But one year ago, not long after he and his family dined on beef he purchased from a shop in Norfolk, Virginia, Abdus-Salaam learned they had unwittingly violated the Quran: His investigation revealed the store’s meat was not halal. “It is a major sin in our religion,” Abdus-Salaam said. Halal is the Muslim equivalent of kosher, a method of slaughtering, blessing and preparing food to purify it. Believers are willing to pay a premium for halal, and across the US, states and localities are targeting unscrupulous dealers who prey on their dietary devotion. Read More...
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Besides enjoying a successful career in front of the camera, including the show 'The Good Doctor,' Hill Harper is also a film director, screenwriter, producer, and author. With all those titles under his belt, it's no surprise he has a sizable net worth.
Published on December 2, 2021 3 min read Hill Harper, who portrays Dr. Marcus Andrews in the TV series The Good Doctor, is one of the most accomplished actors in Hollywood. Read More...
Duarte was forced from office in 2016 on accusations of money laundering, corruption and mismanagement.
A former governor of Veracruz has been sentenced by a federal judge in Mexico to nine years in prison after pleading guilty for the crimes of criminal association and money laundering.
The court also fined Javier Duarte 58,890 Mexican pesos ($3,123) on Wednesday and seized 40 properties that, according to authorities, he acquired with resources from the state. Read More...
