Adeel A. Mangi, nominated as the first Muslim American Federal Appeals Court judge, faces resistance from Republican senators who question his associations and beliefs. Supporters refute the allegations as baseless and rooted in Islamophobia. Democratic Senator Cory Booker passionately defends Mangi, highlighting his legal acumen and character. President Biden’s administration remains optimistic about Mangi’s appointment,…
400 UK Imams and scholars reject PM Rishi Sunak’s new extremism definition, which they claim unfairly targets British Muslims. They criticize Secretary of State Michael Gove for his alleged bias against Islam and Muslims, associating him with anti-Islam sentiments. They argue that Gove’s history of targeting Islam under the label of “Islamism” reflects his anti-Muslim…
Canada plans to cap temporary residents for the first time, aiming to reduce migration pressure. Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced this decision, aiming to decrease temporary residents from 6.2% to 5% of the population over three years. This cap will affect international students, foreign workers, and asylum seekers. The move addresses concerns about affordability and…
USA Today reported that several highly rated companies, including mortgage lenders, CPA firms, staffing agencies, and credit unions, have been recognized as some of the best places to work in the United States. These rankings were determined through surveys conducted by Energage in collaboration with USA Today. The Top Workplaces USA awards honor midsize and…
A Taiwanese student named Chang attempted an insurance scam by faking frostbite to claim $1.7 million. He and his classmate, Liao, bought multiple insurance policies covering severe accidents. They staged a motorcycle frostbite incident using dry ice, causing Chang severe pain and leading to a below-the-knee amputation. Chang received money from one insurer, but others…
Roof collapse in South Waziristan kills 6, including 2 kids, 1 woman, and 3 men. 4 others hurt, taken to hospital. Similar incident in Swat on March 4 left 7 dead, 2 injured. Rescue teams saved all from debris. Over 30 died in Pakistan due to heavy rains, many schools closed. In Kalam’s Nazimabad village,…
Israel approved a possible attack on Gaza’s Rafah while aiming to keep peace hopes alive by considering talks for a hostage deal with Hamas in Qatar. Despite concerns about civilian casualties, Israel plans to strike Rafah, a Hamas stronghold, promising evacuation for residents. The US expressed interest in seeing Israel’s plan and cautiously supported a…
Pi Day, celebrated on March 14, honors the mathematical constant π. It’s embraced by science enthusiasts worldwide. People enjoy desserts and engage in fun activities to explore its significance. Pi, symbolized by the Greek letter π, is integral to geometry and math, aiding in calculations for circles and spheres. Its universality fascinates mathematicians like Manil…
Giant sequoias, Earth’s biggest trees, are thriving in the UK as much as in California, as per researchers. The UK now boasts around 500,000 sequoias, compared to California’s 80,000. Despite challenges like wildfires and droughts in California, UK sequoias are doing well in the country’s mild, rainy climate. These giant trees were brought to Britain…
Last year, an Israeli tank fired two 120 mm rounds, killing Reuters journalist Issam Abdallah and injuring six others in Lebanon. UN investigation found this action violated international law and UNSCR 1701. The incident occurred without any recorded exchange of fire, violating the ceasefire along the Israel-Lebanon border. The IDF stated it responded to Hezbollah’s…
