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Omar Mohammed

@shurufu.bsky.social

Economics reporter at the @BostonGlobe.com. A Knight-Bagehot fellow and graduate of Columbia Journalism School. An alumni of Newsweek, Reuters, Bloomberg & Quartz.

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Steph Machado@stephmachado.bsky.social · 5d ago

NEW: Mayor Smiley says he's not endorsing David Morales, the Democratic nominee for mayor of Providence, in the November election His reflections on the election loss and what happens next ⬇️ www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/18/m...

Providence mayor has ‘no regrets’ about his losing campaign, but he won’t endorse the Democratic nominee - The Boston Globe

Brett Smiley reflects on the race against David Morales, which he believes came down to differences about rent control and cost of living.

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Omar Mohammed@shurufu.bsky.social · 7d ago

The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate Wednesday for the first time since 2023. signalling the beginning of a rate hike cycle from policymakers.

Federal Reserve hikes key interest rate for first time in 3 years, defying Trump’s demand for cut - The Boston Globe

The quarter-point increase lifts the Fed’s key rate to about 3.9% and, over time, could result in higher borrowing costs for mortgages, auto loans, and credit cards.

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The Boston Globe@bostonglobe.com · last wk.

A coalition of states, including Massachusetts and Rhode Island, sued the Trump administration over what they called a “catastrophic” new policy that would make it harder for immigrants to obtain green cards if they rely on public benefits.

Massachusetts joins lawsuit over Trump’s policy to restrict green cards - The Boston Globe

The lawsuit it would harm states and localities by straining emergency rooms and reducing participation in food stamps, which would drain money from local businesses that depend on the federal benefits.

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Omar Mohammed@shurufu.bsky.social · 2w ago

WASHINGTON (AP) — US inflation accelerated last month as gas prices spiked in the wake of renewed fighting in the Middle East, underscoring the affordability challenges that are top of mind for many voters with midterm elections now just seven weeks away.

Inflation picked up last month as gas prices spiked, squeezing Americans’ finances - The Boston Globe

Friday’s inflation report is shaping up to be among the most consequential in years.

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Omar Mohammed@shurufu.bsky.social · 2w ago

One immediate consequence of the mayoral results in Providence is that the issue of rent control in the city has been resuscitated, reports my colleague @stephmachado.bsky.social.

Steph Machado@stephmachado.bsky.social · 2w ago

NEW: Rent control is back from the dead in Providence. After Wednesday's primary, the City Council is projected to have majority support in 2027 for capping rent increases, and a mayor who will sign it www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/11/m...

Omar Mohammed@shurufu.bsky.social · 2w ago

“Those who perpetrated the 9/11 attacks did it to advance their own political agenda, and we still don’t really know what that is,” said Martin Bentz, from the Islamic Society of Southeastern Massachusetts. “We’ve been trying to make it clear that they didn’t represent any Muslim principles.”

‘Where do we go from here?’ Muslim Americans reflect on 25 years since 9/11. - The Boston Globe

Twenty-five years after the 9/11 attacks, Muslims in Massachusetts reflect on how the tragedy shaped their experiences of what it's like to be Muslim in America.

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Steph Machado@stephmachado.bsky.social · 3w ago

Providence's high-stakes mayoral contest is one of the closest-watched in next week's Rhode Island primary With no independent polling heading into Labor Day weekend, it's hard to say who is ahead, but both campaigns see it as a close race My latest: www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/04/m...

In Providence, can the mayor fend off his left-wing challenger? - The Boston Globe

The high-stakes mayoral showdown is one of the closest-watched races in next week’s Rhode Island primary.

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Edward Fitzpatrick@fitzprov.bsky.social · 3w ago

@peterneronha.bsky.social sets new course as he nears end of term. As he sailed on Narragansett Bay near his home in Jamestown, Peter F. Neronha talked about his accomplishments and his regrets after eight years in office www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/01/m...

With no more campaigns on the horizon, R.I.’s attorney general sets a new course - The Boston Globe

As he sailed on Narragansett Bay near his home in Jamestown, Peter F. Neronha talked about his accomplishments and his regrets after eight years in office.

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Carlos R Munoz@carlosrmunoz.bsky.social · 4w ago

The high cost of fuel comes as farmers across Massachusetts are already going through hard times. Drought conditions have stifled plant growth. Tariffs and pandemic-era inflation have contributed to a rise in the cost of seeds and fertilizer. | @shurufu.bsky.social

Massachusetts small farms fight to stay afloat amid skyrocketing fuel prices - The Boston Globe

The US-Iran conflict has caused a rise in gas prices, adding more costs to what is an already challenging environment for farmers.

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Omar Mohammed@shurufu.bsky.social · last mo.

“High fuel costs have a double effect on farms like [ours],” said Barrett’s Mill Farm co-owner Melissa Maxwell. “It adds more costs but also creates uncertainty over the business that customers may stay away, worried about [their] cost of living.”

Massachusetts small farms fight to stay afloat amid skyrocketing fuel prices - The Boston Globe

The US-Iran conflict has caused a rise in gas prices, adding more costs to what is an already challenging environment for farmers.

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Edward Fitzpatrick@fitzprov.bsky.social · last mo.

@helenabfoulkes.bsky.social leads R.I. @govdanmckee.bsky.social 48% to 28% in @salvereginauni.bsky.social poll as primary nears. The poll results come as McKee and Foulkes prepare to clash in their final debate on @wpri12.bsky.social Tuesday night www.bostonglobe.com/2026/08/18/m...

Foulkes leads Governor McKee 48% to 28% in latest poll as R.I. Democratic primary nears - The Boston Globe

The poll results come as McKee and Foulkes prepare to clash in their final debate Tuesday night.

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The New York Times@nytimes.com · last mo.

The Trump administration plans to spend millions of dollars equipping immigration officers with gloves that can deliver electric shocks, describing them as a “de-escalation device.” Critics are alarmed that agents would have another tool that they say could actually escalate their use of force.

ICE Plans to Give Officers Gloves That Can Deliver Electric Shocks

The Department of Homeland Security described the gloves as a “de-escalation device,” but critics said they could encourage agents to use more force.

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Steph Machado@stephmachado.bsky.social · last mo.

NEW: Mayoral candidate David Morales says he would remove the Flock cameras from Providence if elected It comes as multiple RI towns have cancelled their Flock contracts in recent days, and New Bedford is pausing www.bostonglobe.com/2026/08/12/m...

Providence mayoral challenger says he would remove Flock cameras - The Boston Globe

The license plate cameras helped police solve the Brown University shooting case, but have faced recent backlash amid privacy concerns.

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Omar Mohammed@shurufu.bsky.social · last mo.

Staggering. "Latino families in Massachusetts have a median net wealth of just $1,200; Black families have only slightly more, at $7,800. White families, on the other hand, have a median net wealth of $549,200, while Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander families are at $305,000."

‘Wealth begets wealth.’ Mass. racial wealth gap persists, and homeownership is the driving force, new study finds. - The Boston Globe

Even in Massachusetts, where the overall median net worth is $374,000, deep structural inequities persist.

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Edward Fitzpatrick@fitzprov.bsky.social · last mo.

‘He made everything special’: Remembering a beloved R.I. trumpet player. After graduating from Berklee, Richard "Ritchee" Price toured with Lionel Hampton and Count Basie, and is remembered for stirring performances at Little League games and the Grog and Dog www.bostonglobe.com/2026/08/11/m...

‘He made everything special’: Remembering beloved R.I. trumpet player Richard “Ritchee” Price - The Boston Globe

After graduating from Berklee, Price toured with Lionel Hampton and Count Basie, and is remembered for stirring performances at Little League games and the Grog and Dog.

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Amanda Milkovits@amandamilkovits.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Soon after Gabriela Vallejo was fatally stabbed, her boyfriend was pulled over in her car. She'd died sometime late Monday into early Tuesday, but it was days until her body was found. Meanwhile, William Santiago Ramos kept attracting the attention of RI police. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/08/07/m...

Woonsocket man charged with first-degree murder in fatal stabbing of his pregnant girlfriend - The Boston Globe

William Santiago Ramos, 30, is expected to be arraigned Friday at Providence District Court on charges of domestic murder, failing to register as a sex offender, and obstructing police.

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Amanda Milkovits@amandamilkovits.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Providence Police Sgt. Raymond Hull, who is House Deputy Speaker, calls out police disciplinary panel's decision to reinstate a sergeant who assaulted & berated a handcuffed man. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/08/06/m...

R.I. police disciplinary panel’s troubling Hanley decision is LEOBOR’s final, flawed gasp - The Boston Globe

Previous outcomes under the Law Enforcement Officer’s Bill of Rights convinced decent people, honest law enforcement officials, and a majority of the R.I. legislature to put an end to this corrupt pro...

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Christopher Gavin@chrisgavin.bsky.social · 2mo ago

A doctor, a sailboat, and a secret: How most-wanted fugitive Ronald Fischer hid in plain sight My latest, with Chris Serres: www.bostonglobe.com/2026/08/06/m...

A doctor, a sailboat, and a secret: How most-wanted fugitive Ronald Fischer hid in plain sight - The Boston Globe

Ronald Fischer spent 21 years on the run for sexual assault, living under false identities as a biotech executive, doctor, and master sailor — until federal marshals tracked him down.

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Amanda Milkovits@amandamilkovits.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Who is on the other end of those romance scams seeking money from Americans? Most likely, slaves held in Southeast Asia. One who escaped tells his story in a powerful documentary, "Scam Slave," at the RI International Film Festival on Aug. 5. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/08/05/m...

Ugandan slave Gideon Mwesezi’s powerful story comes to the big screen in new documentary - The Boston Globe

“Scam Slave: From Hell to Home,” directed and produced by Timothy Blackwood, is making its East Coast debut on Wednesday in the Rhode Island International Film Festival.

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