If you’re someone who scrutinizes food labels for healthier choices, recent developments from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will be of interest. The FDA has announced a plan to phase out petroleum-based synthetic food dyes from the nation’s food supply by the end of 2026, citing health concerns associated with these additives.
Read Moreمن منا لم يستمع الى او يشاهد الإعلامي العراقي الأصيل والبغدادي العتيق مُعد ومقدم برنامج أضواء على العراق (كمال يلدو)؟ وقليل منا قد يصادف في مسيرة حياته بغداديا بتجذر وعمق الانتماءات لذكريات وطنه وعاصمته وأهله وصحبه ومحلته مثله، فهو يحمل للعراق محبة قل لها نظير وقناعات وطنية لا تقبل التغيير وكأي ذا فكر تقدمي نجدهُ صاحب رأي جدلي مثير يسير به ومعه وجنبه.
Read Moreفي التاسع من أيار 2025، أُقيم مهرجان سوق ألقوش القديم في نسخته الثالثة، برعاية خورنة كنيسة مار كوركيس، وبمشاركة واسعة من أبناء البلدة والمغتربين العائدين من الخارج. استُهِلَّ المهرجان بكلمات ترحيبية مؤثرة ألقاها سيادة المطران ثابت بولص مكو والأب رودي صفّار، مؤكدَين أهمية إحياء التراث والحفاظ على الهوية الثقافية لألقوش والمنطقة.
Read MoreAuthor Jacob Bacall hosted a special book launch event on Thursday evening, May 15, at Shenandoah Country Club to celebrate his new book, Chaldean Catholic Church, co-written by Bishop Bawai Soro. The book celebrates the rich history and legacy of the Chaldean Catholic Church and marks Mother of God Church’s 75th anniversary.
Read MoreThe Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce (CACC) hosted its 22nd Annual Awards Dinner May 1, celebrating a year of business achievement, community leadership, and cultural pride. The event took place at Shenandoah Country Club, beginning at 6:00pm with a lively cocktail and hors d’oeuvres reception that welcomed hundreds of distinguished guests.
Read MoreOn May 9, 2025, the third annual Alqosh Old Market Festival took place under the patronage of the Parish of Mar Gewargis Church. The event drew wide participation from local residents as well as members of the diaspora who returned from abroad to celebrate their cultural roots.
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Read MoreAuthor Jacob Bacall has spent nearly five decades in the United States, bearing witness to the evolution of the Chaldean Catholic Church in North America. His latest book, Chaldean Catholic Church, co-authored with Bishop Bawai Soro and published by Arcadia Publishing, is a compelling visual history of the Church’s development in America—with a particular focus on Michigan, the heart of the Chaldean diaspora.
Read MoreAs the stock market continues its boisterous ride and federal tariff policy shifts by the week, businesses across Michigan—from multinational automakers to family-owned storefronts—are scrambling to adjust. A recent wave of heavy tariffs, particularly on imports from Canada, Mexico and China, has been announced, only to be partially walked back following sharp drops in stock indexes.
Read MoreLamya Kory is a free spirit. She is curious, inquisitive, and open to adventure — breathing in each moment with a lust for life that fills the room. To enter Lamya’s home, is to be transported to a place of vibrant positivity and possibility. With no shortage of projects to pursue, she brings a unique energy to each of her many endeavors.
Read MoreAt first glance, Justin Odisho might look like just another YouTube creator—but a closer look reveals a self-made digital educator, entrepreneur, and pioneer in the creative tech space. With more than 1.08 million YouTube subscribers and over 100 million total views, Odisho has spent over a decade turning passion into profession—teaching people how to master photo and video editing software.
Read MoreThroughout the Chaldean Diocese, our youth are constantly being called to live out their faith and embrace it. As someone who grew up attending Chaldean youth groups and is now blessed to lead one, Journey to Sainthood, I have become a witness of the child-like boldness and confidence that our youth bring on their walk with Christ. Our youth approach their faith with a genuine hunger for growth in their spiritual lives. They are a reminder of the hope that continues to flourish within our Church and community.
Read MoreLike clockwork, every Easter season like the one we just celebrated, Christian communities around the world are reminded of the ultimate sacrifice Jesus Christ made to absolve humanity of its sins. This remembrance lives on through traditions that stretch across centuries: fasting through Lent, folding palm crosses on Palm Sunday, observing the somber rituals of Good Friday, and rejoicing in Christ’s resurrection on Easter Sunday.
Read Moreعند زيارة مؤسسة الجالية الكلدانية تتصدر جدران البناية وترحب بكم لوحات فنية ورسوم بابلية وأخرى اكدية وسومرية مثل أسد بابل وشجرة الحياة وبوابة عشتار وأوائل المفكرين والمؤثرين والأقدمين لتُذكر الزوار بجذورنا التأريخية وتعكس مدى وعمق عمرنا الحضاري واعتزازنا بأصولنا التراثية رغم بعدنا الجغرافي عن جذورنا في بلاد الرافدين، ومن ضمن هذه المعالم الفنية يقف شامخاً التنين البابلي سيروش (موسوشو او موشوخوشو) الذي هو بطل مقالتنا هذه لمكانته في اساطير بلاد الرافدين والفولكلور المحلي والكلمات المحكية الخاصة بالعراقيين فقط كمثل (مو، وخوش، وموخوش).
Read MoreAnthony Najjar and Chase Roumayah are two of just five wrestlers in Bloomfield Hills High School history to win at least 100 matches in their careers. The outgoing, tight-knit 17-year-old cousins each reached that milestone this past winter during their senior seasons—an impressive feat made even more remarkable by their identical career records: 109 wins and 46 losses.
Read MoreAsk most mothers what they really want for Mother’s Day, and chances are you’ll hear answers like, “quality family time,” “a night out,” or even just “some peace and quiet.” After years—decades, even—of preparing daily meals for my children, my answer to the “favorite meal” question has become wonderfully simple: “Whatever someone else has cooked.” There’s something deeply refreshing about being cared for when you’re usually the one doing the caring.
Read MoreIf you grew up in America in the 1980s, you learned about the “Food Pyramid” in health class. But if you grew up in Iraq, you ate Masgouf cooked in beef tallow. Now, with the current HHS secretary in Washington, dietary guidelines are changing, and what was once old is becoming new again.
Read MoreMesopotamia—largely situated in present-day Iraq—is considered the cradle of civilization. It is home to many historical “firsts” and the birthplace of philosophy, religion, and mythology. Among its most iconic symbols is the striding dragon featured on the Ishtar Gate.
Read MoreA Biblical understanding of Jesus Christ is crucial to our salvation. Many world religions claim to believe in Jesus Christ; the problem is that they do not believe in the Jesus Christ presented in the Bible. That is why Christology is so important: it helps us to understand the significance of the deity of Christ and demonstrates why Jesus is the atoning sacrifice for our sins.
Read MoreIn the heart of Sterling Heights, tucked inside a vibrant art studio, Reni Stephan continues to sculpt, paint and inspire. The Chaldean/Assyrian American artist has spent decades blending his cultural heritage with creative expression—growing from a passionate teenager working out of his family’s garage into an internationally recognized figure in the art world.
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