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Biden says U.S. is close to "independence from a deadly virus"

President Joe Biden used his Fourth of July speech Sunday to declare that the U.S. is "closer than ever to declaring our independence from a deadly virus."

What he's saying: "This year, the Fourth of July is a day of special celebration," Biden said before a crowd of 1,000 essential workers and military families. "For we are emerging from the darkness of years. A year pandemic and isolation.


  • "A year of pain, fear, and heart-breaking loss. Just think back to where this nation was a year ago. Think back to where you were a year ago. And think about how far we've come."
  • Biden noted that "the battle against COVID-19" is not over. "We've got a lot more work to do," he added.

The big picture: The Biden administration appears to have fallen just short of the U.S. goal of vaccinating 70% of American adults with at least one dose by July 4.

  • CDC figures released Friday showed about 67% of the adult population had received at least one dose of the vaccine, while some 47% have had two.

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Biden administration suspends oil and gas leases in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

The Interior Department suspended nearly a dozen oil and gas leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge on Tuesday, the agency announced.

Why it matters: The move, which will require a new environmental analysis, will undo former President Trump's most significant environmental actions in his final days in office.

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Latin America and the Caribbean wait for COVID-19 vaccines

Data: Our World In Data; Map: Axios Visuals

Latin America and the Caribbeanhave the highest weekly death rate per capita of any region in the world, and it could climb, with vaccinations difficult to come by and hospitals still short on staff and equipment like ventilators and oxygen tanks.

Why it matters: Fewer than 10% of the people of Latin America and the Caribbean have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 since immunization campaigns started in December, mostly due to the low availability of doses.

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New England governors prepare emergency declarations as Hurricane Henri nears

The governors of Connecticut, New York and Rhode Island began making emergency preparations on Saturday as Hurricane Henri barreled toward New England.

Driving the news: A hurricane warning is in effect for the South shore of Long Island from Fire Island Inlet to Montauk Point, the north shore of Long Island from Port, Jefferson Harbor to Montauk Point, New Haven Connecticut to the west of Westport Massachusetts and Block Island.

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