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Heat, History, and Division at the Holidays | Los Angeles News
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As fireworks prepare to light the sky, Americans navigate a charged holiday weekend marked by record-breaking heat and fiery political rhetoric. President Trump’s Mount Rushmore speech framed communism as America’s greatest threat — echoing Cold War fears — while sweltering temperatures forced cancellations and delays across major cities. Amid the discomfort and division, communities found moments of unity, resilience, and reflection. From air-conditioned escapes to mayors invoking national ideals, the nation grapples with its contradictions — hoping, even as temperatures rise, that the holiday can spark shared purpose.
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