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☆ Arab American Democrats push for ‘uncommitted’ vote in Michigan primary to send message to Biden about Gaza
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-26 | by ( Arit John | Dianne Gallagher | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

They drew inspiration from the state’s 2008 Democratic primary, when “uncommitted” came in second place to Hillary Clinton with more than 40% of the vote. “The President is working hard to earn every vote in Michigan,” a Biden campaign spokesperson said in a statement. In recent weeks, the Biden administration has stressed its efforts to get humanitarian aid into Gaza and sharpened its tone toward Israel. Feelings of betrayal and guiltFor many Arab and Muslim Americans in Michigan, the push to vote uncommitted and promote a ceasefire is deeply personal. As she closed her remarks, Seikaly criticized the Biden administration for vetoing the recent UN Security Council ceasefire resolution.

Persons: Michigan CNN — Layla Elabed isn’t, Joe Biden, Biden, she’s, “, Elabed, ”, Rashida Tlaib, ” Elabed, It’s, Andy Levin, Donald Trump, “ uncommitted ”, Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, John Edwards, Rebecca Cook, ” Lavora Barnes, what’s, ” Barnes, it’s, Abbas Alawieh, Benjamin ] Netanyahu’s, ” Levin, there’s, Netanyahu, Israel, Seikaly, Sylvie Yaacoub, she’d, ” CNN’s Jade Gordon Organizations: Michigan CNN, Palestinian American, Michigan Democrat, Democratic, Wolverine State, Democratic Party, Michigan Rep, Palestinian, Biden, US, Volunteers, Democratic National Committee, Reuters, Michigan Democrats, Trump, Michigan Democratic Party, American, Israel, The New York Times, UN, Muslim, Detroit’s Wayne State University, UN Security, Michigan Locations: Dearborn, Michigan, Gaza, Israel, Wolverine, It’s, Palestinian American, Hamtramck , Michigan, Rafah

The candidates are looking to replace two Democratic representatives who stepped down last year after winning mayoral races in their hometowns. That eliminated the Democrats’ two-seat majority in the state House, and the chamber has been stuck in a 54-54 deadlock since, with minimal voting activity this year. Both the 13th and 25th districts have historically voted Democratic, making Xiong and Herzberg the favorites to win the April 16 general election. Gretchen Whitmer and cruised to victory over two other Democratic candidates, including former state Rep. LaMar Lemmons III. Herzberg beat out four other Democratic candidates, including one that had been endorsed by Whitmer.

Persons: Mai Xiong, Peter Herzberg, Xiong, Ronald Singer, Herzberg, Josh Powell, Gretchen Whitmer, LaMar Lemmons III, Whitmer Organizations: — Democratic, Representatives, Republican, Democratic, Westland City Council, 13th, District, Democratic Gov, Rep Locations: LANSING, Mich, Detroit, Michigan, Macomb County, Westland, 25th

Michigan Democrats who have controlled the governor’s office and slim majorities in both chambers of the Legislature will lose their full control after two state representatives won mayoral races. Two Democratic state representatives, Lori Stone and Kevin Coleman, won mayoral races Tuesday in their own districts in suburban Detroit. Political Cartoons View All 1237 ImagesThe entire Michigan House of Representatives will be up for election in next year’s November general election. For the time being Galloway, who did not return messages Wednesday, remains a state House member. In Pennsylvania, magisterial district judges, as they are formally known, handle lower-level criminal matters and many are not lawyers.

Persons: Lori Stone, Kevin Coleman, It's, —, Gretchen Whitmer, Coleman, Stone, John Galloway, Joanna McClinton, Galloway, ___ Schultz Organizations: Republicans, Democrats, Michigan Democrats, Democratic, Democratic Michigan Gov, Bucks, Bucks County Democratic Rep, Democrat Locations: LANSING, Mich, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Detroit, representative’s, Westland, Warren, Bucks County, Harrisburg , Pennsylvania

They both advanced to the Nov. 7 general election after the August primaries. The loss of two Democratic state representatives would put the state House in a 54-54 deadlock until special elections could be held for the seats. Political Cartoons View All 1234 ImagesStone and Coleman will serve the remainder of their terms in the state House if they lose Tuesday. The entire Michigan House of Representatives will be up for election in next year’s November general election. But while Michigan Democrats sped through legislation to start the year, party unity has wavered in recent months.

Persons: Lori Stone, Kevin Coleman, Coleman, Stone, they've Organizations: —, Democratic, Michigan Locations: LANSING, Mich, Michigan, Detroit, Warren, representative's

Talks continued between union representatives and company management on the sixth day of a coordinated walkout, a day after Ford (F.N) averted a strike by Canadian workers. The UAW launched a strike against Ford, General Motors (GM.N) and Stellantis last week, targeting one U.S. assembly plant at each company. UAW workers also want to end a tiered wage structure that they say has created a large gap between newer and older employees, forcing some to work two jobs to make ends meet. We’re serious about this,” said Victor Holloway, 24, of Westland, Michigan, who has worked at the Ford plant in Wayne, Michigan, since 2021. U.S. President Joe Biden is wearing a red tie on Wednesday in solidarity with UAW workers, the White House said.

Persons: Mark Reuss, “ We’re, ”, Victor Holloway, Rebecca Cook, Stellantis, Ram, Reuters Graphics Ford, Unifor, Ford, Joe Biden, Biden, Shawn Fain's, David Shepardson, Joe White, Ben Klayman, Anirudh, Richard Chang, Will Dunham, Matthew Lewis, Deepa Babington Organizations: DETROIT, United Auto Workers, Ford, Detroit, Detroit Free Press, UAW, General Motors, Ford Bronco, Chevrolet, Reuters, GM, REUTERS, GM's, Silverado, Reuters Graphics, Kokomo, RSM, Thomson Locations: Michigan , Ohio, Missouri, Chevrolet Colorado, Westland , Michigan, Wayne , Michigan, Fairfax , Kansas, Toledo , Ohio, U.S, Canada, Canadian, Ohio, Indiana, Kokomo , Indiana, Washington, Detroit, Bengaluru

☆ A dog hit the pedal on a golf cart and ran over a 4-year-old, who was uninjured
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-07 | by ( Kara Nelson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —A fire crew’s dog jumped on the pedal of a golf cart which then struck a 4-year-old Michigan girl, leaving her with no visible injuries, firefighters said. Bella, an arson dog, jumped down from the seat of a golf cart and landed on the accelerator pedal, sending the cart toward people attending a Friday night festival, the Westland Fire and Rescue Department said in news release. Before they were able to control the vehicle it struck a 4-year-old girl, running over her left leg, the fire department said. Paramedics assessed the child and found no visible injuries. Ten minutes after the accident, the 4-year-old girl resumed eating her popcorn and jumping in a bounce house, the news release said.

Persons: Bella, Firefighters Organizations: CNN, Westland, and Rescue Department, American Academy of Pediatrics Locations: Michigan

☆ Why American whiskey is the real winner of St. Patrick’s Day
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-17 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

New York CNN —On St. Patrick’s Day, it might seem appropriate to knock back a shot of Jameson Irish Whiskey. “Spirits consumers appreciate the rich heritage, tradition and authenticity of American whiskey,” Lisa Hawkins, senior vice president for public affairs for DISCUS, told CNN. Another factor in the growth of the American whiskey market is small distilleries that are becoming attractions themselves, where people can sample the whiskey and see how it is made. “These unique experiences have helped to introduce more consumers to American whiskey and build excitement for both legacy and newer brands in the category,” Hawkins said. American whiskey is the most popular top spirit to be exported, with the European Union being its biggest market.

☆ Satul în care autoritățile au oprit iluminatul stradal pentru a salva o specie rară de păsări
▼ + stars: | 2020-12-23 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +2 min

În încercarea de a salva a specie rară de păsări, un sat din Noua Zeelandă pune în aplicare o strategie inovatoare: își oprește luminile stradale din cauza cărora păsările se lovesc de asfalt. Cele 6.000 de perechi de păsări petrel sosesc din America de Sud în fiecare martie, eveniment pe care localnicii îl sărbătoresc printr-un festival. Observatorii locali care se ocupă cu studiul păsărilor cred că problema a fost înrăutățită de introducerea luminilor LED alb-albastru în oraș anul trecut. Astfel, pentru a salva puii de petrel autoritatea de transport a acceptat o întrerupere a luminii stradale pe timpul nopții, cu 15 faruri stinse, de-a lungul a 3,4 km de autostradă. Departamentul pentru Conservare (DoC), agenția responsabilă de viața sălbatică din zonă, a raportat că doar zece păsări petrel s-au prăbușit pe străzile din Punakaiki în acest an, comparativ cu 15-25 din anii anteriori.

Locations: Noua Zeelandă, America de Sud, Punakaiki

☆ Soluția găsită de Noua Zeelandă pentru a salva o pasăre în pericol de dispariție
▼ + stars: | 2020-11-04 | by ( Sensmedia Srl | Ia Legătura Cu Autorul | ) tv8.md time to read: +2 min

O mică localitate din Noua Zeelandă va întrerupe iluminatul public în săptămânile care urmează în încercarea de a proteja o specie de petrel (Procellaria westlandica), o pasăre de mare în pericol de dispariţie, informează DPA. Agenţia de transport din Noua Zeelandă, Waka Kotahi, a anunţat miercuri că va stinge luminile stradale pe o porţiune de 3,4 kilometri de pe autostrada care trece prin localitatea Punakaiki, situată pe coasta vestică a Insulei de Sud, notează Agerpres. Demersul, primul de acest fel din Noua Zeelandă, a fost ”fantastic” pentru păsările care, de obicei, nu reuşesc să se ridice de la sol, a mai spus acesta. ”Waka Kotahi ar trebui apreciată pentru eforturile de a proteja exemplarele de petrel. Astfel, se alătură unei tendinţe la nivel mondial de a proteja viaţa sălbatică de efectele excesului de lumină artificială”, a continuat el.

Persons: Bruce Stuart, Waka, alţii Organizations: Agerpres Locations: Noua Zeelandă, Punakaiki, Insulei de Sud

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