Jul 02 Watch 2:55 News Wrap: Embattled Uvalde schools police chief steps down from city council By PBS NewsHour Weekend In our news wrap Saturday, the district police chief for Uvalde schools has resigned from his position on the City Council amid a growing outcry, Texas' top court ruled against a temporary four-day window to abortion access, New York reimposed… Continue watching
Jul 01 Watch 3:52 Supply chain issues put a damper on July 4 fireworks By Stephanie Sy, Layla Quran Problems with the global supply chain have impacted nearly every sector of the economy. Now Americans preparing to celebrate Independence Day may find increased prices on the fireworks aisle, or their cities canceling fireworks displays altogether. Stephanie Sy has the… Continue watching
Jun 30 All eyes on airlines as Fourth of July holiday weekend nears By David Koenig, Associated Press If you're flying this holiday weekend, be prepared for crowded airports, full planes, and higher-than-normal chances that your flight will be delayed or even canceled. Continue reading
Jul 05 Watch 6:09 What being an American means to this author, host and former British citizen By Amna Nawaz, Ali Rogin The Fourth of July weekend is a moment to celebrate the founding ideals of our republic and how our democracy inspires immigrants to journey toward a new life. Amna Nawaz talks to a British-turned-American author Roger Bennett about his unique… Continue watching
Jul 01 How to plan a COVID-safe 4th of July By Isabella Isaacs-Thomas Choosing COVID-safe July 4th activities requires an assessment of both vaccine science and your personal risk tolerance. Continue reading
Jun 30 Skip the fireworks this record-dry July 4th, fire scientists urge the U.S. West By Philip Higuera, The Conversation, Alexander L. Metcalf, Dave McWethy, Jennifer Balch, the Conversation The heat wave hitting the northwestern U.S. and Canada has caused record-dry levels in many regions. Over 100 scientists warn against fireworks on 4th of July, citing wildfires as a major concern. Continue reading
Jul 04 Watch 5:34 Native Americans protest Trump’s Mt. Rushmore rally By PBS NewsHour In a fiery speech, President Trump railed against “angry mobs” that were trying to “tear down statues” at a rally at Mt. Rushmore on Friday. Despite warnings, there were few facemasks and little social distancing at the event, which saw… Continue watching
Jul 04 Much of US scales back on holiday, but Trump plans to go big By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press As coronavirus cases spike, public health officials are pleading with Americans to avoid large crowds and hold more muted Independence Day celebrations, but subdued is not President Donald Trump’s style, and he aimed to go big, promising a “special evening”… Continue reading
Jul 03 Watch 8:56 Major U.S. cities struggle to keep residents compliant as virus surges As the Fourth of July approaches, coronavirus cases are rising across the country, with businesses and public spaces again closing down as a result. Where does the U.S. stand in terms of managing this public health crisis? Judy Woodruff talks… Continue watching
Jul 03 Watch 11:57 David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart on coronavirus failures, anti-Trump Republicans New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post columnist Jonathan Capehart join Judy Woodruff to analyze the latest news, including the possibility that the Washington Redskins will change their name amid growing pressure for racial justice, the failures that… Continue watching