Good morning. It’s Tuesday, July 7th, and this is your briefing from Natalie Gray for The News & Observer. Today will be a little cooler than yesterday, with a high of 85 and a low of 71. Also, look for mostly cloudy skies and a strong chance of thunderstorms. In our top story: Wake County is the first county in North Carolina to add Juneteenth as a paid county holiday. The commissioners unanimously approved the holiday, which celebrates the end of slavery in the United States.