Despite DC’s concerns, Trump plans huge July 4 fireworks show

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s July Fourth celebration on the National Mall will feature one of the largest fireworks displays ever and as many as 300,000 face masks will be given away to those who want them — but despite health concerns from D.C.’s mayor, no one apparently will be required to wear them.

Are fly anglers creative? Just look at their flies

Flies have been made from a wide variety of materials, ranging from feathers to foam, mylar strips to peacock herl, hair to metal beads and chenille to rabbit fur.

Utah’s Dixie State University considering name change

The university’s decision to revisit the issue comes amid a national outcry against racial injustice and police brutality following the death of George Floyd.

Congress reaches deal on extending paycheck protection

Congress reached a last-minute deal to extend the Paycheck Protection Program that keeps federal assistance flowing to small businesses through next month. The bill now goes to President Trump for a signature.

 
Nevada stepping up its fight against coronavirus

With Nevada pausing in its COVID-19 recovery plan through July amid rising rates of infection and illness, the state on Wednesday announced a new push to fight the disease through targeted outreach and intervention.