The city of Minneapolis must hire more police officers after the Minnesota Supreme Court ruled on Monday (pdf) that the mayor had not met his legal duty to do so or demonstrated why he hasn’t. In the ruling, Chief Justice Lorie Gildea said Mayor Jacob Frey has a “clear legal duty” under the Minneapolis City Charter to employ at least 731 sworn…
Minnesota Supreme Court Rules Minneapolis Mayor Must Hire More Police Officers Amid Rise in Crime
Russia-Ukraine Conflict to Be Central Focus of Justin Trudeau’s Summit Tour
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is on his way to Rwanda for the first leg of a 10-day trip to confer with other world leaders as the war in Ukraine is expected to loom large over nearly all his discussions. Trudeau is expected to arrive in Kigali, the capital, on Wednesday evening, where he will gather…
Top Anti-Inflammatory Foods, Herbs, and Spices
Herbs and cooking spices contain a wide variety of antioxidants, minerals and vitamins, and help maximize the nutrient density of your meals. Every time you flavor your meals with herbs or spices you are literally “upgrading” your food without adding a single calorie. In fact, on a per gram fresh weight basis, herbs rank even…
Canadians More Trusting of US as Ally, but Less so of Biden, Pew Poll Suggests
Canadians are growing more confident in the United States as a trusted and reliable international ally, but losing faith in the man who’s currently running the country, a new poll suggests. In the Pew Research Center survey released Wednesday, only 61 percent of Canadian respondents said they have confidence in President Joe Biden to do…
Supreme Court Agrees to Hear New York’s Case Opposing New Jersey Leaving Waterfront Commission
June 22, 2022
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The Supreme Court agreed on June 21 to hear New York’s lawsuit seeking to prevent New Jersey from unilaterally withdrawing from the interstate compact that created the Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor to combat corruption. The storied Port of New York and New Jersey’s reckoning with organized crime was immortalized in director Elia Kazan’s 1954 film,…
Mississippi GOP Primary Runoff Pits Scalise-Endorsed Incumbent Against Local Sheriff
The Republican contest over Mississippi’s fourth district is heating up, with incumbent Steven Palazzo (R-Miss.) hoping to improve on his performance in the June 7 primary against Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell in a June 28 runoff election. That election will come days after a pivotal debate between the two scheduled for June 24 at…
Russia May Cut Off Gas Completely, Europe Must Act Now: IEA
June 22, 2022
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BRUSSELS—Russia may cut off gas to Europe entirely as it seeks to bolster its political leverage amid the Ukraine crisis, the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Wednesday, adding Europe needed to prepare now. “I wouldn’t rule out Russia continuing to find different issues here and there and continuing to find excuses…
Cineplex Introduces $1.50 Booking Fee for Online Ticket Purchases
Moviegoers could be paying a little extra for a seat at a Cineplex theatre this summer. Canada’s largest film exhibitor says it has introduced a new $1.50 booking fee that applies to each ticket purchased through its mobile app and website. The move comes as Cineplex representative Sarah Van Lange says the company looks to…
NRA Responds to Senate’s Gun-Control Bill
The National Rifle Association (NRA) responded to the Senate’s gun control package by saying it “falls short on every level.” “The NRA will support legislation that improves school security, promotes mental health services, and helps reduce violent crime. However, we will oppose this gun control legislation because it falls short at every level. It does…
Alberta United Conservative Government Shuffles Cabinet Amid Leadership Race
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has announced multiple cabinet changes following resignations tied to his party’s leadership race, with Environment Minister Jason Nixon now taking over permanently as finance minister. “As Alberta continues to experience strong economic growth and job creation, our focus is on providing stable and steady government that will allow this growth to…
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