Summary
In this News Wrap, the White House reported 900,000 young children have gotten the COVID-19 vaccine in their first week of eligibility. New reports suggest up to 300,000 Afghans have fled from the country to Iran since the Taliban takeover in August. A U.S. federal judge approved a $626 million settlement for people exposed to lead-tainted water in Flint, Michigan.Five Facts
- Who has filed suit to block federal vaccine mandates?
- What many children age 5 to 11 have been vaccinated in the first week in which they're eligible?
- Why did Kyle Rittenhouse say he did nothing wrong in shooting and killing two last year and injuring a third?
- From where have over 300,000 people fled after takeover by the Taliban?
- How much money was awarded to families impacted by the lead water crisis in Flint, Michigan?
Focus Questions
How do you think day to day life might change if a majority of newly eligible children get vaccinated over the next few months? Media literacy: Was there an item in this news wrap that didn't make sense to you, or that you wish had been covered in more detail? If so, what?For More
See this story for more on state lawsuits against the Biden Administration's vaccine and testing mandates for businesses that work with the federal government.Educators: To receive the Daily News Lesson in your inbox each morning, sign up here .
