Oncologists in the U.S. have raised concerns on the issue of using artificial intelligence in medical application, particularly in cancer treatment. A recent article in the Journal of the American Medical Association says they are urging accountability of AI developers for potential medical application errors. The study surveyed 204 oncologist...
Two 10-year-old students have been apprehended for a gun transaction at their Florida elementary school. The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office revealed one of the boys, the son of a deputy, sold his deceased father’s handgun to a classmate for $300 in February. The discovery led to a lockdown at Country Oaks Elementary School following repo...
Activists are expressing alarm as the key office on Capitol Hill addressing issues of diversity closes its doors, following the passage of a government spending bill. Advocates of diversity, equity and inclusion or DEI programs say the move signals a setback for inclusion efforts and reflects a broader conservative opposition to DEI initiative...
A group of senators have strongly condemned the increasing use of solitary confinement for detained immigrants in the U.S., calling it a breach of international standards. They raised their concerns in a March 29 letter to Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas and Deputy Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Patrick ...
ANKARA (AA) – The US destroyed unmanned aerial systems launched by Yemen’s Houthi group, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Thursday. “Between 6:00 and 10:56 p.m. (Sanaa time) on March 28, and for the second day in a row, United States Central Command successfully engaged and destroyed four unmanned aerial systems (UAS) launched by...
California has allocated more than $1 million to strengthen security for mosques and synagogues across the state since October. This has been in response to heightened security threats to Muslim and Jewish Americans after the start of Israel’s war on Gaza. California Governor Gavin Newsom had initiated a fund of $10 million to reimburse law...
Former Rep. Liz Cheney criticized former President Trump’s initiative to sell Bibles, suggesting he read the verse on adultery. Cheney took to social media, advising Trump to purchase and read a Bible instead of selling them. She specifically referenced a verse which prohibits adultery. Trump, in partnership with Lee Greenwood, launch...
An Imam in Maryland says he regrets unknowingly participating in an interfaith iftar event sponsored by the Israeli embassy. Imam Faizul Khan, representing the Islamic Society of the Washington Area, reiterated his stance against activities that might endorse Israeli actions in Gaza. He highlighted the importance of genuine interfaith dialogue...
Over 100 civil society organizations have signed a declaration expressing concern over the rising Hindutva activism in the United States. The declaration was issued by Savera, a coalition of Indian-American and partner civil rights groups. They are highlighting the alignment of Hindu supremacist movements with the American far-right. They s...
The Council on American-Islamic Relations’ Washington chapter has urged the University of Washington to condemn a recent case involving hate mail. A letter targeting the Seattle Somali Student Association (SSA) sent during Ramadan contained derogatory language and called on members of the organization to “go back to their country.” The...