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What is Juneteenth, America's newest federal holiday?Juneteenth marks the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans. It became a federal holiday in 2021.Juneteenth honors the end to slavery in the United States and became a federal holiday in 2021. Here's what to know about the holiday and what businesses will be open and closed on that day.June 19, 1865 is known as Emancipation Day or Freedom Day when slaves in Galveston Texas learned of their freedom following the President Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation and the end of the Civil War.Juneteenth celebrations and...

Supranext launches complementary currencies in the US to revive local economies and empower small businesses through a stable, three-tiered system of crypto, paper, and coin-based tools. Rome, Italy, June 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Supranext, a next-generation hybrid financial operator, announces the launch of its three-tiered complementary currency system, comprising a crypto-based token, physical paper vouchers, and metallic coins. The system aims to function alongside national currencies, offering a new form of liquidity to underserved regions and businesses. Supranext"Our goal is to infuse vitality into the parts of the US...

- Key executives, including Founder Lee Hae-jin and CEO Choi Soo-yeon, engage in discussions with the local startup ecosystem - The new investment initiative will focus on investing in promising startups in North America, starting with video AI startup 'TwelveLabs'- NAVER has a strong track record of tech startup investments through its NAVER D2SF and is also known for acquiring Poshmark SEONGNAM, South Korea, June 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- NAVER Corporation (CEO Choi Soo-yeon) announced the planned establishment of "NAVER Ventures," its new global venture investment initiative in Silicon Valley....

Habitat for Humanity of Collier County progresses on new Naples communityScenes from Habitat for Humanity of Collier County's Majestic Place community. When construction is complete, it will have 109 single-family homes.Collier County's preliminary property values increased by roughly 3% to $229.3 billion in 2025.Taxable property values saw a larger increase of 8.2%, reaching $164.5 billion, largely due to new construction.While market value growth slowed, new construction added $4.18 billion to the tax rolls.The final tax roll will be submitted to the state on July 1st, with TRIM notices sent to...