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For This Fourth of July, Officials Say Celebrate Freedom by Staying Home July 3, 2020
As the nation staggers toward a holiday weekend during the coronavirus pandemic, health officials are pleading with residents to not make a bad situation worse.
Texas Governor Reverses Course and Orders Face Masks July 3, 2020
In an abrupt reversal, Gov. Greg Abbott directed Texans in all counties with 20 or more coronavirus cases to wear face masks in public places. He also authorized limits on public gatherings.
All Eyes on Bars as Virus Surges and Americans Go Drinking July 3, 2020
Governors were closing bars — again — in some states as coronavirus clusters emerged. Even federal health officials have pointed to bars as a problem.
Colleges Rescinding Admissions Offers as Racist Social Media Posts Emerge July 2, 2020
Amid a national accounting over racism after George Floyd’s death, at least a dozen schools have revoked admissions offers to incoming students.
This Year’s Summer Campground: Our Bedrooms and Living Rooms July 4, 2020
Summer camp in the pandemic looks just like a screen. But what happens when kids run away from the computer?
New Administration Memo Seeks to Foster Doubts About Suspected Russian Bounties July 3, 2020
Criticized for its inaction, the Trump administration commissioned a new look at a months-old intelligence assessment. It emphasizes gaps.
‘They Have Lost Control’: Why Minneapolis Burned July 4, 2020
After George Floyd’s death, pent-up frustrations, provocateurs and inexperienced leadership led to mayhem for three nights.
Rudolfo Anaya, a Father of Chicano Literature, Dies at 82 July 3, 2020
His coming-of-age novel “Bless Me, Ultima” reframed the way many in New Mexico viewed their own history, even as school districts tried to ban it.

The Guardian, UK

Coronavirus live news: pubs reopen in England, as Victoria announces 'hard lockdown' July 4, 2020
Fourth of July holiday weekend starts 53,000 new cases on Friday; WHO changes timeline of how it was alerted to virus; England’s pubs reopen. Follow all the developments liveWhat we’re learning about Covid as US states open upHow Victoria’s outbreak divided AustraliaScotland and Wales attack UK government’s shambolic travel changes 8.47am BST Four residents […]
New York hails comeback from Covid-19, but hidden dangers lie ahead July 4, 2020
The virus could be reimported to New York City from other parts of the US as several states record surgesPatience and Fortitude are proud advocates of social distancing and mask-wearing. The famous marble lions which guard the steps of the New York Public Library on Fifth Avenue and 42nd St have sat 90ft apart for more than a century, and this week were ador […]
One school, 25 bereavements: Essex head fears emotional impact of Covid-19 July 4, 2020
Vic Goddard is one of many school leaders daunted by the burden of supporting pupils and staff through their griefCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageVic Goddard is trying not to cry. The headteacher of Passmores academy in Harlow and star of the 2011 TV series Educating Essex is thinking about the 23 pupils and two staff at his schoo […]
'Bit like normal again': hair salons and wedding venues reopen in England July 4, 2020
Marriages and haircuts take place the minute the government’s coronavirus lockdown deadline passes at midnightWhether it’s getting a haircut or getting married, a small sense of normality has returned to England just after midnight, with hair salons and wedding venues reopening.Sandra Jacobs was among the first people through the door at Tusk Hair in Camden […]
Portugal angered at being left off England's safe travel list July 3, 2020
Foreign minister points out his country’s death rate from Covid-19 is a fraction of the UK’sCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coveragePortugal’s tourism sector reacted with fury and disbelief at England’s decision to maintain a quarantine regime for travellers coming from the country despite the UK having a higher death toll.Portugal was le […]
US under siege from 'far-left fascism', says Trump in Mount Rushmore speech July 4, 2020
US president enflames national tensions with attack on ‘leftwing revolution’ and plan for national memorial of statues of ‘American heroes’Standing beneath Mount Rushmore on the eve of American independence day, Donald Trump staged a defiant celebration of what critics say is white identity politics and warned the nation’s history is under siege from “far-le […]
Netflix stands by hit film 365 Days despite Duffy's sex trafficking criticism July 4, 2020
Streaming platform says it is giving viewers ‘more choice’ after British singer accuses film of glamourising rapeNetflix will continue to stream hit Polish film 365 Days despite calls for its withdrawal, including by British singer Duffy, who accused it of glamourising rape and sex trafficking.The Welsh singer-songwriter wrote an open letter to the Netflix c […]
Global report: WHO changes timeline on virus alert as cases top 11m July 4, 2020
UN health body says it found out about the outbreak itself, not via Chinese officials; US cases increase 53,000 on Friday; English pubs reopenCoronavirus latest updatesThe World Health Organization was alerted to the coronavirus crisis by its own office in China, and not by the local authorities, according to reports, as worldwide cases of Covid-19 passed 11 […]

The BBC

Mount Rushmore: Trump denounces 'cancel culture' at 4 July event July 4, 2020
President Trump rails against anti-racism protesters who toppled statues in a speech marking 4 July.
Coronavirus: Brazil's Bolsonaro waters down law requiring face masks July 3, 2020
Brazil's president vetoes articles making masks obligatory in shops, churches and schools.
Coronavirus: UK government's quarantine-free list 'absurd' July 4, 2020
Portuguese leaders say the country's exclusion from a list drawn up by the UK government is "absurd".
Edouard Philippe: France's former PM faces probe into Covid-19 response July 3, 2020
Hours after Philippe's resignation, an inquiry is launched into the government's handling of Covid-19.
Nagaland dog meat: Animal rights groups hail ban as 'major turning point' July 4, 2020
Animal rights groups say a ban on the sale of dog meat in Nagaland is a milestone.
'Fourth of July isn't for people who look like me' July 3, 2020
What does the Fourth of July mean to black Americans?
Elijah McClain: Denver officers fired for pictures mocking man's death July 4, 2020
Three officers are sacked in Denver, Colorado after they shared photos re-enacting a chokehold.
Coronavirus: Air France set to cut more than 7,500 jobs July 3, 2020
Air France-KLM plans thousands of job cuts at its French arm as the air industry reels from the pandemic.