Good evening. This snapshot of stories and roundup is recommended just for you, based on your interests and reading history. | | | | (Finn Gomez/Getty Images) | | | | | | | What to know On America's 250th birthday, people planning to celebrate faced barriers and heat in D.C. as celebrations were disrupted. Events like the parade were canceled due to extreme temperatures, and security measures frustrated visitors. Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed. | | | | Column Michelle Singletary | | | | How was today's newsletter? | | | | | | | | |