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On This Day in History, July 4: Declaration of Independence proclaimed, Battle of Hattin, Statue of Liberty presented, Philippines gains independence, Higgs boson discovery and moreOn This Day in History, July 4, the United States proclaimed the Declaration of Independence, while other landmark events included the Batt...
July 4 Independence Day: History, significance and why the US celebrates itAmerica's Independence Day, celebrated annually on July 4th, commemorates the 1776 adoption of the Declaration of Independence, freeing the...
July 4 heatwave in US: Extreme heat threatens fireworks celebrations, travel plans and FIFA World Cup matches. Here's what you need to knowJuly 4 heatwave: A severe heatwave is gripping millions across the US, threatening July 4th celebrations with record-breaking temperatures ...
Is the US stock market open on July 3? Here's what happens to banks, USPS, NYSE and Nasdaq before Independence DayWhat is open and closed on July 3, 2026? US stock market, banks, USPS, NYSE and Nasdaq holiday schedule explained - Every few years, the ca...
Quote of the Day by Opal Lee Juneteenth: 'We have simply got to make people aware that none of us are...'- a powerful message of equality, hope, and change by civil rights activist, known as the 'Grandmother of Juneteenth'Opal Lee, the 'Grandmother of Juneteenth,' championed the idea that true freedom is a collective responsibility. Her lifelong mission, insp...
Quote of the Day by Joe Biden Juneteenth: 'My own father had always said the measure of a man wasn't how...'-Here's a powerful lesson on resilience and strength by the former president of the United States, who officially made Juneteenth a federal holidayFormer President Joe Biden shared a powerful family lesson: true strength lies not in avoiding falls, but in the speed of one's recovery. T...
Juneteenth 2026: Where and how NYC, Southern California and Central Illinois are celebrating the federal holidayJuneteenth celebrations are underway nationwide, commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S. Events range from food festivals and parades ...
What’s open and closed on Juneteenth 2026? Banks, USPS, stock market, stores and restaurant hoursJuneteenth, a federal holiday, marks the end of slavery in the US. This year, many services are affected. Post offices and banks are closed...
Juneteenth 2026: History, significance and everything you need to know about the holiday marking the end of slaveryJuneteenth, celebrated on June 19, commemorates the end of slavery in the US. This federal holiday, officially recognized in 2021, marks th...
Holiday Halt: S&P 500, Nasdaq to remain closed for Juneteenth today after busy 'triple witching' sessionUS financial markets will be closed on Friday, June 19, for Juneteenth, granting investors a long weekend. This federal holiday's observanc...
Juneteenth 2026: Is it a federal holiday? Meaning, colors, flag and all detailsJuneteenth commemorates the liberation of enslaved Africans in the United States. This powerful occasion will be celebrated on Friday, June...
Memorial Day 2026 events: Here are major highlights at DC, Chicago, Boston, San Diego, Philadelphia and Colorado SpringsMemorial Day 2026 will feature nationwide parades, ceremonies, and gatherings honoring fallen U.S. military members. From Washington D.C.'s...
Is Sam’s Club open on Memorial Day 2026? The holiday hours shoppers need to know before last-minute BBQ runsMemorial Day has arrived, and whether shoppers are searching for last-minute snacks, drinks or barbecue essentials, most will still have pl...
Memorial Day 2026: 100+ wishes, quotes, greetings and messages to share on US federal holiday with your loved onesMemorial Day wishes: Memorial Day 2026 falls on Monday, May 25. This federal holiday honors fallen American service members. Many businesse...
Memorial Day 2026: What's open and what's closed?Memorial Day 2026 will witness closures of several offices, stock market, and a few public services.
Pakistan bomb blast on army train in Quetta kills at least 24 soldiers and civiliansSunday saw a devastating attack on a train loaded with military personnel in Quetta, Balochistan. The explosion, triggered by an explosive ...
Christmas, Thanksgiving, Independence Day, and now this? Here's the day off you didn't know you were gettingCalifornia lawmakers are advancing legislation that would make Native American Day an official paid holiday for state employees. The propos...
Russia holds scaled-back World War II victory parade as worries over war in Ukraine deepenRussia's Victory Day parade was smaller this year due to threats from Ukraine. The event, marking the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany, saw...
‘TAKE NANCY HOME’: Mother’s Day message left for Nancy Guthrie’s abductor at crime scene near her Arizona residence; details insideThe search for Nancy Guthrie, mother of Savannah Guthrie, enters its fourth month. Investigators have no suspects despite hundreds of leads...
Cinco de Mayo: What it really celebrates & how it's observed in the USCinco de Mayo marks a Mexican victory at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. This cultural holiday is celebrated on May 5. While observed in Mexi...