Juneteenth 2025: What You Need to Know Juneteenth will be observed on Thursday, June 19, 2025. This day commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation and ensure that enslaved people in the last Confederate state were freed. Often referred to as America’s Second Independence Day, Juneteenth…
US Orders Partial Embassy Evacuation in Iraq Amid Escalating Iran Tensions The United States is evacuating non-essential personnel and their dependents from its embassy in Baghdad due to mounting security concerns, according to government sources. While officials have not confirmed a specific trigger for the move, CBS News reports that Israeli preparations for a potential…
Friday the 13th (2009)Rated R | 97 min | Directed by Marcus NispelStarring: Jared Padalecki, Danielle Panabaker, Amanda Righetti, Travis Van Winkle, Aaron Yoo, Derek Mears, Julianna Guill, Ben Feldman Many horror films stem from deeper creative intentions—Tobe Hooper explored government mistrust in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, while Wes Craven delved into teen anxiety…
Karen Read Trial Nears Jury Deliberation in Boston Officer’s Death Karen Read faces the possibility of life in prison as her second trial over the death of Boston police officer John O’Keefe enters its final phase. After 31 days of testimony, closing arguments are set for Friday, after which jurors will begin deliberating. Read, 45,…
Are you hooked on Connections, the addictive New York Times word game that has everyone sharing colorful square grids on social media — just like they did with Wordle? If today’s puzzle has you stumped, don’t worry — we’ve got your back. Below are a few helpful clues and answers to guide you through the…
Oracle (ORCL)Oracle shares surged 7.5% in premarket trading Thursday after the cloud infrastructure giant posted better-than-expected Q4 results. Revenue came in at $15.9 billion, surpassing forecasts of $15.59 billion, while adjusted EPS of $1.70 beat expectations of $1.64. Although cloud segment sales missed estimates, Oracle projected “dramatically higher” cloud revenue by 2026. Pat Walravens of…
Amid mounting tensions in the Middle East, the U.S. State Department has ordered government employees in Israel to restrict travel within the country, while authorizing the evacuation of U.S. military family members across the region. The move comes as fears grow over a potential Israeli strike on Iran. In an alert issued Thursday, the U.S….
WWE’s SmackDown had been in a bit of a slump throughout May, but looked to turn things around on June 6 with a stacked Money in the Bank go-home episode. And it worked—at least partially. According to Programming Insider, the June 6 broadcast drew 1.424 million viewers and earned a 0.42 rating in the 18–49…
OAKMONT, Pa. – The U.S. Open golf championship is infamous for its brutal course conditions, and Oakmont is once again living up to that reputation. Known for its towering rough, the iconic course is showcasing a thick, 5-inch mix of Kentucky bluegrass, rye, and poa annua—carefully maintained to stand tall and consume errant golf balls…
AHMEDABAD, India (AP) — A tragic aviation disaster struck Thursday when an Air India flight bound for London crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, killing all 244 people onboard, according to officials. The Indian plane crash today occurred just minutes after departure, with the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner plummeting into a densely populated area near the…
Being the favorite to win a major golf tournament isn’t always glamorous — just ask world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler. Ahead of the 2025 US Open at Oakmont Country Club, Scheffler revealed that relentless pressure from bettors forced him to delete his Venmo account. With fans frequently placing wagers on his performance, the 28-year-old said…
SANTA CLARA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE) — Oklo Inc. (NYSE: OKLO) announced that the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has officially begun reviewing its Licensed Operator Topical Report—a key step in the company’s regulatory pathway toward deploying its advanced Aurora powerhouses. This follows Oklo’s recent progress in the NRC’s Phase 1 Readiness Assessment Audit for its Combined…
