Available through the Colonial Penn program. It has an affordable rate starting at 9. 95 a month. No medical exam, no health questions. Your acceptance is guaranteed. And this plan has a guaranteed lifetime rate lock, so your rate can never go up for any reason. So call now for free information. And youll also get this free beneficiary planner. And its yours just for calling. So call now. Last week in yellowstone park. People camping nearby say she kept approaching the bison, trying to pet it. They say that clearly irritated the bison, which finally attacked. The woman was thrown 10 to 15 feet in the air, then they say she got up and it hit her again. She has since been released from the hospital. Authorities are ramping up warnings about Fireworks Safety this holiday weekend. New yorks Fire Department released this video of a brooklyn man unknowingly sending a firework into his own home, destroying the house. Meanwhile, across the country, officials are cracking down on the use and sales of illegal fireworks. This as complaints about illegal fireworks are soaring. Returning now to a frightening armed confrontation in the parking lot of a chipotle near detroit. It allegedly started with a physical bump at the entrance to the restaurant, then quickly escalated amid accusations of racism. Heres abcs alex perez. She got the gun on me reporter after this disturbing video showing a white woman pointing a gun at a black mom and her teenage daughter, authorities in michigan charging that woman and her husband with felony assault. Two very different stories from two different groups. Both sides claiming they felt extremely threatened. Reporter those charges come after this video went viral. Authorities say the conflict started after the parties allegedly bumped into each other at a chipotle restaurant. She did something wrong, she needs to apologize. This ignorant woman walked into a 15yearold, and youre on camera. Reporter the woman, gillian, claiming she was blocked from entering her car before her husband ushers her into the vehicle. Westenberg rolls down her window. Why would you bump her . Reporter hill appears to move to the back of the vehicle, and thats when things escalate. As it reverses, Authorities Say hill believed they were trying to hit her, so she pounded on the rear window. Westenberg storms out of the car with her finger on the trigger. If convicted of felony assault, the husband and wife could face up to four years behind bars. Alex perez, abc news, chicago. Coming up, the legacy of hugh downs. Were opening up the abc news vault to some of his most exciting reports. Good evening. Im hugh downs. Im Barbara Walters, and this is 20 20. This morning, we are remembering the life and legacy of former 20 20 anchor hugh downs. Downs passed away at his home in scottsdale, arizona, at the age of 99. This morning, were opening up the abc news vault to june 10th, 1988, when he and Barbara Walters were celebrating the tenth anniversary of 20 20. From the day hugh arrived on this program, he brought to it a steadiness and a sense of authority, plus the kindness that is an intricate part of his personality. But when hes away from this desk, clark kent turns into superman, and we live vicariously through his adventures. As youll see, sometimes hell bring an old friend along. In the summer of 1985, hugh teamed up with geraldo and took us on a yacht race from cape cod, massachusetts, to the island of bermuda. Later that evening in compliance with race rules, we turned off the boats electronic navigational aids. From now on wed be relying on the navigator, in our case me, to guide her across the seas featureless landscape. In the British Virgin islands they went diving for sunken treasure. Their search didnt lead to gold, but they did uncover a 17th century cannon believed to be from the treasure ship the san ignacio. In another underwater report, swimming with sea lions off the coast of california, hugh became the victim what was he calls the worlds most insignificant shark e over00t f catalina island, we ran across horn sharks. This one i had wasnt much more than a yard long. I grabbed him by the tail and he started to swim away, trying to get away from me. And i didnt reckon on how flexible these little animals are. He arced around and got me in the wrist. It tore my suit. Then i let go of him and he swam away a little ways and then he turned around and charged me. I hit him in the nose, and he went away then. Reporter hugh was a little less anxious to punch this shark in a nose, a 16foot great white he met recently in australia. Hugh traded in his wet suit for a snowsuit when he went on assignment to the south pole. Scientists gave hugh the singular honor of actually repositioning the pole within 20 inches of earths axis. I dont want to miss. No. I had my squire fetch my lance and my shield. Hughs love for adventure has brought us many exciting and farout stories over the last decade. In 1981, he shared with us one of his own personal pleasures, the spectacular world of gliding. As he took us for a glorious ride high above the arizona desert. Sunset is the most peaceful time, of course, with the heat of the d the lift and the soaring are over. Now were simply gliding. As the ship and the sun both descend. He leaves behind such a big legacy. And he was a man of many talents. He was a composer, environmentalist, and even has an asteroid named after him. Yes, yes, he does. And there have been a lot of remembrances happening here at abc news when it comes to mr. Hugh downs. Chuck seaverson, who is an abc news radio anchor, called him one of those oldschool real deals around here, 20 20 ep called him an explorer rather than a reporter, and Barbara Walters once called him a gentleman in every day. Hugh downs dead at the age of 99. Food soils some detergents can leave behind, washing away even the smallest food residue, so it doesnt redeposit on your dishes. And oxi is cascades most powerful clean, formulated without any chlorine bleach, for a deep hygienic clean you can see and feel. Cascade the power of oxi. The 1 recommended brand in north america. About the Colonial Penn program. Here to tell you if youre age 50 to 85, and looking to buy Life Insurance on a fixed budget, remember the three ps. What are the three ps . The three ps of Life Insurance on a fixed budget are price, price, and price. A price you can afford, a price that cant increase, and a price that fits your budget. Im 54. Alex, whats my price . You can get coverage for 9. 95 a month. 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Febreze fabric refresher, for an allover freshness youll love. Time for insomniac theater, previewing two movies opening at your Home Box Office this fourth of july holiday weekend. Meaning, of course, streaming in your own living room. And were starting with a war drama that tells a story of the battle of kamdesh. 56 soldiers posted at a deadly outpost in afghanistan were forced to do battle with insurgents during Operation Enduring freedom. The talibans still here. This is the big one, saddle up enemy in the water. Ill hang back and provide cover we need to retake this town. We dont have any air support, manpower. Our men are trapped up there. Our army depot is 40 yards away. Theres everything we need to stay in this fight. Let me do this, sir. Starring Orlando Bloom and scott eastwood, the outpost is scoring a solid 91 on rotten tomatoes. Its the most exhilarating new movie audiences have been offered since the shutdown began. And steve pond calls it a gripping experience. Next, to a highly anticipated live stage Screen Production from our Parent Company disney. Hamilton stars Linmanuel Miranda along with the original broadway cast of the musical miranda also wrote, composed, and produced. I was like, can we turn the music up . They dont make us pay extra, right . We can play this music, right . Linmanuel miranda did everything, composed, produced, all of it. Telling the story, the life and career of Alexander Hamilton. But the word got around they said this kid is insane took up a collection just to send him to the mainland get your education dont forget from whence you came and the worlds going to know your name whats your name Alexander Hamilton, my name is Alexander Hamilton theres a million things i havent done but just you wait just you wait hamilton originally intended to be released in october 2021 was moved up to this weekend, and its scoring a perfect 100 on rotten tomatoes. Until now, the transfer of musicals from stage to screen has been unsatisfactory. Hamilton has set a new standard for others to follow. Peter travers calls it the streaming event of the year, just in time to cure our pandemic blues. Cannot wait. Have a Great Holiday weekend, everyone. This morning on world news now, concerns about holiday parties spreading the coronavirus. This is a category 6 hurricane of illness. New cases and record levels. Hospitals already overwhelmed. Plus more of the secret Service Testing positive. Firefighters sounding the alarm about fireworks. The new video showing someone accidentally lighting their house on fire with one. Plus, the new advice on where to stand even if youre only watching them. Celebrating the legacy of one of our own. Wchg hugh downs alongside an his career stretching back to the beginning of television. What we didnt know about his talents off camera. And stop, collaborate, and listen. Vanilla ice taking his own advice about a concert that was set for tonight. Plus, new respect for the queen of soul. And the cutest doubles match anywhere. A super skinny on this friday, july 3rd. Breaking news. We need you to stop, collaborate, and listen. You guys, when i heard the news, i had to immediately check on kenneth because i know how pumped he was. Yesterday during commercial breaks he was like go, ninja, go, ninja, go. She just learned about that song 24 hours ago. You were singing it. Yes, we knew this was going to happen, right . Wait till we tell you guys how many tickets had been sold before they canceled the vanilla ice concert down in texas. Go ahead, lets just put in your number right now, keep it in your head, and well confirm. Tweet us and lets see who gets the closest, abcwnn. Weve got to get to the latest developments with this pandemic. New cases are at record levels. There are now more than 2. 7 million cases of coronavirus in the u. S. , an increase of 53,000 in one day. Vice president mike pences trip to arizona this week was delayed by a day. Thats because between eight and Ten Secret Service agents preparing for the visit either tested positive or have displayed symptoms of coronavirus and had to be replaced. This latest surge of cases is raising new concerns going into the holiday weekend. This morning, hospitals across the country are bracing for the fourth of july. It makes me really nervous. I know after the fourth that we could potentially see another surge. If things dont change and people dont take it a little more serious, in the next two weeks, you know, who knows where we will be. This is a category 6 hurricane of illness. We cant evacuate, we need to stay in place. Reporter huge crowds and holiday parties threatening to set off a new surge of coronavirus infections, even as the nations top doctor warns the u. S. Is already at risk of losing control. Right now, if you look at the number of cases, its quite disturbing. And were setting records, practically, every day of new cases. That clearly is not the right direction. People that are having blood clots, thats another serious issue. Reporter hospitals in arizona are struggling with a surge of patients. And in t ion think e n hand500,000 people down here weekend. Reporter cities are closing beaches in hopes of controlling crowds. The governor reversing course, now mandating masks, after onethird of the state reported a Record Number of new cases thursday. Covid19 is not going away. In fact, its getting worse. Now more than ever, action by everyone is needed. Reporter houston reporting 1 in 5 covid19 tests are coming back positive. Some icus have hit full capacity. After memorial day weekend, our increase happened so quickly that it was just overwhelming. Reporter meanwhile, in missouris lake of the ozarks where memorial day pool parties made National Headlines due to the lack of social distancing, authorities are trying to prepare for record crowds this weekend. Chicago is the latest city to crack down on visitors coming from hot spots. The city now issuing a quarantine order. While Washington State is now allowing businesses to refuse service to anyone not wearing a face covering. In west hollywood, no mask will now cost you 300. It comes as california reports nearly 10,000 new cases in just 24 hours. In riverside county, icus are at 90 capacity, and nurses are on a tenday strike. Ppe shortage is nationwide, but i feel like our hospital has done an exceptionally poor job in terms of distributing ppe, maintaining our supply chain. Reporter in New Hampshire of course you know this is not good, because you can see theres a lot of air thats going to be able to get here. Reporter nursing home workers say after fighting to get fema to send them supplies, their deliveries are unsafe and flatout faulty. Weve been treated like garbage by the federal response throughout this entire crisis. The emphasis has been on hospitals. Nursing homes have been neglected, even though Nursing Homes have been hardest hit by the virus. Former republican president ial candidate herman cain is being treated for covid19 at a hospital in atlanta. Its unclear when he contracted the virus, but cain posted this photo from president trumps tulsa rally on june 20th with members of a group called black voices for trump. As you can see, no one is wearing a mask or social distancing. President trump is heading to south dakotas mt. Rushmore today for an Independence Day celebration. More than 100,000 people have requested tickets for the president s speech and the fireworks display. That sparked concern about the spread of coronavirus, especially since the governor announced face masks and social distancing are not required. Washington, d. C. s nfl team is facing increased corporate pressure to change its name. Fedex has asked the redskins to call themselves something else. The company owns the naming rights to the teams stadium. The request came as nike appeared to remove the teams merchandise from its website. Thisek fedex, nike and pepsico all received letters from shareholders calling on the companies to break ties with the franchise unless the name is changed. As we head into this holiday weekend, new warnings about complaints about illegal firework use are up in cities across the country. Just last month, the city of philadelphia received over 8,500 calls, but its more than just illegal fireworks experts are worried about this morning. Will ganss joins us now with more. Good morning, will. Good morning, mona. Fireworks are fun and theyre pretty to look at, but they are dangerous, even the little ones. In fact, sparklers caused the most fireworkrelated injuries last year, and roman candles arent much better. Look at the damage they caused for a guy just this week. New video from the fdny showing the dangers of fireworks. A brooklyn man unknowingly firing one through the window of his first floo minutes later, much of the twostory house engulfed in flames, the homeowner charged with arson in the fourth degree. This year fireworks are posing a bigger problem than ever due in large part to their exploding popularity. The consumer firework sales are going to really have a banner year. I think the general public, due to covid, is just itching to do something. Reporter the cpsc reporting about 10,000 injuries and 12 fireworksrelated deaths in 2019. With the holiday falling on a saturday this year, more fireworks are expected than usual, so safety is even more paramount. Remember to keep a bucket of water or garden hose handy at tis. And move away quickly. R but not all the problems come from physically setting off fireworks. A new study revealing another potential hazard, possible lung damage when toxic metal particles that fly out of consumer fireworks are inhaled. The study in the journal of particle and fiber toxicology discovered the toxins come from the metals in the fireworks that give them color. The doctor leading the study says more research is needed but recommends everyone stand downwind from the fireworks when they are set off. Now that you know where you should be standing, what about fido . Experts say to leave your pets at home with the windows closed and curtains drawn, with the radio or tv on to drown out the sounds of the fireworks. If you are leaving the tv on for your pet, remember not to leave on a channel that will show any of the fireworks displays. That sort of defeats the purpose. A lot to remember but its worth it to have a safe and fun fourth of july, you guys. Emphasis on safe. Thank you, will, for that report. Now to massachusetts where a gas station had a problem with its Fire Suppression system. Check out this stop shop in quincy. All of a sudden white foam starts streaming out of the canopy, but nothing was on fire. The Police Department wrote on social media, no, ladies and gentlemen, it did not snow in july. The station was left looking like a snow globe scene. But if it did snow in july, i mean nothing surprises us this year, right . Very true. A good old foam party there at that gas station. Look at that. Glass halffull approach. Looks like my early 20s. At the discotheque. Oh, you went to mexico. Coming up, a special fourth of July Fireworks polka. First, remembering hugh downs. The legendary 20 20 anchor has passed away at the age of 99. He was much more than a journalist. 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Do i use a toothpaste that or one thats good for my teeth . Now i dont have to choose. Crest 3d white. It removes up to 95 of surface stains. And strengthens enamel. From the number one toothpaste brand in america. Crest. Forbes says the midsized ford torino is a great value for todays driving. Hello, im hugh downs. Television legend hugh downs had many talents, from pitching cars to hosting game shows, and ultimately 20 20 right here on abc. Downs has passed away at the age of 99, leaving a legacy of storytelling and integrity here at abc news. Heres tom llamas. Good evening, im hugh downs, and this is 20 20. Reporter for more than 20 years, he was the reassuring voice of friday night. Good evening. Im hugh downs. Im Barbara Walters. And this is 20 20. Reporter hugh downs legendary career began decades earlier. At one point he logged more hours on television than any other person, though at first he didnt think tv would last. I thought it was a gimmick, like 3d movies, and it would just go away. Reporter so, the young man from akron, ohio, started out in radio. They 12. 50 a week. Thats how i started in broadcasting. Reporter when he finally made the jump to the small screen, he was everywhere. Jack parrs sidekick on the tonight show. What are you doing . Are you doing a show on the side here . Reporter the host of the classic game show concentration. Congratulations to you on that win. Reporter in 1962, he went over to nbcs today show. When the network was looking to pair him with a cohost, downs had an idea. I said, why dont we develop our own talent . They said, such as . I said, such as Barbara Walters. They said, shes a writer. I said, think shed do well on the air. Reporter and so began one of the longest partnerships in tv history. Ten years at nbc before the duo made the jump to abc news and 20 20. His stories took him up in the air now full left, feel how much rudder there is . Oh, yeah. Reporter deep into the ocean. I reached out and grabbed his pectoral fin. The skin felt like tiny beads glued onto steel. Reporter he played an astronaut for a story on training for space travel. True story, theres an asteroid named after him. 71,000 hugh downs. And every friday night that signoff. Were in touch, so you be in touch. Reporter hugh downs was married to his wife ruth for 73 years. They had two children. He wrote 17 books, played and composed music. But when Barbara Walters asked him that famous question, he was humble. You used to ask this of people. Im going to put you on the spot. How do you want to be remembered . I hope id be remembered as a guy who tried to do some good and who was, most importantly, was honest. I cant see any greatness that i would be remembered for, but if people think kindly of me, ill be happy at that. Our thanks to tom. An incredible legacy. When i think about hugh downs and i heard the news earlier, it took me right back to the 90s and watching him, growing up. My parents would let me stay up on friday nights. Sometimes i would fall asleep before the end of the show was over. But when it comes to 20 20, and at that age i didnt know the details or the impact of the stories, i just knew they were important. As a child you just dont know. I knew that the man and the woman at the helm of that program were doing Something Special there. So our thoughts, our prayers, with hugh downs family. We thank him for what he has done for this network, and he definitely will be missed. He will be remembered as he hoped and as a man of many talents. Were in touch, so you be in touch. The skinny is next. For bathroom odors that linger try febreze small spaces. Just press firmly and it continuously eliminates odors in the air and on soft surfaces. For 45 days. Ice ice baby ice ice baby time for the skinny starting with a 90s icon. We done told you yesterday that vanilla ice was set to play to a 2,500 capacity audience tonight in austin, texas. Well, this morning we are so sad to tell you that the concert is off. We are so shady. Postponed indefinitely amid heavy criticism for planning the event in the middle of a coronavirus pandemic. Because if you cant go to a vanilla ice concert during a pandemic, where can you go . That is very true, mona. But that may not have been the only reason, this coronavirus. What . As you mentioned, 2,500 capacity audience . Only 84 tickets had been sold before ticket sales were suspended. Still, vanilla ice tweeted, quote, for the safety and health of everyone, were going to stay home. Yeah, yeah, you know what . Its a pandemic. Things are crazy right now. Its for you, my fans. Want to keep you safe. You know what, everyone wins. Yes. Everyone. Next to some brandnew respect for the queen of soul. Proof that Aretha Franklins music will live on forever, this weeks billboard hot gospel songs chart shows franklins reimagine never gonna break my heonneteenth the top slot. And features the boys choir of harlem. What this means for franklins legacy is she has secured number one hits in every decade since the 1960s. Incredible. By the way, Jennifer Hudsons portrayal of the queen, respect, is set for release on christmas day. Cannot wait. Next to the one thing the coronavirus pandemic did not shut down, shark week. Our friends at the Discovery Channel are having quite a bit of fun this year with a new theme. Sharks theres still a lot you dont know. Theyve released a promo to tell us all about it. Watching shark week last night, i heard that the male shark has two peters. Apparently mr. Peters knew that a shark has two members. Of the jury. Todays evidence will show that sharks do indeed have two pickles. Two for the price of one. Oh, ill take two. Oh my god, they are full of shark week airs august 9 through 16 on discovery. No wonder theyre so popular in the ocean. Is that what they mean by, theres plenty of fish in the sea . Because the sharks have gotten all right. Next to buff, chiseled celebrities, theyre just like us. Yes, marvels superhero Kumail Nanjiani is opening up about those nowfamous shirtless abs photos he posted late last year. Remember that photo . He tells the Hollywood Reporter, hes sick of the attention, saying, quote, if i had known it was going to be like that, i wouldnt have done it because ive come to hate that picture. It comes amid the release of another picture of snap Mark Consuelos there in the middle, husband to our kelly ripa, who posted the photo on her i. G. Yeah, there it is, abs and all. Congrats, kelly. Thats mateo right there from all my children. She got a good one. Finally, Serena Williams has found the worlds most adorable doubles partner on the tennis court, her daughter, olympia. Guys, my heart. The tennis phenom posted snaps in matching outfits, mom and mini me wearing purple and striking the same pose. Serena also shared this video of a postgame high five. Looks like olympia is following in her moms footsteps, very cute. Upbeat music shes doing it again. No coverup spray here. Its the irresistibly fresh scent of febreze air effects. [harsh aerosol spray] cheaper aerosols can cover up odors, buryiodors in a flowery fog. Switch to febreze air effects febreze eliminates even the toughest odors from the air. And it uses a 100 natural propellant to leave behind a pleasant scent youll love. Use anywhere odors can spread. Freshen up, dont cover up. Febreze air effects. About the Colonial Penn program. Here to tell you if youre age 50 to 85, and looking to buy Life Insurance on a fixed budget, remember the three ps. What are the three ps . The three ps of Life Insurance on a fixed budget are price, price, and price. A price you can afford, a price that cant increase, and a price that fits your budget. Im 54. Alex, whats my price . You can get coverage for 9. 95 a month. Im 65 and take medications. Whats my price . Also 9. 95 a month. I just turned 80. Whats my price . 9. 95 a month for you too. If youre age 50 to 85, call now about the 1 most popular whole Life Insurance plan, available through the Colonial Penn program. It has an affordable rate starting at 9. 95 a month. No medical exam, no health questions. Your acceptance is guaranteed. And this plan has a guaranteed lifetime rate lock, so your rate can never go up for any reason. So call now for free information. And youll also get this free beneficiary planner. And its yours just for calling. So call now. Time for the mix on this day before the fourth of july. If youre going to the beach this weekend, if your beach is actually open, watch out for Something Like this. A bird of prey that apparently looks like it has a shark in its talons. Clutching it high above the beach there in south carolina, in the great state of south carolina, myrtle beach. But that apparently is a ladyfish. I saw this on twitter. I was freaked out. And i was like, nature, am i right . Well, i mean, shark is a delicacy in some areas. So maybe that eagle is just fine dining. Oh, yeah. Sharklite, a ladyfish. Its a ark. Its a ladyfish, mona. Speaking of taking flight, catch flights, not feelings . These people caught feelings about catching flights. Apparently one taiwanese airport allowed people to go through the airport checkin, go through security, board a flight, but guess what . The flight goes nowhere. What . Yeah, theyre just kicking it on a plane because they miss traveling. I wonder if they have random security checks like airports do. You know, the random ones. Anyways, apparently 7,000 people applied, 60 got picked. Polka. From high atop toms restaurant in coney island, brooklyn, usa. 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This is a category 6 hurricane of illness. New cases and record levels. Hospitals already overwhelmed. Plus more of the secret Service Testing positive. Firefighters sounding the alarm about fireworks. The new video showing someone accidentally lighting their house on fire with one. Plus the new advice on where to stand even if youre only watching them. Celebrating the legacy of one of our own. Im hugh downs, and this is 20 20. Watching hugh downs alongside Barbara Walters here on abc was a friday night tradition for millions of americans. His career stretching back to the beginning of television. What we didnt know about his talents off camera. And stop, collaborate, and listen. Vanilla ice taking his own advice about a concert that was set for tonight. Plus new respect for the queen of soul. And the cutest doubles match anywhere. A super skinny on this friday, july 3rd. Breaking news. We need you to stop, collaborate, and listen. You guys, when i heard the news, i had to immediately check on kenneth because i know how pumped he was. Yesterday during commercial breaks he was like go, ninja, go, ninja, go. She just learned about that song 24 hours ago. You w yes, kw this was goi wait till we tell you guys how many tickets had been sold before they canceled the vanilla ice concert down in texas. Go ahead, lets just no. Put in your number right now, keep it in your head, and well confirm. Tweet us and lets see who gets the closest, abcwnn. Well get to that in a moment. Weve got to get to the latest developments with this pandemic. New cases are at record levels. There are now more than 2. 7 million cases of coronavirus in the u. S. , an increase of 53,000 in 1 day. Vice president mike pences trip to arizona this week was delayed by a day. Thats because between eight and Ten Secret Service agents preparing for the visit either tested positive or have displayed symptoms of re this latest surge of cases is raising new concerns going into the holiday weekend. This morning, hospitals across the country are bracing for the fourth of july. It makes me really nervous. I know after the fourth that we could potentially see another surge. If things dont change and people dont take it a little more serious, in the next two we we will be. This is a category 6 hurricane of illness. We cant evacuate, we need to stay in place. Reporter huge crowds and holiday parties threatening to set off a new surge of coronavirus infections, even as the nations top doctor warns the u. S. Is already at risk of losing control. Right now, if you look at the number of cases, its quite disturbing. And were setting records, practically, every day of new cases. That clearly is not the right direction. People that are having blood clots, thats another serious issue. Reporter hospitals in arizona are struggling with a surge of patients. And in texas i dont think we can handle e weekend. Reporter cities are closing beaches in hopes of controlling crowds. The governor reversing course, now mandating masks, after onethird of the state reported a Record Number of new cases thursday. Covid19 is not going away. In fact, its getting worse. Now more than ever, action by everyone is needed. Reporter houston reporting 1 in 5 covid19 tests are coming back positive. Some icus have hit full capacity. After memorial day weekend, our increase happened so quickly that it was just overwhelming. Reporter meanwhile, in missouris lake of the ozarks where memorial day pool parties made National Headlines due to the lack of social distancing, authorities are trying to prepare for record crowds this weekend. Chicago is the latest city to crack down on visitors coming from hot spots. Ntine oer while Washington State is now allowing businesses to refuse service to anyone not wearing a face covering. In west hollywood, no mask will now cost you 300. It comes as california reports nearly 10,000 new cases in just 24 hours. In riverside county, icus are at 90 capacity, and nurses are on a tenday strike. Ppe shortage is nationwide, but i feel like our hospital has done an exceptionally poor job in terms of distributing ppe, maintaining our supply chain. Reporter in New Hampshire of course you know this is not good, because you can see theres a lot of air thats going to be able to get here. Reporter nursing home workers say after fighting to get fema to send them supplies, their deliveries are unsafe and flatout faulty. Weve been treated like garbage by the federal response throughout this entire crisis. The emphasis has been on hospitals. Nursing homes have been neglected, even though Nursing Homes have been hardest hit by the virus. Former republican president ial candidate herman cain is being treated for covid19 at a hospital in atlanta. Its unclear when he contracted the virus, but cain posted this photo from president trumps tulsa rally on june 20th with members of a group called black voices for trump. As you can see, no one is g a ml to south dakotas mt. Rushmore today for an Independence Day celebration. More than 100,000 people have requested tickets for the president s speech and the fireworks display. That sparked concern about the spread of coronavirus, especially since the governor announced face masks and social distancing are not required. Washington, d. C. s nfl team is facing increased corporate pressure to change its name. Fedex has asked the redskins to rights to the teams stadium. The request came as nike appeared to remove the teams merchandise from its website. This week fedex, nike, and pepsico all received letters from shareholders calling on the companies to break ties with the franchise unless the name is changed. As we head into this holiday weekend, new warnings about Fireworks Safety. Complaints about illegal firework use are up in cities across the country. Just last month the city of philadelphia received over 8,500 calls, but its more than just illegal fireworks experts are worried about this morning. Will ganss joins us now with more. Good morning, will. Good morning, mona. Fireworks are fun and theyre pretty to look at, but they are dangerous, even the little ones. In fact, sparklers caused the most fireworkrelated injuries last year, and roman candles arent much better. Look at the damage they caused for a guy just this week. New video from the fdny showing the dangers of fireworks. A brooklyn man unknowingly firing one through the window of his first floor home. Ner charged with arson in the fourth degree. This year fireworks are posing a bigger problem than ever due in large part to their exploding popularity. The consumer firework sales are going to really have a banner year. I think the general public, due to covid, is just itching to do something. Reporter the cpsc reporting about 10,000 injuries and 12 fireworksrelated deaths in 2019. With the holiday falling on a saturday this year, more fireworks are expected than usual, so safety is even more paramount. Remember to keep a bucket of water or garden hose handy at all times. Light fireworks one at a time and move away quickly. Never try to relight or handle malfunctioning fireworks. But not all the problems come from physically setting off fireworks. A new study revealing another potential hazard, possible lung damage when toxic metal particles that fly out of consumer fireworks are inhaled. Discovered the toxins come from the metals in the fireworks that give them color. The doctor leading the study says more research is needed but recommends everyone stand downwind from the fireworks when they are set off. Now that you know where you should be standing, what about fido . Experts say to leave your pets at home with the windows closed and curtains drawn, with the radio or tv on to drown out the sounds of the fireworks. If you are leaving the tv on for your pet, remember not to leave on a channel that will show any of the fireworks displays. That sort of defeats the purpose. A lot to remember but its worth it to have a safe and fun fourth of july, you guys. Emphasis on safe. Thank you, will, for that report. Now to massachusetts where a gas station had a problem with its Fire Suppression system. Check out this stop shop in quincy. All of a sudden white foam starts streaming out of the canopy, but nothing was on fire. The Police Department wrote on social media, no, ladies and gentlemen, it did not snow in july. The station was left looking like a snow globe scene. But if it did snow in july, i mean nothing surprises us this year, right . Very true. A good old foam party there at that gas station. Look at that, glass halffull approach. Looks like my early 20s. At the discotheque. Oh, you went to mexico. Coming up, a special fourth of July Fireworks polka. First, remembering hugh downs. The legendary 20 20 anchor has passed away at the age of 99. He was much more than a journalist. Later in the skinny, how Aretha Franklin just gained a whole new level of respect. The midsized ford torino is a great value for todays driving. Hello, im hugh downs. Television legend hugh downs the midsized ford torino is a great value for todays driving. Hello, im hugh downs. Television legend hugh downs had many talents, from pitching cars to hosting game shows, and ultimately 20 20 right here on abc. Downs has passed away at the age of 99, leaving a legacy of storytelling and integrity here at abc news. Heres tom llamas. Good evening. Im hugh downs, and this is 20 20. Reporter for more than 20 years, he was the reassuring voice of friday night. Good evening. Im hugh downs. Im Barbara Walters, and this is 20 20. Reporter hugh downs legendary career began decades earlier. At one point he logged more hours on television than any other person, though at first he didnt think tv would last. I thought it was a gimmick, like 3d movies, and it would just go away. Reporter the young man from akron, ohio, started out in radio. They offered me a job for 12. 50 a week. Thats how i started in broadcasting. Reporter when he finally made the jump to the small screen, he was everywhere. Jack parrs sidekick on the tonight show. What are you doing . Are you doing a show on the side here . Reporter the host of the classic game show concentration. Congratulations to you on that win. Reporter in 1962, he went over to nbcs today show. When the network was looking to pair him with a cohost, downs had an idea. I said, why dont we develop our own talent . They said, such as . I said, such as Barbara Walters. They said, shes a writer. I said, think shed do well on the air. Reporter and so began one of the longest partnerships in tv history. Ten years at nbc before the duo made the jump to abc news and 20 20. His stories took him up in the air now full left. Feel how much rudder there is . O yp into t ocean. I reached out and grabbed his pectoral fin. The skin felt like tiny beads glued onto steel. Reporter he played an astronaut for a story on training for space travel. True story, theres an asteroid named after him. 71,000 hugh downs. And every friday night that signoff. Were in touch, so you be in touch. Reporter hugh downs was married to his wife ruth for 73 years. They had two children. He wrote 17 books, played and composed music. But when Barbara Walters asked him that famous question, he was humbled. You used to ask this of people. Im going to put you on the spot. How do you want to be remembered . I hope id be remembered as a guy who tried to do some good and who was, most importantly, was honest. I cant see any greatness that i would be remembered for, but if people think kindly of me, ill be happy at that. Our thanks to tom. An incredible legacy. When i think about hugh downs and i heard the news earlier, it took me right back to the 90s and watching him, growing up. My parents would let me stay up on friday nights. Sometimes i would fall asleep before the end of the show was over. But when it comes to 20 20, and at that age i didnt know the details or the impact of the stories, i just knew they were important. As a child you just dont know. I knew that the man and the woman at the helm of that program were doing Something Special there. So our thoughts, our prayers, with hugh downs family. We thank him for what he has done for this network, and he definitely will be missed. He will be remembered as he hoped and as a man of many talents. Were in touch, so you be in touch. The skinny is next. Ice ice baby ice ice baby time for the skinny starting with a 90s icon. We done told you yesterday that vanilla ice was set to play to a 2,500 capacity audience tonight in austin, texas. Well, this morning we are so sad to tell you that the concert is off. We are so shady. Postponed indefinitely amid heavy criticism for planning the event in the middle of a coronavirus pandemic. Because if you cant go to a vanilla ice concert during a pandemic, where can you go . That is very true, mona. But that may not have been the only reason, this coronavirus. What . As you mentioned, 2,500 capacity audience . Only 84 tickets had been sold before ticket sales were suspended. Still, vanilla ice tweeted, quote, for the safety and health of everyone, were going to stay home. Yeah, yeah, you know what . Its a pandemic. Things are crazy right now. Its for you, my fans. Want to keep you safe. You know what, everyone wins. Yes. Everyone. Next to some brandnew proofAretha Franklins music will live on forever, this weeks billboard hot gospel songs chart shows franklins reimagine never gonna break my faith taking the top slot. The song was released with a new music video for juneteenth and features the boys choir of harlem. What this means for franklins legacy is she has secured the number one hits in every decade since the 1960s. Incredible. By the way, Jennifer Hudsons portrayal of the queen, respect, is set for release on christmas day. Cannot wait. Next to the one thing the coronavirus pandemic did not shut down, shark week. Our friends at the Discovery Channel are having quite a bit of fun this year with a new theme. Sharks theres still a lot you dont know. Theyve released a promo to tell us all about it. Watching shark week last night, i heard that the male shark has two peters. Apparently mr. Peters knew that a shark has two members. Of the jury. Todays evidence will show that sharks do indeed have two pickles. Two for the price of one. Oh, ill take two. Oh my god, they are full of shark week airs august 9 through 16 on discovery. No wonder theyre so popular in the ocean. Is that what they mean by, theres plenty of fish in the sea . Because the sharks have gotten all right. Next to buff, chiseled celebrities, theyre just like us. Yes, marvels superhero Kumail Nanjiani is opening up about those nowfamous shirtless abs photos he posted late last year. Remember that photo . He tells the Hollywood Reporter hes sick of the attention, saying if i had known it was going to be like that, i wouldnt have done it because ive come to hate that picture. It comes amid the release of another picture of snap Mark Consuelos there in the middle, husband to our kelly ripa, who posted the photo on her i. G. Yeah, there it is, abs and all. Congrats, kelly. Thats mateo right there from all my children. She got a good one. Finally, Serena Williams has found the worlds most adorable doubles partner on the tennis court, her daughter olympia. Guys, mr. I heart. The tennis phenom posted snaps in matching outfits, mom and mini me wearing purple and striking the same pose. Serena also shared this video of a postgame high five. Looks like olympia is following in her moms footsteps, very cute. Ootsteps, very cute. And looking to buy Life Insurance on a fixed budget, remember the three ps. What are the three ps . The three ps of Life Insurance on a fixed budget are price, price, and price. A price you can afford, a price that cant increase, and a price that fits your budget. Im 54. Alex, whats my price . You can get coverage for 9. 95 a month. Im 65 and take medications. Whats my price . Also 9. 95 a month. I just turned 80. Whats my price . 9. 95 a month for you too. If youre age 50 to 85, call now about the 1 most popular whole Life Insurance plan, available through the Colonial Penn program. 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Grammarly, helping you connect. Go to grammarly. Com to download. Time for the mix on this day before the fourth of july. If youre going to the beach this weekend, if your beach is actually open, watch out for Something Like this. A bird of prey that apparently looks like it has a shark in its talons. Clutching it high above the beach there in south carolina, in the great state of south carolina, myrtle beach. But that apparently is a ladyfish. I saw this on twitter, i was freaked out, and i was like, nature, am i right . Well, i mean, shark is a delicacy in some areas. So maybe that eagle is just fine dining. Oh, yeah. Sharklite, a ladyfish. Its a shark. Its a ladyfish, mona. Speaking of taking flight, catch flights, not feelings . These people caught feelings about catching flights. Apparently one taiwanese airport allowed people to go through the airport checkin, go through security, board a flight, but guess what . The flight goes nowhere. What . Yeah, theyre just kicking it on a plane because they miss traveling. I wonder if they have random security checks like airports do, you know, the random ones. Anyways, apparently 7,000 people applied, 60 got picked. Polka. From high atop toms restaurant in coney island, brooklyn, usa. Politics and foreign wars all the weather all the scores thats the world news polka hey, im trying to work here thats the world news polka its late at night youre wide awake and youre not wearing pants so grab your world news now mug and everybody dance have some fun be a pal every anchor guy and gal do the world hey, im trying to sing here get ready. Polka good youre just dying to squirt me with water, arent you . 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