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UAW endorses Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan’s competitive U.S. Senate Democratic primary
June 12th, 20260 DETROIT — With polling showing a tightening race among the three leading Democratic candidates for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat, progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed scored a major political victory this week after securing the endorsement of the powerful United Auto Workers (UAW) union. The union announced that its endorsement of...
Trump announces end to Iran war, leaving Israel stunned
June 12th, 20260 WASHINGTON / TEHRAN / BEIRUT — After a week marked by military confrontation and intense diplomacy, President Trump announced what he described as a “great settlement” with Iran, signaling a potential turning point in a conflict that had threatened to engulf the broader Middle East. The announcement followed two nights of military...
Gordie Howe international bridge set to open June 15, linking Detroit and Windsor
June 12th, 20260 DETROIT — After years of planning, construction and political hurdles, the long-awaited Gordie Howe International Bridge is scheduled to open to traffic on June 15, allowing motorists, pedestrians and cyclists to travel between Detroit and Windsor through a new cross-border connection between the United States and Canada. The opening...
Simple habits can help extend the life of your smartphone, experts say
June 11th, 20260 As technology companies release new smartphones each year with faster processors, improved cameras and sleek new designs, many consumers feel pressured to upgrade their devices every few years. However, technology experts say proper care and maintenance can significantly extend a smartphone's lifespan, potentially saving users hundreds...
Jocelyn Benson unveils plan for new state agency if elected governor
June 5th, 20260 MACKINAC ISLAND — Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced plans to create a new state department dedicated to arts, culture, tourism and sports if she is elected governor in November. Benson, who is seeking the Democratic nomination for governor in the Aug. 4 primary election, said the proposed department would help drive...
Four seats up for election on the Dearborn Board of Education this November
June 5th, 20260 DEARBORN — Voters living within the Dearborn Public Schools district will elect four trustees to the seven-seat Dearborn Board of Education on Nov. 3. The filing period for prospective candidates remains open through July 11. This year's election will be divided into two separate contests. One race will fill three seats with full...
Dearborn Police Department launches new Aggressive Driving Unit to target reckless drivers
June 5th, 20260 DEARBORN — The Dearborn Police Department has launched a new specialized enforcement team dedicated exclusively to combating reckless and aggressive driving as part of the city's ongoing effort to improve road safety and protect residential neighborhoods and major thoroughfares from dangerous driver behavior. The new Aggressive...
Trump pushes for Iran deal while Lebanon remains a central battleground
June 5th, 20260 Despite repeated statements by President Trump predicting an imminent agreement to end the conflict with Iran, developments over the past week offered little indication of a genuine breakthrough. Instead, regional tensions remained high amid what political observers describe as determined Israeli efforts to undermine any potential deal...
No war, no peace: The Middle East’s age of survival
June 4th, 20260 The Middle East is no longer drifting toward instability — it is now fully inside it. What once appeared to be a collection of separate conflicts has merged into a broader regional crisis. Across the Middle East — from Gaza to the Strait of Hormuz — the coming decade is no longer a quest for peace, but a struggle for...
Mayor Mo Baydoun demands refund after garbage collection failures
June 4th, 20260 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Following significant disruptions in garbage and yard waste collection services during the final week of May, the city announced on Monday that Mayor Mo Baydoun has formally requested a $13,000 deduction from the city's monthly payment to Priority Waste, citing contract provisions that hold the company financially...
SNAP cuts threaten food security in vulnerable communities, new data show
June 4th, 20260 By Sunita Sohrabji During a period marked by soaring food prices, more than 3 million people have lost access to the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — SNAP — over the past 10 months. An additional 1 million more are expected to lose the critical food safety net over the next six months as new work requirements...
Muslim student sues the University of Michigan, alleging surveillance and retaliation over pro-Palestinian activism on campus
May 29th, 20260 ANN ARBOR — In the latest legal challenge arising from the University of Michigan’s response to pro-Palestinian student activism, a Black Muslim student has filed a federal lawsuit accusing university officials of collaborating with a private security firm to conduct a campaign of surveillance, harassment and retaliation because of...
Dearborn Heights unveils schedule for 2026 Spirit Festival
May 29th, 20260 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — On Thursday, the city announced the official schedule for the 2026 Dearborn Heights Spirit Festival, which will take place June 10–14 at the Canfield Community Center. Sponsored by J&T Crova Towing, the annual event continues its tradition as one of the city’s premier summer celebrations, bringing together...
Michigan Democrats make case for an early presidential primary in 2028
May 29th, 20260 WASHINGTON, D.C. — “The road to the White House runs directly through our state.” That was the message delivered by Curtis Hertel, chair of the Michigan Democratic Party, as he formally presented the state’s bid to become one of the nation’s earliest presidential primary contests in the 2028 election cycle. Party Chair Curtis...
U.S.-Iran ceasefire extension appears within reach as Trump seeks broader deal, Israeli aggression ravages Lebanon
May 29th, 20260 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Signs of a potential diplomatic breakthrough between the United States and Iran gained momentum over the past week, despite limited military exchanges between the two sides that remained below the threshold of a broader conflict and appeared designed to strengthen negotiating positions rather than derail ongoing......
Heading toward disaster in the Middle East
May 29th, 20260 U.S. policy in the Middle East has been so problematic because policymakers refuse to consider its impact on the Arab people. With Israel, it’s a different story. Over-attentiveness to Israeli concerns and a lack of sensitivity to Arab reaction to our actions has caused deep fractures between Arabs and the U.S. and within the Arab...
Meet Osama Siblani: Founder of Dearborn’s Arab American News says Muslims are often harassed in U.S.
May 26th, 20260 Meet Osama Siblani: Founder of Dearborn's Arab American News says Muslims are often harassed in U.S....
Northville man faces hate crime charges over anti-Muslim confrontation
May 22nd, 20260 TROY — Arab American Subhi "Souby" Saad, 53, of Northville, is a Metro Detroit businessman known for operating several adult entertainment venues, including Subi's Place in Southgate, appeared Thursday in 52-4 Troy District Court for a preliminary hearing on charges stemming from an alleged anti-Muslim confrontation earlier this...
Detroit area religious, political and civil rights leaders condemn San Diego mosque attack amid rising Islamophobia
May 22nd, 20261 DETROIT — Religious, political and civil rights leaders across Metro Detroit strongly condemned the terrorist attack targeting the Islamic Center of San Diego earlier this week, describing the incident as another alarming sign of escalating Islamophobia and politically fueled anti-Muslim hatred in the United States. At the same time,...
Security guard hailed as hero after sacrificing his life to stop deadly attack on San Diego Islamic center
May 22nd, 20260 SAN DIEGO — In what authorities fear could have become a horrific massacre targeting dozens of Muslim children in Southern California, a deadly hate-driven attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego left five people dead Monday morning, including a security guard who sacrificed his life protecting students at the center’s Islamic...
Anti-Semitic flyers distributed across Oakland County Jewish neighborhoods spark renewed alarm
May 22nd, 20260 OAK PARK — Law enforcement agencies across Oakland County are investigating the distribution of anti-Semitic flyers across several Metro Detroit suburbs after unidentified individuals targeted neighborhoods with concentrated Jewish populations during the weekend. The flyers appeared in the cities of Berkley, Oak Park and Huntington......
Sovereignty, Palestine and power vacuum: The urgent need for a united Arab initiative
May 22nd, 20260 President Trump's state visit to China will go down in history as the day the United States finally acknowledged Beijing’s ascendancy as a global superpower. That acknowledgment does not need to be articulated in a formal statement; it can be clearly read in the subtext of diplomatic behavior, global perception and shifting media...
LAHC honors outstanding students and Michigan leaders during 43rd annual gala in Dearborn
May 22nd, 20260 DEARBORN — In a moving display of unity and solidarity, hundreds of attendees at the 43rd annual gala of Leaders Advancing and Helping Communities (LAHC) raised small candles distributed across the ballroom of The Henry, Autograph Collection, illuminating the darkened hall in a symbolic reflection of the organization’s message of......
GLP-1s can help people shed the pounds, but tennis can keep them fit for life
May 22nd, 20260 Nearly 1 in 8 Americans have turned to GLP-1s to shed pounds. For many, these drugs offer a powerful starting point to trimming their waistlines — but not a complete path to long-term health. Lasting health isn't defined by the scale. Sustainable improvements come from building healthier lifestyles over time — especially regular...
Dearborn celebrates completion of façade renovations at Al Ameer and Cedarland along Warren Avenue corridor
May 22nd, 20260 DEARBORN — As part of the city’s ongoing effort to revitalize and beautify storefronts along East Warren Avenue, Mayor Abdullah Hammoud joined elected officials and community partners last week to celebrate the completion of major exterior renovations at two of the corridor’s recognizable businesses, Al Ameer Restaurant and......
