ICE Detainment Prevents Father From Attending Son's Funeral Amidst Global Unrest
A week marked by tragedy and injustice saw a disabled man, Wael Tarabishi, die after his primary caregiver, his father Maher Tarabishi, was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), according to multiple news sources. ICE denied Maher's release to be with his son during his final days and attend his funeral. The incident occurred amidst anti-ICE protests outside a Texas detention center, where demonstrators were tear-gassed following an anti-immigration crackdown, as reported by Al Jazeera.
Maher Tarabishi, a Jordanian national and long-time U.S. resident under a supervision order, was detained by ICE last year. Despite caring for Wael, who suffered from Pompe disease, for decades and complying with annual ICE check-ins, Maher's requests for temporary release were denied, fulfilling Wael's dying wish to see his father, Al Jazeera reported.
In other news, the Vitalism movement, led by Nathan Cheng and Adam Gries, is gaining traction. Drawing from multiple sources, the movement aims to combat death by prioritizing indefinite lifespan extension and launching a "longevity revolution," according to MIT Technology Review. Vitalism seeks to rebrand the longevity space, distancing itself from unsubstantiated supplements and transhumanist ideas, while focusing on the core principle that death is inherently negative and should be overcome.
Meanwhile, research into autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is progressing. According to Nature News, studies of human cortical organoids derived from hiPS cells representing various ASD-associated mutations identified shared transcriptional changes and a common RNA/protein interaction network enriched in ASD risk genes. This suggests that genetically defined forms of ASD can converge on dysregulated pathways through transcriptional regulation. Multiple genetic studies have identified over 100 genes with rare risk mutations linked to ASD.
In a contrasting trend, Vox reported on the emergence of "Generation Dad," highlighting that Gen Z men are surprisingly excited about parenthood. Branden Estrada, an 18-year-old college freshman, told Vox, "I definitely want to have kids. I had such a good family life that I've always thought about what it's going to be like for me to have kids of my own." Estrada expressed excitement about sharing his favorite movies and toys with his future children.
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