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It’s July 3, 2020.

Here’s what you need to know.

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A pandemic-era July 4th

This weekend’s celebrations will look very different from years past, with many parts of the country closing beaches, banning large gatherings, and shutting bars. As new confirmed coronavirus infections topped 50,000 in the U.S. for a second day this week, Texas and Kansas said face masks will now be required in public for most residents. The Wall Street Journal

Arizona, Mississippi, Tennessee, Texas, and Nevada are seeing record COVID-19 hospitalizations as recently reported infections evolve into serious illnesses. The Washington Post

The unemployment rate fell and the U.S. economy regained 4.8 million jobs in June, but the surge in cases could threaten the recovery. ABC News

How to celebrate safely this weekend, plus a map of the virus’s spread, in our always-updating COVID-19 hub. Apple News Spotlight

GHISLAINE MAXWELL WAS ARRESTED in New Hampshire. The socialite is accused of grooming and abusing girls in a sex-trafficking ring run by her longtime associate Jeffrey Epstein. Prosecutors said Maxwell had been in hiding since Epstein was arrested last summer. He later died in prison by suicide. NBC New York

THE WASHINGTON REDSKINS were asked by sponsor FedEx to change their name, which has long been condemned as a slur against Native Americans. The move comes days after major brands were reportedly asked by investors to cut ties with the team. ESPN

SECRET EVIDENCE from Robert Mueller’s Russia report will not be revealed before the November election — a blow to House Democrats. The Supreme Court said it will hear arguments over whether Congress should have access to redacted information in its next term. POLITICO

Cover Story

8 Things to Grill That Aren’t Burgers

Why limit yourself to meat? This Fourth of July, we’re grilling pizza, avocados, watermelon, and more. O, The Oprah Magazine

The Coronavirus

Be careful this weekend: Hand sanitizer and fireworks are a dangerous combo. The Sacramento Bee

Three months in, these people are still ravaged by the effects of COVID-19. The Wall Street Journal

A look at the surprisingly deep — and often troubling — history of “social distancing.” Time

Five Stories We’re Talking About Today

The deadliest mass shootings are often preceded by this warning sign. Bloomberg

As small towns in the South host Black Lives Matter protests, residents grapple with the past. The American South

The fall of Quibi: How did a star-studded $1.75 billion Netflix rival crash so fast? The Guardian

In a mystery of cosmic proportions, a giant star has vanished without a trace. Gizmodo

RVs might be the safest way to vacation right now. Here’s a guide to finding the perfect one. New York Magazine

The Last Word

“	It is still a political statement to just put beautiful images of Black and brown people out into the world, and it is necessary.”

Leslie Odom Jr. — who stars in Hamilton, out today on Disney+ — discusses the show’s duels, onstage and off. Los Angeles Times

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