By Mukesh 
The Chelsea Flower Show in London is considered the world’s most prestigious garden show. But there were extra special guests at this year’s show: garden gnomes. The gnomes have long been banned from the event, and letting them in led to some very British beef. “I don’t think they belong here,” one plant enthusiast said.
Here’s what you need to know
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Middle East: Iran’s state broadcaster said that it had obtained a draft of a preliminary deal between Iran and the United States to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but it said it was “not yet final.” The United States hasn’t commented. Follow the latest updates.
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Texas: Ken Paxton, a candidate backed by President Trump, ousted Senator John Cornyn in a runoff, becoming the second primary challenger to knock out a Republican incumbent. Here are takeaways from last night’s runoffs.
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Redistricting: A panel of federal judges rejected Alabama’s effort to use a new voting map for this year’s midterms, saying that the districts discriminated against Black people.
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More on redistricting: The South Carolina Senate abruptly adjourned without taking up a new congressional map, defying pressure from Trump.
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Ebola: The Trump administration plans to send Americans exposed to the virus to Kenya rather than bring them home for observation and treatment, according to people familiar with the plan.
On a chic note …
Two things you didn’t really need to know but now do:
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Maurice Kamara wants to know about your fit. He gets people to stop on the street and chat with him about their outfits, and then posts the interviews on his Instagram account, called the People Gallery. He’s even gotten some A-listers: Jacob Elordi, Kim Kardashian, Karol G and others. Maybe one day I’ll be dressed cool enough to get stopped.
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Is the handbag over? The Times’s fashion director, Vanessa Friedman, has some thoughts. Losing the bag altogether and wearing pockets or bringing a briefcase can be a power move. Read more from the comments below, and click here to join the conversation.
Let’s go down to the tennis court
The second round of the French Open is underway, and there are some big names on the court today, like Novak Djokovic and Tommy Paul. Iga Świątek, the third seed in the women’s tournament, has moved to the next round.
Read the latest from Roland Garros.
Before you go, a quick recommendation
If I’m at a summer barbecue with hot dogs and hamburgers, chances are I’m having both. Wirecutter tried 31 types of hot dogs and narrowed down their favorites.
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