Juneteenth stands as a federal holiday in 2025, observed on June 19th. While accompanied by unique traditions and cultural meaning, states take different approaches—some offer paid leave, others don't. An executive order in January 2025 affected diversity programs but not the holiday's official recognition.
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In 2025, the stock market has kept climbing even as bond yields rose above 4%, confusing traditional expectations. Analysts see no clear pattern between rising yields and S&P 500 returns, with volatility driven by tariffs and deficit worries. Bonds are performing better than last year, but familiar stock-bond relationships are out of sync.
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Texas seventh grader Faizan Zaki claims victory at the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee after a nail-biting contest, winning on the competition’s 100th anniversary. He spelled 'éclaircissement' for the win and bounced back from last year's narrow loss, earning praise for his resilience and spelling expertise.
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The Savannah Bananas are heading into their boldest season yet with a 10-game ESPN broadcast deal for 2025, bringing their wild brand of baseball to huge MLB and NFL stadiums. Games will also stream on Disney+ and ESPN+, pushing the Bananas further into the national spotlight.
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