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Long before becoming a federal holiday in 2021, Juneteenth originated in Galveston, Texas, where Union forces officially announced the emancipation of 250,000 enslaved people on June 19, 1865.
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The Italian government closed ranks to slam President Trump over his claim that Premier Giorgia Meloni had “begged” for a photo with him during the recent G7 summit.
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The historic church is one of the places where enslaved Texans learned they had been freed on June 19, 1865.
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The Department of Justice announced that it is now investigating the MLB for violation of players' religious rights after its response to players writing Bible verses on their hats during a Pride night celebrating the LGBTQ+ community.
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The announcement comes one week after a “teen takeover” that brought 500–600 minors to the park.
Waymo recalls thousands of robotaxis after some vehicles entered freeway construction zones.
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Conservative activist Steven Hotze claimed Harris County’s Tax Assessor-Collector’s Office was failing to maintain the integrity of the county’s voter roll and was thus allowing illegal voting. The high court upheld a lower court ruling that Hotze lacked standing to sue.
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Waymo recalls thousands of robotaxis after some vehicles entered freeway construction zones.
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Texas congressman Randy Weber on Wednesday introduced a bill that would establish a National Recreation Area across five counties along the Gulf Coast.
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