America Celebrates Hot and Divided | Sacramento News

As America marks its 250th anniversary with dazzling fireworks, parades, and new citizenship oaths, sweltering heat waves are reshaping the festivities — forcing cancellations, turning hot dog contests into endurance tests, and casting a shadow over political divisions that simmer beneath the surface. Amid masked protesters waving Confederate flags and leaders from across the spectrum delivering speeches, the nation grapples with its past, contends with its present, and looks ahead — all under a blistering sky. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7236f63cad16ba6e