July 4th events threatened by heat wave. And, Russia strikes on Ukraine's capital

July 4th events threatened by heat wave. And, Russia strikes on Ukraine's capital summarizes how extreme heat is disrupting U.S. Independence Day plans and how Russia launched strikes on Ukraine’s capital. Ahead of the 250th anniversary of the United States, communities from Texas to the East Coast face forecasts near 102 degrees Fahrenheit, with a heat index up to 113, prompting some places to cancel or shorten festivities, including Philadelphia’s Fourth of July parade route. In Washington, D.C., Capitol Police said they would decide that morning whether the public can attend the Capitol Fourth concert and fireworks. The newsletter also reports that Democrats on the House Natural Resources Committee released a 55-page report accusing Freedom 250 of enabling President Trump to turn the milestone into a “hotbed of corruption and self-enrichment.” In Kyiv, officials reported 30 people killed in missile and drone strikes tied to Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil refineries, as Zelenskyy said Ukraine needs more missile interceptors. The piece adds that U.S. Congress is in July recess and midterm politics are approaching.