Sloane Stephens, who has jumped more than 900 positions in the world rankings in a month, reached her first major final, defeating Venus Williams 6-1, 0-6, 7-5 at the US Open at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Flushing, New York.
To prevent food-borne illness during the Fourth of July holiday, people should use an internal thermometer to ensure meat is cooked to the correct temperature, refrigerate perishable items within one hour if the temperature is above 90 degrees Fahrenheit, and wash their hands after handling raw meat.