NewsNation Articles: July 4, 2021

Tropical Storm Elsa hits Cuba Monday, Florida later this week Scale, details of massive Kaseya ransomware attack emerge Photos: how America celebrated its 245th birthday Demolition widens search at Florida building site, but storms threaten ‘Arctic Sombrero’: South Dakota man invents innovative can cooler for beer lovers World War II love letters reunited with family after being found at Arkansas Goodwill Virtual reality ‘playgrounds’ open at malls across the US Sha’Carri Richardson: Biden says ‘rules are rules’ on sprinter’s Olympic ban Actor Will Smith pays for July 4 fireworks in New Orleans National Hot Dog and Sausage Council says there’s an unacceptable way to eat a hot dog Jimmy, Rosalynn Carter mark 75 years of ‘full partnership’ 99% of COVID deaths in US are unvaccinated people; Fauci calls it ‘sad’ Suez Canal says deal reached to free seized vessel Governor: Heat death toll at least 95 in Oregon alone Surfside pushes back on report on delayed building repairs Massachusetts police ID suspects in armed highway standoff ‘America is back’: President Biden gives July 4th message, encourages vaccines Sizzling summer: West gets hotter days as East gets hot, sticky nights Counselors work to ease grief over Florida building collapse Joey Chestnut breaks record at Nathan’s hot dog eating contest in Coney Island; Michelle Lesco takes women’s title Race is on to get rental assistance out to avert evictions Which states buy the most American cars? Tampa Bay, other parts of Florida under state of emergency due to Tropical Storm Elsa After year of pandemic cancellations, Americans celebrate July Fourth with a bang Biden: US ‘coming back together,’ but COVID-19 not yet finished Vatican says pope ‘reacted well’ to intestinal surgery Man arrested, charged in LA fireworks explosion that left 17 injured ‘This is why fireworks are illegal in the City of Austin’: 2 homes go up in flames Tyson recalls 8.5M pounds of chicken over possible listeria after 1 death Japan’s leader pushes rescue after deadly mudslide hits town Hallmark now lets you send real cards from your phone in your own handwriting. Here’s how to try it for free. Cuba evacuates 180,000 as Tropical Storm Elsa approaches Collapsed Florida building set for overnight demolition, search resumes Monday Concern about COVID-19 spike looms over Fourth of July celebrations Philippine military plane crashes, at least 31 dead, 50 rescued Is your fireworks display safe? Tips to avoid a trip to the ER Workers at famous doughnut shop claim they were fired after heat-related walkout Petition calling for $2,000 a month stimulus nears 2.5 million signatures ☀ July 4: Demolition planned for collapsed condo building, 11 in custody after standoff on Massachusetts highway