In the town of Tawila, a clinic is bustling with activity. Children, thin and weak, lie on cots. Men with bandaged wounds wait for surgery. They are survivors from al-Fashir, a city that recently fell to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) after an 18-month siege. Up to 10, 000 people have fled to Tawila, seeking help from the international aid agency Medecins Sans Fronti...
In a shocking turn of events, a business owner in Clinton Township is facing serious charges after a deadly warehouse explosion. The incident, which took place on March 4, 2024, resulted in the death of a 19-year-old who was struck by flying debris. The owner, Noor Noel Kestou, is accused of gross negligence for storing hazardous materials in a building not zoned for...
Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist, finally walked out of a federal detention center in Louisiana after being held for 104 days. His release came as a relief to his family, especially his U. S. citizen wife and their infant son, who was born during Khalil's detention. Khalil's journey to freedom began with his arrest on March 8, part of a broader crackdown on stu...
Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist, is finally free from ICE detention. This is a significant moment for him and his loved ones. The judge's decision to release him on bail comes after months of being held in a detention center in Louisiana. Khalil's journey has been long and challenging. He was arrested outside his apartment on Columbia University’s campus....
A recent court decision has stirred controversy, highlighting how free speech is applied in the United States. The case involves Mahmoud Khalil, a student at Columbia University. Khalil's legal team argues that he is being unfairly targeted. They point out that groups like the Ku Klux Klan and Nazis are allowed to express their views freely in the U. S. However, Khal...
A judge has made a surprising decision. Mahmoud Khalil, a student activist, can be deported. This is because of his involvement in protests. The judge believes Khalil's actions could harm U. S. foreign policy. This ruling came as a shock to many. It could affect other international students too. Khalil is a green card holder. He is married to an American citizen. Th...
A recent graduate from Columbia University, Mahmoud Khalil, found himself in a tough spot. He was taken into custody by ICE. This happened just as he was returning home with his wife after breaking their fast during Ramadan. Khalil, a Palestinian born in Syria, had been a vocal figure in campus protests. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) accused him of having...
In the world of teaching, there are those who simply do their job, and then there are those who truly inspire. Kelly Pelak, a teacher who has been teaching for more than two decades in the Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills Elementary District 181, falls into the latter category. Pelak's dedication and passion for teaching recently earned her the Presidential Award f...
Things are heating up in Italy’s Serie A. Right now, Juventus needs a win to keep up the pressure after a bad loss. Juventus faces the unexpected without a great chance against Empoli at 12:30 AM. Empoli is going to be up against a challenge with Juventus entering a tough match. Though Juventus has underperformed, AC Milan is getting some big news. They lost striker...
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) has released footage from police body cameras that captured a tense shootout in the West Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago. The incident occurred on October 26 around 9:30 a. m. , when a 39-year-old Orthodox Jewish man was shot in the shoulder by an assailant who approached from behind. Neighbors rushed to help th...