Soaring US coronavirus cases, hospitalisations overshadow July 4 celebrations

CORONAVIRUS | Rising coronavirus cases in 39 US states cast a shadow over the nation's Fourth of July celebrations as health experts worried that holiday parties will cause a further spike in infections that could overwhelm hospitals.

After towns and cities across the country cancelled annual fireworks displays to avoid large crowds gathering, many Americans launched bottle rockets and Roman candles from streets and suburban backyards to commemorate Independence Day...