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 | | | Welcome (back) to America | | The U.S. ends its international travel ban, astronauts prepare to return after six months in space and more news to start your Monday. | | |
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| Welcome to a new week, Daily Briefing readers! Millions of international travelers may visit the U.S. again Monday, as the country lifts its travel ban. Authorities in Texas are continuing a criminal investigation after a music festival in Houston left at least eight people dead. And, a group of astronauts hope that they can return to Earth after six months in space. |
| Julius here with Monday's news. |
| 💉 New this morning: Will children of color get vaccinated at the rates of other children? Experts say equity is key to a new normal. |
| 📉 Democrats are facing an uphill battle in next year's midterms as Biden's approval drops to 38% in a recent USA TODAY/Suffolk poll. |
| 🚧 An abandoned ski resort stood for 20 years in Michigan. Now it's getting demolished. |
| 🔮 Odell Beckham Jr.'s future: The star receiver is being released by the Browns Monday. Where will he go next? |
| 🎧 On today's 5 Things podcast, consumer travel reporter Bailey Schulz explains the new U.S. rules in effect for vaccinated tourists. You can listen to the podcast every day on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or on your smart speaker. |
Vaccinated tourists may enter the US again |
| The U.S. dropped its travel ban Monday , making tourism possible for millions of fully vaccinated foreign nationals. The ban prevented travel from dozens of countries – including most European Union member states, the U.K. and China – since early 2020. Meanwhile, visitors from countries not part of the ban will face stricter requirements with a new vaccine mandate. Air travelers will need to provide proof of vaccination status to fly to the U.S. They will also need to show a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test taken no more than three days ahead of boarding, according to a White House official. |
Investigation continues after eight deaths at Astroworld festival |
| Authorities on Monday are continuing their criminal investigation into Houston's Astroworld music festival that left at least eight people dead and "scores" injured. Thousands of concertgoers on Friday rushed to the stage in what officials described as a crowd surge during a performance by rapper Travis Scott, the festival headliner, overwhelming security and creating a chaotic nightmare. While speaking on CNN Sunday, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said the investigation "will take weeks, if not longer." The victims who died ranged in age from 14 to 27. Twenty-five people were taken to a hospital, including a 10-year-old in critical condition, officials said. |
 | | A criminal investigation is underway after the crowd at the Astroworld Festival Friday suddenly surged toward the stage during a performance by rapper Travis Scott, killing at least eight people, officials confirmed Sunday. | | USA TODAY graphic | |
What else people are reading: |
| 🔵 Ivy League campuses evacuated: Bomb threats at Cornell, Columbia, Brown prompted evacuations. |
| 🎽 NYC Marathon's record-breaking performance: Molly Seidel set a new U.S. record – with two broken ribs. |
| 🔵 'They were not breathing': Astroworld survivors recounted bodies trampled and overwhelmed security. |
| 📺 'Saturday Night Live': Sketch comedy show unveiled a new Trump impression, and Pete Davidson took on Aaron Rodgers' COVID-19 controversy. |
| 🏈 'You lied to everyone': NFL analysts, including Terry Bradshaw, rip Aaron Rodgers |
 | | Fox Sports analyst and Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Terry Bradshaw was one the NFL analysts to criticize Aaron Rodgers on Sunday. | | USA TODAY graphic | |
Many businesses in Los Angeles to require proof of vaccine |
| Proof of vaccination will be required to enter several businesses in the city of Los Angeles starting Monday. Indoor restaurants, gyms, movie theaters, malls, salons and most city buildings will require – in addition to photo ID – a CDC vaccination card, a scan or photograph of the card on a mobile device, or a digital vaccination record issued by the state, city or healthcare provider. Patrons who claim a medical or religious reason for not getting vaccinated can provide a negative coronavirus test taken within 72 hours. |
Astronauts aim for return after 6 months away |
| NASA and SpaceX are working to return a crew from the International Space Station on Monday. If schedules hold and weather conditions look favorable, SpaceX Crew-2 astronauts Shane Kimbrough, Megan McArthur, Akihiko Hoshide and Thomas Pesquet will board their Crew Dragon capsule in orbit and depart the ISS at 2:05 p.m. ET Monday. Splashdown off the coast of Florida is expected at 10:33 p.m. ET. Their mission launched in April and was scheduled to last six months, but the team is now working overtime. |
NBA champions to visit White House |
| The defending NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks will visit the White House on Monday becoming the first NBA franchise to do so in five years. The Bucks won their first title in 50 years by beating the Phoenix Suns in six games in the NBA Finals last July. Milwaukee will be the first NBA champion to visit the White House since 2016, when the Cleveland Cavaliers visited former President Barack Obama. The Bucks will make the trip on their day off, following a 101-94 loss to the Washington Wizards Sunday. |
ICYMI: Some our top stories published over the weekend |
| 🗳️ Infrastructure bill vote: House GOP members who voted in favor of the bill are facing backlash from Republican colleagues. |
| 📈 USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches poll: Alabama leapfrogs Cincinnati for the No. 2 spot in the rankings behind Georgia. |
| ⚕️ COVID-19 and pregnancy: Babies born to moms with COVID-19 when pregnant should be watched for long-term impacts, researchers say. |
📸 Photo of the day: New England Revolution earn silverware 📸 |
 | | Nov. 7: New England Revolution goalkeeper Matt Turner celebrates winning the 2021 Supporters' Shield after the regular-season finale at Gillette Stadium. | | Paul Rutherford, USA TODAY Sports | |
| Goalkeeper Matt Turner and other New England Revolution players celebrate winning the Supports' Shield, given to the team with the best regular season record in MLS. |
| Check out our gallery of the best sights from the MLS season. |
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