Morning Brief: July 4

by Stephanie Colombini | 07/04/2014 | 5:00am

Wishing everybody a happy 4th of July! Let's hope the rain holds up for BBQs and fireworks.

Here's what's going on in New York City on Independence Day. [Timeout]

Weather

Possible showers and thunderstorms today, with a high near 79. More chances of rain tonight, with a low around 63. [Full Forecast]

Need to Know

Hurricane Arthur looms over East Coast. [CNN]

Unfinished overpass collapses in Brazilian World Cup city, kills at least two. [ABC News]

New York Governor Cuomo embraces new and controversial A.I.D.S. prevention pill. [NY Times]

Curator sheds light on America's national anthem. [WFUV]

Sports

The New York Yankees are in Minnesota playing the Twins this afternoon at 3:10.

The New York Mets host the Texas Rangers tonight at 7:10.

On Stage Tonight

Fool's Gold presents Nick Catchdubs & Friends @ Webster Hall, 11.

Phish @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center, 7:30.

Today in History

In 1960, the 50-star American flag we know today makes it debut in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.