Southern California is under an excessive heat warning until Monday. Heat-related illnesses, poor air quality, and an elevated risk of wildfires are expected. Coastal areas will have lower temperatures due to the marine layer.

The Fourth of July is a dangerous holiday due to fireworks, resulting in many emergency room visits. Fireworks have become a tradition in America's Independence Day celebrations, leading to a steady increase in injuries over the years. Education about the dangers of fireworks is crucial, especially for children, in order to prevent accidents and injuries.

The recent Supreme Court ruling against race-based admissions policies at U.S. colleges is praised by advocates who believe in judging individuals based on character and personal responsibility rather than race. The ruling promotes equality of opportunity and challenges the assumption of black Americans' intellectual inferiority. Affirmative action policies have not successfully helped black communities but rather hindered personal responsibility and hard work. Meritocracy should guide college admissions.

Basketball player Fred VanVleet signs a $130 million deal with the Houston Rockets, leaving the Toronto Raptors. There is a humorous comment from Drake about VanVleet joining the Guangdong Dragons, also known as the Rockets.

Actor Jim Caviezel claims that The Walt Disney Company tried to remove references to 'God' from "The Count of Monte Cristo," leading to ridicule of his Christian beliefs. Despite pressure, Caviezel refused to comply, and the movie retained its original language. Disney has faced criticism for promoting transgender and gender ideology in its content.

The Digest, 7/2/2023 @730PM, CDT

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