The Flow
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The police chief’s sudden resignation puts Minneapolis back in tumult after years of crises
MINNEAPOLIS — In a city that often seems to be staggering from one crisis to the next, the sudden resignation of police Chief Brian O’Hara after a finding he likely interfered in a misconduct investigation has left Minneapolis searching again for a way forward. O’Hara was an outsider brought in with a mandate to reform…
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Carney calls for new partnership with US as Trump mulls whether to renew free trade agreement
TORONTO — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called for a new partnership with the United States on Thursday, just weeks before President Donald Trump decides on whether to renew the free trade agreement between the countries. Carney said in a speech at the Economic Club of New York that there should be a “true partnership”…
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Trump’s DOJ sues 4 Democratic-run states over denying undercover license plates for federal agents
President Donald Trump’s administration is suing four states over their refusal to issue undercover license plates to federal agents, the latest front in the wider struggle between the White House and Democratic-led states over the Republican president’s immigration crackdown. The Department of Justice alleges in separate lawsuits filed Wednesday that Maine, Massachusetts, Oregon, and Washington…
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Trump review that could shutter Mexican consulates stokes worries
LOS ANGELES — Mexico’s consulate in Los Angeles helps thousands of citizens each week, assisting them with registering births, obtaining passports and, increasingly since President Donald Trump’s second term began, accessing legal help for loved ones who have fallen afoul of his administration’s immigration policies. Although it serves the country’s biggest Mexican community, all 53…
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Inflation hits highest level in nearly 3 years, Fed’s preferred gauge shows
Inflation jumped for a second consecutive month in April as the Iran war drove up gasoline prices and strained household budgets, government data on Thursday showed. Prices rose 3.8% in April compared to a year earlier, according to the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Index, an inflation gauge preferred by the Federal Reserve. The PCE stood…
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Supreme Court rules for Black death row inmate over racial bias in makeup of jury
WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled for a Black death row inmate from Mississippi who claims there was racial bias in the makeup of the jury that convicted him. By a 5-4 vote, the justices sided with Terry Pitchford, who was sentenced to death for his role in the killing…
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Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan says she won’t run for president in 2028
MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. — Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan put to rest speculation about a potential 2028 presidential bid, saying Thursday that she will not join what is expected to be a crowded primary field after leaving office at the end of this year. Whitmer has long been viewed by some Democrats as a…
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This breathable men’s polo just dropped to its lowest price ever on Amazon — just $10
This polo goes up to size 3XL, with more than a dozen colors to choose from. (Amazon) If you’re looking for a polished summer shirt that still feels lightweight and breathable in the heat, this polo is a standout pick. The 60% discount drops the price to just $10, making it easy to stock up on…
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Chilean American stolen as a baby reunites with his mom, gets second chance at family
MIAMI — Kyle Adler’s discovery that he was stolen from his Chilean mother as a baby came as a shock, sparking an identity crisis that lasted years and led to a reunion with his biological mother earlier this year. “It’s been so eye-opening to see who my people are,” Adler said. “I feel the love,…
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Jill Biden says she thought Joe Biden was having a stroke during 2024 debate
Former first lady Jill Biden said she was “frightened” when watching her husband, former President Joe Biden, in his first and only debate performance during the 2024 presidential election and thought he was having a stroke on stage. “I wasn’t horrified, I was frightened, because I had never ever seen Joe like that before or…