Juneteenth proclaimed state holiday again in Alabama, after bill to make it permanent falters
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has reinstated Juneteenth, the day commemorating the abolition of slavery in the United States, as a state holiday, but legislative efforts to make it a permanent holiday in the state remain pending. has had a difficult time so far. Ivey’s office announced Monday that June 19 will be […]
Frederik X proclaimed king of Denmark after Queen Margrethe’s abdication
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Denmark's prime minister on Sunday proclaimed Frederick A large crowd gathered for the event. Margrethe, 83, became the first Danish monarch in nearly 900 years to voluntarily abdicate the throne. Thousands of people gathered outside the palace where the succession was taking place, creating an atmosphere of jubilation as the Scandinavian country […]