Iraq issues arrest warrant for President Trump
January 7th, 20210 BAGHDAD — A judge in Baghdad has issued an arrest warrant for President Trump for the killing of an Iranian general and Iraqi militia leader last year. The Washington-directed drone strike had killed Gen. Qassim Soleimani and Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis outside of the capital’s airport last January. Al-Muhandis was the deputy...
Leaders from around the world react to Capitol Hill protests
January 7th, 20210 Leaders from around the world have been commenting on the pro-Trump riots that took place at Capitol Hill during the election certification. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that he was watching the events minute by minute. “Canadians are deeply disturbed and saddened by the attack on democracy in the United States,...
Michigan to begin vaccinating people over age 65, preK-12 teachers, essential workers
January 6th, 20210 LANSING — Governor Whitmer and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) officials announced that the state is moving to a new phase of vaccination on Monday, Jan. 11. The MDHHS is moving forward with vaccination of Michiganders age 65 and older and some frontline essential workers, including preK-12 teachers and...
CDC updates report on new COVID strain
January 5th, 20210 WASHINGTON DC — The mutated strain of COVID-19 that was previously only in the United Kingdom has now been found in four states throughout the U.S. With the new strain, health experts say that the rapid spread of the virus could threaten the healthcare system as this strain is reportedly more contagious. The new strain has...
4,700 frontliners to get second COVID vaccine dose at Henry Ford
January 5th, 20210 DETROIT — Priority vaccinations for healthcare workers continue this week, with thousands of frontline healthcare workers at Henry Ford Health System branches receiving their second doses of the COVID-19 vaccines in the coming days. Henry Ford prioritizes vaccinations based on employees' role and risk for exposure as well as their...
U.S. District Judge denies motion to overturn election
January 5th, 20210 LANSING — U.S. District Judge James E. Boasberg of the D.C. District Court has denied plaintiffs’ motion for a preliminary injunction in a case geared at overturning results of November's presidential election. Boasberg’s opinion on the Wisconsin Voters Alliance et al. v. Vice President Michael R. Pence et al. said that “the...
On anniversary of Abbas family death, Dingell recommits to action on drunk driving in new congress
January 4th, 20210 NORTHVILLE — This week will mark the two-year anniversary of the tragic deaths of Rima and Issam Abbas, and their three children, who were hit by a drunk driver on their way home to Michigan from Kentucky. U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Dearborn), who has been a vocal proponent of traffic safety legislation, especially as it pertains...
State distributes 3.5 million free masks, cases surpass 500,000
January 4th, 20210 MICHIGAN — As the state surpassed 500,000 confirmed cases of the COVID-19 virus, Michigan’s health department is distributing 3.5 million free masks as part of its Mask Up, Mask Right campaign. Free KN95 masks provided by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) will be distributed by community organizations,...
Dearborn reminds residents of snow ordinances, provides additional parking options during snow emergencies
January 2nd, 20210 DEARBORN - With the winter season in full swing, the city of Dearborn is reminding residents of their ordinances while also providing additional parking in snow emergencies. During snow emergencies in the city, vehicles that are parked on the street face tickets and fines and help limit the effectiveness of the plows. Snow...
Dearborn approves funding for outdoor dining
December 31st, 20200 DEARBORN - With restaurants still being closed to indoor dining due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the city of Dearborn has approved funding to help restaurants. The funding, set for up to $200,000, authorizes the administration to work out a plan to provide tents, lighting, seating, tables, and heating in public spaces. On Saturday,...
At least 22 killed in Yemen airport explosion
December 30th, 20200 YEMEN - As the newly formed government arrived at Aden Airport in Yemen, several explosions went off, killing at least 22 and injuring more than 50 people. https://youtu.be/KN2bmuo5CKQ Above: Deadly explosions hit Yemen's Aden Airport as newly formed government arrives (viewer discretion advised) All of the Cabinet members are safe,...
Mayor Paletko passes away after complications with COVID-19
December 30th, 20200 DEABORN HEIGHTS - Sad news from Dearborn Heights Tuesday night with the passing of Mayor Dan Paletko, who lost his fight with COVID-19, just a week after his 70th birthday. "The City of Dearborn Heights is saddened to announce the sudden death late Tuesday of Mayor Dan Paletko from complications associated with COVID-19," the city's...
Almasmari: “No one helped me” with taxes; ready to serve community on marijuana issue
December 28th, 20200 HAMTRAMCK — Saad Almasmari is once again serving the Hamtramck community on its City Council, after former Councilwoman Andrea Karpinski resigned following years of bitter disputes within the body. Almasmari had previously served since 2015, but failed to recapture his seat at last year's election. During that reelection campaign,...
Lisa Hicks-Clayton announces candidacy for treasurer
December 28th, 20200 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Having just been elected as treasurer, Lisa Hicks-Clayton has announced that she is running for re-election in 2021. Hicks-Clayton was elected in November was to finish out former Treasurer John Riley’s term, which is set to end next December. Hicks-Clayton said that she is ready to start getting...
TSA announces new pandemic travel record
December 28th, 20200 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Despite CDC recommendations and COVID-19 cases still on the rise, nearly 1.3 million people traveled through airports on Sunday. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) said it screened 1,284,599 people across the country on Sunday, many of whom were returning from holiday travel. On Dec. 23, TSA......
CVS to begin distributing COVID-19 vaccines to long-term care facilities
December 28th, 20200 LANSING - With over 37,000 healthcare workers in Michigan already receiving the vaccine, CVS Health will begin administering the vaccine to long-term care facilities. The distribution of the first vaccines is expected to begin Dec. 28 to nearly 1,000 long-term care facilities across the state. The vaccines will be administered at...
Canada reports more contagious variant of COVID-19
December 28th, 20200 TORONTO — Officials in Toronto have confirmed the first two cases of a more contagious variant of COVID-19 that was first identified in the United Kingdom in September. The new strain has been detected in Australia, Italy and the Netherlands as well. Toronto’s associate chief medical officer said that the cases are a couple......
Dearborn announces partial reopening of the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center
December 28th, 20200 DEARBORN - Having been closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic for a majority of the year, the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center (The Center) is partially reopening. Beginning Monday Jan. 11, 2021, The Center will be welcoming back passholders for some amenities. The amenities being reopened are the fitness center, swimming...
Rashida Tlaib reacts to the COVID relief bill
December 28th, 20200 WASHINGTON DC - With President Donald Trump signing the COVID relief bill, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib said it’s still not enough. “We introduced the stand alone bill that would provide for $2,000 per survivor check,” she said. “We’re probably going to go ahead and move it forward, I haven’t heard anything otherwise. I...
“Kid Santa” comes to town, pays local family’s back rent
December 25th, 20200 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Kenneth Isaacson, also known as “Kid Santa”, and his elves came to town overnight delivering Christmas wishes to more than 200 families throughout the area. Isaacson, a 19-year-old EMT from Dearborn Heights, started the project in 2018 and knows what it’s like to spend Christmas alone. Born in Perm,...
Study seeks to understand Arab American health during COVID-19
December 24th, 20200 DEARBORN — A new research project seeks to better understand how social and behavioral aspects of everyday life affect the health and wellness of those aged 65 and older in Metro Detroit. A special component of this research, led by University of Michigan professor Dr. Kristine Ajrouch, will study the social components of health......
Over 37,000 healthcare workers immunized against COVID in Michigan
December 23rd, 20200 LANSING — More than 37,000 frontline healthcare workers have now received a COVID-19 vaccination shot in the state, the state’s health department announced on Wednesday. The immunizations of healthcare workers is a common strategy across the U.S., as the first doses of Pfizer/BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine, and later Moderna's...
Desperate communities targeted with income scams
December 23rd, 20200 With the U.S. in the grips of an unprecedented economic crisis related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government grows increasingly concerned over scammers targeting desperate people. Experts at the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have noted the spread of dangerous schemes that disguise themselves as legitimate ways to......
Dearborn Heights City Council remains at a stalemate in appointing a new member
December 22nd, 20200 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Despite it being the second time trying to appoint a new member, the Dearborn Heights City Council remains gridlocked. During a special meeting on Dec. 7, the Council interviewed four candidates: Zouher Abdel-Hak, Mo Baydoun, Nancy Bryer and William Zurenk. On Dec. 8, the Council held its regularly scheduled...
State approves food stamps use at restaurants for those eligible
December 22nd, 20200 LANSING — As a $900 billion federal pandemic relief package now awaits likely approval from President Trump, Governor Whitmer’s administration passed measures to soften the blow of COVID’s economic impact on Michiganders. The measures are similar to those passed during the first peak of cases in the state. This includes a......
