Here’s what is closed on Juneteenth, June 19, to observe the newest federal holiday By Charles Passy Last Updated: June 19, 2025, 7:08 a.m. ET First Published: June 17, 2025, 11:00 a.m. ET Share ...

Dow Jones futures fell sharply early Thursday, alongside S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures, as growing tensions between Israel and Iran weighed on investor sentiment. U.S. stock markets are closed ...

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed finish on Friday in a quiet return to trading following the Juneteenth holiday. The S&P 500 fell 0.2% to close … The post Dow Adds 35, Nasdaq ...

The Dow ended the week up less than 0.1%. Treasury yields tilted below 4.4%, settling at 4.374% while the U.S. dollar edged higher. Bitcoin prices faded to around $103,000. Global stocks were mixed.

Stocks were marginally higher early Friday, recovering some ground after losses over the Juneteenth holiday. The White House said late Thursday that Trump would make a decision within two weeks--a ...

Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger led Union soldiers into Galveston, Texas, bringing news that slavery in the United States had ended by executive decree.

More than 1,000 people watched Lake County’s inaugural Juneteenth parade, and over 3,500 participated in the Juneteenth Lake County Parade and Festival Saturday in Waukegan, celebrating the June ...

Spectators watch a Juneteenth Parade in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 2021. Contributor Juneteenth represents the long-delayed freedom of enslaved Black people in the United States. But Juneteenth ...

Opinion Opinion Juneteenth celebration invites Americans to tell the truth about U.S. history This Juneteenth, don’t just take a day off.

A Juneteenth menu might incorporate items like barbecued ribs or other red meat, watermelon and red velvet cake. Drinks like fruit punch and red Kool-Aid may make an appearance at the table.

Editorial: Juneteenth is a time to recognize those who fought relentlessly for liberty Stand united in the spirit of freedom and equality, celebrating America as a nation where every voice is valued ...

Juneteenth festivities are rooted in cookouts and picnics. Originally celebrated as Black Americans’ true Independence Day, outdoor events allowed for large, raucous reunions among formerly ...