HOUSTON - Members of Congress are introducing legislation to make Juneteenth a federal holiday.The celebration started with the freed slaves of Galveston, Texas.

On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers told enslaved African Americans in Galveston that the Civil War had ended and they were free.U.S.

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Kendrick Sampson Pens Emotional Letter Calling For Hollywood To Divest From Police

Kendrick Sampson is using his voice to fight the injustices in Hollywood.

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Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas Wore Matching Outfits on an Ice Cream Run

Game of Thrones actress wore a pair of gray biker shorts, a white graphic T-shirt, a black messenger bag, and matching slides. (Would it be summer 2020 without a face mask and a pair of sunglasses?)Jonas continued the theme with a black cap, an Alexander Wang graphic T-shirt, black athletic shorts, and a pair of gray Nikes that have been on my wish list for over a month now.

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Powerful quake shakes Mexico, at least two dead

MEXICO CITY (AP) - A powerful earthquake centered near the southern Mexico resort of Huatulco killed at least two people, swayed buildings in Mexico City and sent thousands fleeing into the streets.Mexico President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said one person was killed and another injured in a building collapse in Huatulco, Oaxaca. Otherwise he said reports were of minor damage such as broken windows and collapsed walls.

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Orange County businesses can receive free PPE this week

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County small business owners who are in need of personal protective equipment for their employees and patrons can register to receive those supplies for free this week.The PPE will be given away for free Wednesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Marbella lap dancers to strip for Brits in face masks to get around coronavirus rules

Lap dancers are ready to get up close and personal with Brits in Spanish party capital Marbella – by performing sexy strips in face masks to get round Covid-19 rules.Strict social distancing rules would have prevented them from getting within two metres of revellers.But – by donning masks – they can tantalise and tease as normal.They don designer face coverings along with exotic lingerie – then strip down to just the masks.A promo girl for the glitzy resort's 5ive lap dancing club said they had feared the virus threat would shut them down completely."The masks are our saviour," she said."By the end that's all you're wearing."It has been a bit of a surprise hit with customers."For some it adds to the mystique.''Police perform regular strip

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Ariana Grande Got All Glammed Up to Go on a Quarantine Hike in Sweats

It's been months since Ariana Grande—and most other celebrities, save for Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas—have been regularly photographed out, all glammed up, and living their best Los Angeles lives. But Grande was photographed out walking in Los Angeles over the weekend, wearing all black sweats with her hair up in its signature luxe high ponytail.

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B.C. health officials to release latest COVID-19 modelling data

COVID-19 modelling numbers on Tuesday.The data will be used to make decisions about moving to Phase 3 under B.C.’s plan to reopen the economy as the number of cases of the virus continues to be low.Premier John Horgan is expected to announce that move as early as Wednesday.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The modelling presentation will be carried live on BC1, the Global BC Facebook page and here on the Global BC website.Under Phase 3, health officials will focus on encouraging British Columbians to travel within the province while still following the COVID-19 protocols.

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Congress stalls on policing overhaul, despite public outcry

WASHINGTON - Congress is hitting an impasse on policing legislation, as Senate Democrats on Tuesday opposed a Republican proposal as inadequate, leaving the parties to decide whether to take on the hard job of negotiating a compromise or walk away despite public outcry over the killings of Black Americans.The standoff threatens to turn the nationwide protests over the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and others into another moment that galvanizes the nation but leaves lawmakers unable to act. A new Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll shows almost all Americans support some degree of criminal justice changes.“This is a profound moment, it is a moral moment,” said Sen.

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Thom Evans introduces Nicole Scherzinger to his parents as they fly from London to Portugal

RUGBY hunk Thom Evans and Nicole Scherzinger’s relationship is heating up as the couple flew from London to Portugal to meet the ex-rugby ace’s parents. The lovebirds went all out as they made the trip in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic for the milestone moment.

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How Celebrity Big Brother 7’s stars look VERY different today – from Dane Bowers to Lady Sovereign

CELEBRITY Big Brother's iconic seventh series returns to screens tonight - with Alex Reid, Lady Sovereign and Ivana Trump (yes, really) all making an appearance. But, as we can reveal here, many of those stars look very different now, with Dane now having a grey beard and Vinnie Jones no longer sporting that flowing black hair.

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Universal Orlando holding merch sale for annual pass holders, team members

ORLANDO, Fla. – Universal Orlando announced Tuesday it would be hosting a merchandise garage sale for annual pass holders and team members on July 1 and 2.Pass holders and team members are able to reserve their spots for the sale online through a registration portal which can be found here.Resort officials said spots could fill up fast so standby lines would also be made available for those who missed out on registration.[RELATED: Universal’s ‘Bourne Stuntacular’ one step closer to opening | Create Disney’s famous Dole Whip at home in less than 10 minutes]The sale will be held at Soundstage 33 inside Universal Studios near the New York Library building.

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Adult film star Ron Jeremy charged with rape, sexual assault

LOS ANGELES – Adult film star Ron Jeremy was charged with raping three women and sexually assaulting a fourth, Los Angeles County prosecutors said Tuesday. Jeremy, 67, whose real name is Ron Jeremy Hyatt, was charged with three counts each of forcible rape and forcible penetration by a foreign object and one count each of forcible oral copulation and sexual battery.

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Tallinn Music Week reveals strict coronavirus measures ahead of Estonia festival

but was postponed just over two weeks before the festival was due to get underway because of the coronavirus outbreak.It was later confirmed that the bash would take place from August 26-30 following a decision by the Estonian government.Organisers have now set out new measures for the event to go ahead in the wake of the pandemic.

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To holiday or not to holiday: What are the implications?

Could the possibility of holidaying abroad this summer have moved a step closer?

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Maura Higgins launches cheeky Fanny Flutters make-up range after Love Island phrase

Love Island bombshell Maura Higgins previously revealed to her Instagram following she's releasing a make-up collection in collaboration with a brand, and it has just been revealed the name of her collection. In reference to the famous line she coined in the ITV villa last year, Maura's soon-to-be-dropped range is titled "Fanny Flutters".Taking to Instagram earlier today, the former Irish ring girl decided to set up a YouTube channel to tie in with the release, and took a screenshot of her new branding, which unveiled the title of her collection.She said: "Got there in the end with all of your help.

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Kingston region public health identifies new case of COVID-19, total now 65

coronavirus in one week.This comes after over a week of being without any active cases in the region. Over the weekend, a hospital worker at Kingston General Hospital was diagnosed with the disease.

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Two men gunned down at a rowdy lockdown party in Moss Side were shot in the head

“We will continue to support the men’s loved ones and we have family liaison officers supporting them at what is an unimaginably difficult time. We will offer them as much help as we possibly can and continue to focus our efforts in seeking justice for them.“We’ve also been working closely with the community who are quite understandably shocked and saddened by this news and know that this horror is not a reflection of the community and its values.“We do know that there were a lot of people in and around the area at the time of the shootings.

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Gordon Ramsay ‘cant wait’ to see guests dining at his restaurants again after laying off 500 staff members

supports HTML5 videoGordon Rarmsay ‘can’t wait’ to see guests dining at his restaurants again and has shared a video alerting customers that their doors will be opening again soon.The celebrity chef, who was forced to lay off 500 staff members from his restaurant empire due to lockdown, has excitedly confirmed that they’ll be back up and running as the government has announced the easing of rules.Speaking to fans in a video posted to his social media, Gordon enthused: ‘The good news is the government has just announced we’ll be open the doors next Saturday, on the 4th of July.

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FDA warns people to steer clear of these 9 hand sanitizers

FILE - A woman wearing a surgical mask uses hand sanitizer.

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Adult film star Ron Jeremy accused of raping 3 women, sexually assaulting another

LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 18: Adult film actor Ron Jeremy appears in the Hot Movies booth during the 2017 AVN Adult Entertainment Expo at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on January 18, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Fandango Launches Mask and Social-Distancing Guide as Movie Theaters Reopen

Online movie ticketing service Fandango is launching a new resource guide as movie theaters begin to reopen across the country that will include information on safety and social distancing measures. The service, which launched Tuesday, will feature a rundown of mask and protective-equipment policies and enhanced cleaning measures being implemented at more than 100 theater chains.

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Jeff Goldblum's Disney+ Series "Inflamed" His Curiosity to Learn More

When connecting with Jeff Goldblum over the phone to discuss his Disney+ series, The World According to Jeff Goldblum, the routine question-and-answer pattern went a little differently than expected. Gov.

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Mourners bid farewell to Rayshard Brooks at historic church

ATLANTA – Scores of mourners, some dressed all in white and others wearing Black Lives Matter shirts, gathered at the historic Atlanta church that was the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s pulpit for a funeral Tuesday for the Black man whose killing by police in a fast-food parking lot stoked protests across the U.S.

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Brits headed to Spain will find Benidorm's beaches roped off to ensure distancing

Brits flying to Spain for post lockdown holidays will be greeted by miles of empty sands.

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Concerns over long-term health impacts of Covid-19

A Consultant in Infectious Disease who is a member of Beaumont Hospital's Post-Covid clinic has said they are worried that some patients who had the coronavirus may have long-term lung damage.

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Kingston Health Sciences Centre clinics to increase face-to-face visits

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Central, southern Mexico shaken by powerful earthquake

earthquake centred near the southern Mexico resort of Huatulco appeared to have killed at least one person, swayed buildings in Mexico City and sent thousands fleeing into the streets.Oaxaca state Gov. Alejandro Murat told the Televisa network that he had a preliminary report of one person killed and one injured in a building collapse in Crucecita, part of Huatulco.

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Pennsylvania sees 38 more COVID-19 deaths, 510 more sickened Tuesday

This scanning electron microscope image shows SARS-CoV-2 (orange) — also known as 2019-nCoV, the virus that causes COVID-19.

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Orange County Animal Services giving away pet food this weekend

coronavirus pandemic and are struggling to purchase pet food?Orange County Animal Services wants to help by giving away more than 2.5 tons of free pet food on June 27 at Barnett Park, shelter officials said in a Facebook post.The shelter partnered with Hill’s Science Diet and obtained 736 bags of food to give away.Pet owners in need must make an appointment in advance. The appointment link will be made available on its website and Facebook page on Wednesday, June 24 at noon.“While we thankfully have not seen a drastic increase in the number of pets surrendered to the shelter during this time, we believe it’s likely to occur and want to proactively offer support,” said Diane Summers, manager for Orange County Animal Services.

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Gunman told uncle 'don’t f****** mess with me' after shooting him in the foot following row

hereThe night before, Matthews had been texting his partner."F*** you, I’ll take your car out," he told her in one text.After she replied claiming he 'wouldn’t dare touch my car', Matthews said: "Watch the murders u cause now."The day after the shooting, referring to his daughter, Matthews texted his partner saying: "You’ve took my boo, I’m very dangerous now, she was my whole world."“I’m a man with nothing to lose," he added.About a fortnight later, Matthews again used a gun in broad daylight.The day before the shooting, he pointed a handgun at his uncle at Matthews' grandmother's house in Moston following a 'hostile' exchange.The court heard he didn't take the threat seriously.Prosecuting, Alaric Bassano said the relationship between

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NHS staff testing to be expanded with face coverings mandatory for hospital and care home visitors

care homes, the Health Secretary has announced. Speaking in the Scottish Parliament, Jeane Freeman said those working in cancer care, long-term care of elderly people and long stay mental health wards will receive a weekly test from July 8.

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Late-Night Hosts Praise the TikTokers and K-Pop Fans Who Pranked Trump's Rally

partial responsibility for the lower-than-expected turnout at Donald Trump's campaign rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Saturday night. Using the power of the internet, they reportedly spread around a link sent out by the Trump campaign to register for free tickets to the event, urging their friends and followers to claim spots at the rally with no intention of actually going.

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ACL Announces MENTAL Health Innovation Challenge

Administration for Community Living (ACL) and the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health launched the MENTAL Health Challenge to combat the social isolation and loneliness that older adults, people with disabilities, and veterans often experience. A total of $750,000 in prizes will be awarded for development of an easy-to-use online system that offers recommendations for programs, activities and resources that can help users connect to others and engage in the community, based on their individual needs, interests, and abilities.

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Hollywood actor Steve Martin to auction off one of his trademark white suits

actor Steve Martin is auctioning off one of his trademark white three-piece suits for charity.The 74-year-old has starred in films including The Pink Panther, Cheaper By The Dozen, Father of the Bride and Parenthood, and is donating iconic memorabilia from throughout his lengthy Hollywood career.The charity sale will take place in Beverly Hills next month, hosted by Julien’s Auctions, a world record-breaking auction house well known for collaborating with celebrities.Proceeds from the auction will go towards the Motion Picture & Television Fund (MPTF) in a tribute to the late British-American actor Roddy McDowall, who also supported the charity.The charitable organisation supports working and retired members of the entertainment community

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Why Megan Fox Isn’t In A Rush To Introduce Machine Gun Kelly To Her 3 Kids: She’s ‘Super Protective’

It’s been about a week since Machine Gun Kelly, 30, officially called Megan Fox, 34, his “girlfriend.” So, it’s time that they meet each other’s kids, right? Not at all. Megan is “super protective” of her and ex Brian Austin Green’s three children — Noah, 7, Bodhi, 6, and Journey, 3 – and as a source tells HollywoodLife EXCLUSIVELY, she and the “Bloody Valentine” rapper taking their time before taking that next step. “MGK and Megan are respecting their kids’ thoughts and their exes decisions on when to meet each other.”

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Bill Cosby appeal will test scope of #MeToo prosecutions

PHILADELPHIA – In a stunning decision that could test the legal framework of #MeToo cases, Pennsylvania's highest court will review the trial decision to let five other accusers testify at Bill Cosby's sexual assault trial in 2018, which ended with his conviction. Cosby, 82, has been imprisoned in suburban Philadelphia for nearly two years after a jury convicted him of drugging and sexually assaulting a woman at his home in 2004.

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Elisabeth Moss's new drama picked up as Handmaid's Tale delayed

Elisabeth Moss is going to be one of Hollywood's busiest actors once production ramps back up following the coronavirus quarantine.The season four premiere date of her hit The Handmaid's Tale has been officially set for sometime in 2021 which Hulu announced during its digital newfront on Monday, according to The Wrap.Additionally, STK Entertainment just secured the distribution rights to her upcoming paranormal thriller, Run Rabbit Run.

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Twilight's Ashley Greene wears face mask for afternoon workout

Gyms have began to reopen in Los Angeles with restrictions in place amid the coronavirus pandemic.And Ashley Greene took the opportunity to workup a sweat as she got in exercise with a friend on Saturday.The 33-year-old Twilight star was sure to follow restrictions and donned a reusable black face mask with a white star design as she headed out of the Los Angeles gym. Getting fit:Ashley Greene took the opportunity of gyms reopening to workup a sweat as she got in exercise with a friend on SaturdayAshley wore a sporty look in a black Nike tank top, green textured leggings and black sneakers.

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5 new coronavirus cases in Waterloo Region, total number of cases now stands at 1,257

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Ontario reported 216 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Tuesday, bringing the provincial total to 33,853.Tuesday’s report is the highest number of cases within a 24-hour period since June 13.The death toll in the province has risen to 2,619, as 10 more deaths were reported.*With files from Global News’ Gabby Rodrigues

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Governors Ball to replay sets from past festivals on YouTube

coronavirus pandemic.So instead, the Governors Ball Music Festival is pressing rewind and replaying some memorable sets from over the years on Thursday and Friday on YouTube.On Thursday’s bill is Travis Scott (8 p.m.) and the Black Keys (9:30), while Friday’s lineup includes Post Malone (8 p.m.) and Major Lazer (9:30).The special two-night event comes with a good cause: Viewers are being asked to donate whatever they can to raise money for the Equal Justice Initiative, the Food Bank for New York City and Crew Nation, a global relief fund for music personnel.Gov Ball 2020 was originally scheduled to take place during the first weekend of June, but was canceled in March — one of many live-music casualties of COVID-19.Taking over Randalls

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Hailey Bieber & Bella Hadid Jet to Italy, Enjoy a Yacht Day in Their Bikinis

Hailey Bieber and Bella Hadid enjoy a day in the sun off the coast of Sardinia, Italy on Tuesday (June 23).

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Spain's King Felipe & Queen Letizia Choose Not To Wear Masks For A Bit During Canary Island Visit

King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain go without masks as they make a visit to the Canary Islands on Tuesday (June 23).

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Judge orders Brazil President Bolsonaro to wear a mask

A federal judge in Brazil ordered President Jair Bolsonaro to wear a face mask in public, after the he repeatedly flouted the coronavirus containment measures in place in Brasilia.

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Kate Garraway’s I’m A Celebrity campmates support her in group chat amid Derek Draper’s health battle

Myles Stephenson has revealed he and his fellow I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here campmates have been supporting Kate Garraway while her husband Derek Draper continues to fight for his life. Kate has kept fans up to date with Derek’s condition after he was admitted to hospital with coronavirus at the end of March, which led to several complications which have put his life in danger. She struck up a close friendship with Rak-Su singer Myles Stephenson in the jungle, and he has revealed that they stay in touch over WhatsApp along with the other campmates. He told OK: ‘Yeah, I’ve spoken to her as much as I can, but I don’t want to keep bombarding her with questions because she needs her close friends and family around her. ‘As close as we

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Michael van Gerwen to make darts comeback - while washing cars in parking lot

Michael van Gerwen makes his darts comeback on Wednesday – washing cars in a stadium parking lot.World No.1 MVG sat out the Professional Darts Corporation's innovative online Home Tour because a new-born baby and lively rescue dogs at his custom-built house in Holland would have been too distracting.But Van Gerwen is taking part in the Hannover Drive-in Darts Gala with fellow Dutchman and multiple world champion Raymond van Barneveld, German star Max Hopp and South African Devon Petersen.Fans pay around £55 per car to watch the open-air tournament on giant screens from the comfort of their own vehicles.But for £165, VIP punters parked in the reserved front row get their windscreens cleaned personally by one of the exhibition's four

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Jack P Shepherd: Coronation Street's David speaks out after viewer questions tearful scene

Coronation Street favourite Jack P Shepherd, 32, has taken to Twitter to address a surprisingly tearful moment which occurred during a scene with his character David Platt and co-star David Neilson’s character Roy Cropper in the ITV soap.

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3 football players announce plans to transfer from Liberty

LYNCHBURG, Va. – Three football players at Liberty University say they have entered the transfer portal, with two of them citing “racial insensitivity” by the university's leadership or similar reasons for their decisions.Kei'Trel Clark and Tayvion Land, both sophomore defensive backs, and senior linebacker Waylen Cozad all announced their intentions on Twitter. Clark and Land, who are Black, cited racial or cultural concerns with the leadership at the evangelical school.“Due to the cultural (incompetence) within multiple levels of leadership, it does not line up with my code of ethics,” Clark wrote in a post Monday.

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Hollywood actor Steve Martin to auction off one of his trademark white suits

Actor and comedian Steve Martin is auctioning off one of his trademark white three-piece suits for charity.

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Members of Congress introduce bills to make Juneteenth a federal holiday

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