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A Florida hotel cancels a Muslim conference, citing security concerns after receiving protest calls
January 19th, 20240 FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A South Florida Marriott Hotel canceled a Muslim group’s conference at the last minute after a protest group claimed the coalition was "promoting Hamas, terrorism and anti-Semitism." The South Florida Muslim Federation, a coalition of about 30 mosques and Muslim groups, said Friday that it was told by the...Dearborn Heights officials remind residents and business owners to keep sidewalks clear of snow and ice
January 18th, 20240 DEARBORN HEIGHTS – The recent blast of snow and cold temperatures have left many Dearborn Heights sidewalks still covered in ice and snow. The city’s Ordinance and Animal Control Department staff reminds all residents and business owners that it is important to keep all residential and business sidewalks clear of these...Study: More than 2.7 million Michiganders claim to speak more than one language, but state among the least multilingual
January 12th, 20240 The notion that Americans seldom venture beyond their borders, showing little interest in the cultures or languages of their destinations, is a long-held stereotype that may not hold true. In reality, we are becoming increasingly active in global travel and show a growing interest in language learning as part of our travel...Genocide or not, Israel has lost the moral high ground
January 12th, 20241 By Avraham Shama, Opinion contributor to THE HILL Israel will likely be found guilty of committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza by the International Court of Justice in the Hague. If so, the court could call for an immediate ceasefire and consider compensation for Gazans. Even if the court would not find guilt, Israel...Israeli officials candidly admit to genocide
January 12th, 20240 Letter to the editor: The government of South Africa — whose people know a thing or two about the evils of apartheid — is charging Israel with the crime of genocide before the International Court of Justice. Israeli spokespersons and apologists may scream and howl in protest, but, as Pretoria’s legal brief documents, the...Poll: Trump beats Biden comfortably in Michigan — but loses to Whitmer
January 12th, 20240 Donald Trump would soundly defeat Joe Biden in Michigan — but the state’s Democratic governor would fare much better against Trump in a hypothetical matchup, a new poll showed. The poll, conducted by the Michigan-based Glengariff Group from Jan. 2 to Jan. 6, has the former president beating Biden by 8 points — 47 to 39 percent —...Women and life’s lessons
January 12th, 20240 By Jumana Judeh, PhD As we begin a new year, many of us will reflect on what went right in 2023 and what didn’t. We will also make promises to ourselves of changes we want to make to improve our lives in this new year. But let’s be realistic and have a fresh perspective on the challenges we surely will face. First, what...At the Hague, South Africa accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza
January 12th, 20240 On Thursday, South Africa accused Israel of carrying out genocide in Gaza and demanded that the U.N.'s top court order an emergency suspension of Israel's devastating military campaign in the Palestinian enclave. On the first of two days of hearings at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), South Africa said Israel's offensive,...U.S., Britain carry out strikes against Yemen, officials say
January 12th, 20240 The United States and Britain launched strikes from the air and sea against Yemeni military targets in response to the Houthi's attacks on ships in the Red Sea, a dramatic regional widening of the Israeli war on Gaza. As witnesses in Yemen confirmed explosions throughout the country to Reuters, President Biden cautioned in a statement...Dearborn School Board reorganizes, elects new officers
January 12th, 20240 DEARBORN – The Dearborn Board of Education began this year with an organizational meeting to select new officers. Trustees Hussein Berry was selected as president, Mary Petlichkoff as vice president, Irene Watts as secretary and Pat D’Ambrosio as treasurer. As part of School Board Appreciation Month, Superintendent Dr. Glenn...Mayor Hammoud announces an initiative to expand rodent control operations in Dearborn
January 12th, 20240 DEARBORN – The city of Dearborn and Mayor Abdullah H. Hammoud announced an initiative to control rodent population and the tracking of its extermination with the recent launch of a citywide subterranean rat prevention program, making the city the second municipality in Michigan to implement above and below-ground pest mitigation...ACCESS President & CEO Maha Freij to receive “Let Freedom Ring” award
January 12th, 20240 DEARBORN – Maha Freij, president & CEO of ACCESS, will be honored with the prestigious "Let Freedom Ring" Social Service award on January 15 at the Fox Theater. This event, held by Rev. Jesse Jackson’s Rainbow Push Coalition, recognizes individuals whose work and actions embody Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy of social...Mehdi Hasan leaves MSNBC after cancellation of his show
January 12th, 20240 Medhi Hasan said that he is leaving MSNBC after the network canceled his weekend show. “I’ve decided that it’s time for me to look for a new challenge,” he said at the end of his program on Sunday. The network shuffled its weekend lineup last year, dropping his weekend show while saying that he would remain as a commentator...Arab American businessman buys Miller’s Bar, plans to carry on “amazing legacy” of Dearborn burger spot
January 11th, 20241 DEARBORN – The new owner of popular Dearborn burger spot Miller's Bar said he plans to change nothing about what customers have come to love. Considered a no-frills restaurant for a quick bite since it opened in 1941, Miller's is cash only. The burgers are served on wax paper and guests are on the honor system when they cash...Federal judge dismisses lawsuit against Dearborn for fatal shooting of Ali Naji in Dearborn Police lobby
January 5th, 20240 DEARBORN – A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit against the city of Dearborn and a city of Dearborn police officer in the shooting death of a man in the police station lobby on Dec. 18, 2022. On that date, 33-year-old Ali Naji entered the Dearborn police station holding a firearm and attempted to shoot at an officer in the lobby.......
Claudine Gay’s forced resignation as Harvard president comes weeks after Penn’s Liz Magill stepped down
January 5th, 20240 Harvard President Claudine Gay has resigned, just weeks after University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill also left her position following the university leaders’ congressional testimonies on anti-Semitism last month. Along with backlash surrounding how she addressed anti-Semitism on campus, Gay is resigning amid a growing wave of...U.S. “not seeing acts of genocide” in Gaza, State Dept says
January 5th, 20240 WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. has not observed acts in Gaza that constitute genocide, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said on Wednesday, after South Africa launched genocide proceedings at the International Court of Justice over Israel's military operation in the Palestinian enclave. "Those are allegations that should not be...South Africa’s genocide case against Israel sets up a high-stakes battle at U.N. court
January 5th, 20240 THE HAGUE — South Africa has launched a case at the United Nations’ top court alleging that Israel’s military campaign in Gaza amounts to genocide. The filing and Israel’s decision to defend itself at the International Court of Justice set up a high-stakes showdown before a panel of judges in the Great Hall of...Second administration official resigns in protest of Biden’s support for Israeli war on Gaza
January 5th, 20240 WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Wednesday, a Department of Education policy adviser appointed by the Biden administration quit to protest the administration’s continuous military support of Israel’s war on Gaza and its handling of the conflict’s repercussions at home and abroad. Tariq Habash, a Biden administration appointee who had......
Nasrallah vows revenge after Hamas leader’s killing, “cannot be silent”, warns Israel against spreading Gaza war
January 5th, 20240 BEIRUT — On Wednesday, the head of Lebanon's Hezbollah said it "cannot be silent" after the killing of Hamas' deputy leader in the suburb of Beirut and warned that his heavily armed forces would fight to the finish if Israel chose to extend war from Gaza to Lebanon. Israeli forces meanwhile kept up their aerial and ground assaults...ISIS claims responsibility for deadliest attack in Iran since 1979, Tehran vows revenge
January 5th, 20240 ISIS claimed responsibility on Thursday for two explosions in Iran that killed nearly 100 people and wounded scores at a memorial for top commander Qassem Soleimani, who was killed in Iraq in 2020 by a U.S. drone. In a statement posted on its affiliate Telegram channels, the militant Sunni Muslim group said two ISIS members had......
McDonald’s CEO says several markets in Middle East impacted by Israeli war on Gaza
January 5th, 20240 McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski said on Thursday several markets in the Middle East and some outside the region were experiencing a "meaningful business impact" due to the Israel war on Gaza as well as "associated misinformation" about the brand. Major Western fast-food chains, including McDonald's and Starbucks, have seen largely...Local nonprofit donates over $10,000 worth of toys to local families in need
January 5th, 20240 DEARBORN HEIGHTS – The local nonprofit organization Youdemonia is making a mark in Southeast Michigan with a bit of holiday cheer. The group, founded in 2020, aims to combat social disparities by creating community events and increasing opportunity awareness for youth. This past month, Youdemonia held Michigan’s first-ever......