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Juneteenth Celebrations and Business OperationsOn June 19, Americans celebrate Juneteenth as a federal holiday honoring the emancipation of enslaved people in 1865. While most retailers, including Walmart and Target, remain open, U.S. banks and the stock market will be closed, and USPS will not deliver mail, though UPS and FedEx will operate normally. Need More Context? 🔎

Two men, Jose Romero and Nathen Garley, were sentenced to life in prison for the 2023 shooting death of 11-year-old Froylan Villegas outside an Albuquerque baseball stadium, which also injured his cousin. The incident led New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham to declare a public health emergency over gun violence and impose temporary gun restrictions in certain areas, prompting protests from gun rights advocates. Need More Context? 🔎

Vance Boelter, 57, is accused of fatally shooting Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, while wounding state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, in a targeted attack. Boelter allegedly impersonated a police officer and stalked his victims, prompting federal and state charges, including first-degree murder. Need More Context? 🔎

The Manhattan jury in Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial viewed explicit videos allegedly used to blackmail women, marking a pivotal moment in the seven-week proceedings. While prosecutors argue the footage shows coercion, the defense claims it illustrates consensual participation in the parties, as Combs maintains his innocence against serious charges that could lead to life imprisonment. Need More Context? 🔎

US President Donald Trump is considering whether the US should assist Israel in its military actions against Iran, suggesting that intervention may be necessary to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear capabilities. An Iranian official has cautioned that US involvement could lead to an "all-out war," prompting public opinion polls on American support for engagement in the conflict. Need More Context? 🔎

Trump Installs New Flagpoles at White HousePresident Trump oversaw the installation of two new massive flagpoles on the North and South Lawns of the White House, marking the most significant exterior change since his return to office. Amid ongoing international conflicts, Trump expressed excitement about the construction, emphasizing the poles' stability and design, aligning the White House's aesthetics more closely with his Mar-a-Lago resort. Need More Context? 🔎