New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday said he will sign an executive order that would make Juneteenth a holiday for state employees, also saying that he will "propose legislation" to make it a state holiday for next year.
Congress has an opportunity to recognize the unique importance of the home in American life, boost the economy, and help families rebuild their wealth by providing a tax credit to make home improvements more affordable.
U.S. government debt prices were higher Thursday morning as spiking coronavirus cases in some U.S. states and also China dented hopes of a rapid economic recovery.
Michael Flynn pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about his conversations with Russia's ambassador to the United States before President Trump's inauguration. He now says he's innocent.
Facebook will now allow the public to track exactly how much U.S. senatorial and congressional candidates are spending on political ads on the company's social networks.
A coronavirus model once cited by the White House now projects that more than 200,000 Americans could die of Covid-19 by Oct. 1, as new cases are reaching record highs in parts of the country.
Uber's announcement is the latest effort among tech companies to support and honor the Black community. Twitter and Square CEO Jack Dorsey announced last week that Juneteenth was a company holiday.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday that New York City will be allowed to reopen some in-store retail and office spaces with health precautions on Monday.
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