Blame air conditioning: Residents in some U.S. cities are set to see a surge in their power bills this summer. Source
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Russians vote on reforms that could allow Putin to rule until 2036
Strongman leader insists current constitutional term limits would only lead to a distracting search for a successor, and Russia doesn’t need that. Source
Young adults unconcerned by virus “may be killing other people”
Coronavirus cases among young people are linked to everything from fitness classes to summer fraternity parties. Source
Fox News fires Ed Henry after sexual misconduct allegation
Fox News fired the daytime news anchor after an investigation of sexual misconduct in the workplace. Source
Watch live: Cuomo speaks after NYC mayor says indoor dining won’t resume
The governor and the mayor of New York City had said they were re-evaluating after seeing coronavirus cases climb in other states. Source
DOJ looking into Elijah McClain case for possible civil rights investigation
State and federal investigators are looking into Elijah McClain’s death after a confrontation with police. McClain’s family says they also want to know why ketamine was used on him. Jamie Yuccas reports. Source
1,000-year-old British flour mill helps bread-making during lockdown
The popularity of baking bread during coronavirus lockdowns led to an increased demand for flour. Ian Lee gets a tour of a 1,000-year-old mill in Southwest England grinding to rescue with flour power. Source
Black-owned banks provide wealth growing opportunities for underserved Americans
Keys to wealth building include access to credit and capital. Where big banks underserve minority communities, Black-owned banks can step in to help. Alex Wagner reports. Source
Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer on Breonna Taylor shooting, police reform
Amid calls for justice for Breonna Taylor, Louisville Mayor Greg Fisher weighs in on the police-involved shooting and his push for police reform as president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors. Source
Watch live: New York Governor Andrew Cuomo makes an announcement
He is expected to make a decision Wednesday on whether or not to delay indoor dining in New York City, once the U.S. epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic. Source