Nick Meyer
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Dearborn court now offering online resolution of traffic citations through new system
February 2nd, 20200 DEARBORN - The 19th District Court here has launched a new online resolution system providing individuals with the opportunity to settle traffic tickets more quickly and efficiently via their smartphone, tablet or computer. The service provides access to the court system 24/7 for paying any outstanding tickets. “We recognize that...
Arab American-owned auto shop assists the needy through Michigan’s first low income repairs program
January 31st, 20201 TROY — At the Revive Auto Shop here near the border of Madison Heights, owner Nick Kakish can often be found multi-tasking, working to serve customers in countless ways. On a quiet Monday, he works with technician Alberto Colón on repairing a delivery van for a gourmet gift basket company, moves from auto bay to auto bay servicing...
History-making coach from Dearborn leads 49ers into Super Bowl LIV in Miami
January 31st, 20200 MIAMI, FL — The NFL's San Francisco 49ers will be led by one of Dearborn's own in their contest against superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs, as rising star coach Robert Saleh will take the field in hopes of winning his second Super Bowl title as an assistant. Saleh serves as defensive coordinator for the...
Race for the White House: Iowa Caucus kicks off 2020 race as Democratic, Republican conventions loom
January 31st, 20200 The race for the White House officially kicks off in Iowa on Monday, Feb. 3, with both Democratic and Republican candidates jockeying for delegates at polling locations across the state. The Iowa caucus is the first event in a months-long primary season that will run through the beginning of June, leading up to the July 13 Democratic...
Elderly man arrested for making threats against Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson
January 30th, 20200 PONTIAC — A 72-year-old Groveland Township man has been arrested for threats he allegedly made against Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson. The man is currently being held at the Oakland County jail here according to Michigan State Police. Troopers were notified on Wednesday about the threats he allegedly made against Benson,...
Michigan congressman speaks in favor of new bill providing paid family and medical leave for sick family members
January 29th, 20200 WASHINGTON, D.C. — United States Representative Dan Kildee (D-Flint) announced his support for a new bill that would guarantee up to 12 weeks annually of paid family and medical leave to care for a child or family member who is sick this past Tuesday, sharing an example from his own district. Kildee spoke in support of the bill,...
Netanyahu formally charged with corruption after dropping bid for immunity
January 28th, 20200 Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's longest-running prime minister, became its first sitting PM to be indicted on criminal charges after dropping his bid for immunity from prosecution in three corruption cases, according to an announcement from Israel's attorney general. The development came as Netanyahu visited Washington for the launch of...
Asian American scholars pledge support for “controversial” Arab American history curriculum in California
January 27th, 20200 SACRAMENTO, CA — The state of California has become a political battleground since the announcement of its pending Assembly Bill 331 mandating ethnic studies in high schools and Cal State universities, with controversy taking root over the inclusion of a section on the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement protesting...
Metro Detroit Chaldeans make history with first museum in the world to preserve their heritage
January 26th, 20200 WEST BLOOMFIELD — While the Metro Detroit area is known nationally for its large Arab American population and its rich history, the region also is home to more than 160,000 Chaldeans according to the Chaldean Community Foundation. Chaldeans are an ethnic group from Iraq that traces their roots back more than 5,000 years to ancient...
Trump administration targets pregnant travelers with new “birth tourism” rule
January 24th, 20200 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump administration unveiled a new rule on Thursday with the intention of curtailing what the administration has deemed “birth tourism.” The rule would give the government power to deny certain visas to women if officials have “reason to believe” they intend to travel to the United States for the...
Ralph Nader pens open letters calling for removal of President Trump for abuse of war powers, corporatism
January 21st, 20200 Former Arab American presidential candidate Ralph Nader has actively voiced his strong disapproval of President Trump in recent weeks, calling for his removal on multiple accounts relating to his support of his “unlawful war with Iran.” “As the most impeachable president in American history, Trump continues to shred our...
Michigan files lawsuit against 3M, DuPont and others for contamination by cancer-linked chemicals
January 20th, 20200 LANSING —On Tuesday, January 14, the state filed a lawsuit against 17 defendants in Washtenaw County Circuit Court, including 3M and DuPont, for the damages and injury caused by contamination from toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. The substances, known by the acronym PFAS, are often referred to as “forever...FDA approves new drug to treat pancreatic cancer patients
KENILWORTH, NJ — A new drug, Lynparza (olaparib) has been approved for pancreatic cancer patients in the United States whose diseases have not progressed on at least 16 weeks of a first-line platinum-based chemotherapy regimen, a report from Fox 2 Detroit said. The drug, which was originally created for ovarian cancer sufferers, was...
Democrats ponder Sanders’ prospects for beating Trump as Iowa, New Hampshire loom
January 19th, 20200 Bernie Sanders is showing strength on the ground in the two first states on the presidential primary calendar for the 2020 presidential election, New Hampshire and Iowa, as Democratic Party supporters begin to ponder whether the Vermont senator is capable of winning the presidency. Iowa's Democratic caucuses will be held on Monday,...
U.S. government launches pilot program to collect DNA from people detained at border crossings
January 19th, 20200 HOUSTON — The United States government announced the launch of a new pilot program to collect DNA from people nationwide and submit it to the FBI, according to a report from the New York Times. Information collected would be entered into a massive criminal database run by the FBI, where it would be held indefinitely, the report......
Thought provoking art exhibition “Preoccupations: Palestinian Landscapes” premieres in Detroit, runs through February 8
January 19th, 20200 DETROIT —A collection of Palestine-themed works from several Palestinian artists is currently on display at the Holding House artist-run workspace here, comprising a thought provoking new exhibit titled “Preoccupations: Palestinian Landscapes.” The exhibit is aimed at expanding and exploring the traditional narrative about...
Catholics should refuse to participate in U.S. wars, Detroit-area bishop says
January 18th, 20200 DETROIT — Peace advocate and Catholic bishop Thomas Gumbleton of the Archdiocese of Detroit has called for Catholics to refuse to participate in any further U.S. wars, according to a report published in Detroit Metro Times on Tuesday. Gumbleton, who has visited and met with victims of war in Iraq, Afghanistan, Vietnam, El Salvador,......
Homegrown entrepreneur Allie Mallad, Red Effect Infrared Fitness for women celebrate grand opening of Dearborn location
January 17th, 20200 DEARBORN — A grand opening party for the new Red Effect Infrared Fitness for Women location in west Dearborn took place on Saturday, December 28, celebrating the fast-growing nationwide fitness chain's latest success story. Guests officially welcomed Dearborn native Allie Mallad's newest location to the neighborhood with music,...
Hussein Berry named new president as Dearborn School Board reorganizes, recognizes member contributions
January 15th, 20201 DEARBORN — Dearborn Schools Superintendent Dr. Glenn Maleyko took time out at the January 13 School Board meeting to thank the trustees for their service to the community, recognizing them for Board Appreciation Month. “On behalf of our students, staff and community, I would like to thank our board trustees for their enduring...
Jeopardy! producers apologize for ruling that Israel, not Palestine, is the birthplace of Jesus
January 15th, 20200 Producers of the iconic game show Jeopardy!, hosted by Alex Trebek, have apologized for a recent incorrect ruling on the birthplace of Jesus that it has chalked up to “human error in post-production.” The show mistakenly ruled that his birthplace was at the Church of the Nativity in Israel, when the correct answer should have the...
Oregon man charged with hate crimes in beating of 70-year-old immigrant
January 13th, 20200 DESCHUTES COUNTY, OR — An Oregon man has been charged with attempted murder and hate crimes after allegedly breaking into a motel office and attacking a 70-year-old immigrant from India who owns the business, a report from NBCNews.com said. The man, 53-year-old James Lamb of Eugene, Oregon, was charged on Tuesday, January 7 with......
Egyptian American actor Ramy Youssef wins first major film award of 2020
January 10th, 20200 BEVERLY HILLS, CA — Egyptian American actor Ramy Youssef took home the first major film award of 2020 this past Sunday, winning the Golden Globe award for best actor in a comedy TV series for his role in "Ramy", a comedy-drama that premiered on Hulu in 2019. Youssef, who plays the eponymous character, also served as its co-creator...
Demonstrators brave freezing temperatures to join anti-war rally at the University of Michigan
January 10th, 20200 ANN ARBOR — Hundreds of students and peace advocates attended an anti-war rally on the campus of the University of Michigan Wednesday night, reacting to a U.S. military strike that killed Iranian general Qassem Soleimani. Juan Cole, a well known professor and blogger specializing in Middle East history, called the targeting of......
Survey: Poverty among American Muslims is reportedly high, despite large number of successful professionals
January 10th, 20200 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Despite large numbers of faith members in high profile, high income positions, American Muslims are nonetheless facing difficult economic circumstances according to the latest research from the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding (ISPU). That was a key finding of the organization's 2019 American Muslim...
Woman accused of hate crime after allegedly trying to choke a Muslim student with her headscarf
January 9th, 20200 PORTLAND, OR — A 23-year-old Oregon woman has been charged with hate crimes after she allegedly attempted to choke a Muslim student with her headscarf. The woman, Jasmine Renee Campbell, has been indicted on hate crime, attempted strangulation, harassment and criminal mischief charges following an attack that occurred in November on......
