

Local Election

How do Dearborn residents feel about voting in the primaries?

DEARBORN — During the primary election on Tuesday, Aug. 7, many residents expressed the importance of voting, with some saying that casting their vote would make a difference. “My role is to speak out and choose who is going to be helpful...

August 12th, 2018

Local Election

Arab American candidates lose in Hamtramck primary elections

HAMTRAMCK – Two Arab American candidates lost in the Democratic primary election in Hamtramck on August 7. Abraham Aiyash ran for State Senate in the Second District, while Saad Almasmari campaigned for the Fourth District seat in the Michigan...