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Muslim American voters celebrated Abdul El-Sayed's narrow victory in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary on Wednesday. Supporters said the win proved they have a place in American politics despite rising anti-Muslim rhetoric. "What this shows is that we as Muslims have a place here," said Nishi Rahman after the result.
The White House is lobbying Congress to delay a ban on potent hemp products. This move would benefit Bret Worley, the son-in-law of chief of staff Susie Wiles. Senators tucked the proposal into a spending bill to avoid a shutdown, but the plan sparked an internal fight over public health.
Reform UK repaid a loan to Richard Tice on June 10, 2024, the same day Fiona Cottrell donated £1,075,000 to his company. Critics now question the party’s financial transparency. Former deputy leader Ben Habib said, "It had left Britain Means Business by the end of 2024. So where is it?"
Hackers are targeting U.S. water systems, causing disruptions across at least a dozen states. The E.P.A. tried to set new cybersecurity rules in 2023, but officials said the plan got blocked. Now, many municipalities face attacks. Experts worry that these vulnerable systems need better protection to keep water supplies safe.
Arab and Muslim foreign ministers met in Jordan on Wednesday to launch a plan protecting Jerusalem’s religious sites. They agreed to document Israeli violations through a new media platform. "Jerusalem is in escalating danger, and its Islamic and Christian sanctuaries are threatened as never before," the joint declaration said today.
Valerie Obaze founded R&R Skincare in 2010 to sell African-made products. She said, “I know that we come from the continent of natural products like cocoa butter and shea, and I couldn’t see any brand on the shelf.” The Ghana-based company now ships luxury skincare goods to the US and UK.
US President Donald Trump said an agreement on the Strait of Hormuz could be reached this week. “It could happen. Tomorrow or the next day,” Trump said Tuesday. However, Iran blames US interference for delays. Many officials remain skeptical, as Iran wants to keep control over the vital waterway’s security.
Ernest Mwebaze, a tech developer in Uganda, found that Alibaba’s artificial intelligence tools handled his country’s many languages better than American options last year. He said, “We want to build things as cheap as possible, yet have them work really well.” His Sunflower system now helps farmers get local advice.
More than 70,000 people entered the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco last week, leading to at least 88 deaths. The crisis caused deep divisions among EU leaders, with many demanding tighter borders. Spain’s Pedro Sánchez called the response selfish, while many children remain stranded on the city streets today.
A Senate panel advanced Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney-general on Tuesday. Blanche, who represented Donald Trump in three criminal cases, now leads the Department of Justice. When asked about his relationship with the president, Blanche said, "I'm his lawyer," before quickly correcting to say "was his lawyer" during his hearing.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage pledged on Monday to use the navy to return asylum seekers to France. He called the plan "rescue and return" to stop boat arrivals. However, experts said the proposal is dangerous and unrealistic. They warned it could cause a major diplomatic dispute with the French.
Representative Chuck Edwards announced Wednesday he is dropping his re-election bid in North Carolina. The decision followed a House Ethics Committee recommendation on Monday to censure him for "persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct towards two young female staffers." Edwards said he will finish his current term before leaving office soon.