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| Happy Friday, Daily Briefing readers. The July 4 weekend is almost upon us! How will you be spending it? Here's a tip for celluloid fans – don't miss our movie guide to what's out there that'll satisfy every cinematic taste. |
| In the news this morning, Tropical Storm Elsa could become the first hurricane of the 2021 Atlantic season as it heads toward the Caribbean, with Florida in its projected path. And, investors are awaiting June's key jobs report with eager anticipation. One big question is, will average hourly earnings go up? We hope so! |
| It's Jane, with today's news. |
| 🎆New this morning: President Joe Biden will host more than 1,000 guests at a cookout and fireworks display on the White House lawn this Fourth of July, revisiting traditional celebrations. Here's how it all started. |
| 🔴Attorney General Merrick Garland ordered a moratorium on federal executions to allow for a Justice Department review of death penalty policy. |
| ⚖️ The Boys Scouts of America more than doubled its initial offer of compensation to sexually abused Scouts to $850 million, setting the stage for an historic settlement as part of the youth organization's bankruptcy proceedings. |
| 💰As Donald Trump continues to dangle the possibility of a 2024 presidential run, prosecutors announced tax fraud charges against his namesake company and its chief financial officer. |
| 🔵 Bessemer Trust is requesting to withdraw as co-conservator of Britney Spears' estate. The wealth management firm made the request "due to changed circumstances." |
| 👑Prince Harry and Prince William reunited for the unveiling of their late mother Princess Diana's new statue on what would have been her 60th birthday. |
 | | July 1, 2021: Britain's Prince William, left and Prince Harry unveil a statue they commissioned of their mother Princess Diana, on what woud have been her 60th birthday, in the Sunken Garden at Kensington Palace, London, Thursday. | | Dominic Lipinski, AP | |
| ✍️ How well have you been following the news this week? Test your knowledge with our quiz! |
| 🎧On today's 5 Things podcast, Jenna Ryu explains about how news of Bill Cosby's release from prison can be triggering for survivors of sexual abuse. You can listen to the podcast every day on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or on your smart speaker. |
| Here's what's happening today: |
Tropical Storm Elsa heads toward Caribbean, could disrupt Florida condo recovery efforts |
| A westward-moving Tropical Storm Elsa is likely to strengthen into the first hurricane of the 2021 Atlantic season and is expected to unleash heavy rain and strong winds in the Caribbean starting Friday, Accuweather.com said. South Florida could potentially be in the storm's path, according to the National Hurricane Center. Though it is too soon to determine what, if any, impacts could occur in Florida next week, officials encouraged residents to monitor the storm and make preparations. This includes crews at the condo that collapsed in Surfside on June 24, where frequent bouts of lightning and thunderstorms already have forced the suspension of rescue efforts. The collapse killed 18 people and left 145 missing. |
| On Thursday, exclusive new documents showed that repair efforts at the condo building were not completed, in part, so the pool could remain open. Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said that plans are underway for the "likely'' demolition of the remaining building. |
More than 600,000 new jobs expected in June |
| Economists expect Friday's job report for June to show U.S. employers created 675,000 more jobs than they cut, with the unemployment rate falling to 5.7% . Job growth has been choppy recently, with gains falling disappointingly short of expectations. That's key as the the Federal Reserve will likely to keep up its support for the economy through low interest rates as long as the job market looks like it needs help. "This Friday's unemployment number is pretty important because its going to determine the trajectory of when the Fed is actually going to adjust its policies," said Andrew Slimmon, portfolio manager at Morgan Stanley Investment Management. In May, 559,000 jobs were added to the economy but labor shortages continued to temper hiring. |
What else people are reading: |
| 🗽New York City's Democratic mayoral primary was thrust into a national debate after election officials revealed they had erroneously included 135,000 sample ballots in tabulations made public Tuesday. |
| 🔵Bill Cosby may be free, but he faces civil allegations for sexual battery in Los Angeles. |
| 🏀Brook Lopez turned back the clock with an old-school performance to help put the Milwaukee Bucks on the brink of the NBA Finals, writes Jeff Zillgitt. |
| 👶Surprise! Amber Heard took to Instagram to reveal that she quietly welcomed a baby girl, Oonagh Paige Heard, on her "own terms" on April 8. |
 | | Amber Heard quietly welcomed a baby girl in April, the actress said this week. | | USA TODAY | |
Anheuser-Busch giving away free beer for COVID-19 vaccination progress |
| Anheuser-Busch promised to give Americans free beer if the White House hit its goal of 70% of U.S. adults vaccinated by July 4. While the country fell just short, the beer maker is sharing brews anyway. Starting Friday, adults 21 and older can go to MyCooler.com/beer and upload a picture of themselves at their favorite place to have a beer. They will get an email with a digital gift card worth $5, the average retail price of an Anheuser-Busch product. Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said about 65% of U.S. adults have gotten at least one COVID-19 shot, and 56% are fully vaccinated. |
Players must decide whether to opt out of upcoming NFL season |
| NFL players have until Friday to opt out of the 2021 season because of COVID-19, an option they also had in 2020 . Players who choose to opt out will have their contracts paused for the year, essentially picking up where they left off the following season without the team losing a year of control. Nearly 70 NFL players opted out of the 2020 season. The NFL is expecting fewer opt outs this season, but it was important to give players the option, especially those considered in a "high risk" category. The opt-out is available only for players whose contracts went into effect before Oct. 1, 2020. |
In theaters: What to watch, from 'Forever Purge' to 'The Tomorrow War' |
| Whether or not you're into actual fireworks, there are plenty of the cinematic kind on tap with a July 4 weekend full of new films, both at home and in movie theaters. The latest in the long-running dystopian horror franchise, "The Purge," is on the big screen Friday. Or if you're looking to stay home, you can watch Chris Pratt battle aliens in an Amazon Prime sci-fi thriller that riffs on "Independence Day." In other words: You need a movie this long weekend? USA TODAY's Brian Truitt has you covered. |
ICYMI: Some of our top stories yesterday |
| ⚖️A judge denied Britney Spears' request to have her father James "Jamie" Spears removed as conservator — for now. |
| 🏘Country music power couple Tim McGraw and Faith Hill sold their 620-acre farm near Nashville to a new investor group for $15 million. |
| 🔴'Major problems': There were many warnings before the Florida building collapsed. And precious time was wasted. |
| 🔵A "terrible wrong is being righted," Phylicia Rashad tweeted following Bill Cosby's release from prison. Hours later, her employer Howard University issued its own statement, saying it prioritizes and supports sexual assault survivors. |
📸 Celebs turn out for the NBA playoffs 📸 |
 | | American recording artists Beyonce and Jay-Z leave their seats for halftime during Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals between the Brooklyn Nets and the Milwaukee Bucks at Barclays Center on June 5. | | Brad Penner, USA TODAY Sports | |
| A host of celebrities have been among the fans – and super fans – turning out to watch the 2021 NBA playoffs. Check out our gallery of basketball-loving stars here. |
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