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First Severe Human Case of Avian Influenza Detected in the U.S.
December 21, 2024
First Severe Human Case of Avian Influenza Detected in the U.S.
The United States has confirmed its first severe human case of avian influenza, with a patient hospitalized in Louisiana on December 18, Khaama Press reported. The individual is in critical condition, suffering from severe respiratory symptoms. In response, California Governor…
California Governor Declares Emergency Over Bird Flu Outbreak
December 20, 2024
California Governor Declares Emergency Over Bird Flu Outbreak
California Governor Gavin Newsom declared on Thursday an emergency following an outbreak of the H5N1 bird flu virus detected in the state’s dairy cattle, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. The virus has spread to cattle in 16 states since its initial…
Biden Administration Unveils 1st National Strategy to Combat Islamophobia
December 14, 2024
Biden Administration Unveils 1st National Strategy to Combat Islamophobia
The White House announced on Thursday a national strategy aimed at combating Islamophobia, detailing over 100 actions to address hate, violence, and discrimination against Muslim and Arab American communities, Anadolu Agency reported. This marks the first initiative of its kind…
US Appeals Court Upholds Law Requiring TikTok Sale or Ban
December 8, 2024
US Appeals Court Upholds Law Requiring TikTok Sale or Ban
A federal appeals court has upheld a law requiring TikTok, owned by China’s ByteDance, to either sell its assets to a non-Chinese company or face a ban in the United States, The Guardian reported yesterday. The ruling, announced on Friday,…
US Bans Imports of Steel and Artificial Sweeteners from Chinese Companies Over Forced Labor Allegations
December 7, 2024
US Bans Imports of Steel and Artificial Sweeteners from Chinese Companies Over Forced Labor Allegations
The Department of Homeland Security announced last Wednesday a ban on imports of steel and artificial sweeteners from two Chinese companies, Baowu Group Xinjiang Bayi Iron and Steel Co. Ltd. and Changzhou Guanghui Food Ingredients Co. Ltd., AOL reported. This…
US Imposes Further Import Restrictions Due to Uyghur Forced Labor Concerns
November 24, 2024
US Imposes Further Import Restrictions Due to Uyghur Forced Labor Concerns
The United States announced on Saturday, November 23, new restrictions on imports from approximately 30 China-based companies, citing concerns over forced labor practices in Xinjiang, Arab News reported. This action adds to the existing list under the Uyghur Forced Labor…
Half of Muslim College Students in US State of California Face Discrimination, Survey Suggests
November 21, 2024
Half of Muslim College Students in US State of California Face Discrimination, Survey Suggests
A survey conducted by the California chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR) and the Center for the Prevention of Hate and Bullying (CPHB) indicates that approximately 50% of Muslim college students in California have experienced harassment or…
Bomb Cyclone Devastates Northwest U.S., Causing 2 Deaths and Major Power Outages
November 21, 2024
Bomb Cyclone Devastates Northwest U.S., Causing 2 Deaths and Major Power Outages
A severe “bomb cyclone” has swept through the Northwest U.S., leading to at least two deaths and knocking out power to about 600,000 homes, Arab News reported today. The storm, which began on Tuesday, unleashed hurricane-force winds and heavy rainfall,…
New Halal Station at Hobson Dining Hall to Enhance Muslim Student Life
November 19, 2024
New Halal Station at Hobson Dining Hall to Enhance Muslim Student Life
Hobson Dining Hall, set to open in 2027, will feature a halal-certified station to better accommodate Muslim students, Dailyprincetonian.com revealed yesterday. Assistant Vice President of Campus Dining, Nadeem Siddiqui, announced this initiative, which aims to create a safe dining environment…
First U.S. Case of New Mpox Variant Confirmed
November 17, 2024
First U.S. Case of New Mpox Variant Confirmed
On Saturday, November 16, health officials confirmed the first U.S. case of a new form of mpox, originally identified in eastern Congo, VOA reported. The infected individual had traveled to eastern Africa and was treated in Northern California upon returning.…