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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...
- Maritime data company says stranded ships have begun transiting Strait of HormuzA new chapter has begun for maritime trade as leading shipowners are now actively navigating their fleets through the strategic Strait of H...
- In 1860, German chemistry PhD Albert Niemann isolated cocaine from coca leaves; the tongue-numbness he noted led to the first local anesthesia 24 years laterA simple observation of numbness from coca leaves led to a medical revolution. Scientists isolated cocaine, revealing its power to block pa...
- Knicks Parade Start Time Today: Schedule, route, city hall ceremony, all you need to know about NBA title celebrationKnicks Championship Parade Time Today: New York is set to host a historic ticker-tape parade on Thursday, June 18, celebrating the Knicks' ...
- 'Did not trade dignity for any threat': Pezeshkian calls US-Iran MOU a 'historical document' from a 'powerful Iran'Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has declared the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding a historic accord. He stated it signifies a power...
- Life lesson of the day by Lao Tzu: “Care about what other people think and you will… — Inspiring lessons on confidence, personal growth, social expectations, authenticity and why true happiness comes from trusting yourself rather than seeking constant approval from others by the legendary Chinese philosopher known for the deep insights on human nature and inner peaceLife Lesson of the Day by Lao Tzu: Lao Tzu’s quote, “Care about what other people think and you will always be their prisoner,” explores th...
- UK-India free trade deal to kick in on July 15, cutting tariffs by over $480 mn in year oneThe United Kingdom and India will implement their Free Trade Agreement on July 15. This landmark deal, signed last year, promises to boost ...
- In 1907, a Canton janitor's asthma got so bad he rigged a fan motor, broomstick, and pillowcase into a vacuum: His cousin's husband, W.H. Hoover, bought the patent in 1908Meet James Murray Spangler, the janitor whose battle with asthma sparked an ingenious innovation in 1907: the electric suction sweeper. Cra...
- Starbucks Korea to shut 2,000 stores to teach history lessons to employeesStarbucks Korea is closing over 2,000 stores for mandatory history and social sensitivity training after a marketing campaign sparked outra...
- International Yoga Day 2026: Check this year's theme, events, main venue and timingsIndia is gearing up for the 12th International Day of Yoga on June 21 in Kolkata. The event will be led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Th...
- PM Modi receives Slovakia’s highest civilian honour during Bratislava visitPrime Minister Narendra Modi received Slovakia's highest civilian honour, the Order of the White Double Cross (1st Class), during his histo...
- Chinese proverb of the day: 'If You Give a Man a Fish, You Feed Him for a Day. But If You Give Him a Fishing Rod, You Feed Him for a Lifetime' teaches why education, skill development matterChinese proverb offers enduring wisdom about education, empowerment, and self-reliance. While temporary assistance is sometimes necessary, ...
- In 1899, scholar Wang Yirong just looked at 'dragon bones' in medicine market; Then he noticed strange symbols that revealed China's 3,000-year-old lost history & direct evidence of Shang dynastyIn 1899, scholar Wang Yirong noticed ancient markings on so-called "dragon bones" being sold in a traditional Chinese medicine market. His ...
- 'Trump's agreement does not bind us': Israel ministerIsrael's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir states that any agreement by Donald Trump will not bind Israel. He emphasizes Israel's ...
- On This Day in History, June 15: Magna Carta sealed, first blood transfusion experiment, Batman Begins released and other key eventsOn This Day in History, June 15 features landmark moments spanning law, science, war and culture. From the sealing of Magna Carta in 1215 a...
- 'Historic opportunity': Slovak envoy hails PM Modi's first-ever visit to SlovakiaSlovak Ambassador to India Robert Maxian welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming state visit to Slovakia from June 14-16, calling ...
- How a runestone in Ontario became one of North America’s most significant archaeological findsA remarkable runic inscription, the Wawa Runestone, has been unearthed in Ontario. This ancient carving is the longest runic text found in ...
- Jewish Proverb of the Day: “Every woman feels elevated in… — Life lessons on perception, gender roles, social recognition, traditional expectations, identity and why a person's worth should not defined by their statusJewish Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of “Every woman feels elevated in social status by marriage.” The saying reflects how, in ...
- In 2012, archaeologists digging under a Leicester car park unearthed a skeleton with arrowhead and skull wounds and identified England's long-lost King Richard III, missing for 527 yearsIn a remarkable turn of events, excavations beneath a Leicester car park in 2012 unveiled a skeleton identified as King Richard III. A form...
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