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Elon Musk on Friday announced that Juneteenth is now a company holiday for Tesla and SpaceX — more than halfway through some employees’ shifts. “Juneteenth is henceforth considered a US holiday at Tesla & SpaceX,” Musk tweeted Friday. The announcement arrived a few hours after Tesla’s HR chief emailed workers to feel free to take …

Sheltering in place is causing Americans to get a little, well, squirrelly. So many folks have time on their hands because of coronavirus-spurred joblessness and lockdowns, they’re paying more attention to the bushy tailed rodents scampering outside their windows — and opening their wallets to make them happy, according to a Wall Street Journal story Friday. …

The Tampa Bay Lightning have halted Phase 2 of their NHL restart. As the NHL moves forward with its multi-tiered plan to restart the 2019-20 season after pausing due to coronavirus, the Lightning will temporarily close their training facilities after multiple players and staffers tested positive for COVID-19, according to multiple reports on Friday. Per …

Miley Cyrus is reminiscing on her breakout era. The “Slide Away” singer, 27, is celebrating the 10-year anniversary of her “Can’t Be Tamed” album by answering some fan questions on Twitter. When asked to name her most unforgettable moment from the era, Cyrus said it was her first performance at the G-A-Y nightclub in London …

AMC movie theaters won’t force guests to wear face masks when they begin reopening next month to avoid “political controversy,” according to a report. The theater chain — which has over 600 locations nationwide — is slated to reopen 450 locations on July 15, and expects to be almost fully reopened by the end of …

In case anyone needed a reminder that the labor dispute between Major League Baseball and the Players Association is just one thing that could erase the 2020 baseball season, the Phillies confirmed they are dealing with a coronavirus outbreak at their spring training facility in Clearwater, Fla. The outbreak, first reported by NBC Sports Philadelphia, …

TOKYO, June 19 – Japanese shoppers queued at Uniqlo stores and crashed its website on Friday as the clothing chain began selling face masks with breathable fabric used in the brand’s popular underwear, preparing for the coronavirus outbreak lasting through summer. Scenes of people standing in the rain waiting for stores to open were seen …

Mario admits to letting his looks go during quarantine. “I am woofing right now. My beard grew long and I am not getting haircuts,” the “Let Me Love You” singer told Page Six Style. Despite the lack of visits to the barbershop, he’s focusing on his beauty products. “I use Jojoba oil for my beard …

Celebrities are using their social media platforms to advocate for Juneteenth to be recognized as a national holiday in the U.S. Juneteenth, which falls on June 19, commemorates the end of slavery, but is only recognized as an official holiday in some states. “Happy Juneteenth!” Taylor Swift tweeted on Friday. “I want to thank @TheRoot …

TLC’s hit reality series “sMothered,” co-produced by The Post, follows six pairs of mothers and daughters with outlandish relationships. Halfway through Season 2, there’s already been a mother-daughter colon cleanse and shower-sharing (from Florida based duo Mary and Brittani), as well as date-crashing from several pairs (including Las Vegas duo Sunhe and Angelica) and lots …