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Juneteenth started with handbills proclaiming freedom. Here’s what they said
SUMMARY: Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in Texas on June 19, 1865, when Union Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger issued General Order No. 3, declaring all enslaved individuals free with equal rights. Although the Emancipation Proclamation was issued in 1863, true freedom required Union troop enforcement locally, making Juneteenth the last large emancipation event in the U.S. Texas had seen a rise in slavery as enslavers fled there during the Civil War. The Dallas Historical Society will display one of the few surviving original handbills of the order, highlighting Juneteenth’s vital historical significance. The holiday became federally recognized in 2021.
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SUMMARY: The House approved President Trump’s request to rescind about $9 billion in public broadcasting and foreign aid funds, marking the first successful presidential rescissions request in decades. The measure passed narrowly (216-213) amid GOP efforts to cut what they see as excessive spending, despite some Republicans’ discomfort. The cuts include $1.1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and nearly $8 billion from foreign aid programs supporting disaster relief and democracy-building abroad. Democrats criticized the move for undermining bipartisan investment and harming America’s global standing. Senate GOP removed a contentious $400 million HIV/AIDS cut after objections. Officials hinted further rescissions packages are forthcoming.
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SUMMARY: Nine puppies from flood-ravaged Texas arrived at PAWS Chicago’s no-kill shelter, joining dozens already relocated to assist overwhelmed Texas shelters. The pups flew into Wisconsin and traveled by van to Chicago. Austin Pets Alive! coordinated the rescue with PAWS Chicago to free shelter space for displaced animals from the catastrophic floods that killed at least 132 people. PAWS Chicago has a history of disaster relief dating to Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and recent responses to hurricanes and storms. The rescued dogs are receiving medical care and will soon be available for adoption or fostering, while volunteers hope they find loving homes swiftly.
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South Mississippi vascular surgeon discusses chronic venous insufficiency following Trump’s diagnosis
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump was recently diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), a common condition where malfunctioning vein valves allow blood to flow backward, causing vein enlargement and leg swelling. Dr. Keith Thompson, a vascular surgeon in D’Iberville, Mississippi, says CVI affects up to 50% of people over age 50. While typically mild, untreated cases can cause burning, cramps, or discomfort. Treatments are simple, including weight loss, compression stockings, and minor procedures. For most, including the president, it’s manageable. Dr. Thompson emphasizes early treatment and lifestyle changes to prevent symptoms from worsening and improve daily quality of life.
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