Juneteenth is observed annually in the United States on June 19. The federal holiday celebrates the historic journey that led to the end of slavery in the country. On this day in 1865, one of the last groups of enslaved people in the Confederate states — a group in Galveston, Texas — learned they were free.
Read news articleA dramatic rescue operation for seven men trapped in a cave in the Southeast Asian country of Laos has ended. Five of the men were rescued by divers. But the search for the final two was called off on June 6, 2026, after the cave entrance became too unstable.
Read news articleMount Everest is the highest mountain on Earth, standing at 29,029 feet (8,849 m) above sea level. Located on the border between Nepal and Tibet, its extreme altitude and unpredictable weather make it one of the most dangerous places on the planet. Despite the risks, hundreds of climbers attempt to reach its summit every spring.
Read news articleNeed an excuse to eat a donut? Then you will be pleased to know that June 5, 2026, is National Donut Day. This sweet holiday is celebrated every year in the United States on the first Friday in June. It was created in 1938 by The Salvation Army to raise funds for those in need.
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