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Juneteenth is the most widely known US emancipation celebration – but it’s not the only one

The federal holiday recognizes when enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas found out they were free. But New York, Ohio, Mississippi and Florida have their own freedom days

The Guardian - US · Jun 19, 2025

Parties and proclamations: Juneteenth across the diaspora

While Juneteenth has become the most famous celebration marking the end of slavery, it is far from the only one

The Guardian - UK · Jun 18, 2025

What is Juneteenth in the US and how is it celebrated?

It was 160 years ago that enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned they had been freed — after the Civil War's end and two years after President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation.

The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2025

Jon Voight calls Newsom a ‘lying dog’ over LA protests while heaping praise on Trump

‘He is the greatest president since Abraham Lincoln!’ the 86-year-old Hollywood actor said Tuesday

The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2025

Debates over presidential power to suspend habeas corpus resurface in Trump administration

The principle of habeas corpus, a legal phrase, is a simple one: Translated from the Latin as “produce the body,” it provides that a judge may compel prosecutors to supply evidence to determine whether someone has been legally detained or arrested.

The Conversation · Jun 6, 2025

5 Presidents and Their Surprising Favorite Foods

When we think of U.S. presidents, images of power, diplomacy, and leadership come to mind. But behind the scenes, these leaders had personal tastes and cravings just like the rest of us. Some of their favorite foods might surprise you, offering a glimpse into their personalities and preferences. Let’s delve…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Jun 6, 2025

A Virginia museum found 4 Confederate soldiers' remains. It's trying to identify them

Archaeologists in Virginia are trying to identify the remains of four Confederate soldiers who were killed in the Civil War

The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2025

Former Harvard president urges people to ‘speak out’ against threats to US democracy

New York Times published a Memorial Day essay by Drew Gilpin Faust as university spars with Trump administration

The Guardian - US · May 26, 2025

20 Last-Minute Decisions That Changed History For Better Or For Worse

Sometimes a decision made in the blink of an eye can even change the course of history.

Bored Panda · May 26, 2025

Voices: Mea Culpa: ‘He gave it 1,188 per cent’

Our chief pedant, John Rentoul, wrestles with some murky figures in last week’s Independent

The Independent UK · May 25, 2025