Last year, June 19 became Juneteenth National Independence Day, a United States federal holiday. The legislation gained traction after the murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, and the bill passed the House 415-14, making it the 11th federal holiday.
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Japan Makes Insulting People Online a Punishable Crime
It’s no secret that online hate has serious mental health ramifications. Japan has taken this issue very seriously as ‘online insults’ are now considered a punishable crime in the country.
President Biden Addresses Soaring Inflation and Reassures Americans
Amid soaring inflation that has been a source of panic for many American citizens, President Biden delivered a hopeful message while blaming Republicans on Tuesday night.
Op-Ed: Discover Weekly is Spotify’s Best Feature
I go in phases with music. The genre I listen to, how frequently I play it, the inspiration it gives me, and my desire to find more.
Op-Ed: The Best Cities for Theater
With the expansion of 4D movie theaters, I worry about true theatre. You know, the kind with live performers, an orchestra, intricate costume design, and lots of drama? Ever heard of it? Yikes. Shakespeare would be so disappointed.
NBA Finals Game 5 Recap
Monday night, the Golden State Warriors beat the Boston Celtics 104-94 in game 5 of the NBA Finals in San Francisco.
Edgar Berlanga Bites Opponent During Boxing Match
Yes, you read that correctly. It appears we have another Mike Tyson on our hands as Edgar Berlanga bit his opponent Roamer Alexis Angulo on his neck during their match over the weekend.
Gas Prices Reach National Average of $5
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February and the economy reopening following the pandemic, gas prices have been steadily on the rise. Friday night, the average cost of a gallon of regular gas reached $5 in the United States.
Matthew McConaughey’s Emotional White House Speech
Born in Uvalde, Texas, American actor Matthew McConaughey feels very strongly about the recent shooting at Robb Elementary School in his hometown and took to the White House to make a powerful appeal regarding gun control.
Nothing will Motivate You like Netflix’s The Home Edit
Do you ever find yourself in an unmotivated rut? Are you needing to make organizational changes but aren’t quite sure where to even begin?
Three Weeks Since Kendrick Lamar’s Newest Album- What are People Thinking?
American rapper, songwriter, and record producer, Kendrick Lamar, released his fifth studio album, Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers, on May 13.
25 Confirmed Cases of Monkeypox in the U.S
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), monkeypox was “first discovered in 1958 when two outbreaks of a pox-like disease occurred in colonies of monkeys kept for research.”
