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Jul 1, 2021

A 4th of July without fireworks?

Dry conditions and heat in parts of the West have raised the fire risk, so some cities are canceling fireworks celebrations. And even in places that are allowing shows, like with so much else these days, there’s a supply problem. Plus, an update on COVID vaccine passports from Europe. Also, a surge in tourism for national parks and what it means for local economies. And, our “Back to Business” series takes us today to Nebraska’s largest Black-owned business and how it’s handled the pandemic.

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Dry, hot weather in certain parts of the U.S. and supply chain issues are to blame.
Dry, hot weather in certain parts of the U.S. and supply chain issues are to blame.
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