
Juneteenth 2025: Here’s what will be open and closed on the holiday
The nation’s newest federal holiday – Juneteenth – lands in the middle of the workweek later this month. Here’s everything you need to know about the holiday, including what day…
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SpaceX Starship explodes on Texas launch site
SpaceX’s Starship exploded Wednesday night during a test at SpaceX’s Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas. Around 11 p.m. local time Wednesday, “the Starship preparing for the tenth flight test experienced…
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Heat dome to bring record-breaking temps to NYC, much of Northeast
The city that never sleeps should get ready to sweat. The summer solstice is set to arrive on Friday, marking the start of the sunniest season of the year. The…
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Trump presses aides on whether bunker-buster plan to bomb Iran will work
One key question is on President Trump’s mind these days, his advisers say: If the U.S. joins Israel’s war and drops its massive bunker busters, will they actually destroy Iran’s…
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Police search home of Detroit TV reporter Hank Winchester; his attorney says probe will go ‘nowhere’
WDIV-TV acknowledged the existence of an “external investigation” Wednesday night involving reporter Hank Winchester after authorities confirmed his home was searched last week. Oakland County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Steve Huber…
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What is Juneteenth? The meaning behind the June 19 federal holiday and how it’s celebrated
June 19 marks Juneteenth, a holiday that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. It became a federal holiday in 2021 when then-President Joe Biden signed the…
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Lou Christie, singer-songwriter who hit No. 1 with ‘Lightnin’ Strikes,’ dies at 82
“Lightnin’ Strikes” singer Lou Christie, seen in November 2013, has died after a short illness, his family said. He was 82. (Bobby Bank / WireImage) Lou Christie, the singer and…
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Severe thunderstorm WATCH for eastern, southeastern areas until 9:00 PM Thursday
The threat of some isolated to scattered thunderstorms is increasing across our area, especially late Thursday afternoon through around sunset. While many spots that receive thunderstorms should see downpours, lightning…
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Juneteenth celebration held in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Juneteenth event in Portsmouth includes march over bridge, rededication of African Burying Ground PORTSMOUTH. YOU’RE COMING BACK TO THE OFFICE. GEE MILL. THINGS HAVE WRAPPED UP NOW FOR THE DAY,…
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Lakers legend Magic Johnson on sale of the team: ‘When the Celtics sold for $6B, I knew the Lakers were worth $10B!’
Hall of Famer Earvin “Magic” Johnson couldn’t contain his excitement on Wednesday when news broke that the Los Angeles Lakers were being sold for $10 billion in one of the…
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