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Philadelphia cancels 4th of July parade due to extreme heat, organizers say - CBS News
Philadelphia’s Salute to Independence parade has been canceled due to extreme heat in the weather forecast.
What America’s 250th Birthday Extravaganza Is Really About - The Ringer
On July 4, the United States will ring in a milestone Independence Day. The capital is celebrating with a party that seeks to rewrite the nation’s history.
A new plan to keep the Reflecting Pool clean – including annual purge of ‘nasty’ muck - CNN
A new, intensive plan to keep the Reflecting Pool on the National Mall clean is emerging after the Trump administration spent months trying to turn the iconic memorial sparkling blue at the behest of President Donald Trump.
Trump’s Freedom 250 draws corporate sponsors with business before his administration - CNBC
Companies with federal interests — including Boeing, Lockheed Martin and Oracle — are sponsoring a Trump-aligned effort celebrating America’s 250th birthday.
Australian officials ask fans to respect the privacy of Neil, a trouble-making seal - NPR
The 5-year-old seal has a social media following twice the size of Tasmania’s population, and his antics include bending traffic bollards and blocking roads.
Powerful general appears in public as Iran readies for Khamenei funeral - AP News
A powerful general who leads Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard emerged publicly for the first time in months as Tehran prepares for the dayslong funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Photos published online by Iranian state media s…