New federal rule would protect workers from heat, Trump's sentencing delayed and Clark and Reese join WNBA All-Star team

Good morning, all. I’m Divya, filling in while Lily is on vacation. Are you planning for July 4? Here’s where to get food deals and watch TV specials, including the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest. Now, on to the news.

NEED TO KNOW

New rules to protect workers from extreme heat

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration proposed new rules to protect workers from excessive heat — a first for the agency as extreme weather becomes more common.

The rule: It’d require employers to identify heat hazards, provide workers with water and shade and mandate rest breaks. If finalized, it would help protect an estimated 36 million U.S. workers. [AP]

Political divide: The rules are likely to face challenges, as states like California have passed safety standards while others like Florida have blocked local governments from instituting them. [Politico]

Record heat: The proposal comes as many across the U.S. have faced intense heat waves, including one this week that threatens to bring all-time highs to the Southwest. [AccuWeather]

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

??WNBA All-Stars

Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese are set to play together for Team WNBA when it faces Team USA in the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game. It’ll be the first time the game features two rookies since 2014. [Yahoo Sports]

?? Trump's sentencing

The judge in Donald Trump’s hush money trial delayed his sentencing, which was supposed to happen next week, to Sept. 18 after the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on presidential immunity. [Yahoo News]

??Emergency abortions

Federal health agencies reminded hospitals of their obligation to provide emergency abortions when necessary, even if they’re in states where the procedure is banned, after a recent Supreme Court ruling. [CNN]

??Gaza evacuations

A U.N. official said that roughly 1.9 million of the 2.2 million people in Gaza have been displaced after Israel ordered thousands to evacuate from Khan Younis in southern Gaza. [New York Times]

??New Damon, Affleck movie

Netflix confirmed that best friends and collaborators Matt Damon and Ben Affleck will reunite to produce and star in a new thriller titled RIP. A release date and plot details weren’t announced. [Variety]

WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY

??Despicable Me 4 is in theaters today. Here’s how to watch all the Despicable Me and Minions movies in chronological order. [Deadline]

??Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, starring Eddie Murphy and Kevin Bacon, premiered overnight on Netflix. [USA Today]

?In baseball, the Red Sox and the Marlins play at 6:40 p.m. ET on the MLB app. [Miami Herald]

??In women’s basketball, the Mercury face the Wings at 8 p.m. ET on WNBA League Pass. [AP]

??And don’t forget to: Read your daily horoscope. Play the Crossword. Check the forecast in your area.

TODAY IN HISTORY

In 1985, the hit comedy Back to the Future, starring Michael J. Fox, came out. Here are 34 tiny details you may have missed from the movie and its sequels. [BuzzFeed]

3 QUESTIONS

...about a new Biden-Trump poll

Anthony asked Andrew Romano, who’s covering the election, to break down the results of a new Yahoo News/YouGov poll conducted after last week’s debate.

Anthony: What did the survey find regarding the candidates’ debate performance?

Andrew: Our new poll shows it was a disastrous night for Biden. A full 63% of voters said his performance was “poor,” and a clear majority (57%) thought Trump won.

Anthony: What do the results tell us about voters’ sentiment toward the two candidates?

Andrew: I was surprised by one stat: More voters now think Biden’s age (42%) is a bigger problem than Trump’s criminal charges (38%). Before the debate, those numbers were reversed.

Anthony: How does this affect the race going into November?

Andrew: Good question. Our poll showed support for Biden (43%) dropping a few points versus Trump (45%). But Trump didn’t really gain ground, so the race is still too close to call.

Go deeper: Read Andrew’s full report.

FEEL-GOOD MOMENT

Jack Kraszewski, a 100-year-old World War II veteran who was drafted before he could graduate high school in 1943, was recently given an honorary high school diploma and honored with a parade. “Words can’t describe how much I enjoyed it,” he said. [People]

Have a great July 4. We’re off for the holiday tomorrow. See you on Friday!

?? P.S. Before you go, your daily advice: If you’re grilling tomorrow, keep raw meat chilled below 40 degrees until it’s ready to cook. It can help you avoid food poisoning. [Yahoo Life]

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