Star Cops

Former NBA All-Star Amar’e Stoudemire has become a police officer in South Florida, according to local reporting from WPLG Local 10. The six-time All-Star, best known for his years with the Phoenix Suns and New York Knicks, has traded basketball for law enforcement. Details about which department he joined and his role were not provided in initial coverage.

Chrystia Freeland is back in the Canadian spotlight, with commentary suggesting the former deputy prime minister — once seen as the hard cop in dealings with Donald Trump's administration — has a new message for Canadians. Toronto Star columnist Susan Delacourt writes that Trump's 'original Canadian bad cop has something to say,' reviving debate over Freeland's role in trade fights and her political future.