Your weekend must reads: Fourth of July edition📰

Fourth of July, travel outlook for the long weekend, shopping deals and more must reads from USA TODAY. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

The Short List   Saturday, July 2 Good morning, friends of The Short List! It's John, and I hope your Fourth of July weekend is already off and running. Why not relax with some great reads from the USA TODAY Network? 🎇First off: For many Americans, the Fourth of July means fireworks, parades, barbeques and red, white and blue gear. But here's the history behind Independence Day, why we celebrate it on July 4 ... and why fireworks became a thing. 💰More July 4th fun – shopping: Our friends at Reviewed have rounded up some of the best Fourth of July sales going on now at Amazon, Walmart, Lowe's and more. Best Buy is offering big savings on tech, appliances and more. Walmart is celebrating with great deals on TVs, pools, bikes and more. Most of the major chains will be open for business; check out our list of retailers and their store hours. Here are more handy tips for enjoying the Fourth of July weekend.  • ✈️Flying for July 4th weekend? It's shaping up to be a bumpy ride • 🐶How to keep your dog calm during fireworks • ✨Products to help keep yourself calm if you suffer from PTSD or anxiety • 🍲10 red, white and blue foods that will make your July 4th party sparkle • 🍔Ring in the holiday with these hot grill deals • 🚗Car deals: How to outwit high prices, shortages There are more awesome reads below.👇 Have a great Fourth of July! Elvis was mocked for his health problems. We should've shown empathy After years of being mocked, Elvis Presley and his struggles are being shown in movies like 2022's "Elvis," which humanizes him beyond his fame. LGBTQ couples denied parental rights in growing gay backlash How can I get Plan B? What to know about the pill after Dobbs decision Mick Mulvaney: It's getting tougher to argue Trump is innocent OPINION Are you too nice? Here's when that's a problem. Kentucky toddler becomes youngest current member of US Mensa NASA baffled by 'mystery rocket' that crashed into the moon These travelers' favorite hidden gems have been taken over by crowds Creeps and untraceable calls: Reality for female sports broadcasters Sheetz lowers gas prices to $3.99 a gallon through July 4 weekend Exclusive e-Edition: Read today's newspaper online, and access hundreds of newspapers across the USA TODAY Network.   Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe • Manage Newsletters • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights • Privacy Notice • Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy • Feedback © 2022 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22102