(FOX 9) - Minnesota-based companies Target and U.S. Bank are both officially recognizing Juneteenth as a company holiday.Juneteenth takes place on June 19 and celebrates the emancipation of the last remaining enslaved African Americans in the Confederacy back in 1865.Target officials wrote in a statement that the company is "standing with Black families, communities and team members and creating lasting change around racial justice and equity.

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Fox Analyst Upgrades Stock, Boosts Price Target on Ad Outlook

Macquarie Capital analyst Tim Nollen has upgraded his rating on the stock of Fox Corp. to "neutral" and boosted his price target by $9 to $31, citing improving advertising trends that led him to increase his financial estimates, among other things.

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Kylie Jenner's ex Tyga might have his eyes on another A-lister.

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Angelina Jolie breaks silence on split from Brad Pitt: 'For the wellbeing of my family'

Express.co.uk has contacted a representative for Brad Pitt for comment.Angelina spoke about her split from Brad ahead of World Refugee Day on June 20 and also addressed her experiences raising children from different backgrounds.Before giving birth to her three youngest children Shiloh, 12, and twins Knox and Vivienne, 11, Jolie became a mum to Maddox, 18, Pax, 16 and Zahara, 15, through adoption. The Salt star revealed she ensures that “adoption” and “orphanage” are “positive words” in her home.She explained: “All adopted children come with a beautiful mystery of a world that is meeting yours. “When they are from another race and foreign land that mystery, that gift, is so full.“For them, they must never lose touch with where they came

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Masks to be mandatory in commercial settings in Windsor-Essex, health unit says

COVID-19 briefing on Friday, Dr. Wajid Ahmed said the move comes as the region looks to safely progress to Stage 2 of the province’s reopening plans as most other areas have done.

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Kingston medical officer of health says opening economy a ‘celebration’ of COVID-19 progress

coronavirus, but they shouldn’t be afraid of the the economy opening up, or of local tourism.“Within Canada now, our risk is exceptionally low and we should celebrate some of the progress we’ve made. And clearly, opening the economy is a celebration of that,” Dr.

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Philadelphia woman accused of torching police cruisers during riots held without bail

PHILADELPHIA - A judge ordered a woman accused of setting fire to two police cruisers after peaceful protest devolved into rioting last month in Center City to be held without bail. Federal investigators say photos from the incident and information available online helped lead them to the suspect.During the chaotic scene outside City Hall on May 30, Lore-Elisabeth Blumenthal is accused of torching a police cruiser and a sport utility vehicle. Investigators say video evidence shows Blumenthal take a piece of wood from an engulfed police cruiser and place it into an idle SUV, causing the vehicle to catch fire.

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East Ayrshire’s leisure operator after a management shake-up.

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Members of Congress introduce bills to make Juneteenth a federal holiday

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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24 of the best live streams and virtual concerts to watch online

See what they did there? This is an entirely independent fan event, albeit now, we're reliably informed, with the official Glasto seal of approval. It's designed as a home for virtual celebrations to accompany the BBC's forthcoming Glastonbury 50th birthday programmming, over the weekend of 26-28th June. The Royal Albert Hall – yes, the Royal Albert Hall – is hosting a series of Royal Albert Home performances over the coming days and weeks, which will see "artists sharing their work from their homes to yours".

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Niagara Falls enters Stage 2 with Ontario government tourism boost

COVID-19 pandemic.Lisa MacLeod, Ontario’s Minister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries, was in Niagara Falls on Friday morning to mark the occasion. She announced plans to help redevelop the Canadian Niagara Power Generation Station into a modern tourist attraction.Today at 10 am Mayor ⁦@jimdiodati⁩ & I will be officially reopening ⁦@NiagaraFalls⁩.

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ORLANDO, Fla. – Miles Mulrain said the fight toward freedom for black people is far from over.“We are free independently from the slavery, but we still have some more stuff to accomplish,” Mulrain said.

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AMC Theaters reverses course on masks after backlash

LOS ANGELES - The nation’s largest movie theater chain changed its position on mask-wearing less than a day after the company became a target on social media for saying it would defer to local governments on the issue.RELATED: How to make your own face mask at home — even if you don’t know how to sewAMC Theaters CEO Adam Aron said Friday that its theaters will require patrons to wear masks upon reopening, which will begin in mid-July. Customers who don’t wear masks won’t be admitted or allowed to stay.“We think it is absolutely crucial that we listen to our guests,” Aron said.

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The history and message behind Juneteenth is as important as ever, here’s why

It’s been 155 years since the last group of slaves in the nation got word that they were free men and women. June 19, 1865, marked the official end to slavery in the U.S., and that date, each year, has since been known as Juneteenth.“Galveston specifically is where the word was dropped and everybody found out,” Patricia Broussard, a law professor at Florida A&M University said.

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HSE bill for use of Citywest Hotel facility could reach €21 million

The cost of renting the Citywest Hotel in Dublin for Covid-19 use is likely to reach €21 million, the Health Service Executive has told RTÉ Investigates.

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Rapper Niko Brim & Opal Lee Take Long Strides to Make Juneteenth a National Holiday With Special Sneakers: Exclusive

What shoes are fit for an 89-year-old woman trekking nearly 1,400 miles from Fort Worth, Texas to Washington, D.C. to fight for Juneteenth, the day slavery ended in America, to be recognized as a national holiday?

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B.C. investigates reports of health workers betting on Indigenous patients’ blood alcohol levels

racist game betting on the blood alcohol level of mainly Indigenous patients they were treating, according to Health Minister Adrian Dix.“The allegation is that a game was being played to investigate the blood alcohol level of patients in the emergency rooms, in particular with Indigenous people and perhaps others. And if true, it is intolerable and racist and of course (has) affected profoundly patient care,” Dix told reporters at a news conference in Vancouver on Friday morning.Former Representative for Children and Youth Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond to lead the investigation that will start Monday, he said.“She has to access the facts and take the time she needs to assemble those and make recommendations.

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Montreal’s Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport unveils new health measures

COVID-19 after several airlines recently made announcements about resuming operations and international travel.Upon arrival, the airport says passengers will notice multiple changes to its usual entrances and routes.According to the airport’s press release, “only entrances 4, 11 (departures level) and 25 (arrivals level) will provide access to the terminal.”Each of these will be equipped with health checkpoints, which will require passengers to wash their hands, wear a mask, have their temperature taken and answer health and coronavirus-related questions.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]To limit traffic, the airport is restricting access to the terminal building to travellers and employees only.

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Labour welcomes accelerated plan but calls for health services to resume

Labour leader Alan Kelly said welcomed the Taoiseach's announcement of a further acceleration in the roadmap to ease coronavirus restrictions this evening, but added that he has still seen no plan for reopening cancer screening and other non-Covid health services.

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Around sports world, Juneteenth celebrated like never before

Bradley Beal grabbed a microphone and asked the crowd that joined the Washington Wizards and WNBA's Washington Mystics on a march to collectively raise a fist into the air and join together in saying “Together we stand."And they did.“We will stand for something bigger than ourselves," Beal said.Such was the sentiment across sports on Friday, as many teams from the major U.S. pro leagues stopped to commemorate Juneteenth — the celebration of what occurred June 19, 1865, the day that all enslaved black people in the U.S.

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How to Watch the 'Juneteenth Social Awareness-Thon' Featuring D.L. Hughley, Snoop Dogg & More

D.L. Hughley will host a virtual fundraiser on Juneteenth to help combat the spread of COVID-19 and promote a message of Black empowerment and education.Sponsored by Master Growers, the online event will feature appearances by Snoop Dogg, Master P, TLC, Black-ish star Anthony Anderson and other celebrities.

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'Late Night' Writer Amber Ruffin Answers Frequently Asked Questions About Juneteenth

Late Nightwriter Amber Ruffin answered frequently asked questions about Juneteenth during Thursday's episode of the NBC show. Juneteenth is a holiday that celebrates the end of slavery in the United States.

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America marks Juneteenth as protests bring new attention

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A traditional day of celebration turned into one of protest Friday, as Americans marked Juneteenth, a holiday that long commemorated the emancipation of enslaved African Americans but that burst into the national conversation this year after widespread demonstrations against police brutality and racism.In addition to the traditional cookouts and readings of the Emancipation Proclamation — the Civil War-era order that declared all slaves free in Confederate territory — Americans were marching, holding sit-ins or car caravan protests to demand racial justice and police reform.In Nashville, Tennessee, about two dozen black men, most wearing suits, quietly stood arm in arm Friday morning in front of the building that houses

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AMC Theaters reverses course on masks after backlash

LOS ANGELES – The nation’s largest movie theater chain changed its position on mask-wearing less than a day after the company became a target on social media for saying it would defer to local governments on the issue. AMC Theaters CEO Adam Aron said Friday that its theaters will require patrons to wear masks upon reopening, which will begin in mid-July.

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Best Movies to Stream With Dad for Father's Day While Social Distancing

Father's Day is here, and what with your busy schedule — as well as the global pandemic and social distancing protocols — you might still be looking for ways to celebrate your dad on his special day. Well, there's no better way to spend time and reconnect than with a movie day!As we know, despite many states starting to reopen to varying degrees, social distancing and avoiding large-scale events are still important for protecting yourself and the ones you love from the coronavirus.

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Benedict Cumberbatch & Shia LaBeouf headline Hollywood Walk of Fame Class of 2021

Benedict Cumberbatch, Shia Labeouf, and Kelly Clarkson are among the big names who will be honored with stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2021.The trio will be joined by the likes of Zac Efron, Josh Brolin, Sarah Brightman, Missy Elliott, Trisha Yearwood, Jefferson Airplane, Courteney Cox, Laura Linney, Sarah Paulson, Naomi Watts, and Don Cheadle, while Love Story stars Ali MacGraw and Ryan O’Neal will double up for a special ceremony to mark the 50th anniversary of the 1970 film.The selections were announced on Thursday (June 18, 2020).Meanwhile, Hollywood Chamber of Commerce officials, who hand out the fabled pavement plaques, are in talks with City Public Health bosses to reschedule the star unveiling ceremonies in April, May, and

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Lizzo leads stars celebrating Juneteenth as Taylor Swift gives her employees day off

Lizzo led the stars this Friday celebrating Juneteenth, a holiday in honor of the freeing of American slaves after the Civil War.On June 19, 1865, Texas became the last state in the defeated Confederacy where the Emancipation Proclamation was officially announced by the Union.To mark the occasion Lizzo, 32, who grew up partly in Texas, announced a charity sweepstakes where prizes included concert tickets and a video chat with her.

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Analyst Ranks Top Cinema Chains' Health and Safety Protocols for Reopening

Credit Suisse analyst Meghan Durkin has ranked the health and safety protocols of the four biggest U.S. cinema chains as they reopen movie theaters after the lockdowns due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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Scots mum surprises kids with incredible car boot cinema after family holiday to Portugal is cancelled

holiday to Portugal was cancelled due to coronavirus.Debbie Sailsman, from Cambuslang, kitted out her Peugeot 5008 with two mini TV screens, throws, toys and snacks to create the luxury movie theatre.The full-time mum, 37, said it took less than three hours to make the car boot cinema for her daughters Sienna, 10, and three-year-old Esme - and it gave her the 'first moment's peace' since lockdown began.Mum-of-two Debbie said she set up the movie-themed surprise as the family had been due to jet off to Portugal next week before lockdown thwarted their plans.Her husband Robert Sailsman, 44, is shielding after having a liver transplant, so the family have been 'keeping themselves to themselves' over the past three months.Debbie said: "I was

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Jimmy Fallon Zoom-Bombs Astronomy Club’s Juneteenth BBQ

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Benedict Cumberbatch and Shia LaBeouf to get stars on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Benedict Cumberbatch, Shia LaBeouf, and Kelly Clarkson are among the big names who will be honoured with stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2021.The trio will be joined by the likes of Zac Efron, Josh Brolin, Sarah Brightman, Missy Elliott, Trisha Yearwood, Jefferson Airplane, Courteney Cox, Laura Linney, Sarah Paulson, Naomi Watts, and Don Cheadle, while Love Story stars Ali MacGraw and Ryan O’Neal will double up for a special ceremony to mark the 50th anniversary of the 1970 film. The selections were announced on Thursday.

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Rihanna and Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey donate $15 million toward mental health services

Rihanna has partnered with Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, via her The Clara Lionel Foundation, to donate $15 million towards mental health services in the U.S.The 32-year-old Work singer’s pledge is a joint venture between her nonprofit and the social media mogul’s #StartSmall initiative and will help fund mental health services amid the ongoing social unrest and the coronavirus pandemic.In a statement, representatives from The Clara Lionel Foundation said: “Racial injustices perpetrated by systems built to keep people safe are exacerbating the coronavirus’s mental health impact on individuals and families across the United States.“Even as the majority of states have begun lifting restrictions in recent days, millions of Americans continue to

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Neil Lennon delivers double Celtic transfer boost as he talks up Fraser Forster and Moi Elyounoussi deals

Neil Lennon believes he can bring Fraser Forster and Mohamed Elyounoussi back to Glasgow next season.The Southampton loan pair have joined Celtic 's pre-season training sessions but both are set to return to St Mary's at the end of June.Teams across the globe are having to reevaluate their signing strategies amid the COVID-19 pandemic but the Hoops boss is confident his side will be busy.When asked about the prospect of securing permanent transfers, Lennon said: "I don't think it's unrealistic.

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Walt Disney World introduces new reservation system ahead of theme park’s opening

ORLANDO, Fla. – If you’re tired of the same old quarantine routine, then you’re in luck because Walt Disney World is less than a month away from opening its gates to the Magic Kingdom.In Central Florida, families can expect to visit the happiest place on earth in mid-July.The Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom parks will open first on July 11, with Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios reopening July 15.When the park opens its gates, it will be an entirely new experience for cast members and guests alike. For starters, in order to enter a park, you’ll need both a park reservation and valid admission for the same park.

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Florida senator pushing to make Juneteenth state holiday

OCOEE, Fla. – State Sen. Randolph Bracy has drafted a bill to make Juneteenth a holiday in Florida.“There is momentum to see these kinds of bills proposed and possibly passed.

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Mental health charity reiterates key message: Do not suffer in silence

A mental health charity which has seen a massive increase in people using its services amid the coronavirus outbreak has reiterated its key message: “Do not suffer in silence”.The Lighthouse for Perth is a non-profit organisation which provides a place of safety for people who are at crisis point of self-harm or suicide.Manager Sharon Thomas has highlighted the additional pressures the pandemic has placed on many across the region and beyond.Restrictions loosened slightly this week as First Minister Nicola Sturgeon updated the country on the four-stage route map plan out of lockdown.Now Sharon has moved to reassure anyone struggling that there will always be a listening ear available.She said: “We are seeing a massive increase on the amount

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Sen. John Cornyn will introduce bill to make Juneteenth a federal holiday

HOUSTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn, a Republican from Texas, announced he will soon introduce a bipartisan bill to make Juneteenth a federal holiday.The celebration started with the freed slaves of Galveston, Texas.

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Brits will be able to holiday in Spain if they pass three tests on arrival

holiday to Spain this summer if they can pass three simple health checks upon arrival, Spain's Minister of Health has confirmed.Holidaymakers will firstly have to fill in a form stating where they will be staying for the duration of their trip and whether they've previously had coronavirus.Then they will also have their temperature taken at the airport and undergo a visual inspection.Spain's Minister of Health, Salvador Illa, issued the summer holiday hope for Brits planning to get away as he unveiled the new plans at a press conference in Madrid on Friday.The checks will be implemented from Sunday.If the passenger fails one of the three checks, they will then be seen by a doctor.The checks, which will begin to be applied this Sunday in

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First Spin: The Week's Best New Dance Tracks From Sofi Tukker, Polo & Pan, Felix Da Housecat & More

New Music Friday is intense. Hundreds of songs drop from artists around the world, and you're supposed to somehow find the best ones. It's fun work, but it's time-consuming -- so we at Billboard Dance want to give you a hand. Each week, we sift through the streams and dig in the digital crates to present the absolute must-hears from the wide breadth of jams.

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Juneteenth: Anti-Black racism protests, coronavirus reshapes holiday this year

Juneteenth, the holiday celebrating the day in 1865 that all enslaved black people learned they had been freed from bondage, would be marked by African American families across the nation with a cookout, a parade, a community festival, a soulful rendition of “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing.”But in 2020, as the coronavirus ravishes black America disproportionately, as economic uncertainty wrought by the pandemic strains black pocketbooks, and as police brutality continues to devastate black families, Juneteenth is a day of protest.Red velvet cake, barbecued ribs and fruit punch are optional.For many white Americans, recent protests over police brutality have driven their awareness of Juneteenth’s significance.“This is one of the first times since

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Coronavirus: Deconfinement measures in effect in many Quebec long-term care homes since Thursday

COVID-19 outbreak, it is now possible to leave without supervision from the CHSLD, to stay outside the residence for more than 24 hours, to receive visits and to meet people outside.CHSLD residents are also allowed to participate in indoor and outdoor group activities under certain conditions, namely with infection prevention and control measures in place.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]As of June 26, it will also be possible to appeal to volunteers to work within CHSLDs.

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Kelly Clarkson Slays Cover Of Etta James’ ‘I’d Rather Go Blind’ In Juneteenth Tribute — Watch

Hollywood is stepping up and out to give Juneteeth the recognition it rightfully deserves, and Kelly Clarkson is no exception. The talk show host and first American Idol winner chose wisely when picking the song she wanted to perform on June 19th during her much beloved ‘Kellyoke’ segment, paying homage to one of the greatest Black artists of all time.

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A Spanish holiday hotspot popular with Brits has banned buckets and spades on the beach in order to halt the spread of coronavirus.

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'Miss Juneteenth' Review: Your New Fave Pageant Movie, Mother-Daughter Drama, and Celebration of Black Women All in One

Miss Juneteenth, the stunning SXSW award-winning debut of writer-director Channing Godfrey Peoples that's out now. But the pageant culture that is the focus of her movie gives Black girls a hint of the American dream—a shiny spectacle, prohibitively expensive to enter, and life-changing for just a few winners, the Miss Juneteenth pageant offers a patina of respectability at a high cost.

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Neymar loses lawsuit over signing bonus with Barcelona

BARCELONA – A Spanish court has ruled in favor of Barcelona in a dispute with former player Neymar over a signing bonus paid in part to the Brazil striker before he left for Paris Saint-Germain. The court on Friday rejected Neymar’s suit that Barcelona owed him 43 million euros ($48 million) from part of a signing bonus that it never paid the player.

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Here's How to Watch the John Legend & Alicia Keys Juneteenth 'Verzuz' Battle

John Legend and Alicia Keys will take a VIP seat at their piano benches Friday, June 19 at 8 p.m. ET for a Juneteenth special edition of the "Verzuz" battles.Created by legendary hip-hop producers Timbaland and Keys' husband Swizz Beatz to combat the boredom of staying at home due to coronavirus, this "Verzuz" battle will celebrate Juneteenth, the day slavery ended in America.

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