The Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, which establishes a holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the US, has been signed by President Joe Biden. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-57515192
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Once the future, US now captive to its past
My New York commute takes less than 25 minutes, but skirts the broad outlines of almost 250 years of American history. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-57517781
Protest wasn’t cleared for Trump photo op – report
US Park Police did not disperse protesters in Washington last year so then President Donald Trump could pose for photos, a new report has found. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-57418753
US Senate passes sweeping bill to counter China tech reach
US Senate lawmakers have approved a massive spending plan to boost technology research and production. https://www.bbc.com/news/business-57409049
ANOM: Hundreds arrested in massive global crime sting using messaging app
More than 800 suspected criminals have been arrested worldwide after being tricked into using an FBI-run encrypted messaging app, officials say. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-57394831