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Netanyahu and Trump prioritize hostages in Gaza; military campaign grinds on
July 11th, 20250 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday his meeting with President Trump had focused on freeing hostages held in Gaza, as Israel continued to pound the Palestinian territory amid efforts to reach a ceasefire. Netanyahu said on X that the leaders also discussed the consequences and possibilities of "the great victory we...
Survey: Detroit ranked most stressed city in America despite signs of recovery
July 11th, 20250 Despite progress in several areas over the past few years, the "Motor City" has topped the list of the most stressed and psychologically burdened cities in the United States, according to an annual survey conducted by WalletHub, which included 182 of the largest cities across the country. The survey was based on 39 indicators grouped...
Syrian refugees return from Lebanon to start under U.N.-backed plan, marking major shift
July 11th, 20250 BEIRUT - Thousands of Syrian refugees are set to return from Lebanon this week under the first, U.N.-backed plan providing financial incentives, after Syria's new rulers said all citizens were welcome home despite deep war damage and security concerns. Returning Syrians will be provided with $100 each in Lebanon and $400 per family...
Michigan House passes GOP bill to ban artificial additives in school meals by 2028
July 11th, 20250 LANSING – The Republican-majority Michigan House of Representatives has passed a bill that would ban several artificial food additives and dyes from school meals starting in the summer of 2028. The proposed legislation targets four additives: brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, propylparaben and titanium dioxide; along with...
Michigan health officials warn of rising measles and whooping cough cases, urge parents to vaccinate
July 11th, 20250 LANSING – Following a significant rise in measles and whooping cough cases among children in Michigan, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) issued a statement on Wednesday urging parents to vaccinate their children according to the recommended immunization schedule to prevent further outbreaks. Ryan Malosh,...
10 drown in Michigan holiday tragedy, including Arab American toddler from Dearborn
July 11th, 20250 The July Fourth holiday weekend in the Great Lakes State was marked by a series of tragic drowning incidents that claimed the lives of 10 individuals whose bodies were recovered from lakes and private pools across the state. Among the victims was an Arab American child from Dearborn who drowned in Lake St. Clair in Macomb County. In two...
Dearborn honors former Councilwoman Suzanne Sareini, names senior housing facility after her
July 11th, 20250 DEARBORN – On Thursday, in a heartfelt gesture reflecting deep appreciation for the first Arab American and Muslim elected to the Dearborn City Council, the city officially renamed one of its public buildings after former City Councilwoman Suzanne Sareini, during a ceremony attended by local officials and community leaders in the city...
Dearborn Police Department enforces zero-tolerance fireworks policy over July 4 holiday, arrests 48 and issues 310 citations
July 11th, 20250 DEARBORN — To mark the U.S. Independence Day, Dearborn Police carried out a large-scale enforcement campaign over three days to uphold fireworks regulations and ensure safety and peace across city neighborhoods. The Dearborn Police Department reported that the initiative led to the arrest of 48 individuals and the issuance of 310...
Hamtramck ends use of parking meters to boost business activity
July 6th, 20250 HAMTRAMCK – In response to years of complaints from drivers and business owners along Joseph Campau Street, the city of Hamtramck officially ended the use of parking meters at the beginning of July. The move aims to provide free parking along the city’s primary commercial corridor to attract more shoppers and stimulate economic...
Trump signs sweeping GOP tax and spending bill amid criticism over cuts, deficit and social safety net
July 6th, 20250 On Friday, President Trump signed the tax and spending cut bill Republicans muscled through Congress this week, turning it into law by his own self-imposed Fourth of July deadline. At nearly 900 pages, the legislation is a sprawling collection of tax breaks, spending cuts and other Republican priorities, including new money for...
Amnesty International says Israel and U.S.-backed Gaza aid system use starvation to commit genocide in Gaza
July 6th, 20250 Amnesty International issued a report on Thursday detailing that a controversial Israeli- and U.S.-backed system to distribute aid in Gaza uses starvation tactics against Palestinians to continue to commit genocide in the Gaza Strip during Israel’s war with Hamas. The U.K.-based human rights group condemned Israel and the Gaza...
Trump criticized for using anti-Semitic “Shylock” to describe bankers
July 5th, 20250 President Trump drew criticism for using the anti-Semitic term "Shylock" to describe some bankers during remarks on his signature tax-cut and spending legislation that just passed Congress. "Think of that: No death tax. No estate tax. No going to the banks and borrowing from, in some cases, a fine banker — and in some cases,...
House narrowly passes budget bill, stripping health and food safety nets
July 3rd, 20250 By Sunita Sohrabji On a 218-214 vote, with almost all members voting along party lines, the House passed the sweeping budget bill on July 3, in time to meet President Trump’s deadline. Trump was expected to sign the bill at 5 p.m. Eastern. The White House issued an emailed statement: “President Trump’s One Big,...
Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil freed after 100 days in ICE detention, vows to keep fighting for Palestine
June 27th, 20250 NEW YORK — A federal judge in New Jersey has ordered the release of Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil from immigration detention, marking a major civil rights victory for pro-Palestinian advocates amid an escalating crackdown by President Trump’s administration, which has accused campus demonstrators of...
Trump imposes surprise ceasefire in Israel–Iran war, signals talks with Tehran
June 27th, 20250 On the 12th day of the Israeli–Iranian war, President Trump imposed a cease‑fire between the two countries through a phone call. In that call, it was reported that he chastised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, compelling him to turn Israeli warplanes — already en route to Iran — back to base and swallow Iran’s......
Dearborn Heights City Council approves fire station project on Warren Valley Golf Course land, despite opposition from mayoral candidates Baydoun and Maxwell
June 27th, 20250 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — In a decision loaded with political implications, the City Council voted to approve a proposal to build a new fire station on land carved out from the Warren Valley Golf Course in the northern part of the city. The proposed site is located on the west side of Beech Daly Road, just south of Hines Drive and north of...
U.S. Supreme Court removes restrictions on deporting migrants to third countries
June 27th, 20250 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Supreme Court has overturned a lower court order that had required the federal government to give migrants facing deportation to so-called “third countries” a meaningful opportunity to explain whether they risk being subjected to torture in their new destination. The ruling by the nation’s highest......
Zohran Mamdani shatters political barriers: First Muslim, pro-Palestinian immigrant wins NYC mayoral Democratic primary, defeats Cuomo in historic upset
June 27th, 20250 NEW YORK CITY – Zohran Mamdani has caused a political earthquake in the Big Apple. The Indian-origin immigrant and staunch advocate for the Palestinian cause who became a U.S. citizen only a few years ago, scored a sweeping victory in the Democratic Party’s primary for the New York City mayoral race on Tuesday. His win paves the...
WSU students sue over Gaza encampment crackdown, alleging police abuse and constitutional violations
June 27th, 20250 DETROIT — A group of pro-Palestinian students is suing Wayne State University in federal court, alleging that the university violated their constitutional rights during a solidarity encampment held on campus on May 23, 2024, to protest the Israeli war on Gaza and demand divestment from companies tied to the Israeli government. The...
Macomb County teen faces federal charges over child porn and animal torture videos
June 27th, 20250 MACOMB COUNTY — An 18-year-old resident of Macomb Township has been federally charged with distributing child pornography and graphic animal torture videos. According to federal authorities, the suspect’s actions are linked to a violent extremist Discord community known as “764.” Jolyan Raeed Zahrah is accused of having multiple...
Community celebrates Judge Mariam Bazzi’s historic elevation to the Michigan Court of Appeals
June 20th, 20250 DEARBORN — Before a large gathering of local officials and community leaders, the Bint Jebail Cultural Club in Dearborn hosted an honorary celebration on Wednesday for Judge Mariam Saad Bazzi, recently appointed to the Michigan Court of Appeals. Bazzi, originally from the southern Lebanese city of Bint Jbeil, made history in May as the......
Televised debate brings together top candidates in Detroit mayoral race
June 20th, 20250 DETROIT – On Monday, a televised debate brought together the top four contenders in the race for mayor of Detroit, ahead of the city’s August 5 primary election. Hosted by WDIV Channel 4, the event was held at the Valade Jazz Center at Wayne State University and featured the highest-polling candidates from a field of nine, vying to...
“No Kings” protest sweeps U.S. as Trump expands deportation crackdown nationwide
June 20th, 20250 DEARBORN – In a dramatic display of public dissent, hundreds of protesters filled the streets of Dearborn on Saturday as part of the national “No Kings” movement, denouncing President Trump’s increasingly authoritarian policies and his latest order to expand federal deportation operations in major U.S. cities. The demonstrations......
Trump administration demands action from 36 countries, including Egypt and Syria, or face addition to U.S. Travel Ban
June 20th, 20250 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Trump administration has given 36 countries around the world — including Egypt and Syria — a 60-day deadline to take corrective measures regarding the issuance of travel documents and the status of their nationals residing illegally in the United States. Failure to comply could result in their addition to the...
“No war on Iran” demonstration held in downtown Grand Rapids
June 20th, 20251 GRAND RAPIDS – “When Iran is under attack, what do we do? Stand up, fight back!” rang out loud alongside the pounding rain on Rosa Parks Circle in downtown Grand Rapids Wednesday evening. Despite the heavy rain that poured throughout the evening, at least 30 demonstrators among community members and activist groups rallied in an......
