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Juneteenth: how did the holiday start and how is it celebrated today?

US’s newest federal holiday – signed into law in 2021 – has its roots in the emancipation of Black Americans from slavery

The Guardian - US

Xi tells Blinken ‘very good’ that progress made on US-China ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping told Secretary of State Antony Blinken it was “very good” the U.S. and China had made progress in steadying bilateral ties between the world’s two largest economies during his trip to Beijing.

Tribune News Service

‘Progress’ as Xi Jinping, Antony Blinken agree to stabilise US-China relations

China and the US have agreed to try and stabilise their intense rivalry during a rare visit by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

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Biden visits California to talk climate and raise cash

President Joe Biden plans to unveil more than $600 million in federal spending to fight the effects of climate change on Monday in Palo Alto. But much of his multi-day visit to California is focused on raising money, notably from Silicon Valley tech leaders, for his 2024 reelection campaign.

Los Angeles Times

What is Juneteenth, and what’s new this year?

The reckoning over race ignited by the murder of George Floyd set the stage for Juneteenth to become a US holiday.

Al Jazeera

Mr. Modi comes to Washington – The Indian prime minister's visit could strengthen ties with the US, but also raises some delicate issues

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi plans to attend his first state visit at the White House on June 22, 2023, marking a historic moment that could potentially influence relations between India and the United States for years.

The Conversation

Xi, Blinken agree to stabilise US-China ties in Beijing talks

The two sides ‘made progress’, Chinese President Xi Jinping says after talks with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

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The story behind Juneteenth and how it became a federal holiday

Many Americans will be marking Juneteenth this month

The Independent UK

Active nonalignment: the Global South’s new foreign policy in face of Ukraine war

Boston University’s Jorge Heine explains why the Global South is seeking to maintain good relations with both the United States and China.

The Week

The 25-year-old Democratic party chairwoman who wants to turn North Carolina blue: ‘It’s now or never’

Anderson Clayton, the Gen Z chairwoman of the North Carolina Democratic Party, talks with Eric Garcia about why Democrats shouldn’t abandon rural communities

The Independent UK

Moving Juneteenth beyond symbolism

To ensure the nation's newest federal holiday doesn't get co-opted, Black Americans must be prioritized

Salon

Antony Blinken meets China's Xi in a bid to ease soaring U.S.-China tensions

In footage released by China's state broadcaster, Xi is heard to say "The two sides have agreed to follow through on the common understandings President Biden and I have reached in Bali."

WEKU

Blinken meets with Xi to pave way for US-China summit

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Monday amid heightened tensions, with the talks expected to pave the way for a summit between Xi and his American counterpart Joe Biden later this year.

Bangkok Post

School districts struggle to implement new laws on sexually explicit books

RICHMOND, Va. — Although a new Virginia law requires schools to inform parents when sexually explicit materials are used in the classroom, some districts are using that law as the basis to go further and remove certain books from schools altogether.

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McClatchy Washington Bureau

Homeless issues don’t get much attention in Congress. Here’s why

WASHINGTON -- For months, the tents were visible from the Capitol’s windows.

The Independent UK

New poll reveals voters think Trump is a criminal, Biden is too old and DeSantis is a fascist

Voters want change, but still remain unsatisfied with their options

The Independent UK

AP News Digest 3 a.m.

Here are the AP’s latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All times EDT. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan.

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‌Elon Musk On Biden’s ‘Super-Wealthy Tax’ Tweet: ‘Acting Upon That Would Upset A Lot Of Donors’

President Joe Biden has been pushing a proposal to tax billionaires to balance the budgetary deficit.‌

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Al Jazeera

‘Baby steps’ for Blinken as he tries to revive US-China ties

Top US diplomat holds talks with Wang Yi in Beijing amid reports he might also meet President Xi Jinping.

The Week

The top six potential Democratic candidates for 2024

Joe Biden is hoping to “finish the job” that he started in 2020, as the leading contender to represent the Democratic Party at the 2024 presidential election.

The Independent UK

Biden to hold 4 fundraisers in San Francisco area as he revs up 2024 campaign

President Joe Biden ramps up his reelection effort this week with four fundraisers in the San Francisco area, as his campaign builds up its coffers and lays strategic foundations for 2024

The Independent UK

Trump, other Republicans conjure a familiar enemy in attacking Democrats as 'Marxists,' 'communists'

Former President Donald Trump's arraignment in federal court has highlighted a popular strategy among Republicans: likening their opponents to “Marxists” and “communists.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Blinken opens second day of talks in Beijing on mission to ease soaring U.S.-China tensions

On Sunday, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met for nearly six hours with Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang, but there was no sign of a resolution to many fractious issues between the two nations.

The Hindu

Political Line | When Modi goes to Atmanirbhar America

In the Political Line newsletter, Varghese K. George writes on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming trip to the United States.

The Independent UK

Blinken opens second day of talks in Beijing on mission to ease soaring US-China tensions

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has opened a second and final day of critical meetings with senior Chinese officials as the two sides expressed willingness to talk but showed little inclination to bend on hardened positions that have sent tensions soaring

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